Iftar Variety
The Ramadan buffet has drawn praise for its wide choice of Arabic and international dishes, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Le Jardin
Jumeirah
Le Jardin is an all-day restaurant in Jumeirah, serving à la carte meals alongside popular brunches, dinner buffets and Ramadan iftars. Guests often come for the broad salad and starter station, outdoor dining and live performances, though food quality and service can vary between visits.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
106 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Salad Station
The salad and starter station is a standout, with several sauces praised for having distinct, well-balanced flavours.
Breakfast Favourites
Breakfast highlights include Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, French toast, chicken sausage and shakshouka.
Outdoor Atmosphere
The outdoor area is repeatedly praised for its setting, particularly when paired with live music during brunches and iftars.
Clean Buffet
One dinner review found the buffet area pristine, while another noted that food was fresh and leftovers were discarded after service.
Live Grill
The live grilling station is a useful draw for buffet diners; roast beef and grilled tiger prawns both received specific praise.
What to Eat at Le Jardin 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 Le Jardin, 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 Le Jardin got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabic rice dish with lamb Net +1
“I really enjoyed the rib of beef with chimichurri sauce and an Arabic rice dish with lamb was superb.”
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“I really enjoyed the rib of beef with chimichurri sauce and an Arabic rice dish with lamb was superb.”March 2024
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Avocado toast Net +1
“- Avocado Toast is yum huhuhu I wish I could eat more pieces but I got full”
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“- Avocado Toast is yum huhuhu I wish I could eat more pieces but I got full”August 2025
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Cheese sambosa Net +1
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”
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“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”March 2025
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Chicken sausage Net +1
“- the Chicken Sausage are just yum. I tell you the really best part is this juicymeatyflavorful chicken sausage even though I wrote so many items here lol.”
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“- the Chicken Sausage are just yum. I tell you the really best part is this juicymeatyflavorful chicken sausage even though I wrote so many items here lol.”August 2025
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French toast Net +1
“- their French Toast is just lovely-square-y!! and they had whipped cream to match it! I finished whole of it!”
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“- their French Toast is just lovely-square-y!! and they had whipped cream to match it! I finished whole of it!”August 2025
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Garlic naan Net +1
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”
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“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”March 2025
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“The iftar buffet was a culinary masterpiece, offering everything from classic Arabic dishes to international delights, all prepared to perfection.”
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“The iftar buffet was a culinary masterpiece, offering everything from classic Arabic dishes to international delights, all prepared to perfection.”March 2025
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Kunafa Net +1
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”
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Review excerpts
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”March 2025
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Mashed potato Net +1
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”
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Review excerpts
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”March 2025
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Ravioli Net +1
“Very nice buffet , The roast beef angus was nice , and chef Gerard made very nice ravioli”
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“Very nice buffet , The roast beef angus was nice , and chef Gerard made very nice ravioli”June 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Rib of beef with chimichurri sauce Net +1
“I really enjoyed the rib of beef with chimichurri sauce and an Arabic rice dish with lamb was superb.”
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Review excerpts
“I really enjoyed the rib of beef with chimichurri sauce and an Arabic rice dish with lamb was superb.”March 2024
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Roast beef angus Net +1
“Very nice buffet , The roast beef angus was nice , and chef Gerard made very nice ravioli”
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Review excerpts
“Very nice buffet , The roast beef angus was nice , and chef Gerard made very nice ravioli”June 2026
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Salmon (appetizer) Net +1
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“There is a wide selection of food and it is all very good! My favorites are the cheese sambosa, kunafa, mashed potato, meat, salmon (appetizer) and the garlic naan! 10000/10!”March 2025
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Scrambled eggs Net +1
“- Scrambled Eggs are a YEAH! JUST YEAH.”
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Review excerpts
“- Scrambled Eggs are a YEAH! JUST YEAH.”August 2025
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Shakshouka Net +1
“- I didn't expect I'd eat a lot of Shakshouka? It's my first time eating Shakshouka and because of Le Jardin I'm now gonna start looking for Shakshouka in other places I visit.”
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Review excerpts
“- I didn't expect I'd eat a lot of Shakshouka? It's my first time eating Shakshouka and because of Le Jardin I'm now gonna start looking for Shakshouka in other places I visit.”August 2025
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Tiger prawns Net +1
“There was such a large variety of food to suit all preferences. The tiger prawns from the bbq were incredible.”
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Review excerpts
“There was such a large variety of food to suit all preferences. The tiger prawns from the bbq were incredible.”February 2024
Drinks 1
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Watermelon juice Net +1
“Ragav and Shakil - for initiating and making our juices. Loved the watermelon juice a lot! No bitter or seedy taste in the watermelon juice.”
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“Ragav and Shakil - for initiating and making our juices. Loved the watermelon juice a lot! No bitter or seedy taste in the watermelon juice.”August 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 1
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Katsu curry Net −1
“The Katsu Curry doesnt taste japanese katsu curry and more on a typical indian chicken curry with big portion of potato and carrots.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Katsu Curry doesnt taste japanese katsu curry and more on a typical indian chicken curry with big portion of potato and carrots.”February 2024
Drinks 1
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Sparkling water Net −1
“Something simple like sparkling water was also rather unsophisticated - some cheapest selection.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Something simple like sparkling water was also rather unsophisticated - some cheapest selection.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive Early. For breakfast, arrive early: one review says it becomes busier than dinner and specifically recommends coming early.
Confirm Seating. When booking iftar, confirm your seating location in advance; outdoor tables may be full, while some outdoor guests found it chilly.
Check Drinks. Before settling in for iftar, ask which drinks are included; one guest said the charges were not explained.
Check Offers. Ask about current buffet promotions before paying: a guest used Entertainer for the buffet experience.
Prioritise Starters. If the main-course selection is limited, make time for the salad and starter station, which received particularly strong feedback.
Plan the visit
Practical details
West Cresent, Palm - 213208
The Palm Jumeirah - Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Food
Food quality is uneven: some diners praised the buffet, while others found meat cold and tough or the overall spread below expectation.
Limited Mains
Several reviews found the main-course selection too narrow, with one dinner described as having salads but few starter or main options.
Service Delays
During one iftar, guests repeatedly had to request cutlery, water and tissues, and the bill was also delayed.
Loud Music
Indoor speakers were reported to be uncomfortably loud during an iftar, despite the live singers being seated outdoors.
Poor Value
A diner reported paying 295 per person for a buffet they considered poor, while another called a 295aed buffet expensive.
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The Bottom Line
Le Jardin is an all-day restaurant in Jumeirah where you can book à la carte dining, brunch, dinner buffets or Ramadan iftar. The strongest evidence is around buffet occasions: guests have praised the salad and starter station, live grilling, roast beef, tiger prawns and broad iftar spreads. Breakfast also has some clear favourites, including Eggs Benedict, French toast, avocado toast and shakshouka.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe an elegant interior and a beautiful outdoor area, with live music adding atmosphere at brunches and iftars. The restaurant can suit families too; one Easter brunch review mentioned children enjoying the organised activities.
Quality is not consistent, however. Some diners found the food excellent and fresh, while others reported cold, tough meat, cheap-tasting fruit and cheese, disappointing desserts or too little variety at the main-course station. Service also ranges from attentive to slow and disorganised.
During one iftar, guests struggled to get cutlery, water and tissues, and another party was placed in the smoking area despite having pregnant guests. Ask about drink charges and seating before booking. A buffet was reported at 295aed, so check the current offer and inclusions; one guest used Entertainer.
Breakfast is reportedly busiest, making an early arrival worthwhile.