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Vegetarian Food in Dubai

Posted on January 31, 2017May 8, 2025

Let me start off by saying I never faced any problem in finding vegetarian food in Dubai. Right off from the flight with flydubai to the last meal at Meliá Dubai., there was always good vegetarian food available for me.

I was pleasantly surprised by having a vegetarian option in the flight menu of the flydubai itself, there are some perks of flying business! There was rice, vegetable korma, cheesecake (I eat eggs) and more right in the flight.

At the hotel breakfast had plenty of vegetarian options. Actually, breakfast almost anywhere in the world is good, more so because I do eat eggs. I could have salads, sprouts, fruits, cereals and then I would top it up with waffles! While traveling breakfast is my favorite part of the day.

I ate a few meals at Meliá Dubai, I could order veg pizza, veg noodles etc. right off the menu. They used to make a great lentil soup, which I was told is a part of traditional Arab cuisine.

But most of the meals we ate out, I think two of my lunches were in Dubai Mall. We sat out as the weather was great in December. On both occasions a variety of food, falafel, breads, wraps, Baked Alaska and the like were ordered and enjoyed. While sitting out for one of my meals, I once reconfirmed with the waiter if the food was vegetarian. He told he, “Daily at least 100 Indians come and eat here and they ask for vegetarian food. You have to trust me that it is vegetarian.” I stopped double checking after that!

My feast came at Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor though. Signature for me is conveniently located at Meliá Dubai. I had a dinner there and it was a feast with tomato shorba, chat, pulao, dahi ke kabab, gajar ka halwa and much more! I also enjoyed a drink at the Skybar of Crowne Plaza in the festive city area.

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And while I am writing this, I am sitting at the airport waiting to catch a flight to Sharjah, Dubai’s neighbor. And once again I am looking forward to some good vegetarian food.

PS. My trip to Dubai was sponsored by flydubai and Meliá Dubai.

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20 thoughts on “Vegetarian Food in Dubai”

  1. Abhinav R says:
    February 1, 2017 at 12:34 am

    That is great to know because I am also a vegetarian. Finding good vegetarian food is a difficult task during many journeys.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      I agree Abhinav, but not in Dubai! I got vegetarian food easily.

      Reply
  2. Steps Together says:
    February 1, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Useful information .. thanks for sharing..

    Reply
    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you so much, happy to hear that you found the post helpful.

      Reply
  3. rupam { xhobdo } says:
    February 1, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    Love the post 🙂

    Reply
    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you Rupam!

      Reply
  4. Pooja Bhatt says:
    February 1, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    that collage looks so Yumm and am sure would have tasted that good as well 🙂 Eggs khane ke fayde hain !

    Reply
    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      I agree Pooja at least I eat eggs! 😀

      Reply
  5. mayuri LR says:
    February 1, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    useful post mam

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you Mayuri!

      Reply
  6. Purba Chakraborty says:
    February 1, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    I am also a vegetarian who eats eggs. The collage looks so delicious and tempting 🙂

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you so much Purba!

      Reply
  7. TravelerInMe says:
    February 1, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    This is good info esp for vegetarian people 🙂

    Reply
    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 1, 2017 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you so much 😀

      Reply
  8. Niranjan says:
    February 2, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Helpful post, Mridula.

    Reply
    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 4, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you Niranjan!

      Reply
  9. Rajeev Moothedath says:
    February 5, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    Good information this. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      February 8, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Thank you Rajeev!

      Reply
  10. Manoj says:
    February 28, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Interesting knowledge. It’s difficult to get good quality vegetarian food during journeys especially outside India.

    Thank you very much for this useful post.

    Have a good day !

    Reply
    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      December 19, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you Manoj!

      Reply

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I am Mridula Dwivedi and I started this blog in 2005. It has been an amazing ride. I have visited 33 countries till date! I have worked with many tourism boards and prominent travel companies. My blog was featured on the BBC and the Guardian.

I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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