Wrap choice
The tantuni wrap is described as light, flavourful and a favourite over the bread option.
Ayla Tantuni | Jumeriah
Umm Suqeim
Ayla Tantuni is a Turkish street-food restaurant in Umm Suqeim centred on Mersin-style tantuni. You can order the meat or chicken in a wrap or sandwich, with sides and drinks such as ayran; reviews also point to meat in yogurt as a worthwhile alternative.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
191 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced spice
Several diners found the meat tender and the spices well-balanced rather than overpowering.
Meat in yogurt
Meat in yogurt is repeatedly singled out, with one diner calling it especially flavourful and fresh.
Turkish drinks
Ayran and şalgam are available alongside the food, giving the short menu a distinctly Turkish drinks pairing.
Free tea
Turkish tea is served free according to one review, making it a useful extra after a quick meal.
Street-food feel
Customers describe a warm setting and Turkish atmosphere rather than a formal dining experience.
What to Eat at Ayla Tantuni | Jumeriah 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 Ayla Tantuni | Jumeriah, 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 Ayla Tantuni | Jumeriah, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 9
-
Tantuni Net +10
“Been missing Istanbul too much lately we decided to come and have some tantuni! So yum and delicious this tantuni taste brought back so much memories 🤍 almost brought me to tears since it brought back uni memories! Special thanks to gül mira for her great welcome!”
Positive 10Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Been missing Istanbul too much lately we decided to come and have some tantuni! So yum and delicious this tantuni taste brought back so much memories 🤍 almost brought me to tears since it brought back uni memories! Special thanks to gül mira for her great welcome!”June 2026
“I never thought that I could eat tantuni, which is a special taste of Mersin, in Dubai. It is one of the best tantuni I have ever eaten. It is really great.”May 2023
-
Meat tantuni wrap Net +2
“At last I have visited Ayla Tantuni today. I tried meat tantuni wrap and took some take way . The quality of the meat is great and has no smell. Tantuni is delicious , and melts in your month, thanks to the chef. Affordable prices . It’s a quick stop restaurant don’t expect high end dining, it’s just like any other fast food chain but very clean.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“At last I have visited Ayla Tantuni today. I tried meat tantuni wrap and took some take way . The quality of the meat is great and has no smell. Tantuni is delicious , and melts in your month, thanks to the chef. Affordable prices . It’s a quick stop restaurant don’t expect high end dining, it’s just like any other fast food chain but very clean.”October 2024
“We enjoyed this traditional street food from Turkey 🇹🇷 For the first time in the UAE this dish tasted exactly the same. But they have to reconsider the pricing. Recommend the meat in the wrap! Definitely coming back ❤️”April 2023
-
Meat in yoghurt Net +1
“Delicious food, especially meat in Yoghurt. We also tried the chicken in bread and wrap, Wonderful hospitality, especially the lady at the counter.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Delicious food, especially meat in Yoghurt. We also tried the chicken in bread and wrap, Wonderful hospitality, especially the lady at the counter.”January 2025
“Great Food! You must try their Meat in Yoghort! Delicious!”April 2025
-
Ayran Net +1
“The Tantuni really yummy; I tried only the wrap and it is addictive. Not heavy on the stomach at all. You might go with yekmek ( like samon or short baguette bread) . But my favorite is the wrap. And the Ayran OMG!!,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Tantuni really yummy; I tried only the wrap and it is addictive. Not heavy on the stomach at all. You might go with yekmek ( like samon or short baguette bread) . But my favorite is the wrap. And the Ayran OMG!!,”December 2025
-
Beef tantuni Net +1
“My wife and I tried both the chicken and beef tantuni, and they were absolutely delicious. You can choose between a wrap or sandwich style, and both options are packed with flavor. The ingredients were fresh, and the spices were well-balanced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My wife and I tried both the chicken and beef tantuni, and they were absolutely delicious. You can choose between a wrap or sandwich style, and both options are packed with flavor. The ingredients were fresh, and the spices were well-balanced.”March 2025
-
Chicken in yogurt Net +1
“I tried Chicken in Yogurt. Its good in taste and I recommend to try it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried Chicken in Yogurt. Its good in taste and I recommend to try it.”October 2025
-
Chicken tantuni Net +1
“My wife and I tried both the chicken and beef tantuni, and they were absolutely delicious. You can choose between a wrap or sandwich style, and both options are packed with flavor. The ingredients were fresh, and the spices were well-balanced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My wife and I tried both the chicken and beef tantuni, and they were absolutely delicious. You can choose between a wrap or sandwich style, and both options are packed with flavor. The ingredients were fresh, and the spices were well-balanced.”March 2025
-
Flatbread Net +1
“Ayla Tantuni in Jumeirah offers an incredible dining experience! The tantuni is perfectly spiced, with tender meat wrapped in a soft, freshly made flatbread that packs just the right amount of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is top-notch. It's a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Turkish street food in a cozy setting. Highly recommended! Thank you Umut for your kind service 🙏”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ayla Tantuni in Jumeirah offers an incredible dining experience! The tantuni is perfectly spiced, with tender meat wrapped in a soft, freshly made flatbread that packs just the right amount of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is top-notch. It's a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Turkish street food in a cozy setting. Highly recommended! Thank you Umut for your kind service 🙏”March 2025
-
Meat sandwich Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I tried their meat sandwich, it was fine. I saw some videos on tiktok that made me want to try it, and maybe it raised my expection, and it made it hard to meet in reality. The price is on the high side of such a sandwich. It was 35aed and size not so huge.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I tried their meat sandwich, it was fine. I saw some videos on tiktok that made me want to try it, and maybe it raised my expection, and it made it hard to meet in reality. The price is on the high side of such a sandwich. It was 35aed and size not so huge.”November 2023
Drinks 1
-
Tea (chay) Net +2
“I am not going to say something bad, but what I experienced was that the food was good, but the portion was small, and service is also quite boring. Waiters are hesitating to speak. What was nice is that tea (chay) is free. I enjoyed turkish tea. Next time, I want to taste different things. I strongly suggest tasting it here.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I am not going to say something bad, but what I experienced was that the food was good, but the portion was small, and service is also quite boring. Waiters are hesitating to speak. What was nice is that tea (chay) is free. I enjoyed turkish tea. Next time, I want to taste different things. I strongly suggest tasting it here.”April 2025
“The only highlight was the tea.”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose wrap. For a lighter option, try the tantuni wrap; one diner preferred it to the bread version.
Order ayran. Ayran is a popular pairing and was enthusiastically praised alongside the wrap.
Check prices. Before paying, compare the menu price with the bill; one customer reported a difference.
Expect quick-service. Treat it as a clean, quick-stop restaurant rather than high-end dining, and keep portion expectations modest.
Try tea. Ask about the Turkish tea, which one reviewer says is free and enjoyed after the meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
710 Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Multiple reviews say the portions are smaller than expected, especially compared with the menu photos.
High pricing
Some diners consider the Dubai prices high for a fast-food-style sandwich or tantuni meal.
Freshness concerns
One diner reported meat that seemed stored badly, while another found the meat not hot or freshly cooked.
Service inconsistency
Although many reviews praise the staff, others describe rushed table clearing, waiting and weak night-shift service.
Order issues
A reviewer received the wrong drink, and another said the menu price differed from the amount paid.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
120 AED
two meat tantunis with yogurt, along with a şalgam and an ayran
“Tried Ayla Tantuni and ordered two meat tantunis with yogurt, along with a şalgam and an ayran for 120 AED”Google review · March 2025
35 AED
sandwich
“35 AED for a sandwich that is decently spiced but dry”Google review · November 2024
around 60 aed
2 meat tantuni
“For 2 meat tantuni you need to pay around 60 aed”Google review · April 2023
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Ayla Tantuni is a focused Turkish street-food stop in Umm Suqeim, built around Mersin-style tantuni. The main choice is meat or chicken served as a wrap or sandwich, with reviews praising the tender filling, fresh bread and measured spicing. Meat in yogurt is the standout alternative, while ayran and şalgam make the meal feel more distinctly Turkish.
The short menu is part of the appeal: it is easy to order, and some customers say food is prepared fresh in front of you. The atmosphere is casual rather than polished fine dining, with several diners saying the setting and Turkish staff made them feel transported to Istanbul. Turkish tea is also reported to be free.
There are practical caveats. Portions are repeatedly described as small, and a meat sandwich was reported at 35 AED, so this is not universally seen as strong value. Service is mostly praised but can be uneven, including one complaint about staff hovering to clear a table and another about waiting behind regulars.
Check your drink and the menu price against the bill before leaving. Reviews also disagree on meat freshness, so temperature and preparation may be worth noting if your visit does not match the more positive experiences.