International Buffet
The international buffet is praised for its wide variety, freshness, quality and presentation.
Gardenia
Al Jaddaf
Gardenia is a casual all-day-dining restaurant in Al Jaddaf, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a modern, foliage-decorated setting. Reviews point to its international buffet—especially breakfast—as well as attentive menu guidance and a calm atmosphere for hotel guests, families and groups.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
136 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Choice
Breakfast offers a broad selection, giving diners plenty to choose from.
Calm Atmosphere
The breakfast setting is described as calm and pleasant, making it comfortable for a relaxed meal.
Helpful Guidance
Staff explain the menu clearly and help diners choose when they have questions.
Attentive Service
Reviews describe service that is friendly, professional and attentive without being intrusive.
Flexible Celebrations
The team handled many last-minute requests during a birthday celebration.
What to Eat at Gardenia 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 Gardenia, 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 Gardenia got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“Pretty good breakfast buffet for cheap money. I would just object 2 things, too strong AC and little less vegetable”
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Review excerpts
“Pretty good breakfast buffet for cheap money. I would just object 2 things, too strong AC and little less vegetable”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. Consider the breakfast buffet if you want a wide choice at what one reviewer described as a low cost.
Ask Questions. If you are unsure what to order, ask for menu explanations and help choosing dishes.
Check Seating. If you are sensitive to cold air, ask about the seating before settling in, as one breakfast guest found the AC too strong.
Vegetarian Guidance. Vegetarian diners should ask the team for help finding suitable food rather than assuming the buffet will cover every need.
Plan the visit
Practical details
St - behind Latifa Hospital St
Al Jadaf, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Strong AC
One breakfast guest found the air conditioning too strong.
Few Vegetables
A breakfast buffet review asked for a larger vegetable selection.
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The Bottom Line
Gardenia is a casual all-day-dining restaurant in Al Jaddaf, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a modern setting. The clearest draw in the reviews is the buffet: diners mention an international food buffet, a varied breakfast buffet and good dinner, making the restaurant useful when different people want different things. Breakfast gets especially detailed praise for its range and taste.
One guest called it a “big variety to choose from”, while another found the buffet good value. The international spread was also praised for its quality, freshness and presentation. If you are vegetarian or unsure about an unfamiliar dish, ask the team to explain the menu and suggest suitable choices.
Service is the other consistent strength. Reviews describe staff as warm, attentive and professional, with quick drinks, regular check-ins and help with last-minute birthday requests. The atmosphere is described as calm and pleasant, so it suits a relaxed breakfast as well as a sociable meal.
There are two small cautions: one breakfast guest found the air conditioning too strong, and another wanted more vegetables. If either matters to you, check the seating and buffet selection when you arrive.