Signature desserts
Kinderama is repeatedly praised as a standout, with customers calling it unusually tasty and a top dessert choice in Dubai.
Desert Garden Dubai.
Umm Suqeim
Desert Garden Dubai is a leafy restaurant in Umm Suqeim known mainly for elaborate desserts, including Kinderama and mango creations. Its indoor and outdoor seating, tablet-based menus and garden-like decor make it a relaxed stop for coffee, sweets or a casual meal.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
296 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
The Lotus and Nutella desserts were described as generous, while the large servings can make sharing easier than ordering appetisers.
Garden decor
Leafy, natural interiors give the restaurant its garden feel, with several reviews mentioning a cheerful or Bali-like atmosphere.
Tablet menus
Electronic catalogues on tablets show dish pictures, which helps when choosing among the dessert options.
Outdoor seating
Reviews mention both indoor and outdoor seating, with enough comfort for lingering over dessert and coffee.
Menu variety
The menu includes more unusual dessert choices than many Dubai restaurants, alongside savoury dishes and drinks.
What to Eat at Desert Garden 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 Desert Garden 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.
These items at Desert Garden Dubai. got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Kinderama Net +3
“The best dessert everrrr- name is Kinderama.. and the server Abdu, will makes sure you enjoy it to the fullest..”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best dessert everrrr- name is Kinderama.. and the server Abdu, will makes sure you enjoy it to the fullest..”December 2022
“If you want to see crazy dessert , you have to try the kinderama one of the dessert in dubai , very tasty 🤤, for me is the number one 👏”November 2022
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Kinder moment cake Net +2
“Me and my friend tried the mojito's and a kinder moment cake and they were amazing, everything totaled 130aed.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Me and my friend tried the mojito's and a kinder moment cake and they were amazing, everything totaled 130aed.”June 2021
“•’Kinder moment cake’ •’Lotus benelux’ Been dreaming about these desserts! A must try spot on Jumeirah road (right next to madness).”April 2021
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Chocolate dynamic Net +1
“It’s very recommended place to enjoy the sweets especially the chocolate dynamic!! The team is amazing and they are very attentive , helpful and cheerful . . Thank you Mardy for always making my experience unique and more joyful.”
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“It’s very recommended place to enjoy the sweets especially the chocolate dynamic!! The team is amazing and they are very attentive , helpful and cheerful . . Thank you Mardy for always making my experience unique and more joyful.”December 2022
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Lotus benelux Net +1
“•’Kinder moment cake’ •’Lotus benelux’ Been dreaming about these desserts! A must try spot on Jumeirah road (right next to madness).”
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“•’Kinder moment cake’ •’Lotus benelux’ Been dreaming about these desserts! A must try spot on Jumeirah road (right next to madness).”April 2021
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Mango dessert Net +1
“Amazing! Special regards to that mango dessert and that tiny little mango I’ve never seen that before!”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing! Special regards to that mango dessert and that tiny little mango I’ve never seen that before!”November 2021
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Mango granola Net +1
“The food choices are varied and there is something for everyone. We tried the mango granola and the pistachio latte and cappuccino (see photos)”
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Review excerpts
“The food choices are varied and there is something for everyone. We tried the mango granola and the pistachio latte and cappuccino (see photos)”July 2019
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Noga french toast Net +1
“I had the noga French toast and it was very tasty. The French toast was fluffy and not that heavy. The sugared nuts gave it a nice sweet crunch. I would order it again.”
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Review excerpts
“I had the noga French toast and it was very tasty. The French toast was fluffy and not that heavy. The sugared nuts gave it a nice sweet crunch. I would order it again.”October 2019
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Signature jungle and predators fries Net +1
“Even their signature jungle and predators fries felt like a whole new take on innovative food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Even their signature jungle and predators fries felt like a whole new take on innovative food.”August 2020
Drinks 5
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Coffee Net +4
“There coffee taste nice too.”
Positive 5Negative 1
Review excerpts
“There coffee taste nice too.”November 2020
“The deserts on the other hand are a different level. We enjoyed our evening here and we will be back for sure! Go here for a coffee and a desert, they seriously are good! Staff are cool.”July 2020
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Berry juice Net +1
“They have berry juice that you can’t miss it as well.”
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Review excerpts
“They have berry juice that you can’t miss it as well.”December 2019
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The food choices are varied and there is something for everyone. We tried the mango granola and the pistachio latte and cappuccino (see photos)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food choices are varied and there is something for everyone. We tried the mango granola and the pistachio latte and cappuccino (see photos)”July 2019
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Mojito Net +1
“Me and my friend tried the mojito's and a kinder moment cake and they were amazing, everything totaled 130aed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Me and my friend tried the mojito's and a kinder moment cake and they were amazing, everything totaled 130aed.”June 2021
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Pistachio latte Net +1
“The food choices are varied and there is something for everyone. We tried the mango granola and the pistachio latte and cappuccino (see photos)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food choices are varied and there is something for everyone. We tried the mango granola and the pistachio latte and cappuccino (see photos)”July 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm hours. Call ahead before travelling, especially during Ramadan or late visits, because listed opening times were not always accurate.
Share desserts. Ask about portion size before ordering: one heavy Kinder dessert was considered enough for four to five people.
Check parking. Allow time to find a space, even though another review found RTA parking directly in front of the restaurant.
Use tablets. Browse the tablet catalogue before ordering; the photos show what the dishes look like and make the broad dessert menu easier to navigate.
Check VAT. Budget for the final bill rather than the menu price, since one customer noted that prices did not include VAT.
Plan the visit
Practical details
609 Jumeirah St
Umm Suqeim - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several customers found the desserts expensive, and one review specifically noted that prices were not inclusive of VAT.
Parking issues
Parking is described both as available and as a problem, so the easy front parking mentioned in some reviews may not be dependable.
Opening updates
Customers have arrived during listed opening hours only to find the restaurant closed, with Google and Instagram timings reportedly out of date.
Slow service
Service has been inconsistent; one table waited around 40 minutes for drinks and had to ask repeatedly for cutlery.
Food consistency
Desserts receive stronger feedback than some savoury dishes; one customer received cold chicken and was told it had been reheated.
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The Bottom Line
Desert Garden Dubai in Umm Suqeim is chiefly a dessert stop, with named favourites such as Kinderama, Kinder Moment Cake, Lotus Benelux and mango dessert. Reviews also mention coffee, mojitos, pasta, shrimp dishes and breakfast, but the sweets attract the clearest enthusiasm. Kinderama is described as especially tasty, while the mango dessert stood out for its unusual tiny mango presentation.
The setting is part of the appeal. Leafy decor creates a garden-like feel, and the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating where guests can linger over coffee. Tablet menus with photographs make it easier to judge the elaborate presentations before ordering.
Portions can be substantial: one heavy Kinder dessert was considered shareable among four or five people. There are practical caveats. Prices, particularly for desserts, are often considered high, and one review says VAT is added separately.
” Service has also varied, from quick and attentive visits to a roughly 40-minute wait for drinks. Check opening hours directly before setting out, since customers reported arriving to a closed restaurant despite online timings.