Taste JLT is launching this season as a two-week dining event spotlighting the restaurants, cafés and homegrown concepts that turned Jumeirah Lakes Towers into one of the city’s busiest food destinations. Running from May 29 to June 14, Taste JLT brings together more than 25 restaurants across the neighbourhood, each serving limited-time two or three-course menus starting at just AED 50.
Organised by DMCC, the event is a walkable food trail that covers everything from ramen and tacos to Greek grills, Levantine plates and Pan-Asian street food. Within a few clusters, diners can move between Japanese izakayas, French brasseries, casual burger spots and independent Middle Eastern kitchens.
Participating venues are offering specially curated menus at fixed prices, making it easier for visitors to try several restaurants at Taste JLT during the festival period.
Every participating restaurant in Taste JLT – and what to order
- Bait Maryam – Go for the Levantine comfort dishes and reserve ahead during peak evening hours
- Betawi – Best for Indonesian flavours and sharing-style meals
- Buffalo Wings & Rings – Ideal for group dining and game-night energy
- Canary Club – Strong option for cocktails and modern Asian plates
- Chalco’s Mexican Grill – Order tacos first before moving into larger mains
- Cibo Italiano – A solid stop for pasta and casual Italian dining
- CQ French Brasserie – Better suited for long dinners and slower-paced meals
- Daikan Ramen – Expect queues during dinner service; arrive early
- Golositalia – Good choice for classic Italian comfort food
- Good Burger – One of the easier quick-stop options on the trail
- Hanoi Naturally – Vietnamese dishes with lighter portions if you plan multiple stops
- Hawkerboi – One of JLT’s most talked-about Pan-Asian restaurants right now
- House of Indonesia – Worth visiting for hard-to-find regional dishes
- Kimi Izakaya – Best experienced late evening for the full atmosphere
- Maiz Tacos – Strong casual option for quick bites between venues
- McGettigan’s – Reliable for groups looking to extend the night
- Mythos Kouzina & Grill – One of JLT’s long-standing Mediterranean favourites
- Nola Eatery & Social House – Go for Southern American-inspired comfort food
- Nonya – Popular for Southeast Asian flavours and waterfront seating
- Not Only Fish – Seafood-focused menu with lighter options
- Paros – Rooftop setting makes it a strong sunset stop
- Pitfire Pizza – One of Dubai’s most consistently popular pizza spots
- Rohini – Indian dishes with elevated presentation and spice-forward flavours
- The Black Sheep – Better suited for evening drinks and bar bites
- The Mad Greeks – Casual Greek comfort food with generous portions
- UBK – Convenient late-night option in the district
- 1762 – Best for daytime visits and lighter meals
If you’ve made it this far, you deserve to know this. Make sure you check the menu before you book a seat – your favourites might just not be on the menu!
