Dubai's Top 5 Vegetarian Restaurants

Of the 200+ vegetarian restaurants we have listed in Dubai, it wasn't easy to narrow down our favourites but we promise the 5 restaurants that made the cut will impress even the bigger omnivore in the pack.

1.  Govinda’s, Al Karama and Umm Sequim

Indian restaurant Govinda's boasts a menu that's not only meat-free but also oil-, garlic-, onion- and mushroom-free. But don't be put off, the flavours are incredibly bright, healthy and perfectly spiced. And for the vegans, their vegan Thali platter uses soy yoghurt so you don't have to miss out.

Opposite BurJuman Centre, Street 4A, Al Karama. Open daily 12pm - 3:30pm, 7pm - 12am. T: (04) 453 5259.

Umm Suqeim 2, Beach Road, Jumeirah, Dubai. Open daily 12pm - 3:30pm, 7pm - 12am. T: (04) 321 1884. mygovindas.com

2.  Super Natural Kitchen, Downtown Dubai

Dubai's first raw food restaurant is on a mission: to use local organic food that reduces waste and is great for your health. If you're new to raw vegan food, it might take a little adjustment - especially when the food looks like it should be hot as you raise it to your lips! Expect a crunchy, crispsy and even creamy fusion of flavours.

Galeries Lafayette, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai. Open daily 10am to 6pm. T: (04) 3399933. besupernatural.com

3.  Rasoi Ghar, Al Karama

Amongst the quirky restaurants that line the backstreets of Karama, Rasoi Ghar is a cut above. Despite really only having one starring item on its menu - a Thali platter - it's a good enough item to make this list. Their Thali menu changes every day, so even if you're a regular, you'll get something different every time you walk in.

Zainal Mohebi Plaza, Sheikh Zayed Bin Khalifa Road، Open daily 12pm - 3:30pm, 7pm - 11:30pm. T: (04) 388 5711. raisoghar.ae

4.  One Cafe by Life n One

At the Life'N One wellness life centre, this adorable plant-based cafe has a small but mighty menu. Sitting outside in a rustic, hippy-vibes garden, you can enjoy one of their super smoothies or tuck into an entirely vegan sushi bowl featuring tamari ginger dipping sauce edamame, quinoa, cauliflower, rice, nori, seasonal veggies and avocado.

5/1a 31 A Street, Jumeirah 1. Open daily 10am - 8:30pm.  T: 600 541 007. lifenone.com/one-cafe

5.  The Veggie Pizza Company

You've probably passed The Veggie Pizza Company before, tucked away behind Mall of the Emirates, it's exterior could easily be missed. But this entirely vegetarian pizza parlour serves up some of the best Italian style pizza that Dubai has to offer with innovative and healthy toppings for an (almost) guilt-free treat.

Heritage Building, Barsha 1. Open daily 11:30am - 11pm. T: 04 447 0707. theveggiepizza.com