Charcoal Grills
Meats are cooked over proper charcoal, giving the grills a slower-cooked flavour and arriving fresh, hot and generously portioned.
Sultan Saray
Umm Suqeim
Sultan Saray is an upscale Turkish restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for charcoal-grilled meats, Turkish platters and a polished Ottoman-style setting. Reviews also make its Turkish breakfasts and complimentary desserts worth noting.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
3,804 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic Dishes
The Iskandar Kebab is praised for tender meat and rich sauce, while lamb chops and lamb shish are described as tasting like Istanbul.
Generous Extras
Several diners received complimentary desserts, fruit, drinks or tea, with dessert platters sometimes including baklava, lokum and ice cream.
Turkish Breakfast
Breakfast comes with a wide variety of Turkish items and freshly made warm breads; omelette simit and sausage eggs are also mentioned.
Elegant Setting
The restaurant has a warm, refined atmosphere with Turkish art and handicrafts displayed throughout the property.
Shisha
Shisha is described as smooth, flavourful and long-lasting, with staff maintaining it during the evening.
Warm Service
Many reviews describe attentive, welcoming service, including proactive plate clearing and staff who regularly checked on tables.
What to Eat at Sultan Saray 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 Sultan Saray, 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 Sultan Saray got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Iskender kebab Net +2
“The Iskandar Kebab was outstanding, with tender meat, rich sauce, and perfectly balanced flavors.”
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“The Iskandar Kebab was outstanding, with tender meat, rich sauce, and perfectly balanced flavors.”June 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious with distinctive flavors, especially the Iskender kebab and the Turkish mixed grill.”October 2025
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Lamb chops Net +2
“Loved every bit of this place. The kebabs, the lamb chops, the dolma, the complimentary desserts, the hospitality. EVERYTHING was perfect.”
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“Loved every bit of this place. The kebabs, the lamb chops, the dolma, the complimentary desserts, the hospitality. EVERYTHING was perfect.”June 2026
“The lamb chops and lamb shish kebab were absolutely delicious, just like what I would eat back in Istanbul — same taste, same flavor.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Ayran Net +1
“The Ayran yogurt drink was tasty and nicely chilled, and after the meal, we were served a large fruit platter along with a selection of Turkish desserts.”
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“The Ayran yogurt drink was tasty and nicely chilled, and after the meal, we were served a large fruit platter along with a selection of Turkish desserts.”October 2025
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Basbousa Net +1
“The basbousa was soft, fluffy, and very satisfying.”
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“The basbousa was soft, fluffy, and very satisfying.”June 2026
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Bread Net +1
“The bread alone is worth the visit.”
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“The bread alone is worth the visit.”July 2026
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Cakes Net +1
“Shisha is perfect. Zaglol is so nice. Amazing service amazing food, the cakes What’s your and their sweets and their food and the Kebab is perfect”
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“Shisha is perfect. Zaglol is so nice. Amazing service amazing food, the cakes What’s your and their sweets and their food and the Kebab is perfect”May 2026
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Claypot dish Net +1
“The claypot dish on the fire was definitely the star of the show.”
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“The claypot dish on the fire was definitely the star of the show.”September 2025
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Çoban salad Net +1
“I ordered the Çoban salad, and it was so fresh and full of flavor — you could really taste the quality of the veggies.”
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“I ordered the Çoban salad, and it was so fresh and full of flavor — you could really taste the quality of the veggies.”October 2025
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Dolma Net +1
“Loved every bit of this place. The kebabs, the lamb chops, the dolma, the complimentary desserts, the hospitality. EVERYTHING was perfect.”
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“Loved every bit of this place. The kebabs, the lamb chops, the dolma, the complimentary desserts, the hospitality. EVERYTHING was perfect.”June 2026
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Kebab tray Net +1
“The Kebab Tray was equally impressive, offering a generous selection of perfectly grilled meats that were juicy and full of flavor.”
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“The Kebab Tray was equally impressive, offering a generous selection of perfectly grilled meats that were juicy and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Lamb shish kebab Net +1
“The lamb chops and lamb shish kebab were absolutely delicious, just like what I would eat back in Istanbul — same taste, same flavor.”
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“The lamb chops and lamb shish kebab were absolutely delicious, just like what I would eat back in Istanbul — same taste, same flavor.”October 2025
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Meat platter Net +1
“Found this place through Instagram on their Meat Platter offer for two. It gave me a bit of insight on the Turkish food they served here. Pretty authentic indeed. Food wise, bread, meat was all good.”
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“Found this place through Instagram on their Meat Platter offer for two. It gave me a bit of insight on the Turkish food they served here. Pretty authentic indeed. Food wise, bread, meat was all good.”May 2026
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Meat sacj Net +1
“Meat sacj was so delicious.”
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“Meat sacj was so delicious.”November 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious with distinctive flavors, especially the Iskender kebab and the Turkish mixed grill.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious with distinctive flavors, especially the Iskender kebab and the Turkish mixed grill.”October 2025
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Omelette simit Net +1
“The food is delicious, I tried the omelette Simit and the sausage eggs, delicious stuff. Will come back and try more stuff.”
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“The food is delicious, I tried the omelette Simit and the sausage eggs, delicious stuff. Will come back and try more stuff.”December 2025
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Pistachio kebab Net +1
“Pistachio kebab was amazing too.”
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“Pistachio kebab was amazing too.”November 2025
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Roasted nuts Net +1
“The evening began with a warm welcome, accompanied by refreshing lemonade and a fine selection of roasted nuts and appetizers that immediately set the tone for a delightful night.”
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“The evening began with a warm welcome, accompanied by refreshing lemonade and a fine selection of roasted nuts and appetizers that immediately set the tone for a delightful night.”September 2025
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Sausage eggs Net +1
“The food is delicious, I tried the omelette Simit and the sausage eggs, delicious stuff. Will come back and try more stuff.”
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“The food is delicious, I tried the omelette Simit and the sausage eggs, delicious stuff. Will come back and try more stuff.”December 2025
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Sukoneh Net +1
“The Sukoneh was absolutely outstanding, perfectly prepared, flavorful, and one of the best we have ever tasted.”
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“The Sukoneh was absolutely outstanding, perfectly prepared, flavorful, and one of the best we have ever tasted.”May 2026
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Turkish simit Net +1
“The variety of dishes, Turkish cream, cheese, sausage, and Turkish simit were very delicious.”
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“The variety of dishes, Turkish cream, cheese, sausage, and Turkish simit were very delicious.”October 2025
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Vine leaves with meat and rice Net +1
“I am not a fan of the vine leaves with meat and rice because some restaurants make it too sour that as if you are eating lemon, this time I enjoyed it because it was not so lemony.”
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“I am not a fan of the vine leaves with meat and rice because some restaurants make it too sour that as if you are eating lemon, this time I enjoyed it because it was not so lemony.”May 2026
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Zaglol Net +1
“Shisha is perfect. Zaglol is so nice. Amazing service amazing food, the cakes What’s your and their sweets and their food and the Kebab is perfect”
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“Shisha is perfect. Zaglol is so nice. Amazing service amazing food, the cakes What’s your and their sweets and their food and the Kebab is perfect”May 2026
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Lemonade Net +1
“The evening began with a warm welcome, accompanied by refreshing lemonade and a fine selection of roasted nuts and appetizers that immediately set the tone for a delightful night.”
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“The evening began with a warm welcome, accompanied by refreshing lemonade and a fine selection of roasted nuts and appetizers that immediately set the tone for a delightful night.”September 2025
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Tea Net +1
“Unlimited tea service was outstanding — always hot, freshly brewed, and served with sincere hospitality.”
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“Unlimited tea service was outstanding — always hot, freshly brewed, and served with sincere hospitality.”September 2025
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Welcome juice drink Net +1
“They serve on the start welcome juice drink,almonds and iron(Lassi), and on the end they serve lot of deserts verity including fruit plater which they offered us complimentary and for that i highly appreciate them.”
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“They serve on the start welcome juice drink,almonds and iron(Lassi), and on the end they serve lot of deserts verity including fruit plater which they offered us complimentary and for that i highly appreciate them.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. Before settling on a dish, ask what is available; one diner found pide and another item out of stock.
Ask Fees. Confirm whether extra sauces cost more, especially if you want additional salsa with a platter.
Save Room. Leave space after your meal: complimentary treats can include a large fruit platter, Turkish desserts and tea.
Expect Crowds. Breakfast can be busy, so allow for a buzzing dining room rather than expecting a quiet start to the day.
Request Dips. Bread may arrive without butter or dips included; ask what comes with it or order extras if you want something to dip.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Beside Metropolitan Hotel, Shop No 5, Al Thanya St - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Umm Al Sheif, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Stock Issues
One visit found pide and another dish out of stock, while lamb chops were unavailable individually.
Order Dispute
A diner reported that grilled kibbeh arrived very late and that staff argued instead of simply apologising for the delay.
Extra Charges
Ask about add-on fees: one diner was surprised that requesting more salsa sauce incurred an additional charge.
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The Bottom Line
Sultan Saray is an upscale Turkish restaurant in Umm Suqeim built around grilled meats, Turkish platters and a polished, Ottoman-influenced setting. It suits a full family meal, a celebratory dinner or a relaxed evening with shisha. The charcoal cooking, warm bread and generous portions are recurring strengths in the reviews.
There is plenty to choose from, but the Iskandar Kebab, Turkish mixed grill and Turkish assorted breakfast are especially useful starting points. Breakfast includes a broad spread of Turkish items and freshly made breads, while the dinner menu gets strong mentions for lamb chops, lamb shish and hot appetisers. One diner also singled out the Sukoneh.
The hospitality is often part of the experience rather than an afterthought. Complimentary offerings may include desserts, fruit, drinks, tea or coffee; one dessert platter contained ice cream, lokum, baklava, dried fruits and jams. The dining room is described as elegant, clean and lively, and breakfast can be busy.
There are a few practical cautions. Availability was an issue for one diner, who found pide and another dish out of stock, and another was surprised by an extra charge for more salsa sauce. Ask about stock and add-on fees before ordering.
One review also reported a very late grilled kibbeh and an argument over cancelling it, so service consistency may not be perfect every time.