Shisha quality
Many reviewers describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful and long-lasting, with attentive coal service and a broad choice of flavors.
APE
Jumeirah
APE is a Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge in Jumeirah, suited to stylish dinners, relaxed catch-ups and shisha sessions. Reviews highlight beautifully presented sushi, creative mocktails and a jungle-inspired setting with waterfalls, greenery and carefully balanced music.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,092 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Atmosphere
The waterfall walls, greenery, tropical décor and balanced music create an elegant setting that works for dates, celebrations and relaxed evenings.
Food presentation
Dishes are repeatedly praised for fresh ingredients, strong presentation and thoughtful preparation; the dynamite roll and lamb chops were particular standouts.
Helpful service
Reviewers say the team is welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu, with smooth, attentive service that generally avoids hovering.
Celebrations
Birthday visits can receive thoughtful touches, including a greeting added to dessert and, in another review, a special birthday cake.
Parking
One first-time visitor specifically noted that parking is available, making the visit easier.
What to Eat at APE 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 APE, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 APE got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Wakame salad Net +3
“We had the dynamite sushi, wakame salad, and yakitori — all were so good, but the yakitori was outstanding.”
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“We had the dynamite sushi, wakame salad, and yakitori — all were so good, but the yakitori was outstanding.”January 2026
“I tried the wakame salad, dynamite shrimp maki rolls, and their passion fruit mocktail 🤍 everything was absolutely amazing. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Banana cake with ice cream Net +1
“For dessert, I tried the banana cake with ice cream — absolutely delicious: soft, creamy, and airy texture with a delicate flavor.”
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“For dessert, I tried the banana cake with ice cream — absolutely delicious: soft, creamy, and airy texture with a delicate flavor.”February 2026
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Braised ribs Net +1
“Probably the best braised ribs with an oriental twist and a gorgeous salad on the side!”
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“Probably the best braised ribs with an oriental twist and a gorgeous salad on the side!”June 2026
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Dynamite prawn roll Net +1
“I ordered the Dynamite Prawn Roll, edamame, and a passionfruit mojito — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The roll was juicy with a nice spicy kick, and the cocktail was refreshing and well-balanced.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Dynamite Prawn Roll, edamame, and a passionfruit mojito — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The roll was juicy with a nice spicy kick, and the cocktail was refreshing and well-balanced.”February 2026
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Dynamite roll Net +1
“The food was excellent, the dynamite roll was amazing , the lamb chops were juicy and tender”
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“The food was excellent, the dynamite roll was amazing , the lamb chops were juicy and tender”April 2026
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Dynamite shrimp Net +1
“Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully done. The Chicken Yakitori, Salad Wakame, and Dynamite Shrimp is a must-try!”
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“Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully done. The Chicken Yakitori, Salad Wakame, and Dynamite Shrimp is a must-try!”January 2026
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Dynamite shrimp maki rolls Net +1
“I tried the wakame salad, dynamite shrimp maki rolls, and their passion fruit mocktail 🤍 everything was absolutely amazing. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the wakame salad, dynamite shrimp maki rolls, and their passion fruit mocktail 🤍 everything was absolutely amazing. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.”February 2026
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Dynamite sushi Net +1
“We had the dynamite sushi, wakame salad, and yakitori — all were so good, but the yakitori was outstanding.”
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“We had the dynamite sushi, wakame salad, and yakitori — all were so good, but the yakitori was outstanding.”January 2026
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Edamame Net +1
“I ordered the Dynamite Prawn Roll, edamame, and a passionfruit mojito — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The roll was juicy with a nice spicy kick, and the cocktail was refreshing and well-balanced.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Dynamite Prawn Roll, edamame, and a passionfruit mojito — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The roll was juicy with a nice spicy kick, and the cocktail was refreshing and well-balanced.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The food was excellent, the dynamite roll was amazing , the lamb chops were juicy and tender”
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“The food was excellent, the dynamite roll was amazing , the lamb chops were juicy and tender”April 2026
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Pear salad Net +1
“The pear salad was super fresh and had a lovely dressing on it.”
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“The pear salad was super fresh and had a lovely dressing on it.”December 2025
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Rigatoni pasta Net +1
“The food is delicious and the rigatoni pasta was a favorite!”
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“The food is delicious and the rigatoni pasta was a favorite!”December 2025
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Risotto Net +1
“Perfect place, the best staff, my favourite restaurant, risotto very nice ♥️♥️ and shisha with drinks Special thank to our wonderful waitress ABENA she is so polite and cute, definitely will come back”
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“Perfect place, the best staff, my favourite restaurant, risotto very nice ♥️♥️ and shisha with drinks Special thank to our wonderful waitress ABENA she is so polite and cute, definitely will come back”November 2025
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Spicy edamame Net +1
“Beautiful decor inside and out! The spicy edamame was my favourite dish, it had a wood smoked taste to it! Service was fast and the staff were very kind.”
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“Beautiful decor inside and out! The spicy edamame was my favourite dish, it had a wood smoked taste to it! Service was fast and the staff were very kind.”December 2025
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Wagyu gyoza Net +1
“The wagyu gyoza is a must when you come, definitely must come back to !!!”
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“The wagyu gyoza is a must when you come, definitely must come back to !!!”April 2026
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Wagyu pasta Net +1
“Wagyu pasta was also super delicious, but not enough portion while I had already eggplant parmigiana as starter!”
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“Wagyu pasta was also super delicious, but not enough portion while I had already eggplant parmigiana as starter!”March 2026
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Wagyu sushi Net +1
“Very good and delicious food, the Shisha is fantastic. Nice music and not too loud. My favourite was the Wagyu sushi.”
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“Very good and delicious food, the Shisha is fantastic. Nice music and not too loud. My favourite was the Wagyu sushi.”February 2026
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Yakitori Net +1
“We had the dynamite sushi, wakame salad, and yakitori — all were so good, but the yakitori was outstanding.”
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“We had the dynamite sushi, wakame salad, and yakitori — all were so good, but the yakitori was outstanding.”January 2026
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Passion fruit mocktail Net +1
“I tried the wakame salad, dynamite shrimp maki rolls, and their passion fruit mocktail 🤍 everything was absolutely amazing. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the wakame salad, dynamite shrimp maki rolls, and their passion fruit mocktail 🤍 everything was absolutely amazing. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.”February 2026
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Passionfruit mojito Net +1
“I ordered the Dynamite Prawn Roll, edamame, and a passionfruit mojito — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The roll was juicy with a nice spicy kick, and the cocktail was refreshing and well-balanced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the Dynamite Prawn Roll, edamame, and a passionfruit mojito — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The roll was juicy with a nice spicy kick, and the cocktail was refreshing and well-balanced.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. If you arrive hungry, ask about serving sizes or plan to order extra; one review found the sushi and wagyu pasta insufficient.
Expect mocktails. Choose APE for non-alcoholic drinks rather than cocktails with alcohol; the review specifically says the drinks are mocktails only.
Specify shisha. Tell the team your preferred strength and smoke level when ordering, since one visit produced heavy, throat-burning shisha with little smoke.
Use parking. If driving, factor in the venue’s available parking, which one reviewer said made the visit easy.
Book celebrations. For birthdays or anniversaries, mention the occasion when booking or arriving; reviewers received a dessert greeting and a special cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Rd
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One detailed review found the sushi and wagyu pasta portions too small for the prices and left diners hungry after the meal.
No alcohol
APE does not serve alcohol; one reviewer specifically noted that the drinks are mocktails only.
Shisha inconsistency
A reviewer received shisha that felt heavy, burned the throat and produced too little smoke, even after an adjustment was attempted.
Uneven food
Although most food feedback is positive, one reviewer found the dishes lacking flavor and below the standard suggested by the setting.
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The Bottom Line
APE is a stylish Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge in Jumeirah, with a setting that does much of the talking: waterfalls, greenery, tropical-inspired décor, modern finishes and music that several reviewers found lively without being too loud. It suits a date, birthday dinner, catch-up with friends or an evening built around shisha. Food highlights mentioned across the reviews include Chicken Yakitori, dynamite shrimp or prawn rolls, wagyu gyoza, fresh sushi and salads, plus the banana cake with ice cream for dessert.
Presentation is a consistent strength, though the feedback is not completely uniform: one diner found the food lacking in flavor, while another felt the sushi and wagyu pasta portions were too small for the price and left them hungry. Shisha is a major draw, with many reports of smooth, flavorful, long-lasting sessions and attentive coal service. However, one visit produced heavy shisha that burned the throat and had little smoke, so it is worth explaining your preferred strength when ordering.
APE does not serve alcohol; choose from its mocktails instead. Parking is available, and reviewers say the team handles birthday and anniversary touches thoughtfully.