LUQA - Restaurant and Lounge

Name: LUQA - Restaurant and Lounge
Address: Al Khaja Bldg - Shop 3 Umm Al Sheif Rd, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971507893789

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant 0 507 893 789

LUQA is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant and lounge in Umm Suqeim, with a cosy setting and a menu that also experiments with Japanese and wagyu dishes. It is especially worth considering for Turkish breakfast, freshly baked bread and well-regarded doner and kebab plates.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

548 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Turkish breakfast

The Turkish breakfast for four was described as authentic, generous and accompanied by unlimited tea and refillable bread.

Wagyu dishes

Reviews specifically praise the wagyu wrap, wagyu burger and Beyti Wagyu Doner for combining a familiar format with the restaurant’s Turkish direction.

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What to Eat at LUQA - Restaurant and Lounge

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of LUQA - Restaurant and Lounge, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

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Cream brûlée with caramelized crust and pistachios Net +2

“And for dessert I was pretty surprised by cream brûlée with caramelized crust and pistachios🔥🔥🔥 Staff is very friendly and hospitable:)Thank you for good service!”
Truffle lahmacun Net +2

“As I’m vegetarian, for me is not easy to find decent food in Dubai restaurants, but Luqa has lots of super delicious options , as keto menu, risotto, truffle lahmacun, which has unique taste, I’ve never tried like this before.”

Honorable mentions (35)

Adana kebab Net +1

“Adana kebab was freshly minced and grilled.”
All-you-can-eat meat Net +1

“The all-you-can-eat meat was flavorful and perfectly cooked, making every bite a true delight.”
Beyti doner Net +1

“Highly recommend their manti, kashik salad, beyti doner and iskender kebab.”
Beyti wagyu doner Net +1

“Beyti Wagyu Doner is a must try item.”
Breakfast package Net +1

“The breakfast package was complete and delicious.”
Cheese burger Net +1

“The Cheese Burger, as before, was a symphony of flavors with a perfectly cooked patty and melted cheese.”
Cheese kofte Net +1

“Breads were freshly baked, cheese kofte was oozing with cheese and so soft to eat.”
Cheesecake Net +1

“Spicy appetizer sauce is delicious and the cheesecake was super tasty!”
Creamy rice puddings Net +1

“The crowning glory of the iftar experience was the dessert spread. A lavish display of sweet delights awaited us, from rich baklavas to creamy rice puddings.”
Dynamite shrimps Net +1

“We had a very fresh tabouleh salad with pomegranate seeds, dynamite shrimps (not sure where one would find those in Turkey or in the Mediterranean - but they can definitely beat the PF Chang's version any day as mayonese is scarcely used, the batter is crisp and the coleslaw salad bed worth its own dish) and wagyu kebab served on hummus.”
Fries Net +1

“Wagyu wrap and fries with freshly made ajioli - a dream.”
Guardev salad Net +1

“The mixed plate was delicious the guardev salad and even the soup was hearty and yummy.”
Hummus Net +1

“You should try there mango salad , hummus, truffle lahmacun. Desserts…Yammyyyyyyy”
Iftar menu Net +1

“The iftar menu was a gastronomic journey through traditional flavors .From delectable appetizers like savory dips and refreshing salads to hearty main courses featuring succulent grilled meats .”
Iskender kebab Net +1

“Highly recommend their manti, kashik salad, beyti doner and iskender kebab.”
Kashik salad Net +1

“Highly recommend their manti, kashik salad, beyti doner and iskender kebab.”
Lahmacun Net +1

“Both the salad and the lahmacun were delicious.”
Lamb with rice Net +1

“Beautiful place. Delicious food! Very nice “food presentation” Mocktails, mushroom risotto ,lamb with rice, desserts… everything was very tasty.”
Luqa breez Net +1

“On the beverage I got luqa breez. (Beyond words)”
Mango salad Net +1

“You should try there mango salad , hummus, truffle lahmacun. Desserts…Yammyyyyyyy”
Manti Net +1

“Highly recommend their manti, kashik salad, beyti doner and iskender kebab.”
Mix kebab Net +1

“They are very friendly and I liked the atmosphere and all ordered were very tasty and delicious. Don't forget here mix kebab and mix meze. Oh my god the mocktail 🤤😍”
Mixed plate Net +1

“The mixed plate was delicious the guardev salad and even the soup was hearty and yummy.”
Mushroom risotto Net +1

“Beautiful place. Delicious food! Very nice “food presentation” Mocktails, mushroom risotto ,lamb with rice, desserts… everything was very tasty.”
Rich baklavas Net +1

“The crowning glory of the iftar experience was the dessert spread. A lavish display of sweet delights awaited us, from rich baklavas to creamy rice puddings.”
Risotto with meat and shrimp Net +1

“The presentation of the main course (risotto with meat and shrimp) was very original and delicious.”
San sebastián Net +1

“Also I highly recommend to try their dessert San Sebastián and lotus cream”
Set of snack Net +1

“We start our dinner with set of snack(Haydari, Hummus and handmade bread).”
Sutlac Net +1

“Fresh delicious food and attentive staff. One of the best sutlac I’ve tried 😌 Definitely will be back!”
Tabouleh salad Net +1

“We had a very fresh tabouleh salad with pomegranate seeds, dynamite shrimps (not sure where one would find those in Turkey or in the Mediterranean - but they can definitely beat the PF Chang's version any day as mayonese is scarcely used, the batter is crisp and the coleslaw salad bed worth its own dish) and wagyu kebab served on hummus.”
Thin slices of lamb on a tender vegetable pillow Net +1

“For main course we would recommend to try thin slices of lamb on a tender vegetable pillow.”
Turkish breakfast Net +1

“We ordered the Turkish breakfast good for 4. I must say, it blows us off! It was delicious, authentic and transports me back to Turkiye!”
Wagyu kebab Net +1

“We had a very fresh tabouleh salad with pomegranate seeds, dynamite shrimps (not sure where one would find those in Turkey or in the Mediterranean - but they can definitely beat the PF Chang's version any day as mayonese is scarcely used, the batter is crisp and the coleslaw salad bed worth its own dish) and wagyu kebab served on hummus.”
Wagyu wrap Net +1

“Wagyu wrap and fries with freshly made ajioli - a dream.”
Set menu Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I will give it 3 stars for the food until I was tricked by the waiter. The set menu is tricky they will try to overcharge you, so be careful.”

Drinks 1

Mocktail Net +2

“They are very friendly and I liked the atmosphere and all ordered were very tasty and delicious. Don't forget here mix kebab and mix meze. Oh my god the mocktail 🤤😍”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order doner. Try the doner, which one reviewer said was cooked to perfection.

Share breakfast. For a group, the largest Turkish breakfast option reportedly fed five adults easily and included unlimited tea.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Khaja Bldg - Shop 3 Umm Al Sheif Rd

Umm Suqeim - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai

0 507 893 789

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Common Concerns

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Set menu caution

One diner said the set menu was confusing and felt they were overcharged, including 25 AED for one Coca-Cola.

Weak AC

Two breakfast reviews found the air conditioning insufficient, which was especially uncomfortable for diners with a small baby.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

89 dirhams

luqa breakfast

“Tried luqa breakfast for 89 dirhams”

Google review · January 2023

25 aed

single bottle of Coca-Cola

“I was charged 25 aed for a single bottle of Coca-Cola”

Google review · August 2023

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The Bottom Line

LUQA is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant and lounge in Umm Suqeim, with a warm, modern setting suited to breakfast, family meals and relaxed dinners. The clearest draw is Turkish breakfast: reviewers describe a generous spread for four or five adults, refillable bread and unlimited tea. For dinner, the menu has plenty of Turkish favourites alongside wagyu-led fusion dishes.

The most repeatedly useful orders include iskender kebab, Beyti Wagyu Doner, mixed mezze and truffle lahmacun. Fresh bread is served hot, sometimes with butter and ezme, while desserts such as San Sebastián, sutlac and crème brûlée also receive specific praise. A wagyu wrap with fries and freshly made aioli was another standout for one returning diner.

Service is a strong part of the experience. Guests mention quick attention, family-friendly patience and staff willing to help with celebrations. The cosy decor and music generally allow conversation, and valet parking is available.

There are a couple of practical cautions. Two breakfast reviews reported that the air conditioning was not cooling properly, and one diner warned that the set menu could lead to unexpected charges, citing 25 AED for a single Coca-Cola. Confirm inclusions and drink prices before ordering.