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The Gourmet UAE
Nad Al Sheba
The Gourmet UAE is a specialty food store and restaurant in Nad Al Sheba, combining a deli-style shop with a café. It is particularly useful for custom sandwiches, including brisket options, and for browsing cheeses, cold cuts and Turkish or Italian products.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
326 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brisket options
The brisket sandwich is repeatedly praised, with reviews also mentioning truffle brisket and brisket sliders.
Cheese selection
The shop carries cheeses from the Netherlands, UK, Italy and Spain, including harder-to-find choices.
Turkish breakfast
Turkish breakfast is a recurring favourite, alongside Turkish products and coffee.
Cozy setting
Customers describe the atmosphere as cozy and inviting, with outdoor seating and a setup some use for working.
Round-the-clock
One review describes the venue as open 24 hours, which is useful for late meals, coffee or Turkish gatherings.
What to Eat at The Gourmet UAE 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 The Gourmet UAE, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Gourmet UAE, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Cheese platters Net +3
“They also make the most beautiful cheese platters, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or just enjoying a quiet evening, their platters are always a hit.”
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Review excerpts
“They also make the most beautiful cheese platters, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or just enjoying a quiet evening, their platters are always a hit.”December 2024
“They have amazing fresh sandwiches, cheese platters, small bites, croissants and Mich more with so much choices.”January 2025
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Brisket sandwich Net +2
“The highlight was definitely the brisket sandwich — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight was definitely the brisket sandwich — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”August 2025
“Had a great kumru and brisket sandwich here.”December 2025
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Focaccia roast beef Net +2
“The sandwiches are amazing, bursting with the finest Italian flavors! I’ll definitely be coming back for the Focaccia Roast Beef !”
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Review excerpts
“The sandwiches are amazing, bursting with the finest Italian flavors! I’ll definitely be coming back for the Focaccia Roast Beef !”May 2025
“Food is amazing and fresh. We ordered Truffle brisket, Roastbeef Focacia and Cheese omelette with a bunch of baguette! no left over, we did not expect that it was very nice that we have to make take away, we will comeback ❤️”November 2025
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Turkish breakfast Net +2
“It was really good experience love the foods specially sandwich and Turkish breakfast really happy for all staff Turkish lady deniz Sonam Reem and king ...”
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Review excerpts
“It was really good experience love the foods specially sandwich and Turkish breakfast really happy for all staff Turkish lady deniz Sonam Reem and king ...”February 2026
“Its the best restaurant ever to have a turkish breakfast turkish product and for the coffee the staffs are so good and friendly as i expected and also the place is so good i like the restaurant and food so much..❤️”January 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Bacon avocado scrambled eggs Net +1
“I had the bacon avocado scrambled eggs at this gourmet restaurant, and it was absolutely delicious. The scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection soft, flavorful, and truly the highlight of the dish.”
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Review excerpts
“I had the bacon avocado scrambled eggs at this gourmet restaurant, and it was absolutely delicious. The scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection soft, flavorful, and truly the highlight of the dish.”February 2026
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Brisket focaccia Net +1
“khaled was amazing, he recommended the club sandwich and the brisket focaccia and he was not wrong, that might have been life changing.”
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“khaled was amazing, he recommended the club sandwich and the brisket focaccia and he was not wrong, that might have been life changing.”October 2025
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Brisket sliders Net +1
“The newly added brisket sliders are also a must try.”
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Review excerpts
“The newly added brisket sliders are also a must try.”June 2025
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Camembert cheese with chili jam Net +1
“Must try their Camembert cheese with chili jam, they also have a good quality selection of cold cuts I definitely recommend trying this place it’s a must!”
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“Must try their Camembert cheese with chili jam, they also have a good quality selection of cold cuts I definitely recommend trying this place it’s a must!”February 2025
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Cheese omelette Net +1
“Food is amazing and fresh. We ordered Truffle brisket, Roastbeef Focacia and Cheese omelette with a bunch of baguette! no left over, we did not expect that it was very nice that we have to make take away, we will comeback ❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is amazing and fresh. We ordered Truffle brisket, Roastbeef Focacia and Cheese omelette with a bunch of baguette! no left over, we did not expect that it was very nice that we have to make take away, we will comeback ❤️”November 2025
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Club sandwich Net +1
“khaled was amazing, he recommended the club sandwich and the brisket focaccia and he was not wrong, that might have been life changing.”
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Review excerpts
“khaled was amazing, he recommended the club sandwich and the brisket focaccia and he was not wrong, that might have been life changing.”October 2025
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Crackers zaatar Net +1
“Pet friendly, Have the best Crackers zaatar in dubai, fresh croissant, focaccia one of a kind, awaiting for the lebanese eid maamoul 🔥”
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Review excerpts
“Pet friendly, Have the best Crackers zaatar in dubai, fresh croissant, focaccia one of a kind, awaiting for the lebanese eid maamoul 🔥”March 2025
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Kumru Net +1
“Had a great kumru and brisket sandwich here.”
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Review excerpts
“Had a great kumru and brisket sandwich here.”December 2025
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Truffle brisket Net +1
“Food is amazing and fresh. We ordered Truffle brisket, Roastbeef Focacia and Cheese omelette with a bunch of baguette! no left over, we did not expect that it was very nice that we have to make take away, we will comeback ❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is amazing and fresh. We ordered Truffle brisket, Roastbeef Focacia and Cheese omelette with a bunch of baguette! no left over, we did not expect that it was very nice that we have to make take away, we will comeback ❤️”November 2025
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Waraq 3enab Net +1
“What truly stood out for me were their authentic Palestinian offerings, especially the waraq 3enab, which is hands down the best I’ve ever tasted🤤Highly recommend checking it out!”
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“What truly stood out for me were their authentic Palestinian offerings, especially the waraq 3enab, which is hands down the best I’ve ever tasted🤤Highly recommend checking it out!”December 2024
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Beef bacon croissant Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Liked this place , the gils here Reem and Retima were so friendly and welcoming, ordered beef bacon croissant and for ladies they gave me very nice latte !”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Caramel latte Net +1
“The place is wonderful.. i fall in love with the Atmosphere here, and the staff are so friendly and Assia was the best .. by the way i’ve got one of the best Caramel Latte in the city”
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Review excerpts
“The place is wonderful.. i fall in love with the Atmosphere here, and the staff are so friendly and Assia was the best .. by the way i’ve got one of the best Caramel Latte in the city”March 2026
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Ginger tea Net +1
“Today I asked for ginger tea.. although it wasn’t on the menu, there was a lady who I assume to be the owner who asked they make it for me using the actual ginger root .. it was delicious and it helped with my cold.”
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Review excerpts
“Today I asked for ginger tea.. although it wasn’t on the menu, there was a lady who I assume to be the owner who asked they make it for me using the actual ginger root .. it was delicious and it helped with my cold.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. If you are dining in, consider a quieter period: one customer reported a 30-minute wait while takeaway orders were prioritised.
Customise orders. Ask whether your sandwich can be built beyond the menu; reviews say you can customise the bread and fillings.
Check allergies. With a serious sesame or nut allergy, confirm preparation details carefully before ordering because one reported replacement still contained sesame.
Late visits. For an off-hours coffee, meal or Turkish gathering, one review describes the venue as open 24 hours.
Ask cheese advice. If you are unsure what to buy, ask for guidance on the cheese selection; a review mentions expert recommendations and descriptions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Azizi Riviera Meydan Building 13
Al Merkadh - Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Allergy concern
A customer reported sesame remaining in a replacement sandwich after a severe allergy had been explained.
Long waits
One customer waited 30 minutes and said takeaway orders were handled before dine-in guests.
Freshness issue
A customer said several purchased items did not smell or taste fresh once taken home.
Hygiene concern
One review describes a cheese counter employee touching a phone and then handling cheese and the cutting board.
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The Bottom Line
The Gourmet UAE combines a deli-style shop with a sit-down café in Nad Al Sheba. You can come for a brisket sandwich, build a customised sandwich beyond the menu options, or browse cheeses and Turkish and Italian products. Turkish breakfast and cheesecake also appear repeatedly in the reviews.
Sandwiches are the clearest draw, with specific praise for brisket, truffle brisket, roast beef focaccia and newly added brisket sliders. The shop side is useful for cheese lovers: customers mention selections from the Netherlands, UK, Italy and Spain, plus cheese platters and harder-to-find products. The atmosphere is described as cozy, with outdoor seating; one reviewer also uses the café for work, while another mentions Okey and chess gatherings.
Most service feedback is warm, but consistency is worth keeping in mind. One customer reported waiting 30 minutes while takeaway orders were handled first. More seriously, a review describes sesame remaining in a replacement sandwich after a severe allergy was explained, so allergy-sensitive diners should confirm preparation carefully.
Separate feedback raises concerns about freshness at home and cheese-counter hygiene. Reviews also describe the venue as open 24 hours.