The annual awards will take place on 13 November.

Having spent almost a decade dining across Dubai, FACT has become the authority on eating out in the city. This year, we will celebrate the best restaurants in the emirate at the ninth FACT Dining Awards in Dubai.

The winners of the annual dining awards will be revealed during an invite-only ceremony at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah on Thursday, 13 November 2025. During the evening, FACT will present 73 awards across 37 categories, covering more than 200 nominees. Eligible nominees will be contacted with details regarding the exclusive event.

The FACT Dining Awards Dubai is a celebration of the city’s vibrant food and beverage scene. Winners are chosen based on public votes and the opinions of critics. Each category features two awards, the BEST and the FAVOURITE. The BEST is the critic’s choice, decided by the FACT editorial team and an independent panel of industry experts, whilst the FAVOURITE is determined through an online public vote.

The list of awards:

  • Casual Dining
  • Family Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Ras Al Khaimah
  • The Northern Emirates
  • Pub
  • Outdoor Bar
  • Bar
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Fusion
  • British
  • Thai
  • Chinese
  • North American & Caribbean
  • Latin American
  • Steakhouse
  • Turkish
  • Middle Eastern & North African
  • Seafood
  • European
  • Greek
  • Pan Asian
  • French
  • Italian – Casual Dining
  • Italian – Fine Dining
  • Indian
  • Japanese – Casual Dining
  • Japanese – Fine Dining 
  • Dinner Show
  • Party Brunch
  • Brunch
  • Homegrown
  • Chefs Table/Tasting Menu
  • Newcomer
  • Restaurant Of The Year 2025

The public vote runs until 23 October 2025. Votes can be cast here, and we encourage you to vote for your favourite restaurant across the city.

Initially launched in 2009, the FACT Dining Awards aim to bring greater legitimacy and authenticity to the recognition of excellence in the dining industry, empowering the public to voice their opinion on who they believe is most deserving. 

The FACT Dining Awards are part of a broader initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, with popular dining awards taking place in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, London and Saudi Arabia.

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GO: Visit https://diningawards.factmagazines.com for more information.