Lebanese dishes
Fatteh shrimps with eggplants were described as delicious and filling, while other reviews praised the okra, shanklish and sea bass.
Wafi Gourmet
Jumeirah
Wafi Gourmet is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah, serving traditional Arabic dishes in a Mediterranean-style setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews highlight filling fatteh shrimps with eggplants, Lebanese sweets such as baklava, shisha, and a comfortable terrace kept cool with air conditioning.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
675 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Vegetarian choice
Vegetarians get a notably broad selection rather than just one or two fallback dishes.
Outdoor comfort
The terrace and outdoor seating can remain comfortable in hot weather thanks to air conditioning and air coolers.
Generous portions
Several diners found the servings substantial, making the restaurant more practical for sharing meals.
Group dining
A customer reported organising a dinner for 140 people with positive feedback on the food, atmosphere and service.
Lebanese sweets
Baklava and dates are also popular takeaway purchases, useful if you want something to take home or give as a gift.
What to Eat at Wafi Gourmet 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 Wafi Gourmet, 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 Wafi Gourmet got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Baklava Net +2
“This is a great place to buy baklava with a perfect balance of flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“This is a great place to buy baklava with a perfect balance of flavors.”September 2024
“One of the best Lebanese sweets (Baklava) and dates in Dubai. If you are in Dubai it's a must try. It's also in the way to Airport so you can just drop by pick up and go. Don't miss it.”June 2026
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Breakfast tray Net +1
“🌟 Their breakfast tray is an absolute delight—beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and bursting with authentic flavors. Every bite feels thoughtfully prepared, from the vibrant ingredients to the comforting, home-style taste.”
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“🌟 Their breakfast tray is an absolute delight—beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and bursting with authentic flavors. Every bite feels thoughtfully prepared, from the vibrant ingredients to the comforting, home-style taste.”January 2026
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Fatteh shrimps with eggplants Net +1
“I’ve ordered fatteh shrimps with eggplants and it was delicious and filling!”
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“I’ve ordered fatteh shrimps with eggplants and it was delicious and filling!”July 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The lentil soup was lovely and the steak perfect.”
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“The lentil soup was lovely and the steak perfect.”April 2025
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Muhallabia Net +1
“I ended up having the Shish Barak with Kebbe, which was delicious, but the Muhallabia was the absolute highlight of the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“I ended up having the Shish Barak with Kebbe, which was delicious, but the Muhallabia was the absolute highlight of the meal.”March 2026
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Shakshuka Net +1
“If you’re not in the mood for the classic egg omelet, you can easily swap it for shakshuka, which is rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked—an amazing option if you love bold, traditional breakfast flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“If you’re not in the mood for the classic egg omelet, you can easily swap it for shakshuka, which is rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked—an amazing option if you love bold, traditional breakfast flavors.”January 2026
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Shanklish Net +1
“The food was great, especially the okra, shanklish, and sea bass. OMG, I couldn’t stop eating!”
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Review excerpts
“The food was great, especially the okra, shanklish, and sea bass. OMG, I couldn’t stop eating!”April 2026
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Shish barak with kebbe Net +1
“I ended up having the Shish Barak with Kebbe, which was delicious, but the Muhallabia was the absolute highlight of the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“I ended up having the Shish Barak with Kebbe, which was delicious, but the Muhallabia was the absolute highlight of the meal.”March 2026
Drinks 2
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Avocado smoothie Net +1
“I ordered an avocado smoothie, it was so delicious and fresh!”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered an avocado smoothie, it was so delicious and fresh!”August 2023
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“The Turkish coffee was absolutely amazing, featuring a rich and authentic flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Turkish coffee was absolutely amazing, featuring a rich and authentic flavor.”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Gourmet grill Net −1
“we ordered a gourmet grill which was highly priced yet the serving was very small.. The food tasted average n the servers were not very welcoming...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“we ordered a gourmet grill which was highly priced yet the serving was very small.. The food tasted average n the servers were not very welcoming...”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try shakshuka. At breakfast, ask whether the classic omelet can be swapped for shakshuka; one review says this option was rich and perfectly cooked.
Request bread. Ask for extra fresh bread with breakfast so you can scoop up the remaining food.
Use parking. The Sunset Mall branch was described as easy to reach by car, with very easy underground parking.
Avoid crowds. If you want a quieter visit, consider the Sunset Mall outlet rather than the busier Dubai Mall location.
Ask about shisha. For shisha, ask about the separate smoking area; a review says it is air conditioned and convenient.
Check timing. If quick service matters, bear in mind that one diner encountered only two waiters on duty at 6pm.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sunset mallJumeirah Beach Rd - شارع شاطئ جميرة
Jumeirah - Jumeira Third, Dubai
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
One diner found the restaurant expensive compared with similar places, while another called a gourmet grill serving overpriced and too small.
Uneven portions
A review found the gourmet grill portion small despite its high price.
Busy service
At 6pm, one diner reported only two waiters on duty, resulting in very poor service.
Cleanliness issues
One review mentioned that the restaurant was not very clean and had lots of mosquitoes.
Close attention
A diner felt staff checked on the table too often and stood too close, making conversation uncomfortable.
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The Bottom Line
Wafi Gourmet is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah with indoor and outdoor seating, a Mediterranean atmosphere and a menu built around traditional Arabic food. Reviews make it especially appealing for sharing dishes: fatteh shrimps with eggplants, grilled preparations, okra, shanklish and sea bass all receive specific praise. Breakfast is another strong option, with a breakfast tray that can be adapted by swapping the omelet for shakshuka.
The setting is more than a quick dining room. Outdoor seating is kept comfortable with terrace air conditioning or air coolers, and there is a separate air-conditioned smoking and shisha area. The space has also handled large occasions; one review describes a dinner for 140 people where guests were pleased with the food, atmosphere and service.
There is a useful takeaway angle too. Baklava, dates and other Lebanese products are mentioned as giftable purchases, while Turkish coffee and muhallabia stand out among the drinks and sweets. Vegetarian diners should find plenty to choose from rather than a token dish or two.
Pricing is not universally seen as easy on the wallet: one diner called it expensive, and another found a gourmet grill portion small for its price. Service is usually praised, but one visit at 6pm was affected by limited staffing, and another mentioned mosquitoes and cleanliness concerns. Sunset Mall reviews also note easy underground parking and fewer crowds than Dubai Mall.