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Salads and bowls are repeatedly described as fresh, crisp and made with distinct, high-quality ingredients.
Al Sufouh
Joga is a neighbourhood eatery in Al Sufouh’s Media City for fresh salads, wraps, bowls, smoothies and juices, with vegan and vegetarian choices. Reviews particularly point to the salmon bowls, Vegan Summer Chop salad and quick, healthy lunches in a calm, recently renovated setting.
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Salads and bowls are repeatedly described as fresh, crisp and made with distinct, high-quality ingredients.
The smoked salmon salad and salmon bowls stand out as reliable choices, with balanced portions and flavourful combinations.
Vegan diners can choose options such as the Vegan Summer Chop salad and customised vegan bowls.
Reviews mention prompt preparation, including a reported three-to-five-minute service and efficient lunch delivery.
Customers consistently describe the staff as welcoming, attentive and accommodating, including helpful menu recommendations.
The Media City branch was renovated, with reviewers finding it cozier and more comfortable for a lunch break.
Cold-pressed and fresh juices are a strong companion to the food, especially the green juice and watermelon juice.
Regulars mention fresh breakfast items, especially the coffee and chocolate croissant.
These items at Joga - Your Salads, Wraps & Bowls Neighborhood Eatery - Media City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“I tried their baked salmon bowl it was super good.”
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“I tried their baked salmon bowl it was super good.”May 2021
“The baked salmon bowl tasted really good, and the Nutella cookie was also super good”May 2021
“I highly recommend the brie steak sandwich—juicy, tender steak and served on fresh bread. It was a standout dish!”
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“I highly recommend the brie steak sandwich—juicy, tender steak and served on fresh bread. It was a standout dish!”September 2024
“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”July 2024
“The brownie was tasty—gooey and fudgy with a nice crispy top layer, but there was a slight bitter aftertaste from the cocoa.”
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“The brownie was tasty—gooey and fudgy with a nice crispy top layer, but there was a slight bitter aftertaste from the cocoa.”October 2024
“The place was awesome! It has a nice ambiance and delicious food, especially the new items in the “Build Your Own” section.”
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“The place was awesome! It has a nice ambiance and delicious food, especially the new items in the “Build Your Own” section.”August 2025
“The highlight of my meal was the Caesar salad, which was fresh, crisp, and perfectly dressed.”
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“The highlight of my meal was the Caesar salad, which was fresh, crisp, and perfectly dressed.”June 2024
“Coffee and carrot cake were excellent!”
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“Coffee and carrot cake were excellent!”August 2025
“Amazing carrot ginger soup, which I never tried before and fresh keto salmon bowl, really made me happy!”
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“Amazing carrot ginger soup, which I never tried before and fresh keto salmon bowl, really made me happy!”May 2021
“And the chocolate croissant i always look for when o wake up in the morning.”
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“And the chocolate croissant i always look for when o wake up in the morning.”July 2024
“I ordered the pesto halloumi sandwich, really good and the customized vegan bowl really nice too.”
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“I ordered the pesto halloumi sandwich, really good and the customized vegan bowl really nice too.”June 2024
“The free dessert sampler was also amazing, especially what they call the “Perfect Bar.” I’ll definitely come back tomorrow.”
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“The free dessert sampler was also amazing, especially what they call the “Perfect Bar.” I’ll definitely come back tomorrow.”August 2025
“Amazing carrot ginger soup, which I never tried before and fresh keto salmon bowl, really made me happy!”
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“Amazing carrot ginger soup, which I never tried before and fresh keto salmon bowl, really made me happy!”May 2021
“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”
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“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”July 2024
“I ordered the Full Smoked Salmon salad and a cold pressed green juice and it was all so delicious and so again, so fresh. I'm happy to say that I am feeling full as the portions they give are just right.”
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“I ordered the Full Smoked Salmon salad and a cold pressed green juice and it was all so delicious and so again, so fresh. I'm happy to say that I am feeling full as the portions they give are just right.”July 2024
“Love their new sunchef menu. Hot honey halloum is my favorite breakfast. Keep surprising us with your new lovely food.”
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“Love their new sunchef menu. Hot honey halloum is my favorite breakfast. Keep surprising us with your new lovely food.”February 2026
“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”
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“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”July 2024
“The baked salmon bowl tasted really good, and the Nutella cookie was also super good”
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“The baked salmon bowl tasted really good, and the Nutella cookie was also super good”May 2021
“The Nutella sea salt cookie was good, with plenty of chocolate chips and Nutella. The sea salt balanced the sweetness, though I think it would be better if they sprinkled the salt on top rather than having it concentrated in the middle.”
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“The Nutella sea salt cookie was good, with plenty of chocolate chips and Nutella. The sea salt balanced the sweetness, though I think it would be better if they sprinkled the salt on top rather than having it concentrated in the middle.”October 2024
“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”
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“I tried the Brie steak sandwich, fruit pot, pasta salad, mango chia pudding all food was served fresh and yummy. I finished my whole plates and i'm so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”July 2024
“The free dessert sampler was also amazing, especially what they call the “Perfect Bar.” I’ll definitely come back tomorrow.”
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“The free dessert sampler was also amazing, especially what they call the “Perfect Bar.” I’ll definitely come back tomorrow.”August 2025
“I ordered the pesto halloumi sandwich, really good and the customized vegan bowl really nice too.”
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“I ordered the pesto halloumi sandwich, really good and the customized vegan bowl really nice too.”June 2024
“Impressed with my first tryst with joga, the second time around, I ordered the rosemary chicken Salad and purple magic Smoothie. The salad made for and fulfilling early dinner but the purple magic smoothie was the clear winner.”
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“Impressed with my first tryst with joga, the second time around, I ordered the rosemary chicken Salad and purple magic Smoothie. The salad made for and fulfilling early dinner but the purple magic smoothie was the clear winner.”July 2024
“The smoked salmon salad (AED 28) that comes in two sizes was fresh with a light but tangy dressing that gave the green leaves, potatoes, avocado, salmon and edamame beans a rich yummy flavour.”
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“The smoked salmon salad (AED 28) that comes in two sizes was fresh with a light but tangy dressing that gave the green leaves, potatoes, avocado, salmon and edamame beans a rich yummy flavour.”March 2024
“The steak with mushroom and baby potatoes was superb.”
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“The steak with mushroom and baby potatoes was superb.”August 2025
“I ordered my favorite strawberry harvest salad , prepared by Edwin , all ingredients were fresh and its really yummy! Highly recommended plus the whole team of DMC will complete your day with their outstanding service! Thanks to Diane😉”
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“I ordered my favorite strawberry harvest salad , prepared by Edwin , all ingredients were fresh and its really yummy! Highly recommended plus the whole team of DMC will complete your day with their outstanding service! Thanks to Diane😉”June 2024
“My go to lunch spot. The Vegan Summer Chop salad is the best.”
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“My go to lunch spot. The Vegan Summer Chop salad is the best.”February 2026
“I ordered the Full Smoked Salmon salad and a cold pressed green juice and it was all so delicious and so again, so fresh. I'm happy to say that I am feeling full as the portions they give are just right. The juice was cold pressed and so refreshing.”
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“I ordered the Full Smoked Salmon salad and a cold pressed green juice and it was all so delicious and so again, so fresh. I'm happy to say that I am feeling full as the portions they give are just right. The juice was cold pressed and so refreshing.”July 2024
“I absolutely love this place and visit almost daily for their fresh-pressed green juice—it’s always delicious and energizing!”
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“I absolutely love this place and visit almost daily for their fresh-pressed green juice—it’s always delicious and energizing!”May 2025
“Impressed with my first tryst with joga, the second time around, I ordered the rosemary chicken Salad and purple magic Smoothie. The salad made for and fulfilling early dinner but the purple magic smoothie was the clear winner. Apart from being super nutritious this drink is bursting with berry flavors and is a heaven for your taste buds.”
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“Impressed with my first tryst with joga, the second time around, I ordered the rosemary chicken Salad and purple magic Smoothie. The salad made for and fulfilling early dinner but the purple magic smoothie was the clear winner. Apart from being super nutritious this drink is bursting with berry flavors and is a heaven for your taste buds.”July 2024
“A large bottle of watermelon juice is 11 AED and a great complement to their salads, wraps and sandwiches.”
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“A large bottle of watermelon juice is 11 AED and a great complement to their salads, wraps and sandwiches.”March 2024
“I am a regular customer I go there everyday for breakfast .. today was my first time to try the breakfast bundle .”
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“I am a regular customer I go there everyday for breakfast .. today was my first time to try the breakfast bundle .”February 2025
“The orange juice was undrinkable and not like the one I have every morning .”
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“The orange juice was undrinkable and not like the one I have every morning .”February 2025
“The Pink Matcha Freddo looked pretty, but I found the matcha flavor a bit weak. As a matcha lover, I wish they had options to adjust the strength. The strawberry mix was nice, but I wanted more matcha.”
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“The Pink Matcha Freddo looked pretty, but I found the matcha flavor a bit weak. As a matcha lover, I wish they had options to adjust the strength. The strawberry mix was nice, but I wanted more matcha.”October 2024
Try happy hour. A 2026-01-15 review says salads were 50% off after 6pm, making evening orders better value.
Choose portions. Ask for a half or full salad portion; a 2024-05-25 review specifically valued having both sizes.
Order salmon. For a filling first order, consider the smoked salmon salad or a salmon bowl, both repeatedly praised in reviews.
Check bundles. If ordering breakfast, check the orange juice before accepting the bundle, following a reported quality problem.
Ask matcha strength. Matcha lovers should ask whether the drink can be made stronger; one reviewer found the Pink Matcha Freddo too mild.
Use delivery. Delivery packaging can include cutlery, wipes, tissues, salt and pepper, useful when ordering lunch to an office.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
One customer felt the meal was not worth its price, while another wanted larger portions for the cost.
A regular reported undrinkable orange juice in a breakfast bundle and said no solution was offered.
The Pink Matcha Freddo was attractive but had a weak matcha flavour, with no option to adjust its strength.
A delivery order was reported to contain blackened, stale boiled eggs and avocado.
One customer reported finding hair in both delivered bowls and receiving no response to an Instagram message.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
smoked salmon salad
“The smoked salmon salad (AED 28) that comes in two sizes was fresh with a light but tangy dressing that gave the green leaves, potatoes, avocado, salmon and edamame beans a rich yummy flavour”Google review · March 2024
The Bottom Line
Joga in Al Sufouh’s Media City is geared towards quick, lighter meals without reducing the menu to plain greens. You can order salads, wraps and bowls, with the Vegan Summer Chop salad, smoked salmon salad and salmon bowls among the clearest review-backed picks. Vegan and vegetarian diners also have practical choices, including customised vegan bowls and vegetarian dishes with protein.
Freshness is the main draw. Reviewers describe crisp salad ingredients, generous or well-sized portions, fresh-pressed green juice and speedy preparation; one delivery review said the meal arrived with cutlery, wipes, tissues, salt and pepper. Breakfast has its own following, particularly the coffee and chocolate croissant, while the carrot ginger soup and hot honey halloum add variety beyond cold salads.
The branch was renovated and is described as cozier, with a calm atmosphere for a lunch break or an after-work meal. Value is mixed: one reviewer praised the affordable combo meals, and another reported 50% happy-hour discounts after 6pm, but others felt portions or pricing did not always match expectations. Check breakfast juice quality and note that one customer found the Pink Matcha Freddo too weak.
Delivery has generally been reported as prompt, though isolated complaints mention stale ingredients and hair in bowls.