13 best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai You Should Checkout

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Culture is said to be the way of life of a group of people, from elementary knowledge. One of the determinants of culture is food. The different cultures in Nigeria, are known for their different food preferences and menu. Ones taste buds do not automatically change following migration. Every Nigerian craves Nigerian cuisine once in a while.

Dubai has topped the list as one of the best vacation spots there is. Nigerians are not left out as they troop to Dubai in their numbers for vacation or migration purposes.

The essence of this article is to give you information on the Top thirteen best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai.

1. Enish Restaurant and Lounge

This is one of the best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai. Besides serving Nigerian meals, they also have a variety of meals from other regions and countries of the world.

The restaurant is located at The H Dubai, One Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box, 125511, Dubai UAE and their telephone number is +971 54 998 5860. You can contact them for bookings and reservation at reservations@enishdubai.com.

On their menu is a variety of Nigerian delicacies ranging from Isiewu, peppered ponmo, moimoi, goat meat pepper soup, jollof rice, fried rice, Ogbono, Ewedu, Okra, Egusi, banga, Edikang Ikong, Miyan kuka and so much more.

The restaurant has a homey ambience and coupled with the event of the meals, transports you right back to Nigeria.

best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai is Enish Restaurant and Lounge

The order of events in Enish Restaurant and Lounge are as follows

  • Sunday – Enish Sunday
  • Monday – Ladies Night
  • Tuesday – African Night
  • Wednesday -Sassy Wednesdays
  • Thursday -Afro Drip
  • Friday -Afrobeat Brunch
  • Saturday  -Fluxx Saturdays

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2. Africana First Restaurant

Africana first restaurant is one of the best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai. This restaurant has been in existence since 1993. It is the first African restaurant that was established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The meals served in this restaurant is top-notch and the recipes are spot on. The environment is cozy and makes you relax immediately.

Africana first restaurant is one of the best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai

They have several branches across Dubai and they are

  • Africana First Restaurant, Goldland branch
  • Al Daghaya Street, Backside Gold Land Building, Deira, Dubai, UAE. Telephone number is +971 4 225 8899.
  • Al Nakheel branch located at 1820, Lootah Bldg. Street 118 -12A, Near Califonia Hotel, Al Nakheel, Deira, Dubai, UAE. Telephone number is +971 4 227 9559.
  • Sabakha branch, located at AL Sabakha Hotel, Ground & Mezzanine Floor, Street Bo 118-109, Deira, Dubai, UAE. Telephone number is +971 4 224 2533.
  • Al Barsha branch, FGB Metro Station, RKM Warehouse 2, Al Qouz Ind 3, Back Side Modern Bakery Dubai, UAE. Telephone is +971 4 341 2122.

3. Biggy African Restaurant

This is also one of the best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai. They serve a variety of meals ranging from jollof rice, fried rice, goat meat, Rice and beans, Ofada rice and fish sauce and much more.

They are situated on Ground Floor, Shop 3, Al Jabri building, Al Nahda 1, Al Nahda, Dubai.

This is also one of the best Nigerian restaurants in Dubai, Biggy Africana

4. Kif Kif

This restaurant is a must-visit for an African meal. It has great interior decoration, they boast of good food too alongside a reasonable menu which is affordable. It is located opposite Emirates gasoline station, next to First Gulf Bank.

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5. Tagline – One & Only Royal Mirage

This is another place to get a Nigerian food in Dubai. They serve mostly Moroccan meals. The ambience in the dining area is superb as it was made to resemble Marrakesh style restaurants. Their Moroccan recipes are gotten from Casablanca to Chefchaouen. Top on the list is delicious mezze and pastilla, a standard paper-thin filo pastry pie, sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The restaurant is located at The Palace, One &Only Royal Mirage, AL sufouh Road and opens from 7 to 11:30 pm.

6. Almaz

This is also a great place to get Nigerian food in Dubai. The style of the restaurant is inspired by North African restaurants and lounges. The restaurant has a Juice Bar and a Shisha room. It is located at Mall of the Emirates, Level 3 near Harvey Nichols.

7. Dar ElKamar

Dar ElKamar is another great location to get Nigerian food in Dubai. The restaurant takes inspiration from the spirit of Egyptian restaurants & cafe. They specialize in traditional home-made Egyptian cuisine and traditional Naija food.

 Dar ElKamar restaurant was established by some Egyptians who love Nigeria and don’t mind giving their customers a healthy treat. It is located at Dorrabay Boardwalk, next to Jewel Towers Dubai Marina and working hours are from 11 am to 2 am except on Fridays when its open from 2 pm to 3 am.

Dar ElKamar is another great location to get Nigerian food in Dubai

8. Al Ammour

If you are looking for a place to get Nigerian meals at a cheap rate, then you need to visit Al Ammour. They serve an assortment of Arabic, Egyptian and Nigerian dishes. It is located on Zabeel Road, Near Sana Fashion and opens from 7 am to 2 am.

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9. Dubai Marina Geddy

Dubai Marina Geddy is another great place to get Nigerian food in Dubai. It offers original Egyptian cuisine alongside Nigerian food. It is located at the Ora Marina tower, Dubai.

10. Al Qaherah restaurant and cafe

This is another great place to get Nigerian meals in Dubai. It is an Egyptian restaurant but they have very nice Nigerian Dishes on their menu.

The atmosphere in the restaurant and their food blend together beautifully. The signature dish served here is kushari and the rice dishes with bamye or bazila. It is located at the Trident Bayside Tower and opens from 6 am to 2 am.

11. Hadoota masreya

This restaurant is one of the best places to get Nigerian food in Dubai. They serve delicious Egyptian and Nigerian food. It is located at the Matloob building Sheik Zayed road and opening hours run from 9 am to 12 am.

12. El3ezba

El3ezba is an Egyptian restaurant in Dubai that serves Nigerian food. A lot of individuals, troop in to have a taste of their meal. El3ezba’s best selling dishes are Molokhia with Rice, Kofta, Koshari and Eskandarani Liver. It is located at Central Lake Tower, AL Abraj Street and their working hours are from 9 am to 1 am.

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Godfrey Ogbo, the Chief Editor and CEO of AtlanticRide, merges his environmental management expertise with extensive business experience, including in real estate. With a master's degree and a knack for engaging writing, he adeptly covers complex growth and business topics. His analytical approach and business insights enrich the blog, making it a go-to source for readers seeking thoughtful and informed content.

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