Dubai, a city in constant development / Photo: Kent Tupas
Well before the historic Abraham Accords were signed in October 2020, there were kosher eateries already established in Dubai, serving religious Jewish travelers to the area.
Read ahead for the list of kosher restaurants and to learn about the latest updates added December 13, 2022.
The latest addition to the kosher food scene in Dubai is not a hotel or restaurant but a kosher supermarket. Rimon Market is conveniently located, about a 7-minute drive from the Burj Khalifa. According the the office of Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE: "The unique Jewish supermarket, spanning over 130 square metres in the centre of Dubai, offers quality kosher produce imported especially from Israel, Europe and the US, including quality meat and chicken products under the highest Jewish quality standard with Kosher Mehudar certification. The kosher store will also feature a Jewish food market every weekend, for the many Jews in the UAE looking for hot Jewish meals during Shabbat, offering fresh home cooking from various ethnic cuisines."
The kosher store will also feature a Jewish food market every weekend, for the many Jews in the UAE looking for hot Jewish meals during Shabbat, offering fresh home cooking from various ethnic cuisines.
Launched in 2019, Ellie's Kosher Kitchen, run by Ellie Kriel, was the pioneer operation operating a kosher catering service, mainly serving Jewish observant business travelers and diplomatic staff who were visiting Dubai and the UAE. Elli's Kosher Kitchen received OU Certification in November 2020 and is certified Glattt Kosher Lemehadrin. We were informed that the kosher catering received its EAKC kosher certificate as well, under the supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman.
Ellis Kosher Kitchen has moved from the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City and has plans to open a kosher Cafe and bakery in the Golden Mile Galleria (Palm Jumeirah)- all dairy items are Chalav Yisrael. This is in addition to Elli's Kosher catering and Kosher take away services available throughout the year. Elli’s Kosher Kitchen provides packed meals for desert safaris, yacht cruises and any other tour activities for travelers on the go. Elli's Kosher Kitchen delivers Shabbat meals to most hotels in Dubai.
OU Kosher Certificate / Ellie's Kosher Kitchen
Rabbi Levi Duchman established the Chabad House in the United Arab Emirates and provided kosher products as well as operating a small kosher catering service. Rabbi Duchman was officially appointed as the Chabad emissary to the UAE in October 2020. Contact the Chabad House before your visit.
Treat Kosher is a kosher catering service, offering take away and deliveries in Dubai. Treat Kosher is supervised by Rabbi Levi Duchman, Glatt Kosher, Pat & Cholov Yisroel.
Kosher Cuisine: WIth Rabbi Duchman & Chef Fabien Fayolle of the Armani Hotel
The Kosher Place Restaurant, opened shortly before Pesach 2021, is located in the beautiful Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in one of the most attractive neighborhoods of the city. The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner and will also offer full or half board options for guests of the hotel. The Kosher Place is under strict Kosher supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE.
As of today there are ten official kosher eateries in Dubai. All of the kosher locations are not fitting for grabbing a spontaneous bite due to the increased demand so it is highly recomended to make arrangements in advance, preferably before arriving in Dubai.
Here is the up-to-date list of Kosher Restaurants in Dubai:
- The Kosher Place - Glatt Kosher restaurant located at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
- Elli's Kosher Cafe and Bakery - Dairy (Chalav Yisrael) restaurant
- Ellie's Kosher Kitchen, a kosher catering service. For orders please call +971 443 555 77
- Treat Kosher – Kosher Gourmet catering, located in downtown Dubai, EAKC
- Cafe Bibi - Chalav Yisroel cafe in the Mazaya Shopping Center, under the EAKC supervision
- The Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Hotel offers daily kosher breakfast open to all guests of the hotel (no special reservation is required), outside guests can purchase the kosher meal at the reception. Supervised by Rabbi Levi Duchman EAKC. TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE
- Kempinsky Hotel Mall of Emirates offers kosher in room dining with 48 hours advance notice. Meals come from Kosher Arabia under the supervision of the OU. TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE
- The Chabad House offers Shabbat hospitality at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
Please check the TJT up to date kosher guide for Dubai for Shabbat times and further details.
More information to come soon!
Important note! Kosher and availability are constantly changing, please contact the place you wish to visit before arrival. Also it is very important to check the kosher certificate on the premises or contact EAKC or the OU Mashgiach to be sure. Thanks!
Some of the Kosher food operators also serve other parts of the UAE, like Abu Dhabi, but we advise you to check in advance.
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