22 editor picks across United Arab Emirates.
22 late-night worth the trip across United Arab Emirates, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All United Arab Emirates guides.
Al Farah on Khalidiyah Street in Abu Dhabi bakes manaqeesh from the oven and stays open until 00:30 on weekdays and 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
OrderManaqeesh from the oven
TipClosing is at 00:30 from Sunday to Thursday and 01:30 on Friday and Saturday, so a late manaqeesh run is possible.
Al Ustad Special Kabab near Al Fahidi in Bur Dubai has grilled skewers since 1978 in a family run room hung with photos of its famous patrons.
OrderMixed kebab platter with tandoori naan
TipMeals start with a complimentary plate of fresh vegetables; order a mixed platter of chicken and lamb kebabs to share.
Al Mallah on 2nd of December Street in Al Satwa, Dubai, has been a benchmark chicken shawarma counter since 1979 and now runs 24 hours a day.
OrderChicken shawarma
TipOrder the shawarma saj rather than the regular wrap, the flatbread version holds up better to go.
Allo Beirut on Hessa Street in Al Barsha, Dubai, keeps its open kitchen running until 02:00, and until 03:30 on Friday and Saturday nights each week.
OrderLebanese street food wraps and manakish
TipFriday and Saturday nights run until 03:30, the latest of the week.
Al Alamain Restaurant in Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, serves sandwiches from the early morning until 01:00, and it stays open for a late hot dog or liver sandwich.
OrderHot dog and liver sandwiches
TipThe room opens at 05:00 and closes at 01:00, so it serves both early breakfasts and late snacks.
Ravi Restaurant on Al Diyafah Street in Al Satwa, Dubai, has served affordable Pakistani karahi and curries into the small hours since 1978.
OrderPeshawari mutton karahi and chicken curry
TipGo for the chicken karahi and dal fry; the dining room is basic and the kitchen runs until 02:00.
Al Shami Restaurant in Al Muraqqabat, Deira, Dubai, keeps its grills and Syrian style shawarma running from breakfast until 02:00, known for its garlic sauce.
OrderShawarma and mixed grill
TipThe garlic sauce is the reason regulars come back, ask for extra on the side.
Zaroob SZR at Jumeirah Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, cooks Levantine street food around the clock, from shawarma and falafel to manakeesh.
OrderShawarma, falafel and manakeesh
TipManakeesh, falafel and shawarma run all night at this branch.
SALT at Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, is the airstream truck turned beach house that keeps grilling wagyu burgers through the night, daily.
OrderWagyu smash burger
TipIt runs 24 hours on Kite Beach, so a late burger by the sea is the draw.
Bushra by Buddha-Bar serves contemporary Lebanese food on The Pier at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi, with live performances and doors open until 02:00.
OrderContemporary Lebanese cuisine with live performances
TipA weekend lunch on Saturdays and Sundays gives a three-course Lebanese set menu with a glass of grape or sparkling for AED 129.
Karachi Darbar in Al Karama belongs to the Pakistani group that dates to 1973, serving karahi, biryani, paya and halwa puri from 04:00 until 02:00.
OrderPeshawari chicken karahi and halwa puri
TipHalwa puri is a breakfast order, come after midnight instead for the karahi and biryani.
Habib Bakery in Hor Al Anz, Deira, is the round the clock branch of a Dubai bakery founded in 1987, selling cakes, Arabic sweets and fresh bread.
OrderArabic sweets and fresh bread
TipThis Hor Al Anz branch runs 24 hours; the Karama branch closes at 02:00.
Loca is a Mexican restaurant and bar on level L1 of The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, known for its guacamole and tacos, open daily until 02:00.
OrderGuacamole and tacos
TipThe Galleria names the guacamole and the trademark tacos as the draw, and the menu is written by head chef Juan Flores.
Ishtar is a rooftop restaurant and lounge at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi serving North African and Middle Eastern dishes with live entertainment late.
OrderNorth African and Middle Eastern dishes with belly dance shows
TipIt closes at 02:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at 03:00 on Friday and Saturday, and the dress code is smart casual.
Mashakeek and Steak on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi grills mashakeek, kebabs and steaks over charcoal, and its counter stays open until 03:00 every night.
OrderCharcoal-grilled mashakeek and kebabs
TipThe island lists the counter open daily from 11:00 to 03:00, the same hours Yalla gives for it.
Man'oushe Street Al Ghurair at Al Ghurair Centre in Deira, Dubai, bakes manakish and rolls Lebanese wraps around the clock, seven days a week.
OrderManakish and Lebanese wraps
TipThe zaatar and cheese manoushe is the fastest order if you are grabbing food to go from the mall entrance.
Marmoura Restaurant & Lounge serves Lebanese mezze and grills at Marsana West on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, and it stays open until 03:00 every night.
OrderLebanese mezze and grills
TipYalla describes the menu as traditional mezze and smoky grilled meats with a contemporary twist.
Dot's Cafe is a food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, serving specialty coffee, sandwiches and desserts from 07:40 until 03:00 every day.
OrderSpecialty coffee, sandwiches and desserts
TipThe island's listing and Google Maps both show the truck open from 07:40 to 03:00 every day, so it works for a late coffee.
Broccoli Pizza & Pasta on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, is a round the clock takeaway counter for build your own pizza and pasta after midnight.
OrderPizza and pasta
TipIt is a 24 hour counter, useful for a late build your own pizza.
HuQQabaz Garden runs a Turkish kitchen around the clock at Mall of the Emirates, from menemen and simit at breakfast to mixed grills and mezze at 3am.
OrderTurkish breakfast, mixed grills and mezze
TipAsk for a table away from the shisha section if you are there to eat rather than smoke.
SALT is the burger counter at Marsana East on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, serving sliders and fries beside the beach, open daily from 08:00 until 01:00.
OrderSliders and fries by the beach
TipIt opens at 08:00 and serves until 01:00, so it works for an early burger as well as a late one.
Saddle Cafe is a pop-up food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, selling fresh pastries and sourdough sandwiches from 07:00 until 02:00 or 03:00.
OrderSourdough sandwiches and fresh pastries
TipYalla describes creamy Spanish lattes and gourmet sandwiches; the island lists 07:00 to 03:00 and Google Maps shows 02:00 closing from Sunday to Wednesday.
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