Tender meats
The Turkish lamb tandir is described as so tender it falls off the bone, while other diners praised juicy, perfectly cooked grilled meats.
Etci Umut Dubai Restaurant
Business Bay
Etci Umut Dubai Restaurant is a Turkish chophouse in Business Bay, combining a relaxed, polished setting with grilled meats and traditional dishes. Reviews particularly highlight the bone marrow soup and tender Turkish lamb tandir, while breakfast and shisha give you reasons to visit beyond dinner.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
157 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Bone broth
Bone marrow soup is a standout: reviewers call it rich, flavorful and satisfying, with one rating the signature bone soup 10 out of 10.
Warm service
Several reviews describe attentive, welcoming staff, including servers who explained dishes carefully and kept checking what guests needed.
Generous portions
One dinner review specifically notes big portions, useful context if you are deciding whether to share dishes.
Breakfast spread
Breakfast includes yoghurt, fruit, bread and salmon alongside warm dishes such as rice, beans, sausages and eggs.
Shisha terrace
The shisha bar and outdoor pool-view area add a relaxed option for lingering after a meal.
Free valet
Free valet parking was a practical bonus mentioned by a dinner guest.
What to Eat at Etci Umut Dubai Restaurant 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 Etci Umut Dubai Restaurant, 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 Etci Umut Dubai Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef tallow soup Net +1
“The beef tallow soup was delicious. I’m definitely coming back.”
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“The beef tallow soup was delicious. I’m definitely coming back.”April 2025
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Broth soup Net +1
“I had the best Broth soup.”
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“I had the best Broth soup.”April 2025
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Buffet breakfast Net +1
“The buffet breakfast offers a good choice and is of excellent quality.”
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“The buffet breakfast offers a good choice and is of excellent quality.”January 2025
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Burger Net +1
“Also really enjoyed the burger!”
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“Also really enjoyed the burger!”April 2025
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Chicken wrap Net +1
“Their chicken wrap melts perfectly with its well and balanced flavors.”
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“Their chicken wrap melts perfectly with its well and balanced flavors.”May 2026
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Grilled chicken breast with mushroom and cream Net +1
“We ordered grilled chicken breast with mushroom and cream, and kebab with French fries – both were delicious!”
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“We ordered grilled chicken breast with mushroom and cream, and kebab with French fries – both were delicious!”April 2025
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Kaburga tava Net +1
“We had the lamb dish Kaburga Tava for the first time and it tasted excellent.”
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“We had the lamb dish Kaburga Tava for the first time and it tasted excellent.”February 2026
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Kebab with french fries Net +1
“We ordered grilled chicken breast with mushroom and cream, and kebab with French fries – both were delicious!”
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“We ordered grilled chicken breast with mushroom and cream, and kebab with French fries – both were delicious!”April 2025
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“Don’t miss their mixed grill platter—it’s a feast!”
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“Don’t miss their mixed grill platter—it’s a feast!”March 2025
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Rice pudding Net +1
“Everything amazing from the bone broth to the tenderloin with veggies and rice pudding at the end.”
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“Everything amazing from the bone broth to the tenderloin with veggies and rice pudding at the end.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (4)
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Slow-cooked meat Net +1
“The slow-cooked meat was unbelievably tender and flavorful, easily one of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“The slow-cooked meat was unbelievably tender and flavorful, easily one of the best I’ve ever had.”March 2025
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Tenderloin with veggies Net +1
“Everything amazing from the bone broth to the tenderloin with veggies and rice pudding at the end.”
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“Everything amazing from the bone broth to the tenderloin with veggies and rice pudding at the end.”April 2025
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Love their turkish coffee & tiramisu.”
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“Love their turkish coffee & tiramisu.”May 2026
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Turkish lamb tandir Net +1
“The Turkish lamb tandir just falls of the bone. A must visit if you love Turkish cuisine”
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“The Turkish lamb tandir just falls of the bone. A must visit if you love Turkish cuisine”January 2026
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“Love their turkish coffee & tiramisu.”
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“Love their turkish coffee & tiramisu.”May 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken burger Net −1
“Disappointing experience the chicken burger slice was as thin as a turkey slice and im not exaggerating”
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“Disappointing experience the chicken burger slice was as thin as a turkey slice and im not exaggerating”June 2026
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Çokertme dish Net −1
“Food came after 25 min a simple Çokertme dish. I ordered a lemonade came after I requested the bill. I wish the food was worth the wait but the it was too salty and the some meat stripes were very difficult to chew. Service and taste zero”
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“Food came after 25 min a simple Çokertme dish. I ordered a lemonade came after I requested the bill. I wish the food was worth the wait but the it was too salty and the some meat stripes were very difficult to chew. Service and taste zero”February 2025
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Lahmacun Net −1
“The worst lahmacun !! I have ordered delivery , I couldn’t expect to this though. Unacceptable!!! I want refund my money back !”
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“The worst lahmacun !! I have ordered delivery , I couldn’t expect to this though. Unacceptable!!! I want refund my money back !”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try soup. Start with the bone marrow soup or signature bone soup; both are repeatedly singled out as standout dishes.
Allow time. Leave extra time for service, especially with simple orders: reviews mention waits of 25 and 40 minutes.
Check water. Confirm the bottle size and charge before paying, as one guest reported receiving 350ml while the bill mentioned 500ml.
Use valet. If you are driving, ask about the free valet option mentioned in a dinner review.
Consider breakfast. Breakfast is more than a continental spread, with warm rice, beans, sausages and eggs alongside yoghurt, fruit, bread and salmon.
Dine in. For a fuller experience, dine in rather than relying on delivery, since several delivery reviews mention delays and dry or bland food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
395 Sheikh Zayed Rd, Aykon City - 11th Floor
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow orders
Service speed is inconsistent: reviewers reported 25 to 40 minutes for simple orders, including one visit when the restaurant was nearly empty.
Delivery quality
Three delivery orders were described as late, dry, tasteless and bland, while another customer called the lahmacun unacceptable.
Steak extras
One steak customer said there was no sauce and no spoon provided, and felt the meal was expensive for the experience.
Water discrepancy
A review says 350ml water was charged at 25aed despite the bill mentioning 500ml.
Salty dish
A delivery order of Çokertme arrived after 25 minutes and was described as too salty, with some meat difficult to chew.
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The Bottom Line
Etci Umut is a Turkish chophouse in Business Bay for grilled meats, traditional dishes and a polished but comfortable dining room. The menu has drawn praise for the Turkish lamb tandir, which one guest said “just falls of the bone”, and the mixed grill platter is described as a feast. Bone marrow soup is another recurring favourite, with one reviewer giving the signature bone soup 10 out of 10.
The setting works for a relaxed dinner, with elegant interiors, Turkish music and an outdoor area overlooking the pool. There is also a shisha bar, and free valet parking was mentioned by one guest. Breakfast is worth considering if you prefer a morning visit: the spread includes yoghurt, fruit, bread and salmon as well as warm rice, beans, sausages and eggs.
Service is often warm and attentive, but it is not completely consistent. Some guests describe quick, professional care, while others waited 25 to 40 minutes for food or drinks. Delivery feedback is notably mixed, including complaints about late, dry or bland orders.
Prices are not especially low, and one review raised a discrepancy between the billed 500ml water and the 350ml bottle served, so check sizes and charges before paying.