Latin Journey
The Amaru Journey Menu covers a broad range of Latin American flavours, from arepas and tiradito to Asado Negro and dessert.
AMARU
Al Sufouh
AMARU is a Latin American restaurant and lounge in Al Sufouh, pairing dishes such as ceviche and short ribs with DJs, live performances and a lively evening atmosphere. The Amaru Journey Menu gives diners a guided way to explore its Latin American flavours.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
191 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dish Presentation
Reviews consistently highlight carefully composed plates, with presentation treated as part of the dining experience.
Standout Dishes
The short rib and ceviche are particularly useful starting points, with one reviewer calling the short rib “wow”.
Live Energy
DJs, dancing lights and shows give dinner a distinct nightlife element, especially later in the evening.
Attentive Service
Servers are praised for explaining ingredients and guiding guests through the menu rather than simply taking orders.
Creative Drinks
Cocktails are a strong part of the experience, including a passionfruit drink praised by a guest who prefers sour cocktails.
Easy Arrival
The venue is by the main entrance of Madinat Jumeirah and reviews mention convenient valet parking.
What to Eat at AMARU 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 AMARU, 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 AMARU got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Short rib Net +2
“Food was amazing , we took the package with meat (the short rib was wow) and also loved the ceviche ! Will def come back here again!”
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“Food was amazing , we took the package with meat (the short rib was wow) and also loved the ceviche ! Will def come back here again!”May 2026
“One of the best places I tried in Dubai. Food is just superb - especially the seabass and short ribs. Staff is super attentive, special thanks to Andres who made sure our evening was perfect.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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Amaru journey menu Net +1
“Visited Amaru and tried the Amaru Journey Menu. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of unique Latin American flavors.”
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“Visited Amaru and tried the Amaru Journey Menu. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of unique Latin American flavors.”August 2026
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Arepa reina pepiada Net +1
“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”
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“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”August 2026
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Asado negro Net +1
“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”
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“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”August 2026
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Calamari ceviche Net +1
“The standout for me was the calamari ceviche and the short rib taco. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into South American food”
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“The standout for me was the calamari ceviche and the short rib taco. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into South American food”January 2026
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Chilean sea bass Net +1
“The appetizers and mocktails were fantastic, but the highlight for me was definitely the Chilean sea bass. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and honestly one of the best dishes I’ve had in Dubai recently.”
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“The appetizers and mocktails were fantastic, but the highlight for me was definitely the Chilean sea bass. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and honestly one of the best dishes I’ve had in Dubai recently.”May 2026
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Churros with chocolate and orange rind Net +1
“And don’t leave without trying the churros with chocolate and orange rind. Crispy, fresh, and the perfect balance of sweet and citrus.”
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“And don’t leave without trying the churros with chocolate and orange rind. Crispy, fresh, and the perfect balance of sweet and citrus.”May 2026
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Dulce de leche fondante Net +1
“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”
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“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”August 2026
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Fig topped with tobiko Net +1
“One of the highlights was the bite served with the Negroni — a fig topped with tobiko — so good that I kept ordering Negronis just for it.”
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“One of the highlights was the bite served with the Negroni — a fig topped with tobiko — so good that I kept ordering Negronis just for it.”January 2026
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Guac-guac Net +1
“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”
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“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”August 2026
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Patagonian ancestral (chile) Net +1
“PATAGONIAN ANCESTRAL (CHILE) Is a Must-try! Don’t miss it!”
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“PATAGONIAN ANCESTRAL (CHILE) Is a Must-try! Don’t miss it!”February 2026
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Seabass Net +1
“One of the best places I tried in Dubai. Food is just superb - especially the seabass and short ribs. Staff is super attentive, special thanks to Andres who made sure our evening was perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best places I tried in Dubai. Food is just superb - especially the seabass and short ribs. Staff is super attentive, special thanks to Andres who made sure our evening was perfect.”March 2026
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Short rib taco Net +1
“The standout for me was the calamari ceviche and the short rib taco. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into South American food”
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“The standout for me was the calamari ceviche and the short rib taco. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into South American food”January 2026
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Smoked guacamole Net +1
“All the dishes were super creative, I absolutely loved the smoked guacamole (first time trying smoked avocado and now I feel like I need to buy a smoking machine to make it at home, lol).”
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“All the dishes were super creative, I absolutely loved the smoked guacamole (first time trying smoked avocado and now I feel like I need to buy a smoking machine to make it at home, lol).”May 2026
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Smoked tuna tiradito Net +1
“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”
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Review excerpts
“From Guac-Guac and Arepa Reina Pepiada to Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro, and Dulce de Leche Fondante.”August 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Catch Show. Stay until around 11pm if you want to see the light show and later entertainment.
Use Valet. Valet parking is available and can make arrival easier, especially when visiting the Madinat Jumeirah entrance.
Try Classics. For a first order, consider the short rib and ceviche, two dishes specifically praised by a returning-minded guest.
Check Music. Reviewers mention different entertainment concepts during the week, so check the night’s programme if music matters to you.
Allow Time. Leave some room between your reservation and later plans, as one review reported a longer wait for dishes to arrive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small Portions
One reviewer found the portions quite small, so sharing or ordering several courses may be worth considering.
Food Wait
A review noted that the gap between ordering and food arriving was longer than expected.
Food Quality
One visit included the straightforward criticism that the food quality could have been better.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around AED 1,600
total bill including drinks for four people
“For the four of us, the total bill including drinks was around AED 1,600”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
AMARU is a Latin American restaurant and lounge in Al Sufouh for diners who want a meal with a strong evening atmosphere. You can order individual dishes or take the Amaru Journey Menu, which has included Guac-Guac, Arepa Reina Pepiada, Smoked Tuna Tiradito, Asado Negro and Dulce de Leche Fondante. Ceviche, short ribs and Chilean sea bass also receive specific praise in the reviews.
Food is presented with considerable care, and several guests mention fresh ingredients, bold flavours and creative cocktails. Service is another clear strength: staff are described as welcoming and knowledgeable, with servers taking time to explain dishes and ingredients. The venue’s polished interiors, DJs, dancing lights and live shows make it feel closer to dinner-meets-nightlife than a quiet restaurant.
Timing matters. One review says the venue becomes especially vibey after 9:30–10pm, while another notes that a light show starts at 11pm. Check the evening’s entertainment concept before booking if the music or performance is important to you.
Valet parking is available by the Madinat Jumeirah entrance. Portions were called small by one guest, and another reported a longer wait for food, so allow time and consider ordering enough dishes to share.
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