Turkish breakfast
Breakfast spreads are generous, with fresh bread, cheeses, eggs, jams and Turkish tea; the Sultan Breakfast suits groups.
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC
Umm Suqeim
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC is a Turkish restaurant in Umm Suqeim centred on breakfast, traditional dishes, desserts and ice cream. Reviews make it especially appealing for a leisurely Turkish breakfast or a dessert stop for baklava, kunafa and coffee, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
6,547 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dessert choice
Kunafa, baklava, honey cake and Turkish ice cream are repeatedly singled out, making dessert a strong reason to visit.
Outdoor setting
The large outdoor area is described as relaxed and attractive, with hanging flowers and stylish white umbrellas.
Tea refills
Several reviews mention refillable Turkish tea, including continuous refills during breakfast and free refills with dessert.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available and was described as convenient for both breakfast and dinner visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. Ask how much each breakfast set serves before adding dishes; one reviewer said servers pushed extra orders and caused waste.
Confirm renovations. Call ahead before visiting if noise, heat or construction would affect your meal, as renovation work was reported in June.
Confirm Iftar. For Ramadan Iftar, verify the reservation directly and check that advertised discounts are applied before paying.
Use valet. If you are driving, valet parking can simplify arrival, particularly for the large outdoor and evening dining area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
553 Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Portion clarity
One reviewer said servers encouraged extra ordering and that the portions were smaller than expected, leading to a bill of up to 800 AED.
Renovation disruption
Renovation work has caused construction noise, heat and uncomfortable conditions in parts of the restaurant.
Air conditioning
A reviewer found the indoor seating warm and said the air conditioning did not cool the room adequately.
Iftar service
One Ramadan Iftar visit had an unlisted reservation, warm food, slow plate clearing and a buffet that needed complaints before being refilled.
Tea charge
A reviewer considered the 15 AED tea charge unreasonable after an expensive meal, so check what is included before ordering.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
54 AED
caramel tres leches
“The caramel tres leches (54 AED) at MADO is something special - creamy, moist with a slight carmel taste”Google review · November 2025
45 AED
rice pudding - sutlac
“The rice pudding - sutlac - is equally tasty with pistacho shaving on top and priced at 45 AED”Google review · November 2025
15 AED
tea
“Charging 15 AED for tea, a staple that is usually complimentary, feels unreasonable after an expensive meal”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC in Umm Suqeim is a Turkish restaurant and cafe where breakfast is the main draw, but dessert visits work well too. You can order a Sultan Breakfast, menemen, freshly baked breads and simit, then finish with kunafa, baklava or Turkish ice cream. Turkish tea is often refillable, including during breakfast and some dessert visits.
The breakfast spreads are generally described as generous and fresh, with cheeses, olives, eggs, jams, honey with kaymak, pastries and warm bread. The menu suits families and groups: one reviewer said a Saray breakfast set was more than enough for four, while another praised the handling of a family of 13. Outdoor seating, flowers and a Turkish-style atmosphere add to the appeal, and valet parking is available.
There are a few practical cautions. Portions and service have not been consistent for everyone; some guests reported small breakfast servings, delayed tea or forgotten items. Recent reviews also mention renovation noise, warm indoor conditions and weak air conditioning.
Ramadan Iftar feedback was mixed, including a missing reservation and buffet food served warm rather than hot, so confirm arrangements before going. For a coffee-and-cake stop, named favourites include caramel tres leches and sutlac, with customer-reported prices of 54 AED and 45 AED respectively.