The best Dhs10 dishes in Dubai (that are worth so much more)
That little piece of paper holds much more weight than you think. In fact, it's more than enough to order a selection of sizzling bargain dishes.
From buttery sweet treats to curries and everything in between, here are some of the tastiest Dhs10 dishes in Dubai.
Dhs10 dishes in Dubai to try
Appam and tangy mango curry at Calicut Paragon
Price: Appam, Dhs2.25, curry, price varies based on your choice of meat
Appam is a flat, lacy pancake made from rice flour sourdough, and when it's freshly served on your plate, like it's done at Paragon, it won't be one you forget quickly. Order a tangy mango curry with Kingfish or prawns to accompany the appam, and you're sorted.
It also happens to be the favourite budget dish of Akmal Anuar, the founder of Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori and Osteria Funkcoolio.
Located right in the heart of Dubai's 'Curry Corridor' of Satwa, Karama and Bur Dubai, Calicut Paragon is a legendary Kerala restaurant that offers Malabari dishes in a homely setting.
Open daily, 7am-midnight. Karama, paragonrestaurant.in (04 335 8700).
Boiled eggs with masala at Raju Omlet
Price: Dhs7.50
The casual restaurant has a few different branches around the city, meaning you can get budget (and tasty) eggs whipped up wherever you are.
Most larger omelettes cost around Dhs14 and above, but for less than Dhs10, you can order a selection of boiled egg slices, cooked and spiced with masala for a high-protein snack.
Dhs7.50. Multiple locations, @rajuomlet
Falafel sandwich at Falafil Al Rabiah Al Khadra
Price: Dhs8
A classic that never disappoints. If you're searching for a dish under Dhs10, how can you go wrong with some pillowy Arabic bread, crispy falafal and a pickle or two.
Laid on a base of mint, tahina and hummus, the Jordanian restaurant has been serving up this specialty since 1981.
The sandwich is Dhs8, so if you want to make the most of your full Dhs10 note, add on two falafal portions for Dhs2.
Dhs8. Open 24/7. Al Barsha Road, falafilrabiah.com (04 272 7033).
Filter coffee ice cream at Little Idly
Price: Dhs8
Put a pause on your iced lattes this week and cool off with a filter coffee ice cream instead.
Little Idly in Al Karama just dropped a new combo. It's Dhs8 for the classic and Dhs10 if you like it strong.
From Dhs8. Open 7am-11.45pm. Al Karama, littleidly.ae (058 102 4359).
Idli sambar at Sri Balaji Bhavan
Price: Dhs15
Idli is a steamed bun made from rice flour sourdough that is best enjoyed with a steaming bowl of coriander-laced lentil and vegetable curry (aka sambar). Order the idli-vada set along with a filter coffee, and you're all set.
At Balaji Bhavan, the idli is soft-as-clouds and the chutneys are freshly made. Having this for breakfast will be the best thing you can do that day.
Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free (the kind that doesn't taste like cardboard).
Open daily. 7am-midnight. Karama park. (054 294 9897).
Pan Suisse at Katrina
Price: Dhs9.20
For something sweet on a budget, this is your sign to dive into a rich and flaky pan suisse.
Crispy on the outside and fulled with vanilla creme and chocolate on the inside, the Dubai bakery is serving up the treats at locations all over the city.
Dhs9.20. Various locations, katrina.ae
Za'atar Manaesh at Mama'esh
Price: Dhs9
Mama'esh bakes with organic flour only and the quality of ingredients is obvious with every bite. Known for its fair prices, you can enjoy an authentic Palestinian za'atar manaesh for only Dhs9.
Coated in dried herbs, sesame seads, thyme and Palestinian olive oil, this bargain bread is absolutely packed with flavour.
Dhs9. Various locations, mama-esh.com
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