DXB Terminal 1 Dining Guide: Where to Eat & Drink covers every restaurant, café, fast-food spot, and food court counter across Concourse D and the Arrivals hall. Whether you have a quick 30-minute layover or are waiting to greet arriving passengers, this comprehensive breakdown helps you easily find what you are craving before your flight.
Sit-Down Restaurants & Bars
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
- Location: Concourse D (Departures)
- Celebrity-chef-driven fast-casual dining offering all-day breakfast plates, artisan wood-fired pizzas, gourmet salads, and signature comfort food.
The Draft House
- Location: Concourse D (Departures) / Arrivals
- A vintage-themed American sports bar featuring 18 TV screens, craft beverages, burgers, tacos, and game-day snacks.
Giraffe
- Location: Concourse D (Terminal 1)
- A family-friendly global kitchen serving international comfort food, hearty breakfast platters, burgers, and pasta dishes.
Sawa
- Location: Concourse D & Arrivals
- Authentic Lebanese street food and casual dining offering fresh shawarma wraps, chicken tawook, mezze spreads, and Turkish eggs.
The Noodle House
- Location: Concourse D (Departures)
- Contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant specializing in wok-tossed noodles, Thai curries, katsu dishes, and dim sum.
Food Hall & Quick-Service Counters
The Daily DXB
- Location: Concourse D (Departures)
- A 600-square-meter multi-concept street food hall featuring dedicated stalls serving wood-fired pizzas, spicy Asian noodles, poke bowls, and pastries.
Marrybrown
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D
- Popular international fast-food chain famous for its crispy fried chicken, cheesy garlic burgers, and dynamite wraps.
KFC
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D & Arrivals
- Global fried chicken favorite serving Zinger burgers, value buckets, and wraps.
McDonald’s
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D
- Quick-stop staple serving classic burgers like the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder, fries, breakfast options, and sundaes.
Subway
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D
- Freshly made-to-order submarine sandwiches, customizable wraps, and cookies.
Taste of India
- Location: Concourse D (Arrivals)
- Homestyle North and South Indian comfort dishes, including vegetable biryani, pav bhaji, dosas, and rich curries.
Roti Bhai
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D
- Indian street food counter offering popular regional flavors and quick flatbread meals.
Cafés, Bakeries & Specialty Coffee
Pret A Manger
- Location: Concourse D (Departures)
- Freshly prepared natural sandwiches, baguettes, warm soups, organic coffee, and grab-and-go pastry boxes.
Café Bateel
- Location: Concourse D (Departures)
- Premium Mediterranean all-day dining and luxury date-infused confections, pastries, and specialty coffees.
Jones the Grocer
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D
- Artisan food hub offering single-origin coffees, gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and artisan provisions.
FiLLi
- Location: Concourse D (Arrivals)
- Modern café famous for its signature Zafran (saffron) chai and street-food-inspired light bites.
Get Your FIX
- Location: Concourse D (Departures)
- Specialty coffee shop crafting precision espresso drinks for travelers on the go.
JB&CO
- Location: Food Court, Concourse D
- Relaxed café space offering diverse breakfast plates, hearty lunches, and light refreshments.
Brioche Dorée
- Location: Concourse D & Arrivals
- French bakery serving authentic butter croissants, quiches, savory paninis, and specialty coffees.
O’Briens
- Location: Departures / Arrivals
- Irish-style sandwich café providing custom-built deli sandwiches, wholesome salads, and fresh drinks.
Krispy Kreme
- Location: Food Court & Concourse D (Arrivals)
- Famous glazed doughnuts paired with drip coffee and espresso beverages.
Starbucks & Costa Coffee
- Location: Multiple stations across Concourse D Departures and Arrivals
- Globally trusted coffee chains serving handcrafted espresso drinks, teas, cold brews, and packaged snack items.