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BAMIDBAR Restaurant & catering In Dubai
Jumeirah Lake Towers
BAMIDBAR is a kosher Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant and catering business in Jumeirah Lake Towers. Reviews make it especially appealing for sushi, fish dishes such as crispy salmon, and warm, home-like hospitality.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
951 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fish and sushi
Fish and sushi are repeatedly praised, with one review calling both very high quality.
Crispy salmon
The crispy salmon was singled out as one reviewer’s best dishes in a long time.
Fresh salads
Dips and salads were described as fresh and flavorful, with a complimentary refill mentioned.
Homey welcome
Several reviews describe a relaxed, home-like atmosphere rather than a formal or distant experience.
Family friendly
Families may appreciate the generous complimentary chips served to children.
Easy approach
From Marina Walk, one reviewer used the air-conditioned walkway through Sobha Realty metro station to cross the highway.
Strong presentation
A reviewer specifically praised the combination of delicious food and beautiful presentation.
What to Eat at BAMIDBAR Restaurant & catering In Dubai 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 BAMIDBAR Restaurant & catering In Dubai, 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 BAMIDBAR Restaurant & catering In Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Steak entrocote Net +2
“Colour full sushi roll and steak entrecôte its so tasty and delicious special thanks to shusma she help me a lot highly recommended”
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Review excerpts
“Colour full sushi roll and steak entrecôte its so tasty and delicious special thanks to shusma she help me a lot highly recommended”January 2026
“Best kosher restaurant in dubai was there with my friends i enjoy a lot i order crispy roll and steak entrocote its so delicious and about service they treat like royal specially shusma service is outstanding highly recommend .”January 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Bologneise Net +1
“My 11 year old Son said he had the best bologneise ever.”
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Review excerpts
“My 11 year old Son said he had the best bologneise ever.”February 2026
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Burger Net +1
“Susma she is the best waitress everything I want she bring for me we came with friends we order burger it’s so delicious highly recommended”
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“Susma she is the best waitress everything I want she bring for me we came with friends we order burger it’s so delicious highly recommended”February 2026
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Colorful salad Net +1
“We had a colorful salad”
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“We had a colorful salad”January 2026
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Crispy roll Net +1
“Best kosher restaurant in dubai was there with my friends i enjoy a lot i order crispy roll and steak entrocote its so delicious and about service they treat like royal specially shusma service is outstanding highly recommend .”
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“Best kosher restaurant in dubai was there with my friends i enjoy a lot i order crispy roll and steak entrocote its so delicious and about service they treat like royal specially shusma service is outstanding highly recommend .”January 2026
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Crispy salmon Net +1
“The crispy salmon was truly out of this world — one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time.”
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“The crispy salmon was truly out of this world — one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time.”July 2026
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Falafel Net +1
“The serive is awsome , the waitress is so helpfull and respectful, the atmosphere is nice , the food is amazing ,one of the best falafel I ever tasted ,so light and the complementary sweets are delicious”
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“The serive is awsome , the waitress is so helpfull and respectful, the atmosphere is nice , the food is amazing ,one of the best falafel I ever tasted ,so light and the complementary sweets are delicious”June 2025
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Fish burger Net +1
“I took the fish burger. Was amazing.”
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“I took the fish burger. Was amazing.”December 2024
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Grilled chicken skewers Net +1
“Delicious kosher food - wonderful selection of fresh sushi and perfectly grilled chicken skewers and pargit. Great service with thanks to Susma and all her lovely colleagues.”
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“Delicious kosher food - wonderful selection of fresh sushi and perfectly grilled chicken skewers and pargit. Great service with thanks to Susma and all her lovely colleagues.”December 2025
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Grilled eggplant Net +1
“Really delicious food I came with my friend for dinner and I order meat kebab and grilled eggplant it’s so yummy and delicious will be back”
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“Really delicious food I came with my friend for dinner and I order meat kebab and grilled eggplant it’s so yummy and delicious will be back”February 2026
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Grilled fish Net +1
“Very tasty grilled fish and sushi 🍣 with very fresh ingredients and the owner Lev is also super hospitable, will definitely come back”
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“Very tasty grilled fish and sushi 🍣 with very fresh ingredients and the owner Lev is also super hospitable, will definitely come back”May 2024
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Meat kebab Net +1
“Really delicious food I came with my friend for dinner and I order meat kebab and grilled eggplant it’s so yummy and delicious will be back”
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“Really delicious food I came with my friend for dinner and I order meat kebab and grilled eggplant it’s so yummy and delicious will be back”February 2026
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Mix platter of 1 kg meat Net +1
“One of the top kosher restaurants in Dubai everything delicious we order mix platter of 1 kg meat that is so amazing worth money and service by susma she help us choose menu thanks bamidbar team and will be back again and again”
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“One of the top kosher restaurants in Dubai everything delicious we order mix platter of 1 kg meat that is so amazing worth money and service by susma she help us choose menu thanks bamidbar team and will be back again and again”February 2026
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Pargit Net +1
“Delicious kosher food - wonderful selection of fresh sushi and perfectly grilled chicken skewers and pargit. Great service with thanks to Susma and all her lovely colleagues.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious kosher food - wonderful selection of fresh sushi and perfectly grilled chicken skewers and pargit. Great service with thanks to Susma and all her lovely colleagues.”December 2025
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Platter of sushi Net +1
“We indulged in a platter of sushi, featuring Tuna and Salmon, each piece meticulously topped with homemade caviar. It simply doesn't get better than this.”
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“We indulged in a platter of sushi, featuring Tuna and Salmon, each piece meticulously topped with homemade caviar. It simply doesn't get better than this.”December 2023
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Sushi roll Net +1
“Colour full sushi roll and steak entrecôte its so tasty and delicious special thanks to shusma she help me a lot highly recommended”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Colour full sushi roll and steak entrecôte its so tasty and delicious special thanks to shusma she help me a lot highly recommended”January 2026
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Hummus Net 0
Mixed feedback
“tasty delicious food I order hummus mushrooms permit it's so mothering and service great will come back 😋”
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Review excerpts
“tasty delicious food I order hummus mushrooms permit it's so mothering and service great will come back 😋”January 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Matbucha Net −1
“Almost everything was overly salty and lacked flavor. The matbucha, hummus, and other salads were not enjoyable, and the fish dishes were dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Almost everything was overly salty and lacked flavor. The matbucha, hummus, and other salads were not enjoyable, and the fish dishes were dry.”July 2026
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Schnitzel Net −1
“The schnitzel was extremely dry and tasteless — it felt like eating thick, oily breadcrumbs rather than real schnitzel. The coating was too thick, the chicken portion was very small, and the dish was mostly fried coating.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The schnitzel was extremely dry and tasteless — it felt like eating thick, oily breadcrumbs rather than real schnitzel. The coating was too thick, the chicken portion was very small, and the dish was mostly fried coating.”July 2026
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Shabbat package Net −1
“We ordered the Shabbat package for 750 AED, which included a large variety of dishes: two fish dishes, two main courses, five salads, and two side dishes. The selection was generous, but unfortunately the quality of the food was very disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the Shabbat package for 750 AED, which included a large variety of dishes: two fish dishes, two main courses, five salads, and two side dishes. The selection was generous, but unfortunately the quality of the food was very disappointing.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Use walkway. From Marina Walk, use the air-conditioned route through Sobha Realty metro station to cross the highway.
Plan Shabbat. If ordering the Shabbat package, confirm the current dishes and preparation expectations before paying AED 750.
Late sushi. A late visit may still work for sushi: one reviewer found it available at 11pm and served quickly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
At the back of the tower, MAG 214 Tower - Cluster R
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Shabbat quality
One reviewer found the AED 750 Shabbat package overly salty, with dry fish and disappointing salads.
Dry schnitzel
A second order included schnitzel described as mostly thick, oily coating with a small chicken portion.
Mixed sushi
One older review reported sushi that was not fresh and tasted bad, contrasting with many newer positive sushi reviews.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
750 AED
Shabbat package
“We ordered the Shabbat package for 750 AED, which included a large variety of dishes: two fish dishes, two main courses, five salads, and two side dishes”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
BAMIDBAR is a kosher Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant and catering business in Jumeirah Lake Towers. It gives visitors somewhere to eat kosher food in Dubai, with reviews highlighting sushi, fish dishes, grilled meats and a notably warm welcome. The menu is broad, but sushi and fish are the clearest recurring draws.
Specific dishes mentioned by customers include crispy salmon, a fish burger, a 1 kg meat mix platter and colourful sushi rolls. Fish and sushi were called very high quality in one recent review, while another praised the crispy salmon as one of the best dishes they had eaten in a long time. Families are also catered for: one review mentions generous complimentary chips for children, and several diners describe the atmosphere as relaxed and home-like.
There are a few reasons to ask questions before ordering. A review of the AED 750 Shabbat package reported overly salty food, dry fish and a disappointing second order of schnitzel. Sushi feedback is mostly positive but not unanimous; an older review raised freshness concerns.
For access, the route from Marina Walk through the air-conditioned walkway at Sobha Realty metro station can help you cross the highway. One customer also found sushi available and served quickly at 11pm.