9 best restaurants in Jumeirah to try this week

Time Out Dubai

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One of Dubai's OG neighbourhoods, Jumeirah doesn't just have a gorgeous coastline — it's also home to some of the city's best restaurants.
You're spoilt for choice round here, from cute coffee shops to dreamy terraces, live grills and award-winning eateries.
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Settle that ever-growing appetite and pull up a chair at one of these next time you're in the neighbourhood.
10 restaurants in Jumeirah to try next
BRIX Café
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BRIX café and dessert bar comes from the team behind 3 Fils and is a cute spot for a lazy meal and moreish coffee. The setting is charming, at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, making it a relaxed spot for a catch up with friends.
If you have a sweet tooth, you're in the right place as the wide-ranging dessert and pastry menu is absolutely excellent. From carrot cake to lemon and basil sponge, basque cheesecake and millefeuille, each treat has a quirky twist on the original and they look as good as they taste. It's brilliant and it's officially one of the best cafés in Dubai for 2025.
Open Fri-Wed 7am-11.30am; Thu 8am-11.30pm. Jumeirah Fishing Harbour 1, brixdessert.com/café (054 515 7861).
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı
If you want to experience a real Turkish breakfast, Bazlama is the place to go. There are six branches of this family-run restaurant in Turkey and now one in Dubai, set within a charming Jumeirah villa.
Order the set menu at just Dhs116 and delight as plate after plate is served to you by some of the friendliest waiters in town. Turkish cheese, menemen, eggplant saksuka, beef sucuk, burek bites, cinnamon balls and a library of home-made dips and jams to smear over the ridiculously delicious Bazlama and Pisi breads. The food just keeps on coming and it's all brilliant.
For founder Anne Nurten, it's about serving breakfast with a mother's touch – which means you don't leave until you are full. Very full and very happy, in our experience.
Open daily 9am-5pm. Al Safa 1, bazlamakahvalti.com (04 236 4056).
Khadak
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The new casual Indian spot, Khadak, has a story to share, and it does so through every little detail—from the quirky knick-knacks and vibrant wall art to its revival of forgotten recipes and the culinary journey of its chef-founder, Naved Nasir, who made waves at London's iconic Dishoom.
The menu takes you on a tour of India's street food scene, with dishes like the Radio Café kheema pao, a heartfelt nod to Bombay's legendary Radio Café, and the chicken sukka, straight from the coastal kitchens of Mangalore.
Each dish is crafted to pull you in with a tempting description and served in a way that'll make you want to shout about it from the rooftops.
Open Sun-Thu 9am-midnight, Fri-Sat 9am-1am. Villa 426, 12 Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah 2, khadak.com (058 979 7830).
Lana Lusa
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We've long been fans of Lana Lusa's traditional Portuguese cuisine (that's why you'll find it in Time Out Market Dubai), but in its new home at the Four Seasons Private Residences, both the food and the dining experience have levelled up.
It's a gorgeous space for a start, with a dreamy terrace overlooking Dubai Canal, and while there's still that home-cooked vibe with recipes from the founder's grandmother, the menu also includes more diverse Mediterranean dishes.
It's licensed as well, with Portuguese grape and mixed drinks to pair with your meal.
Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai, Jumeirah 2 lanalusa.com (04 380 1515).
Mimi Kakushi
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This cooler-than-cool Japanese restaurant at Dubai's exclusive Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach counts Scalini and COYA among its illustrious neighbours. Inspired by 1920s Osaka, Mimi Kakushi is all chic furnishings and excellent furnishings.
With excellent sushi, robata, claypots and grills (the black cod is terrific) Mimi Kakushi retains its title as the best Japanese restaurant in Dubai for the third year, and you'll certainly be back time and again.
Brunch fans, you'll be pleased to hear that Mimi Kakushi also has an excellent brunch offering too for when you want to sample all the signatures. Don't forget to stop in for a Japanese-inspired drink at the restaurant bar for a drink pre- or post-dinner, too.
Open daily noon-2am. Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, mimikakushi.ae (04 379 4811).
Netsu
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This high-end Japanese restaurant comes alive every Saturday afternoon for brunch, a seemingly never-ending delivery of rather brilliant Japanese cuisine.
Each table receives starters to share, including salmon tacos, wagyu beef gyoza and Korean fried chicken, followed by a seasonal sashimi platter, served shrouded in dry ice for a touch of theatre.
Signature maki rolls are made tableside, while each guest can choose one large dish (the grilled giant tiger prawn is impressive) which you can snaffle solo or share with your group. Your feast concludes with a dessert platter, so save space for a mochi or two.
Open Sun-Thu 6.30pm-11.30pm, Fri 6.30pm-midnight, Sat 12.30pm-3.30pm, 6.30pm-midnight. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah 1, mandarinoriental.com (04 777 2232).
Orfali Bros.
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Consistently excellent, Orfali Bros Bistro is renowned as one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Dubai. Helmed by celebrity chef Mohamad Orfali and his siblings Wassim and Omar, the menu here is fresh, fusion and with plenty to talk about, with the Orfali bayildi, umami éclair and OB croquettes being just three of the incredible creations that are in store.
Having been named the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the city multiple times by Time Out Dubai, it's an eatery that needs to be visited.
Open daily noon-6pm, 7pm-11pm. Wasl 51, Jumeirah, orfalibros.com (04 259 2477).
Scalini
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To find Scalini, you need to hop into a lift and head down to the restaurant's sunken garden at Restaurant Village at Four Seasons Resort Dubai. A popular place at any given time of day or night, Scalini draws in a loyal crowd.
The terrace is a charming spot for an al fresco dinner with friends, while inside bright whites and modern art give a cool feel. Pizzas, pasta, grills, salads and more all fly out the kitchen.
Having started out in London's Knightsbridge, this chic restaurant has made a name for itself in Dubai. Go see for yourself.
Open daily noon-midnight. Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, scalini-dubai.com (04 349 0068).
Sufret Maryam
Credit: ITP Images, Sufret Maryam
There must be something in the water at Wasl 51. New to Time Out Dubai's top 10 MENA restaurants in Dubai is Sufret Maryam, the latest creation from Salam Dakkak, chef-owner of Dubai institution Bait Maryam.
Her new venture is a lot bigger but still cosy, thoughtfully decorated with works from Middle Eastern artists and rustic knick-knacks. Nostalgic Palestinian and Jordanian dishes are elevated to the level you'd expect from such a renowned chef, beautifully presented and executed.
Splash out on the La'Moshet Maryam, a slow-cooked lamb shoulder marinated in chef Salam's special spices. It's a taste experience you'll want to repeat again and again.
Open daily 9am-midnight. Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, sufretmaryam.com (050 417 2272).
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