Custom cuts
Custom meat orders were prepared exactly as requested, and the reviewer found the tenderloin steak exceptionally good value for its quality.
The Meat Avenue
Umm Suqeim
The Meat Avenue is a butcher shop, smokehouse and restaurant in Umm Suqeim, with premium cuts to buy and a menu built around steaks, burgers and smoked meats. Reviews especially point to the Reuben pastrami sandwich and 12-hour smoked brisket.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
551 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smash burger
The smash burger repeatedly stands out, with one reviewer calling it among the best burgers they have tasted.
Pastrami
The Reuben pastrami sandwich is generously filled, with tender smoky pastrami, toasted sourdough and crisp fries that travelled well for delivery.
Slow-smoked brisket
The brisket is smoked for 12 hours; one large platter also included sausage, beef cheeks, buns and two kinds of potatoes.
Cheese selection
The cheese counter is substantial enough to be a reason to visit on its own, with an expansive selection of cheeses.
Clean shop
A reviewer described the butcher shop as exceptionally neat, with meat and cheese packaged in a sanitary way.
Large portions
Several reviews mention generous servings; one meat platter was described as enough for four people.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for a dine-in visit or collection: one reviewer waited 1 hour 30 minutes for a steak.
Plan parking. Allow time to find parking, especially at busier times; one review specifically called parking quite difficult.
Share platters. Consider sharing large meat platters: one reviewer said a platter served four people, and another found portions massive.
Ask the butcher. If you have a precise cut or preparation in mind, ask for a custom order; one customer said it was prepared exactly as requested.
Confirm bulk orders. For large burger orders, confirm that cheese, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce are packed in sufficient quantities before delivery.
Try brisket. The brisket is a strong starting point if you like smoked meat: one review says it is smoked for 12 hours for flavour and texture.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Burnt brisket
Burnt brisket appears in a highly praised family meal alongside poutine, bone marrow, burgers and a tenderloin sandwich.
TMA massacre
This large platter combines brisket, sausage, beef cheeks, buns, fries, mashed potatoes and BBQ sauce; one serving fed more than expected.
Common Concerns
Slow service
A customer waited 1 hour 30 minutes for a steak, while delivery riders separately reported long collection delays.
Service complaints
Some reviews report disrespectful treatment, including a delivery rider who said abusive language was used during order collection.
Parking pressure
Parking can be difficult during busy periods, although another reviewer reported parking available outside.
Higher pricing
Several diners considered prices higher than average, including a review that questioned the value of some butcher-counter items.
Timing issues
One diner found the burger bun cold and soaked, while the pastrami sandwich was overly oily after dishes arrived together.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
185dhs/kg
riyash
“Enjoyed the riyash (way over priced at 185dhs/kg) kabab was okay but tawook quality of chicken was really bad and gelish and marination not nice”Google review · January 2026
190dhs/kg
meat lamb and beef
“The meat lamb and beef (way over priced at 190dhs/kg) was not good at all, chewy and no rub or tasty marination”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Meat Avenue combines a butcher shop with a smokehouse-style restaurant in Umm Suqeim. You can buy fresh cuts, prepared meats, cheeses and sauces, or sit down for dishes such as the smash burger, Reuben pastrami sandwich, tenderloin steak and smoked brisket. The attached retail side is useful if you want to recreate the meal at home, with reviewers also mentioning BBQ supplies and specialty groceries.
The food’s strongest theme is meat quality and careful cooking. The brisket is described as smoked for 12 hours, while the pastrami sandwich gets praise for tender, smoky meat, toasted sourdough and crisp fries. Portions can be substantial, so platters may work better for sharing than as individual orders.
The cheese counter is another draw, with one regular calling its selection worth the visit by itself. Service is not completely consistent. Many diners describe kind, knowledgeable staff, but other reviews report being rushed, disrespectful treatment and significant delays, including 1 hour 30 minutes for one steak.
Parking can also be difficult. If you are ordering for a group, confirm the quantities of burger accompaniments; one large order ran short on cheese and vegetables. Prices are sometimes viewed as high, though some customers consider the quality worthwhile.