Veg and Vegan options -DXB Terminal 3
Finding vegetarian and vegan food at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is easy, especially at Terminal 3. From fresh salads, smoothies and sandwiches to Indian, Middle Eastern and international dishes, travellers can find plenty of meat-free choices across the terminal. This guide covers restaurants and cafés offering vegetarian and vegan options at Terminal 3 Arrivals and Concourses A, B and C, helping you find a suitable meal, snack or drink before your flight.
Whether you are looking for a quick coffee and snack, Indian food, Middle Eastern flavours, sandwiches, smoothies or a more substantial meal before your flight, there are several places to choose from.
Terminal 3 has the largest selection of dining outlets at Dubai International Airport, with vegan choices available in Arrivals as well as across the A, B and C Gates.
Vegetarian Options at DXB Terminal 3
Terminal 3 Arrivals
Costa Coffee
A convenient stop for coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and light bites, with vegetarian options available.
Saddle
The home-grown café serves speciality coffee, smoothies and café favourites, with vegetarian choices available.
Starbucks
Coffee, cold drinks, pastries and light food are available, including vegetarian choices.
Concourse B
Costa Coffee – Near Gates B17 and B25
Coffee, drinks, sandwiches and snacks, with vegetarian options available.
Five Guys – Near Gate B10
Known for burgers, fries and shakes, with vegetarian choices available.
flour + stone – Near Gate B10
Serves globally inspired flatbreads, baked goods and grab-and-go snacks, with vegetarian options.
Grabb’it – Near Gate B12
A handy stop for smoothies and snacks, with vegetarian choices available.
Hard Rock Cafe – Near Gate B25
Classic American-style dining with vegetarian choices on the menu.
L’Éclair de Génie – Near Gate B15
A French pâtisserie offering sweet treats, with vegetarian options available.
McDonald’s – Near Gate B26
The familiar fast-food chain is marked as having vegetarian options at its Concourse B outlet.
O’Briens – Near Gate B14
An Irish café specialising in sandwiches and grab-and-go food, with vegetarian choices.
Paper Café – Near Gate B23
Offers snacks, sandwiches and hot drinks, with vegetarian options available.
ROOTS – Near Gate B9
A good choice for lighter food, including salads, sandwiches and other fresh options.
Starbucks – Near Gate B18
Offers coffee, cold drinks, pastries and food, including vegetarian choices.
Story Kitchen & Bar – Near Gate B9
Serves dishes inspired by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian flavours, with vegetarian options available.
The Daily DXB – Near Gate B10
A food hall offering several different cuisines, including pizza, poke bowls and Asian food, with vegetarian choices available.
Treehouse Juicery – Near Gate B12
A useful choice for juices, smoothies and lighter food, with vegetarian options.
Veranda Café
A casual café option in Concourse B with vegetarian choices available.
Budweiser Bar – Near Gate B27
A sports bar serving casual food and drinks, with vegetarian options available.
Concourse C
All’Antico Vinaio – Near Gate C13
The popular Florentine sandwich shop offers vegetarian choices among its freshly prepared sandwiches.
Food Village – Near Gate C11
A collection of different dining concepts offering international food, with vegetarian options available.
McCafé – Near Gate C12
A convenient choice for coffee, drinks and lighter bites, with vegetarian options.
S34 – Near Gate C35
Serves Middle Eastern and Asian-fusion flavours, with vegetarian choices available.
Starbucks – Near Gates C1 and C18
Offers hot and cold drinks along with pastries and snacks, including vegetarian options.
Tranzeet – Concourse C
Serves American and Asian-inspired food with vegetarian choices available.
O’Regan’s Irish Bar & Restaurant – Near Gate C14
An Irish-style restaurant and bar serving a varied menu that includes vegetarian options.
The Sports Shack – Near Gate C23
A casual sports bar and restaurant with vegetarian choices available.
Vegan Options
Travellers following a vegan diet also have a number of choices at Terminal 3. The outlets below are identified as offering vegan options; however, they are not necessarily completely vegan restaurants.
It is always advisable to confirm the ingredients when ordering, particularly for sauces, dressings, breads, pastries and speciality drinks.
Terminal 3 Arrivals
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee at Terminal 3 Arrivals offers vegan choices alongside its coffee, drinks and snacks.
Saddle
Saddle at Terminal 3 Arrivals is marked as offering vegan options. Check the current selection at the café when ordering.
Concourse A
Here-O Donuts
Here-O Donuts offers handcrafted doughnuts, including vegan varieties, making it a useful option for travellers looking for a plant-based sweet treat.
Concourse B
Costa Coffee – Near Gates B17 and B25
Vegan options are available alongside coffee and other refreshments.
Grabb’it – Near Gate B12
Offers smoothies and quick snacks, with vegan choices available.
Hard Rock Cafe – Near Gate B25
The Concourse B restaurant is marked as offering vegan options.
Story Kitchen & Bar – Near Gate B9
Its Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian-influenced menu includes vegan choices.
The Daily DXB – Near Gate B10
With several food concepts in one location, The Daily DXB offers vegan choices among its selection of international dishes.
Treehouse Juicery – Near Gate B12
A particularly useful stop for plant-based travellers looking for juices, smoothies and lighter food.
Concourse C
Food Village – Near Gate C11
The variety of dining concepts at Food Village includes vegan choices.
S34 – Near Gate C35
Middle Eastern and Asian-inspired food is available, including vegan options.
Tranzeet – Concourse C
The American and Asian-inspired menu includes vegan choices.
Before Ordering
Menus may also change. Vegan travellers in particular should check whether breads, sauces, dressings, desserts and drinks contain dairy, eggs, honey or other animal-derived ingredients before ordering.
For travellers with food allergies, dietary requirements should be explained separately to restaurant staff, as a vegetarian or vegan dish is not automatically allergen-free.