Where to eat incredible plant-based dishes all month long.

From golden vegan maki to beach-club bowls and plant-based pancakes, these spots are proving Veganuary is anything but boring.

Veganuary 2026 has officially gone gourmet. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, restaurants are rolling out creative, colourful, plant-powered menus that even the most dedicated carnivores will want to try. We’re talking luxury vegan maki wrapped in 24k gold leaves, hearty tofu scrambles, kale-packed salads, burritos, curries, pancakes and açai bowls – plus a few free-drink perks along the way.

Whether you’re vegan full-time, Veganuary-curious, or just hungry and open-minded, these restaurants are serving dishes that feel indulgent, not restrictive. Here are the standout places to book now.

99 Sushi Restaurant & Bar, Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Luxury and Veganuary in one sentence? Yes please. 99 Sushi adds plant-based glamour to the menu with its Vegan Golden Bricks Maki – crispy rice topped with creamy avocado, cucumber and tomato, finished with 24k gold leaves. Extra? Absolutely. Worth it? Also yes.

AED 60

Dubai — Address Downtown | +971 4 547 2241 | Abu Dhabi — The Galleria, Four Seasons, Al Maryah Island | +971 2 672 3333

Uptown Social, JLT

Uptown Social is making Veganuary deliciously easy — buy any vegan dish and get a hot or cold drink free. Expect generous portions, café vibes and dishes that feel like comfort food with a halo. Read on for their ‘must try’ dishes…

Vegan Big Breakfast

A proper lie-in kind of plate: tofu, avocado, roasted baby potatoes, tomato, baked beans, mushrooms and toasted sourdough. Classic café breakfast energy — just plant-based.

AED 69

Vegan Mashed Sweet Potato Bowl

Mashed sweet potato topped with scrambled tofu, spinach, mushrooms, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, pomegranate seeds and coconut flakes. Cosy, nourishing, very “new year, new me”.

AED 54

Uptown Blend Açaí Bowl

Açaí berries blended with banana and peanut butter, topped with mixed berries, coconut flakes, granola and chia seeds. Breakfast, dessert, post-gym reward — your call.

AED 39

Quinoa and Kale Salad

Quinoa, kale, red grapes, strawberries, blueberries, edamame and sunflower seeds tossed in a vegan sriracha dressing. Sweet, spicy, crunchy — surprisingly addictive.

AED 46

Vegan Sandwich

Multigrain bread stacked with guacamole, scrambled tofu, mixed mushrooms, beetroot hummus, pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s the “I’m being good” order that still tastes indulgent.

AED 65

Oat & Banana Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes made with oat flour, banana and almond milk, finished with maple syrup, cinnamon and strawberries. Proof you can be vegan and have pancakes.

AED 59

Buy any vegan dish, get a free hot or cold beverage | Uptown Social, Uptown Tower, JLT | Open daily, 8am – 10pm | Call +971 50 272 5729 | hello@uptownsocialdubai.com

Ciao Bella, Media One Hotel

Italian but make it vegan. Ciao Bella serves a fresh Panzanella packed with heirloom tomatoes, olives, pesto and crunchy bread — basically summer in a bowl, even in January. Served with heirloom tomatoes, olives, capers, croutons, pesto, cucumber.

AED 55

Ciao Bella | +971 52 144 7349 | ciaobella@mediaonehotel.com

Garden on 8, Media One Hotel

Laid-back pub vibes, sports screens, and… a very good vegan curry. Perfect for those who want Veganuary without salads only. Served with cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, beans, peas, onions, tomatoes, rice & papadum.

AED 78

Garden on 8 | +971 52 144 7438 | gardenon8@mediaonehotel.com

Coco Lounge, Media One Hotel, poolside

Palm-fringed pool, cabana energy, and bright plant-based bites.

Top Veganuary Picks:

• Santa Monica Salad
  Carrots, corn, kale, beetroot, coriander, chef’s dressing
  AED 49
• Plant-Based Burrito
  Soy-marinated tofu, sushi rice, mango, cucumber, kale seaweed salad
  AED 49

• Fishless Sushi
  Avocado, cucumber, carrots, asparagus, mango, soy paper
  AED 49

Coco Lounge | +971 52 144 7437 | cocolounge@mediaonehotel.com

Qwerty, Media One Hotel

A neighbourhood favourite serving one of the prettiest vegan bowls in town. With pickled beetroot, sweet potato purée, avocado, crispy kale, tomatoes, sesame dressing

AED 62

Qwerty Lounge | +971 52 144 7438 | qwerty@mediaonehotel.com