Live music
Live music, Bollywood bands and individual singers regularly shape the evening atmosphere.
Zest Loungge
Dubai Jumeirah
Zest Loungge is a rooftop Indian restaurant and lounge in Dubai Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews point to well-presented North Indian dishes, live music and singing performances, plus shisha for relaxed evenings, family meals and small gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
267 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food quality
Reviews consistently describe the food as tasty and well presented, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
Rooftop seating
The terrace and choice of indoor or outdoor seating give diners different ways to settle in.
Family friendly
One review specifically praises the family area and support for guests dining with children.
Events
The spacious venue has hosted birthday celebrations, ceremonies and business gatherings with arranged seating and menus.
Shisha
Shisha is available alongside the food and drinks, with one reviewer noting regular charcoal checks during the visit.
What to Eat at Zest Loungge 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 Zest Loungge, 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 Zest Loungge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Butter chicken Net +1
“From the delectable starters like Tikka Karahe to the flavorful Butter Chicken and Chicken Kabab in the main course – every dish was simply fantastic.”
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“From the delectable starters like Tikka Karahe to the flavorful Butter Chicken and Chicken Kabab in the main course – every dish was simply fantastic.”December 2023
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Chicken kabab Net +1
“From the delectable starters like Tikka Karahe to the flavorful Butter Chicken and Chicken Kabab in the main course – every dish was simply fantastic.”
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“From the delectable starters like Tikka Karahe to the flavorful Butter Chicken and Chicken Kabab in the main course – every dish was simply fantastic.”December 2023
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Fried chicken kushal Net +1
“I liked the Thai curry chicken with mango, the vegetable chapati is very tasty and amazing, the shisha is great as well, Ahmed is very helpful to check the charcoal all the time, I like the fried chicken kushal as well , its sauce is perfectly mixed and juicy 🤎 thank you zest lounge team for your great service 🤎 Godbless you all”
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“I liked the Thai curry chicken with mango, the vegetable chapati is very tasty and amazing, the shisha is great as well, Ahmed is very helpful to check the charcoal all the time, I like the fried chicken kushal as well , its sauce is perfectly mixed and juicy 🤎 thank you zest lounge team for your great service 🤎 Godbless you all”July 2024
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Kasturi chicken Net +1
“The food was really good must try Kasturi chicken. You have open area you have close area. But there was no crowd when we visited but it’s okay, Mr. Sandeep has served as well and he helped us a lot in terms of deciding the food.”
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“The food was really good must try Kasturi chicken. You have open area you have close area. But there was no crowd when we visited but it’s okay, Mr. Sandeep has served as well and he helped us a lot in terms of deciding the food.”April 2026
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Lakhnawi chicken kabab Net +1
“When it comes to food definitely order the Rogan gosh the meat was super tender and the lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan is the best combo you can ask for.”
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“When it comes to food definitely order the Rogan gosh the meat was super tender and the lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan is the best combo you can ask for.”December 2023
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Lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan Net +1
“When it comes to food definitely order the Rogan gosh the meat was super tender and the lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan is the best combo you can ask for.”
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“When it comes to food definitely order the Rogan gosh the meat was super tender and the lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan is the best combo you can ask for.”December 2023
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Paneer tikka Net +1
“The food was extremely tasty, with the paneer tikka being an absolute standout.”
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“The food was extremely tasty, with the paneer tikka being an absolute standout.”June 2024
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Roasting hot rotis Net +1
“If you can get your hands on the Sindhi mutton dish, and roasting hot rotis you're sorted.”
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“If you can get your hands on the Sindhi mutton dish, and roasting hot rotis you're sorted.”December 2025
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Rogan gosh Net +1
“When it comes to food definitely order the Rogan gosh the meat was super tender and the lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan is the best combo you can ask for.”
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“When it comes to food definitely order the Rogan gosh the meat was super tender and the lakhnawi chicken kabab with garlic naan is the best combo you can ask for.”December 2023
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Sindhi mutton dish Net +1
“If you can get your hands on the Sindhi mutton dish, and roasting hot rotis you're sorted.”
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“If you can get your hands on the Sindhi mutton dish, and roasting hot rotis you're sorted.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (5)
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Singapore fried rice with hunan chicken gravy Net +1
“The food was good, with a taste of tandoori roti and Singapore fried rice with hunan chicken gravy.”
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“The food was good, with a taste of tandoori roti and Singapore fried rice with hunan chicken gravy.”November 2023
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Tandoori roti Net +1
“The food was good, with a taste of tandoori roti and Singapore fried rice with hunan chicken gravy.”
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“The food was good, with a taste of tandoori roti and Singapore fried rice with hunan chicken gravy.”November 2023
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Thai curry chicken with mango Net +1
“I liked the Thai curry chicken with mango, the vegetable chapati is very tasty and amazing, the shisha is great as well, Ahmed is very helpful to check the charcoal all the time, I like the fried chicken kushal as well , its sauce is perfectly mixed and juicy 🤎 thank you zest lounge team for your great service 🤎 Godbless you all”
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Review excerpts
“I liked the Thai curry chicken with mango, the vegetable chapati is very tasty and amazing, the shisha is great as well, Ahmed is very helpful to check the charcoal all the time, I like the fried chicken kushal as well , its sauce is perfectly mixed and juicy 🤎 thank you zest lounge team for your great service 🤎 Godbless you all”July 2024
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Tikka karahe Net +1
“From the delectable starters like Tikka Karahe to the flavorful Butter Chicken and Chicken Kabab in the main course – every dish was simply fantastic.”
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Review excerpts
“From the delectable starters like Tikka Karahe to the flavorful Butter Chicken and Chicken Kabab in the main course – every dish was simply fantastic.”December 2023
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Vegetable chapati Net +1
“I liked the Thai curry chicken with mango, the vegetable chapati is very tasty and amazing, the shisha is great as well, Ahmed is very helpful to check the charcoal all the time, I like the fried chicken kushal as well , its sauce is perfectly mixed and juicy 🤎 thank you zest lounge team for your great service 🤎 Godbless you all”
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Review excerpts
“I liked the Thai curry chicken with mango, the vegetable chapati is very tasty and amazing, the shisha is great as well, Ahmed is very helpful to check the charcoal all the time, I like the fried chicken kushal as well , its sauce is perfectly mixed and juicy 🤎 thank you zest lounge team for your great service 🤎 Godbless you all”July 2024
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Tea Net +1
“Tea was a highlight, adding to the overall experience.”
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“Tea was a highlight, adding to the overall experience.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Kasturi. Ask about Kasturi chicken; one reviewer specifically marked it as a dish to try.
Choose indoors. In hot weather, choose the indoor setup rather than the outdoor seating for greater comfort.
Stay late. If live performance is a priority, plan to remain after dinner because one review places the start at 9pm.
Check availability. Confirm that ordered dishes are available early, since one table waited almost an hour before being offered a replacement.
Use parking. Driving is practical for events and family visits because a review confirms that parking is available.
Ask for value. Before ordering shisha, ask about the current price, as one diner considered it expensive for the experience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
La Quinta by Wyndham - Zest Loungge, Rooftop, 33 Sheikh Rashid Rd Al Raffa
Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Shisha pricing
A reviewer found the shisha prices high and felt they did not represent good value.
Order delay
One dish was unavailable only after nearly an hour, forcing the table to choose a replacement.
Uneven service
Although service is often praised, one visit found it below expectations.
Average singers
The live music did not impress every visitor; one reviewer described the singers as average.
No nearby metro
There is no metro station nearby, so visitors without a car may need a taxi.
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The Bottom Line
Zest Loungge is a rooftop Indian restaurant and lounge in Dubai Jumeirah where dinner comes with more than just a meal. You can order North Indian food, sit indoors or outdoors, add shisha, and stay for live singing or a Bollywood-style performance. The setting suits relaxed evenings, family dinners and informal celebrations.
The menu has several memorable recommendations from customers. Kasturi chicken, paneer tikka, Sindhi mutton dish, Rogan gosh and Methi Chaman all receive individual mentions, while one first-time lunch visitor liked the choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food and the dessert selection. Reviews also describe the dishes as well presented and flavorful, though one lunch visit found the food merely okay.
For groups, the venue has hosted birthdays, ceremonies and business events; reviewers mention spacious seating, parking and help arranging menus and table layouts. Families have used the family area, and indoor seating may be more comfortable during hot weather. The evening entertainment is a key draw, with one review saying performances begin at 9pm.
Do check dish availability before waiting too long, and ask about shisha pricing: one customer found it high. There is no nearby metro station, so taxi or car travel is the practical choice.