Breakfast favourites
Shakshuka, steak and eggs, and scrambled eggs with truffle are standout breakfast orders in the reviews.
The Lighthouse Cafe & Concept Store, Palm Jumeirah Mall
Palm Jumeirah
The Lighthouse is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and café in Palm Jumeirah, with a terrace overlooking Al Ittihad Park and a bakery serving homemade bread. Breakfast is a strong draw, especially the shakshuka, while the concept store adds homeware, books and children’s gifts for a browse after eating.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
248 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Park terrace
The outdoor seating looks towards the park and gives diners a fresh-air option, especially in cooler weather.
Coffee choices
Reviewers mention consistently creamy coffee with options including decaf and coconut milk.
Bakery treats
The cinnamon bun and pastries are recurring favourites, alongside homemade bread from the bakery.
Vegan choice
One regular describes the menu as having a substantial vegan selection, useful for mixed-diet groups.
Sharing portions
The truffles pizza and Mediterranean salad were described as delicious and suitably portioned for sharing.
Family friendly
The restaurant has kids’ options, including a mini fish and chips plate that one reviewer found well prepared.
What to Eat at The Lighthouse Cafe & Concept Store, Palm Jumeirah Mall 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 Lighthouse Cafe & Concept Store, Palm Jumeirah Mall, 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 Lighthouse Cafe & Concept Store, Palm Jumeirah Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Shashuka eggs Net +3
“Amazing place for breakfast! Shakshuka was delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing place for breakfast! Shakshuka was delicious!”February 2026
“Steak and eggs, and shashuka eggs were amazing.”October 2025
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Corn avocado salad Net +2
“The only item that really made the mark was the salad, an advocado and corn salad which was quite tasty, but still we were sold two separate bowls when one was sufficient for the two of us to share.”
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Review excerpts
“The only item that really made the mark was the salad, an advocado and corn salad which was quite tasty, but still we were sold two separate bowls when one was sufficient for the two of us to share.”August 2023
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”July 2024
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Egg benedict Net +2
“loved the coffee the egg Benedict was good ,very light , team was very nice”
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Review excerpts
“loved the coffee the egg Benedict was good ,very light , team was very nice”March 2026
“I loved the coffee the americano and the cortado , the egg Benedict was good , very light , staff was very friendly, rush hour is afternoon”August 2022
Honorable mentions (24)
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Baked aubergine with lamb Net +1
“Food was phenomenal. Highly recommend the baked aubergine with lamb and the roasted root vegetables on labneh, genuinely one of the best lunches I’ve had anywhere!”
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“Food was phenomenal. Highly recommend the baked aubergine with lamb and the roasted root vegetables on labneh, genuinely one of the best lunches I’ve had anywhere!”December 2025
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Business lunch Net +1
“The food I had for my business lunch and the deserts were super amazing over here😍 I suggest you to get the best hygiene and super foods over here”
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“The food I had for my business lunch and the deserts were super amazing over here😍 I suggest you to get the best hygiene and super foods over here”April 2025
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Chocolate tahina cookies Net +1
“Very tasty backery shop specially the chocolate Tahina cookies. You must try it. It’s lovely place.”
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“Very tasty backery shop specially the chocolate Tahina cookies. You must try it. It’s lovely place.”July 2022
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Cinnamon bun Net +1
“The pastries are a consistent favourite, and the cinnamon bun is amazing easily a standout.”
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“The pastries are a consistent favourite, and the cinnamon bun is amazing easily a standout.”December 2025
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Corn salad Net +1
“The corn salad was very flavorful and the tuna tartar very yummy.”
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“The corn salad was very flavorful and the tuna tartar very yummy.”February 2023
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Goat cheese pie Net +1
“The goat cheese pie is so yummy”
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“The goat cheese pie is so yummy”March 2022
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House hummus Net +1
“The house bread was tasty, warm, and crunchy and the house hummus was nice.”
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Review excerpts
“The house bread was tasty, warm, and crunchy and the house hummus was nice.”November 2023
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Iced lattes Net +1
“Great food and service, the iced lattes were super big and very nice. Will definatley go back.”
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“Great food and service, the iced lattes were super big and very nice. Will definatley go back.”June 2022
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Kunafa Net +1
“Golden, crisp, and absolutely irresistible—this kunafa was a perfect balance of textures and flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Golden, crisp, and absolutely irresistible—this kunafa was a perfect balance of textures and flavors.”April 2026
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Lentil salad Net +1
“They have one of the best lentil salad I’ve ever had!”
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Review excerpts
“They have one of the best lentil salad I’ve ever had!”December 2025
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Lighthouse burger Net +1
“I just tried their new Lighthouse burger and loved it! Very nice location and design as well.”
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“I just tried their new Lighthouse burger and loved it! Very nice location and design as well.”September 2022
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Lintel soup Net +1
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”July 2024
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Mediterranean salad Net +1
“We took the truffles pizza and Mediterranean salad which both were delicious, good portions for sharing!”
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Review excerpts
“We took the truffles pizza and Mediterranean salad which both were delicious, good portions for sharing!”March 2023
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Mini fosh and chips plate Net +1
“We ordered for my son mini fosh and chips plate which is perfectly prepared and presented.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered for my son mini fosh and chips plate which is perfectly prepared and presented.”July 2023
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Penne arrabiata Net +1
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”July 2024
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Roasted root vegetables on labneh Net +1
“Food was phenomenal. Highly recommend the baked aubergine with lamb and the roasted root vegetables on labneh, genuinely one of the best lunches I’ve had anywhere!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was phenomenal. Highly recommend the baked aubergine with lamb and the roasted root vegetables on labneh, genuinely one of the best lunches I’ve had anywhere!”December 2025
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Scrambled egg with salmon Net +1
“Went for brunch and ordered the scrambled egg with salmon and comes with bread which is super yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“Went for brunch and ordered the scrambled egg with salmon and comes with bread which is super yummy.”July 2023
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Scrambled eggs with truffle Net +1
“The scrambled eggs with truffle were excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“The scrambled eggs with truffle were excellent.”July 2022
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Sea bass Net +1
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lovely place, delicious food, amazing service, a variety of different kinds of food, the lintel soup is nice, the penne arrabiata is fabulous, the corn avocado salad is great, and the sea bass is also great.”July 2024
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Short rib Net +1
“The short rib was fantastic.”
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“The short rib was fantastic.”February 2023
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Steak and eggs Net +1
“Steak and eggs, and shashuka eggs were amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“Steak and eggs, and shashuka eggs were amazing.”October 2025
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Truffles pizza Net +1
“We took the truffles pizza and Mediterranean salad which both were delicious, good portions for sharing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took the truffles pizza and Mediterranean salad which both were delicious, good portions for sharing!”March 2023
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Tuna tartar Net +1
“The corn salad was very flavorful and the tuna tartar very yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The corn salad was very flavorful and the tuna tartar very yummy.”February 2023
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Tuna sandwich Net 0
Mixed feedback
“My top choice was the tuna sandwich as i have never tried anything better!! So fulfilling and it is 100% a great portion.”
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Review excerpts
“My top choice was the tuna sandwich as i have never tried anything better!! So fulfilling and it is 100% a great portion.”July 2023
Drinks 4
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Americano Net +1
“I loved the coffee the americano and the cortado , the egg Benedict was good , very light , staff was very friendly, rush hour is afternoon”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved the coffee the americano and the cortado , the egg Benedict was good , very light , staff was very friendly, rush hour is afternoon”August 2022
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Cortado Net +1
“I loved the coffee the americano and the cortado , the egg Benedict was good , very light , staff was very friendly, rush hour is afternoon”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I loved the coffee the americano and the cortado , the egg Benedict was good , very light , staff was very friendly, rush hour is afternoon”August 2022
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Creme brûlée cappuccino Net +1
“Already visited The Lighthouse twice and I was more than satisfied both times. Our highlight are the shakshouka and the creme brûlée cappuccino- super delicious!”
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“Already visited The Lighthouse twice and I was more than satisfied both times. Our highlight are the shakshouka and the creme brûlée cappuccino- super delicious!”March 2022
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Iced spanich latte Net +1
“I have also tried the iced spanich latte and was really good.”
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Review excerpts
“I have also tried the iced spanich latte and was really good.”July 2023
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Açaí Net −1
“The açaí served was melted and not tasty at all, it was under my expectations.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The açaí served was melted and not tasty at all, it was under my expectations.”June 2024
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Burger Net −1
“My burger was overcooked and almost at room temperature, (we were not asked how we liked the burger), the fries were stale.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My burger was overcooked and almost at room temperature, (we were not asked how we liked the burger), the fries were stale.”November 2023
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Croissant Net −1
“I used to adore their croissant now it is just never fresh and always just too buttery.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I used to adore their croissant now it is just never fresh and always just too buttery.”July 2023
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Goat cheese salad Net −1
“The goat cheese on the Goat cheese salad was of lesser quality.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The goat cheese on the Goat cheese salad was of lesser quality.”November 2023
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Lamb chops Net −1
“The lamb was served with a condiment that did not compliment the lamb at all, and the alternatives were limited. When does lamb chops ever go with ketchup? That is worse than chalk and cheese!”
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Critical review excerpts
“The lamb was served with a condiment that did not compliment the lamb at all, and the alternatives were limited. When does lamb chops ever go with ketchup? That is worse than chalk and cheese!”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Start with breakfast. For a first visit, breakfast is a sensible starting point: try the shakshuka or scrambled eggs with truffle.
Check prices. Ask about the current coffee price and serving size before ordering; one reviewer found a 32-dirham Americano small for its cup.
Choose your table. If you prefer conversation, request a terrace table away from the speakers or sit indoors, where one reviewer found the music quieter.
Visit cooler months. The terrace is more comfortable in Dubai’s cooler months; one visit found it uncomfortably hot even though outdoor seating was available.
Allow time. Avoid relying on a quick stop during busy periods: one reviewer identifies afternoon as rush hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nakheel Mall Palm Jumeirah Overlooking Al Ittihad Park - Level 1
The Palm Jumeirah, 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
High prices
Several reviews call the pricing excessive; one customer paid 73 dirhams for a coffee and a slice of sweet.
Food concerns
Two reviewers reported severe stomach illness after eating there or ordering tuna, though these are individual customer allegations.
Slow service
Service has occasionally been slow, including a missed matcha latte and a report of delayed service in a quiet restaurant.
Loud terrace
Music on the terrace was too loud for one diner, who had to move away from the speakers.
Inconsistent dishes
A dinner review found an overcooked, nearly room-temperature burger and stale fries, despite liking the house bread and hummus.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
35 dirhams
berry hibiscus tea
“My friend ordered a berry hibiscus tea for 35 dirhams”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Lighthouse is a café-restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where breakfast, coffee and a relaxed terrace are the main reasons to linger. Reviews repeatedly point to the shakshuka, goat cheese pie, cinnamon bun and creamy coffee; there is also a broad menu with vegan and children’s choices. The bakery sells homemade bread, and the adjoining concept store carries homeware, specialty books and children’s gifts.
The setting works especially well outdoors, with views towards Al Ittihad Park and fresh air in the cooler months. Indoors, reviewers describe a casual, calm atmosphere, while the terrace can have loud music and becomes uncomfortable in hot weather. Afternoon is mentioned as a rush period, so allow extra time if you are visiting then.
Service is often described as friendly and attentive, with staff helping guests navigate the iPad menu and managers responding thoughtfully to feedback. Still, experiences are not completely consistent: some diners report slow service, missed drinks and disappointing dishes. Pricing is the clearest recurring caution.
One customer paid 32 dirhams for an Americano they felt was undersized, while another paid 73 dirhams for coffee and a sweet. Check prices and portions before ordering, particularly if you are stopping in just for drinks.