avatāra

Name: avatāra
Address: Business Park 1, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971 4 499 8000
Price range: $$$$

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Best For: Vegetarian and Plant-Forward Fine DiningQuiet, immersive tasting-room ambience with storytelling around each course.

Image source: MICHELIN Guide restaurant listing

The DPL Verdict

“The best dedicated vegetarian fine-dining experience in Dubai, with real vegan and gluten-free pathways when requested in advance.”

Restaurant Overview

A fully vegetarian Indian tasting-menu restaurant in Dubai Hills, using regional produce, technique and storytelling to move beyond conventional vegetarian fine dining.

avatāra is the clearest specialist choice for vegetarian diners because the entire concept is designed around vegetables, grains, pulses and Indian culinary memory rather than offering a secondary meat-free menu. The current official PDF lists the experience at AED 595, and vegan and gluten-free menus are available on request. The restaurant requires full advance payment and allocates roughly two and a half hours for dinner. Children under eight are accepted only at weekend lunch, while dinner is for guests aged eight and above.

Restaurant Details

Cuisine: Progressive vegetarian Indian tasting menu
Recognition: One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025
Signature dishes: Watermelon and tomato-water course, Jackfruit kebab, Morel mushroom and truffle course, Bal mithai dessert
Seating: Indoor tasting-menu dining room
Outdoor dining: No prominent outdoor dining option is published.
Alcohol: Licensed; the official beverage program includes cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic choices. Alcohol is for guests aged 21+.
Dietary options: Fully vegetarian; vegan and gluten-free tasting menus are available on advance request. Other allergies require confirmation.
Age policy: 8+ at dinner; under-eight guests accepted only at Saturday and Sunday lunch
Reservation policy: Mandatory reservation with 100% advance deposit; approximately 2.5-hour dining time.

Opening Hours

Tuesday-Sunday: 6:00 PM-11:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday lunch seating at 1:30 PM. Monday closed.

Dress Code Policy

Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear and trainers; closed, polished footwear is recommended.

Menu Price Guide

AED 595 per person for the current experience menu, inclusive of taxes. Beverage pairings are additional.

Reservation Status

Mandatory reservation with 100% advance deposit; approximately 2.5-hour dining time.

avatāra Comparison Table

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Option	Current Prices	Best Day	Map Area	Dress Code	Booking Method	Last checked	Alternatives
avatāra	AED 595 per person for the current experience menu, inclusive of taxes. Beverage pairings are additional.	Tuesday-Sunday: 6:00 PM-11:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday lunch seating at 1:30 PM. Monday closed.	Dubai Hills	Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear and trainers; closed, polished footwear is recommended.	Full advance payment is required. Request vegan, gluten-free and allergy accommodations before paying, and allow about two and a half hours for the experience.	2026-07-18	Trèsind Studio, Row on 45, Orfali Bros
Trèsind Studio	AED 1,350 per person for the tasting menu, food only, paid in advance.	Monday-Saturday: two dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:15 PM. Sunday closed.	Palm Jumeirah	Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear, trainers and running shoes; gentlemen should wear long trousers and closed shoes.	A reservation and full advance payment are required. Submit allergies when booking, arrive before the fixed seating, and review cancellation terms before paying.	2026-07-18	avatāra
Row on 45	AED 845 per person for the tasting menu. Pairings: AED 345 non-alcoholic or AED 745-AED 3,945 wine.	Tuesday-Saturday: 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; last tasting-menu seating 8:00 PM. Sunday and Monday closed.	Dubai Marina	Smart elegant. Gentlemen should wear a collared shirt, tailored trousers and closed shoes; sportswear, shorts and flip-flops are not accepted.	A AED 500 deposit applies. Reserve well ahead, especially for the four-seat chef's table, and cancel more than 24 hours before the booking to avoid the published charge.	2026-07-18	avatāra
Orfali Bros	The OG tasting menu is AED 395; The Voyage menu is AED 850. Optional add-ons and the AED 80 non-alcoholic pairing cost extra.	Wednesday-Monday: dinner service. Tuesday closed. Select the live time slot on the official reservation calendar.	Jumeirah	Relaxed smart casual. The official site does not publish a strict formal code; avoid beachwear and sportswear for dinner.	Reserve through the official SevenRooms link. Menus use prepayment and the published policy applies cancellation charges inside 72 hours; disclose allergies before paying.	2026-07-18	avatāra

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Reservation Notes

Full advance payment is required. Request vegan, gluten-free and allergy accommodations before paying, and allow about two and a half hours for the experience.