Beach views
The terrace and upper deck give diners broad views over Kite Beach and the sea.
LaOla Beach Restaurant
Jumeirah
LaOla Beach Restaurant is a casual seaside spot in Jumeirah by Kite Beach, where the terrace and upper deck draw people for beach views and sunsets. Breakfast is a strong reason to come, with all-day options and a beach breakfast deal that includes juice and coffee.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
348 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast deal
The beach breakfast was praised for its variety and quality, with juice and coffee included.
Family friendly
A birthday booking for children was described as well organised, with the kids enjoying the event.
Large portions
One review found the portions very good, while another called the burgers large and satisfying.
Fresh salads
Reviews describe the salads as fresh, alongside pizzas, smoothies and other comfort-food choices.
Coffee stop
Several reviews mention the coffee positively, making the beach-facing tables useful for a relaxed drink.
What to Eat at LaOla Beach 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 LaOla Beach 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of LaOla Beach Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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All day breakfast Net +2
“If u wish to grab a coffee , brunch and see the sunset ; this is the place ! Love all day breakfast menu there”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If u wish to grab a coffee , brunch and see the sunset ; this is the place ! Love all day breakfast menu there”December 2024
“Good varieties on the menu - all day breakfast, quasadilla, grilled meat among others. Happy with the taste and service.”November 2020
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Beach breakfast Net +2
“Really enjoyed the beach breakfast - a great deal for the variety and quality of food, with juice and coffee included!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really enjoyed the beach breakfast - a great deal for the variety and quality of food, with juice and coffee included!”January 2026
“Good comfort food and many choices. We loved the English and Beach breakfast. Good coffee, and fresh orange juice.”January 2026
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Cheesecake Net +2
“The food here is of a very high standard, absolutely amazing. Even the homemade cheese cake is unbelievable. Well done guys you really deserve the KUDOS.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food here is of a very high standard, absolutely amazing. Even the homemade cheese cake is unbelievable. Well done guys you really deserve the KUDOS.”March 2024
“Amazing spot to have coffee and cheesecake is perfect 👌🏻😋 view is perfect 🤩”December 2022
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Croissants Net +2
“Always great! Large variety and always tasty (amazing croissants) + great service”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Always great! Large variety and always tasty (amazing croissants) + great service”May 2023
“croissants were nice...”January 2021
Honorable mentions (11)
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Acai Net +1
“Really nice coffee and acai!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really nice coffee and acai!”February 2021
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Bruschetta Net +1
“This place is just amazing! The best bruschetta I’ve had and I still think about it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This place is just amazing! The best bruschetta I’ve had and I still think about it.”September 2022
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Burger Net +1
“The burgers are amazing a must try; they're not your usual fast food salty versions and the portions are big.”
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Review excerpts
“The burgers are amazing a must try; they're not your usual fast food salty versions and the portions are big.”January 2024
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Chicken katsu burger Net +1
“The chicken Katsu burger was the only thing good”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken Katsu burger was the only thing good”February 2025
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Cold noodle salad Net +1
“The food was good we got pasta and a cold noodle salad and cant complain they were delicious only the pasta were nothing special the sauce was not arrabiata 🌶️ but the quality was nice and the mangoo smoothie was heaven after the heat.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was good we got pasta and a cold noodle salad and cant complain they were delicious only the pasta were nothing special the sauce was not arrabiata 🌶️ but the quality was nice and the mangoo smoothie was heaven after the heat.”April 2025
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French fries Net +1
“I tried chicken sandwich was under average .. French fries good 63 dirham”
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Review excerpts
“I tried chicken sandwich was under average .. French fries good 63 dirham”December 2022
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“However the seafood pasta was nice, so it wasn't all negative.”
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Review excerpts
“However the seafood pasta was nice, so it wasn't all negative.”January 2024
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Pizzas Net 0
Mixed feedback
“What really stands out is the quality of the food—everything is incredibly fresh, from the salads to the mains as well as the kids menu… And the pizzas? Absolutely delicious. Crispy, perfectly baked, and loaded with flavor. You can really tell they use top-notch ingredients.”
Positive 2Negative 2
Review excerpts
“What really stands out is the quality of the food—everything is incredibly fresh, from the salads to the mains as well as the kids menu… And the pizzas? Absolutely delicious. Crispy, perfectly baked, and loaded with flavor. You can really tell they use top-notch ingredients.”April 2025
“Pizza for the children is good enough.”December 2019
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French toast Net 0
Mixed feedback
“French toast is a must 😍”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“French toast is a must 😍”December 2022
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Pasta Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was good we got pasta and a cold noodle salad and cant complain they were delicious only the pasta were nothing special the sauce was not arrabiata 🌶️ but the quality was nice and the mangoo smoothie was heaven after the heat.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The food was good we got pasta and a cold noodle salad and cant complain they were delicious only the pasta were nothing special the sauce was not arrabiata 🌶️ but the quality was nice and the mangoo smoothie was heaven after the heat.”April 2025
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Quasadilla Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Good varieties on the menu - all day breakfast, quasadilla, grilled meat among others. Happy with the taste and service.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Good varieties on the menu - all day breakfast, quasadilla, grilled meat among others. Happy with the taste and service.”November 2020
Drinks 5
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Coffee Net +5
“I ordered a coffee and asked for sugar, but there was no sugar at all.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered a coffee and asked for sugar, but there was no sugar at all.”April 2025
“Cold drinks at the almost-neighborhood cafe, but with lovely coffee and an even better view of Kite Beach at LaOla, a place I first visited several years ago.”March 2025
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Americano Net +1
“Americano is super 👌”
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Review excerpts
“Americano is super 👌”January 2024
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“Good comfort food and many choices. We loved the English and Beach breakfast. Good coffee, and fresh orange juice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good comfort food and many choices. We loved the English and Beach breakfast. Good coffee, and fresh orange juice.”January 2026
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Mangoo smoothie Net +1
“The food was good we got pasta and a cold noodle salad and cant complain they were delicious only the pasta were nothing special the sauce was not arrabiata 🌶️ but the quality was nice and the mangoo smoothie was heaven after the heat.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was good we got pasta and a cold noodle salad and cant complain they were delicious only the pasta were nothing special the sauce was not arrabiata 🌶️ but the quality was nice and the mangoo smoothie was heaven after the heat.”April 2025
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Smoothie Net +1
“The smoothie was also delicious and freshly made.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The smoothie was also delicious and freshly made.”February 2022
What to Avoid (9)
Food 9
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Waffles Net −1
“This time I have chosen the waffles which were a little too sweet for my taste.”
Positive 1Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“This time I have chosen the waffles which were a little too sweet for my taste.”March 2019
“Be aware, waffles or French toast come incredibly sweet.”January 2026
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Chicken sandwich Net −1
“I tried chicken sandwich was under average .. French fries good 63 dirham”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I tried chicken sandwich was under average .. French fries good 63 dirham”December 2022
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Churros Net −1
“For churros don’t expect real churros”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For churros don’t expect real churros”February 2025
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English breakfast Net −1
“english breakfast can be better...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“english breakfast can be better...”January 2021
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Greek salad Net −1
“For Shish tawook, we could choose two sides and one dressing, and I opted for the greek salad. But the chicken had a texture of frozen one, and the fake feta cheese tasted a bit off.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For Shish tawook, we could choose two sides and one dressing, and I opted for the greek salad. But the chicken had a texture of frozen one, and the fake feta cheese tasted a bit off.”October 2021
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Octopus Net −1
“We ordered octopus, which was substantial in size, but sadly overcooked and therefore chewy. Otherwise it would have been tasty.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered octopus, which was substantial in size, but sadly overcooked and therefore chewy. Otherwise it would have been tasty.”January 2024
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Risotto Net −1
“The food is tasteless (risotto was bland and quesadillas had no flavor).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food is tasteless (risotto was bland and quesadillas had no flavor).”April 2021
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Shish tawook Net −1
“For Shish tawook, we could choose two sides and one dressing, and I opted for the greek salad. But the chicken had a texture of frozen one, and the fake feta cheese tasted a bit off.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For Shish tawook, we could choose two sides and one dressing, and I opted for the greek salad. But the chicken had a texture of frozen one, and the fake feta cheese tasted a bit off.”October 2021
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Waygu beef sliders Net −1
“We had the waygu beef sliders, which was underwhelming. Personally they did not need "waygu" beef as the presentation of these sliders were not worth the price or the quality of waygu. you can see in the picture how it was presented to us.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had the waygu beef sliders, which was underwhelming. Personally they did not need "waygu" beef as the presentation of these sliders were not worth the price or the quality of waygu. you can see in the picture how it was presented to us.”January 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Visit early for breakfast if you want an uninterrupted sea view and potentially shorter waits.
Allow time. Build in extra time, especially when busy; reviews mention slow orders and neglected tables.
Ask sweetness. If ordering waffles or French toast, ask about sweetness first since one reviewer found them incredibly sweet.
Choose seating. The upper deck improves the sea outlook, but a reviewer noticed kitchen extraction smells there.
Use parking. If you are driving to Kite Beach, one reviewer reported free parking was available.
Check allergies. For an allergy, explain the risk clearly and ask for a manager if staff cannot explain the process.
Plan the visit
Practical details
70 2C St
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Waits are a recurring complaint, including a one-hour wait for takeaway and difficulty getting a waiter's attention.
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies: one salad arrived with unexpected peppers, and its replacement looked completely different.
Over-sweet dishes
Waffles and French toast can be much sweeter than expected.
Allergy handling
A diner with a mushroom allergy reported unclear questions, a liability form and no manager assistance.
Order timing
One table received mains before starters, suggesting the kitchen timing can be disjointed.
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The Bottom Line
LaOla Beach Restaurant is a relaxed seaside restaurant in Jumeirah by Kite Beach, with its terrace and upper deck providing the main reason many people stop. You can come for all-day breakfast, coffee and croissants, burgers, fresh salads or grilled meat, then stay for the beach atmosphere and sunset views. Families are also well catered for: one birthday booking for children was described as well organised, and the kids menu received praise.
Breakfast is one of the safer bets in the reviews. The beach breakfast deal included juice and coffee, while French toast, waffles and croissants are recurring mentions. Burgers were praised for large portions, and the cheesecake, smoothies and coffee also drew positive comments.
Food is not uniformly reliable, though: pasta, pizza, octopus and some mains were criticised for blandness, overcooking or poor quality. Waffles and French toast may also be extremely sweet. Service is the bigger variable.
Some visits had attentive, polite staff and fast food, but others involved waits of 20 minutes for syrup, 30 minutes for tea or an hour for takeaway. Go early or outside busy periods, and allow time rather than expecting fast-food speed. If you drive, a review mentions free parking; upper-deck seating improves the view but may carry kitchen-extraction smells.