All-day breakfast
Breakfast is served all day, with generous food, several breads, pancake-style bread and unlimited complimentary tea.
Bait Elia - بيت إليا
Jumeirah
Bait Elia in Jumeirah is a Palestinian-Turkish restaurant and cafe known in reviews for its all-day breakfast and relaxed, decorative setting. It is also a good stop for Asuman, a filling chocolate dessert, or for a meal with shisha in a separate smoking area.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
540 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Calm setting
Reviews describe a cosy, quiet atmosphere with Turkish-Palestinian decor, flower backdrops and comfortable seating.
Separate smoking
The smoking area is fully separate from the main dining room, so smoke is less likely to drift into the non-smoking seating.
Dessert choice
The San Sebastian cheesecake, Asuman and chocolate desserts are repeatedly singled out, while the chocolate waffle with banana also gets a mention.
Fresh bread
One breakfast review specifically praises the freshly baked breads, adding a useful detail beyond the usual breakfast spread.
Souvenir shop
A shop inside sells ceramics, candles and chocolate goodies, making the visit more than just a meal.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available, which is useful because one reviewer found the venue fills up and public parking limited.
What to Eat at Bait Elia - بيت إليا 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 Bait Elia - بيت إليا, 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 Bait Elia - بيت إليا got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Asuman Net +3
“Asuman is a nice chocolate melt strawberry dessert. The prices are quite high in Dubai but the ambient is absolutely worth visiting. I would suggest Asuman (big size 63dhms ) to share for 2 people because it may be quite filling.”
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“Asuman is a nice chocolate melt strawberry dessert. The prices are quite high in Dubai but the ambient is absolutely worth visiting. I would suggest Asuman (big size 63dhms ) to share for 2 people because it may be quite filling.”November 2020
“The deserts are great & I’d recommend their Asuman dessert, very delightful chocolate!”February 2022
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Breakfast for 2 Net +2
“Excellent Turkish breakfast and flagship dessert. Breakfast for 2 is lots of food. Can be shared by 3.”
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“Excellent Turkish breakfast and flagship dessert. Breakfast for 2 is lots of food. Can be shared by 3.”December 2020
“We had the Breakfast for 2 at Asuman and it was super delicious. They have good portions, rich variety in the menu as well as a caring service.”January 2022
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San sebastian cheesecake Net +2
“The food and service were amazing. Chef Rami is one of the best chefs in Dubai. I recommend the San Sebastian cheesecake.”
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“The food and service were amazing. Chef Rami is one of the best chefs in Dubai. I recommend the San Sebastian cheesecake.”September 2021
“And to conclude you have to try the San Sebastian Cheesecake which was mind-blowing , plus the atmosphere was breath-taking and calm.”May 2022
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Turkish set breakfast Net +2
“Nothing extraordinary but decent place with nice food. I tried their breakfast, the plate for two, it was nicely made, typical Turkish breakfast and more enough to get you going for the rest of the day”
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“Nothing extraordinary but decent place with nice food. I tried their breakfast, the plate for two, it was nicely made, typical Turkish breakfast and more enough to get you going for the rest of the day”November 2020
“Excellent Turkish breakfast and flagship dessert. Breakfast for 2 is lots of food. Can be shared by 3.”December 2020
Honorable mentions (11)
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Breakfast set Net +1
“Really good breakfast set, plenty of food and great freshly baked breads.”
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“Really good breakfast set, plenty of food and great freshly baked breads.”June 2021
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Chocolate waffle with banana Net +1
“I loved the place, the chocolate waffle with banana was super 👌, only negative point to me that they don't have alot of food options , and it's a bit pricy. But overall I enjoyed and would go again on ladies shisha nights”
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“I loved the place, the chocolate waffle with banana was super 👌, only negative point to me that they don't have alot of food options , and it's a bit pricy. But overall I enjoyed and would go again on ladies shisha nights”October 2021
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“P.S. their hot chocolate is out of this world, a must try!”
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“P.S. their hot chocolate is out of this world, a must try!”July 2021
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Kababat Net +1
“I simply LOVE IT 😍 in every aspect, the Kababat is a must try, also like the risotto, the Sebastian cake is a must try from the desserts too 😍😍😍”
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“I simply LOVE IT 😍 in every aspect, the Kababat is a must try, also like the risotto, the Sebastian cake is a must try from the desserts too 😍😍😍”September 2021
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Manto Net +1
“Manto was ok.. Totally disappointed!”
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“Manto was ok.. Totally disappointed!”August 2021
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Mushroom chicken Net +1
“Food was very very good, the best mushroom chicken I have ever had.”
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“Food was very very good, the best mushroom chicken I have ever had.”June 2022
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Plate for two Net +1
“Nothing extraordinary but decent place with nice food. I tried their breakfast, the plate for two, it was nicely made, typical Turkish breakfast and more enough to get you going for the rest of the day”
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“Nothing extraordinary but decent place with nice food. I tried their breakfast, the plate for two, it was nicely made, typical Turkish breakfast and more enough to get you going for the rest of the day”November 2020
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Profiterol Net +1
“Their desserts are great. Try profiterol and asuman.”
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“Their desserts are great. Try profiterol and asuman.”August 2020
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Risotto Net +1
“I simply LOVE IT 😍 in every aspect, the Kababat is a must try, also like the risotto, the Sebastian cake is a must try from the desserts too 😍😍😍”
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“I simply LOVE IT 😍 in every aspect, the Kababat is a must try, also like the risotto, the Sebastian cake is a must try from the desserts too 😍😍😍”September 2021
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Sebastian cake Net +1
“I simply LOVE IT 😍 in every aspect, the Kababat is a must try, also like the risotto, the Sebastian cake is a must try from the desserts too 😍😍😍”
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“I simply LOVE IT 😍 in every aspect, the Kababat is a must try, also like the risotto, the Sebastian cake is a must try from the desserts too 😍😍😍”September 2021
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Traditional take on tiramisu Net +1
“Their traditional take on tiramisu was amazing with icecream.”
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“Their traditional take on tiramisu was amazing with icecream.”June 2020
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Coffee Net +1
“Coffee is very good”
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“Coffee is very good”October 2020
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Tea Net +1
“It comes with different kinds of bread and pan cake kind of a bread 😋😋 and unlimited complimentary tea which is really fulfilling .”
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“It comes with different kinds of bread and pan cake kind of a bread 😋😋 and unlimited complimentary tea which is really fulfilling .”April 2021
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Turkish tea Net +1
“It's a must visit place for all day breakfast, turkish tea and desserts! The place is beautiful with flower backdrops, asthetic decor, delicious food! Staff is courteous, vallet parking is available..The breakfast ia luxury!!! Vibes are insane relaxing , perfect place for small birthday parties , bfidal showers as well.”
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“It's a must visit place for all day breakfast, turkish tea and desserts! The place is beautiful with flower backdrops, asthetic decor, delicious food! Staff is courteous, vallet parking is available..The breakfast ia luxury!!! Vibes are insane relaxing , perfect place for small birthday parties , bfidal showers as well.”January 2021
What to Avoid (2)
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Borek Net −1
“the borek was also old, heated with microwave not in oven.. lost any crispness ..”
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Critical review excerpts
“the borek was also old, heated with microwave not in oven.. lost any crispness ..”August 2021
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Sticks with labnah Net −1
“They offer sticks with labnah complimentary, the stick is also old and not crunchy..”
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Critical review excerpts
“They offer sticks with labnah complimentary, the stick is also old and not crunchy..”August 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Share breakfast. A breakfast for two may cover three people, according to one review, though extra eggs may be useful.
Share Asuman. Asuman is described as filling; the big size was suggested for sharing between two people.
Use valet. Consider valet parking at busy times: one reviewer said the venue gets full and public parking is limited.
Check bread. If visiting for suhoor, confirm the bread arrives with the food before settling in, as this was a repeated complaint.
Try cheesecake. Leave room for the San Sebastian cheesecake; multiple diners specifically recommend it as a dessert to try.
Choose timing. Going outside busy periods may help avoid the slow service reported in several dinner and suhoor reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa 505
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including food arriving cold and repeated requests being needed before staff responded.
Suhoor bread
Two suhoor reviews describe a serious bread shortage, with a group of more than five receiving only two small pieces.
High prices
Some diners felt the prices were too high for the portions, taste or overall food quality.
Limited options
One review found the food menu small compared with other Turkish restaurants, with few choices beyond breakfast.
Chocolate quality
A tasting review complained that the chocolate seemed old and had a funny taste, despite its high quoted price.
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The Bottom Line
Bait Elia in Jumeirah combines a Palestinian-Turkish restaurant with a cafe-style setting. Breakfast is one of the main draws: the all-day spread comes with different breads, pancake-style bread and, in one review, unlimited complimentary tea. Breakfast for two is sometimes described as enough for three, although portion experiences are not completely consistent.
Dessert is another strong reason to visit. Reviewers mention Asuman, profiterol, chocolate waffle with banana, hot chocolate and San Sebastian cheesecake. Asuman can be quite filling, so the big size was suggested for two people to share.
The interior is calm and decorative, with flower backdrops and Turkish-Palestinian styling; it also suits small celebrations according to one review. Shisha is available, and the smoking area is separate from the main dining room. There are practical cautions.
Several diners reported very slow service, including food arriving cold. Suhoor visits were especially problematic for two reviewers who repeatedly had to ask for bread. Some guests also considered the prices high for the portions or quality, and one chocolate tasting review complained of stale-tasting chocolate.
Valet parking is available, useful when the venue is busy and public parking is limited.