Beachfront views
Outdoor tables look over JBR beach and Ain Dubai, making the setting a major part of the meal.
Awani - JBR
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Awani - JBR is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, known for Levantine-style food in a beachfront setting. Customers especially mention the generous breakfast tray, fresh mezze and grilled dishes, with views toward the beach and Ain Dubai adding to the experience.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
9,720 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast value
The breakfast tray for two includes free-flow coffee and tea for AED 88 and is described as generous enough to share.
Fresh mezze
Hummus, moutabbal, mezze and freshly baked bread are repeatedly praised for freshness, balance and traditional flavour.
Grilled dishes
Lamb kebab, lamb lula kebab and grilled meats stand out in reviews for flavour, tenderness and seasoning.
Family friendly
One family received crayons and colouring books for children, followed by a complimentary dessert.
Relaxed terrace
The outdoor seating is described as calm and peaceful, particularly for breakfast and casual dates.
What to Eat at Awani - JBR 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 Awani - JBR, 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 Awani - JBR got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Hummus Net +3
“The hummus was hands down the best I’ve had in Dubai fresh, vibrant, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor.”
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“The hummus was hands down the best I’ve had in Dubai fresh, vibrant, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor.”February 2026
“The hummus, moutabbal, and freshly baked bread were highlights, and the main courses were rich, comforting, and full of traditional character.”February 2026
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Kebab Net +3
“We also really enjoyed the food - the kebab was very tasty, and the dessert was incredibly interesting and unusually delicious.”
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“We also really enjoyed the food - the kebab was very tasty, and the dessert was incredibly interesting and unusually delicious.”January 2026
“We had hummus, fattoush salad, shish tawouk, and kebab - everything was tasty.”February 2026
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Breakfast platter Net +2
“The breakfast platter was tasty, well presented and perfect to share, and the coffee kept coming.”
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“The breakfast platter was tasty, well presented and perfect to share, and the coffee kept coming.”February 2026
“We tried the breakfast platter along with eggs with awarma (meat), and everything was flavorful and satisfying.”December 2025
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Tabuleh salad Net +2
“The tastiest ever my favorite Tabbouleh! All food is delicious and fresh.”
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“The tastiest ever my favorite Tabbouleh! All food is delicious and fresh.”November 2025
“Came here for lunch! Absolutely fantastic food , enjoyed grilled chicken and Tabuleh salad! Great service - especially hostess Aya , so friendly and kind girl! Atmosphere so calm and the view is so standing!”February 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Awani jbr breakfast Net +1
“The Awani JBR breakfast is the perfect combination of flavors and variety.”
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“The Awani JBR breakfast is the perfect combination of flavors and variety.”January 2026
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Breakfast tray Net +1
“The breakfast tray came beautifully arranged, almost too pretty to touch. We took our time enjoying everything while sipping hot coffee.”
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“The breakfast tray came beautifully arranged, almost too pretty to touch. We took our time enjoying everything while sipping hot coffee.”December 2025
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Breakfast tray for two Net +1
“The breakfast tray for two with free-flow coffee and tea for AED 88 is incredible value for money, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“The breakfast tray for two with free-flow coffee and tea for AED 88 is incredible value for money, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Cauliflower salad Net +1
“This is one of my favorite places, and I always enjoy coming here. The cauliflower salad is a must-try!”
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“This is one of my favorite places, and I always enjoy coming here. The cauliflower salad is a must-try!”January 2026
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Eggs with awarma (meat) Net +1
“We tried the breakfast platter along with eggs with awarma (meat), and everything was flavorful and satisfying.”
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“We tried the breakfast platter along with eggs with awarma (meat), and everything was flavorful and satisfying.”December 2025
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Fattoush Net +1
“My favorites were the fattoush and the kebab plate — absolutely amazing.”
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“My favorites were the fattoush and the kebab plate — absolutely amazing.”November 2025
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“We had hummus, fattoush salad, shish tawouk, and kebab - everything was tasty.”
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“We had hummus, fattoush salad, shish tawouk, and kebab - everything was tasty.”February 2026
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Freshly baked bread Net +1
“The hummus, moutabbal, and freshly baked bread were highlights, and the main courses were rich, comforting, and full of traditional character.”
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“The hummus, moutabbal, and freshly baked bread were highlights, and the main courses were rich, comforting, and full of traditional character.”February 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Came here for lunch! Absolutely fantastic food , enjoyed grilled chicken and Tabuleh salad! Great service - especially hostess Aya , so friendly and kind girl! Atmosphere so calm and the view is so standing!”
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“Came here for lunch! Absolutely fantastic food , enjoyed grilled chicken and Tabuleh salad! Great service - especially hostess Aya , so friendly and kind girl! Atmosphere so calm and the view is so standing!”February 2026
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Halloumi grilled cheese Net +1
“Very nice Arabic restaurant on JBR , food is so delicious, highly recommended to try kebab and Halloumi grilled cheese . Traditional Pastries with tea so good . 😋 Service is excellent thanks to Mohammed for gr@ hospitality .”
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“Very nice Arabic restaurant on JBR , food is so delicious, highly recommended to try kebab and Halloumi grilled cheese . Traditional Pastries with tea so good . 😋 Service is excellent thanks to Mohammed for gr@ hospitality .”January 2026
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Kebab plate Net +1
“My favorites were the fattoush and the kebab plate — absolutely amazing.”
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“My favorites were the fattoush and the kebab plate — absolutely amazing.”November 2025
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Lamb kebab Net +1
“Lamb kebab is definitely a must try, was very flavorful!”
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“Lamb kebab is definitely a must try, was very flavorful!”February 2026
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Lamb lula kebab Net +1
“Lamb lula kebab is top-notch.”
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“Lamb lula kebab is top-notch.”February 2026
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Moutabbal Net +1
“The hummus, moutabbal, and freshly baked bread were highlights, and the main courses were rich, comforting, and full of traditional character.”
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“The hummus, moutabbal, and freshly baked bread were highlights, and the main courses were rich, comforting, and full of traditional character.”February 2026
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Shish tawouk Net +1
“We had hummus, fattoush salad, shish tawouk, and kebab - everything was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We had hummus, fattoush salad, shish tawouk, and kebab - everything was tasty.”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“And as a Moroccan, I have to say—the Moroccan tea truly exceeded my expectations 🇲🇦✨”
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“And as a Moroccan, I have to say—the Moroccan tea truly exceeded my expectations 🇲🇦✨”March 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Ramadan set menu Net −1
“We visited this restaurant recently for Iftar and ordered the Ramadan set menu for around 12 people. Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We visited this restaurant recently for Iftar and ordered the Ramadan set menu for around 12 people. Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. Visit outside busy periods if timing matters; reviews mention long waits during peak seasons and busy Sundays.
Share breakfast. Consider the breakfast tray for two: reviewers found the portions generous, with coffee continuing to come.
Try outdoors. Choose terrace seating in pleasant weather for the beach, sea breeze and Ain Dubai views.
Check parking. For long meals or large groups, confirm the parking arrangement first, as one Iftar visit incurred AED 50 after three hours.
Order kebab. Lamb kebab and lamb lula kebab are among the clearest dish recommendations in the reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Beach
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can slow down during busy periods; one Iftar group waited more than an hour for the main course.
Peak delays
A busy Sunday felt understaffed, with slower movement even though the waiters remained polite.
Parking charge
One large Iftar bill did not receive extended free parking, resulting in an additional AED 50 charge after three hours.
Late bread
One reviewer reported that drinks and bread arrived late, with the bread not hot.
Iftar concern
A reviewer found some salad dishes insufficiently fresh and reported that colleagues later experienced stomach pain.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 88
breakfast tray for two with free-flow coffee and tea
“The breakfast tray for two with free-flow coffee and tea for AED 88 is incredible value for money, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Awani - JBR is a Levantine-leaning Middle Eastern restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where the setting is almost as important as the food. You can come for a traditional Arabic breakfast, a relaxed lunch or dinner, and share mezze and grilled dishes while looking toward the beach and Ain Dubai. The breakfast tray for two, priced at AED 88 with free-flow coffee and tea, is the clearest value highlight in the reviews.
Food recommendations are specific rather than vague: hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh, fattoush, lamb kebab and lamb lula kebab all receive strong mentions. The Moroccan tea also surprised one breakfast guest. Portions are often described as generous, and families may appreciate the crayons and colouring books provided for children on one visit.
The outdoor terrace suits calm mornings, sea breezes and casual dates, while the indoor setting is described as warm and elegant. Service is usually friendly and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent. Busy Sundays, peak seasons and a large Ramadan Iftar were linked to slow service; one group waited over an hour for mains.
If you are planning a long or large-group meal, check the parking arrangement in advance, as one party was charged AED 50 after three hours.