Best Falafel in Dubai
Good falafel is one of the great simple pleasures of Middle Eastern food, and Dubai has no shortage of places to find it done well. The best falafel in the city is deep green on the inside (from fresh herbs), crispy on the outside, and light enough to eat a plateful without regret. Served in warm flatbread with hummus, fresh tomato, and a drizzle of tahini, it is a complete and deeply satisfying meal at a very honest price.
Places UAE helps you find the best falafel spots near you and earn cashback when you visit.
What Makes Good Falafel
The best falafel is made from soaked (not cooked) dried chickpeas ground with fresh herbs — parsley, coriander, and sometimes dill. This produces the characteristic bright green interior. Falafel made from canned chickpeas or dried chickpea flour is a shortcut that shows in the final texture — dense and heavy rather than light and crispy.
Frying temperature is equally important. The oil needs to be hot enough to immediately seal and crisp the exterior while leaving the interior tender. Falafel sitting under a heat lamp has already lost much of its appeal — freshly fried is the only way.
Best Areas for Falafel in Dubai
Al Karama, Deira, Satwa, and Bur Dubai all have Lebanese and Arabic restaurants and street-food counters serving excellent falafel at honest prices. JBR and Dubai Marina have more polished Lebanese restaurants where falafel is part of a larger mezze spread.
Cashback on Lebanese and Arabic Food in Dubai
Places UAE works with Lebanese and Arabic restaurants across Dubai. Pay through the app for your falafel wrap or mezze spread and earn cashback automatically.
Where to eat falafel with cashback
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9 Places partner restaurants serve falafel. Pay through the app and earn cashback on the bill — no coupons, no vouchers.
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Falafel 22
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Falafel With Lebanese Bread 12
Falafel With Saj Bread 12
Falafel Plate 18
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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 falafel always vegetarian?
Traditional falafel is made from chickpeas and herbs with no meat, making it naturally vegetarian and vegan. It is one of the most popular vegetarian options in Dubai's Arabic restaurants.
What is falafel served with?
Falafel is typically served in warm flatbread or khobz with hummus, tahini, fresh tomato, cucumber, and fresh herbs. As a mezze plate, it comes alongside other dips and salads.
Can I earn cashback on Lebanese food in Dubai?
Yes — pay through Places UAE at partnered Lebanese and Arabic restaurants to earn cashback on every visit.
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