Live Music
Live cover bands are a major draw, with music on demand and sets ranging from Disney shows to classic and modern pop.
Jules
Al Garhoud
Jules is a Mexican restaurant and lively bar in Al Garhoud, known from reviews for Filipino favourites such as crispy pata and sisig. It is also a popular evening stop for live cover-band music, including sets where guests can request songs.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
658 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filipino Favourites
Crispy pata and sisig are repeatedly praised; one diner called both dishes impeccable despite a long wait.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor area can provide a more relaxed meal, with one reviewer describing the atmosphere outside as excellent.
Large Portions
The 21-dish promotion was reported to include 21 normal-sized portions rather than tiny tasting plates.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe the staff as warm and responsive, including a visit where orders arrived promptly and service was efficient.
Pork Dishes
Pork ribs, pork knuckles and lechon kawali receive strong mentions, with one review calling the ribs fantastic.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Go outside peak hours if you are hungry; a reviewer waited 40 minutes for crispy pata and sisig.
Choose Outdoors. For a calmer evening, request an outdoor table, especially in cooler months when the outside atmosphere is more relaxed.
Arrive After Nine. If live entertainment is your priority, evening energy builds after 9pm, when the band is performing.
Check Charges. Ask about entry fees or minimum spend before settling in; one review says non-Filipino guests may face an entrance charge.
Use Outside Bar. If you want to avoid the busier bar scene, reviewers suggest staying at the outside bar for a more comfortable atmosphere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Ground Floor - D89
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cigar Smoke
A reviewer found the cigar smell throughout the bar strong enough to ruin the atmosphere.
Slow Service
Waiting can stretch out: one table waited 40 minutes for crispy pata and sisig, while another reported repeated follow-ups.
Adult Atmosphere
The evening bar environment is not family-oriented, and some reviews mention women seeking customers around the bar area.
Uneven Mexican Flavours
One diner found the pollo asada and fajita unlike Mexican versions, although the quesadilla was well received.
Band Changes
Long-time customers have criticised changes to the band line-up, saying newer performances felt loud and disorganised.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 121
21 dishes
“21 dishes for AED 121”Google review · September 2018
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The Bottom Line
Jules is a Mexican restaurant and bar in Al Garhoud that becomes a live-music venue in the evening. The clearest reason to come is the combination of Filipino comfort food and cover-band entertainment: diners mention crispy pata, sisig, pork ribs and lechon kawali, while the band plays requested songs and familiar pop covers. Food quality is generally well regarded, but the Mexican dishes are less consistent.
One guest loved the pulled jackfruit taco and chocolate lava cake, while another found the pollo asada and fajita unlike Mexican versions. The old 21-dish promotion was also notable for serving normal-sized portions rather than miniature samples. There is a useful choice of settings.
Outdoor seating is described as excellent and more relaxed, especially in cooler weather; indoors, the live band creates a louder bar atmosphere. The venue is not a family-style evening destination, and several reviews describe an adult-oriented bar scene. Cigar smoke has also been a serious complaint.
Service ranges from warm and efficient to slow or disorganised. If ordering a large meal, visit off-peak: one table waited 40 minutes for crispy pata and sisig. Check entry or minimum-spend rules before visiting, particularly if you are going mainly for the music.