Al Safadi Restaurant Umm Al Sheif

Name: Al Safadi Restaurant Umm Al Sheif
Address: 25 3 St, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600500601

Umm Suqeim

Lebanese restaurant Open now 0 600 500 601

Al Safadi is a Lebanese restaurant in Umm Suqeim known for fresh mezze, grilled dishes and generous portions. Reviews highlight the hummus, mixed grills and a welcoming setting that works for family meals, group gatherings or a relaxed shisha visit.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

19,561 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Fresh mezze and grills are repeatedly praised for balanced, authentic Lebanese flavour.

Generous portions

A 1 kg grill platter with bread, hummus and fattoush was more than enough for four.

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What to Eat at Al Safadi Restaurant Umm Al Sheif

These items at Al Safadi Restaurant Umm Al Sheif got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Hummus Net +7

“Hummus is speaking to you. What a perfect texture. 5 stars… You can eat without any hesitation.”
Fattoush Net +4

“The bread was cloud-like, and the fattoush was fresh and delightful.”
Falafel Net +2

“The hummus and falafel were outstanding, fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Everything was well presented and flavorful. The only small note is that the Chicken Kafta and Chicken Shawarma had a slightly strong aroma, which the kids didn’t enjoy as much, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience.”
Mixed grills Net +2

“The food was fresh, delicious, and full of authentic Lebanese flavor. The mixed grills, fresh bread, and mezze were especially amazing. Service was quick, staff were welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing lunch and celebration.”

Honorable mentions (19)

1 Kg grill platter Net +1

“For our family of 4, the 1 kg grill platter, bread, hummus, and fattoush were more than enough.”
Arayes kafta Net +1

“Had the hummus with meat, falafel, fattoush salad, arayes kafta, mixed grill, and chicken and meat dishes with rice. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Standouts were the arayes kafta, warm pita bread, rich first-press olive oil, and the olives—the best I’ve had so far in Dubai.”
Cheese kunafah Net +1

“The food and service was amazing, but especially the food brought me back to when I was in Lebanon. Special mention for the cheese kunafah!”
Cheese manakish Net +1

“If you are craving for Cheese Manakish, try this delivery order that has same presentation, taste, and packaging. I really love how they pack and present their food. Love it!”
Date cake Net +1

“I especially loved Date cake.”
De labne Net +1

“My favorite dishes were lamb tongue , the raw kebbe and de labne. Excellent choice🙌🏻”
Grilled halloumi Net +1

“We ordered their signature dishes — the hummus, grilled halloumi, mixed grill, and fattoush — everything tasted delicious and authentic.”
Humus Net +1

“Just awesome we ordered shawerma, humus and sheesh tawouk, humus was just out of this world, highly recommended”
Karbeej Net +1

“The Karbeej tasted just like the “Bastani Zemestooni” we used to have in our childhood.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Customers praise a wide variety of dishes including mezze, mixed grills, lamb chops, shawarma, hummus, and salads such as tabouleh and fattoush. The food is described as authentic, flavorful, and consistently good, with portions often generous and well-prepared.”
Lamb tongue Net +1

“My favorite dishes were lamb tongue , the raw kebbe and de labne. Excellent choice🙌🏻”
Mixed grill Net +1

“We ordered their signature dishes — the hummus, grilled halloumi, mixed grill, and fattoush — everything tasted delicious and authentic.”
Raw kebbe Net +1

“My favorite dishes were lamb tongue , the raw kebbe and de labne. Excellent choice🙌🏻”
Shawarma Net +1

“Customers praise a wide variety of dishes including mezze, mixed grills, lamb chops, shawarma, hummus, and salads such as tabouleh and fattoush. The food is described as authentic, flavorful, and consistently good, with portions often generous and well-prepared.”
Shawerma Net +1

“Just awesome we ordered shawerma, humus and sheesh tawouk, humus was just out of this world, highly recommended”
Sheesh tawouk Net +1

“Just awesome we ordered shawerma, humus and sheesh tawouk, humus was just out of this world, highly recommended”
Small pastries with pistachio filling Net +1

“Went here by recommendation and was very satisfied! Quite big portions, delicious food, where majority is very authentic. Tried grilled fish/calamari and it was cooked perfectly. For the dessert had these small pastries with pistachio filling and delicious whipped merengue. Overall definitely recommend!”
Tabouleh Net +1

“Customers praise a wide variety of dishes including mezze, mixed grills, lamb chops, shawarma, hummus, and salads such as tabouleh and fattoush. The food is described as authentic, flavorful, and consistently good, with portions often generous and well-prepared.”
Warm pita bread Net +1

“Standouts were the arayes kafta, warm pita bread, rich first-press olive oil, and the olives—the best I’ve had so far in Dubai.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Chicken kafta Net −1

“The hummus and falafel were outstanding, fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Everything was well presented and flavorful. The only small note is that the Chicken Kafta and Chicken Shawarma had a slightly strong aroma, which the kids didn’t enjoy as much, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience.”
Chicken shawarma Net −1

“The hummus and falafel were outstanding, fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Everything was well presented and flavorful. The only small note is that the Chicken Kafta and Chicken Shawarma had a slightly strong aroma, which the kids didn’t enjoy as much, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid weekends. For a calmer visit, consider going outside peak weekend periods because the dining room can get packed and loud.

Allow time. If ordering à la carte, leave room in your schedule: one review reported waits of at least 30 minutes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

25 3 St

Umm Al Sheif, Dubai

0 600 500 601

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Weekend noise

It can become packed and loud on weekends, which may not suit a quiet meal.

Uneven timing

A la carte dishes sometimes took at least 30 minutes, while tea took 14 minutes in one visit.

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The Bottom Line

Al Safadi in Umm Suqeim is a Lebanese restaurant built around mezze, grills and generous portions. The hummus and fattoush receive repeated praise, while mixed grills, arayes kafta and shawarma give meat-lovers plenty to choose from. It is also a practical setting for family dinners, team lunches and larger gatherings.

The food is usually described as fresh, authentic and well presented. One family of four found a 1 kg grill platter with bread, hummus and fattoush more than enough, and another reviewer highlighted the warm pita, arayes kafta, olives and first-press olive oil. Cheese kunafah and cheese manakish also appear as memorable picks, with the latter praised for delivery presentation and packaging.

The atmosphere ranges from cozy and family-friendly to lively. There is a large seating area, outside seating and a shisha option, which some guests describe as smooth and well prepared. Cleanliness is another consistent positive.

Timing is the main caveat. Weekend visits can mean a packed, loud room, and one recent review reported at least 30 minutes for many à la carte dishes plus a 14-minute wait for tea. Service is often warm and attentive, but a few guests found it inconsistent, so allow extra time when visiting at busy periods.