The Best Celebrity Chef Restaurants in Dubai

Dubai celebrates food like no other with the annual Dubai Food Festival taking over the city for three weeks in February and March. For foodies though Dubai is a year-round destination for a mouthwatering gastronomic gala with some of the best celebrity chefs in the world making Dubai their home and bringing to visitors and residents alike their delicious dishes. 

For quite a few decades now, Dubai has been synonymous with superb living. Almost everything in the city is a sign of its development, modernity, and fancy living. 

This is why the city is ideal for people who love to live up and try the best of the best often find Dubai to be their dream city.

Don't miss out on award-winning tastes at these fine dining restaurants in Dubai. 

Which are the Best Celebrity Chef Restaurants in Dubai?

1. Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen

One of the world's most in-demand celebrity chefs, Gordon Ramsay, has not one but two restaurants worth a visit. Hell's Kitchen at Caesars Palace Dubai on Bluewaters Island will whet your appetite with world-class signature dishes throughout the week with Thursday nights reserved for Battle of the Menus and a must-try brunch every Friday promising a fiery afternoon with free-flowing beverages. 

The British chef with an amazing 7 Michelin stars also has a restaurant at Atlantis, The Palm in Palm Jumeirah. Inspired by the original London warehouse setting, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is a favourite destination for families and friends, with a menu full of twists on classic British cuisine such as fish and chips and the legendary Beef Wellington.

2. Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria JLT

Even though this British chef has not yet received any Michelin stars, his TV fame has granted him huge popularity all around the world, paving the way for his international restaurants to come to different corners of the globe, including Dubai. This also did not prevent him from getting his restaurant ranked as one of the best celebrity chef restaurants in Dubai.

3. Nusret Gökçe's Nusr-et

You are probably familiar with the insanely internet-famous chef Nusret Gökçe, who came all the way from Turkey to Dubai after he became a worldwide known meme, with his unique way of sprinkling salt on steak at his restaurant back in Istanbul.

His Nusr-et restaurant in Dubai quickly gained popularity amongst the foodies of Dubai. Nusret Gökçe, who is also known as the Salt Bea, hosted the late football legend Diego Maradona in 2018.

4. Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura

The creative mastermind behind the three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana, Massimo Bottura comes one of Dubai's newer gems on the foodie trail. With Torno Subito, diners can explore a chic yet casual eatery with crowd-pleasing dishes including the chef's trademark cacio e pepe and tagliatelle ragu. 

5. CZNBurak by Burak Özdemir

Located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, this Turkish restaurant generated a huge amount of buzz online thanks to its owner Burak Özdemir and his charming smile. CZNBURAK is now a credible addition to Dubai's gastronomy scene where you can enjoy extravagant plates of kebabs, mouthwatering mezze, and out-of-this-world Arabic desserts. 

An Insta-famous chef that needs little introduction, Burak Özdemir has generated quite a buzz thanks to his super-fast skills in the kitchen and jumbo creations. Bringing his reel magic to CZNBurak in Dubai, everyone can now get a taste of the action.

Located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, the restaurant pulls out all the stops with extravagant plates of perfectly-grilled kebabs, magical mezze, and divine Arabic desserts served with creative flair – accompanied with rhythmic drums and flaming salt, no less.

6. Social by Heinz Beck

Delight in modern European gastronomy in the tasteful Waldorf Astoria at Palm Jumeirah. Innovating simple ingredients while keeping nutrition at the center of the dish, three Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck's Dubai outpost is a lively restaurant with on-point service.

7. Indego by Vineet and Indya by Vineet

Vineet Bhatia is renowned worldwide for elevating Indian cuisine to new heights and at Indego by Vineet and Indya by Vineet, both located in Dubai Marina, discover Indian food that challenges perceptions and introduces new ingredients to age-old dishes. 

8. Bleu Blanc Oysters & Grill, BASTA! and Poppy

Triple the fun with three culinary gems from the famed ‘gypsy chef’ David Myers. At Renaissance Downtown Hotel by Business Bay take your pick from southern French specialties at Bleu Blanc, unforgettable Italian tastes at BASTA!, and late-night vibes in Poppy.

9. Marina Social 

Gordon Ramsay's protégé Jason Atherton has carved out a space at Dubai Marina where whims and fantasies are indulged. Enjoy Michelin-quality food enhanced by an open kitchen within a relaxed, social atmosphere at Marina Social. 

10. Akira Back and Paru

Prolific restauranteur Akira Back brings you his take on adrenaline-fueled Japanese cuisine prepared with Korean and international flavors at the eponymous Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm. You can also enjoy modern Japanese fare from the experienced chef's restaurant at Caesars Palace at Bluewaters Island, home to Paru restaurant. 

11. Nobu Dubai

Japanese food icon Nobu Matsuhisa opened his celebrity favorite hotspot, Nobu in 2008 and this star-studded restaurant remains a true highlight among the gourmands of Dubai and beyond. Located in Atlantis, The Palm, this Japanese-Peruvian restaurant blends traditional with contemporary with a hint of Arabian indulgence. Serving Dubai's best sushi, diners must sample the celebrity chef's iconic black cod miso and premium wagyu beef tacos with a Japanese twist.