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Dubai’s Best Pizza Spots That Go Beyond Your Basic Pepperoni
Top 10 pizza places in Dubai
Dubai’s pizza scene is anything but basic and these spots are proof. Whether you’re into thin and crispy, fluffy and blistered, or slices bigger than your head, here are the pizzerias you knead to know about.
10. Il Motto
Once a NYC legend, now a JBR gem. Il Motto dishes out top-tier pizzas in a cozy beachfront setting. The real star? Their weekend free-flowing pizza brunches (yes, you read that right) on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. It’s also date-night central on weekends with couple combos and a breezy terrace perfect for Dubai’s cooler months.
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What: NYC-style pizza + epic weekend pizza brunches
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When: Pizza brunches – Saturday 8 to 11 PM // Date night – Fri to Sun, 5–8PM
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9. Gigi Rigolatto – Gigi Dubai
More than just a restaurant – Gigi at J1 Beach is an experience. Lounge by the sea, relax in private cabanas, or bring the kids for a day at the Gigi Circus while you dine on luxe Italian fare, including standout pizzas. It’s beachside dining done right.
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What: Beachside Italian restaurant with pizza + more
Where: J1 Beach, Jumeirah
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8. Moon Slice Pizza
This one’s for the adventurous eaters. Moon Slice ditches the basic toppings and dives straight into the wild. Think wagyu carpaccio, spicy meatballs, and truffle-loaded white bases. One standout? A short rib pizza with a tangy BBQ base and another that comes with yuzu mayo and avocado (trust the process).
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What: Wildly creative Neapolitan pizzas
Where: Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl
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7. L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Straight from Naples to JBR, this legendary pizzeria sticks to tradition – just four classic pies on the menu, made exactly the same way they’ve been doing it since 1870. You’ll feel like Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love the moment you take a bite.
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What: Iconic Neapolitan pizza from Naples
Where: JBR (original Dubai location: City Walk)
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6. Naughty Pizza
Cheesy, bubbly, and just the right amount of naughty. This fun-loving spot in Business Bay dishes out fluffy crusts and mouthwatering pies in a cozy Italian-inspired setting. Bonus: it’s pretty budget-friendly too!
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What: Feel-good pizzas with Italian flair
Where: Vezul Residence, Business Bay
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5. Pitfire Pizza
A Dubai OG. Pitfire delivers a perfect mashup of New York and Neapolitan styles with puffed, blistered crusts and wild toppings like potato, dates, and turkey ham.
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What: New York-Neapolitan-style pizzas
Where: Dubai Hills Estate (Multiple locations)
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4. Pull Me Pizza
Slices or full 20-inch pies – you choose your pizza adventure. This homegrown spot is all about big flavor: honey-drizzled pepperoni, BBQ beef, sautéed onions… and a hot honey side you’ll want to put on everything.
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What: NYC-style pizza by the slice or whole
Where: Alcove Residences Building, JVC
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3. Blu Pizzeria
Small menu, big flavor. Tucked away in Umm Suqeim, Blu is a sourdough crust haven with only a few pizzas on the menu – but trust us, they nail each one. Go classic with burrata or spicy pepperoni, or level up with musakhan or truffle-topped creations.
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What: Neapolitan-style pizzas with sourdough crust
Where: Umm Suqeim Harbour
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2. Pulcinella
Voted the best pizza in the UAE by The Kris Fade Show, Pulcinella serves up real-deal Napoletana pies in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Expect friendly vibes, authentic flavors, and desserts that deserve their own spotlight. Plus, parking is a breeze.
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What: Award-winning authentic Napoletana pizza
Where: Canal Residence, Sports City
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1. Za Za Slice
From Sole DXB pop-up to cult pizza fave, Za Za Slice is the cool kid on the block. It’s all about thin, crunchy slices topped with premium Italian ingredients. Limited seats, so come early (or be ready to queue).
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What: Gourmet thin-crust pizza
Where: Jumeirah Garden City
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Now go forth and eat your way through these crust legends.
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