Authentic plov
The Uzbek plov is praised for balanced seasoning, barberries and a moist rather than oily texture.
Grand ZOR - Fairmont The Palm - Uzbek Fusion Restaurant
Palm Jumeirah
Grand ZOR is an Uzbek fusion restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, serving dishes such as plov, samsa, shashlik and dumplings in a relaxed setting at Fairmont The Palm. Reviews highlight its warm Uzbek character, outdoor terrace, attentive service and dishes that work well for sharing.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,676 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong grills
The grills are consistently highlighted, including a tender meter-long kofta and a filling mixed kabab platter for three.
Fresh bread
Warm Uzbek bread and traditional tandoor bread are standout accompaniments, with one reviewer calling the latter a meal highlight.
Welcoming service
Reviews repeatedly describe attentive, polite service, with staff explaining unfamiliar dishes and their history at the table.
Terrace setting
The outdoor terrace, beachside position and Marina views add atmosphere, especially in good weather.
Birthday touches
The team has marked celebrations with a birthday song, sparklers and an additional restaurant cake.
What to Eat at Grand ZOR - Fairmont The Palm - Uzbek Fusion 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 Grand ZOR - Fairmont The Palm - Uzbek Fusion 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 Grand ZOR - Fairmont The Palm - Uzbek Fusion Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Uzbek plov (osh) Net +4
“Delicious Uzbek food. The best Uzbek plov (osh) I had in Dubai ( not oily, moderately moistured and seasoned, tasty barberry).”
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“Delicious Uzbek food. The best Uzbek plov (osh) I had in Dubai ( not oily, moderately moistured and seasoned, tasty barberry).”July 2026
“The food was absolutely outstanding: plov was rich and flavorful, truly one of the best I’ve tried.”April 2026
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Garden salad Net +2
“The garden salad sounds basic on paper, but it’s exactly the kind of dish that shows confidence: fresh ingredients, great balance, and the sort of simple plate you remember.”
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“The garden salad sounds basic on paper, but it’s exactly the kind of dish that shows confidence: fresh ingredients, great balance, and the sort of simple plate you remember.”January 2026
“Garden salad is a must too, crisp, cold, wonderful dressing.”July 2026
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Tandoori bread Net +2
“The traditional Uzbek tandoor bread was exceptional and easily one of the highlights of the meal.”
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“The traditional Uzbek tandoor bread was exceptional and easily one of the highlights of the meal.”February 2026
“We also had cheburek, lamb samsa, tandoori bread. Everything tastes authentic. Very fresh ingredients.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (21)
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Buckwheat with lamb Net +1
“Also loved the buckwheat with lamb and the salmon. Everything tasted homemade and authentic.”
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“Also loved the buckwheat with lamb and the salmon. Everything tasted homemade and authentic.”June 2026
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Cheburek Net +1
“We also had cheburek, lamb samsa, tandoori bread. Everything tastes authentic. Very fresh ingredients.”
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“We also had cheburek, lamb samsa, tandoori bread. Everything tastes authentic. Very fresh ingredients.”July 2026
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Cheese bread Net +1
“The Uzbek food was delicious, and the cheese bread suited Korean tastes well with no unfamiliar or overpowering flavors. I would definitely recommend trying it.”
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“The Uzbek food was delicious, and the cheese bread suited Korean tastes well with no unfamiliar or overpowering flavors. I would definitely recommend trying it.”July 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“We also tried the hummus and moutabel, both of which were good.”
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“We also tried the hummus and moutabel, both of which were good.”February 2026
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Kabab platter Net +1
“We ordered kabab platter and it was excellent. Quite filling for a group of 3.”
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“We ordered kabab platter and it was excellent. Quite filling for a group of 3.”July 2026
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Kartoshka po domashnemu Net +1
“Kartoshka po domashnemu is the Top 💪🏻✨🤗”
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“Kartoshka po domashnemu is the Top 💪🏻✨🤗”January 2026
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Lamb dumpling soup Net +1
“The waiter recommended a lamb dumpling soup, which turned out to be excellent, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what we needed.”
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“The waiter recommended a lamb dumpling soup, which turned out to be excellent, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what we needed.”February 2026
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Lamb samsa Net +1
“We also had cheburek, lamb samsa, tandoori bread. Everything tastes authentic. Very fresh ingredients.”
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“We also had cheburek, lamb samsa, tandoori bread. Everything tastes authentic. Very fresh ingredients.”July 2026
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Lamb shashlik Net +1
“The plov and lamb shashlik were full of flavor and beautifully presented. Portions are generous and great for sharing.”
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“The plov and lamb shashlik were full of flavor and beautifully presented. Portions are generous and great for sharing.”February 2026
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Medovik Net +1
“And the dessert, Medovik, was simply amazing—light, rich, and irresistibly tasty.”
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“And the dessert, Medovik, was simply amazing—light, rich, and irresistibly tasty.”March 2025
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Meter long kofta with cheddar cheese Net +1
“We’ve ordered meter long kofta with cheddar cheese and it was the best most tender meat we’ve ever had.”
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“We’ve ordered meter long kofta with cheddar cheese and it was the best most tender meat we’ve ever had.”July 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill was also good, grilled to perfection and well cooked.”
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“The mixed grill was also good, grilled to perfection and well cooked.”February 2026
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Mixed grilled meat platter Net +1
“The potato dumplings were simply delightful, and the mixed grilled meat platter was incredibly delicious - perfectly cooked and full of taste.”
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“The potato dumplings were simply delightful, and the mixed grilled meat platter was incredibly delicious - perfectly cooked and full of taste.”April 2026
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Moutabel Net +1
“We also tried the hummus and moutabel, both of which were good.”
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“We also tried the hummus and moutabel, both of which were good.”February 2026
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Pavlova dessert Net +1
“And the Pavlova dessert? Absolutely delicious.”
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“And the Pavlova dessert? Absolutely delicious.”March 2026
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Potato dumplings Net +1
“The potato dumplings were simply delightful, and the mixed grilled meat platter was incredibly delicious - perfectly cooked and full of taste.”
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“The potato dumplings were simply delightful, and the mixed grilled meat platter was incredibly delicious - perfectly cooked and full of taste.”April 2026
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Salmon olivier salad Net +1
“The salmon Olivier salad was so delicious and the Uzbek bread came out warm and fresh.”
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“The salmon Olivier salad was so delicious and the Uzbek bread came out warm and fresh.”June 2026
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Samsa Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious! The plov, samsa, and shashlik were just like in Uzbekistan—full of authentic flavors and perfectly prepared.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious! The plov, samsa, and shashlik were just like in Uzbekistan—full of authentic flavors and perfectly prepared.”March 2025
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Shashlik Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious! The plov, samsa, and shashlik were just like in Uzbekistan—full of authentic flavors and perfectly prepared.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious! The plov, samsa, and shashlik were just like in Uzbekistan—full of authentic flavors and perfectly prepared.”March 2025
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Turkish breakfast Net +1
“We ordered the Turkish breakfast, and it was one of the best we’ve had in Dubai. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a taste that truly felt like home.”
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“We ordered the Turkish breakfast, and it was one of the best we’ve had in Dubai. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a taste that truly felt like home.”December 2025
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Uzbek bread Net +1
“The salmon Olivier salad was so delicious and the Uzbek bread came out warm and fresh.”
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“The salmon Olivier salad was so delicious and the Uzbek bread came out warm and fresh.”June 2026
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Uzbek tea Net +1
“Loving their Uzbek tea so much”
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“Loving their Uzbek tea so much”November 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken dumpling soup Net −1
“The chicken dumpling soup had very very less chicken in it.”
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“The chicken dumpling soup had very very less chicken in it.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try plov. Order the plov if you want a strongly recommended Uzbek staple; one reviewer praised its moderate moisture and barberries.
Share grills. For a group, consider a kabab or mixed-grill platter: one kabab platter was filling for three people.
Check seating. When booking, ask whether your table is in the smoking or non-smoking section, as this was not always explained in advance.
Clarify extras. Ask about charges for add-ons such as olive oil before ordering; one diner found it added to the bill unexpectedly.
Choose weather. The terrace is especially appealing in good weather, while a warm dumpling soup suited one windy-night visit.
Ask for guidance. If Uzbek dishes are unfamiliar, ask the team to explain them and their background before choosing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fairmont
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 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 |
Common Concerns
High pricing
Some diners felt the prices were steep for what was served, including AED 225 for three mixed-grill skewers.
Small portions
One reviewer found portions too small for the price and said the chicken dumpling soup contained very little chicken.
Slow service
A visit during an early arrival was affected by slow service and limited attention from staff.
Smoking sections
Reservations did not always explain that the restaurant has separate smoking and non-smoking sections.
Added charge
An olive-oil request was charged separately on one visit, although the manager removed it after the customer raised the issue.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 15
traditional bread
“AED 15 for the traditional bread and AED 225 for just three skewers of mixed grill felt quite steep, and overall, the food did not fully live up to its pricing”Google review · February 2026
AED 225
three skewers of mixed grill
“AED 15 for the traditional bread and AED 225 for just three skewers of mixed grill felt quite steep, and overall, the food did not fully live up to its pricing”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Grand ZOR is an Uzbek fusion restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where the most compelling reason to visit is the food itself. Reviews point to plov, lamb shashlik, samsa and dumplings as reliable choices, with the cooking described as authentic, fresh and close to homemade. The plov stands out for its balanced seasoning, barberries and lack of excess oil.
The setting adds another layer: diners mention a beautiful terrace, beachside walks and Marina views, with a relaxed atmosphere that suits both a casual meal and a birthday celebration. Grills are practical for groups; one kabab platter was described as filling for three, while a meter-long kofta with cheddar cheese was praised for its tenderness. Warm Uzbek and tandoor bread also get specific praise.
Service is usually attentive and knowledgeable. If the menu is unfamiliar, the restaurant team may explain the dishes and their history, which makes ordering less of a gamble. Still, budget carefully.
Some reviewers felt portions were small for the prices, and one found AED 225 for three mixed-grill skewers steep. Ask about extras such as olive oil and confirm whether you are booking a smoking or non-smoking section. Service can occasionally be slow, so expectations may depend on the visit.