Em Sherif

Em Sherif is a distinguished fine-dining Oriental restaurant that offers unique, authentic Oriental cuisine which brings back forgotten traditional flavors.

PROS:

• You can see great views from here, even you can see Burj Khalifa.
• It’s very spacious with windows all around which makes it really cool as you can see all the movement happening in the boulevard while enjoying your meal.

CONS:

•  Being a Cafe means that it is dominated by shisha smokers, it’s a disadvantage for non-smokers so ask to sit upstairs to avoid the smell of shisha.
• Their prices are a bit expensive but it’s worth it comparing to the quality of food.

ESTABLISHED IN: 2016

OTHER BRANCHES: Lebanon, Kuwait, KSA, Abu Dhabi, Egypt

★★★★ 4.2

Sarbik Banerjea: Hands down some of the best Lebanese food in Dubai and globally I have tasted. You have to try their hummus and falafel. Service is good, waiters are knowledgeable. A lot I haven’t tried but some amazing dishes and do ask for the daily dish. Book in advance and save a daily dish if you’re interested. Also a major plus is the consistency of the dishes.

628 Google Reviews

Bebabel

Bebabel is a sub-brand of Babel, a unique Lebanese restaurant brand, renowned for its dynamic architecture, outstanding hospitality, and its signature culinary masterpieces.

PROS:

• The prime location is ideal to take family or friends to see the fountains as it will not be crowded like on ground, the view is fantastic.
• Perfectly well groomed staff, fast service, excellent manners of the waiters.
• A variety of vegetarian options available.

CONS: 

• Unfortunately in summer you can’t enjoy sitting in the outdoor area at al nafoura view but still worthy.
• Food portions are small compared to other similar cuisine but the prices are very affordable.
• This restaurant does not book in advance so it’s on walk in basis, if there are too many people then it will take an hour for your food to arrive, additional time for your bill to arrive.

OTHER BRANCHES: Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt

★★★★ 4.2

Seema Dhall: A beautiful and luxurious lebenese restaurant in Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall.
I was amazed not only by the delicious food but also by the wonderful service and awesome decor! The food was absolutely delicious, everything we ordered was tasty and flavoursome. The prices are reasonable, service is quick and the view of the Dubai fountain is great from the restaurant outdoor terrace.Its absolutely a ” must try” restaurant. The Falafels were the tastiest I had ever had in Dubai!

1,287 Google Reviews

Abd El Wahab

They named the Abd El Wahab after the street where it is in Beirut, Lebanon. With its oriental decor featuring damascene walls, brass, ornaments, and blown glass elements, the restaurant is an invitation to Lebanese Hospitality.

PROS:

•  They have seats available in the balcony which can be a very good area to sit during the winter.
• The food is very delicious and tasty with good varieties. Staff are friendly and caring.
• Vegetarian options and dietary restrictions available.

CONS: 

• The restaurant is expensive but given the food quality.
• Make sure to reserve a table in advance.
• The smell of smoking and shisha is very annoying, but there is a non-smoking section.

★★★★ 4.3

Jürgen Hatheier: Fantastic experience, as always. We came to El Wahab with a big group and the dining experience was a very good one. Nice views of the marina and excellent cuisine.

1,146 Google Reviews

Al Beiruti

Al Beiruti is an all-day dining destination with something for every part of every day. Bright mornings over freshly-made Mankoushé and that perfect cup of coffee, long lunches with the family, afternoons with friends animated by the sounds of Tawlé games, and loungy evenings well spent over a Shisha crafted to perfection by Al Beiruti’s very own Shisha Master.

PROS:

• They have smoking area and non smoking area. Valet parking is available.
• Very nice atmosphere. Delicious food. Service was very fast and professional.
• A breathtaking view over the point fountains a must to try.

CONS:

• Make sure to call ahead to check for availability as they tend to get busy.
• They don’t open the outdoor until 7 pm

OTHER BRANCHES: Egypt

★★★★ 4.4

Shweta Pandey: One of our favorite restaurants to dine in, host parties or even take aways. You can never go wrong with food at Al Beiruti. Taste, quantity, quality and presentation is always at par. Staff is amazing. Very professional and client experience is very good.

2,230 Google Reviews

Al Nafoorah

A feast of authentic Lebanese cuisine in an ornate dining room filled with evocative Arabic music, Located in Palm Jumeirah within an hotel.

PROS:

• Vegetarian options and dieatary restrictions are available.
• Food is amazing, varieties are good & quality is not questionable in such place, portions are good as well & appetizers are best of the best.
• It’s not a busy place, a great atmosphere that is quiet and private.

CONS:

• A little expensive, but the quality is incredible.
• Lighting is too bright, and the music is just terrible.

★★★★★ 4.5

Jun Amano: If you would like to have authentic and luxurious Lebanese food with a real touch of Middle Eastern atmosphere, this restaurant is highly recommended. All the Lebanese food is of course nice in taste but the way how it is decorated and serves is also the highlight of this restaurant. Very much satisfying coupled with the luxury of the hotel itself.

288 Google Reviews

Al Mandaloun

They offer their guests an option of dining indoors in a stylish yet warm décor, or outdoors at their atmospheric lounge terrace overlooking the water falls and gardens of DIFC, in a soothing and calm environment with an exquisite selection of shishas, delectable delights, flavorful teas, and lounge music to help relax your mind and soul.

PROS:

•  They offer an attached section for catering, take-away and home delivery.
• Serene atmosphere, a breathtaking view, cool breeze,  sounds of waterfall.
• They have a seating capacity of over a dozen tables, it is a very decent place for families.

CONS:

• Portions are small but food is delicious.

ESTABLISHED IN: 2005

★★★★ 4.2

Indu Shrivastav: Can’t describe how delicious the food is amazing tasty, i am drooling now, high quality tasty, its an arabic lebanese restaurant, its a must to try it at least twice, once for breakfast and another for lunch. Staff are welcoming and friendly,service is very fast and clean, i love the background old lebanese cultural songs. i took once my non arab colleagues they fell in love with the food, i am almost a daily customer and now my sister is addicted to the different selection of dishes. we feel if we are at home.

279 Google Reviews

Cafe Beirut

Black and white Beirut portraits of the era are hung on the round see-through domed ceiling which also allows the sun’s rays to flow into the main room and offers relaxing outdoors views.

PROS:

• The biggest highlight is the tree in the middle and seating around.
• A new beautiful restaurant. As soon as you enter you feel comfortable as if you are in the heart of Beirut.
• A very energetic staff and friendly nice atmosphere and music.

CONS:

• There is this municipal charge on the bill.
• Service was very friendly but it seems that they are understaffed in the non-smoking section.

★★★★ 4.3

Mary Bou Akl: We had an amazing experience from start to end! We were greeted at our entrance and guided to our table that was prebooked on the outdoor terrace. What an amazing spot for a weekend lunch to relax away from city views- even though the venue is actually located in Downtown!

555 Google Reviews

Awani

Levantine cuisine is a narrative of their history and its preparation pays homage to age-old traditions of cooking. Using ancestral tools and ingredients, they create dishes from the past that rewrite our recipe for the future.

PROS:

• The food is very tasty with beautiful ambiance, quick service and accomodating staff.
• You can enjoy a Shisha pipe in the upstairs area which is semi indoors.
• Tremendous view to the big wheel and the walk.

CONS:

•  It’s hard sometimes to get a table, very crowded.
• You need to pay parking if u stay longer than 3 hours which is 20 AED per hour.

OTHER BRANCHES: KSA

★★★★★ 4.5

Aroz Ahmed: I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Absolutely fantastic restaurant in Dubai if you’re into middle eastern foods. We went there without booking. Ordered our foods and surprised by the taste of them. Everything was on point. The interior design of the restaurant was also beautiful.

1,822 Google Reviews

Al Khaima

Al Khaima restaurant showcases the best of Middle Eastern flavours, from the menu to our incredible setting inspired by traditional Bedouin tents.

PROS:

• Good entertainment with regional dances.
• The food is so delicious, the great variety of dishes is amazing, the staff is so friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is a comfortable/relaxing vibe.
• When weather is nice you can enjoy outdoor sitting area with some kind of Arabic tent.

CONS:

• Be mindful of Layali nights on Fridays and Saturdays that mean it’s a set menu and you won’t be able to order a la carte.

★★★★ 4.2

Nina Warren: Myself and my friends we had a great time here with mouth watering food and Shisha. The atmosphere is super amazing as it has open spacious venue. I would highly recommend Al Khaima for its great Arabic food, service and Shisa. Will certainly be back in coming days. Exception service, exceptional food, great location! Booking is recommended! I recommend ordering several dishes and sharing. There is plenty of food, so you won’t go hungry.

123 Google Reviews

Habib Beirut

PROS:

• Fantastic dinner right on the marina promenade with excellent service.
• You can also order from the neighboring Italian and Japanese restaurants.
• The food is really good, the service is top notch and very affordable prices.

CONS:

• There is a minimum spend of 150 AED per person.

★★★★★ 4.7

Jamal Blackwell: The service and location of the restaurant were great! The staff members were awesome and very attentive to our needs while we ate. They even brought us a dessert to try as we were visiting for a special reunion. I order the lebanese grilled chicken with garlic sauce and it was perfect! Also their hummus was very tasty and bread was well-made too! Highly recommend!

777 Google Reviews