10 Best Chinese Restaurants in Dubai
Best Of compares Dubai’s Chinese restaurants across cooking, regional character, dim sum, roast meats, seafood, service, atmosphere and value. Choose between MICHELIN-starred Cantonese dining, fiery Northern Chinese dishes, traditional family restaurants and lively celebration venues.
How Best Of Ranks
Weighted methodology for chinese restaurants
What determines the final ranking
The ranking prioritises quality and consistency, then considers value, service, setting, convenience and how clearly each option suits its intended reader need.
The restaurant should show strong technique across more than one familiar Chinese dish.
Higher scores reward a clear regional identity or a thoughtfully varied menu rather than generic coverage.
Sharing portions, table comfort, service pace and value should work for the intended occasion.
Editor’s Choice
Hakkasan Dubai is the strongest overall choice
It combines polished modern Cantonese cooking, accomplished service and a room that feels special without letting the atmosphere overwhelm the food.
Best Of Take
Choose the chinese restaurants option that fits your plans
Start with Hakkasan Dubai for the strongest all-round option, then compare the remaining picks by location, style, value and the specific experience you need.
Best Of note: Confirm current prices, availability, timings and booking rules directly before visiting.
Check Before You Go
Three details that shape the visit
Popular slices, seasonal pastries and limited bakes can sell out before evening.
Order the item that made the venue worth seeking out.
Pastry and bakery quality can depend heavily on timing.
Some portions are built for one; others are much better split.
Delicate pastries are usually best earlier, while plated cakes hold up better later.
Chinese Restaurants Shortlist
Choose from 10 Dubai chinese restaurants options in one glance
Compare the strongest chinese restaurants choices, what each one does best and who each option suits.
Choose Your Priority
Match the chinese restaurants choice to your plans
Decision Strategy
Compare the right details before choosing
What Can Disappoint
Avoid disappointing Chinese restaurant choices
The best restaurant should match the regional style, group size and dishes you actually want to order.
Ordering only familiar dishes
A strong menu may be best judged by its regional specialities rather than generic favourites.
Ignoring portion sizes
Some dishes are designed for sharing and can lead to serious over-ordering.
Not checking spice levels
Confirm heat and numbing spice when ordering for a mixed group.
Ranked Chinese Restaurants
The 10 best chinese restaurants in Dubai
Use the shortlist and comparison details to choose the option that best fits your priorities.
Best overall Chinese
Hakkasan Dubai
It combines polished modern Cantonese cooking, accomplished service and a room that feels special without letting the atmosphere overwhelm the food.
- Category
- Modern Chinese
- Best for
- A broad first visit
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best overall Chinese
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best Cantonese menu
China Tang Dubai
China Tang Dubai stands out for best Cantonese menu. It is best suited to seafood and roast meats, with a cantonese restaurant option in Dubai.
- Category
- Cantonese restaurant
- Best for
- Seafood and roast meats
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best Cantonese menu
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best dim sum
Hutong Dubai
Hutong Dubai stands out for best dim sum. It is best suited to weekend lunch, with a dim sum restaurant option in Dubai.
- Category
- Dim sum restaurant
- Best for
- Weekend lunch
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best dim sum
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best Sichuan dishes
Demon Duck by Alvin Leung
Demon Duck by Alvin Leung stands out for best Sichuan dishes. It is best suited to spice lovers, with a sichuan restaurant option in Dubai.
- Category
- Sichuan restaurant
- Best for
- Spice lovers
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best Sichuan dishes
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best Peking duck
XU Dubai
XU Dubai stands out for best Peking duck. It is best suited to a signature centrepiece, with a duck specialist option in Dubai.
- Category
- Duck specialist
- Best for
- A signature centrepiece
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best Peking duck
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best family meal
Maiden Shanghai
Maiden Shanghai stands out for best family meal. It is best suited to family tables, with a family Chinese restaurant option in Dubai.
- Category
- Family Chinese restaurant
- Best for
- Family tables
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best family meal
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best fine dining
Long Teng Seafood Restaurant
Long Teng Seafood Restaurant stands out for best fine dining. It is best suited to special occasions, with a fine-dining Chinese option in Dubai.
- Category
- Fine-dining Chinese
- Best for
- Special occasions
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best fine dining
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best casual dining
Royal China Dubai
Royal China Dubai stands out for best casual dining. It is best suited to easy weeknight meals, with a casual Chinese eatery option in Dubai.
- Category
- Casual Chinese eatery
- Best for
- Easy weeknight meals
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best casual dining
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best group sharing
Shanghai Me
Shanghai Me stands out for best group sharing. It is best suited to large groups, with a banquet-style restaurant option in Dubai.
- Category
- Banquet-style restaurant
- Best for
- Large groups
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best group sharing
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best value menu
MEI
MEI stands out for best value menu. It is best suited to ordering more for less, with a value-led Chinese option in Dubai.
- Category
- Value-led Chinese
- Best for
- Ordering more for less
- Area
- Dubai
- Why it ranks
- Best value menu
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chinese Restaurants questions answered
Start with fewer dishes
Order a first round, then add more once you see the portion sizes.
Add vegetables early
One green or tofu dish stops a rich duck-and-meat order feeling heavy.
Rice is a supporting dish
Choose one rice or noodle dish for the table unless it is the main focus.
What is the best overall Chinese restaurant in Dubai?
Hakkasan Dubai is our strongest all-round pick for cooking, service and a complete fine-dining experience.
Where should I go for traditional dim sum?
Royal China is the most straightforward traditional choice, while Hakkasan offers a more polished fine-dining version.
Which restaurant is best for Peking or roast duck?
XU and Demon Duck are strong choices, while several luxury restaurants require advance ordering for signature duck dishes.
Where is best for spicy Chinese food?
Hutong is the leading choice for fiery Northern Chinese flavours and a lively atmosphere.
Which Chinese restaurant is best for families?
Long Teng and Royal China are spacious, sharing-friendly options with broad menus.
How many dishes should a group order?
For four people, start with two dim sum or starter dishes, two mains, one vegetable and one rice or noodle dish, then add more if needed.
Do Chinese restaurants in Dubai serve halal food?
Many Dubai restaurants use halal meat, but alcohol and non-halal ingredients may still be present. Confirm directly for strict dietary requirements.
Do I need to book?
Yes for the leading restaurants, especially weekends, private rooms, brunches and signature duck orders.
Final Recommendation
Choose the type of chinese restaurants first, then the place
Use the ranking as a starting point, then confirm current details directly. Availability, pricing, branches, programmes and policies can change after publication.
Interactive Guide
Chinese Dining Table Plan
Start with the way your group wants to eat, not with a random restaurant name.
Hakkasan Dubai
It combines polished modern Cantonese cooking, accomplished service and a room that feels special without letting the atmosphere overwhelm the food.
Editorial Standards
Inside the Best Of Review Process
Every Best Of guide follows a clear editorial process, using topic-specific standards rather than popularity alone.
Research First
Every guide begins with broad research to identify the strongest businesses, venues and experiences before the final shortlist is created.
Quality Checked
Every recommendation is assessed against standards tailored to its category, helping ensure each featured option meets the level expected of a Best Of pick.
Fairly Compared
We compare the factors that matter most for each category, making it easier to understand why one option suits a particular reader better than another.
Reviewed Regularly
Guides are refreshed as venues, branches, menus, signature items and availability change, helping keep recommendations useful and relevant.
Author: Aimee - BEST OF Editorial Team
Aimee Pearson-Harpin is an Editorial Contributor at BEST OF, specialising in family experiences, cafés, restaurants and things to do. She enjoys discovering new places, researching practical recommendations and helping create trusted guides that make it easier for readers to find exceptional experiences. Her work forms part of BEST OF’s independent editorial coverage celebrating the world’s best places, experiences and brands.
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