Crisp pizzas
The pepperoni pizza has a thin, crisp crust and generous toppings, with hot honey or house chilli honey available.
FORMA
Jumeirah
FORMA is a restaurant and coffee spot in Jumeirah, located at Al Safa Art & Design Library. Reviews point to crisp, inventive pizzas—especially pepperoni and miso corn—alongside a calm, artsy setting for a meal, coffee break or library visit.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
589 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout salad
The kale avocado salad is repeatedly praised for fresh, balanced flavour, including by diners who usually avoid kale.
Creative flavours
Miso corn and Asian-inspired chicken pizzas give adventurous diners alternatives to standard pizza combinations.
Coffee break
The coffee programme includes a balanced Spanish Latte and smooth, flavourful brews.
Library setting
Inside Al Safa Art & Design Library, the quiet, studious atmosphere works well for reading, focused work or meeting a friend.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor tables can make the relaxed atmosphere even better, according to diners who chose to sit outside.
Pet friendly
One diner specifically notes that the restaurant welcomes pets, useful if you are planning to bring your dog.
Thoughtful service
Reviews describe staff as attentive and accommodating, including help arranging a table when the restaurant was full.
What to Eat at FORMA 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 FORMA, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 FORMA got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Pepperoni pizza Net +13
“I highly recommend visiting this restaurant — the food is absolutely delicious! I tried the kale salad and the pepperoni pizza, and both were amazing. I would also like to give special thanks to the staff member Jap for his excellent service. He is very welcoming and attentive to customers.”
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“I highly recommend visiting this restaurant — the food is absolutely delicious! I tried the kale salad and the pepperoni pizza, and both were amazing. I would also like to give special thanks to the staff member Jap for his excellent service. He is very welcoming and attentive to customers.”April 2026
“If you are a pizza lover, you have to try their pepperoni pizza—it’s easily one of the best I’ve ever had. They do not skimp on the toppings; it’s loaded with a super generous amount of premium pepperoni meat on a perfectly crisp, thin crust.”June 2026
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Crispy prawns Net +4
“I wanted to try Forma for a while now, we ordered the Crispy Prawns as a starter and it was good as the combo of avocado dip and samyang sauce was enjoyable.”
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“I wanted to try Forma for a while now, we ordered the Crispy Prawns as a starter and it was good as the combo of avocado dip and samyang sauce was enjoyable.”December 2025
“The crispy prawns dish was a standout - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, cooked to perfection. The accompanying sauce added more flavor and depth to the already perfect dish. 🍤”June 2025
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Hot chicken pizza Net +4
“We tried the Hot Chicken Pizza and it was so fresh, crispy, and full of flavour.”
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“We tried the Hot Chicken Pizza and it was so fresh, crispy, and full of flavour.”June 2026
“Loved the food,atmosphere, aesthetic and the overall experience was just incredible and satisfying,we ordered the hot chicken pizza (7/10),and the burrata poppers (7-10),crispy prawns (8.5/10), but the star of the table was the KALE AVOCADO SALAD it was a solid 10! One of the best salads in town no doubts!!! The staff were so nice and friendly and super caring that will be my No*1 reason to visit the restaurant again for sure 💞.”March 2026
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Kale & avocado salad Net +4
“I came after watching reviews on tiktok, kale avocado salad was amazing.. rest of the food was not as expected.”
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“I came after watching reviews on tiktok, kale avocado salad was amazing.. rest of the food was not as expected.”May 2026
“The kale avocado salad was a highlight, with fresh and vibrant flavors. It may look like a normal salad, but the flavors rush through with each bite.🌿”June 2025
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Burrata poppers Net +2
“The Burrata Poppers with hot honey and pesto were incredible.”
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“The Burrata Poppers with hot honey and pesto were incredible.”August 2025
“Loved the food,atmosphere, aesthetic and the overall experience was just incredible and satisfying,we ordered the hot chicken pizza (7/10),and the burrata poppers (7-10),crispy prawns (8.5/10), but the star of the table was the KALE AVOCADO SALAD it was a solid 10! One of the best salads in town no doubts!!! The staff were so nice and friendly and super caring that will be my No*1 reason to visit the restaurant again for sure 💞.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (20)
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6 Cheese pizza Net +1
“I ordered the 6 cheese pizza and it was really good — very rich and full of flavor, with a nice crispy cheese layer on top. Simple dish but done well.”
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“I ordered the 6 cheese pizza and it was really good — very rich and full of flavor, with a nice crispy cheese layer on top. Simple dish but done well.”March 2026
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Almond croissant Net +1
“I had a lovely visit to Forma, where I tried their iconic almond croissant perfectly crisp on the outside and rich with almond flavor inside.”
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“I had a lovely visit to Forma, where I tried their iconic almond croissant perfectly crisp on the outside and rich with almond flavor inside.”October 2025
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Asian inspired chicken pizza Net +1
“Our Asian inspired chicken pizza was an amazing surprise. If you’re a foodie and willing to be experimental with your pizza give it a try.”
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“Our Asian inspired chicken pizza was an amazing surprise. If you’re a foodie and willing to be experimental with your pizza give it a try.”June 2026
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Avocado salad Net +1
“We order avocado salad which was delicious must try for sure, chicken bites it was okay .”
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“We order avocado salad which was delicious must try for sure, chicken bites it was okay .”October 2025
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Blushing lychee Net +1
“We also tried their Blushing Lychee 🌸which was perfect for summer, sweet and refreshing.”
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“We also tried their Blushing Lychee 🌸which was perfect for summer, sweet and refreshing.”June 2026
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Burrata balls Net +1
“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, burrata balls, and the kale & avocado salad — everything was fresh and really tasty.”
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“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, burrata balls, and the kale & avocado salad — everything was fresh and really tasty.”February 2026
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Caramel ice cream Net +1
“The waiter gave us a complimentary caramel ice cream which was delicious with hints of biscoff and salted pretzels on top.”
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“The waiter gave us a complimentary caramel ice cream which was delicious with hints of biscoff and salted pretzels on top.”January 2026
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Cesar salad Net +1
“The food is absolutely Amazing!!! I recommend the Cesar salad and pepperoni pizza”
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“The food is absolutely Amazing!!! I recommend the Cesar salad and pepperoni pizza”May 2026
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Cheese ball buratta Net +1
“we had a so so nice time there the salad was so delicious and the cheese ball buratta is so good with the shrimp tempura and the pizza was crunchy 😍😍 definitely recommend for those who love to have a light dinner”
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“we had a so so nice time there the salad was so delicious and the cheese ball buratta is so good with the shrimp tempura and the pizza was crunchy 😍😍 definitely recommend for those who love to have a light dinner”December 2025
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Chicken bites Net +1
“We ordered the pepperoni pizza and chicken bites, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”
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“We ordered the pepperoni pizza and chicken bites, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”May 2026
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Chocolate croissant Net +1
“I couldn’t resist also trying the chocolate croissant, which was buttery, flaky, and indulgent in every bite.”
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“I couldn’t resist also trying the chocolate croissant, which was buttery, flaky, and indulgent in every bite.”October 2025
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Cookies and pistachio cream Net +1
“And for dessert, the creamy pretzel soft serve was light with a nice hint of salted caramel flavor, while the cookies and pistachio cream was a delightful surprise with its nutty flavor and smooth texture. 🍦👌”
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“And for dessert, the creamy pretzel soft serve was light with a nice hint of salted caramel flavor, while the cookies and pistachio cream was a delightful surprise with its nutty flavor and smooth texture. 🍦👌”June 2025
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Creamy pretzel soft serve Net +1
“And for dessert, the creamy pretzel soft serve was light with a nice hint of salted caramel flavor, while the cookies and pistachio cream was a delightful surprise with its nutty flavor and smooth texture. 🍦👌”
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“And for dessert, the creamy pretzel soft serve was light with a nice hint of salted caramel flavor, while the cookies and pistachio cream was a delightful surprise with its nutty flavor and smooth texture. 🍦👌”June 2025
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Frito misto Net +1
“Forma Restaurant is a wonderful spot with a great vibe. We ordered a few different things, but the Frito Misto completely stole the show. The seafood was cooked to perfection with a wonderfully light batter, and whatever dipping sauce they serve it with is delicious. The staff was also incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout the meal and manager John always checking hows our food experienced, Will definitely be coming back!”
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“Forma Restaurant is a wonderful spot with a great vibe. We ordered a few different things, but the Frito Misto completely stole the show. The seafood was cooked to perfection with a wonderfully light batter, and whatever dipping sauce they serve it with is delicious. The staff was also incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout the meal and manager John always checking hows our food experienced, Will definitely be coming back!”March 2026
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Pepperoni pizza with the hot honey sauce Net +1
“The poppers were yummy and the pepperoni pizza with the hot honey sauce delicious.”
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“The poppers were yummy and the pepperoni pizza with the hot honey sauce delicious.”June 2025
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Salad with corn and kale Net +1
“The food is amazing and our server JEP is amazing the salad with corn and kale is just amazing and of course the best thing we had the 🥨 Icecream we just love it 😻”
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“The food is amazing and our server JEP is amazing the salad with corn and kale is just amazing and of course the best thing we had the 🥨 Icecream we just love it 😻”May 2026
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Shrimp tempura Net +1
“we had a so so nice time there the salad was so delicious and the cheese ball buratta is so good with the shrimp tempura and the pizza was crunchy 😍😍 definitely recommend for those who love to have a light dinner”
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“we had a so so nice time there the salad was so delicious and the cheese ball buratta is so good with the shrimp tempura and the pizza was crunchy 😍😍 definitely recommend for those who love to have a light dinner”December 2025
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Smashed potato Net +1
“Absolutely banger of a truffle pizza and their smashed potato was so good.”
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“Absolutely banger of a truffle pizza and their smashed potato was so good.”July 2026
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Sofite Net +1
“The Kale Salad is fantastic too along with the Sofite for dessert.”
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“The Kale Salad is fantastic too along with the Sofite for dessert.”March 2026
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“Absolutely banger of a truffle pizza and their smashed potato was so good. I definitely found a new place to have truffle pizza the flavors were amazing and packed a punch for me. One of the finest I had”
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“Absolutely banger of a truffle pizza and their smashed potato was so good. I definitely found a new place to have truffle pizza the flavors were amazing and packed a punch for me. One of the finest I had”July 2026
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Margarita pizzas Net +1
“Was extremely surprised how good the place is..! Very attentive personnel, fast service, delicious food with a mild spicy twist (tried pepperoni and margarita pizzas). Very high quality coffee. You saved my day! Special thanks to Aung ❤️”
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“Was extremely surprised how good the place is..! Very attentive personnel, fast service, delicious food with a mild spicy twist (tried pepperoni and margarita pizzas). Very high quality coffee. You saved my day! Special thanks to Aung ❤️”November 2025
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Passion chilli drink Net +1
“The Passion Chilli drink had a tangy kick, so it depends on your preference, but it was interesting to try.”
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“The Passion Chilli drink had a tangy kick, so it depends on your preference, but it was interesting to try.”June 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Miso corn crispy pizza Net −1
“However the Miso Corn crispy pizza was very underwhelming. It had no protein and was overly sweet due to the corn and dough. It needs more salt to become balanced.”
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“However the Miso Corn crispy pizza was very underwhelming. It had no protein and was overly sweet due to the corn and dough. It needs more salt to become balanced.”December 2025
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Omlete Net −1
“As for the breakfast, the mushrooms and potatoes were worth noting, however the omlete was unseasoned and the rest of the sides weren't special.”
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“As for the breakfast, the mushrooms and potatoes were worth noting, however the omlete was unseasoned and the rest of the sides weren't special.”January 2026
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The breakfast Net −1
“We ordered their "Hot Chicken pizza" and "The breakfast". The pizza was very garlicky and cheesy, absolutely delicious. Not to mention the crunch on that chicken! As for the breakfast, the mushrooms and potatoes were worth noting, however the omlete was unseasoned and the rest of the sides weren't special.”
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“We ordered their "Hot Chicken pizza" and "The breakfast". The pizza was very garlicky and cheesy, absolutely delicious. Not to mention the crunch on that chicken! As for the breakfast, the mushrooms and potatoes were worth noting, however the omlete was unseasoned and the rest of the sides weren't special.”January 2026
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Blusing lychee drink Net −1
“I also tried their Blusing Lychee drink which was also too sweet.”
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“I also tried their Blusing Lychee drink which was also too sweet.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. For a weekend evening, arrive early rather than relying on a walk-in; one reviewer warned that the restaurant gets very busy.
Choose outdoors. If indoor cooking smells bother you, choose an outdoor table; the outdoor seating was described as comfortable.
Pick your patio. The back outdoor area is quieter and cosier, while the entrance area is brighter but noisier because of the nearby street.
Check booking. Try to arrange a table ahead of time, since one lunch visitor could not reach the restaurant by phone and found no table on arrival.
Work nearby. Bring reading or work for a coffee stop: reviews describe the library setting as quiet and studious.
Plan the visit
Practical details
56QQ+7MW Al Safa Art & Design Library - 564 Al Wasl Rd
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Kitchen smell
One diner noticed some kitchen smell in the indoor seating and moved outside instead.
Sweet pizza
The Miso Corn crispy pizza felt overly sweet and under-seasoned to one diner, with no protein component.
Sweet drink
The Blushing Lychee drink was too sweet for one reviewer, so it may not suit those who prefer sharper drinks.
Uneven breakfast
The breakfast mushrooms and potatoes were praised, but one reviewer found the omelette unseasoned and other sides unremarkable.
Busy periods
Weekend evenings can be very busy, and one visit found no table available on arrival.
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The Bottom Line
FORMA is a restaurant and coffee spot at Al Safa Art & Design Library in Jumeirah, with an artsy, calm setting that works for lunch, a coffee break, reading or focused work. The menu is compact but covers more than standard café fare. Pepperoni pizza is the safest crowd-pleaser, while the Miso Corn and Asian-inspired chicken pizzas suit diners who enjoy less familiar combinations.
The kale avocado salad is another standout, praised for fresh, balanced flavour, and the Burrata Poppers, Crispy Prawns and pretzel soft serve are useful choices beyond pizza. Coffee is also a strong part of the visit; one review specifically liked the balanced, creamy Spanish Latte. Breakfast is available, though one diner found the omelette under-seasoned even while enjoying the mushrooms and potatoes.
Timing and seating matter. Weekend evenings can become very busy, so arriving early or arranging a table ahead is sensible. The entrance patio is brighter but noisier, while the back outdoor area is quieter and cosier.
Indoor seating has occasionally carried a kitchen smell. One customer reported about 103 AED with sparkling water for a 6 cheese pizza visit, though that is a past bill rather than a current price guide. The restaurant is also noted as pet friendly.