Dubai’s culinary scene is glowing brighter this Diwali, with top Indian restaurants offering festive menus that blend tradition with innovation.
Dubai’s culinary scene is glowing brighter this Diwali, with top Indian restaurants offering festive menus that blend tradition with innovation.

Dubai’s culinary scene is glowing brighter this Diwali, with top Indian restaurants offering festive menus that blend tradition with innovation. Whether you’re seeking a luxurious thali with a Burj Khalifa view or a modern chocolate-infused experience, here are some must-try options:
Located at Dubai Mall, Mausam offers a special luxury thali available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The non-vegetarian thali features dishes like Kolhapuri Tambda Rassa and Gosht Yakhani Pulao, while the vegetarian version includes White Asparagus & Edamame Kofta and Malai Paneer Khurchan. Both are rounded off with a celebratory mithai platter featuring Mawa Gujiya and Malai Ghewar. Available for dinner on October 20th and 21st (7pm to 12am), priced at AED 189 per person.
Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel is partnering with luxury Parisian chocolatier Forrey & Galland for a unique ‘Diwali by Design’ experience. Running from October 17th to 21st (6.30pm to 10.30pm), this set menu blends Indian flavors with artisanal chocolate elements. The experience includes a daily alternating sweet or snack inspired by Diwali traditions, such as chocolate gold bars on Dhanteras. Priced at AED 350 per person.
Celebrate Diwali with Kamat’s exquisite vegetarian feast at its newest location in Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of over 360 dishes, covering the culinary heritage of India from North to South, including Jaipuri Khichdi and Bisi Bele Bhath. To mark the occasion, Kamat also presents a selection of traditional, handcrafted mithais and luxe truffle boxes, perfect for festive gifting.
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