Somewhere

Name: Somewhere
Address: Unit FF - 305 Level 1 New Extension, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600555551

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 600 555 551

Somewhere is a Dubai Mall restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving a creative mix of Middle Eastern and international dishes. It is known for Arabic-style breakfasts, including foul and hummus, as well as distinctive plates such as musakhan rice, with indoor and fountain-facing outdoor seating.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

13,758 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fountain Views

Outdoor tables look towards the Dubai Fountain, giving the meal a memorable Dubai Mall setting.

Distinctive Dishes

The menu puts an unusual spin on familiar flavours, with dishes such as beef shawarma beetroot rice and musakhan rice standing out.

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What to Eat at Somewhere

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Somewhere, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 9

Beef shawarma beetroot rice Net +24

“We enjoyed our dinner here! The beef shawarma beetroot rice was sensational.”
Chicken musakhan rice Net +8

“The food was excellent, especially the Chicken Musakhan Rice.”
Shawerma with rice Net +5

“Must try shish barak and shawerma with rice الشيش برك عندهم خررااافي اسطوري”
Fatoush Net +4

“Amazing, flavourful, unforgettable food! Loved every bite. Durga Ahmad and colleagues were exceptional waiters very attentive and ensured they guided us through the menu to have a fantastic experience. Highly recommend the Fattoush salad… yum!”
Lime corn salad Net +4

“I have tried beef with beet root rice and lime corn salad , which was good but when we compared to the quantity and price which is higher …the packaging and service which has to pay ….. taste different * Emirates food * dubai mall * packing standard”
Shakshuka Net +4

“First time trying there breakfast, a menu full of choices, we tried Shakshuka it was 7 out of 10. Overall wi love eating at Somewhere restaurant.”
Avocado focaccia Net +3

“Highly recommend trying their Avocado Focaccia— it was outstanding”
Avocado hummus Net +3

“The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is so friendly… Their Avocado hummus was amazing and their somewhere baklava could be one of the most perfect desserts for the pistachio lovers and the”
Musakhan fatteh Net +3

“We had our futoor here in Ramadan. They have special dishes the best is musakhan fatta. Everything they serve is so good. The staff so friendly and welcoming.”

Honorable mentions (46)

Batata harra Net +2

“Had a lovely time at Somewhere. We went with some classic dishes; we had the Shrimp Sayadieh, Batata Harra and Beef Hummus, and every single plate was fantastic. Hats off to the kitchen staff, the food was perfect and we’re already craving to come back. The service was great too, shout out to our server Aya for her recommendations 🙌”
Batata harra fries Net +2

“i ordered the avocado hummus and i really recommend it, as well as the batata harra and shawarmas. (both chicken and meat were really good)”
Chicken musakhan rolls Net +2

“- Chicken Musakhan Rolls 4/5”
Chicken shawarma bao Net +2

“Highly recommended for beef beetroot rice chicken shawarma bao was yummy but too small”
Lentil salad Net +2

“I live this place, the lentil salad and the humous are just exceptional.”
Shawarma beet root rice Net +2

“Everything was fantastic! My new favorite in the mall. Make sure to get the tabbouleh, the shawarma beet root rice is Devine! Sherry was a great server and knowledgeable.”
Short rib kebah Net +2

“Everything we had was really tasty: the Short Rib Kebah and the Wagyu Beef Kebab were standouts for us.”
Somewhere pistachio bakhlava Net +2

“I recommend only “Somewhere pistachio bakhlava” from desserts.”
Truffle fries Net +2

“Truffle fries 9.5/10”
Ashta with honey Net +1

“We were served by Wassim, who kindly recommended the ashta with honey, and it was a delicious choice.”
Batata harra eggs Net +1

“Had breakfast at Somewhere and really enjoyed it. I tried the batata harra eggs and foul — both were flavorful and well-prepared. The ambiance is cozy with a beautiful design and comfortable seating. One tip: it’s quite cold inside, so bring a light jacket if you’re sensitive to air conditioning.”
Best-seller date cake Net +1

“The food is distinguished and delicious! Don't miss their corn salad, lentil salad, kunafa shrimp, shawarma with beetroot, shrimp sayadieh, and desserts: biscuit rose ice cream, and best-seller date cake!”
Biscuit rose ice cream Net +1

“The food is distinguished and delicious! Don't miss their corn salad, lentil salad, kunafa shrimp, shawarma with beetroot, shrimp sayadieh, and desserts: biscuit rose ice cream, and best-seller date cake!”
Bread pudding with the ‘chai’ syrup and tea ice cream Net +1

“The bread pudding with the ‘Chai’ syrup and tea ice cream was a new experience!”
Bread with spinach and cheese Net +1

“I especially enjoyed the bread with spinach and cheese, which was delicious and full of flavour.”
Chicken fateh jalapeño Net +1

“The food was amazing specially the prawns kunafa and Chicken Fateh Jalapeño and our server Nansen was very friendly and quick with our orders”
Chicken skewers Net +1

“We had a great experience at Somewhere in Dubai Mall for lunch. The food was exceptional, we had the hummus, chicken skewers and the beef Shawarma Beetroot rice. The service was also top notch. Both Nestor and Ali were amazing. Furthermore the view overlooking the Dubai Fountain is spectacular!”
Chicken tawouk Net +1

“We have an amazing experience at Somewhere Dubai Mall. The food was absolutely delicious — especially the chicken tawouk, which were full of authentic Middle Eastern flavor. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting.”
Eggplant moussaka Net +1

“Fabulous restaurant! Recommend the Avocado Hummus & Eggplant Moussaka - both utterly unique and bursting with flavour! 😋”
Falafel Net +1

“The falafel is the most delicious I’ve ever had!”
Foul Net +1

“Had breakfast at Somewhere and really enjoyed it. I tried the batata harra eggs and foul — both were flavorful and well-prepared. The ambiance is cozy with a beautiful design and comfortable seating. One tip: it’s quite cold inside, so bring a light jacket if you’re sensitive to air conditioning.”
Guacamole hummus Net +1

“I had the Wagyu Arayes and the Guacamole Hummus .. very delicious .. and Thank you Wasim for the lovely service”
Half/half Net +1

“• Half/half: 5/5 is a cheese/Zaater platter the most popular 👍🏼”
Jalapeño chicken fatta Net +1

“Everything I tried was so good, , truffle potato and jalapeño chicken fatta are a must.”
Jalapeno hummus Net +1

“Lebanese restaurant , the foods tasty, this meal good for two I shared, I tried beetroot rice with shawarma beef, jalapeno hummus I love it and pashenfruit.”
Kaak benedict Net +1

“My husband, who has a very adventurous palate, went for the kaak Benedict, and he genuinely loved it. The combination of Middle Eastern flavors with a brunch classic was unique and delicious.”
Kale tabouleh Net +1

“I recommend Shrimp Kunafa and Kale Tabouleh and the Boa Wagyu.”
Kebbah with cheese Net +1

“I loved the food! I recommend the falafel salad, shawarma rice, kebbah with cheese, truffles spicy potato, and Um Ali Second visit 21 July, 2021 Still one of my favorite restaurants! We've tried other amazing dishes”
Kushta and assal dish Net +1

“I went for breakfast and I loved the Kushta and assal dish. I also really admire and respect the owner when the staff are doing a great job as they served me as if it’s their own restaurant. Thank you.”
Potato and lentil salad Net +1

“I always look forward to Somewhere Iftar. This year, their menu is incredible, from their complimentary zucchini soup to their sweet and delicious potato and lentil salad. The main courses are so rich, and everything is so good.”
Prawn siyadiya Net +1

“I loved the prawn siyadiya, and the lime corn salad was yummy.. the beetroot beef shawarma was nice as well but my personal favorite is the prawn siyadiya.”
Regular baklava Net +1

“I highly recommend the regular Baklava, it is the best I have ever had. Simply delicious.”
Sabaneck scrambled Net +1

“Myla and Jonathan give us good recommendations.I like the sabaneck scrambled also the somewhere shaksuka”
Shawarma and rice main course Net +1

“Very delicious food and good service ,i recommend the shawarma and rice main course , but I don’t recommend it in weekends because it’s very crowd and the waiting list more than hour”
Sheesh tawook Net +1

“The waiter Waseem advised us for shrimp sayadiya and sheesh tawook they tasted amazing, the waiter Alan supported our table as well ,Waseem and Alan reflected a good image of the restaurant concerning the service, they are role models and standardized waiters.”
Shrimp and fish sayadiyah Net +1

“Recommended the location and decoration are nice the food is nice the service very good we ordered fatoush was very delicious, shrimp and fish Sayadiyah was quite good and passion fruit mojito also kubba and corn salad hummus was fine”
Tabbouleh kale salad Net +1

“- Tabbouleh kale salad 4/5 was so good but needs more salt.”
Truffle & cheese batata harra Net +1

“Last time i also tried the shrimp kunafa, truffle & cheese batata harra and the falafel salad and they were good as well.”
Truffle cheesy scramble eggs Net +1

“• Truffle cheesy scramble eggs: 4/5 on bran toast so I requested a white complementary bread instead.”
Truffles spicy potato Net +1

“I loved the food! I recommend the falafel salad, shawarma rice, kebbah with cheese, truffles spicy potato, and Um Ali Second visit 21 July, 2021 Still one of my favorite restaurants! We've tried other amazing dishes”
Wagyu arayes Net +1

“I had the Wagyu Arayes and the Guacamole Hummus .. very delicious .. and Thank you Wasim for the lovely service”
Wagyu balajeen Net +1

“Wagyu balAjeen is one of my fav dishes . Plus the Karak tea.”
Wagyu meat manaeesh Net +1

“breakfast menu my fav Zafron. Karak tea /wagyu meat manaeesh .”
Waraq enab fetta Net +1

“We ordered the corn salad, waraq enab fetta, lamb shawarma beetroot and chicken musakan rice. Although our guide forgot about our drinks, it still thought was an Excellent service. My taste buds were in an “interesting zone”. Definitely nothing I tried before. My own recommendation is that don’t miss on the “Waraq Enab Fetta”.”
Zucchini soup Net +1

“I always look forward to Somewhere Iftar. This year, their menu is incredible, from their complimentary zucchini soup to their sweet and delicious potato and lentil salad. The main courses are so rich, and everything is so good.”
Shawarma bao Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Musagaa is delicious, also shawarma’s boa is great but need more sauce.”

Drinks 4

Passion fruit mojito Net +1

“Our order, shrimp kunafah, somewhere fatteh, shrimp sayadieh, chicken musakhan rice, passion fruit mojito. All 10/10.”
Somewhere cappuccino Net +1

“Wassim and allen, best service and delicious breakfast. Somewhere Cappuccino and karak 😍”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“Food everything is delicious also cortado and turkish coffee i like it”
Passion fruit mocktail Net 0

Mixed feedback

“- orange juice was ok and passion fruit mocktail was good”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chicken fattah Net −1

“regarding food.. nothing special i order chicken fattah was full of potato and yoghurt with very less checkin.. and shawarma bao normal ..with small piece .. the umm ali was very good and green tea is refill”
Chicken pao Net −1

“Chicken pao was not as expected.”
Signature beetroot rice with shawerma Net −1

“The place is fair, food tastes okay but doesn't have the wow factor, I expected more of the signature beetroot rice with shawerma.”
Zattar omelette Net −1

“A pleasant atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food, however the zattar omelette was a bit dry, the shakshouka was very good.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve Ahead. For busy visits, reserve at least 30 minutes ahead; one reviewer said the restaurant is often crowded.

Choose Outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if the fountain view is your priority; the terrace is repeatedly highlighted as a draw.

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Practical details

Unit FF - 305 Level 1 New Extension, The Dubai Mall

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 600 555 551

Mon	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

One review found the portions small, so larger appetites may need to order more than one dish.

Cold Interior

The dining room can feel overly cold, according to one diner.

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The Bottom Line

Somewhere sits inside Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, close to Fashion Avenue, and combines a relaxed restaurant setting with a distinctly Middle Eastern-leaning menu. Breakfast is a strong reason to visit: reviewers mention foul, hummus, falafel and batata harra eggs. For lunch or dinner, the beef shawarma beetroot rice, musakhan rice and Black Angus Hummus are among the dishes that get the clearest individual praise.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. There are indoor and outdoor tables, and the terrace looks towards the Dubai Fountain. Inside, diners describe the atmosphere as cozy, welcoming and not overly loud, while outdoor seating gives you a more recognisably Dubai view.

Service is another consistent strength, with reviews highlighting kind, attentive staff and useful menu recommendations. There are a few practical cautions. One diner found the portions small, and another criticised the breads; the interior can also feel cold, so a light jacket may help.

The restaurant is often busy, with one reviewer recommending a reservation at least 30 minutes ahead. Prices are described as reasonable for Dubai Mall, though no specific dish prices are provided. If you have allergies, mention them clearly when ordering.