Crisp falafel
Falafel is praised for being crispy outside, fluffy inside, and full of flavour; the stuffed version adds options such as cheese or chilli.
مطعم أبو الحـمُّـــــص - Abu Al Homus Restaurant
Jumeirah Village Circle
Abu Al Homus is a small Levantine restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle serving Jordanian-Palestinian favourites. It is especially known in reviews for crisp falafel, including stuffed versions, and generous plates such as hummus with meat and Egyptian foul, with takeaway and delivery useful when seats are limited.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,070 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several reviews describe the portions as sizeable, including sandwiches that compare favourably with other falafel places.
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is a standout order, with one reviewer returning for hummus with liver and ordering a second portion.
Fresh cooking
Reviews mention fresh ingredients, hot plates, and food made fresh, including hummus, falafel and sandwiches.
Cultural setting
The decor and ambience reflect Palestinian culture and give the simple restaurant a distinctly local feel.
Friendly service
Customers often describe the team as kind, welcoming and professional, with clean uniforms and hygiene caps noted by one visitor.
Nearby parking
One review notes ample parking near the JVC location, while another also found parking available nearby.
Affordable meals
Customers repeatedly describe the food as affordable, with generous portions and occasional delivery-app offers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order ahead. Place your order before arriving to reduce the chance of waiting during busy periods.
Choose takeaway. If the small dining area is full or dispatch is crowded, use takeaway or delivery instead.
Try stuffed. Order stuffed falafel for a more distinctive option; reviews mention cheese, onion or sumac fillings and a spicy version with chilli.
Try liver. Chicken liver is one of the strongest review-backed choices, including as hummus with liver or in a sandwich.
Check parking. Confirm that any nearby space is genuinely permitted before leaving your car, given a reported AED 1,000 parking fine.
Expect compact. Plan for a simple, compact dine-in experience rather than spacious seating; one review counted five tables.
Plan the visit
Practical details
JVC
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:10 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Limited seating
The dine-in area is small, with one review describing around five tables and another estimating seating for 10 to 15 people.
Busy dispatch
At one visit, more than 10 delivery riders crowded the small space and a customer waited 15 minutes without assistance.
Possible delays
A morning visit reportedly took about 30 minutes for fatteh and falafel, despite the food quality being fine.
Warm seating
The dining area was reported as a little hot and cramped during one visit.
Parking confusion
One customer received a parking fine after believing the restaurant spaces were available, so parking signage or permissions may need checking.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 5
falafel sandwich plus drink
“a flafel sandwich plus drink for AED 5 ONLY”Google review · August 2024
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The Bottom Line
Abu Al Homus is a compact Levantine restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle focused on Jordanian-Palestinian comfort food. Falafel is the main draw: reviews describe it as crisp outside and fluffy inside, with stuffed versions that may include cheese or chilli. Hummus, chicken liver and foul are also repeatedly mentioned, making this a strong stop for a casual Arabic breakfast or street-food-style meal.
The menu works well for takeaway and delivery as well as a quick dine-in visit. Customers mention sizeable sandwiches, hummus with meat, Egyptian foul, fatteh and shakshuka. The chicken liver is worth noting: one reviewer liked hummus with liver so much they ordered a second portion.
Prices are generally described as affordable, and a past offer paired a falafel sandwich with a drink for AED 5. Inside, expect a small, simple setting with Palestinian cultural touches. Reviews variously describe around five tables or seating for roughly 10 to 15 people, so seats can fill quickly.
The restaurant is often praised for fresh food and friendly service, but one visit found the dispatch area overwhelmed by delivery riders and another reported a 30-minute wait in the morning. Ordering ahead is sensible, especially at busy times. Nearby parking is mentioned, but check that a space is actually permitted before leaving your car.