Heritage Design
Aramic lettering and historic-style décor create a setting that feels distinctive while remaining cozy and modern.
Aram Restaurant - مطعم آرام
Umm Suqeim
Aram is a modern-fusion restaurant in Umm Suqeim, combining Mediterranean-influenced dishes with premium meats. Reviews point to the Freekeh Arancini, kebab and polished presentation, alongside a calm, heritage-inspired dining setting.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
171 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Meat Dishes
The kebab, beef ribs, brisket and Wagyu ribs receive specific praise from diners looking for substantial meat dishes.
Signature Plates
Freekeh Arancini stands out for its flavour and elegant presentation, making it a useful first dish to consider.
Attentive Service
Multiple reviews describe the team as welcoming, professional and attentive, with orders arriving on time.
Iftar Buffet
The Iftar buffet was praised for its variety, fast service, live music and overall atmosphere.
Generous Portions
Several diners found the portions generous, including one review that specifically called them very big.
Valet Parking
One diner reported valet parking, a useful convenience when arriving by car.
What to Eat at Aram Restaurant - مطعم آرام 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 Aram Restaurant - مطعم آرام, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Aram Restaurant - مطعم آرام, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Freekeh arancini Net +2
“Beautiful ambiance , outstanding presentation , and the Freekeh Arancini was absolutely delicious”
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“Beautiful ambiance , outstanding presentation , and the Freekeh Arancini was absolutely delicious”June 2026
“Especially freakeh arencini was very good”June 2026
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Kebab Net +2
“One of the best places i visited! Amazing cuisine, the kebab, the truffle hummus with gold! 😍 all is curated with love and care made to perfection”
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“One of the best places i visited! Amazing cuisine, the kebab, the truffle hummus with gold! 😍 all is curated with love and care made to perfection”March 2026
“One of the best places i visited! Amazing cuisine, the kebab, the truffle hummus with gold! 😍 all is curated with love and care made to perfection”February 2026
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Truffle hummus with gold Net +2
“One of the best places i visited! Amazing cuisine, the kebab, the truffle hummus with gold! 😍 all is curated with love and care made to perfection”
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“One of the best places i visited! Amazing cuisine, the kebab, the truffle hummus with gold! 😍 all is curated with love and care made to perfection”February 2026
“One of the best places i visited! Amazing cuisine, the kebab, the truffle hummus with gold! 😍 all is curated with love and care made to perfection”March 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Beef ribs Net +1
“Excellent food!!! Truly enjoyed the beef ribs and Moroccan tea. Fantastic service.”
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“Excellent food!!! Truly enjoyed the beef ribs and Moroccan tea. Fantastic service.”February 2026
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Brisket Net +1
“It’s a highly recommended restaurant, went with my family for Iftar few days ago located in Al Wasl road, everything went great, staff were very very welcoming, the selection of food was incredible, my favorite was the brisket 🤤OMG, thank you again Aram team”
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“It’s a highly recommended restaurant, went with my family for Iftar few days ago located in Al Wasl road, everything went great, staff were very very welcoming, the selection of food was incredible, my favorite was the brisket 🤤OMG, thank you again Aram team”February 2026
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Fettuccine alfredo Net +1
“My experience was amazing, firstly the service is great. They are extremely pro active and take care of you really well. Other than that I was amazed with the food taste. Premium mixed grill is amazing. I wish there were more chops though, too too good.the fettuccine alfredo was also great. Definitely coming back again.”
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“My experience was amazing, firstly the service is great. They are extremely pro active and take care of you really well. Other than that I was amazed with the food taste. Premium mixed grill is amazing. I wish there were more chops though, too too good.the fettuccine alfredo was also great. Definitely coming back again.”January 2026
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Iftar Net +1
“We had a lovely Iftar here today. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was very nice.”
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“We had a lovely Iftar here today. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was very nice.”March 2026
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“The food was average overall, as it was quite oily and heavy, but the mushroom soup was delicious and highly recommended.”
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“The food was average overall, as it was quite oily and heavy, but the mushroom soup was delicious and highly recommended.”January 2026
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Premium mixed grill Net +1
“My experience was amazing, firstly the service is great. They are extremely pro active and take care of you really well. Other than that I was amazed with the food taste. Premium mixed grill is amazing. I wish there were more chops though, too too good.the fettuccine alfredo was also great. Definitely coming back again.”
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Review excerpts
“My experience was amazing, firstly the service is great. They are extremely pro active and take care of you really well. Other than that I was amazed with the food taste. Premium mixed grill is amazing. I wish there were more chops though, too too good.the fettuccine alfredo was also great. Definitely coming back again.”January 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“The Wagyu Burger was delicious and the tiramisu is absolutely recommanded.”
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“The Wagyu Burger was delicious and the tiramisu is absolutely recommanded.”February 2026
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Wagyu burger Net +1
“The Wagyu Burger was delicious and the tiramisu is absolutely recommanded.”
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“The Wagyu Burger was delicious and the tiramisu is absolutely recommanded.”February 2026
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Wagyu ribs Net +1
“The Wagyu ribs were exceptional—remarkably juicy and flavorful .The meat was prepared to a very high standard, making the dish truly enjoyable. I will certainly return for this item.”
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“The Wagyu ribs were exceptional—remarkably juicy and flavorful .The meat was prepared to a very high standard, making the dish truly enjoyable. I will certainly return for this item.”February 2026
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Caser salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“passed by this restaurant as it was need and popped up while driving .. lovely location, ambience and place but the food was normal .. i ordered fries and caser salad”
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Fries Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“passed by this restaurant as it was need and popped up while driving .. lovely location, ambience and place but the food was normal .. i ordered fries and caser salad”
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Drinks 1
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“Excellent food!!! Truly enjoyed the beef ribs and Moroccan tea. Fantastic service.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent food!!! Truly enjoyed the beef ribs and Moroccan tea. Fantastic service.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering, as one diner found items missing from the menu.
Consider Iftar. For a buffet visit, allow around AED 160–200 per person based on one reported Iftar price.
Try Outdoors. The outdoor seating was described as especially enjoyable during Dubai’s winter weather.
Use Valet. If you are driving, check for the valet service mentioned by a recent diner.
Try Soup. If you prefer a lighter-feeling choice, consider the mushroom soup, which one diner specifically recommended.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa 04 - Villa 05 Al Wasl Rd
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Menu Gaps
One diner reported that some listed items were unavailable, so the menu may not always reflect current stock.
Photo Mismatch
A review said the served food did not match the business’s pictures, which may affect expectations.
Heavy Dishes
One diner found the food average overall and described it as oily and heavy, despite enjoying the mushroom soup.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
160-200 AED per person
buffet
“Price for the food is also reasonable! 160-200 AED per person for the buffet”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Aram is a modern-fusion restaurant in Umm Suqeim with a distinctive heritage-led interior and a menu that moves between Mediterranean influences, international presentation and premium meats. You can come for a full meal or focus on specific crowd-pleasers: Freekeh Arancini, kebab, truffle hummus with gold, Wagyu ribs and the Wagyu Burger all appear in customer reviews. The setting is a major part of the experience.
Diners describe calm, cozy interiors, Aramaic lettering and historic-style decorations, while the outdoor seating was especially appealing during Dubai’s winter weather. Service is another consistent strength, with reviews mentioning welcoming, professional attention and prompt orders. Families may also appreciate that a staff member was especially caring toward a baby during one visit.
Iftar is worth considering if you want a buffet rather than à la carte dining: one review mentions live music, broad variety and a reported price of AED 160–200 per person. Driving visitors may find valet parking useful. There are a few reasons to check details before ordering: one diner said items were missing from the menu, another found the food did not match the pictures, and one described some dishes as oily and heavy.
The mushroom soup was a specific bright spot in that more critical review.
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