Distinctive setting
Beautiful interiors, pink details and a location by the turtle lagoon give the restaurant a memorable sense of place.
Umm Suqeim
Flamingo Room by tashas is a modern European restaurant in Umm Suqeim, set in an elegant hotel setting with a noticeable African influence. It is known for celebratory meals, generous portions and dishes such as Calamari Mozambique and lobster pasta.
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Beautiful interiors, pink details and a location by the turtle lagoon give the restaurant a memorable sense of place.
Guests with celiac disease report that the kitchen makes a genuine effort with gluten-free dishes and serves fresh gluten-free bread.
Several reviews describe the portions as large, including the baked Alaska, which one diner said serves two.
Birthday visits can include thoughtful touches such as a personalised cake and help taking photos.
A recent visit praised the team for managing a table with two toddlers, while another review found the setting child friendly.
The terrace and outdoor tables are valued for their water views and pleasant weather, especially in cooler months.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Flamingo Room by tashas Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“A special mention goes to the famous Calamari Mozambique. It was our first time trying it, and we absolutely loved it. It has definitely given us a reason to come back again soon!”
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“A special mention goes to the famous Calamari Mozambique. It was our first time trying it, and we absolutely loved it. It has definitely given us a reason to come back again soon!”June 2026
“My absolute favorite dish is the Calamari Mozambique. It’s rich, flavorful, comforting, and completely unforgettable. The sauce is so good you’ll want to soak up every last bit of it with the bread. It’s one of those dishes I order almost every time I visit.”June 2026
“Ofc the lobster pasta is an insane choice! Super delicious.”
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“Ofc the lobster pasta is an insane choice! Super delicious.”January 2026
“Incredible taste. The best is the lobster pasta, full! And the staff is very attentive and on point!”September 2021
“We ordered a salad and burrata for lunch which could be shared, rhe portions are quite generous.”
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“We ordered a salad and burrata for lunch which could be shared, rhe portions are quite generous.”November 2024
“Food wise, I was highly impressed by all the appetizers I tried (beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, burrata).”May 2023
“Overall, the arancini, the mushroom lasagna, the châteaubriant were just so delicious.”
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“Overall, the arancini, the mushroom lasagna, the châteaubriant were just so delicious.”May 2026
“Main course was excellent, I highly recommend the mushroom lasagne which is cooked in a mushroom broth and the flavours are very rich without being overpowering.”November 2024
“For the main I tried the schnitzel which was outstanding!”
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“For the main I tried the schnitzel which was outstanding!”May 2023
“Amazing food. Recommended: Lobster croquettes, Calamar Mozambique, Bolognese, and Schnitzel.”February 2024
“Very delicious Italian dishes: arrancini, Fenchel salad and truffle pasta were excellent.”
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“Very delicious Italian dishes: arrancini, Fenchel salad and truffle pasta were excellent.”December 2025
“Overall, the arancini, the mushroom lasagna, the châteaubriant were just so delicious.”May 2026
“The Amira dessert was beautiful, still dream about it!”
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“The Amira dessert was beautiful, still dream about it!”February 2026
“Desserts are delicious anx delightful ,the baked Alaska is a generous portion for two.”
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“Desserts are delicious anx delightful ,the baked Alaska is a generous portion for two.”November 2024
“To drink, we enjoyed several of their signature mocktails, including the refreshing Basil Crunch and the fruity Strawberry Dream.”
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“To drink, we enjoyed several of their signature mocktails, including the refreshing Basil Crunch and the fruity Strawberry Dream.”August 2025
“Food wise, I was highly impressed by all the appetizers I tried (beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, burrata).”
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“Food wise, I was highly impressed by all the appetizers I tried (beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, burrata).”May 2023
“Go with an empty stomach so you can have space to stuff yourself with their yummy food 😋 I recommend ordering: •Their exotic mushroom open lasagna •Lobster pasta •Calamari Mozambique •birthday Cake for dessert 🎂”
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“Go with an empty stomach so you can have space to stuff yourself with their yummy food 😋 I recommend ordering: •Their exotic mushroom open lasagna •Lobster pasta •Calamari Mozambique •birthday Cake for dessert 🎂”October 2019
“Amazing food. Recommended: Lobster croquettes, Calamar Mozambique, Bolognese, and Schnitzel.”
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“Amazing food. Recommended: Lobster croquettes, Calamar Mozambique, Bolognese, and Schnitzel.”February 2024
“We began our meal with a crisp Caesar salad featuring anchovies, gem lettuce, sourdough crumb, and a well-balanced Caesar dressing.”
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“We began our meal with a crisp Caesar salad featuring anchovies, gem lettuce, sourdough crumb, and a well-balanced Caesar dressing.”August 2025
“The carpaccio, on the other hand, was absolutely amazing.”
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“The carpaccio, on the other hand, was absolutely amazing.”September 2025
“Overall, the arancini, the mushroom lasagna, the châteaubriant were just so delicious.”
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“Overall, the arancini, the mushroom lasagna, the châteaubriant were just so delicious.”May 2026
“The food overall is good, the portions are a little on the small side, and the prices are quite high. If you are hungry a larger main course would be the Chicken schnitzel.”
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“The food overall is good, the portions are a little on the small side, and the prices are quite high. If you are hungry a larger main course would be the Chicken schnitzel.”April 2018
“The crab and lobster croquettes were a highlight — perfectly golden and crunchy, served with saffron aioli, herb oil, and a light fennel salad with apple and popcorn shoots.”
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“The crab and lobster croquettes were a highlight — perfectly golden and crunchy, served with saffron aioli, herb oil, and a light fennel salad with apple and popcorn shoots.”August 2025
“Go with an empty stomach so you can have space to stuff yourself with their yummy food 😋 I recommend ordering: •Their exotic mushroom open lasagna •Lobster pasta •Calamari Mozambique •birthday Cake for dessert 🎂”
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“Go with an empty stomach so you can have space to stuff yourself with their yummy food 😋 I recommend ordering: •Their exotic mushroom open lasagna •Lobster pasta •Calamari Mozambique •birthday Cake for dessert 🎂”October 2019
“Very delicious Italian dishes: arrancini, Fenchel salad and truffle pasta were excellent.”
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“Very delicious Italian dishes: arrancini, Fenchel salad and truffle pasta were excellent.”December 2025
“The Flamingo Room baked Alaska was a showstopper — cracked open at the table and drizzled with rich chocolate syrup over layers of dark chocolate ganache, chocolate sponge, vanilla semifreddo with caramel, chocolate crisp, and meringue.”
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“The Flamingo Room baked Alaska was a showstopper — cracked open at the table and drizzled with rich chocolate syrup over layers of dark chocolate ganache, chocolate sponge, vanilla semifreddo with caramel, chocolate crisp, and meringue.”August 2025
“They even serve fresh gluten-free bread that is incredibly soft, fresh, and honestly some of the best gluten-free bread I’ve had at a restaurant.”
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“They even serve fresh gluten-free bread that is incredibly soft, fresh, and honestly some of the best gluten-free bread I’ve had at a restaurant.”June 2026
“The lemon tart meringue is a must!”
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“The lemon tart meringue is a must!”May 2026
“Amazing food. Recommended: Lobster croquettes, Calamar Mozambique, Bolognese, and Schnitzel.”
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“Amazing food. Recommended: Lobster croquettes, Calamar Mozambique, Bolognese, and Schnitzel.”February 2024
“The sea bass crudo was fresh and vibrant, with coriander, jalapeño, green apple, cucumber pickle, fresh herbs, and shallots bringing brightness to the delicate fish.”
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“The sea bass crudo was fresh and vibrant, with coriander, jalapeño, green apple, cucumber pickle, fresh herbs, and shallots bringing brightness to the delicate fish.”August 2025
“The short rib boeuf bourguignon was rich and comforting, with tender slow-cooked short rib, baby mushrooms, rainbow carrots, and onion jus, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes.”
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“The short rib boeuf bourguignon was rich and comforting, with tender slow-cooked short rib, baby mushrooms, rainbow carrots, and onion jus, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes.”August 2025
“High quality place, great atmosphere, the steak was amazing, salads were chilled and refreshing, not too strong dressed with nice sweetness in it.”
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“High quality place, great atmosphere, the steak was amazing, salads were chilled and refreshing, not too strong dressed with nice sweetness in it.”April 2024
“The portion sizes are huge and all the food was superb, especially the lobster pasta and the steak Diane.”
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“The portion sizes are huge and all the food was superb, especially the lobster pasta and the steak Diane.”March 2026
“Flamingo by Tashas is an African themed multi cuisine restuarant and the food menu is quite attractive and priced in accordance to its location.... loved the decor as well ... food is quite tasty specially the tiger prawns and steaks.”
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“Flamingo by Tashas is an African themed multi cuisine restuarant and the food menu is quite attractive and priced in accordance to its location.... loved the decor as well ... food is quite tasty specially the tiger prawns and steaks.”February 2022
“To drink, we enjoyed several of their signature mocktails, including the refreshing Basil Crunch and the fruity Strawberry Dream.”
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“To drink, we enjoyed several of their signature mocktails, including the refreshing Basil Crunch and the fruity Strawberry Dream.”August 2025
“Flamingo by Tashas is an African themed multi cuisine restuarant and the food menu is quite attractive and priced in accordance to its location.... loved the decor as well ... food is quite tasty specially the tiger prawns and steaks.”
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“Flamingo by Tashas is an African themed multi cuisine restuarant and the food menu is quite attractive and priced in accordance to its location.... loved the decor as well ... food is quite tasty specially the tiger prawns and steaks.”February 2022
“Very delicious Italian dishes: arrancini, Fenchel salad and truffle pasta were excellent.”
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“Very delicious Italian dishes: arrancini, Fenchel salad and truffle pasta were excellent.”December 2025
“Food wise, I was highly impressed by all the appetizers I tried (beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, burrata).”
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“Food wise, I was highly impressed by all the appetizers I tried (beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, burrata).”May 2023
“For something lighter, the vanilla & raspberry mille feuille was a perfect choice, with fresh raspberries, raspberry coulis, diplomat crème, vanilla ice cream, and caramelized sugar snaps.”
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“For something lighter, the vanilla & raspberry mille feuille was a perfect choice, with fresh raspberries, raspberry coulis, diplomat crème, vanilla ice cream, and caramelized sugar snaps.”August 2025
“My fav definitely is the Calamari Mozambique & the white fish ceviche, done beautifully and portion size is huge.”
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“My fav definitely is the Calamari Mozambique & the white fish ceviche, done beautifully and portion size is huge.”February 2024
“My choice, the whole sea bream, was beautifully presented in a butterfly cut over herbed yoghurt sauce, lemon dressing, and green oil — fresh and full of flavour.”
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“My choice, the whole sea bream, was beautifully presented in a butterfly cut over herbed yoghurt sauce, lemon dressing, and green oil — fresh and full of flavour.”August 2025
Only neutral feedback
“Grilled chicken was the same, nothing to shout about but the family enjoyed it.”
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“At the bar, I suggest you the flamingo cocktail. Very tasty with gin and raspberry.”
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“At the bar, I suggest you the flamingo cocktail. Very tasty with gin and raspberry.”May 2026
Book ahead. Reserve in advance: multiple diners found it busy or fully booked, and reservations are specifically recommended.
Choose seating. For easier conversation, request a table away from the bar; a review found the side near the gift shop quieter.
Ask gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, ask what can be adapted; reviewers say the restaurant offers fresh gluten-free bread.
Plan celebrations. For birthdays, arrange the details early and follow up, since one guest needed several emails and an in-person reminder.
Try outdoors. Consider outdoor seating for the views and canal-side setting, particularly when Dubai’s weather is comfortable.
Leave room. Arrive hungry or share strategically: reviewers describe large portions and desserts such as baked Alaska as generous.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Service can vary: one three-hour dinner included only one drink check-in, and another guest found servers difficult to flag down.
The individual chairs are notably low, which may be uncomfortable for taller diners or guests wearing heels.
Reviews specifically note that the menu lacks proper vegan or plant-based options.
Music can be too loud near the bar, with one review also mentioning smoking at the bar beside nearby tables.
One anniversary dinner found the lobster pasta too salty to finish, although the carpaccio was praised.
The Bottom Line
Flamingo Room by tashas is a polished modern European restaurant in Umm Suqeim, inside the Jumeirah Al Naseem setting. Its food carries a clear African influence, and the restaurant suits date nights, family meals and celebrations. Reviewers particularly return for Calamari Mozambique, lobster pasta, mushroom lasagne and the baked Alaska.
The setting is a major part of the visit: pink-toned interiors, high ceilings, baobab light installations and outdoor tables near the water all appear in the reviews. Portions are often described as generous, and the team has handled birthdays with personalised cakes and family tables with toddlers. Guests with celiac disease also report unusually thoughtful gluten-free support, including fresh gluten-free bread.
Book ahead, especially for dinner, as the restaurant can fill up. If conversation matters, avoid the bar area, where reviews mention louder music and smoking nearby; the side near the gift shop was described as quieter. Prices are generally seen as upscale, and service is not completely consistent: many diners found it warm and attentive, but others struggled to catch servers or felt unwelcome at the host stand.
Vegan diners should check carefully, since reviews point to a lack of proper plant-based options.