Lebanese setting
A villa, rustic décor and vintage furniture create an old-school Lebanese atmosphere that reviewers compare with old Beirut.
Al Falamanki Dubai
Jumeirah
Al Falamanki Dubai is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah built around an old-school villa setting, nostalgic décor and a relaxed café atmosphere. Come for authentic dishes such as manakish, then settle in for shisha, backgammon or football with friends.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
6,152 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Garden seating
The green outdoor garden is a peaceful choice for dinner when the weather is cooler.
Manakish
Cheese and zaatar manakish are repeatedly described as fresh, tasty and worth ordering.
Match atmosphere
Large screens and a lively crowd make it a strong choice for watching football with friends.
Leisure space
You can linger over coffee or shisha, play backgammon and join the social café atmosphere.
Attentive floor team
Several reviews describe the floor staff as welcoming and professional, including during busy periods.
Clean facilities
One long-term review specifically praised the restaurant’s cleanliness and toilets.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book before busy evening periods, as the restaurant can fill quickly and reservations may still involve a wait.
Choose outdoors. Ask for the backyard garden when the weather is pleasant; it is repeatedly singled out as a calmer seating choice.
Expect smoke. If you do not smoke, ask about seating before settling in, since much of the venue is dedicated to smokers.
Order manakish. For a first food order, cheese and zaatar manakish is a dependable review-backed starting point.
Allow time. Plan for a leisurely visit rather than a quick meal: some reviews mention delays, while others stayed for hours.
Check charges. Review the bill carefully: one diner was charged for two juices after requesting two flavours of one juice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
شارع شاطئ جميرة - across Four Seasons Resort
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Heavy smoke
Most seating is smoking-oriented, and reviewers report smoke, foggy air and limited separation for non-smokers.
AC problems
Several visits were affected by heat or weak air conditioning, including difficulty finding a comfortable table.
Uneven shisha
Shisha feedback varies sharply: one recent visit found it burned out in under 30 minutes, while others found it smooth.
Slow service
Some diners report long waits and cold food, particularly on disappointing visits.
High pricing
Reviews raise concerns about rising prices, small portions and extra charges such as bread or drinks.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
almost 400 AED
breakfast for 2 with 1 shisha
“A breakfast for 2 with 1 shisha was almost 400 AED!! It hasn’t always been the case and, while we really like the place and have been visiting for years, the prices really need a revision”Google review · January 2026
over AED 700
three people minimum spend
“We ended up paying over AED 700 for three people, yet none of us enjoyed the evening or felt we received value for the money”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Al Falamanki Dubai is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah that works best as a long, sociable outing rather than a quick meal. Reviewers come for cheese and zaatar manakish, hummus with meat, grilled dishes and shisha, then stay for coffee, backgammon or football on the large screens. The villa setting, vintage furniture and old-Beirut styling are the main draw.
There is indoor and outdoor seating, including a green garden that several visitors enjoyed in cooler weather. Service feedback is mixed but often warm and attentive, with some diners praising prompt food and others reporting long waits. The venue can become lively and crowded in the evening, so reservations are sensible at busy times.
It is also strongly smoke-oriented: reviewers mention shisha throughout the space, foggy air and no clearly separate non-smoking area, making it a difficult choice for anyone sensitive to smoke or bringing children. Value is the main caution. A breakfast for two with one shisha was reported at almost AED 400, while another table paid AED 385 for two shishas, manakish, juice, water and coffees.
Recent reviews also mention heat from weak air conditioning, inconsistent shisha quality and occasional concerns about portion sizes. Check the bill and ask about seating before settling in.