Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Name: Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Address: Ground level, right wing, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Crescent Road,The Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144530444

Palm Jumeirah

Lebanese restaurant Open now 04 453 0444

Al Nafoorah is a Lebanese restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, set inside the elegant Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Reviews point to a special hotel setting, traditional mezze and charcoal-grilled dishes, including a notably tender chicken shish and a lamb shoulder designed for two.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

420 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Hotel setting

The opulent Jumeirah Zabeel Saray setting, elegant interiors and water-side outdoor seating make dinner feel like an occasion.

Tender grills

Chicken shish was soft enough to cut with a spoon, while the mixed grill and lamb dishes are repeatedly praised for tender meat.

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What to Eat at Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

These items at Al Nafoorah - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Chicken liver Net +2

“Tasted many different flavours, keftas, humus, chicken chawarma,... I recommend the chicken liver starter with the pomegranate sauce.”
Tabbouleh Net +2

“We tried the chicken liver in the starters with kibbeh and muhamara , tabbouleh.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Babganoosh Net +1

“Babganoosh nice but not my favourite and the haloumi and fig was a triumph.”
Cauliflower salad Net +1

“Cauliflower salad very good. Light and refreshing. Particularly enjoyed the coriander sauce.”
Charcoal grilled chicken shawarma Net +1

“I ordered Lentil soup & Moosaka. My hubby ordered Charcoal grilled chicken shawarma. Everything tasted yummy. Portion size was quite decent. We were more than full with just these 3 items.”
Chicken shish Net +1

“Chicken shish mains was so soft you could cut with a spoon. Lovely char on it. Lamb chops was tender and delicious if a little underseasoned.”
Chicken shish tawouk Net +1

“The food is lovely, very fresh and tasty. The mezze platter and chicken shish tawouk are my favourite dishes!”
Couscous with vegetables Net +1

“The salad was delicious and the main course was good even though a bit boring (couscous with vegetables).”
Fattoush Net +1

“Amazing Lebanese restaurant - try the fattoush & tabouleh salad 🥗🏝🍵”
Freshly-baked baklawa Net +1

“The dessert is out of this world, especially the cake and freshly-baked baklawa.”
Haloumi and fig Net +1

“Babganoosh nice but not my favourite and the haloumi and fig was a triumph.”
Hummus Net +1

“The lamb kofta was very tasty, and the wings in the sauce were delicious. The hummus and shawarma were delightful as well.”
Kibbeh Net +1

“We tried the chicken liver in the starters with kibbeh and muhamara , tabbouleh.”
Lamb kofta Net +1

“The lamb kofta was very tasty, and the wings in the sauce were delicious. The hummus and shawarma were delightful as well.”
Lamb shoulder for two with pomegranate Net +1

“You have to try the lamb shoulder for two with pomegranate, it is out of this world.”
Lentil soup Net +1

“I ordered Lentil soup & Moosaka. My hubby ordered Charcoal grilled chicken shawarma. Everything tasted yummy. Portion size was quite decent. We were more than full with just these 3 items.”
Mezze platter Net +1

“The food is lovely, very fresh and tasty. The mezze platter and chicken shish tawouk are my favourite dishes!”
Mix grill for two Net +1

“Great fresh food! We had some entrees and mix grill for two as main with tabouleh salad. It was delicious!!! Meat was all well cooked, nice flavour and melt in your mouth, easy to eat!”
Mixed grill dishes Net +1

“Amazing food! Very respectful and kind staff. Al Nafoorah is the place you want to eat when staying on the Palm. Highly recommend it! Will happily fly back all the way from Australia for the mixed grill dishes 😀😀😀”
Moosaka Net +1

“I ordered Lentil soup & Moosaka. My hubby ordered Charcoal grilled chicken shawarma. Everything tasted yummy. Portion size was quite decent. We were more than full with just these 3 items.”
Muhamara Net +1

“We tried the chicken liver in the starters with kibbeh and muhamara , tabbouleh. This was the best muhamara I've ever had in Dubai anx the chicken liver as well.”
Platter of fruit and pastries Net +1

“And to finish a tasty platter of fruit and pastries with hot mint tea for digestion.”
Prawns starter Net +1

“Prawns starter was dish of the day. Spicy but very sharp. An eye squinter in all the right ways.”
Set menu iftar Net +1

“Absolutely loved the food there. We went for a set menu iftar and used the isme app. We got 2 for the price of 1. Totally worth it”
Shawarma Net +1

“The lamb kofta was very tasty, and the wings in the sauce were delicious. The hummus and shawarma were delightful as well.”
Well done charcoaled lamb chops Net +1

“Amazing Lebanese fayre. The well done charcoaled lamb chops..... spectacular.”
Wings in the sauce Net +1

“The lamb kofta was very tasty, and the wings in the sauce were delicious. The hummus and shawarma were delightful as well.”

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Afternoon tea Net +1

“Very opulent afternoon tea for my birthday. Service was excellent. Food was excellent and the ambience and decor was amazing”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance for weekends, holidays or busy nights; one review specifically recommends prior booking.

Choose outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if you want the water-body setting; the restaurant also has ample indoor seating.

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Practical details

Ground level, right wing, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Crescent Road,The Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

04 453 0444

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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High pricing

Several diners felt the bill was steep for the portions and quality, including one report of 345 AED for the food pictured.

Slow service

Service was friendly in one visit but slow: a reserved table was not ready and ordering took a long time.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

345 AED (~$94 USD)

food in the picture

“We paid 345 AED (~$94 USD) for the food in the picture, which doesn’t make any sense”

Google review · May 2024

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The Bottom Line

Al Nafoorah is a Lebanese restaurant inside Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Palm Jumeirah, where the hotel’s ornate setting is a large part of the appeal. You can settle into indoor or water-side outdoor seating and order traditional mezze, charcoal grills and larger sharing dishes. The mezze platter, chicken shish tawouk, mixed grill and lamb shoulder for two are among the clearest review-backed choices.

The food is generally described as fresh, hot and flavourful. Chicken shish was so tender one diner could cut it with a spoon, while lamb chops, muhammara, cauliflower salad and chicken liver also drew specific praise. Families may appreciate the kids menu, and the kitchen has adapted meals for gluten-free, vegetarian, no-egg and no-fish requirements when told in advance.

This is more of a special-occasion hotel dinner than a bargain Lebanese meal. Multiple reviews call it expensive or overpriced for the portions, with one diner reporting 345 AED for the food pictured and another 690 AED for two without drinks. Service is often warm and attentive, but one visit involved a table that was not ready and a long wait to order.

Book ahead on weekends and ask for outdoor seating if that atmosphere matters to you.