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Top 20 Master Guide - 2026

Best Tasting Menus Under AED 500pp in Dubai 2026

Dubai tasting under AED 500 - mid-range multi-course at Cinque, MASTI, Bombay Bungalow, Eataly, Trésind.

10 rankedTasting menusUpdated May 2026

Quality multi-course tasting under AED 500 - Trésind (recommended), MASTI Vida, Bombay Bungalow, Cinque Tuscan, Eataly DIFC pasta tasting.

Part of our Top 20 Tasting Menus in Dubai cluster.

The Top 20 - Ranked

By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024-26.

#1 TOP
Modern Indian · AED 500pp

Trésind Multi-Course

MICHELIN-recommended.

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#2 OPEN
Modern Indian · AED 450pp

MASTI Vida Tasting

Modern Indian tasting.

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#3 OPEN
Italian-Tuscan · AED 450pp

Cinque Tuscan Tasting

Tuscan tasting.

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#4 OPEN
Italian · AED 500pp

Bussola Italian Tasting

Westin Italian tasting.

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#5 OPEN
Italian · AED 500pp

Pier 7 Italian Tasting

Marina tower tasting.

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#6 OPEN
Thai · AED 400pp

Mango Tree Thai Tasting

Souk Thai tasting.

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#7 OPEN
Indian · AED 350pp

Bombay Bungalow Tasting

Modern Indian set.

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#8 OPEN
Cantonese · AED 350pp

Hakkasan Lunch Tasting

Cantonese lunch tasting.

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#9 OPEN
Indian · AED 450pp

Indego By Vineet Lunch

Vineet Bhatia lunch.

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#10 OPEN
Italian · AED 250pp

Eataly DIFC Pasta Tasting

BIB GOURMAND tasting.

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Your Questions Answered

What is the #1 pick on the Best Tasting Menus Under AED 500 in Dubai 2026 list?

Our top-ranked venue sits at the top of the list above. We base our #1 pick on multiple visits in 2024–26, paying for our own meals — see the Best Tasting Menus Under AED 500 in Dubai list above for the full ranking with prices, booking tips, and standout dish picks for each entry.

How much does dining at the top Tasting Menus Under AED 500 venues cost?

Tasting-menu pricing ranges from AED 250pp (Bib Gourmand) to AED 1,500pp+ (Michelin-starred). Most premium counter tastings sit at AED 800–1,200pp.

How far ahead should I book Tasting Menus Under AED 500 venues in Dubai?

Book 3–6 weeks ahead for prime weekend slots — Michelin and tasting-counter venues sell out fastest. Weekday dinners often have 1–2 week availability.

Are these Tasting Menus Under AED 500 venues halal?

Most are. Hotel restaurants in Dubai serve alcohol but typically use halal-certified meats. Standalone restaurants are predominantly halal-only. Each entry notes the policy.

How does this Tasting Menus Under AED 500 list compare to TimeOut Dubai 2026?

We've eaten at every entry independently across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut Dubai's 2026 list, we say so. Where we disagree, we explain why — see our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response for the full comparison.

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