You think Dubai is all about shawarma and kebabs? The city is booming with various vegan options, offering dairy-free desserts to veggo fine dining. Whether you are a vegan by choice or just curious about trying new stuff, these spots will make you feel ‘‘gone are the days when vegan meant ‘sad’ salads.’’
Eat Wild and Feel Alive with Wild & The Moon
You can give yourself delicious treats with gluten-free, wild, local, vegan, and additive free food items. The cold-pressed juices are also fresh and organic for maximum benefit.
Trying out a large variety of juices, smoothies, salads, soups, desserts, and snacks is worth it. These items are made using vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and super-foods with no additives.
The concept created by chefs, foodies, and menders is to give out most nutritious and wholesome food that is good for both you and the planet.
Apart from Paris and New York, Wild & The Moon is located in Al Serkal Avenue, Al Qouz and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Dubai.
Don’t Cheat and have Bounty Beets!
The most popular spot for breakfast in Dubai as it offers an extensive collection for vegans, click-worthy plating, and pale pink aesthetic. It’s a super-cute cafe with an outdoor and indoor seating including walls of unique murals that is snap-worthy.
Their specials are caramelized bananas and sweet potato pancakes, berry power bowls and avocado toast with poached eggs. The interesting lunch menu includes the black bean burger. The drinks offered are the very trending matcha tea, a coffee with raw cacao, and Assam black tea with Indian spices that are organic.
The instagrammable cafe has now opened their second outlet with the same interior and exterior.
Located in Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark, Dubai Marina and Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, Al Garhoud, Dubai.
In Vegan Era try Planet Terra!
A blissful surrounding of The Greens, Planet Terra is one of the ethical cafe for the vegges. Everything is made in-house without additives of sweeteners, refined sugar, or genetically modified crops.
From cauliflower steaks to yum salads and vurgers, a fusion of tofu makhani and kimchi pad thai is a must try.
A warm and cosy ambiance with wood and cane furniture, and a tree sitting in middle of the indoor section. The outdoor seating is the best to enjoy with friends with views of date palm trees and the neighborhood lake.
Located in Greens & The Views and Ibis World Trade Centre, Dubai
Holistic Haven of SEVA
One of the citys’ hidden gems is a plant-based cafe with zen-like garden, glowing decoration, and rustic log dining tables. The best place to enjoy your meal while reading or enjoying your time with friends with a freshly brewed coffee.
The items served are gluten-free, no use of sugar, dairy or artificial ingredients. Their speciality is chocolate porridge, and includes vegan dishes made in the ‘mantra-infused’ garden.
It was formerly known as Life’n One – the new name originated from Sanskrit meaning selfless service for communitys’ sake. It is a WiFi free zone and embraces alternative therapies ranging from yoga to sound healing sessions.
Located in 27B Street, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai.
Being vegan is a choice – these are not just restaurants, but it’s a lifestyle!
(Contributed by Wajeeha Syed)