A traditional Emirati dish made of wheat and meat slow-cooked until it reaches a smooth porridge consistency.
4 top-rated spots found
Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe
Al Harees
Emirati
ยท $$$
ยท Al Seef
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.6
8,500 reviews
ClassicLocal LegendCultural Experience
9
Flavor
8
Value
10
Vibe
Dining here is a sensory journey into 1960s Dubai; the restaurant doubles as a museum with life-sized dioramas that provide the perfect cultural context for this ancient dish.
๐ Al Seef St, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Al Jawareh Traditional Restaurant
Traditional Harees
Emirati
ยท $$
ยท Al Qusais
โ โ โ โ โ 4.3
778 reviews
Hidden GemLocal LegendAuthentic
10
Flavor
9
Value
8
Vibe
A true local staple since 1999, it avoids the tourist polish of downtown spots to focus on a heavy, meat-rich consistency that locals consider the gold standard.
๐ 34 19th St, Al Qusais 1, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Arabian Tea House
Harees
Emirati
ยท $$
ยท Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.7
12,000 reviews
InstagrammableClassicHistoric
8
Flavor
8
Value
10
Vibe
Located in the heart of the historic district, the earthen and rudimentary presentation of their Harees perfectly matches the old-world mystique of the turquoise-and-white courtyard.
๐ Bastakiya, Al Fahidi St, Bur Dubai, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Harees Al Fareej
Harees Laham
Emirati
ยท $$
ยท Al Barsha
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.6
569 reviews
SpecialistLocal LegendComfort Food
9
Flavor
8
Value
7
Vibe
As the name suggests, this spot specializes in Harees; they are renowned for a meticulous slow-cooking process that ensures no small bones remain in the meat-wheat blend.
๐ Shop 1, Ground Floor, Al Barsha 1, Dubai ยท View on Maps