Shisha shows
Yara’s shisha is a major draw, with distinctive designs and theatrical presentation, including a show alongside dinner.
Palm Strip Mall
Jumeirah
Palm Strip Mall is an open-air strip mall in Jumeirah, with branded fashion stores and international cafes. Reviews also point to Yara as a draw for Turkish-Arabic dining, inventive shisha, non-alcoholic drinks and a lively terrace atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,134 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor terrace
Yara has an external terrace as well as its decorated indoor space, giving diners a choice of setting.
Dish presentation
Several diners call out the presentation as part of the experience, with dishes and cocktails arriving in visually striking form.
Late dining
One review says Yara operates until 4:00, which makes it useful for a late meal or after-hours shisha session.
Dietary options
A diner specifically mentions a wide selection of gluten-free and lactose-free meals, a helpful detail for planning a group visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try terrace. For an outdoor setting at Yara, ask about the external terrace; one first-time diner specifically enjoyed it.
Check parking. If you are dining at Yara, ask about valet parking before arriving; a customer reported that it is available.
Plan late. Yara may suit a late-night meal or shisha visit, with one review reporting service until 4:00.
Ask dietary. If your group needs gluten-free or lactose-free food, ask about the available selection when choosing dishes.
Review treatment. For microblading, inspect the symmetry carefully and discuss the correction process before booking, given one customer's experience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
67M7+CMH
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Truffle risotto
Truffle risotto was among the dishes one first-time diner tried and enjoyed at Yara.
Chicken tacos
Chicken tacos appear in a review of Yara’s varied menu, served as part of a meal with other main dishes.
Mango tabbouleh
Mango tabbouleh is specifically described as fresh and tasty by a diner.
Pistachio cake
Pistachio cake was the standout dessert for one visitor, who also ordered pizza and edamame.
Red velvet cake
A review singles out red velvet cake as a dessert worth trying.
Raspberry and strawberry margarita
This non-alcohol-focused venue is praised for its raspberry and strawberry margarita mocktail-style drinks.
Common Concerns
Uneven brows
A customer reported asymmetric microblading results from the beginning and needed multiple fixing sessions.
Rushed treatment
The same customer said the microblading process felt rushed and lacked patience during the work.
Deleted comments
One reviewer said their Instagram comments about the microblading experience were repeatedly deleted.
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The Bottom Line
Palm Strip Mall is an open-air shopping destination in Jumeirah, combining branded fashion stores with international cafes. The strongest review detail comes from Yara, where visitors go for a meal, mocktails or non-alcoholic cocktails, and shisha presented as part of the evening entertainment. It is more of a dine-and-unwind stop than a quick retail-only visit.
Yara’s menu has a broad Mediterranean and Arabic-Turkish lean. Reviews mention truffle risotto, chicken tacos, chicken shish kebab, moutabal, tabbouleh and pide; mango tabbouleh, tacos with sauce, pistachio cake and red velvet cake also receive specific praise. The food presentation can feel like a show, and the external terrace gives you an outdoor alternative to the ornate interior.
Some diners also mention a view towards Jumeirah and a mosque. The atmosphere is a clear part of the appeal, with lounge or R&B music, decorative interiors and shisha-friendly seating. One review reports Yara staying open until 4:00, while another mentions valet parking.
Ask about gluten-free and lactose-free dishes if needed. There is one important caution: a microblading reviewer reported uneven results, multiple correction sessions and a rushed process at HD Brows. That concern is specific to the treatment experience, so check carefully before booking.