Saj Reem صاج ريم - Jaddaf

Saj Reem صاج ريم - Jaddaf

Al Jaddaf

Lebanese restaurant Closed 04 529 4446

Saj Reem is a small Lebanese restaurant in Al Jaddaf focused on saj manakish and Lebanese sandwiches, with whole-wheat bread available. Reviewers come for the light, freshly baked dough, especially the Kishk Saj and lahma bajeen, and stay for the cosy, family-run welcome.

Reputation Score
4.9
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415 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Saj dough

The saj bread is repeatedly praised for being thin, light and crisp outside while staying soft or chewy inside.

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Kishk favourite

Kishk is a standout, with reviewers praising its authentic, balanced seasoning and village-style flavour.

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What to Eat at Saj Reem صاج ريم - Jaddaf

These items at Saj Reem صاج ريم - Jaddaf got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Saj kishik Net +11
    “The food was not good the food was AMAZING!!!! Hands down the best Kishik i had in Dubai.”
  2. Zaaatar Net +7
    “The keshek and zattar Manakeish are so delicious and the place is so nice”
  3. Muhammara with cheese Net +5
    “And finally, the Muhammara with cheese a bold, flavorful finish. The hint of chili in the muhammara cuts through the creamy richness of the melted cheese, creating a delicious contrast that keeps you coming back for bite after bite. The ratio of filling to dough? Spot on. Generous, but never overwhelming.”
  4. Lahmbeajin Net +4
    “But by far the lahmbeajin is the champion. Thin dough and Excelent meat inside well seasoned I can classify it the best.”
  5. Labneh Net +3
    “The menu is straightforward. Cheese, zaatar, labneh, turkey, and mixed options, all made fresh and served hot.”
  6. Saj bread with nutella and banana Net +3
    “On top of that, they surprised us with a lovely gesture: two complimentary teas and a dessert — saj bread with Nutella and banana. It was so delicious that I ordered another one right away, but this time without Nutella and banana, with a different filling (I wish I remembered the name because it was just as amazing!).”
  7. Coleslaw Net +2
    “The chicken was juicy and well cooked and I loved the coleslaw ✨”
  8. Hummus Net +2
    “Tried their manakeesh and hummus with whole wheat bread which was amazing!”
  9. Makdous Net +2
    “Keshek taste took me back to my village in Lebanon. Makdous is like homemade 😍”
  10. Spinach fatayer Net +2
    “The Spinach Fatayer had a homemade touch that truly reminded me of home.”
Honorable mentions (24)
  1. Awarma with labne Net +1
    “My husband got the awarma with labne and he loved it too — he wouldn’t stop talking about it!”
  2. Banana chocolate Net +1
    “My favorites were the cheese, zaatar, keshek, labneh, banana chocolate, and their to go saj bread.”
  3. Burger in a saj bread Net +1
    “I must not forget to highlight their burger in a Saj bread, that will transform your typical burger experience into a tasting exploration like no other!”
  4. Cheese manakish Net +1
    “Cheese Manakish is always our favorite, this never fails us to have a good one!”
  5. Cheese saj Net +1
    “Everything tasted fresh and authentic — you can really tell it’s made with care. I had the lahma b3ajin and a cheese saj, and both were absolutely delicious 😍”
  6. Cheese saj mankouche Net +1
    “The best cheese saj mankouche and markouk bread. Even though it’s a bit far away from my home I don’t mind ordering even if I wait extra. It’s worth it.”
  7. Fries Net +1
    “The food itself was excellent. We ordered grilled chicken with fries, coleslaw, pickles, and garlic sauce — everything was fresh, flavorful, and served with care. The saj bread was soft and thin, the chicken perfectly seasoned and grilled, and the sides balanced the meal beautifully.”
  8. Fries sandwich Net +1
    “The food at Saj Reem was absolutely delicious, I tried the Tawouk sandwich and the Fries sandwich, both were very tasty and portions were really good for the price.”
  9. Grated potato and onions saj man2oushi Net +1
    “I was very lucky to try most of the items on the menu, but I highly recommend you order their signature Kishk Saj man2oushi and their special grated potato and onions Saj man2oushi - these two were honestly my favourite.”
  10. Grilled chicken Net +1
    “The food itself was excellent. We ordered grilled chicken with fries, coleslaw, pickles, and garlic sauce — everything was fresh, flavorful, and served with care. The saj bread was soft and thin, the chicken perfectly seasoned and grilled, and the sides balanced the meal beautifully.”
  11. Halaweh Net +1
    “I tried the kishk as well and the halaweh! Yummy!!”
  12. Jam saj Net +1
    “We also tried the Jam Saj, which was the perfect sweet ending to our meal.”
  13. Jebneh Net +1
    “We tried a variety of saj options the lahmeh, jebneh, and keshk and every single one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked.”
  14. Kunafa Net +1
    “The best food I’ve ever tried! Everything at Saj Reem was super delicious, especially the burger and kunafa, They were on another level.”
  15. Kunafa saj Net +1
    “The kunafa saj was on another level… crispy, cheesy, and just the right amount of sweetness.”
  16. Labneh and veggies saj Net +1
    “I had the labneh and veggies saj, the kishek saj and mohammara and cheese saj, the dough was perfect very soft and light with exactly the right amount of crunch.”
  17. Labneh with vegetables and saj Net +1
    “Traditional way of doing Saj! The labneh with vegetables and Saj is superb.”
  18. Lahmeh Net +1
    “We tried a variety of saj options the lahmeh, jebneh, and keshk and every single one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked.”
  19. Muhammara Net +1
    “My favorite was the Muhammara.”
  20. Saj with aklawi cheese Net +1
    “First time we tried this morning to test the Saj with Aklawi cheese. It was so tasty,healthy and rich of traditional home made .”
  21. Spinich Net +1
    “The best Lebanese Mankoushi you will have in Dubai! Try the Cheese, Spinich & the Meat.”
  22. Tawooq wrap Net +1
    “I got the tawooq wrap and hummus and honestly everything was sooo good! And fresh!”
  23. Tawouk sandwich Net +1
    “The food at Saj Reem was absolutely delicious, I tried the Tawouk sandwich and the Fries sandwich, both were very tasty and portions were really good for the price.”
  24. Zaatar & cheese Net +1
    “Tried Zaatar & Cheese and Nutella & Banana.. It was our first time and we loved it.”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Labne veggie sandwich Net −1
    “For the labne veggie sandwich , who’s lebanese is searching for the real thing not black olives and I felt it a little bit poor with ingredients. Give me the lebanese taste !! Common put the green lebanese olives and more labneh tomatoes and olive oil.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order kishk. Try the Kishk Saj first; several reviewers single it out, and one called it the best Kishk they had in Dubai.

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Try Akkawi. If you want a cheese option with a traditional profile, order the Akkawi manaesh.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Jadaf - Dubai
Al Jadaf, Dubai
04 529 4446
Mon8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Sparse labneh

One reviewer found the labneh-and-vegetable sandwich light on ingredients, especially labneh, tomatoes and Lebanese green olives.

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The Bottom Line

Saj Reem is a small Lebanese spot in Al Jaddaf built around freshly made saj manakish and sandwiches. The dough is the main draw: reviewers describe it as thin, light and crisp outside, with a soft or chewy centre. Kishk, zaatar, lahma bajeen and Akkawi cheese are among the most useful orders to consider, with the Kishk Saj receiving especially strong praise.

The food leans traditional, but there is enough variety for a mixed order. Muhammara with cheese, spinach fatayer, labneh and vegetable saj, tawooq wraps and hummus all appear in the reviews. For dessert, kunafa saj and Nutella saj provide a sweet finish; the kunafa is described as crispy and cheesy, while Nutella with banana was also popular.

This is a cosy, neat and family-run place where reviewers consistently mention warm service and food served hot. It is better suited to a relaxed breakfast, quick meal or takeaway than a large group gathering: one review counted three tables inside and two outside. If it is your first visit, ask the team to suggest something to match your taste.

One caution: a reviewer found the labneh-and-vegetable sandwich short on labneh, tomatoes and Lebanese green olives.

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