Folly by Nick & Scott (Modern European)

Folly by Nick & Scott produces some of Dubai's most technically accomplished cooking, with a menu rotating according to the chefs' latest research trip rather than market trends. The eight-course tasting menu costs AED 600 per person, 20% cheaper than the average fine dining option in this list but 15% more expensive than Reform Social & Grill. Data shows 70% of ingredients come from within a 100km radius, supporting local producers more than any rival on this list. Folly outperforms #8 (Torno Subito) in technical precision, though its portion sizes are smaller than the typical competitor.