Top Thai restaurants in United Arab Emirates

Manāo ★ 4.5

Manāo in Wasl Vita Mall, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, is a one Michelin star Thai tasting menu room run by chef Abhiraj Khatwani with owner Mohamad Orfali.

Bua Thai Cafe ★ 4.4

Bua Thai Cafe is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai room at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi, with steamed hagao, chicken green curry and mango sticky rice.

OrderSteamed hagao and the chicken green curry, then mango sticky rice, the dishes the Michelin Guide names.

TipMichelin suggests taking a terrace seat in cooler months and booking ahead, especially at weekends; the cafe opens from 12:00.

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant ★ 4.1

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant serves Thai street food such as pad Thai and curries on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi, with a bigger second room at Mushrif Mall.

OrderPad Thai, which Best Bites calls the national favourite, or the red curry with roasted duck.

TipBest Bites puts a meal for two under AED 120 and says the Mushrif Mall room is bigger, with floor seating as well as tables.

Little Bangkok ★ 4.0

Little Bangkok runs seven Thai outlets across the UAE, and its Jumeirah Lakes Towers branch plates tom yum soup, pad Thai, papaya salad and green curry.

OrderTom yum soup, Pad Thai, Papaya salad, Green curry

TipThe chain also delivers across the city on its 800-BANGKOK line.

Desert Lotus ★ 3.8

Desert Lotus serves Thai curries, larb and sushi on Al Rahah Street at Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi, with a waterfront terrace and a Thai owner and chef.

OrderMango sticky rice, which Best Bites orders on every visit, with the panang curry or the signature Bua roll.

TipBest Bites calls the terrace gorgeous when the weather is on your side; bookings are taken on 056 583 5591.