The New Year is here, and is recognised as 'vegan' month, a time when people around the world explore plant-based eating, whether for health, environmental, or ethical reasons. Kicking off the year with a focus on veganism is more than just a trendy resolution; it is an opportunity to rethink what we eat, reduce our reliance on animal products, and embrace foods that are often fresher, more sustainable, and full of flavour.
In a city as cosmopolitan as Dubai, this seasonal shift toward vegan choices comes alive through a vibrant restaurant scene that makes plant-based dining exciting, flavourful, and far from restrictive. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply curious to try something new this January, Dubai’s restaurants are ready with creative menus that celebrate vegetables, grains, pulses, and innovative meat-free alternatives.
Seva Table
A gorgeous garden, decked with rustic interiors, Seva Table is more than just a café. The wellness-focused spot, quietly tucked away in a serene Jumeirah villa is a favourite among vegans. The café serves vegan delicacies like the chickpea omelette, veggie burger, acai bowl, superfood salads, raw desserts, and healing tonics. The food is crafted with utmost care, without compromising on the flavour. Apart from being vegan, the menu is also free from gluten and refined sugars.
Seva Table
Planet Terra: The Center For Greens And Trade
Planet Terra, which has locations in The Greens and the Ibis World Trade Centre, markets itself as an environmentally conscious neighbourhood café that serves vegan food that is organic, locally sourced, and in season. The place serves up decadent coffees, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Signature dishes include matcha pancakes, chickpea omelette, mushroom shawarma, carneatas tacos, tofish and chips, and tempeh souvlaki.
Planet Terra
Wild And The Moon
Wild And The Moon, a leader in the plant-based movement in Dubai, offers completely vegan, organic, and gluten-free food in sleek, design-driven locations throughout Alserkal Avenue, DIFC, and Downtown Dubai. With a focus on sustainability, expect cold-pressed juices, smoothies, superfood bowls, seasonal salads, wild tacos with nut cheese, grain-based hot dishes, raw treats, and speciality lattes.
Wild And The Moon
Soul Santé Café
Soul Santé Café in Dubai Marina was founded by a fitness expert and specialises in calorie-counted, health-conscious comfort food. Tuck into vegan delicacies, devoid of sugar, soy, gluten, and many refined carbohydrates. Quinoa sliders, jackfruit tacos, protein-rich bowls, vegan cheesecakes, breakfast plates, and guilt-free desserts are among the signature dishes served in a light-filled, comfortable setting along Marina Walk.
Soul Santé Café
Dobro Top Vegan
Dobro Top Vegan is a cult favourite in Jumeirah Lake Towers because of its inventive, wide-ranging plant-based menu that goes well beyond standard café fare. In addition to specialities like vegan caviar toasts and some of Dubai's most convincing vegan sushi rolls, diners can select from loaded pita sandwiches, bowls, burgers, burritos, and main courses.
Dobro Top Vegan
Just Vegan
With branches in Jumeirah and Business Bay, Just Vegan specialises in filling plant-based comfort food served in vibrant, laid-back settings that appeal to both flexitarians and vegans. The café’s menu usually includes vegan cheese platters, loaded burgers, pizzas, pastas, plant-based sushi, sharing platters, and rich desserts. Perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal!
Just Vegan
Wild Souls
Imported from Athens, Wild Souls brings a playful aesthetic to the Dubai Mall, with bright interiors and counters stacked with vibrant plant-based dishes and pantry products. Diners can sample creative vegan plates, nut-based spreads, salads, grain bowls, and desserts showcasing Greek-inspired flavours, making it ideal for a stylish, fast casual vegan stop during a mall visit.
Wild Souls
Vegan Burger
Located in the Dubai Mall, Vegan Burger specialises in fast, satisfying plant-based junk food, ideal when cravings hit. The compact stall serves various vegan burgers, loaded fries, sides, drinks, and 'create your own salads' with vegan protein options, giving an animal-free twist to classic mall food favourites.
Vegan Burger
Taama Restaurant
Taama is a unique, plant-based restaurant in Dubai's Al Quoz, located within the Sohum Wellness Sanctuary. The restaurant offers a fully vegan, international fusion menu in a contemporary setting, merging Middle Eastern comfort dishes with global favourites. Signature items include kibbeh, bao, dumplings, artichoke mutabbal, nachos, sushi rolls, truffle maki, sourdough pizzas, pastries, and tiramisu, making it a great option when you want inventive, restaurant-style vegan dining.
Sohum Wellness
Plantoholic Kitchen And Coffee Bar
On Palm Jumeirah, Plantoholic Kitchen and Coffee Bar combines speciality, fully plant-based coffee with a creative vegan food menu in a modern café space. Guests can enjoy ethically sourced coffee drinks like the popular 'Oatccino,' along with breakfast plates, sandwiches, bowls, and baked goods designed to complement the drinks, making it a strong pick for brunch or a relaxed work session.
Plantoholic Kitchen And Coffee Bar