Best Cheap Eats in Dubai 2025 — Budget Dining Guide

Dubai's restaurant scene is synonymous with luxury, but the city also has a brilliant cheap eats scene — if you know where to look. Deira and Bur Dubai's lanes are lined with South Asian and Middle Eastern eateries where a full meal costs under AED 20. Al Rigga, Karama, and the older parts of the city are treasure troves of affordable biryani, shawarma, dosas, and fresh juices. This guide uncovers the best cheap eats in Dubai.