Outdoor setting
The garden terrace is especially appealing during Dubai’s cooler winter evenings, with patio heaters and live music adding atmosphere.
Le Meridien Village Terrace
Al Garhoud
Le Meridien Village Terrace in Al Garhoud is a hotel restaurant built around outdoor dining, themed buffet evenings and live music. Reviews point to the BBQ dinner buffet, international grill and seafood stations, and a resident band that can turn dinner into a dancing-friendly night under the stars.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
305 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Buffet variety
Several reviews praise the international buffet, including live cooking, grilled meats, seafood, fruit and desserts.
Seafood highlights
Crab and calamari receive specific praise, alongside grilled seafood such as shrimp and fish.
Live band
The resident band is a major part of the evening, with reviews mentioning dancing, English songs and strong vocal performances.
BBQ nights
The BBQ dinner buffet has been a reliable choice for group meals, including a colleagues’ dinner and corporate Christmas party.
Attentive service
Service can be notably attentive; one Christmas Eve review describes waiters promptly topping up drinks and water.
What to Eat at Le Meridien Village Terrace 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 Meridien Village Terrace, 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 Meridien Village Terrace got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Crab Net +2
“Great positive vibes .. garden seating and open lovely buffet filled with super tasty variable food items covering various worldwide cuisines at same place .. from grilled meat of all kinds, chicken to seafood shrimps, squad and crabs .. fresh tasty fruits & sweets 😋 accompanied with music / singing live band 🤗 Many Thanks for the super Master Chief: Muhammad and his team + Super hospitality team from head to Mr. Hamza provided their outmost generous service, help & smiles 🥰”
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“Great positive vibes .. garden seating and open lovely buffet filled with super tasty variable food items covering various worldwide cuisines at same place .. from grilled meat of all kinds, chicken to seafood shrimps, squad and crabs .. fresh tasty fruits & sweets 😋 accompanied with music / singing live band 🤗 Many Thanks for the super Master Chief: Muhammad and his team + Super hospitality team from head to Mr. Hamza provided their outmost generous service, help & smiles 🥰”May 2025
“The crab is amazing, the calamari too”February 2026
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Beef brisket Net +1
“Meat Night all-you-can-eat-and-drink is awesome! great beef brisket, lamb, duck! yum”
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“Meat Night all-you-can-eat-and-drink is awesome! great beef brisket, lamb, duck! yum”February 2019
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Calamari Net +1
“The crab is amazing, the calamari too”
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“The crab is amazing, the calamari too”February 2026
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Duck Net +1
“Meat Night all-you-can-eat-and-drink is awesome! great beef brisket, lamb, duck! yum”
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“Meat Night all-you-can-eat-and-drink is awesome! great beef brisket, lamb, duck! yum”February 2019
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus and rice were very good and the prawn stir fry was decent.”
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“The hummus and rice were very good and the prawn stir fry was decent.”April 2019
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Lamb Net +1
“Meat Night all-you-can-eat-and-drink is awesome! great beef brisket, lamb, duck! yum”
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“Meat Night all-you-can-eat-and-drink is awesome! great beef brisket, lamb, duck! yum”February 2019
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Prawn stir fry Net +1
“The hummus and rice were very good and the prawn stir fry was decent.”
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“The hummus and rice were very good and the prawn stir fry was decent.”April 2019
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Sirloin Net +1
“Sirloin is awesome”
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“Sirloin is awesome”February 2026
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Taco Net +1
“Taco Thursday: Fabulous”
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“Taco Thursday: Fabulous”October 2018
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Waguu beef burger Net +1
“Sometimes very slow service, noisy and overcrowded, but their waguu beef burger is amazing. Also nice location, but not easy to park a car.”
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“Sometimes very slow service, noisy and overcrowded, but their waguu beef burger is amazing. Also nice location, but not easy to park a car.”January 2019
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Wine Net +1
“Quality, quantity, friendly, good service & music ..open bar with a best wine patterned for La Meirdien..it is the best value for money...they got something for everyone...”
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“Quality, quantity, friendly, good service & music ..open bar with a best wine patterned for La Meirdien..it is the best value for money...they got something for everyone...”December 2019
What to Avoid (2)
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Cajun shrimp Net −1
“The cajun shrimp was almost a paste texture and all the fish I tried had so many bones in them that it wasn't worth the effort to get at.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The cajun shrimp was almost a paste texture and all the fish I tried had so many bones in them that it wasn't worth the effort to get at.”April 2019
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Sardines Net −1
“Besides 3 grilled fishes (one of which being sardines) there is not much more.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Besides 3 grilled fishes (one of which being sardines) there is not much more.”January 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose winter. Book outdoor seating in winter or autumn; reviewers specifically recommend the terrace in cooler seasons because summer humidity can be uncomfortable.
Confirm dishes. If you are visiting for a particular buffet item, call ahead and reconfirm availability on the day rather than relying only on a WhatsApp menu.
Book ahead. Reserve a table for busy themed nights, especially when you want a good position around the live band.
Check parking. Allow extra time if arriving by car: one review found parking difficult at the venue.
Ask about smoking. If smoke bothers you, ask about the seating arrangement before booking, since one review says all areas are smoking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Le Meridien Dubai
Al Garhoud, Dubai
Common Concerns
Availability gaps
Menu listings have not always matched what was available; pork was unavailable and lobster was reported sold out before later being refilled.
Smoking areas
A review says all areas are smoking, which may be uncomfortable if you want a smoke-free meal.
Reduced variety
Long-time guests say the food selection has become smaller than it used to be, despite generally decent quality.
Slow drinks
Drink replenishment has occasionally been very slow, with one review reporting a wait of almost 30 minutes.
Food concern
One 2023 year-end party review alleged that several guests became ill after eating the buffet; this is an individual customer report.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
95 AED per person
set menus and a la carte for iftaar and suhoor
“They have set menus and a la carte for iftaar and suhoor which is priced at 95 AED per person”Google review · April 2023
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The Bottom Line
Le Meridien Village Terrace is a hotel restaurant in Al Garhoud centred on outdoor buffet dining, themed cuisine nights and live music. You can come for a BBQ dinner buffet, a meat-focused Meat Night, or an international spread with grill and seafood stations. The resident band is part of the attraction, and some evenings are lively enough for dancing.
The terrace earns its strongest feedback for winter ambience: garden seating, patio heaters, live cooking and music make it a popular choice for dinners with colleagues, friends or a celebration. Crab, calamari, sirloin and grilled meats receive particularly specific praise. Service has also ranged from attentive drink top-ups to frustratingly long waits.
There are caveats. Recent reviews mention a smaller buffet selection than in earlier years, occasional bland or disappointing food, and inconsistent availability of menu items such as pork and lobster. All areas were described as smoking in one review, so ask about seating if that matters.
Parking can be awkward, and families may find limited choices for children. For a clearer value check, a 2023 review reported iftaar and suhoor set menus or à la carte at 95 AED per person; treat that as historical rather than a current price. Cooler months are the safer bet for the outdoor setting.