As a celiac, I feel quite lucky to be living in Dubai considering the high number of gluten-free dining options. Here’s part 1 of my list of 100% gluten-free restaurants; it feels so good not to have to ask 1,000 questions when ordering – as it is the case in restaurants which do not mark allergens on their menus!

Bounty Beets

Cuisine: International (extensive menu covering different cuisines – including a plantbased menu)

What I like about it: It opens at 8am and serves a broad range of breakfast options! Creative, wholesome dishes, options for all dietary/ culinary preferences. Alcohol is served too.

My favorites: Lentil tacos (Spec Taco Lar), plantbased pizza (Aegean pizza), tofu breakfast sandwich (Vurger), toffee pudding

SEVA Table

Cuisine: 100% plantbased organic menu

What I like about it: Outdoor garden where you can sit on the grass, wholesome dishes with a creative Latin American touch, “superfoods” added to all dishes.

My favorites: Arepas and chickpea “omelette”, matcha cheesecake and snickers pie

Kitchen Confidential (virtual kitchen)

Cuisine: Mixed/ International (many Lebanese options)

What I like about it: Broad variety of breads, wraps, sandwiches, croissants which is not easy to find elsewhere. Keto options of wraps. Healthy touch (no refined sugar)

My favorites: Manakeesh, plantbased burger, eclairs