Veganism has, over the years, become a highly tried-out food diet, not only due to its benefits to a person's overall health but also due to its role in helping protect the environment.
Many have the misconception that veganism is all about cutting out a few items in a diet plan, but it is not the case and is now a lifestyle that many choose to partake in.
With many opting for it and making the switch, the biggest issue faced is the lack of restaurants to dine at, with restaurants serving a limited number of dishes catering to the lifestyle.
However, some places in Dubai have made veganism the forefront of their menu, and to make the hunt easier, here are some of the amazing vegan restaurants to check out, perfect for a family outing or hangouts with friends and a great way to also convince people to give veganism a shot.
Soul Sante Cafe
Soul Sante Cafe, located on Nasaq Street at Dubai Marina, offers diners a healthy approach to eating through veganism. Tuck into scrumptious dishes, including cauli biryani, bruschetta, shroom verde pizza, carrot ginger soup, special vanilla nutter cake, beetroot quinoa salad, cinnamon chocolate doughnuts and more.
www.soulsantecafe.com
Wild and The Moon
Looking for a plant-based, organic, homemade, gluten-free, no additives, cold pressed and non-pasteurised restaurant to try out? Then with three locations in Dubai at Alserkal Avenue, Downtown Emaar Boulevard and Gate Avenue at DIFC, Wild and The Moon is the place to check out. From hot meals, sandwiches and super bowls available, tuck into dishes including acai bowl, orange blossom pancakes, wild tacos, spirulina popcorn, blueberry scone and more.
www.wildandthemoon.ae
Neat Burger
If you are craving a delicious but plant-based burger, then the restaurant, backed by celebrities Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, is a great spot to start. The UK-based chain is located at Dubai Mall and offers diners amazing vegan burgers, including filet-no-fish, neat burger, smoke smash, hamburger, the neat dog, chick'n burger bowl, buffalo nuggets, rocky road, oreo shakes and more.
www.neat-burger.com
Coco Yogo
Who said a vegan diet could limit people that have a sweet tooth? Coco Yogo is a great spot to get all your sweet cravings met without sacrificing or compromising on desserts. The restaurant serves diners a variety of choices, including chocolate salted caramel cheesecake, matcha mint chip ice cream, espresso brownie, wild orange truffle bliss balls and more.
www.cocoyogo.com
The Cycle Bistro
The Cycle Bistro is the only paleo-based restaurant in Dubai and has menus that are curated based on the season and local produce. With two branches in Dubai in Motor City and Jumeirah, delight in dishes including spiced apple and pear crumble, shroom beef burger, pulled lamb pizza, rib eye Asada, Thai prawn soup, salmon benedict, cauliflower satay and more.
www.thecyclebistro.com
Planet Terra
Opened in 2022, Planet Terra is a great place to enjoy some delicious vegan and organic food. Located at the Panaroma Building in The Greens, the restaurant has a great ambience to catch up with friends or start your day with a morning coffee. Delight in delicious dishes, including tropical acai bowl, lasagna, mushroom shawarma, stuffed butternut squash, kimchi pad Thai and more.
054-5833330
SEVA Experience
Located on Jumeriah Beach Road, SEVA Experience offers all diners a 100% plant-based, gluten-free, GMOs-free and cane sugar-free cafe. Situated within a stunning garden, the spot is great for a pick-me-up meal when feeling low or to nourish your body while spending time with family and friends. The restaurant serves dishes including oyster tacos, earth sushi rolls, avocado toast with probiotics, eggless omelette, munchies potatoes and more.
058-5435888
Genki Bakery and Cafe
Genki Bakery and Cafe is a great spot to enjoy delicious sweet treats while also tucking into a nutritious meal. Located in Wasl 51 Mall in Jumeirah 1, the restaurant serves diners dishes including teriyaki tofu power bowl, smokey mac and cheese, mixed veggie and green olive dumplings, tahini cheesecake and more.
www.order.chatfood.io
Comptoir 102
If you are looking for a restaurant that serves organic, vegan and gluten-free food, then Comptoir 102 is the place to be. Located at 102 Beach Road in Jumeirah 1, the restaurant is a brilliant place to enjoy great food while delighting in the stunning interiors. Tuck into dishes including halloumi toast, vegan scrambled eggs, quinoa nori, pana vegan pops, acai bowl, watermelon and feta salad and more.
04-3854555
Just Vegan
Just Vegan, the US-based restaurant, which branched out and opened its vegan branch in Dubai, is a good spot to enjoy lovely plant-based food. With three branches in Jumeirah and Business Bay, delight in dishes including banana and coconut french toast, green matcha super bowl, New York double cheese burger, hot chick'n wrap, penne alfredo and more.
www.justveganme.com
Acai Spot
Acai Spot, as the name suggests, is a brilliant place to enjoy a good acai bowl. Known for being the first acai spot since 2015 in Dubai, the menu is centred around acai and its products, which are an exotic relative of blueberries and cranberries. Apart from acai, diners can also enjoy dishes including egg breakfast bagel, salmon avo on toast, chicken wrap, homemade almond butter jar and more.
www.theacaispotcafe.com
Bounty Beets
With two branches in Dubai, located at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi and Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre on Airport Road, Bounty Beets is a great spot for delicious organic, vegan and gluten-free options that do not disappoint. The pet-friendly restaurant has dishes including avo toast, zucchini tacos, sweet potato gnocchi, harissa roasted cauliflower steak, chickpea and almond pancakes and more.
www.bountybeets.com
Green Earth Cafe
Located at Wasl 51 Mall on Al Wasl Road, Green Earth Cafe is a great place to visit for a delicious vegan meal, be it breakfast, lunch, dinner or for a quick bite. Tuck into tasty dishes including unagi dragon roll, nasi goreng, granola bowl, Asian pan noodles, crispy waffles, chia seed pudding, berry acai bowl, emping chips and more.
056-7108707
Little Erth by NABZ&G
Little Erth is the one-stop for delicious vegan and vegetarian dining. Located at Cluster J in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, the restaurant by Nabih and Ghalia uses wholesome flavours served with a twist. Delight in dishes including vegan mac and cheese, summer rolls, avocado beetroot wrap, bean well burger, vegan shawarma and more.
www.nabzandg.com
Vagaea
Located on Wasl Square, Vagaea is a great restaurant to try out for tasty vegan food. The restaurant is great for capturing those perfect Instagram pictures while tucking into a delicious meal with dishes including scrambled tofu, croissant sandwich, jack wrap, pulled shroom burger, cheese balls, pizzata bread and more.
050-9727080
MyGovinda's
Based in the UAE since 2001, MyGovinda's is a brilliant spot to enjoy Indian sattvic food at its finest. With four branches in Dubai at JLT, Karama, Silicon Oasis and Al Arjan, the restaurant serves a range of dishes catering to a vegan diet. Diners can enjoy delicious flavours in the form of sweets, snacks and chaat with dishes including masala papad, Kasturi gobi and broccoli, vegetable hariyali, palak matar, hair bhari sabzi, chana masala and more.
www.mygovindas.com