Aangan
Any meal at Aangan is a treat, and your wallet will know it too. Located in Bur Dubai, you'll notice a lot of wealthy families eating here. The price is high, but it's worth it for a treat.
Dhow Place Hotel
Kuwait Street
Tel: 04 359 9992
http://www.dhowpalacedubai.com/
Amaravathi
Located in Dubai's curry corridor, this Indian restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine. You certainly won't pay a lot in this eatery. They're fast, too.
Near the President Hotel, Karama
Tel: 04 337 7077
D'fusion
Have your meal and some live entertainment to go along with it. D'fusion offers a number of interesting dishes you won't find anywhere else, boasting an Indian take on food favorites from around the world.
Grandeur Hotel, Near the Mall of Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Barsha
Tel: 04 341 8777
http://www.grandeurhotel.com/
Iz
Iz is inside the Grand Hyatt Dubai hotel. The food is expensive, but worth it. You'll find traditional Indian cuisine in a stylish setting.
Grand Hyatt Dubai, Al Qutaeyat Road, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
Tel: 04 317 2222
http://www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Kebab Korner
Dine on kebabs from northern India at this charming eatery. This is a kebabs-only affair; you can hardly expect to truly say you enjoyed Indian food in Dubai without eating a kebab. Just don't let the exterior of the place fool you into thinking the food is not good.
Highland City Hotel, Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Bur Dubai
Tel: 04 393 8538
Khater
If you're in the need of comfort food, Khater is the place to be. This grill restaurant offers a wide variety of Indian food. The kebabs get especially high marks.
Near the Karama Fish Market, Karama
Tel: 04 334 4334
Nina
For top of the line food in the Jumeirah area, check out Nina, which is inside the One and Only Royal Mirage Hotel. This trendy restaurant is a bit pricey, but you'll enjoy your surroundings while you dine.
One and Only Royal Mirage, Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah
Tel: 04 339 9999
http://www.royalmiragedubai.com/
Rasoi
In the Deira part of Dubai, check out Rasoi, which offers authentic Mughal cuisine unlike anything else in the city. The curry is a must-try. On some nights there is live entertainment.
Coral Hotel, Al Muraqqbat Street, Deira
Tel: 04 212 8267
http://www.coral-international.com/deira/Index.asp