Burj Views
The terrace and outdoor seating give diners a striking view of the Burj Al Arab and surrounding water.
MEI
Umm Suqeim
MEI is an Asian restaurant in Umm Suqeim, inside Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, with Chinese and Japanese dishes, a stylish interior and terrace views of the Burj Al Arab. Reviews point to standout plates such as wagyu rib-eye and California maki, alongside cocktails, live music and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
296 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Asian Plates
Reviews specifically praise the wagyu rib-eye, California maki, udon, dumplings and Peking Duck.
Food Presentation
Several diners mention carefully crafted dishes that look as considered as they taste.
Attentive Service
Warm, professional service is a consistent strength, with reviewers describing staff as attentive without being intrusive.
Live Music
Live singers, a live band and DJ nights add an entertainment element to dinner.
Stylish Setting
The elegant, colourful interior combines Asian touches with a relaxed, cosy feel.
Vegan Choice
One reviewer found more than enough vegan options, useful when dining with a mixed group.
Cigar Lounge
There is a cosy cigar lounge on site, a feature one diner discovered unexpectedly.
What to Eat at MEI 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 MEI, 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 MEI got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken katsu Net +2
“For mains, we have udon noodles and chicken katsu, they were sumptuous.”
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“For mains, we have udon noodles and chicken katsu, they were sumptuous.”March 2026
“It was truly a pleasure to have dinner here — I’m in love with the chicken & prawn dim sum and the chicken katsu 🤌🏻”January 2026
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Spring roll Net +2
“- Spring rolls didn’t have any side sauce.”
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“- Spring rolls didn’t have any side sauce.”October 2025
“We had some spring roll and prawn dumplings for starters - they were really good.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (13)
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Beef wagyu dish Net +1
“The food was delicious: especially the beef wagyu dish, which was truly amazing.”
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“The food was delicious: especially the beef wagyu dish, which was truly amazing.”November 2025
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Breaded chicken Net +1
“A beautiful restaurant with a view, amazing service and staff give a lot of attention, a large terrace and a good atmosphere for communication, the food is very tasty, especially the breaded chicken, I recommend it”
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“A beautiful restaurant with a view, amazing service and staff give a lot of attention, a large terrace and a good atmosphere for communication, the food is very tasty, especially the breaded chicken, I recommend it”February 2026
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California maki Net +1
“The wagyu rib-eye and the California maki were absolutely delicious and the service was excellent.”
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“The wagyu rib-eye and the California maki were absolutely delicious and the service was excellent.”July 2026
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Chicken & prawn dim sum Net +1
“It was truly a pleasure to have dinner here — I’m in love with the chicken & prawn dim sum and the chicken katsu 🤌🏻”
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“It was truly a pleasure to have dinner here — I’m in love with the chicken & prawn dim sum and the chicken katsu 🤌🏻”January 2026
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Crispy duck salad Net +1
“The food is nothing short of incredible; the crispy duck salad is a standout dish, and the wok-style spicy prawns were cooked to perfection.”
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“The food is nothing short of incredible; the crispy duck salad is a standout dish, and the wok-style spicy prawns were cooked to perfection.”October 2025
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Fresh gelato Net +1
“To finish, we treated ourselves to fresh gelato paired with beautifully crafted drinks — the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal.”
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“To finish, we treated ourselves to fresh gelato paired with beautifully crafted drinks — the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal.”March 2026
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Peking duck Net +1
“The dim sums and Peking Duck are delicious. Staff very friendly and good service.”
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“The dim sums and Peking Duck are delicious. Staff very friendly and good service.”February 2026
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Prawn dumplings Net +1
“We had some spring roll and prawn dumplings for starters - they were really good.”
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“We had some spring roll and prawn dumplings for starters - they were really good.”March 2026
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Udon noodles Net +1
“For mains, we have udon noodles and chicken katsu, they were sumptuous.”
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“For mains, we have udon noodles and chicken katsu, they were sumptuous.”March 2026
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Udon with duck Net +1
“For the main course, we both chose udon. I had the udon with duck, which was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of depth, while my friend enjoyed the vegetarian udon, equally delicious and packed with fresh flavors.”
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“For the main course, we both chose udon. I had the udon with duck, which was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of depth, while my friend enjoyed the vegetarian udon, equally delicious and packed with fresh flavors.”March 2026
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Vegetarian udon Net +1
“For the main course, we both chose udon. I had the udon with duck, which was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of depth, while my friend enjoyed the vegetarian udon, equally delicious and packed with fresh flavors.”
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“For the main course, we both chose udon. I had the udon with duck, which was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of depth, while my friend enjoyed the vegetarian udon, equally delicious and packed with fresh flavors.”March 2026
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Wagyu rib-eye Net +1
“The wagyu rib-eye and the California maki were absolutely delicious and the service was excellent.”
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“The wagyu rib-eye and the California maki were absolutely delicious and the service was excellent.”July 2026
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Wok-style spicy prawns Net +1
“The food is nothing short of incredible; the crispy duck salad is a standout dish, and the wok-style spicy prawns were cooked to perfection.”
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“The food is nothing short of incredible; the crispy duck salad is a standout dish, and the wok-style spicy prawns were cooked to perfection.”October 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Japanese donuts Net −1
“- It seems that the Japanese donuts will be tastier if they are served a bit warm , with the current state of donuts it doesn’t really feel fresh”
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Critical review excerpts
“- It seems that the Japanese donuts will be tastier if they are served a bit warm , with the current state of donuts it doesn’t really feel fresh”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Terrace. Ask for a terrace table when booking if the Burj Al Arab view is important, and check where the table is located.
Check Entertainment. Check the evening’s entertainment before booking: one review specifically mentions a Thursday DJ.
Try Brunch. Brunch is worth considering if you want variety; reviewers mention Chinese dishes, drinks, desserts and live music.
Check Lighting. If you are seated outdoors, check that the table is well lit before settling in, as one diner struggled to read the menu.
Plan Groups. The terrace can accommodate larger parties; one group of 10 was seated there.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Mina Al Salam - Jumeira St
Madinat Jumeirah - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Table Allocation
One diner who booked a week ahead was seated beside the abra station, where passing people made the table uncomfortable.
Service Timing
A detailed review reported dishes arriving in a confusing order, with salad and drinks before soup and spring rolls.
Table Lighting
One table had no light, leaving the diner unable to read the menu without using a phone.
Basic Drinks
One reviewer found the drinks basic and felt the Japanese donuts were not fresh enough when served cool.
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The Bottom Line
MEI is an Asian restaurant at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam in Umm Suqeim, drawing diners for its terrace outlook over the Burj Al Arab, elegant interior and evening atmosphere. The menu spans Chinese and Japanese dishes, with reviews calling out wagyu rib-eye, California maki, udon with duck, dumplings and Peking Duck. There are also vegan choices, cocktails and a cigar lounge.
The setting is a major part of the visit. The terrace works well for sunset or a date night, while live singers, a live band and DJ evenings give dinner more energy. Indoor seating is described as stylish but cosy, and brunch reviews mention a broad selection of Chinese dishes, drinks and desserts.
Service is usually described as warm, polished and attentive, though one detailed review reported a poor outdoor table beside the abra station, confusing dish timing, smoke from a neighbouring hot stone and no table light. If the view matters, request a terrace table and confirm its position when booking. It is also worth checking the entertainment schedule and asking about lighting on arrival.
No customer reviews supplied a specific dish price or bill amount, so the price level cannot be verified from the available evidence.
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