Jamaican Flavours
The curry goat is repeatedly singled out, with one returning Dubai visitor calling it phenomenal.
Miss Lily's
Trade Centre
Miss Lily’s is a Jamaican restaurant and bar in Trade Centre, pairing Caribbean fare and island-inspired cocktails with a bright, beach-shack-style room. Reviews make the jerk chicken and curry goat standouts, while reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats turn many evenings into dinner with a lively music-and-dancing element.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,473 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Jerk Chicken
The jerk chicken is praised for being juicy, tender and packed with flavour rather than dry.
Music Nights
Reggae, dancehall, R&B and Afrobeats give the restaurant a lively evening atmosphere, especially around DJ-led nights.
Large Portions
A visitor who ordered a quick dinner ended up staying two hours, noting the good portion sizes and authentic flavours.
Menu Guidance
Several reviews say the team explains dishes well and helps guests choose based on what they are craving.
Cocktails
The bar receives strong praise for creative cocktails and a welcoming experience, with one guest calling them the best in ages.
What to Eat at Miss Lily's 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 Miss Lily's, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Miss Lily's, 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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Steak Net +3
“Had an amazing dinner at Miss Lily’s and loved their Tuesday Unlimited Fries Special! 🥩🍟 The steak was delicious, the vibes were great, and the service was excellent.”
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“Had an amazing dinner at Miss Lily’s and loved their Tuesday Unlimited Fries Special! 🥩🍟 The steak was delicious, the vibes were great, and the service was excellent.”August 2026
“The jerk mushroom sauce was so flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was another favorite that complemented everything perfectly. Of course, the steak and unlimited fries were also worth it, especially with James making sure our fries kept coming all night.”July 2026
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Coconut cake Net +2
“The food was Delicious and the owner or co owner gifted us free desert- coconut cake. I never liked coconut cake, but I think I liked because the flakes were toasted and the cake wasn't overly sweet.”
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“The food was Delicious and the owner or co owner gifted us free desert- coconut cake. I never liked coconut cake, but I think I liked because the flakes were toasted and the cake wasn't overly sweet.”April 2025
“We also celebrated my friend’s birthday, and to our surprise, Richard and his team served the most delicious coconut cake, which made the celebration even more special.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Jerk chicken Net +1
“First time having good jerk chicken in Dubai, the chicken is extremely flavorful and tender definitely worth a try!”
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“First time having good jerk chicken in Dubai, the chicken is extremely flavorful and tender definitely worth a try!”June 2026
“Went to Miss Lily’s for their Steak & Fries Night, but I have to admit… the jerk chicken completely stole the show. I’m usually not a fan of chicken breast because it can be dry, but theirs was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It was even better paired with the signature jerk sauce. My husband loved the Pineapple Scotch Bonnet sauce, it had a nice spicy kick (a little too spicy for me, but perfect if you enjoy heat!).”July 2026
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Chicken sliders Net +1
“We tried the oxtail wings, fish tacos, and chicken sliders—every dish was absolutely amazing.”
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“We tried the oxtail wings, fish tacos, and chicken sliders—every dish was absolutely amazing.”January 2025
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Chimichurri sauce Net +1
“The jerk mushroom sauce was so flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was another favorite that complemented everything perfectly. Of course, the steak and unlimited fries were also worth it, especially with James making sure our fries kept coming all night.”
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“The jerk mushroom sauce was so flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was another favorite that complemented everything perfectly. Of course, the steak and unlimited fries were also worth it, especially with James making sure our fries kept coming all night.”July 2026
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Dirty mac and cheese Net +1
“We happened to come on Pum Pum Night, so my wife got to enjoy the ladies’ night special menu, and I ordered the jerk wings with the dirty mac and cheese. Both were absolutely outstanding. The wings were perfectly seasoned, and the dirty mac and cheese was incredible.”
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“We happened to come on Pum Pum Night, so my wife got to enjoy the ladies’ night special menu, and I ordered the jerk wings with the dirty mac and cheese. Both were absolutely outstanding. The wings were perfectly seasoned, and the dirty mac and cheese was incredible.”July 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
““Went for Steak Night on Tuesday and tried both their grilled chicken and steak — the food was absolutely awesome, and the service was excellent.”
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““Went for Steak Night on Tuesday and tried both their grilled chicken and steak — the food was absolutely awesome, and the service was excellent.”May 2026
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Jerk braised short rib Net +1
“The food was absolutely exquisite the jerk braised short rib was rich, tender, and bursting with authentic flavour, and the steam-roasted fish wrapped in banana leaves was a wonderfully imaginative and beautifully executed idea that truly stood out.”
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“The food was absolutely exquisite the jerk braised short rib was rich, tender, and bursting with authentic flavour, and the steam-roasted fish wrapped in banana leaves was a wonderfully imaginative and beautifully executed idea that truly stood out.”February 2026
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Jerk mushroom sauce Net +1
“The jerk mushroom sauce was so flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was another favorite that complemented everything perfectly. Of course, the steak and unlimited fries were also worth it, especially with James making sure our fries kept coming all night.”
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Review excerpts
“The jerk mushroom sauce was so flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was another favorite that complemented everything perfectly. Of course, the steak and unlimited fries were also worth it, especially with James making sure our fries kept coming all night.”July 2026
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Jerk sauce Net +1
“I’m usually not a fan of chicken breast because it can be dry, but theirs was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It was even better paired with the signature jerk sauce. My husband loved the Pineapple Scotch Bonnet sauce, it had a nice spicy kick (a little too spicy for me, but perfect if you enjoy heat!).”
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Review excerpts
“I’m usually not a fan of chicken breast because it can be dry, but theirs was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It was even better paired with the signature jerk sauce. My husband loved the Pineapple Scotch Bonnet sauce, it had a nice spicy kick (a little too spicy for me, but perfect if you enjoy heat!).”July 2026
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Jerk wings Net +1
“We happened to come on Pum Pum Night, so my wife got to enjoy the ladies’ night special menu, and I ordered the jerk wings with the dirty mac and cheese. Both were absolutely outstanding. The wings were perfectly seasoned, and the dirty mac and cheese was incredible.”
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“We happened to come on Pum Pum Night, so my wife got to enjoy the ladies’ night special menu, and I ordered the jerk wings with the dirty mac and cheese. Both were absolutely outstanding. The wings were perfectly seasoned, and the dirty mac and cheese was incredible.”July 2026
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Oxtail Net +1
“This is true authentic Jamaican food. Watch out for the spice I love it. Make sure oxtail makes it on the plate too. This is the kinda place that does food, drinks and if you want entertainment so perfect for groups or couples.”
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“This is true authentic Jamaican food. Watch out for the spice I love it. Make sure oxtail makes it on the plate too. This is the kinda place that does food, drinks and if you want entertainment so perfect for groups or couples.”June 2026
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Oxtail wings Net +1
“We tried the oxtail wings, fish tacos, and chicken sliders—every dish was absolutely amazing.”
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“We tried the oxtail wings, fish tacos, and chicken sliders—every dish was absolutely amazing.”January 2025
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Pineapple scotch bonnet sauce Net +1
“I’m usually not a fan of chicken breast because it can be dry, but theirs was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It was even better paired with the signature jerk sauce. My husband loved the Pineapple Scotch Bonnet sauce, it had a nice spicy kick (a little too spicy for me, but perfect if you enjoy heat!).”
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Review excerpts
“I’m usually not a fan of chicken breast because it can be dry, but theirs was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It was even better paired with the signature jerk sauce. My husband loved the Pineapple Scotch Bonnet sauce, it had a nice spicy kick (a little too spicy for me, but perfect if you enjoy heat!).”July 2026
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Steam-roasted fish wrapped in banana leaves Net +1
“The food was absolutely exquisite the jerk braised short rib was rich, tender, and bursting with authentic flavour, and the steam-roasted fish wrapped in banana leaves was a wonderfully imaginative and beautifully executed idea that truly stood out.”
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“The food was absolutely exquisite the jerk braised short rib was rich, tender, and bursting with authentic flavour, and the steam-roasted fish wrapped in banana leaves was a wonderfully imaginative and beautifully executed idea that truly stood out.”February 2026
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Stew chicken pasta Net +1
“Food was AMAZING!! I had the stew chicken pasta as it was perfect.”
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“Food was AMAZING!! I had the stew chicken pasta as it was perfect.”December 2025
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Curry goat Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Every time I visit Dubai, Miss Lily’s is a must! Everything is absolutely delicious, the curry goat is phenomenal. The staff are super helpful and attentive, do not hesitate to book.”
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“Every time I visit Dubai, Miss Lily’s is a must! Everything is absolutely delicious, the curry goat is phenomenal. The staff are super helpful and attentive, do not hesitate to book.”July 2026
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Rum punch Net +1
“I started with the Rum Punch, and it hit like a summer breeze with a secret agenda. Sweet, strong, and smooth just like the night.”
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“I started with the Rum Punch, and it hit like a summer breeze with a secret agenda. Sweet, strong, and smooth just like the night.”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Short ribs and mash plate Net −1
“I ate here a few hours ago and initially enjoyed the food, I had short ribs and mash plate with a rum punch however ever since I have been sick and vomiting with food poisoning and this was the only food I had today!”
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“I ate here a few hours ago and initially enjoyed the food, I had short ribs and mash plate with a rum punch however ever since I have been sick and vomiting with food poisoning and this was the only food I had today!”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Terms. Check the reservation and entry terms before arriving, including any minimum spend; one party was quoted AED 2,000 for its available table.
Go Later. For Friday nightlife rather than dinner, arrive later: one review says the atmosphere gets good around 11pm.
Check Bills. Review the bill before paying, as one customer specifically noticed an incorrect bill and another reported layered charges.
Expect Heat. Ask about spice levels before ordering sauces or jerk dishes; a review warns that the food can be hot.
Check Packages. If visiting for a ladies’ night, confirm who qualifies for the set package before ordering, as the policy caused confusion for one group.
Verify Pickup. For takeaway, confirm the kitchen closing time and your contact details: one order was missed after a message went to the wrong number.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheraton Grand Hotel - Level 5 - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Entry Policy
Door and reservation handling can be inconsistent; one group was told its only available table required a AED 2,000 minimum spend.
Crowded Floor
On a busy night, the dance floor became so crowded that getting to the bathroom was difficult.
Drink Costs
One group found the alcohol expensive and reported a total bill of about AED 9,000 for 10 people.
Inconsistent Food
Food quality is not uniformly reliable: one diner described the jerk chicken as sweet-tasting and dry.
Added Charges
A diner was unhappy to discover service fee, tourism tax, VAT and an additional tip added to the bill.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 9000
total bill for 10 people
“For 10 people, our total bill came to about AED 9000”Google review · August 2025
390 dirhams
a starter , main and 2 drinks
“As a fellow bussiness owner, it hurts my heart to have to leave a bad review but I was made to feel so uncomfortable after spending 390 dirhams for a starter , main and 2 drinks at this restaurant”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Miss Lily’s is a Jamaican restaurant and bar in Trade Centre with Caribbean food, cocktails and a strong music-led atmosphere. It suits diners who want more than a quiet meal, particularly for birthdays, ladies’ nights or a later evening with dancing. The menu’s clearest draws are jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail dishes and the dirty mac and cheese.
Tuesday’s Unlimited Fries Special also gets praise, while the jerk-braised short rib and steam-roasted fish wrapped in banana leaves show a more varied side of the menu. Portions are described as generous, and the flavours are often called authentic. Music is central here: reviews mention reggae, dancehall, R&B and Afrobeats, with Friday energy building around 11pm.
Cocktails are another reason some guests linger at the bar. The room can become very crowded on busy nights, though. Check booking terms and minimum spends before arriving, and inspect the final bill for fees or errors.
Reviews also show uneven experiences at the entrance and with food consistency, so clear communication matters, especially for special packages or takeaway orders.