Located in Souk Al Bahar, Siraj is one of the first restaurants to bring Emirati-Levantine cuisine to the table. Serving up authentic Emirati cuisine, but with a contemporary twist, Siraj refers to Arabic cuisine as a combination of Mediterranean, Levantine, Persian, Yemeni and Indian cuisines.

The restaurant aims to define truly authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to locals and visitors. This is also one of the few places in Dubai where you’ll find camel meat to be a regular order. The décor at Siraj echoes its melting-pot flavour.

Siraj Restaurant menu

You'll be able to taste the vibrant array of flavours, spices, herbs and seasonings used across the diverse menu. Highlights include modern interpretations of classic dishes such as biryani, kofta, and an assortment of mezze. Best of all, the ingredients are organic and locally-sourced, making for a delicious, but also sustainable meal.

Siraj Restaurant location

As you walk in, you'll notice the chic and tasteful, yet warm and relaxing atmosphere with touches of traditional designs. A big draw is its proximity to Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, providing an ideal spot to watch the show as you dine.

How to book

Siraj Restaurant is open from 12pm to 1am every day and you can book a table by calling +971 52 267 3840. Bookings can also be made on their website sirajrestaurant.com.

How to get to Siraj

You can easily get to Siraj using the following public transportation options:

Dubai Metro: The closest metro station is the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall stop; you can then reach Souk Al Bahar from Dubai Mall by walking through a footbridge connected to the metro station. It's easy to get to the mall directly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) – simply make your way to the station at Terminals 1 or 3 and get on the Red line heading to EXPO Metro Station.
Bus: Routes with a stop here include 27, 28, 29, 30, 50 and 81. From a popular site like Global Village, the shortest journey to Souk Al Bahar involves taking bus 104 to Max metro station, and continuing to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard by foot.

Please visit rta.ae for detailed public transportation schedules.

Alternatively, If you're driving, head to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and park in the Souk Al Bahar car park. Get a preview of your entire trip on Google Maps.

Nearby attractions

Siraj Restaurant is located in Souk Al Bahar which is close to many attractions, including The Dubai Fountain, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and Burj Khalifa. Souk Al Bahar is also home to Time Out Market, where you can sample dishes from many of Dubai's best homegrown restaurant brands.