Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

Experience authentic Emirati heritage dishes like lamb machboos and sweet luqaimat in a traditional courtyard setting with live regional music.

In their own words: “The sole Emirati-owned establishment on our list earned its Bib Gourmand status in the Michelin Guide Dubai from 2022 through 2024. Founded by businessman Saeed Al Mazrouei in 2018, Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant bridges past and present through cuisine. Visitors to the Al Fahidi Historical District can dine on heritage dishes like lamb machboos and sweet luqaimat while surrounded by museum-quality artifacts in a traditional courtyard setting. With perfect five out of five TripAdvisor ratings, Al Khayma offers what many luxury establishments cannot, a genuine taste of Emirati food traditions accessible to all budgets.”