Large portions
The pljeskavica was described as large enough to feed a family of three and still be filling.
Bosnian House Restaurant - Global Village
Arabian Ranches
Bosnian House is an Eastern European restaurant at Global Village, serving Bosnian food in Arabian Ranches. Reviews point especially to its grilled cevapi and hearty pita burek, with generous portions and a warm, Bosnian-inspired atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,629 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong cevapi
Cevapi are repeatedly praised, with one review highlighting juicy grilled meat served in fresh somun bread.
Burek favourite
The pita burek is a standout choice for visitors who want something beyond the grilled meats.
Comforting soup
Begova corba gets a particularly strong mention as a comforting, must-try dish.
Warm setting
Customers describe the restaurant as cozy and warm, with comfortable seating after walking around Global Village.
Fresh bread
Soft, freshly baked bread is a useful part of the meal, especially with kebabs and cevapi.
What to Eat at Bosnian House Restaurant - Global Village 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 Bosnian House Restaurant - Global Village, 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 Bosnian House Restaurant - Global Village got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Begova corba Net +2
“Begova corba was A+! Must have!”
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“Begova corba was A+! Must have!”December 2025
“Their begova čorba is rich, comforting, and full of soul.”May 2025
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Bosnian pljeskavica Net +2
“Their Bosnian pljeskavica was huge, easily enough for my family of three, and it was super filling too.”
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“Their Bosnian pljeskavica was huge, easily enough for my family of three, and it was super filling too.”May 2026
“Pljeskavica freshly prepared, hot, loaded with meat 🤩😋 it's a good start before starting your journey discovering Global village.”January 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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7 Cevapi combo with ayran Net +1
“7 cevapi combo with ayran for 35, 10 cevapi for 39 aed. Would eat here again and I wish they had more restaurants in Dubai, with better accessibility.”
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“7 cevapi combo with ayran for 35, 10 cevapi for 39 aed. Would eat here again and I wish they had more restaurants in Dubai, with better accessibility.”December 2022
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Ayran Net +1
“The ayran is salty, yummy and creamy definitely recommend to have with the cevapi”
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“The ayran is salty, yummy and creamy definitely recommend to have with the cevapi”November 2025
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Baklava Net +1
“then had coffee and baklava which were also good 😊”
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“then had coffee and baklava which were also good 😊”April 2026
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Beef kababs Net +1
“Beef kababs nicely seasoned and grilled to.order served as a sandwich with two sauces and raw onions, simple and straight to the point that gives you a nice protein fix during your long day of walking within the global village.”
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“Beef kababs nicely seasoned and grilled to.order served as a sandwich with two sauces and raw onions, simple and straight to the point that gives you a nice protein fix during your long day of walking within the global village.”December 2022
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Borek with meat Net +1
“The best restaurant you can eat in the Global village meatballs are amazing but what I’d like the most was borek with meat.”
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“The best restaurant you can eat in the Global village meatballs are amazing but what I’d like the most was borek with meat.”November 2025
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Bosnian iftar Net +1
“It was my first time trying Bosnian food and I wasn’t disappointed. We had gone for iftar and they have a special iftaar menu. We ordered the Bosnian iftar which includes Bosnian kebab which comes with pita bread or Bosnian stuffed pita.”
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“It was my first time trying Bosnian food and I wasn’t disappointed. We had gone for iftar and they have a special iftaar menu. We ordered the Bosnian iftar which includes Bosnian kebab which comes with pita bread or Bosnian stuffed pita.”April 2022
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Bosnian kababs Net +1
“It has multiple items on the menu, but the one that one should try is the Bosnian kababs. Beef kababs nicely seasoned and grilled to.order served as a sandwich with two sauces and raw onions, simple and straight to the point that gives you a nice protein fix during your long day of walking within the global village.”
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“It has multiple items on the menu, but the one that one should try is the Bosnian kababs. Beef kababs nicely seasoned and grilled to.order served as a sandwich with two sauces and raw onions, simple and straight to the point that gives you a nice protein fix during your long day of walking within the global village.”December 2022
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Bosnian kebab Net +1
“The Bosnian kebab was absolutely delicious thick, juicy, and packed with flavor. A must-try dish that’s hearty and satisfying. The portion is generous enough to easily fill two people. Totally worth it!”
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“The Bosnian kebab was absolutely delicious thick, juicy, and packed with flavor. A must-try dish that’s hearty and satisfying. The portion is generous enough to easily fill two people. Totally worth it!”May 2025
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Burek Net +1
“And don’t get me started on the burek, sirnica, and zeljanica – simply delicious.”
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“And don’t get me started on the burek, sirnica, and zeljanica – simply delicious.”May 2025
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Kababs Net +1
“Their kababs are delicious.”
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“Their kababs are delicious.”January 2025
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Meatballs Net +1
“The best restaurant you can eat in the Global village meatballs are amazing but what I’d like the most was borek with meat.”
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“The best restaurant you can eat in the Global village meatballs are amazing but what I’d like the most was borek with meat.”November 2025
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Pita burek Net +1
“My personal favourite has to be the pita burek.”
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“My personal favourite has to be the pita burek.”January 2025
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Sirnica Net +1
“And don’t get me started on the burek, sirnica, and zeljanica – simply delicious.”
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“And don’t get me started on the burek, sirnica, and zeljanica – simply delicious.”May 2025
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Somun bread Net +1
“The ćevapi are perfectly grilled and juicy, served with freshly baked somun bread that tastes just like home.”
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“The ćevapi are perfectly grilled and juicy, served with freshly baked somun bread that tastes just like home.”May 2025
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Special kebab Net +1
“I went with 5 friends and we all ordered their special kebab, served with cream and spicy achar, absolutely delicious and very filling.”
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“I went with 5 friends and we all ordered their special kebab, served with cream and spicy achar, absolutely delicious and very filling.”December 2025
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Zeljanica Net +1
“And don’t get me started on the burek, sirnica, and zeljanica – simply delicious.”
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“And don’t get me started on the burek, sirnica, and zeljanica – simply delicious.”May 2025
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Laban drink Net +1
“I love the sausages, and even their laban drink. The bread was also soft.”
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“I love the sausages, and even their laban drink. The bread was also soft.”February 2026
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Pomegranate juice Net +1
“The pomegranate juice was very tasty and complimented the meal really well I think.”
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“The pomegranate juice was very tasty and complimented the meal really well I think.”October 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“I also love their Turkish coffee, which adds the perfect touch to the meal.”
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“I also love their Turkish coffee, which adds the perfect touch to the meal.”January 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Ajvar Net −1
“During my last visit, the ajvar had a very strong vinegar smell and taste, making it impossible to eat. I’m not sure whether it was spoiled or if vinegar was added, but the result was not edible. This is something that should be checked carefully and corrected, as it affects the quality of the experience.”
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“During my last visit, the ajvar had a very strong vinegar smell and taste, making it impossible to eat. I’m not sure whether it was spoiled or if vinegar was added, but the result was not edible. This is something that should be checked carefully and corrected, as it affects the quality of the experience.”November 2025
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Sandwich with 7 sausages Net −1
“They advertise a sandwich with 7 sausages but in reality all you get is only 4. Beside the scam it is extremely overpriced for the quality of food”
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“They advertise a sandwich with 7 sausages but in reality all you get is only 4. Beside the scam it is extremely overpriced for the quality of food”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try cevapi. For a first order, start with the cevapi; reviews describe them as a signature grilled choice with bread and sauces.
Add sauces. Ask for extra sauces if you like a more dressed sandwich; one review says each extra sauce costs 2 AED.
Check combos. Compare the sandwich and combo options before paying, as one customer said the standalone sandwich option had been removed.
Avoid rush. If you want quicker service, consider visiting outside the busiest periods, since service can slow down when crowded.
Confirm seating. Ask about smoking arrangements before settling in: a review identifies the first floor as smoking and reports a ground-floor concern.
Explain allergies. If you need a bread-free order for a gluten allergy, confirm the preparation and sauces before paying.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Global Village
Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Portion dispute
One customer said a sandwich advertised with seven sausages contained only four.
Service delays
Service was described as slower when the restaurant is crowded.
Smoking concern
A review reports smoking upstairs and also noticed smoking on the ground floor, which was expected to be non-smoking.
Special requests
A customer with a gluten allergy reported that a bread-free kebab request was refused and handled rudely.
Ajvar quality
One regular found the ajvar had an unusually strong vinegar smell and taste and could not eat it.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
39 AED
10 cevapi
“7 cevapi combo with ayran for 35, 10 cevapi for 39 aed”Google review · December 2022
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The Bottom Line
Bosnian House is a Global Village stop for Bosnian cooking, particularly grilled cevapi, Bosnian kebabs, pljeskavica and pita burek. The food is generally described as hearty and freshly prepared, with portions that can stretch: one customer said the pljeskavica was enough for a family of three, while another found the Bosnian kebab generous enough for two people. The menu has a few especially useful starting points.
Cevapi come with soft or freshly baked bread and are often the dish customers return for. Begova corba is called a must-have, and pita burek is a personal favourite in one review. Ayran, Turkish coffee, baklava and pomegranate juice also receive positive mentions, so there are easy additions beyond the main plate.
The setting is cozy, with comfortable seats that make a useful break after walking around Global Village. Service is often warm and attentive, but reviews say it can slow down when busy. Check the seating arrangement if smoking matters to you, since the first floor is identified as a smoking area and one review raised a ground-floor concern.
Before paying, confirm combo contents and any special dietary request. One customer disputed a seven-sausage advertisement, while another with a gluten allergy said a bread-free kebab request was refused.