Generous portions
Lunch portions were described as generous, with fresh, flavourful food arriving beautifully presented.
Adam Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى ادم
Jumeirah
Adam Restaurant & Cafe in Jumeirah combines a relaxed café setting with Levantine and Iraqi-leaning dishes, plus sushi and shisha. Reviews point to generous portions, polished presentation and a warm atmosphere, while the multi-floor layout and late hours make it workable for lingering meals or evening gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
733 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha
Several reviews single out the shisha, describing it as smooth, flavourful and especially well prepared.
Levantine dishes
Reviews praise the hummus, grilled meats, warm bread and lentil soup as fresh, rich and well prepared.
Iftar buffet
The Ramadan open buffet was praised for its variety, taste and attentive service.
Atmosphere
The setting is repeatedly described as warm, cosy and welcoming, with Arabic-inspired décor and relaxed seating.
Live music
One review notes that a singer and pianist perform after 10:30, adding to the evening atmosphere.
Late hours
A review says the restaurant stays open until 3 AM and has three floors with plenty of seating.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available, which several visitors considered useful for this area.
What to Eat at Adam Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى ادم 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 Adam Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى ادم, 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.
These items at Adam Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى ادم got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“I tried the chicken pizza, za’atar salad, and a wonderfully creamy grated mushroom pasta – all absolutely scrumptious.”
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“I tried the chicken pizza, za’atar salad, and a wonderfully creamy grated mushroom pasta – all absolutely scrumptious.”July 2025
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Crab salad Net +1
“The food is very delicious — the crab salad is especially tasty, and overall, the dishes are exceptional.”
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“The food is very delicious — the crab salad is especially tasty, and overall, the dishes are exceptional.”July 2025
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Grated mushroom pasta Net +1
“I tried the chicken pizza, za’atar salad, and a wonderfully creamy grated mushroom pasta – all absolutely scrumptious.”
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“I tried the chicken pizza, za’atar salad, and a wonderfully creamy grated mushroom pasta – all absolutely scrumptious.”July 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus was creamy and rich, the grilled meats were perfectly seasoned and tender, and the bread was warm and fresh.”
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“The hummus was creamy and rich, the grilled meats were perfectly seasoned and tender, and the bread was warm and fresh.”January 2026
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Humus Net +1
“Food was delicious all dishes including the best lentil soup, humus and bread that i ever eat.”
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“Food was delicious all dishes including the best lentil soup, humus and bread that i ever eat.”December 2025
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Iraqi soup Net +1
“Delicious Iraqi soup and kebabs, love the Iraqi tea and desserts 🫶🏻 the location is also very convenient”
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“Delicious Iraqi soup and kebabs, love the Iraqi tea and desserts 🫶🏻 the location is also very convenient”May 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Food was delicious all dishes including the best lentil soup, humus and bread that i ever eat.”
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“Food was delicious all dishes including the best lentil soup, humus and bread that i ever eat.”December 2025
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Pasta with shrimp Net +1
“The pasta with shrimp was a standout—rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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“The pasta with shrimp was a standout—rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”May 2025
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Pizza with nutella and strawberries Net +1
“Beautiful interior; very nice serving of food. I enjoyed all the food - the sushi were wonderful and also ordered the tender chicken. Also pleased with the dessert - pizza with Nutella and strawberries.”
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“Beautiful interior; very nice serving of food. I enjoyed all the food - the sushi were wonderful and also ordered the tender chicken. Also pleased with the dessert - pizza with Nutella and strawberries.”July 2025
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Prawn tempura Net +1
“Majed really gave us the confidence to try the sushi and majed sent a salad with fruit and veggies. We then enjoyed the food so much we ordered the burger and prawn tempura.”
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“Majed really gave us the confidence to try the sushi and majed sent a salad with fruit and veggies. We then enjoyed the food so much we ordered the burger and prawn tempura.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (5)
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Ramadan buffet Net +1
“The Ramadan buffet was incredibly delicious. I haven’t had such tasty food for a long time!”
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“The Ramadan buffet was incredibly delicious. I haven’t had such tasty food for a long time!”March 2026
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Shish tawook Net +1
“The food was good — I tried the Shish Tawook and it was tasty and well-prepared.”
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“The food was good — I tried the Shish Tawook and it was tasty and well-prepared.”December 2025
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Tender chicken Net +1
“Beautiful interior; very nice serving of food. I enjoyed all the food - the sushi were wonderful and also ordered the tender chicken. Also pleased with the dessert - pizza with Nutella and strawberries.”
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“Beautiful interior; very nice serving of food. I enjoyed all the food - the sushi were wonderful and also ordered the tender chicken. Also pleased with the dessert - pizza with Nutella and strawberries.”July 2025
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Turkish mix grill Net +1
“Food is delicious , highly recommended to try Turkish mix grill .”
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“Food is delicious , highly recommended to try Turkish mix grill .”June 2025
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Za’atar salad Net +1
“I tried the chicken pizza, za’atar salad, and a wonderfully creamy grated mushroom pasta – all absolutely scrumptious.”
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“I tried the chicken pizza, za’atar salad, and a wonderfully creamy grated mushroom pasta – all absolutely scrumptious.”July 2025
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Iraqi tea Net +1
“Delicious Iraqi soup and kebabs, love the Iraqi tea and desserts 🫶🏻 the location is also very convenient”
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“Delicious Iraqi soup and kebabs, love the Iraqi tea and desserts 🫶🏻 the location is also very convenient”May 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Falafel Net −1
“Falafel is ready made frozen tooooo bad”
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Critical review excerpts
“Falafel is ready made frozen tooooo bad”June 2026
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Iraqi qouzi Net −1
“The first time I ordered Iraqi Qouzi, I asked for shoulder but I got a neck.”
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“The first time I ordered Iraqi Qouzi, I asked for shoulder but I got a neck.”June 2026
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Mohamrah Net −1
“Mohamrah theres no bulgur only cumin”
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“Mohamrah theres no bulgur only cumin”June 2026
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Turkish baklava Net −1
“Had some Turkish baklava, was not great !”
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“Had some Turkish baklava, was not great !”April 2026
Drinks 1
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Melon juice Net −1
“A few friends had issues with melon juice they ordered that came flavorless and was clearly watered down, you could see the amount of once the juices settled. They complained and got new ones which were normal.”
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Critical review excerpts
“A few friends had issues with melon juice they ordered that came flavorless and was clearly watered down, you could see the amount of once the juices settled. They complained and got new ones which were normal.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Verify offers. Call ahead before relying on a social-media breakfast offer; one visitor found it had already ended.
Allow time. If you are meeting a group, allow extra time for food; one football visit reported orders arriving an hour apart.
Check breakfast. Ask how breakfast dishes are prepared and what comes with them, after a review found fattah cold and without hummus.
Try shisha. Shisha is a strong reason to visit, with reviews describing it as smooth, flavourful and well prepared.
Evening timing. For live entertainment, arrive after 10:30, when one review says a singer and pianist perform.
Use valet. Valet parking is available, and the restaurant was reported open until 3 AM for late dinners or shisha.
Plan the visit
Practical details
716 Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim Second - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Some visits involved lengthy delays, including food arriving an hour apart and one cancelled meal appearing much later.
Order issues
A reviewer received an Iraqi Qouzi neck after specifically ordering the shoulder, and a soup arrived after the main course.
Breakfast quality
One breakfast review criticised frozen falafel, cold fattah without hummus and poor pastries.
Table basics
A football-match visit reported missing cutlery, no salt on the table and little management response to complaints.
Offer changes
A weekend breakfast offer seen on social media had ended by the time the customer arrived.
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The Bottom Line
Adam Restaurant & Cafe is a Jumeirah dining and shisha spot with a broad Middle Eastern menu and some Japanese options. Reviews mention Iraqi soup and kebabs, hummus, grilled meats, Shish Tawook, sushi and generous sharing portions. Presentation is a recurring strength, and the atmosphere leans warm, cosy and Arabic-inspired rather than quick and purely casual.
Shisha is one of the clearest draws, with visitors describing it as smooth, flavourful and beautifully prepared. The venue also suits evening catch-ups: one review mentions a singer and pianist after 10:30, while another says it stays open until 3 AM. It has three floors, including a reservable event hall, and valet parking is available.
There is a meaningful service caveat. Several customers reported long waits, missing cutlery or table seasoning, incorrect dishes and poor follow-up when meals went wrong. One group had food arrive an hour apart, while another received a cancelled meal after waiting so long.
Breakfast feedback is particularly uneven, including complaints about frozen falafel, cold fattah and disappointing pastries. If you are visiting for a group meal or breakfast, confirm current offers and allow extra time. Ramadan buffet reviews, by contrast, describe varied food and attentive service.