Breakfast variety
The Ottoman breakfast is fresh, beautifully presented and comes with a wide variety of authentic Turkish dishes.
Bosporus - Dubai Hills Mall
Dubai Hills Estate
Bosporus is a Turkish restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, with a menu that suits both leisurely breakfasts and larger family meals. Reviews highlight the Ottoman breakfast’s variety and presentation, while the family grill, Turkish tea and traditional dishes such as lahmacun give first-time diners several clear starting points.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
7,478 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
The family grill with cold mezze was reported to be more than enough for six adults.
Strong lahmacun
The lahmacun has thin, crisp dough and a balanced topping that does not overwhelm the dish.
Tea service
Turkish tea is a standout, with one table offered a shared pot rather than simple refills.
Family friendly
Staff were attentive enough to help a parent enjoy breakfast peacefully with a 1.8-year-old child.
Calm setting
One review describes the dining room as modern and quiet, while other guests enjoyed both indoor and outdoor seating.
What to Eat at Bosporus - Dubai Hills Mall 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 Bosporus - Dubai Hills Mall, 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 Bosporus - Dubai Hills Mall, 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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Al sultan breakfast Net +2
“Absolutely stuffed ourselves with the Al sultan breakfast, which was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend it. The service was spectacular with Mohamed running the show. Everyone was extremely kind and efficient. Had a great experience.”
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“Absolutely stuffed ourselves with the Al sultan breakfast, which was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend it. The service was spectacular with Mohamed running the show. Everyone was extremely kind and efficient. Had a great experience.”May 2026
“Also my kids love it… they have so many varieties for breakfast meal, that everyone can enjoy it… specially the Al Sultan breakfast… don’t forget it’s for shearing!”April 2026
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Lahmacun Net +2
“We tried the lahmacun and it was outstanding. The dough was thin and perfectly crispy, and the topping was well-balanced, flavorful, and not overwhelming at all.”
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“We tried the lahmacun and it was outstanding. The dough was thin and perfectly crispy, and the topping was well-balanced, flavorful, and not overwhelming at all.”January 2026
“I stopped by Bosporus restaurant yesterday because I was craving their Lahmachun.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Ayran Net +1
“Sofiyan and Obaida were extremely hospitable and suggested I try the Ayran which was a great addition.”
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“Sofiyan and Obaida were extremely hospitable and suggested I try the Ayran which was a great addition.”June 2026
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Baklava Net +1
“Finish the meal with a baklava. You really can’t go wrong.”
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“Finish the meal with a baklava. You really can’t go wrong.”June 2026
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Bosporus breakfast Net +1
“We ordered the Bosporus breakfast for two, priced at 169 AED. It includes unlimited bread and tea refills. The breakfast comes with one egg of your choice, cheese balls, honey with cream, butter, jams, fresh orange juice, and more. The restaurant’s outdoor sitting area was lovely, with a very pleasant atmosphere. The service was good, and overall we had a great and relaxing breakfast experience.”
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“We ordered the Bosporus breakfast for two, priced at 169 AED. It includes unlimited bread and tea refills. The breakfast comes with one egg of your choice, cheese balls, honey with cream, butter, jams, fresh orange juice, and more. The restaurant’s outdoor sitting area was lovely, with a very pleasant atmosphere. The service was good, and overall we had a great and relaxing breakfast experience.”January 2026
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Chicken donor platter Net +1
“I got the chicken donor platter, I absolutely loved it!”
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“I got the chicken donor platter, I absolutely loved it!”January 2026
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Chops Net +1
“The chops were juicy and full of flavor, and the Iskender was the best we had.”
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“The chops were juicy and full of flavor, and the Iskender was the best we had.”April 2026
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Family grill Net +1
“We ordered the family grill along with some cold mezzanine platter and it was more than enough for 6 adults.”
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“We ordered the family grill along with some cold mezzanine platter and it was more than enough for 6 adults.”June 2026
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Hummus with lamb Net +1
“Highly recommended: Hummus with lamb”
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“Highly recommended: Hummus with lamb”August 2025
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Ice cream baklava Net +1
“The must try are their ice cream baklava and milk cake.”
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“The must try are their ice cream baklava and milk cake.”June 2026
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Iftar Net +1
“We enjoyed our iftar at Bosporus. Fast service and a truly enjoyable atmosphere. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Every dish was full of authentic flavors and perfectly cooked.”
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“We enjoyed our iftar at Bosporus. Fast service and a truly enjoyable atmosphere. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Every dish was full of authentic flavors and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
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Iskender Net +1
“The chops were juicy and full of flavor, and the Iskender was the best we had.”
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“The chops were juicy and full of flavor, and the Iskender was the best we had.”April 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The lamb chops which came as part of the grill were succulent, juicy and tasted great, the minced meat grills were ok.”
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“The lamb chops which came as part of the grill were succulent, juicy and tasted great, the minced meat grills were ok.”April 2025
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Mezze platter Net +1
“Definitely order the mezze platter to start. It comes with unlimited fresh bread and a selection of dips that are absolutely delicious. Chef’s kiss 🤌🤌”
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“Definitely order the mezze platter to start. It comes with unlimited fresh bread and a selection of dips that are absolutely delicious. Chef’s kiss 🤌🤌”June 2026
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Milk cake Net +1
“The must try are their ice cream baklava and milk cake.”
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“The must try are their ice cream baklava and milk cake.”June 2026
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Ottoman breakfast Net +1
“We had the Ottoman breakfast at Bosporus in Hills Mall, Dubai, and it was an excellent experience. The breakfast was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with a wonderful variety of authentic Turkish dishes. Everything tasted high quality and full of flavor.”
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“We had the Ottoman breakfast at Bosporus in Hills Mall, Dubai, and it was an excellent experience. The breakfast was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with a wonderful variety of authentic Turkish dishes. Everything tasted high quality and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“The pizza was great, and the meats were very savory.”
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“The pizza was great, and the meats were very savory.”June 2026
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Bosporous mixed grill Net 0
Mixed feedback
“For the main course, go for the Bosporous Mixed Grill. The portion is generous, with a great variety of lamb and chicken. Pair it with their garlic sauce and it’s exceptional.”
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“For the main course, go for the Bosporous Mixed Grill. The portion is generous, with a great variety of lamb and chicken. Pair it with their garlic sauce and it’s exceptional.”June 2026
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Turkish tea Net +2
“We love the Turkish tea here and the staff offered to share a pot with us rather than just refilling.”
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“We love the Turkish tea here and the staff offered to share a pot with us rather than just refilling.”August 2026
“The Turkish tea was absolutely delicious, and the food was just as impressive—rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”April 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken doner Net −1
“I ordered beef doner then told it was not available , ordered chicken doner .. did I live to regret that ! The chicken was certainly from the fridge then microwaved!!”
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“I ordered beef doner then told it was not available , ordered chicken doner .. did I live to regret that ! The chicken was certainly from the fridge then microwaved!!”December 2025
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Tomato salad Net −1
“The chicken was certainly from the fridge then microwaved!! I the bread was like crackers and the tomato salad tasteless and not ripe !”
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“The chicken was certainly from the fridge then microwaved!! I the bread was like crackers and the tomato salad tasteless and not ripe !”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Start mezze. Begin with the mezze platter for dips and unlimited fresh bread before ordering a main.
Share breakfast. The Al Sultan breakfast is presented as a sharing meal, making it a useful choice for a group or family.
Try lunch. The lunch set was reported at 75 AED and was so large one diner could not finish it.
Allow time. If you visit when the restaurant is busy, allow extra time for food; one review noted a decent crowd alongside a late order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Level 1 Umm Suqeim St
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Branch inconsistency
A few reviews found the Dubai Hills Mall branch below the standard of other Bosporus locations.
Dry doner
One mixed-meat order received notably dry doner and firm meat cubes, despite good lamb chops and starters.
Occasional waits
Food can take longer during busier periods; one review called the waiting time the only drawback.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75 AED
lunch set
“I had such a great experience here! The food was incredibly delicious — I ordered the lunch set for 75 AED, and honestly, it was so huge I couldn’t even finish it”Google review · May 2026
169 AED
Bosporus breakfast for two
“We ordered the Bosporus breakfast for two, priced at 169 AED”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Bosporus at Dubai Hills Mall is a Turkish restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate that works particularly well for breakfast, family meals and relaxed Turkish dining. The Ottoman breakfast is fresh, varied and beautifully presented, while the Al Sultan breakfast is described as a sharing spread. For lunch or dinner, the family grill can stretch to six adults, and the lahmacun earns praise for its thin, crisp dough and balanced topping.
There are useful smaller touches too. Turkish tea is popular, and one table was offered a full pot rather than another simple refill. The setting has been described as modern, quiet, cosy and suitable for families, including parents with very young children.
Indoor and outdoor seating are both mentioned in the reviews. Value depends on what you order. A lunch set was reported at 75 AED and described as enormous; the Bosporus breakfast for two was reported at 169 AED with unlimited bread and tea refills.
Portions are often generous, though one guest considered the restaurant pricey. Quality is not completely consistent. Some diners reported late food, dry doner or a visit below the standard of other branches, so busy periods may require patience and ordering more carefully.