Generous portions
Several diners describe the portions as notably large, including a review praising the generous serving sizes alongside the food and drinks.
LOUI Restaurant & Cafe Circle Mall - Jumeirah Village Circle
Jumeirah Village Circle
LOUI Restaurant & Cafe in Jumeirah Village Circle is a spacious restaurant and shisha lounge with indoor, outdoor, smoking and non-smoking seating. Reviews point to a broad menu, with generous portions, Arabic dishes such as chicken liver and mixed grill, plus relaxed spots for coffee, meals or lingering over shisha.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,130 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha setup
The separate shisha lounge and broad choice of shisha options make it easy to combine a meal with a longer, relaxed visit.
Iftar variety
The Ramadan buffet has been praised for its range, including seafood, sushi, Ramadan drinks, fresh fruit and plenty of desserts.
Arabic favourites
Chicken liver, mezze, hummus, fatoush and mixed grill are among the specific dishes diners have enjoyed.
Outdoor seating
The small outdoor area is described as quieter at night, giving groups a better setting for an unhurried conversation.
Family friendly
A review mentions a play area for children, while another notes board games and cards for groups.
Takeaway packaging
One delivery arrived hot in an elegant box, with large portions, careful packaging and complimentary desserts.
What to Eat at LOUI Restaurant & Cafe Circle Mall - Jumeirah Village Circle 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 LOUI Restaurant & Cafe Circle Mall - Jumeirah Village Circle, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 LOUI Restaurant & Cafe Circle Mall - Jumeirah Village Circle got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken liver Net +2
“The chicken liver was tender, the fish was magnificent, and the rice was wonderful!”
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“The chicken liver was tender, the fish was magnificent, and the rice was wonderful!”December 2025
“Ordered the fatoush, chicken liver & Hummus... OMG!! The chicken Liver was the best I have ever had. In fact, I even ordered one as a take away.”May 2022
Honorable mentions (12)
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Chicken burger Net +1
“Tried out chicken topped with cheese and served with black pepper sauce and chicken burger, both were super amazing and made to try again and again”
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“Tried out chicken topped with cheese and served with black pepper sauce and chicken burger, both were super amazing and made to try again and again”March 2022
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Chicken topped with cheese and served with black pepper sauce Net +1
“Tried out chicken topped with cheese and served with black pepper sauce and chicken burger, both were super amazing and made to try again and again”
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“Tried out chicken topped with cheese and served with black pepper sauce and chicken burger, both were super amazing and made to try again and again”March 2022
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Fresh falafel sandwich Net +1
“Good fresh falafel sandwich”
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“Good fresh falafel sandwich”April 2026
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Greek salad Net +1
“The greek salad was sooo good! I'm on a no meat diet for a while so I'm happy that the margarita pizza was tasty. Very generous portions too.”
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“The greek salad was sooo good! I'm on a no meat diet for a while so I'm happy that the margarita pizza was tasty. Very generous portions too.”March 2022
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Grilled chicken breast Net +1
“They were very understanding with our allergies conditions. Ask for the grilled chicken breast.”
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“They were very understanding with our allergies conditions. Ask for the grilled chicken breast.”November 2021
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Kofta Net +1
“I had their Kofta today. Really good food.”
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“I had their Kofta today. Really good food.”June 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“There is notthing i havent tried there but lentil soup is my favourite :) in any occasion.”
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“There is notthing i havent tried there but lentil soup is my favourite :) in any occasion.”March 2026
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Meat ribs Net +1
“Amazing food, well cooked. Must try Meat ribs, salman.”
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“Amazing food, well cooked. Must try Meat ribs, salman.”April 2025
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Mezze platter Net +1
“The quality of the food really stood out—we ordered a fresh, well-dressed salad, a flavorful mezze platter, and tender, perfectly seasoned chicken. Every dish was satisfying and clearly made with care.”
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“The quality of the food really stood out—we ordered a fresh, well-dressed salad, a flavorful mezze platter, and tender, perfectly seasoned chicken. Every dish was satisfying and clearly made with care.”April 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The food is absolutely unreal, the best meal we have had in dubai! My husband got emotional over his mixed grill.”
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“The food is absolutely unreal, the best meal we have had in dubai! My husband got emotional over his mixed grill.”November 2024
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Shrimp sandwich Net +1
“The food is amazing, with a wide variety of items on the menu to suit all tastes. Their shrimp sandwich is especially delicious and definitely a must try.”
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“The food is amazing, with a wide variety of items on the menu to suit all tastes. Their shrimp sandwich is especially delicious and definitely a must try.”January 2026
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Sushi mix Net +1
“Sushi Mix (platter for 4 people). It tastes even more than it looks😉Though for 4 people won’t be enough…However complimentary mind blowing salad and the juiciest desserts exceeded my expectations, delicious indeed.”
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“Sushi Mix (platter for 4 people). It tastes even more than it looks😉Though for 4 people won’t be enough…However complimentary mind blowing salad and the juiciest desserts exceeded my expectations, delicious indeed.”September 2021
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Coffee Net +2
“Amazing spacious place with humble and down-to-earth vibes. They serve good food and coffee. The waiters are very joyful and friendly, especially Baraka & Ahmed Fayyad.”
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“Amazing spacious place with humble and down-to-earth vibes. They serve good food and coffee. The waiters are very joyful and friendly, especially Baraka & Ahmed Fayyad.”January 2026
“I enjoy my daily coffee there and the staff are extremely professional, friendly and helpful.”January 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“They have so many tasty desert, and the cappuccino was big and delicious 😋 the staff is really caring and kind.”
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“They have so many tasty desert, and the cappuccino was big and delicious 😋 the staff is really caring and kind.”April 2024
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Margarita pizza Net +1
“The greek salad was sooo good! I'm on a no meat diet for a while so I'm happy that the margarita pizza was tasty. Very generous portions too.”
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“The greek salad was sooo good! I'm on a no meat diet for a while so I'm happy that the margarita pizza was tasty. Very generous portions too.”March 2022
What to Avoid (4)
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Beriani chicken Net −1
“Daily dish not tasty and almost there is no meat inside Beriani chicken not good rice and chicken quality is ready bad, 3 dishes AED 223 !!! No thing cost AED 100 !!!”
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“Daily dish not tasty and almost there is no meat inside Beriani chicken not good rice and chicken quality is ready bad, 3 dishes AED 223 !!! No thing cost AED 100 !!!”January 2026
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Chicken plater Net −1
“one of my worst experience i ordered a chicken plater which took so long , it was not as the picture of of the chicken breast was with cheese and tomato sauce which is bit mentioned on the menu, the sauce that is supposed to be on the chicken, is came in a very small container which is bot enough for 3 bites of chicken, the.”
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“one of my worst experience i ordered a chicken plater which took so long , it was not as the picture of of the chicken breast was with cheese and tomato sauce which is bit mentioned on the menu, the sauce that is supposed to be on the chicken, is came in a very small container which is bot enough for 3 bites of chicken, the.”March 2026
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Spinach fattayer Net −1
“The spinach fattayer seem to have sugar in it unnecessarily, and even the bread that came with the hummus seem to have sugar in it unnecessarily.”
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“The spinach fattayer seem to have sugar in it unnecessarily, and even the bread that came with the hummus seem to have sugar in it unnecessarily.”March 2026
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Umm ali Net −1
“I came here to eat a dessert and I went for Umm Ali. If you're looking for a dessert that is both creamy and satisfying, then Loui is definitely NOT the place to go. Instead of a dessert that is both sweet and indulgent, surprisingly milk amount was way lesser than it should have had, also very little or no sugar at all as if it was a diet umm Ali.”
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“I came here to eat a dessert and I went for Umm Ali. If you're looking for a dessert that is both creamy and satisfying, then Loui is definitely NOT the place to go. Instead of a dessert that is both sweet and indulgent, surprisingly milk amount was way lesser than it should have had, also very little or no sugar at all as if it was a diet umm Ali.”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. For a quieter conversation, ask for the outdoor area at night; a review found it calmer than the main room.
Allow time. Service can be slow, so avoid a rushed visit; one diner waited over 30 minutes just to attract a waiter for water.
Check volume. If conversation matters, ask about the music level or avoid busy live-music periods, since one review found the room too loud to talk.
Ask portions. Before ordering, clarify presentation and serving details for unfamiliar dishes; one chicken plate differed from its menu picture and came with little sauce.
Consider shisha. If you want shisha without sitting in the main dining area, ask for the separate lounge reserved for shisha guests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Circle Mall JVC
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several diners report being ignored or waiting a long time for orders, water or the bill, even when the restaurant was quiet.
Loud music
Live music can add atmosphere, but one review says the volume made it difficult to hear the person sitting nearby.
Food inconsistency
Reviews range from excellent meals to complaints about cold, bland or poorly presented food, including a small portion of sauce with a chicken dish.
Iftar handling
One Ramadan diner was repeatedly stopped from taking food before Azan and felt the interaction lacked courtesy despite paying for the buffet.
Price concerns
A diner considered AED 39 expensive for both lentil soup and taboula, so value may vary by dish.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
130 AED per person
Iftar buffet
“In Ramadan — the holy month of respect, generosity and hospitality — I visited this restaurant for Iftar buffet (130 AED per person) with a group of friends”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
LOUI is a spacious restaurant and shisha lounge in Jumeirah Village Circle, with indoor, outdoor, smoking and non-smoking sections. The menu suits groups who want choice rather than a narrowly focused meal: reviews mention mezze, mixed grill, chicken liver, shrimp sandwich and sushi. Generous portions are a recurring positive, although individual dishes have received mixed feedback.
Shisha is a major part of the experience. There is a separate lounge, and diners also describe board games, cards and a children’s play area. The outdoor seating can be quieter at night, while weekends and big-match occasions may bring a livelier, louder room.
Live music is part of the atmosphere, but one diner found the volume too high for conversation. Ramadan Iftar has drawn praise for its buffet variety, including seafood, sushi, drinks, fruit and desserts. It has also produced a serious service complaint about guests being stopped from taking food before Azan, so it is worth confirming the arrangements when booking.
Reported prices include AED 130 per person for one Iftar buffet and AED 139 for an Iftar buffet with shisha, but these are customer-reported and may not be current. Service is inconsistent: some regulars describe warm, attentive visits, while others waited for orders, water or the bill in a quiet dining room. Allow extra time and ask for a quieter table if you want an easy conversation.