Best Dim Sum in Dubai
Dubai's dim sum scene has improved considerably as the city's Chinese population has grown and demand for authentic Cantonese food has increased. The best dim sum in Dubai is served at dedicated Chinese restaurants where the kitchen has the equipment and expertise to produce properly steamed har gow with thin, translucent wrappers, and precisely pleated siu mai with fresh prawn. Good dim sum requires skill — it is a demanding, labour-intensive cuisine to execute well.
Places UAE helps you find the best dim sum restaurants near you and earn cashback on every visit.
What to Order for Dim Sum in Dubai
Har gow (shrimp dumplings in translucent rice-flour pastry) and siu mai (open-topped pork and prawn dumplings) are the benchmarks of any dim sum kitchen. If these are good, the rest of the menu will be too. Char siu bao — steamed or baked pork buns — are another essential. Pan-fried turnip cake (lo bak go) and cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) are worth ordering at every table.
Best Areas for Dim Sum in Dubai
Downtown Dubai and DIFC have upscale Chinese restaurants with excellent dim sum programmes. Several five-star hotels in Dubai operate dedicated Chinese restaurants with yum cha service on weekends. For more casual dim sum at lower price points, Deira has options near the larger Chinese expat community.
Cashback on Chinese Food in Dubai
Pay through Places UAE at partnered Chinese and dim sum restaurants to earn cashback. Works at casual weekend yum cha spots and upscale Cantonese dining rooms alike.
Where to eat dim sum with cashback
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12 Places partner restaurants serve dim sum. Pay through the app and earn cashback on the bill — no coupons, no vouchers.
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Chicken And Garlic Chives Dumpling 65
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Menu items and prices come from the venues' own Places menus and can change. Cashback rates and eligible hours vary by venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is dim sum available every day in Dubai?
Most dim sum restaurants in Dubai serve during lunch hours, typically 11am to 3pm. Weekend yum cha is the most popular format. Some venues serve dim sum all day.
What is the difference between dim sum and yum cha?
Yum cha means "drink tea" in Cantonese and refers to the full experience of sharing dim sum over tea. Dim sum refers to the small dishes themselves. In Dubai, the terms are often used interchangeably.
Can I earn cashback on dim sum in Dubai?
Yes — pay through Places UAE at partnered Chinese restaurants and earn cashback on your dim sum meal.
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