Sourdough dough
The pizza dough is naturally fermented for 36 hours and described as light, flavorful and easy to digest.
Al Barsha
Jamrah Forn is a sourdough pizza restaurant in Al Barsha blending Italian and Lebanese ideas. Reviews point to carefully fermented, wood-fired dough, with standout choices including Short Rib Pizza and manakish, plus a welcoming, clean setting for casual meals with family or friends.
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The pizza dough is naturally fermented for 36 hours and described as light, flavorful and easy to digest.
The Short Rib Pizza is repeatedly singled out for its rich, balanced toppings and light, well-baked dough.
Customers describe a crispy, wood-fired crust with generous toppings, melted cheese and fresh ingredients.
The menu brings Lebanese and Italian cooking together, including freshly baked manakish pizza with a well-balanced base.
The restaurant is repeatedly described as clean, cosy and beautifully decorated, with a comfortable atmosphere for meals.
One customer specifically found the portion sizes incredibly generous, useful if you prefer a filling meal.
Several reviews mention prompt service, including one meal where the order arrived quickly.
These items at Jamrah Forn got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“I have to give a special shout‑out to their Short Rib Pizza — which is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! The first time I tried it, I was blown away by how flavorful and perfectly balanced it was! It’s so good that I find myself visiting them again and again, craving for it and it never disappoints.”
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“I have to give a special shout‑out to their Short Rib Pizza — which is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! The first time I tried it, I was blown away by how flavorful and perfectly balanced it was! It’s so good that I find myself visiting them again and again, craving for it and it never disappoints.”April 2026
“Wow, amazing pizza, I had the short ribs meat pizza, lovely light dough.”July 2026
“The best sourdough pizza I’ve ever tried! The dough is absolutely amazinggggg perfectly fermented, light, flavorful, and unlike any pizza I’ve had before. I tried several flavors, and every single one was so delicious that I completely forgot to take photos!”
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“The best sourdough pizza I’ve ever tried! The dough is absolutely amazinggggg perfectly fermented, light, flavorful, and unlike any pizza I’ve had before. I tried several flavors, and every single one was so delicious that I completely forgot to take photos!”July 2026
“Excellent sourdough pizza! The dough is naturally fermented for 36 hours, making it light and easy to digest. The wood-fired oven gives the pizza an amazing authentic flavor, and you can really taste the quality in every bite.”June 2026
“The lentil soup was rich, smooth, and comforting, definitely one of the highlights of the meal.”
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“The lentil soup was rich, smooth, and comforting, definitely one of the highlights of the meal.”June 2026
“The lentil soup was SPOT ON — honestly the best I’ve ever tried in the UAE. So rich, comforting, and full of flavor! And the pizza? TOO good.”May 2026
“I always order online and I was really excited to come and try their saj and pizza in the restaurant with an amazing environment. Their food is very delicious and its highly recommended. One of the best!”
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“I always order online and I was really excited to come and try their saj and pizza in the restaurant with an amazing environment. Their food is very delicious and its highly recommended. One of the best!”June 2026
“Their manakeesh and saj have that perfect homemade feel: simple, honest, and delicious.”April 2026
“😃😃 We ordered the bbq pizza and chicken ranch the minute we took the first slice it melted in our mouth. The pizza was so nice and tasty! The toppings were so good and the staff there were also warm and friendly.”
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“😃😃 We ordered the bbq pizza and chicken ranch the minute we took the first slice it melted in our mouth. The pizza was so nice and tasty! The toppings were so good and the staff there were also warm and friendly.”June 2026
“Nice new place around here 🥰 Fresh dough! Great ambiance! Loved the free chia pudding! Will come back neighbor!”
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“Nice new place around here 🥰 Fresh dough! Great ambiance! Loved the free chia pudding! Will come back neighbor!”April 2026
“The chicken pizza was equally delicious, loaded with fresh ingredients and a creamy, flavorful sauce.”
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“The chicken pizza was equally delicious, loaded with fresh ingredients and a creamy, flavorful sauce.”July 2026
“😃😃 We ordered the bbq pizza and chicken ranch the minute we took the first slice it melted in our mouth. The pizza was so nice and tasty! The toppings were so good and the staff there were also warm and friendly.”
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“😃😃 We ordered the bbq pizza and chicken ranch the minute we took the first slice it melted in our mouth. The pizza was so nice and tasty! The toppings were so good and the staff there were also warm and friendly.”June 2026
“The food was impeccable and everything is freshly baked in front of you. The falafel pizza was pure perfection - a must try!”
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“The food was impeccable and everything is freshly baked in front of you. The falafel pizza was pure perfection - a must try!”May 2026
“The pizza and fries were absolutely spot on.”
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“The pizza and fries were absolutely spot on.”May 2026
“We tried pizza, wedges and garlic bread and everything was sooo gud .. love the flavors and service was also very good . Order came quickly too”
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“We tried pizza, wedges and garlic bread and everything was sooo gud .. love the flavors and service was also very good . Order came quickly too”June 2026
“The pizza is so good especially the Hot Honey with short ribs.”
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“The pizza is so good especially the Hot Honey with short ribs.”July 2026
“The sour dough bread is just perfect and hummus is smooth and fresh and tasty”
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“The sour dough bread is just perfect and hummus is smooth and fresh and tasty”June 2026
“Loved everything here the vibes, the freshness of the place and the food , I've ordered Lahem Beajeen manakish it was super tasty, and well made.They have super yummy Turkish tea , they will also serve you a complimentary yummy starter once you reach, the service was outstanding . Best of luck”
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“Loved everything here the vibes, the freshness of the place and the food , I've ordered Lahem Beajeen manakish it was super tasty, and well made.They have super yummy Turkish tea , they will also serve you a complimentary yummy starter once you reach, the service was outstanding . Best of luck”June 2026
“Their manakeesh and saj have that perfect homemade feel: simple, honest, and delicious.”
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“Their manakeesh and saj have that perfect homemade feel: simple, honest, and delicious.”April 2026
“The freshly baked Manakish Pizza was excellent. The base was perfectly executed, providing a wonderful texture and flavor. It is a well-balanced fusion of Lebanese and Italian cuisines that I highly recommend enjoying while fresh”
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“The freshly baked Manakish Pizza was excellent. The base was perfectly executed, providing a wonderful texture and flavor. It is a well-balanced fusion of Lebanese and Italian cuisines that I highly recommend enjoying while fresh”April 2026
“It was a wonderful experience, with amazing food and a fantastic place. I highly recommend pepperoni, pesto and margarita, will be your best experience”
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“It was a wonderful experience, with amazing food and a fantastic place. I highly recommend pepperoni, pesto and margarita, will be your best experience”May 2026
“The pepperoni pizza had a perfectly crispy, wood-fired crust with generous toppings and rich, melted cheese.”
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“The pepperoni pizza had a perfectly crispy, wood-fired crust with generous toppings and rich, melted cheese.”July 2026
“It was a wonderful experience, with amazing food and a fantastic place. I highly recommend pepperoni, pesto and margarita, will be your best experience”
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“It was a wonderful experience, with amazing food and a fantastic place. I highly recommend pepperoni, pesto and margarita, will be your best experience”May 2026
“The pizza and fries were absolutely spot on.”
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“The pizza and fries were absolutely spot on.”May 2026
“The food was amazing The dough of the Pizza& Manakish was absolutely delicious and light, you can eat the whole pizza without feeling bloated. Very healthy I highly recommend it, in addition the tea has a great taste”
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“The food was amazing The dough of the Pizza& Manakish was absolutely delicious and light, you can eat the whole pizza without feeling bloated. Very healthy I highly recommend it, in addition the tea has a great taste”April 2026
“It was really nice, the staff was really really kind and the food is to try for, we got the short Ribs large was good. Must try”
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“It was really nice, the staff was really really kind and the food is to try for, we got the short Ribs large was good. Must try”April 2026
“The sour dough bread is just perfect and hummus is smooth and fresh and tasty”
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“The sour dough bread is just perfect and hummus is smooth and fresh and tasty”June 2026
“We tried pizza, wedges and garlic bread and everything was sooo gud .. love the flavors and service was also very good . Order came quickly too”
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“We tried pizza, wedges and garlic bread and everything was sooo gud .. love the flavors and service was also very good . Order came quickly too”June 2026
“I enjoyed their products so much that I asked if I could buy some of their za’atar and tea, and they were extremely accommodating. I would definitely recommend doing the same, the quality is genuinely excellent.”
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“I enjoyed their products so much that I asked if I could buy some of their za’atar and tea, and they were extremely accommodating. I would definitely recommend doing the same, the quality is genuinely excellent.”April 2026
“The pizza is outstanding, starting with a high-quality oven and truly exceptional dough made with their own yeast. Even small details stand out — the zaatar has a unique flavor, and the Turkish tea is of remarkable quality.”
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“The pizza is outstanding, starting with a high-quality oven and truly exceptional dough made with their own yeast. Even small details stand out — the zaatar has a unique flavor, and the Turkish tea is of remarkable quality.”April 2026
“The service right from the beginning of the meal until the end was brilliant and they even served us some great Turkish tea after the meal 😍”
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“The service right from the beginning of the meal until the end was brilliant and they even served us some great Turkish tea after the meal 😍”May 2026
“Loved everything here the vibes, the freshness of the place and the food , I've ordered Lahem Beajeen manakish it was super tasty, and well made.They have super yummy Turkish tea , they will also serve you a complimentary yummy starter once you reach, the service was outstanding . Best of luck”June 2026
“The fresh mint lemonade was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.”
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“The fresh mint lemonade was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.”July 2026
“Even the homemade pomegranate juice is delicious!”
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“Even the homemade pomegranate juice is delicious!”May 2026
Try short ribs. For a signature order, try the Short Rib Pizza; one repeat visitor described it as a standout that never disappoints.
Check parking. If you are driving, look behind the building: a review says there is a large parking yard there.
Order fresh. Eat the freshly baked manakish pizza while it is fresh, when its texture and flavour are at their best.
Try tea. Leave room for Turkish tea after the meal; multiple diners mention it, including one who called its quality remarkable.
Ask recommendations. If you are unsure what to order, ask for menu guidance; a review says the restaurant gave useful food recommendations.
Consider sides. The pizza is not the only draw: lentil soup, hummus and fresh salad all received specific praise in reviews.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
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The Bottom Line
Jamrah Forn is a sourdough pizza restaurant in Al Barsha with a Lebanese-Italian identity. You can come for wood-fired pizza, manakish or saj, with the Short Rib Pizza and Hot Honey with short ribs standing out in the reviews. The menu also includes approachable sides such as lentil soup, hummus and fresh salad.
The dough is the main attraction. Customers describe it as naturally fermented for 36 hours, light and easy to digest, while others praise its crisp wood-fired finish. Topping choices are not limited to standard Italian combinations: falafel pizza, chicken pizza, pepperoni, pesto and margarita all get mentions, alongside Lebanese-style options.
Service is another strong point. Diners describe friendly, attentive staff and a genuinely family-style welcome, while the clean, cosy interior suits a relaxed meal with friends or family. Complimentary touches mentioned in reviews include Turkish tea, chai, toast bread and, in one early visit, chia pudding; these should be treated as review-specific experiences rather than guaranteed offerings.
Driving looks manageable: one review points to a large parking yard just behind the building. For a first visit, order the Short Rib Pizza, consider the lentil soup, and try the Turkish tea afterward.
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