Persian flavours
Reviews describe homemade-style Iranian cooking, including standout gheyme, tahdig, Mirza Ghassemi and Persian breakfast.
Mehro Mah Arthouse and Cafe
Jumeirah
Mehro Mah Arthouse and Cafe is an art-gallery café in Jumeirah specialising in Iranian-inspired cuisine. It suits relaxed meals, Persian breakfast and evenings with live music, with cultural events and an upstairs gallery adding more than a standard restaurant visit.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
306 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast value
The unlimited Persian breakfast is reported at AED 49 per person, with generous portions and varied dishes.
Cultural setting
An upstairs art gallery, theatre space and cultural programmes give the café a distinctly arts-focused character.
Live music
Evening live performances are a major draw, including a Wednesday jam session with different musicians.
Warm service
Many reviews mention attentive hospitality, with staff explaining dishes and helping guests feel welcome.
Sharing portions
The mixed grill platter and koobideh were described as generously portioned and suitable for sharing.
Coffee stop
The villa setting, calm atmosphere and good coffee make it workable for reading, working or a quiet morning.
What to Eat at Mehro Mah Arthouse and Cafe 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 Mehro Mah Arthouse and Cafe, 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 Mehro Mah Arthouse and Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Gheymeh Net +2
“I was pleasantly surprised with Tahdig and Gheymeh, and it truly made the experience even more special. The food was incredibly delicious, authentic, and brought the real taste of Iranian cuisine to the table. Every bite felt genuine and full of flavor.”
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“I was pleasantly surprised with Tahdig and Gheymeh, and it truly made the experience even more special. The food was incredibly delicious, authentic, and brought the real taste of Iranian cuisine to the table. Every bite felt genuine and full of flavor.”May 2026
“They have the most delicious gheyme in Dubai. It tastes like my mother's cooking.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Ashe reshteh Net +1
“We ordered Ashe Reshteh as our appetizer, served with Sangak bread, and it gave me an even stronger feeling of home. The portion was generous and easily enough for all three of us.”
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“We ordered Ashe Reshteh as our appetizer, served with Sangak bread, and it gave me an even stronger feeling of home. The portion was generous and easily enough for all three of us.”December 2025
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Ghormeh sabzi Net +1
“For the main course, we had Ghormeh Sabzi and Kabab Digi, both served with rice and tahdig. Everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The highlight was the kindness of the staff. Without us even asking, they brought extra tahdig, which honestly made me so happy.”
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“For the main course, we had Ghormeh Sabzi and Kabab Digi, both served with rice and tahdig. Everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The highlight was the kindness of the staff. Without us even asking, they brought extra tahdig, which honestly made me so happy.”December 2025
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Iranian breakfast Net +1
“The warm and inviting atmosphere, nostalgic Persian music, and the incredibly delicious, diverse, and authentic Iranian breakfast at a very reasonable price made our morning truly special.”
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“The warm and inviting atmosphere, nostalgic Persian music, and the incredibly delicious, diverse, and authentic Iranian breakfast at a very reasonable price made our morning truly special.”June 2026
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Kabab digi Net +1
“For the main course, we had Ghormeh Sabzi and Kabab Digi, both served with rice and tahdig. Everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The highlight was the kindness of the staff. Without us even asking, they brought extra tahdig, which honestly made me so happy.”
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“For the main course, we had Ghormeh Sabzi and Kabab Digi, both served with rice and tahdig. Everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The highlight was the kindness of the staff. Without us even asking, they brought extra tahdig, which honestly made me so happy.”December 2025
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Koobideh Net +1
“We tried their mixed grill platter and koobideh which were absolutely delicious — juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The quantity was also great for sharing.”
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“We tried their mixed grill platter and koobideh which were absolutely delicious — juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The quantity was also great for sharing.”May 2026
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Loobia polo Net +1
“The food (zershk polo mahecha) (loobia polo) which was rice with chicken, it was delicious and one of the best iranian restaurants that serve this food deliciously, it was beyond my expectations.”
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“The food (zershk polo mahecha) (loobia polo) which was rice with chicken, it was delicious and one of the best iranian restaurants that serve this food deliciously, it was beyond my expectations.”June 2024
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Lunch buffet Net +1
“It’s beautiful restaurant with very friendly staff and good quality food & it’s art house very lively place Sunday have lunch buffet and they have live band good place to meets the friends and enjoy the beautiful delicious food”
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“It’s beautiful restaurant with very friendly staff and good quality food & it’s art house very lively place Sunday have lunch buffet and they have live band good place to meets the friends and enjoy the beautiful delicious food”June 2024
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Mirza ghassemi Net +1
“I tried Mirza Ghassemi, and honestly, words don’t do it justice—the flavor was rich, authentic, and unforgettable.”
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“I tried Mirza Ghassemi, and honestly, words don’t do it justice—the flavor was rich, authentic, and unforgettable.”May 2026
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“We tried their mixed grill platter and koobideh which were absolutely delicious — juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The quantity was also great for sharing.”
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“We tried their mixed grill platter and koobideh which were absolutely delicious — juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The quantity was also great for sharing.”May 2026
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Unlimited breakfast Net +1
“This was my first time here , and I enjoyed every bit of it , The customer service is excellent,affordable prices for unlimited breakfast , I'm definitely coming back 😋”
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“This was my first time here , and I enjoyed every bit of it , The customer service is excellent,affordable prices for unlimited breakfast , I'm definitely coming back 😋”June 2026
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Zershk polo mahecha Net +1
“The food (zershk polo mahecha) (loobia polo) which was rice with chicken, it was delicious and one of the best iranian restaurants that serve this food deliciously, it was beyond my expectations.”
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“The food (zershk polo mahecha) (loobia polo) which was rice with chicken, it was delicious and one of the best iranian restaurants that serve this food deliciously, it was beyond my expectations.”June 2024
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Persian tea Net +1
“Great food and 😍Persian tea, love the live music”
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“Great food and 😍Persian tea, love the live music”September 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Carrot cake Net −1
“Aside we have ordered carrot cake, but it was not fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Aside we have ordered carrot cake, but it was not fresh.”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. Consider the unlimited Persian breakfast, reported at AED 49 per person and praised for its variety and freshness.
Time music. For live guitar and singing, one visitor reported performances starting after 21:00; confirm the evening programme before going.
Use parking. If you are driving, reviews mention underground free parking, which is useful around Jumeirah Street.
Budget tea. Ask about tea pricing when ordering: one review says Persian tea was good but charged separately.
Plan the visit
Practical details
AL ATTAR 8 VILLA - 187A - Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Price concern
One evening visitor found the food a little expensive, so check the menu if you are watching your budget.
Busy decor
A review found the colourful interior crowded and visually unsettled rather than soothing.
Cake freshness
One diner reported that the carrot cake was not fresh on their visit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 49
unlimited Persian breakfast
“We had a wonderful experience at Mehr O Mah Restaurant! Their unlimited Persian breakfast for just AED 49 is exceptional value for money”Google review · June 2026
49 AED per person
all-you-can-eat breakfast
“We went there for an all-you-can-eat breakfast at 49 AED per person”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Mehro Mah Arthouse and Cafe brings Iranian food, Persian atmosphere and an arts venue together in Jumeirah. You can come for an unlimited Persian breakfast, order dishes such as gheyme, Mirza Ghassemi, tahdig or koobideh, or settle in with coffee in the villa-style café. The upstairs gallery and theatre space give the visit a cultural angle that goes beyond a typical meal.
Breakfast is one of the clearest draws: several reviews describe fresh, varied dishes and generous portions, with one reporting an unlimited Persian breakfast at AED 49 per person. Dinner reviews highlight homemade-style flavours, including gheyme that reminded one guest of their mother’s cooking, while the mixed grill platter and koobideh were considered generous enough to share. The mood is generally calm, cosy and family-friendly, with Persian books, traditional details and live music.
A Wednesday jam session and performances after 21:00 were mentioned, so check the programme if music is important to your plans. Underground free parking was also reported. The main cautions are a review describing the colourful décor as crowded, another finding the food somewhat pricey, and one report of stale carrot cake.
Tea was separately charged in one visit.