The 6 Best Kosher Restaurants in UAE (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 6 picks

The best kosher restaurants in the UAE in 2026 are Mosaica, La Boucherie and Kikko's Sushi & Meat in Dubai, Cafe Fantastico for dairy, and Sababa and Elli's Kosher Kitchen in Abu Dhabi. Chabad of the UAE lists each as certified by the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC) under Rabbi Levi Duchman. Hours change, so confirm with the venue before you go.

Kosher dining in the UAE is certified mainly by the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), led by Rabbi Levi Duchman, and Chabad of the UAE maintains the community's list of certified restaurants. Dubai has the larger choice, with meat, sushi, dairy and bakery venues; Abu Dhabi has fewer.

Availability has shifted in recent years: Chabad's list no longer includes Armani/Kaf or Mul Hayam, which it notes as closed, and Elli's Cafe on Palm Jumeirah was sold in 2024 and replaced by La Boucherie. Always check opening hours and Shabbat arrangements directly. For non-kosher dining see the best restaurants in Dubai, and for places to stay the best hotels in Dubai.

1. Mosaica — Sofitel Downtown, Downtown Dubai

Kosher Middle Eastern dining on the 31st floor of Sofitel Downtown.

$$$ UpmarketHechsher Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), Rabbi Levi Duchman, per Chabad of the UAEKitchen Meat

Mosaica is on the top floor of the Sofitel Downtown, with views over the city, and serves Middle Eastern cuisine with an EAKC certificate, according to Chabad of the UAE. Its menu includes beef tajine, beef skewers, crusted sea bass, risottos and pastas.

Chabad lists opening Sunday to Thursday from 5 PM to 2 AM and Saturday from 8:30 PM to 2 AM, closed Fridays.

Good to know: Book by phone at +971 54 310 3131 or through the website, and confirm hours first, as Chabad and the restaurant's site are updated at different times.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown, 31st Floor, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

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2. La Boucherie — Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Kosher steakhouse with sushi and breakfast on the Golden Mile.

$$$ UpmarketHechsher Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), Rabbi Levi Duchman, per Chabad of the UAE; the restaurant cites supervision by Chabad DubaiKitchen Meat

La Boucherie is a kosher steakhouse in Golden Mile Galleria Building 4 on Palm Jumeirah, in the space formerly home to Elli's Cafe. Its menu covers aged-beef steaks, burgers, bagels, fish and a sushi menu, and it has a terrace.

Chabad lists breakfast from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, meat from 12:30 PM and sushi from 2:00 PM, and says parking is free for two hours in Building 6, B2.

Good to know: Call +971 58 577 3053 to reserve. Friday hours are shorter, and it reopens 30 minutes after Shabbat ends.

Golden Mile Galleria, Building 4, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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3. Kikko's Sushi & Meat — Business Bay, Dubai

Dubai's first kosher sushi-and-meat restaurant, at Business Bay.

$$$ UpmarketHechsher Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), Rabbi Levi Duchman, per Chabad of the UAEKitchen Meat

Kikko's describes itself as the first kosher sushi and meat restaurant in Dubai. It sits on the Dubai Canal in the Bay Tower, Business Bay, in front of the Radisson Blu.

Chabad lists opening Sunday to Thursday from 2 PM to midnight and Saturday from 8 PM to midnight, closed Fridays.

Good to know: Call or WhatsApp +971 54 700 7002 to confirm hours before visiting.

Shop 02-G, The Bay Tower, Dubai Canal View, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

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4. Cafe Fantastico — Mazaya Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Dairy cafe with Israeli-style breakfast, pizza and pasta.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), Rabbi Levi Duchman, per Chabad of the UAEKitchen Dairy

Cafe Fantastico serves a dairy menu all day, with an Israeli-style breakfast from 8:00 to 12:00 and a full menu from noon that includes pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts. Some guides still list the venue as Cafe BiBi.

It is on the entrance floor of Mazaya Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road, about five minutes from Burj Khalifa.

Good to know: Reserve at +971 4 343 4214. On Fridays it opens at 9 AM and closes an hour before Shabbat.

Mazaya Centre, 160 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE

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5. Sababa — Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi

Strictly kosher Mediterranean in the Mushrif Mall food court.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), Rabbi Levi Duchman, per Chabad of the UAEKitchen Dairy

Sababa is a strictly kosher Mediterranean restaurant in the food court of Mushrif Mall in central Abu Dhabi. The menu includes pastas, salads, challah sandwiches, pizza, fish dishes and Shabbat packages.

Chabad lists hours of 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday to Thursday, 10 AM to 5 PM Friday, and 7 PM to midnight Saturday.

Good to know: Call +971 50 438 3770 for Shabbat packages, which are ordered in advance.

Food Court, Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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6. Elli's Kosher Kitchen — Aloft Abu Dhabi, ADNEC

Kosher caterer with a rooftop dine-in at Aloft Abu Dhabi.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), as shown on the Elli's websiteKitchen Meat

Elli's Kosher Kitchen is the UAE's original kosher caterer and is based at the Aloft hotel in Abu Dhabi. It delivers kosher food in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and its website lists dine-in on the outdoor rooftop venue with advance reservation.

Dine-in is available 9 AM to 4 PM Sunday to Thursday and 9 AM to 1 PM on Friday, according to the website. Its catering menu is meat, and the site shows an EAKC certificate.

Good to know: Dine-in is only by advance booking, so contact the kitchen at +971 50 265 5415 first.

Aloft Abu Dhabi, ADNEC, Capital Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Frequently asked questions

Is there kosher food in Dubai?

Yes. Chabad of the UAE lists several EAKC-certified restaurants in Dubai, including Mosaica, La Boucherie, Kikko's Sushi & Meat and Cafe Fantastico, plus two Le Fournil bakeries and a deli, Chlew Delishop.

Who certifies kosher restaurants in the UAE?

The Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC), led by Rabbi Levi Duchman, certifies the restaurants Chabad of the UAE lists. Its office is in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, and it can be reached at office@eakc.ae.

Is there kosher food in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, but fewer options. Sababa in Mushrif Mall is a strictly kosher Mediterranean restaurant, and Elli's Kosher Kitchen offers dine-in at the Aloft Abu Dhabi rooftop by advance booking and kosher catering and delivery.

Are kosher restaurants in the UAE open on Shabbat?

Generally they close for Shabbat and reopen after it ends. Chabad's listings show Saturday evening openings for places such as Mosaica and Kikko's, and Friday closures or early closing for several of them.

How much does kosher food cost in the UAE?

Mosaica's website lists dishes from about AED 114 for a pasta to AED 380 for a whole sea bass, with a beef tajine at AED 140. Casual venues such as Sababa in a mall food court cost less.

Do I need to reserve?

Yes for Mosaica, which takes reservations by phone and through its website. Elli's Abu Dhabi dine-in is available only with prior reservation.

1. Mosaica — Sofitel Downtown, Downtown Dubai

2. La Boucherie — Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

3. Kikko's Sushi & Meat — Business Bay, Dubai

4. Cafe Fantastico — Mazaya Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

5. Sababa — Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi

6. Elli's Kosher Kitchen — Aloft Abu Dhabi, ADNEC

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