Authentic flavours
Reviewers praise the fresh mezze, well-cooked grills and traditional Lebanese taste, especially the hummus and fattoush.
Lokmet Gibran
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Lokmet Gibran is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving traditional dishes alongside pizza and pasta, with a lunch buffet. Reviews especially highlight the creamy hummus, freshly baked manakish and shisha, while the lake-facing seating adds a relaxed setting.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,366 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hummus standout
The hummus is repeatedly singled out, with one review calling the Beiruti version among the best they had tried.
Lake views
Outdoor seating overlooks the JLT lake and skyline, giving dinner or shisha a more scenic setting when the weather is pleasant.
Separated seating
The restaurant has distinct smoking and non-smoking areas; one reviewer appreciated that the non-smoking door stayed closed.
Group friendly
Reviews describe successful corporate lunches and a family birthday, including a table for 10 people and organised event service.
Fresh bread
Freshly baked bread is a recurring highlight, including the bread served with hummus and the crisp, soft cheese manakish.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. When Dubai weather is comfortable, request the outdoor terrace for lake and JLT skyline views, particularly if you plan to order shisha.
Check buffet inclusions. For iftar, ask whether water and other beverages are included before settling in, as one large group was charged separately for water.
Request non-smoking. Families and non-smokers should explicitly request the separated non-smoking section, while checking whether the route to the buffet passes through smoke.
Try falafel salad. Add the falafel salad to your order: it is specifically called out as a must-try, alongside the restaurant’s Lebanese dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Oaks Liwa Hotel - G Level - Cluster W
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Smoking route
During iftar, reaching the buffet required walking through the smoking area, which exposed children and families to smoke.
Buffet limits
One iftar reviewer found the buffet acceptable but said the selection was limited and could include more dishes.
Extra water
A guest expected beverages with the iftar buffet but was charged separately for water, so confirm inclusions before ordering.
Outdoor eyesore
Ongoing lake work was described as an eyesore that reduced the appeal of outdoor seating during one visit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 55/- per person
Buffet per person
“Buffet aed 55/- per person”Google review · May 2022
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The Bottom Line
Lokmet Gibran is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a broad enough menu to cover traditional Lebanese meals, pizza and pasta, plus a lunch buffet. Reviews make the hummus, grilled dishes and freshly baked bread the safest starting points. The cheese manakish, falafel salad and mixed grill also get specific praise, while shisha is a major part of the evening experience.
The setting is one of the restaurant’s practical attractions. Indoor smoking and non-smoking areas are separated, and the outdoor terrace looks across the lake and JLT skyline. That terrace is most appealing in cooler weather, though one visitor found ongoing lake work unpleasant.
The restaurant has also handled corporate lunches for 10 people and a family birthday with positive feedback, so larger groups have some evidence behind them. There are a few things to clarify before booking an iftar or buffet visit. One review praised the food and service but found the iftar selection limited; another expected beverages to be included and was charged separately for water.
The buffet route also passed through the smoking area, which may matter to families with children. Older reviews reported AED 55 per person for the buffet and AED 95 for a seafood Friday brunch, but these are customer-reported historic prices, not a current menu.