Asma

Name: Asma
Address: The Dubai Mall - Unit FF - 213 - Financial Ctr St, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143940646

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 04 394 0646

Asma is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with reviewers locating it on Level 1 of Dubai Mall. It is a relaxed place for Arabic cooking, particularly hummus, grilled meats and dishes such as musakhan, with a warm setting and generally attentive service.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

3,759 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Hummus

Hummus is repeatedly praised, including a review calling it the best in Dubai.

Grilled meats

Chicken, lamb and beef are described as juicy, tender and well cooked; one reviewer especially liked the lamb.

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What to Eat at Asma

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Asma, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Batata harra Net +2

“Batata harra 10/10”
Checkin tawooq Net +2

“Stop you should try this place it was amazing experince with the food and you see a lot of local man here which means that it is not their first visit. I feel i will come back for the tabbouleh and checkin tawooq and the humus with meat. We been served by hamziah was so helpful to ask if there is anything we do not like as spice to take away. the experince just perfect i give it 10/10.”
Fattoush Net +2

“The fattoush was very tasty but nothing like the traditional one – it would be better to give it a different name.”
Shawerma Net +2

“BEST HUMMUS OF DUBAI! Great Shawarmas and amazing service! MUST GO PLACE!”

Honorable mentions (28)

Al quds bread Net +1

“I loved the authentic arabic food and the welcoming atmosphere of all staff. Food was too quality. Some nice background music to complement the food. I highly recommend you try the cauliflower, falafel and Al Quds bread. Will come back again to have breakfast. Highly recommend!”
Arayes Net +1

“Arayes 6/10”
Avocado feta Net +1

“very hoslitable.i loved the avocado feta,with cilantro ,lemon and chilli .the foul medames was good too and you wont go wrong on choice of eggs”
Beef skewer Net +1

“Beef skewer 10/10”
Cauliflower Net +1

“I loved the authentic arabic food and the welcoming atmosphere of all staff. Food was too quality. Some nice background music to complement the food. I highly recommend you try the cauliflower, falafel and Al Quds bread. Will come back again to have breakfast. Highly recommend!”
Chicken sheesh Net +1

“Highlights for me was the green prawn dish with rice , the chicken sheesh was one of the best I ever had ! And the taftoon bread was also very fresh . Highly recommended”
Corn salad Net +1

“The food was delicious. We ordered liver, corn salad, hummus with meat, a passion mojito, and pomegranate juice. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
Falafel Net +1

“I loved the authentic arabic food and the welcoming atmosphere of all staff. Food was too quality. Some nice background music to complement the food. I highly recommend you try the cauliflower, falafel and Al Quds bread. Will come back again to have breakfast. Highly recommend!”
Foul medames Net +1

“very hoslitable.i loved the avocado feta,with cilantro ,lemon and chilli .the foul medames was good too and you wont go wrong on choice of eggs”
French fries Net +1

“What a wonderful find! Average AED77/person with tastes to make you think or make you smile. The watermelon with feta cheese was very different the meats were cooked well. Kids enjoyed French fries and fried chicken. Booking/reservations recommend here as it gets busy. Friendly and courteous staff. Looking forward to another visit.”
Fried chicken Net +1

“What a wonderful find! Average AED77/person with tastes to make you think or make you smile. The watermelon with feta cheese was very different the meats were cooked well. Kids enjoyed French fries and fried chicken. Booking/reservations recommend here as it gets busy. Friendly and courteous staff. Looking forward to another visit.”
Green prawn dish with rice Net +1

“Highlights for me was the green prawn dish with rice , the chicken sheesh was one of the best I ever had ! And the taftoon bread was also very fresh . Highly recommended”
Honey halloumi bites Net +1

“The food was so good. Favs: kale salad and honey halloumi bites. Loved the crunch of batata harra; shawerma is not the best dish you can have at Asma’s but it was good as well.”
Hummus with meat Net +1

“The food was delicious. We ordered liver, corn salad, hummus with meat, a passion mojito, and pomegranate juice. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
Hummus without beef Net +1

“Hummus is nice, but it tasted even better without beef.”
Humus with meat Net +1

“Stop you should try this place it was amazing experince with the food and you see a lot of local man here which means that it is not their first visit. I feel i will come back for the tabbouleh and checkin tawooq and the humus with meat. We been served by hamziah was so helpful to ask if there is anything we do not like as spice to take away. the experince just perfect i give it 10/10.”
Kale salad Net +1

“The food was so good. Favs: kale salad and honey halloumi bites. Loved the crunch of batata harra; shawerma is not the best dish you can have at Asma’s but it was good as well.”
Keebeh with rice Net +1

“We ordered the keebeh with rice and the starter of wagyu and both were awesome!”
Khushi Net +1

“I especially loved the Khushi from the main course, it was really delicious.”
Kufta sandwich Net +1

“I tried their kufta sandwich was so delicious and excellent meat quality.”
Lamb Net +1

“Moving on to the main course, all of the meat dishes were tender, but my favorite was the lamb.”
Liver Net +1

“The food was delicious. We ordered liver, corn salad, hummus with meat, a passion mojito, and pomegranate juice. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
Mushakhan Net +1

“Mushakhan 10/10”
Starter of wagyu Net +1

“We ordered the keebeh with rice and the starter of wagyu and both were awesome!”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“Stop you should try this place it was amazing experince with the food and you see a lot of local man here which means that it is not their first visit. I feel i will come back for the tabbouleh and checkin tawooq and the humus with meat. We been served by hamziah was so helpful to ask if there is anything we do not like as spice to take away. the experince just perfect i give it 10/10.”
Taftoon bread Net +1

“Highlights for me was the green prawn dish with rice , the chicken sheesh was one of the best I ever had ! And the taftoon bread was also very fresh . Highly recommended”
Watermelon salad Net +1

“Watermelon salad is so yummy and a must ordered item.”
Watermelon with feta cheese Net +1

“What a wonderful find! Average AED77/person with tastes to make you think or make you smile. The watermelon with feta cheese was very different the meats were cooked well. Kids enjoyed French fries and fried chicken. Booking/reservations recommend here as it gets busy. Friendly and courteous staff. Looking forward to another visit.”

Drinks 5

Hibiscus cocktail Net +1

“Tried their Hibiscus cocktail and it was a Wow.”
Karak tea Net +1

“On a positive note, the karak tea ordered was an exceptional experience.”
Passion mojito Net +1

“The food was delicious. We ordered liver, corn salad, hummus with meat, a passion mojito, and pomegranate juice. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
Pomegranate juice Net +1

“The food was delicious. We ordered liver, corn salad, hummus with meat, a passion mojito, and pomegranate juice. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
Tea Net +1

“We also tried dessert and tea, and they were just as perfect. A great way to end the meal!”

Honorable mentions (1)

Coffee Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Had a great time enjoying my coffee and trying Arabic dessert for the first time. The flavors were amazing, and the whole experience felt special.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Beef arayes Net −1

“It is very disappointing for someone know the taste of Levantine food , generally the dishes we orders were very fatty . Starting with the beef Arayes was very oily and the meat has very fatty taste . The ShawarmaFries was actually Fries with side meat nothing related to chicken shawarma . This is a very bad representation of Levantine food . The atmosphere is very weak and cold , and the last not least we ordered Humus and it came the bread which they charged us AED 16 , why do they expect people to eat the Humus with ???. Never again”
Humus Net −1

“It is very disappointing for someone know the taste of Levantine food , generally the dishes we orders were very fatty . Starting with the beef Arayes was very oily and the meat has very fatty taste . The ShawarmaFries was actually Fries with side meat nothing related to chicken shawarma . This is a very bad representation of Levantine food . The atmosphere is very weak and cold , and the last not least we ordered Humus and it came the bread which they charged us AED 16 , why do they expect people to eat the Humus with ???. Never again”
Koshari Net −1

“The shrimp and koshari were below average and nothing special.”
Shawarmafries Net −1

“It is very disappointing for someone know the taste of Levantine food , generally the dishes we orders were very fatty . Starting with the beef Arayes was very oily and the meat has very fatty taste . The ShawarmaFries was actually Fries with side meat nothing related to chicken shawarma . This is a very bad representation of Levantine food . The atmosphere is very weak and cold , and the last not least we ordered Humus and it came the bread which they charged us AED 16 , why do they expect people to eat the Humus with ???. Never again”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan ahead. Visit off-peak or allow extra time: one reviewer reported a 30-minute waitlist when the restaurant was full.

Ask first. Check the bread charge before ordering hummus, as one diner was charged AED 16 for it.

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Practical details

The Dubai Mall - Unit FF - 213 - Financial Ctr St

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 394 0646

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Busy periods

The restaurant can get busy enough to require a waiting-list stay of around 30 minutes.

Small portions

Some diners found portions small for the price, while another said they suit sharing among a small group.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 16

bread

“The atmosphere is very weak and cold , and the last not least we ordered Humus and it came the bread which they charged us AED 16 , why do they expect people to eat the Humus with ???”

Google review · October 2023

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The Bottom Line

Asma is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant in Downtown Dubai, identified by reviewers as a Level 1 Dubai Mall dining spot. It suits a proper Arabic meal or a slower coffee-and-dessert stop, with hummus, grilled meats, musakhan and shish tawook among the dishes that receive the most attention. Breakfast is also well reviewed.

The strongest pattern is food that feels fresh and well prepared. Diners praise juicy chicken, tender lamb, fresh salads, taftoon bread and hummus; one reviewer called the hummus the best in Dubai. The setting is another draw: comments describe it as warm, quiet or calming, and one visitor enjoyed the distant sound of waterfalls.

Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, though one older review reported dishes arriving at different times. There are a few practical caveats. It can be busy, with a reported 30-minute waitlist, so going outside peak periods is sensible.

Portions have been called small for the price, although another diner liked them for sharing. Bread charged with hummus was specifically criticised, so ask about that before ordering. Coffee has also disappointed one visitor, while the sweets were praised.

Koshari and shrimp received mixed feedback, so hummus and the grilled options look like safer first choices.