Updated on
05 September 2025
The old adage goes ‘we eat with our eyes first’ and considering the artistry that goes into so many of today’s modern dishes, the saying holds more truth now, than ever.
The skill and precision behind expertly-presented plates - often finished at the table for a dash of drama - demonstrates imaginative new ways chefs are experimenting with food and the result is mini masterpieces that almost look too good to eat. For those who like their food to imitate art, here are the restaurants in Dubai serving picture-perfect dishes to applaud before you’ve even taken a bite.
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Misbah Chowdhury/moonrise, Fabiola Cedillo/moonrise, Atlantis The Palm/Ossiano, Atlantis Dubai /Ossiano, Orfali Bros Bistro Marketing Team/Orfali Bros, Marketing Team/Orfali Bros, Afrin/avatāra, Afrin/avatāra, Shresth Maloo/Trèsind Studio, Shresth Maloo/Trèsind Studio