Generous portions
Several diners found the portions substantial, including one set menu described as more than enough for one person.
Blooms AVA
Downtown Dubai
Blooms AVA is an international-cuisine restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with a modern, cozy setting and options ranging from set menus and pizza to breakfast and Iftar buffets. Reviews also point to terrace seating with Burj Khalifa views when available.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
305 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Burj views
The terrace and rooftop views toward Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa are a major draw, especially around sunset.
Warm service
Many reviews describe staff as welcoming and attentive, with diners receiving regular check-ins and help during meals.
Family-friendly food
The menu worked well for at least one selective young diner: a daughter who is usually tricky about pasta finished hers.
Custom orders
A diner requested vegetables added to a pepperoni pizza and said the kitchen prepared it to perfection.
Quiet atmosphere
Some diners describe the setting as spacious, cozy and quiet, making it comfortable for lingering over a meal.
What to Eat at Blooms AVA 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 Blooms AVA, 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 Blooms AVA, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Ava grilled chicken and vegetables Net +1
“I ordered a AVA grilled chicken and vegetables with a strawberry flavoured mojito mocktail. They both tasted great. The chicken might not look like much but it packed a lot of flavour, especially when dipped in the brown sauce. I adored the mashed potatoes, absolutely great. The veggies could have been hotter, however they tasted great as well.”
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“I ordered a AVA grilled chicken and vegetables with a strawberry flavoured mojito mocktail. They both tasted great. The chicken might not look like much but it packed a lot of flavour, especially when dipped in the brown sauce. I adored the mashed potatoes, absolutely great. The veggies could have been hotter, however they tasted great as well.”December 2022
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“I am living near this restaurant. Before it was casper and gambini. I don’t know why, the place always not many guest. Morning time can enjoy breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner, also food including shrimp and calimary and pastas are better than average. If you are living near the southarea of downtown, nice place for rest and enjoying quality food.”
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“I am living near this restaurant. Before it was casper and gambini. I don’t know why, the place always not many guest. Morning time can enjoy breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner, also food including shrimp and calimary and pastas are better than average. If you are living near the southarea of downtown, nice place for rest and enjoying quality food.”September 2022
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Brownie chocolate sundae Net +1
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”
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“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”March 2024
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Ifthar meal Net +1
“Good food. Tried the ifthar meal . The options was good but what spoilt the evening for us was the attitude of 1 waiter Mohammad .”
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“Good food. Tried the ifthar meal . The options was good but what spoilt the evening for us was the attitude of 1 waiter Mohammad .”April 2023
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I ordered Lamb Chops from the A La Carte menu. The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and cooked well. I am so happy I found this place since I live in Business Bay! * Staff was friendly and welcoming. Thank you Larbi for your kind and professional attitude!”
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“I ordered Lamb Chops from the A La Carte menu. The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and cooked well. I am so happy I found this place since I live in Business Bay! * Staff was friendly and welcoming. Thank you Larbi for your kind and professional attitude!”June 2023
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Mashed potatoes Net +1
“I adored the mashed potatoes, absolutely great.”
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“I adored the mashed potatoes, absolutely great.”December 2022
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Mezze platter Net +1
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”March 2024
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Mozzarella sticks Net +1
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”March 2024
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”March 2024
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Pizza Net +1
“Very delicious pizza as I have requested my order . Thank you chef and all the team . Highly recommended restaurant in Business Bay .”
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“Very delicious pizza as I have requested my order . Thank you chef and all the team . Highly recommended restaurant in Business Bay .”July 2024
Honorable mentions (3)
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Set menu Net +1
“I ordered a set menu, the food was extraordinary, The taste is amazing, The portions are more than enough for one person.”
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“I ordered a set menu, the food was extraordinary, The taste is amazing, The portions are more than enough for one person.”August 2024
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Triple belgian chocolate frappe Net +1
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”March 2024
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Open buffet Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Amazing experience, me , my wife and daughter we had our Ramadan Iftar at this loving restaurant ( Terrace; Burj khalifa view ) , the open buffet was more than enough, food was okay , sweets , desert, juice , water were available and the atmosphere was just awesome and especially the view of Burj khalifa was just breath taking and I have to thank the welcoming staff ; for sure we will be back an other day .”
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Drinks 2
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Strawberry flavoured mojito mocktail Net +1
“I ordered a AVA grilled chicken and vegetables with a strawberry flavoured mojito mocktail. They both tasted great.”
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“I ordered a AVA grilled chicken and vegetables with a strawberry flavoured mojito mocktail. They both tasted great.”December 2022
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Mohammed provided exceptional service during our recent visit to Blooms AVA. He promptly accommodated our request to add veggies to our pepperoni pizza, ensuring it was prepared to perfection. His attentive and friendly demeanor enhanced our dining experience, making it truly memorable. We highly recommend Blooms for its delicious food and outstanding service, thanks to Mohammed, still survey come back for the delicious food and for mohammed's hospitality. We had pepperoni pizza, mezze platter, brownie chocolate sundae, strawberry mojito, triple Belgian chocolate frappe, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was perfect.”March 2024
What to Avoid (6)
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Afghan pulao Net −1
“36 years in UAE and this is by far the worst iftar I've ever had. We parked near the park and walked over. Buffet was terrible. Kababs were frozen meat and very dry and bland. Pasta was just jar pasta sauce with spaghetti, no seasoning or salt, afghan pulao had very dry meat, roast potatoes had random pieces of frozen hash brown, the quality of chicken they use in all their chicken dishes is revolting. The mayo veggie salad was ice cold. Dessert ran out in twenty minutes and they just refilled with only tiramisu. We used an entertainer that was 60dhs per person, definitely not worth it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“36 years in UAE and this is by far the worst iftar I've ever had. We parked near the park and walked over. Buffet was terrible. Kababs were frozen meat and very dry and bland. Pasta was just jar pasta sauce with spaghetti, no seasoning or salt, afghan pulao had very dry meat, roast potatoes had random pieces of frozen hash brown, the quality of chicken they use in all their chicken dishes is revolting. The mayo veggie salad was ice cold. Dessert ran out in twenty minutes and they just refilled with only tiramisu. We used an entertainer that was 60dhs per person, definitely not worth it.”April 2023
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Kabab Net −1
“The food is fine, only the kabab's quality wasn't good. Overall not a lot of options. (2 stars for food because it's eatable but not enjoyable)”
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“The food is fine, only the kabab's quality wasn't good. Overall not a lot of options. (2 stars for food because it's eatable but not enjoyable)”March 2023
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Mayo veggie salad Net −1
“36 years in UAE and this is by far the worst iftar I've ever had. We parked near the park and walked over. Buffet was terrible. Kababs were frozen meat and very dry and bland. Pasta was just jar pasta sauce with spaghetti, no seasoning or salt, afghan pulao had very dry meat, roast potatoes had random pieces of frozen hash brown, the quality of chicken they use in all their chicken dishes is revolting. The mayo veggie salad was ice cold. Dessert ran out in twenty minutes and they just refilled with only tiramisu. We used an entertainer that was 60dhs per person, definitely not worth it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“36 years in UAE and this is by far the worst iftar I've ever had. We parked near the park and walked over. Buffet was terrible. Kababs were frozen meat and very dry and bland. Pasta was just jar pasta sauce with spaghetti, no seasoning or salt, afghan pulao had very dry meat, roast potatoes had random pieces of frozen hash brown, the quality of chicken they use in all their chicken dishes is revolting. The mayo veggie salad was ice cold. Dessert ran out in twenty minutes and they just refilled with only tiramisu. We used an entertainer that was 60dhs per person, definitely not worth it.”April 2023
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Pasta Net −1
“The pasta was not fresh, the rice was of poor quality, there was only one juice option, and the desserts did not include the promised kanafa as advertised on your website.”
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“The pasta was not fresh, the rice was of poor quality, there was only one juice option, and the desserts did not include the promised kanafa as advertised on your website.”April 2023
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Rice Net −1
“The pasta was not fresh, the rice was of poor quality, there was only one juice option, and the desserts did not include the promised kanafa as advertised on your website.”
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“The pasta was not fresh, the rice was of poor quality, there was only one juice option, and the desserts did not include the promised kanafa as advertised on your website.”April 2023
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Roast potatoes Net −1
“36 years in UAE and this is by far the worst iftar I've ever had. We parked near the park and walked over. Buffet was terrible. Kababs were frozen meat and very dry and bland. Pasta was just jar pasta sauce with spaghetti, no seasoning or salt, afghan pulao had very dry meat, roast potatoes had random pieces of frozen hash brown, the quality of chicken they use in all their chicken dishes is revolting. The mayo veggie salad was ice cold. Dessert ran out in twenty minutes and they just refilled with only tiramisu. We used an entertainer that was 60dhs per person, definitely not worth it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“36 years in UAE and this is by far the worst iftar I've ever had. We parked near the park and walked over. Buffet was terrible. Kababs were frozen meat and very dry and bland. Pasta was just jar pasta sauce with spaghetti, no seasoning or salt, afghan pulao had very dry meat, roast potatoes had random pieces of frozen hash brown, the quality of chicken they use in all their chicken dishes is revolting. The mayo veggie salad was ice cold. Dessert ran out in twenty minutes and they just refilled with only tiramisu. We used an entertainer that was 60dhs per person, definitely not worth it.”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm bookings. If using a coupon or booking for a group, confirm the reservation directly before arriving; reviews report unanswered numbers and missing bookings.
Check terrace. Ask whether terrace or rooftop seating is open before you go if the Burj Khalifa view is important, since weather has closed outdoor areas.
Set buffet expectations. For Iftar, check the current selection in advance if variety matters; one review reported no more than 10 dishes and queues.
Try set menus. A set menu was reported as arriving within 10 minutes and providing more than enough food for one person.
Visit seasonally. Winter may be the better time to plan an outdoor meal, as one diner expected to return during the winter season.
Plan the visit
Practical details
First floor - DAMAC Maison Distinction
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Booking problems
Multiple reviews report unanswered calls, missing coupon reservations and groups arriving without the promised table.
Limited buffet
Some Iftar diners found the buffet selection too small, with reports of few mains, limited drinks and desserts running out.
Inconsistent food
Although many diners enjoyed the food, individual Iftar reports mention bland biryani, raw rice and dry or poor-quality meat.
Service inconsistency
Alongside many positive service reports, some diners describe rude interactions, forgotten requests and unhelpful management.
Outdoor limits
Outdoor seating has not always been available, so the Burj Khalifa view may not be part of every visit.
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The Bottom Line
Blooms AVA is an international-cuisine restaurant in Downtown Dubai where diners come for set-menu meals, pizza, breakfast, Iftar buffets and, when available, terrace or rooftop seating facing the Burj Khalifa. The setting is repeatedly described as modern, spacious, cozy and well maintained, so it suits a relaxed lunch, dinner or hotel breakfast more than a rushed stop. Food feedback is generally positive and portions are a clear strength.
Reviews mention lamb chops, AVA grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, pepperoni pizza, pasta and generous appetizers-to-dessert servings. One diner requested vegetables on a pepperoni pizza and received the change successfully. Breakfast also receives warm feedback, while the Iftar buffet is more mixed: some guests found it tasty and good value, but others found the choice limited, with complaints about bland biryani, raw rice, dry meat and queues.
Service is often attentive and welcoming, but it is not fully consistent. Several diners praise careful check-ins and friendly treatment, while others report forgotten water orders, rude interactions and poor management responses. Group bookings and coupon reservations deserve extra caution: multiple reviews describe unanswered calls or missing reservations.
Confirm the table before travelling, and ask whether outdoor seating is open if the view is your priority.