Lebanese flavours
Reviewers describe fresh, carefully prepared Lebanese dishes, with strong results across foul, hummus, salads and grilled meats.
Abou Rony Lebanese Restaurant- Jumeirah Village Circle. Circle Mall 2nd floor
Jumeirah Village Circle
Abou Rony is a Lebanese restaurant on the second floor of Circle Mall in Jumeirah Village Circle. Reviews point to carefully prepared Saj and manakish, generous breakfast portions, and a cosy setting, though service can vary from visit to visit.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
511 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Saj favourites
The Saj stands out, from chicken pesto Saj to Musakhan rolls and other bread-based dishes.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions larger than similar restaurants, and one breakfast platter fed three people.
Fresh preparation
A family visit reported scratch-made dishes, fresh salads, soft breads, juices with fruit pieces and enough food for five adults.
Warm atmosphere
The restaurant is repeatedly described as cosy, with a warm Lebanese feel and attractive modern-meets-Arabian decor.
Good coffee
Coffee is a notable extra, with reviewers specifically praising both the coffee and Arabic-style coffee.
Helpful service
Many reviews describe attentive, welcoming staff who offer recommendations and check on guests without being intrusive.
What to Eat at Abou Rony Lebanese Restaurant- Jumeirah Village Circle. Circle Mall 2nd floor How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Abou Rony Lebanese Restaurant- Jumeirah Village Circle. Circle Mall 2nd floor, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Abou Rony Lebanese Restaurant- Jumeirah Village Circle. Circle Mall 2nd floor, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Hummos Net +2
“The food taste is amazing! Exceptional hummos and fool in specific and very friendly service”
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Review excerpts
“The food taste is amazing! Exceptional hummos and fool in specific and very friendly service”March 2025
“The fattoush is creative and rich, the zaatar is so good, the falafel was delicious and the hummos is yummy.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (23)
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Foul Net +1
“I started with the foul, and it was absolutely fantastic.”
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“I started with the foul, and it was absolutely fantastic.”December 2024
“The food taste is amazing! Exceptional hummos and fool in specific and very friendly service”March 2025
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Beet n feta salad Net +1
“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”
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“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”February 2026
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Breakfast for 2 deal Net +1
“Their breakfast for 2 deal is a real good one. Infact 3 of us ended up finishing it. The taste, service and ambience everything is worth a mention.”
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“Their breakfast for 2 deal is a real good one. Infact 3 of us ended up finishing it. The taste, service and ambience everything is worth a mention.”April 2026
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Chicken muskhan Net +1
“I got the chicken muskhan and loved the taste, the pure ingridents and no oil or additives in the bread will definitely come back to try the others ask manaeshs, and it was cooked in olive oil!”
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“I got the chicken muskhan and loved the taste, the pure ingridents and no oil or additives in the bread will definitely come back to try the others ask manaeshs, and it was cooked in olive oil!”October 2025
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Chicken pesto saj Net +1
“Highly recommended! I had a very delicious chicken pesto saj — the flavors were amazing and perfectly balanced.”
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“Highly recommended! I had a very delicious chicken pesto saj — the flavors were amazing and perfectly balanced.”February 2026
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Falafel Net +1
“The fattoush is creative and rich, the zaatar is so good, the falafel was delicious and the hummos is yummy.”
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“The fattoush is creative and rich, the zaatar is so good, the falafel was delicious and the hummos is yummy.”February 2025
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Falafel platter Net +1
“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”
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“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”February 2026
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Falafel wrap Net +1
“I've had Lunch here 4 days in a row, Falafel Wrap and a Cappuccino for 25 DHS. You cant go wrong, its fresh, tastes good and the portions are good.”
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Review excerpts
“I've had Lunch here 4 days in a row, Falafel Wrap and a Cappuccino for 25 DHS. You cant go wrong, its fresh, tastes good and the portions are good.”May 2026
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Fatouch rice rolls Net +1
“Guys u need to come try this place that is newly opened at jvc circle mall on the second floor… the food is sooooo yummy and i highly recommend the fatouch rice rolls, i also had the tatar burak and the kafta manouche.”
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“Guys u need to come try this place that is newly opened at jvc circle mall on the second floor… the food is sooooo yummy and i highly recommend the fatouch rice rolls, i also had the tatar burak and the kafta manouche.”February 2025
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Fattoush Net +1
“The fattoush is creative and rich, the zaatar is so good, the falafel was delicious and the hummos is yummy.”
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“The fattoush is creative and rich, the zaatar is so good, the falafel was delicious and the hummos is yummy.”February 2025
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Fattoush wraps Net +1
“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”
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“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”February 2026
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Grilled chicken breast Net +1
“The grilled chicken breast was good but on a plate would be nice not on a cutting board.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled chicken breast was good but on a plate would be nice not on a cutting board.”May 2026
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Hummus dish with meat Net +1
“There's a hummus dish with meat in it, definitely choose that.”
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Review excerpts
“There's a hummus dish with meat in it, definitely choose that.”July 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”
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“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”February 2026
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Lamb bajin trabelseye Net +1
“I also tried the lamb bajin trabelseye and was pleasently suprised the taste was amazing!”
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“I also tried the lamb bajin trabelseye and was pleasently suprised the taste was amazing!”October 2025
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Musakhan rolls Net +1
“Was looking to have a chicken sandwich, instead they brought me a Picasso art level Musakhan Rolls. 10 out 10 would recommend.”
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“Was looking to have a chicken sandwich, instead they brought me a Picasso art level Musakhan Rolls. 10 out 10 would recommend.”June 2026
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Saj Net +1
“Absolutely adored the place, I would definetly come back with more people, the saj is to die, highly exceeded my expectations with the food and overall vibe of the place.”
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“Absolutely adored the place, I would definetly come back with more people, the saj is to die, highly exceeded my expectations with the food and overall vibe of the place.”May 2026
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Saj bread Net +1
“One small suggestion would be to offer more types of bread. Right now they serve saj bread, but it would be nice to have other options for people who prefer regular bread.”
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“One small suggestion would be to offer more types of bread. Right now they serve saj bread, but it would be nice to have other options for people who prefer regular bread.”April 2026
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Saj manakeesh Net +1
“They’re known for their Saj manakeesh and sandwiches (which I plan to try one by one!).”
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“They’re known for their Saj manakeesh and sandwiches (which I plan to try one by one!).”December 2024
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Shawarma wrap Net +1
“The shawarma wrap was delicious, we ordered many items & each one was delicious.”
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“The shawarma wrap was delicious, we ordered many items & each one was delicious.”April 2025
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Vege manakeesh Net +1
“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”
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Review excerpts
“The food presentation & taste is excellent..we ordered beet n feta salad..fattoush wraps, vege manakeesh, falafel platter and kunafa..each and every dish was fresh & flavourful.”February 2026
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Breakfast platter Net 0
Mixed feedback
“They have a great breakfast platter which is suitable for two people.”
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“They have a great breakfast platter which is suitable for two people.”December 2025
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Manakish Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The jams in the breakfast were exceptional and the manakish were to die for. 10/10!”
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“The jams in the breakfast were exceptional and the manakish were to die for. 10/10!”June 2025
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Arabic style coffee Net +1
“Arabic style coffee is one love also”
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Review excerpts
“Arabic style coffee is one love also”April 2025
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Cappuccino Net +1
“I've had Lunch here 4 days in a row, Falafel Wrap and a Cappuccino for 25 DHS. You cant go wrong, its fresh, tastes good and the portions are good.”
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Review excerpts
“I've had Lunch here 4 days in a row, Falafel Wrap and a Cappuccino for 25 DHS. You cant go wrong, its fresh, tastes good and the portions are good.”May 2026
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Beef shawerma platter Net −1
“Beef shawerma platter came cold and fries were also cold, the platter had one tea spoon (if not less) coleslaw as “side”, and the pickles on the side of the platter had hair on it (unfortunately didn’t take photo).”
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Critical review excerpts
“Beef shawerma platter came cold and fries were also cold, the platter had one tea spoon (if not less) coleslaw as “side”, and the pickles on the side of the platter had hair on it (unfortunately didn’t take photo).”May 2026
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Saj lebanese burger Net −1
“Saj Lebanese burger (the dough was not cooked) also i have video of the uncooked dough.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Saj Lebanese burger (the dough was not cooked) also i have video of the uncooked dough.”May 2026
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Shish tawook yogurt Net −1
“The food quality has gone down. The rice is low quality and no longer has vermacelli in it, the shish tawook yogurt has no flavour and watery.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food quality has gone down. The rice is low quality and no longer has vermacelli in it, the shish tawook yogurt has no flavour and watery.”May 2026
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Sunny-side up eggs Net −1
“I ordered a breakfast platter and sunny-side up eggs for my kids. When the eggs were served, they were undercooked, with a thick, raw, transparent layer on top of the yolk that was not properly set.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a breakfast platter and sunny-side up eggs for my kids. When the eggs were served, they were undercooked, with a thick, raw, transparent layer on top of the yolk that was not properly set.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Find upstairs. Look on Circle Mall’s second floor near the gym; the restaurant is accessible by elevator or escalator.
Allow time. Build in extra time for made-from-scratch dishes rather than planning a very quick meal.
Try breakfast. The breakfast platter is designed for two and one group of three finished it comfortably.
Order Saj. Saj is one of the clearest strengths; chicken pesto Saj and Musakhan rolls both received specific praise.
Mind the spice. If you order hummus with meat, ask about the spicy sauce before adding it.
Check the order. Because service and preparation were inconsistent in some visits, check that breakfast extras and hot dishes arrive as requested.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Some visits had poor service, including a five-minute wait without anyone approaching the table and weak menu knowledge.
Slow preparation
Fresh preparation can mean waiting longer, so this may not suit a rushed meal.
Food inconsistency
One visit reported cold shawarma and fries, uncooked Saj dough, and hair on the pickles.
Breakfast errors
A breakfast visit found the sunny-side-up eggs undercooked, with missing olive oil and dry bread.
Awkward seating
One reviewer found the tables small and awkward, with uncomfortable chairs and difficult bench seating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 DHS
Falafel Wrap and a Cappuccino
“I've had Lunch here 4 days in a row, Falafel Wrap and a Cappuccino for 25 DHS”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Abou Rony is a Lebanese restaurant on Circle Mall’s second floor in Jumeirah Village Circle, with a menu that suits both a quick solo meal and a family table. The dishes most clearly backed by reviews are Saj, manakish, foul, hummus, fattoush and shawarma. Breakfast is a real draw: the platter is described as suitable for two, while one group of three finished it.
The food is often praised for fresh preparation, generous portions and attractive presentation. Specific standouts include chicken pesto Saj, Musakhan rolls, hummus with meat, foul and Arabic-style coffee. One family of five reported eating generously for Dhs 390, while another reviewer had a falafel wrap and cappuccino for 25 DHS.
The atmosphere is cosy, with warm Lebanese touches and a modern-meets-Arabian interior. There are a few practical caveats. Scratch cooking can take time, and service reviews are mixed: many diners found the staff attentive and helpful, but others reported being left waiting, weak menu knowledge or forgotten extras.
A separate visit found cold shawarma and fries and uncooked Saj dough. It is worth checking your order, allowing extra time and looking carefully for the upstairs location near the gym.