Warm service
Staff are repeatedly described as attentive and welcoming, with service beginning at valet arrival and continuing through the meal.
Awraq Al Zayton Restaurant and Cafe - مطعم و مقهى أوراق الزيتون
Jumeirah
Awraq Al Zayton is a Lebanese-style restaurant and cafe in Jumeirah serving Turkish and Syrian food in a warm, elegant setting. Reviews point to its shisha, Turkish sweets with real Turkish ice cream, and generous iftar buffet as key reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
249 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food variety
The menu brings together Turkish and Syrian dishes, while the iftar buffet includes Arabic favourites such as whole lamb with rice.
Great shisha
Shisha is a strong part of the experience, with grape-mint described as especially smooth.
Terrace seating
The terrace and outdoor seating are repeatedly praised, including one review mentioning a Burj Khalifa view.
Generous portions
One first-time visitor said portions were generous and received complimentary fruit, sweets, and tea after the meal.
Family friendly
A brunch review found the plentiful spread and attentive service well suited to families.
Fresh breakfast
Breakfast for two was praised for fresh food, generous portions, and affordable pricing.
Sweet finish
Turkish sweets and the dessert selection receive particularly enthusiastic mentions.
What to Eat at Awraq Al Zayton Restaurant and Cafe - مطعم و مقهى أوراق الزيتون 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 Awraq Al Zayton Restaurant and Cafe - مطعم و مقهى أوراق الزيتون, 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 Awraq Al Zayton Restaurant and Cafe - مطعم و مقهى أوراق الزيتون got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cordone blue chicken Net +1
“Cordone blue chicken finished from buffet and i wanted more but they offered us making new one 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️”
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“Cordone blue chicken finished from buffet and i wanted more but they offered us making new one 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️”March 2025
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Turkish ice cream Net +1
“Must try great Turkish sweets with real Turkish ice cream at the end”
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“Must try great Turkish sweets with real Turkish ice cream at the end”April 2025
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Whole lamb cooked with rice Net +1
“The main courses were delicious, with a variety of Arabic dishes including a whole lamb cooked with rice.”
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“The main courses were delicious, with a variety of Arabic dishes including a whole lamb cooked with rice.”March 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Business lunch Net −1
“The atmosphere was pleasant, but the food was overpriced. I tried the business lunch and was disappointed to find they only offered one set dish for the day—unlike other Lebanese restaurants that typically provide a variety of five daily dishes. No drinks were included either. Overall, I didn’t enjoy the experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The atmosphere was pleasant, but the food was overpriced. I tried the business lunch and was disappointed to find they only offered one set dish for the day—unlike other Lebanese restaurants that typically provide a variety of five daily dishes. No drinks were included either. Overall, I didn’t enjoy the experience.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try mornings. Choose breakfast or a morning visit if you prefer a quieter setting; one evening visit was noticeably noisy.
Avoid peak iftar. Expect queues and slower requests during busy Ramadan iftar periods, especially around the compact buffet area.
Ask customisation. If you have preferences, ask whether a dish can be adjusted; one guest had their order customised successfully.
Check the bill. Review the final bill before paying and ask about any tip or additional charge, after a reported 60 AED surprise.
Use valet. If you are driving, valet service is available and was part of one visitor’s smooth arrival experience.
Save room. Leave space for Turkish sweets and real Turkish ice cream, which one review specifically recommends ordering at the end.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Athar Street
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
Common Concerns
Iftar queues
During Ramadan, the small buffet area created long queues and made movement uncomfortable.
Slow requests
High demand during iftar led to delays, including coffee that took more than 40 minutes.
Business lunch
One guest found the business lunch overpriced because it offered only one set dish and no drinks.
Noise levels
An evening visit was described as noisy, while the same reviewer preferred the quieter morning atmosphere.
Tip disclosure
A reviewer reported an unexpected 60 AED tip-related charge added to the bill without prior notice.
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The Bottom Line
Awraq Al Zayton in Jumeirah combines Turkish and Syrian cooking with the relaxed feel of a cafe. You can come for a full meal, breakfast, shisha, or a Ramadan iftar buffet; reviews are especially specific about Turkish sweets served with real Turkish ice cream, grape-mint shisha, and an iftar spread that included whole lamb with rice. Service is one of the restaurant’s clearest strengths.
Guests describe attentive staff, generous portions, and thoughtful touches such as complimentary fruit, sweets, and tea. A breakfast review found the food fresh and affordable, while another praised the terrace and outdoor seating, including a Burj Khalifa view. Families also receive a positive mention from a brunch guest who enjoyed the wide choice of dishes.
Timing matters. Morning visits, particularly breakfast, may suit anyone who wants a calmer atmosphere; one reviewer found the evening noisy. Ramadan iftar could be rewarding, but several guests reported long queues and a cramped buffet area, with coffee taking over 40 minutes during one visit.
The business lunch also drew criticism for offering one set dish without drinks, and one diner reported an unexpected 60 AED tip-related charge, so check the bill before paying.