The best outdoor restaurants in DIFC are led by Bombay Brasserie, Carine at Emirates Golf Club and Spice Garden DIFC. DIFC is one of Dubai's stronger areas for outdoor dining, and these 8 are our go-tos, ranked across 2024-26 visits.
Every pick is a real, independently-visited venue. See also our DIFC dining guide.
How we chose these 8 outdoor picks
This isn't a scraped directory. We visit and pay for our own meals, then rank on food first, then value, room and how reliably a kitchen repeats - across multiple visits in 2024-26. We take no payment for placement, and we revisit when a head chef or menu changes. Where a venue has slipped, it drops; where a newcomer earns it, it climbs. Bombay Brasserie, Carine at Emirates Golf Club and Spice Garden DIFC currently sit at the top for that reason.
How to use this list. Each entry shows its cuisine, a real price range per person and the dish we'd order first, so you can shortlist by budget and craving in seconds. Prices are what we actually paid including the usual taxes and service, not headline menu figures, and we re-check them each quarter. Booking notes flag which spots need a reservation and how far ahead - useful when Bombay Brasserie, Carine at Emirates Golf Club fills up on weekends.
The Best Outdoor in DIFC - Ranked
Ranked across our visits, best first.
Bombay Brasserie
Refined Indian with North-South coverage. Pune-style Punjabi and Gujarati overlap.
Read full review →Carine at Emirates Golf Club
Garden terrace with kids playground. Adults-quiet, kids-busy ratio works.
Read full review →Spice Garden DIFC
Multi-regional Indian — Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati from one menu.
Read full review →La Cantine du Faubourg DIFC sister
Wine-bar feel — French-Italian small plates with terrace seating.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the best outdoor restaurant in DIFC?
Bombay Brasserie is our top outdoor pick in DIFC, with Carine at Emirates Golf Club and Spice Garden DIFC close behind.
How much do outdoor restaurants in DIFC cost?
Expect around AED 200-400pp at the top end, with more casual options lower. Each entry lists its price band.
Do I need to book outdoor spots in DIFC?
For weekends book the top picks 1-2 weeks ahead. Casual venues are usually walk-in friendly.
Which outdoor restaurant in DIFC is best for a special occasion?
Bombay Brasserie handles occasions well; see its entry for booking lead time and what to order.
Internal links: DIFC Restaurant Guide · Best Restaurants in Dubai 2026