The best places to eat during Onam in Dubai

The best places to eat during Onam in Dubai

It’s Onam, and Malayalis in the UAE are sparing no effort to celebrate in style.

Even though it falls on the first day of the working week, it hasn’t dipped the enthusiasm.

Many restaurants in Dubai have already closed takeaway orders for ‘onasadhya’, the traditional vegetarian meal that’s prominent in the festivities.

1. Nalukettu, Dubai Grand Hotel, Al Qusais

Call: 042615688 (no reservation)

23 items, including three payasams

Timing: 12noon to 3.30pm

2. Calicut Paragon Al Nahda/Karama, Dubai

Call: 042988858 (no reservation, first-come, first-serve)

25 items, including two types of payasam

Timing: 11am to 3pm

3. Tharavad restaurant, 8 B Street – Fortune Plaza Hotel, Al Qusais

Call: 042630764 (for reservations)

27 dishes, including three payasams

Timing Noon to 4pm

4. Kairali restaurant, Ramee Royal Hotel, Karama, Dubai

Call: 043344088

25 items, including two payasams

Timing: Noon to3.15pm

5. Elements restaurant Ivory Grand Hotel, Al Barsha (behind Mall of the Emirates)

Call: 043476500

17 dishes, plus two payasams

Timing: 12noon to 3.30pm