{"id":1107,"date":"2026-01-20T09:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.thisisdubai.com\/?p=1107"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:42:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:42:50","slug":"7-under-the-radar-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-dubai-right-now-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.thisisdubai.com\/en\/1107\/7-under-the-radar-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-dubai-right-now-january-2026","title":{"rendered":"7 Under-the-Radar Places to Eat (and Drink) in Dubai Right Now (January 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Dubai\u2019s \u201cbest-of\u201d lists tend to circle the same hotspots, while plenty of genuinely great places stay quietly excellent in the background. If you\u2019re in the mood for somewhere a little less obvious (but still totally worth the drive\/Metro hop), here are seven underrated spots to put on your Dubai rotation.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xvahotel.com\/cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XVA Caf\u00e9<\/a>, Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLbibUgvF0s\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>If you want a real <em>reset<\/em> from modern Dubai, XVA Caf\u00e9 is it: shaded courtyards, calm vibes, and a vegetarian\/vegan-friendly menu that feels made for lingering. It\u2019s also famously described as a \u201cbest kept secret,\u201d and it genuinely still feels like one.<\/p>    <p><strong>Order for the vibe:<\/strong> mint lemonade + anything you can eat slowly. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Daily, <strong>7am \u2013 10pm<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/calicutparagon\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calicut Paragon<\/a>, Karama<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLzujMZPBdI\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Karama has no shortage of great food, but Calicut Paragon remains one of those places that locals quietly swear by for proper South Indian (Kerala) cooking, big flavors, strong value, and a menu you\u2019ll want to revisit multiple times.<\/p>    <p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> a serious, no-fuss feast with family or friends. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Daily, <strong>7am \u2013 midnight<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sanwan.dxb\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles<\/a>, JLT (Cluster F)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DARMl0uy06P\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p>San Wan is a comfort-food magnet: affordable, satisfying, and built around the theatre of hand-pulled noodles done right. It\u2019s the kind of place you recommend to someone who\u2019s \u201coverpaying for lunch\u201d in Marina\/JLT.<\/p>    <p><strong>Must-try move:<\/strong> go with a signature noodle bowl, then add a side so you don\u2019t regret it later. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Daily, <strong>12pm \u2013 10:30pm<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/harummanis.51\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harummanis<\/a>, Wasl 51 (Jumeirah 1)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQec7n2EzyN\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Singaporean-Malay flavours aren\u2019t exactly everywhere in Dubai, which is why Harummanis feels like such a gem. The menu leans comforting and aromatic, but with a modern polish\u2014great if you want something different without going \u201ctoo experimental.\u201d<\/p>    <p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> a date night that\u2019s not the same DIFC loop. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Daily, <strong>12pm \u2013 11pm<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daddyssmokehouse\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daddy\u2019s Smoke House<\/a>, Majan (Dubailand\/Al Barari area)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDwfIgkPVKq\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>When you want deep, smoky flavour (and you\u2019re hungry-hungry), Daddy\u2019s Smoke House is a strong pick especially for smoked chicken and proper BBQ plates. It\u2019s a bit of a drive for many people, which is exactly why it stays under the radar.<\/p>    <p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> big appetites and \u201clet\u2019s order the table\u201d energy. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Daily, <strong>12 noon \u2013 12am<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theboil.bymiran\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Boil by Miran<\/a>, Al Rigga (Deira)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKrGs_SFvjT\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p>This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves seafood-boil spot, messy in the best way, and seriously good value for what you get. If you\u2019ve been craving that saucy, \u201cdump it on the table\u201d kind of meal, this is the move.<\/p>    <p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> groups, late dinners, and anyone who loves Cajun-style seafood. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Daily, <strong>10am \u2013 2am<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moonshinedubai\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moonshine<\/a>, DIFC (Behind Wise Guys)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKeedAAx9c3\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Moonshine is one of Dubai\u2019s more legit speakeasy-style bars: hidden behind a fridge door, moody inside, and designed for late-night hangs with cocktails and DJs. It\u2019s not trying to be a mega-club\u2014just a very good night out, tucked away in plain sight.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> weekend plans that start \u201cquiet\u201d and end late. <\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Sun\/Tue\/Wed <strong>6pm\u2013midnight; <\/strong>Thu\u2013Sat<strong> 6pm\u20133am<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><br><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.thisisdubai.com\/en\/1085\/a-cool-new-bakehouse-just-opened-in-dubai\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"A Cool New Bakehouse Just Opened In Dubai\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #98CA3C;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #98CA3C1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.thisisdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/subko-250x174.png\" alt=\"A Cool New Bakehouse Just Opened In Dubai\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>A Cool New Bakehouse Just Opened In Dubai<\/h2>                                                                             <p>There\u2019s a new spot you\u2019ll want on your rotation!<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s \u201cbest-of\u201d lists tend to circle the same hotspots, while plenty of genuinely great places stay quietly excellent in the background. If you\u2019re in the mood for somewhere a little less obvious (but still totally worth the drive\/Metro hop), here are seven underrated spots to put on your Dubai rotation. 1. 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