The short answer
Dip Dash, Al Barsha: what visitors should know first
Choose it if your group is vegan or Jain and wants something other than Indian food for a night. Ask which dishes are vegan or Jain, because only part of the menu is described that way.
Useful facts
Dip Dash, Al Barsha facts at a glance
- Location
- Rasis Business Centre, Mashreq Road, Al Barsha 1
- Dining style
- Casual cafe, Pan-Asian
- Price signal
- Moderate; check the menu
- Signature order
- Try: dim sum platter, khao suey, mushroom tempura
- Good for
- Vegan, Jain and vegetarian groups
Why it matters
Why Dip Dash, Al Barsha is worth your time
Vegan and Jain travellers face a week of Indian food in Dubai, and a Pan-Asian cafe that lists vegan and Jain cooking gives them a change. It is useful as a second restaurant on a longer stay rather than the first.
Al Barsha is a residential and business area rather than a tourist district, so the restaurant serves locals and families. We do not claim a history or awards; the case rests on the stated menu and the ease of reaching it.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Dim sum platter
A ten-piece platter is named on the menu.
- 02
In-house dips
Dips made fresh are a feature.
- 03
Separate vegan menu
Ask for it by name.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ask for the vegan menu when you sit down; another guide notes it is separate. Dishes named by Property Finder include cold millet pizza, a ten-piece dim sum platter, khao suey, Thai brew and shroom tempura. A second guide singles out bao.
The restaurant is described as serving vegetarian, vegan and Jain cuisine. We have not applied tags, because the pages we read do not say the whole kitchen is vegan or that the Jain food is the sole offering. If you eat strictly, ask which dishes are made without dairy, onion, garlic or root vegetables, and ask staff to confirm.
Share the dim sum and a noodle or khao suey dish, which gives a spread without too much spice. Al Barsha is away from the older districts, so combine the visit with a Mall of the Emirates trip or take a taxi back.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask for the vegan menu
- State Jain restrictions before ordering
- Confirm hours
- Book a taxi back
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Rasis Business Centre, Mashreq Road, Al Barsha 1
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Ground-floor shop unit in a business building, with metro access nearby in Al Barsha. The Pan-Asian menu is lighter than many Indian dinners, which some older travellers prefer.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins appear normal. One guide lists 11:30 am to 11:00 pm Sunday to Thursday and 11:30 am to 11:30 pm Friday and Saturday; confirm first.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Ground-floor shop unit in a business building, with metro access nearby in Al Barsha. The Pan-Asian menu is lighter than many Indian dinners, which some older travellers prefer.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Dip Dash fully vegan?
No. It serves vegetarian, vegan and Jain cuisine, with a separate vegan menu.
Is it Indian food?
No, it is Pan-Asian with dips and dim sum.
Where is it?
Rasis Business Centre, Mashreq Road, Al Barsha 1.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
