Scenic setting
Outdoor tables are praised for their Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah views, with one birthday table catching fireworks outdoors.
Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Al Qasr
Al Sufouh
Al Nafoorah is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Sufouh, set within Jumeirah Al Qasr. Guests come for Lebanese dishes such as lamb chops and mixed grill, alongside outdoor dining with views towards Burj Al Arab.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,838 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled dishes
Lamb chops, mixed grill and kebabs receive especially strong praise, including tender meat and well-seasoned grilling.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as attentive and accommodating, including help with large groups, celebrations and dietary requests.
Celebrations
Birthday and anniversary visits can feel thoughtfully handled; reviewers mention reserved tables, fireworks views and complimentary birthday cake.
Vegetarian choice
One group found a generous spread of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, with staff able to discuss allergies and dietary preferences.
Shisha selection
Shisha is part of the evening experience, with one review noting an impressive range of options.
What to Eat at Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Al Qasr 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 Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Al Qasr, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Al Qasr got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lamb chops Net +3
“The charcoal grill prepared the most tender lamb chops that simply melted in my mouth.”
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“The charcoal grill prepared the most tender lamb chops that simply melted in my mouth.”May 2024
“We ordered grill lamb chop. The food is great. The waiter didn’t ask how we want the lamb to be cooked, but the meat came out perfect median well, juicy and tender.”August 2023
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Al nafoorah humus Net +2
“I can especially recommend the Al Nafoorah humus!”
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“I can especially recommend the Al Nafoorah humus!”October 2024
“Highlights of my meal included Chef Ali’s Tata’s Salad, and the best hummus I have ever tried, enriched with pine seeds and diced beef.”May 2024
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Iftar Net +2
“We visited Al Nafoorah a Lebanese restaurant for Iftar and had a wonderful experience. The ambience is beautiful, with lovely Ramzan lights and an excellent view. The cuisine is delicious, and we truly enjoyed our Iftar. We really enjoyed a lot.”
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“We visited Al Nafoorah a Lebanese restaurant for Iftar and had a wonderful experience. The ambience is beautiful, with lovely Ramzan lights and an excellent view. The cuisine is delicious, and we truly enjoyed our Iftar. We really enjoyed a lot.”March 2026
“Very nice Lebanese restaurant with view in Dubai! It was pretty nice Iftar, Full of Nice food, really Enjoyed it. Badr was taking care of us, He was very attentive :)”March 2026
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Mixed grill Net +2
“Exceptional Lebanese food in a gorgeous setting. Al Nafoorah never disappoints. The lamb chops and mixed grill are top-tier, and the service is always warm and professional. Make sure to save room for the Arabic sweets and Moroccan tea at the end. It’s pricey, but for the quality of the ingredients and the atmosphere of Al Qasr.”
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“Exceptional Lebanese food in a gorgeous setting. Al Nafoorah never disappoints. The lamb chops and mixed grill are top-tier, and the service is always warm and professional. Make sure to save room for the Arabic sweets and Moroccan tea at the end. It’s pricey, but for the quality of the ingredients and the atmosphere of Al Qasr.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Baklava cheesecake Net +1
“The desserts of Baklava Cheesecake presentation and the taste was delicious.”
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“The desserts of Baklava Cheesecake presentation and the taste was delicious.”May 2025
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The food is truly phenomenal! Please try the cheesecake, you will be amazed by the taste!”
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“The food is truly phenomenal! Please try the cheesecake, you will be amazed by the taste!”May 2024
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Cheesecake baklawa Net +1
“The absolute standout was the dessert, Cheesecake Baklawa—a luxurious blend of cheesecake cream and pistachio paste, layered with filo baklawa dough, and served with Mastika ice cream. It’s a masterpiece of flavor and texture.”
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“The absolute standout was the dessert, Cheesecake Baklawa—a luxurious blend of cheesecake cream and pistachio paste, layered with filo baklawa dough, and served with Mastika ice cream. It’s a masterpiece of flavor and texture.”May 2024
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Chef ali’s tata’s salad Net +1
“Highlights of my meal included Chef Ali’s Tata’s Salad, and the best hummus I have ever tried, enriched with pine seeds and diced beef.”
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“Highlights of my meal included Chef Ali’s Tata’s Salad, and the best hummus I have ever tried, enriched with pine seeds and diced beef.”May 2024
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Chicken liver with pomegranates Net +1
“The food was amazing, the chicken liver with pomegranates we ordered was perfectly cooked and seasoned.”
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“The food was amazing, the chicken liver with pomegranates we ordered was perfectly cooked and seasoned.”May 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“The kebabs were absolutely delicious — perfectly grilled, juicy, and seasoned just right. From the chicken tikka to the lamb seekh, every bite was full of flavor. They also had great vegetarian options which our team appreciated. All the salad are good.”
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“The kebabs were absolutely delicious — perfectly grilled, juicy, and seasoned just right. From the chicken tikka to the lamb seekh, every bite was full of flavor. They also had great vegetarian options which our team appreciated. All the salad are good.”April 2025
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Gelato Net +1
“The Kunafa was delicious- great cheese pull with strong rose essence and aroma, the chocolate fondant cake unfortunately had been overcooked so there was no fondant, but the helpful waiter exchanged it for some nice gelato.”
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“The Kunafa was delicious- great cheese pull with strong rose essence and aroma, the chocolate fondant cake unfortunately had been overcooked so there was no fondant, but the helpful waiter exchanged it for some nice gelato.”May 2023
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Kunafa Net +1
“The Kunafa was delicious- great cheese pull with strong rose essence and aroma, the chocolate fondant cake unfortunately had been overcooked so there was no fondant, but the helpful waiter exchanged it for some nice gelato.”
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“The Kunafa was delicious- great cheese pull with strong rose essence and aroma, the chocolate fondant cake unfortunately had been overcooked so there was no fondant, but the helpful waiter exchanged it for some nice gelato.”May 2023
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Kunafa with cheese Net +1
“The Kunafa with cheese was also fantastic.”
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“The Kunafa with cheese was also fantastic.”May 2025
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Lamb seekh Net +1
“The kebabs were absolutely delicious — perfectly grilled, juicy, and seasoned just right. From the chicken tikka to the lamb seekh, every bite was full of flavor. They also had great vegetarian options which our team appreciated. All the salad are good.”
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“The kebabs were absolutely delicious — perfectly grilled, juicy, and seasoned just right. From the chicken tikka to the lamb seekh, every bite was full of flavor. They also had great vegetarian options which our team appreciated. All the salad are good.”April 2025
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Manakish Net +1
“Music is a bit loud, however all the food was super nice. Totally recommend the savoury lentil salad and manakish”
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“Music is a bit loud, however all the food was super nice. Totally recommend the savoury lentil salad and manakish”October 2024
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Premium buffet Net +1
“We had the premium buffet at Al Nafoorah and everything—from the authentic flavours to the elegant presentation—was absolutely spot on. The food quality was exceptional, with true Levantine taste that’s hard to come by in such a refined setting.”
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“We had the premium buffet at Al Nafoorah and everything—from the authentic flavours to the elegant presentation—was absolutely spot on. The food quality was exceptional, with true Levantine taste that’s hard to come by in such a refined setting.”June 2025
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Savoury lentil salad Net +1
“Music is a bit loud, however all the food was super nice. Totally recommend the savoury lentil salad and manakish”
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“Music is a bit loud, however all the food was super nice. Totally recommend the savoury lentil salad and manakish”October 2024
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Set menu Net +1
“We were a large group with a set menu, but everything we had was outstanding — simple, yet flavorful.”
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“We were a large group with a set menu, but everything we had was outstanding — simple, yet flavorful.”July 2025
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Shish tawook Net +1
“The Shish Tawook was absolutely delicious.”
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“The Shish Tawook was absolutely delicious.”May 2025
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Signature salad Net +1
“Evening dine out at this Lebanese place gave royal feeling of older times with its ambience ! The signature dishes are outstanding and a treat to eyes are the sweet dishes ! We also liked the signature salad we started with- healthy and delicious !”
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“Evening dine out at this Lebanese place gave royal feeling of older times with its ambience ! The signature dishes are outstanding and a treat to eyes are the sweet dishes ! We also liked the signature salad we started with- healthy and delicious !”February 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Chocolate fondant cake Net −1
“The Kunafa was delicious- great cheese pull with strong rose essence and aroma, the chocolate fondant cake unfortunately had been overcooked so there was no fondant, but the helpful waiter exchanged it for some nice gelato.”
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“The Kunafa was delicious- great cheese pull with strong rose essence and aroma, the chocolate fondant cake unfortunately had been overcooked so there was no fondant, but the helpful waiter exchanged it for some nice gelato.”May 2023
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Fattoush Net −1
“I don’t remember “fattoush” looking like that!”
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“I don’t remember “fattoush” looking like that!”March 2026
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Kebab grill Net −1
“The food was not hot enough, even though we ordered a kebab grill and it should have been very hot. The dishes were small compared to the price.”
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“The food was not hot enough, even though we ordered a kebab grill and it should have been very hot. The dishes were small compared to the price.”May 2025
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Simple fried potatoes Net −1
“The food was very basic — simple fried potatoes, and the desserts were extremely dry.”
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“The food was very basic — simple fried potatoes, and the desserts were extremely dry.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve at least a day ahead; reviews say the restaurant gets busy after 7 pm.
Choose carefully. If you avoid smoke, explicitly request a cigarette-free or non-smoking table before choosing outdoor seating.
Request outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if the view is a priority; one reviewer called it unmatched.
Mind timing. Do not arrive early expecting immediate seating; seating begins at the selected reservation time.
Try the boat. If arriving by canal boat, show your reservation to ride for free, according to one guest.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Al Qasr - 1st floor
Madinat Jumeirah - Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Smoking mix
Outdoor seating can place non-smokers beside shisha or cigarette smoke, so the seating arrangement matters.
High prices
Several reviews describe the restaurant as expensive, with one guest finding the portions small for the price.
Inconsistent food
One iftar review found the food basic and desserts extremely dry, while another reported a kebab grill arriving less hot than expected.
Loud music
The music was described as a little loud, which may affect conversations during dinner.
Hard to find
One guest had trouble locating the restaurant from Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
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The Bottom Line
Al Nafoorah is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Sufouh inside Jumeirah Al Qasr, combining a polished hotel setting with shareable Lebanese and East Mediterranean food. Reviews point to lamb chops, mixed grill, manakish and Cheesecake Baklawa as worthwhile orders, while outdoor tables bring views of Burj Al Arab and, on one birthday visit, fireworks from the table. The restaurant suits celebratory dinners, hotel guests, family meals and group events.
Reviewers describe staff as attentive with large parties, children and dietary requests, and one vegetarian group found a generous range of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Shisha is available and forms part of the relaxed evening atmosphere. Outdoor seating is calmer than indoors for some guests, although the setting can also mean sitting close to smokers.
Book ahead, especially if you want an outdoor table or plan to arrive after 7 pm. If smoke bothers you, specify the seating area clearly when reserving. Expectations on value should be realistic: the restaurant is repeatedly described as expensive, and one guest found portions small for the price.
Food reviews are mostly enthusiastic but not uniform; isolated complaints mention dry desserts, a cool kebab grill and difficulty finding the restaurant from Souk Madinat Jumeirah.