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Where To Eat Healthy In Dubai This January
In Dubai, “healthy” dining has quietly evolved beyond calorie counts and superfood buzzwords. Today, it’s about intention, balance, and spaces that understand food as part of a wider way of living.
Whether rooted in wellness, sustainability, or simple pleasure, these restaurants prove that eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour, atmosphere, or joy.
Here are some of the city’s most thoughtful destinations for nourishing both body and mind.
SEVA Experience
Tucked away in a villa on Jumeirah Road, SEVA feels less like a restaurant and more like a pause button. Step inside and you’re immediately removed from the city’s rhythm, entering a sanctuary built around holistic wellbeing.
Opened in 2014 as the Middle East’s first 100 percent plant-based dining concept, SEVA’s menu is crafted with clear intention. Every dish is free of gluten, cane sugar, and GMOs, designed to nourish without deprivation. But SEVA’s appeal extends well beyond the plate. From sound healing and yoga sessions to movement and breathwork workshops, the space invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and ground themselves. It’s a place where eating well becomes part of a wider ritual.
Above Eleven Dubai (Veganuary & Dry January Edition)
For those easing into the new year with intention, Above Eleven Dubai offers a compelling reminder that “healthy” doesn’t have to mean muted. Throughout January, the rooftop destination introduces a limited-edition Veganuary Nikkei menu alongside ABOVE 00, a dedicated non-alcoholic beverage collection.
The plant-based set menu explores Japanese-Peruvian flavours through dishes like sweet potato tempura, king oyster mushroom nigiri, palm heart tiradito, miso-glazed cauliflower, and a coconut tapioca dessert. Paired with complex, alcohol-free drinks inspired by Japanese precision and Peruvian warmth, the experience feels celebratory rather than corrective.
It’s a welcome shift for those looking to reset without giving up ritual, flavour, or atmosphere.
Soulgreen
Originally from Milan, Soulgreen brings a distinctly Italian sense of ease to ethical dining. The concept blends tradition with modern sensibilities, speaking to diners who care about what they eat without wanting to feel preached to.
The menu is 80 percent vegan and 20 percent pescatarian, with a strong focus on sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. Expect vibrant bowls, comforting pasta and risotto dishes, and indulgent burgers made with red quinoa and truffle spinach. Overlooking Creek Harbour, Soulgreen offers a calm, cosy escape from the city’s pace, where food feels generous, warm, and quietly considered.
Splendour Fields
Splendour Fields proves that food can be both deeply healthy and genuinely exciting. The focus here is on flavour-forward dishes that don’t rely on heaviness or excess to satisfy. Clean ingredients, thoughtful combinations, and bold seasoning come together in plates that feel energising rather than restrictive.
It’s the kind of place you leave feeling nourished, not just fed.
KOBEYa Gluten-Free Eatery
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KOBEYa is one of Dubai’s rare spots where gluten-free isn’t a limitation, it’s the whole point. Positioned as a 100% gluten-free concept with a Japanese and Far Eastern leaning, it’s built for diners who want flavour and peace of mind in equal measure, from comforting bowls to lighter café-style plates. We also love their breakfast and dessert menu, allowing us to indulge without the consequences.
Tawa Gluten-Free Eatery
For those navigating gluten-free dining without wanting to compromise on comfort, Tawa delivers familiarity with care. The menu focuses on accessible, flavourful dishes that feel reassuring rather than niche, making it a reliable go-to for everyday healthy eating. Their bakery items are truly to die for, and wait until you try the desserts.
Joga
Positioned as a neighbourhood eatery, Joga keeps things simple and consistent. Their philosophy centres on wholesome, nourishing meals designed for everyday life. Sandwiches, wraps, salads, and smoothies are made using fresh, quality ingredients, with vegan and vegetarian options woven naturally into the menu.
It’s casual, unpretentious, and grounded, the kind of place you return to without overthinking it. And guess what? Our favourite women chef, Soraya Aoud aka 'Sunchef' is collaborating with Joga for a special menu, coming soon.
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