Arabic Fusion
Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes are reworked with a modern twist rather than served conventionally.
Somewhere
Jumeirah
Somewhere in Jumeirah is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant serving modern Arabic fusion in a polished, relaxed setting. Reviews point to creative dishes such as shrimp kunafa and beetroot rice, while breakfast regulars praise the foul and the fresh, beautifully presented food.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,335 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout Breakfast
Breakfast gets especially strong feedback, with one reviewer calling the foul the best they had tried.
Beautiful Design
The indoor space uses warm terracotta and travertine tones, upholstered seating and natural light for an airy, elegant feel.
Accessible Service
A server provided a tablet and menu assistance when a guest identified as a Person of Determination needed support.
Fresh Bread
Arabic breakfast comes with plain, whole-wheat and zaatar-infused bread prepared fresh.
Outdoor Seating
Reviews mention a beautiful terrace alongside the cosy indoor setting.
Presentation
Several reviews highlight food that arrives beautifully presented as well as full of flavour.
What to Eat at Somewhere 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 Somewhere, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Somewhere got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Beef shawarma with beetroot rice Net +3
“I highly recommend the beetroot rice with beaf shawarma plate, truffle spicy fries and the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate ( portions are good for 2 people).”
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“I highly recommend the beetroot rice with beaf shawarma plate, truffle spicy fries and the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate ( portions are good for 2 people).”May 2024
“The lime corn salad was a delightful start, and the beef shawarma with beetroot rice stood out as an outstanding combination.”December 2023
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The beetroot rice Net +2
“Our favorite was the beetroot rice dish, which completely stole the show. It was a perfect balance of earthy and savory flavors, and every bite was a delight. It’s a must-try!”
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“Our favorite was the beetroot rice dish, which completely stole the show. It was a perfect balance of earthy and savory flavors, and every bite was a delight. It’s a must-try!”November 2024
“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”June 2026
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Umali Net +2
“The beef shawrma with rice and the kebab bao were very tasty. Dont forget to order the umm ali for dessert, it’s definitely a must.”
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“The beef shawrma with rice and the kebab bao were very tasty. Dont forget to order the umm ali for dessert, it’s definitely a must.”January 2024
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”February 2024
Honorable mentions (21)
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Avocado focaccia Net +1
“The food was good. The avocado focaccia was our favourite.”
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“The food was good. The avocado focaccia was our favourite.”August 2026
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Baklava Net +1
“For dessert, we indulged in the Om Ali and a baklava. Both were phenomenal, but the baklava was unlike anything we’d ever tasted before. The layers were perfectly crisp, and the filling was sweet, nutty, and absolutely heavenly. It was so unique and memorable—easily one of the best desserts we’ve ever had.”
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“For dessert, we indulged in the Om Ali and a baklava. Both were phenomenal, but the baklava was unlike anything we’d ever tasted before. The layers were perfectly crisp, and the filling was sweet, nutty, and absolutely heavenly. It was so unique and memorable—easily one of the best desserts we’ve ever had.”November 2024
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Chicken moussakan rolls Net +1
“The chicken moussakan rolls were good, and the short rib kebba was absolutely yummy.”
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“The chicken moussakan rolls were good, and the short rib kebba was absolutely yummy.”December 2023
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Chicken musakhan rice Net +1
“The Chicken Musakhan Rice was full of flavor, the Chicken Shawarma Bao was amazing, and the Passion Fruit mocktail was so refreshing.”
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“The Chicken Musakhan Rice was full of flavor, the Chicken Shawarma Bao was amazing, and the Passion Fruit mocktail was so refreshing.”May 2026
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Chicken shawarma bao Net +1
“The Chicken Musakhan Rice was full of flavor, the Chicken Shawarma Bao was amazing, and the Passion Fruit mocktail was so refreshing.”
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“The Chicken Musakhan Rice was full of flavor, the Chicken Shawarma Bao was amazing, and the Passion Fruit mocktail was so refreshing.”May 2026
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Falafel with hummus Net +1
“The best falafel with hummus I’ve ever tried! 🧆And the most amazing Arabic breakfast!”
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“The best falafel with hummus I’ve ever tried! 🧆And the most amazing Arabic breakfast!”January 2026
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Foul Net +1
“For breakfast, I tried the Akawi omelette and the foul, and the foul was easily the best I have ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation just as refined.”
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“For breakfast, I tried the Akawi omelette and the foul, and the foul was easily the best I have ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation just as refined.”May 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“Somewhere, serving mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. The #hummus was perfect in texture and taste, the Wara’A Enab Fatteh was the highlight of the dinner. The loud music was seriously annoying. This is a restaurant where diners want to have a conversation over a good meal. It’s uncomfortable when you need to shout to be heard.”
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“Somewhere, serving mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. The #hummus was perfect in texture and taste, the Wara’A Enab Fatteh was the highlight of the dinner. The loud music was seriously annoying. This is a restaurant where diners want to have a conversation over a good meal. It’s uncomfortable when you need to shout to be heard.”September 2024
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Kale tabola salad Net +1
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”
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Review excerpts
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”February 2024
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Kebab bao Net +1
“The beef shawrma with rice and the kebab bao were very tasty. Dont forget to order the umm ali for dessert, it’s definitely a must.”
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Review excerpts
“The beef shawrma with rice and the kebab bao were very tasty. Dont forget to order the umm ali for dessert, it’s definitely a must.”January 2024
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Lime corn salad Net +1
“The lime corn salad was a delightful start, and the beef shawarma with beetroot rice stood out as an outstanding combination.”
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“The lime corn salad was a delightful start, and the beef shawarma with beetroot rice stood out as an outstanding combination.”December 2023
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Mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate Net +1
“I highly recommend the beetroot rice with beaf shawarma plate, truffle spicy fries and the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate ( portions are good for 2 people).”
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“I highly recommend the beetroot rice with beaf shawarma plate, truffle spicy fries and the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate ( portions are good for 2 people).”May 2024
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Musakhan fatteh Net +1
“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”
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“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”June 2026
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Muskhan Net +1
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”
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Review excerpts
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”February 2024
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Om ali Net +1
“For dessert, we indulged in the Om Ali and a baklava. Both were phenomenal, but the baklava was unlike anything we’d ever tasted before.”
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Review excerpts
“For dessert, we indulged in the Om Ali and a baklava. Both were phenomenal, but the baklava was unlike anything we’d ever tasted before.”November 2024
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Sayadia shrimp Net +1
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”
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Review excerpts
“thanks for never making my expectation down the muskhan was good as usual the shrimp also was yummy i ordered the sayadia shrimp its so good, the kale tabola salad is delicious for the sweet the umali is one of the best thanks to Mr. Renie who toke our order thanks to all the staff who are doing their best to make us happy …”February 2024
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Short rib kebba Net +1
“The chicken moussakan rolls were good, and the short rib kebba was absolutely yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken moussakan rolls were good, and the short rib kebba was absolutely yummy.”December 2023
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Short rib kibbeh Net +1
“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”
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“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”June 2026
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Shrimp kunafa Net +1
“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”
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“we got 4 things: shrimp kunafa, musakhan fatteh, short rib kibbeh and the beetroot rice. all were tasty and spectacular. would come again”June 2026
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Truffle spicy fries Net +1
“I highly recommend the beetroot rice with beaf shawarma plate, truffle spicy fries and the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate ( portions are good for 2 people).”
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“I highly recommend the beetroot rice with beaf shawarma plate, truffle spicy fries and the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate ( portions are good for 2 people).”May 2024
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Wara’a enab fatteh Net +1
“Somewhere, serving mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. The #hummus was perfect in texture and taste, the Wara’A Enab Fatteh was the highlight of the dinner. The loud music was seriously annoying. This is a restaurant where diners want to have a conversation over a good meal. It’s uncomfortable when you need to shout to be heard.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Somewhere, serving mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. The #hummus was perfect in texture and taste, the Wara’A Enab Fatteh was the highlight of the dinner. The loud music was seriously annoying. This is a restaurant where diners want to have a conversation over a good meal. It’s uncomfortable when you need to shout to be heard.”September 2024
Drinks 2
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Lemonade mint drink Net +1
“To kick things off, we ordered a lemonade mint drink, and it was absolutely perfect—refreshing, tangy, and just what we needed to cool off.”
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“To kick things off, we ordered a lemonade mint drink, and it was absolutely perfect—refreshing, tangy, and just what we needed to cool off.”November 2024
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Passion fruit mocktail Net +1
“The Chicken Musakhan Rice was full of flavor, the Chicken Shawarma Bao was amazing, and the Passion Fruit mocktail was so refreshing.”
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“The Chicken Musakhan Rice was full of flavor, the Chicken Shawarma Bao was amazing, and the Passion Fruit mocktail was so refreshing.”May 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Bread kuboos Net −1
“Food Portion size is smaller than picture. Bread Kuboos is rubbery. Best that I had so far is al Safadi or Aroos Damascus. Service is good, but Food-- they have a long way to go.”
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“Food Portion size is smaller than picture. Bread Kuboos is rubbery. Best that I had so far is al Safadi or Aroos Damascus. Service is good, but Food-- they have a long way to go.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Come Early. Arrive early if you want to reduce the risk of a crowded visit and waiting for a table.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering, especially the foul and Akawi omelette served with fresh bread.
Share Plates. For a group, consider sharing the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate; one review says its portions suit two people.
Use Parking. If you are driving, the mall’s basement parking is available.
Expect Noise. If conversation is important, ask about the music level or choose a quieter time, since one diner found it difficult to hear.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Galleria Mall - Al Wasl Rd
Al Wasl - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small Portions
One reviewer felt the portions were smaller than the pictures suggested.
Rubbery Bread
The kuboos was described as rubbery, with the reviewer comparing it unfavourably with other Lebanese restaurants.
Loud Music
Music has been loud enough in one visit to make normal conversation uncomfortable.
Queue Confusion
A reviewer reported walk-ins being prioritised over confirmed bookings, causing delays and disorder at the queue.
Close Checks
Repeated check-ins and staff standing close to the table made one regular diner feel short of privacy.
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The Bottom Line
Somewhere in Jumeirah serves Lebanese and Middle Eastern food with a modern Arabic-fusion approach. You can come for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with reviews singling out the foul, shrimp kunafa, beetroot rice and chicken musakhan rice. The food is often described as fresh, flavourful and carefully presented, while the breakfast bread includes plain, whole-wheat and zaatar-infused versions.
The setting is a large part of the appeal. Reviewers describe warm terracotta and travertine finishes, upholstered chairs, natural light, a pretty indoor space and a terrace. Service is usually attentive and welcoming, and one guest who needed assistance with the menu was promptly given a tablet and offered further help.
There are a few practical cautions. One reviewer found portions smaller than pictured and the kuboos rubbery, while another found the music too loud for easy conversation. A regular also felt repeated table checks reduced privacy.
The restaurant can be crowded, so arriving early is sensible; mall basement parking is available. For groups, the mini lamb stuffed kibbi plate was described as good for two people.