Creative dishes
Pulled lamb croquettes are crisp outside and soft inside, while the pumpkin and puff grain salad was praised for its crunch and depth.
NUMÂ | FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah
NUMÂ is an all-day Lebanese restaurant at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, with indoor and al-fresco seating around a lively hotel pool setting. Reviews point to it for breakfast buffets, set dinners and standout Levant-inspired dishes such as pulled lamb croquettes and pumpkin and puff grain salad.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
852 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast variety
The breakfast selection has plenty of options, with scrambled eggs specifically recommended by a returning guest.
Poolside seating
Poolside tables combine a diverse menu with the distinctive atmosphere of a hotel setting.
Celebration touches
For an anniversary, the team brought a complimentary dessert and offered personal congratulations.
Open kitchen
The clean, attractive dining room has an open kitchen that adds interest to the meal.
What to Eat at NUMÂ | FIVE Palm Jumeirah 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 NUMÂ | FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 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 NUMÂ | FIVE Palm Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arab inspired menu Net +1
“Has a 3 cources set dinner with Arab inspired menu. Food was surprisingly good given the reasonable price. Special thanks to Shakir for taking care of us. Will certainly go back for any occasions.”
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“Has a 3 cources set dinner with Arab inspired menu. Food was surprisingly good given the reasonable price. Special thanks to Shakir for taking care of us. Will certainly go back for any occasions.”July 2023
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Buffets Net +1
“One of the best restaurants for buffets. It doesn't have a huge choice like some other restaurants but whatever they have tastes amazing, very well trained chefs and good cooks but what makes it the best is their customer services, absolutely amazing customer services.”
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“One of the best restaurants for buffets. It doesn't have a huge choice like some other restaurants but whatever they have tastes amazing, very well trained chefs and good cooks but what makes it the best is their customer services, absolutely amazing customer services.”May 2021
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Cake Net +1
“There were a team of Mathew, Shreejit and a couple of more who made sure too full my tummy up...and ended my D Day by a special cake... thanks guys...”
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“There were a team of Mathew, Shreejit and a couple of more who made sure too full my tummy up...and ended my D Day by a special cake... thanks guys...”March 2019
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Calamari Net +1
“The calamari were a dream—tender and perfectly seasoned.”
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“The calamari were a dream—tender and perfectly seasoned.”July 2026
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Chinese lo mein Net +1
“Chinese Lo Mein - this tastes exactly like home! Praised the chef who made it”
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“Chinese Lo Mein - this tastes exactly like home! Praised the chef who made it”March 2025
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Dinner buffet Net +1
“I visited this restaurant at the Five Palm Jumeirah resort for the dinner buffet before it was renovated. The interior felt upscale and the staff were friendly. It was quite crowded at the time, so the atmosphere was a bit noisy and hectic. The food wasn't exactly mind blowing, but it was decent overall. Since the weather was nice, I sat outside, and the night view of the hotel added a lovely touch to the ambiance. All in all, it was a pretty satisfying dinner experience.”
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“I visited this restaurant at the Five Palm Jumeirah resort for the dinner buffet before it was renovated. The interior felt upscale and the staff were friendly. It was quite crowded at the time, so the atmosphere was a bit noisy and hectic. The food wasn't exactly mind blowing, but it was decent overall. Since the weather was nice, I sat outside, and the night view of the hotel added a lovely touch to the ambiance. All in all, it was a pretty satisfying dinner experience.”June 2025
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Eid buffet Net +1
“Well done guys, really enjoyed Eid Buffet, will definitely come see you guys again, keep it up.”
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“Well done guys, really enjoyed Eid Buffet, will definitely come see you guys again, keep it up.”May 2021
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Labne with basil oil Net +1
“Labne with basil oil and the zaatar pesto burrata were very refreshing”
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“Labne with basil oil and the zaatar pesto burrata were very refreshing”September 2025
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Lamb croquettes Net +1
“Chef Karim's food was amazing, flavorful, and full of creativity. The lamb croquettes were juicy and crunchy, I have never tried wings like that ever (pomegranate glaze), and the seabream dish with harissa butter and the sauce was one of the best fish I've tasted. Bravo.”
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“Chef Karim's food was amazing, flavorful, and full of creativity. The lamb croquettes were juicy and crunchy, I have never tried wings like that ever (pomegranate glaze), and the seabream dish with harissa butter and the sauce was one of the best fish I've tasted. Bravo.”August 2025
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Mango and prawn salad Net +1
“Mango and prawn salad - so fresh and the prawn also cooked just right, the tikka flavor is delicious”
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“Mango and prawn salad - so fresh and the prawn also cooked just right, the tikka flavor is delicious”March 2025
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Meat platter Net +1
“The meat platter was perfectly cooked, rich, and satisfying, while the mezze selection was fresh, balanced, and full of authentic flavors.”
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“The meat platter was perfectly cooked, rich, and satisfying, while the mezze selection was fresh, balanced, and full of authentic flavors.”January 2026
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Parmesan shish barak Net +1
“Beef cheeks with potato leek puree, parmesan shish barak were to die for”
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“Beef cheeks with potato leek puree, parmesan shish barak were to die for”September 2025
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Pulled lamb croquettes Net +1
“My first time to dine in NUMA and i’m glad of Chef Karim’s recommendation which is the pulled lamb croquettes. The croquettes were crispy on the outside and the inside is well cooked which just melts in your mouth. The flavor was really unique and honestly i’d go back just for these. 💯”
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“My first time to dine in NUMA and i’m glad of Chef Karim’s recommendation which is the pulled lamb croquettes. The croquettes were crispy on the outside and the inside is well cooked which just melts in your mouth. The flavor was really unique and honestly i’d go back just for these. 💯”August 2025
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Pumpkin and puff grain salad Net +1
“That said, the real showstopper of the night was the pumpkin and puff grain salad. This was not your typical salad — it was a flavor bombshell, packed with crunch, texture, and depth. Completely unique, creative, and unlike anything I’ve seen or tasted before. A genuinely standout dish that alone makes NUMA a must-visit.”
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“That said, the real showstopper of the night was the pumpkin and puff grain salad. This was not your typical salad — it was a flavor bombshell, packed with crunch, texture, and depth. Completely unique, creative, and unlike anything I’ve seen or tasted before. A genuinely standout dish that alone makes NUMA a must-visit.”January 2026
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Scrambled eggs Net +1
“Best food!! Don’t forget to try the scrambled eggs”
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“Best food!! Don’t forget to try the scrambled eggs”February 2026
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Set dinner Net +1
“We had the set dinner and were really impressed by the great selection of options – everything was very tasty and beautifully prepared.”
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“We had the set dinner and were really impressed by the great selection of options – everything was very tasty and beautifully prepared.”February 2026
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Singaporean prawn curry Net +1
“Singaporean Prawn Curry - wow! The taste is bloody delicious!! Must taste! Must take away! Haha”
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“Singaporean Prawn Curry - wow! The taste is bloody delicious!! Must taste! Must take away! Haha”March 2025
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Spicy yakiniku beef salad Net +1
“Spicy yakiniku beef salad - nice and super soft beef, perfect bite-size for a salad”
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“Spicy yakiniku beef salad - nice and super soft beef, perfect bite-size for a salad”March 2025
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Wage burger Net +1
“BUT we ordered room service burger!!!!! Yumyumyumyummm it was delicious you hear me!! I don't know where it came from but it's the wage burger from the room Serv menu.”
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“BUT we ordered room service burger!!!!! Yumyumyumyummm it was delicious you hear me!! I don't know where it came from but it's the wage burger from the room Serv menu.”December 2022
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Zaatar pesto burrata Net +1
“Labne with basil oil and the zaatar pesto burrata were very refreshing”
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“Labne with basil oil and the zaatar pesto burrata were very refreshing”September 2025
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Wine Net +1
“Food and wine are top-notch, all staff members are friendly and competent.”
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“Food and wine are top-notch, all staff members are friendly and competent.”September 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for ordering, especially if you have a schedule; one visit took 45 minutes before the food arrived.
Check buffet terms. Before booking a Ramadan buffet, confirm what is included: one guest reported extra charges and drinks and water being excluded.
Plan coffee. If coffee is the priority, allow a little extra time: one breakfast visit took about 20 minutes for two coffees.
Choose outdoors. For a more scenic evening, ask about outdoor seating; a reviewer enjoyed the breeze, hotel night view and Ramadan lights.
Ask dish details. Ask for clear explanations of unfamiliar dishes before ordering, since one guest received food that differed from the description.
Plan the visit
Practical details
No 1 Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow orders
One guest waited 45 minutes for an order, then another half-hour after being told a replacement would take 10 minutes.
Lunch delays
A lunch visit involved repeated attempts to attract staff attention before anyone helped with the order.
Pricey dining
A hotel guest said resort food had become significantly more expensive and described the restaurant as pricey.
Crowded atmosphere
During a busy dinner buffet, the restaurant felt noisy and hectic.
Menu guidance
A diner found that staff could not always explain or recommend dishes and drinks accurately.
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The Bottom Line
NUMÂ is an all-day Lebanese restaurant at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating and a hotel-pool setting. Reviews make it appealing for several kinds of meal: breakfast buffet, set dinner, and Levant-leaning dishes such as pulled lamb croquettes and the pumpkin and puff grain salad. Food feedback is strongest when reviewers get specific.
The lamb croquettes are described as crisp outside and melting inside; beef cheeks with potato leek puree and parmesan shish barak also drew praise. Breakfast has a broad selection, including scrambled eggs, while the open kitchen, Arabic music and live music in the bar shape the atmosphere. Outdoor tables can add a breeze and night view, and celebrations have received thoughtful touches such as a complimentary anniversary dessert.
Service is a real strength in many visits, with reviewers describing attentive table care and warm welcomes. It is not completely consistent, though: one lunch party struggled to get staff attention, and another waited 45 minutes for an order before a replacement took another half-hour. Two coffees reportedly took about 20 minutes.
Expect hotel-resort pricing rather than a bargain, especially during Ramadan buffet periods, when one reviewer noted extra charges and drinks and water were not included. If timing matters, ask about current buffet or set-menu terms and allow some slack for drinks.