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Best For: Vegetarian and Plant-Forward Fine DiningQuiet, immersive tasting-room ambience with storytelling around each course.
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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 540–750, 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 aged five to seven 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
- MICHELIN Guide edition
- MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025
- Chef
- Omkar Walve
- Signature dishes
- Watermelon and tomato-water course, Jackfruit kebab, Morel mushroom and truffle course, Bal mithai dessert
- Tasting-menu format
- Fully vegetarian experience menu; vegan and gluten-free versions require advance request.
- Tasting-menu price
- AED 540 for 12 courses or AED 750 for 17 courses, including taxes.
- À la carte
- No à la carte menu is published for the tasting-room experience.
- Average price per person
- AED 540–750 for food; beverages additional.
- Beverage pairings
- Licensed wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic options are available; current pairing prices should be confirmed live.
- Seating
- Indoor tasting-menu dining room
- Design style
- Mythology-led contemporary Indian sanctuary
- Interior and visual experience
- The official interior narrative links the ceiling's Sudarshan Chakra, Ganga-inspired wall palette, boat forms, glacial-patterned floor and tree-inspired furniture to Hindu mythology and nature. Course presentations extend that storytelling onto the table.
- View type
- Interior-led design; no promoted outdoor view
- Signature visual features
- Sudarshan Chakra ceiling, Ganga-inspired wall palette, Nine-avatar kitchen artwork, Sculptural botanical plating
- Best seating area
- The room is compact and story-led; request a table with a clear sightline to the open presentation area and ceiling feature.
- 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.
- Halal status
- The menu is fully vegetarian, but no public halal certification was found. Alcohol is served in the restaurant.
- Age policy
- Dinner: 8+. Children aged 5–7 are welcome only at Saturday–Sunday lunch; younger children are not covered by the published policy.
- Reservation policy
- Mandatory reservation with 100% advance deposit; approximately 2.5-hour dining time.
- Best time to visit
- Weekend lunch is the most flexible option for families; dinner is better for the full tasting-room atmosphere.
- Parking and valet
- Valet or building parking is available at Dubai Hills Business Park 1; confirm the current arrangement before arrival.
Opening Hours
Tuesday–Sunday dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Saturday–Sunday lunch 1:30 PM–4:00 PM. Monday closed.
Dress Code Policy
Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear and trainers; closed, polished footwear is recommended.
Menu Price Guide
Published food menus: AED 540 for 12 courses or AED 750 for 17 courses, inclusive of taxes. Beverage pairings cost extra.
Reservation Status
Mandatory reservation with 100% advance deposit; approximately 2.5-hour dining time.
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avatāra Comparison Table
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avatāra
Dubai Hills
- Price & package
- Published food menus: AED 540 for 12 courses or AED 750 for 17 courses, inclusive of taxes. Beverage pairings cost extra.
- When & why to go
- Tuesday–Sunday dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Saturday–Sunday lunch 1:30 PM–4:00 PM. Monday closed.
Before you bookClose booking details — avatāra
- Dress code
- Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear and trainers; closed, polished footwear is recommended.
- Booking
- 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.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- Trèsind Studio, Row on 45, Orfali Bros
Trèsind Studio
Palm Jumeirah
- Price & package
- AED 1,350 per person for the tasting menu, food only, paid in advance.
- When & why to go
- Monday-Saturday: two dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:15 PM. Sunday closed.
Before you bookClose booking details — Trèsind Studio
- Dress code
- Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear, trainers and running shoes; gentlemen should wear long trousers and closed shoes.
- Booking
- A reservation and full advance payment are required. Submit allergies when booking, arrive before the fixed seating, and review cancellation terms before paying.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- avatāra
Row on 45
Dubai Marina
- Price & package
- AED 845 per person for the tasting menu. Pairings: AED 345 non-alcoholic or AED 745-AED 3,945 wine.
- When & why to go
- Tuesday-Saturday: 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; last tasting-menu seating 8:00 PM. Sunday and Monday closed.
Before you bookClose booking details — Row on 45
- Dress code
- Smart elegant. Gentlemen should wear a collared shirt, tailored trousers and closed shoes; sportswear, shorts and flip-flops are not accepted.
- Booking
- 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.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- avatāra
Orfali Bros
Jumeirah
- Price & package
- Published menus: Aromas of Aleppo AED 295, The OG AED 350 or The Voyage AED 795. Confirm the selected menu and additional beverages when reserving.
- When & why to go
- Wednesday-Monday: dinner service. Tuesday closed. Select the live time slot on the official reservation calendar.
Before you bookClose booking details — Orfali Bros
- Dress code
- Relaxed smart casual. The official site does not publish a strict formal code; avoid beachwear and sportswear for dinner.
- Booking
- Reserve through the official SevenRooms link. Menus use prepayment and the published policy applies cancellation charges inside 72 hours; disclose allergies before paying.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- 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.
Pros / Why We Love It
- Entire concept is vegetarian rather than an adapted side menu
- Vegan and gluten-free menus are explicitly available on request
- AED 540–750 food price undercuts several luxury tasting rooms
Cons / Drawbacks
- ×Full advance payment and a long fixed format
- ×Monday closed
- ×Children under eight are limited to weekend lunch
Location Map
Business Park 1, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is avatāra Dubai?▼
Published food menus: AED 540 for 12 courses or AED 750 for 17 courses, inclusive of taxes. Beverage pairings cost extra.
Is avatāra fully vegetarian?▼
Yes. The restaurant is built around a fully vegetarian tasting menu rather than a separate vegetarian alternative.
Does avatāra offer vegan and gluten-free menus?▼
Yes. The official menu page states that vegan and gluten-free menus are available on request. Make the request before advance payment.
Are children allowed at avatāra?▼
Dinner: 8+. Children aged 5–7 are welcome only at Saturday–Sunday lunch; younger children are not covered by the published policy.
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Official ReservationContact & Venue Info
Address
Business Park 1, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone
+971 4 499 8000
Email
avatara@passionfandb.com
Instagram
@avatara.aeOfficial Website
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Checked this week · Sep 8, 2026