Zou Zou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant Dubai Mall

Zou Zou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant Dubai Mall

Downtown Dubai

Zou Zou is a Turkish and Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, where diners come for generous mezze, grilled dishes and breakfast. Outdoor tables look towards the Dubai Fountain, while the menu and lively setting also suit family meals and larger groups.

Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
4,513 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fountain Views

Outdoor seating can give you clear views of the Dubai Fountain while you eat.

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Fresh Food

One repeat visitor found the food consistently fresh, flavourful and carefully presented across two visits.

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What to Eat at Zou Zou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant Dubai Mall

These items at Zou Zou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant Dubai Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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  1. Baba ganoush Net +3
    “Do try their Kebabs, Baba ganoush, massive variety of humus and salads. While you are at it don’t miss their options on juices.”
  2. Tabbouleh Net +2
    “The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”
Honorable mentions (30)
  1. A vibrant fattoush-style salad with crispy bread & pomegranate Net +1
    “Your spread looks incredible: • 🌾 Saffron rice • 🍗 Mixed grilled chicken platter with flatbread, grilled tomato & chillies • 🥙 Creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil & chilli flakes • 🥒 Yoghurt & cucumber dip (with pomegranate and olive oil) • 🥗 A vibrant fattoush-style salad with crispy bread & pomegranate 🍍 Gorgeous pineapple cocktails/mocktails with that Dubai skyline backdrop”
  2. Areyas Net +1
    “Their chicken wings and Areyas are delicious.”
  3. Baklava Net +1
    “Don't skip the mocktails and desserts- the baklava is wonderful.”
  4. Baklava with ice Net +1
    “An excellent restaurant with a fabulous menu. i loved the fact their Fatteh with chicken. But you could try the other options as well. i tried a lamb dish whose name I don't know.It had cubes of lamb with some spices, serve on top of an egglant dip. While the fatteh was fabulous, a total show stopper, the eggplant & lamb dish was a bit of a letdown. The meal ended with a remarkable baklava with ice, which the served with full theatrics and ended a fantastic evening on a high. highly recommend the baklava with ice cream and the fatteh.”
  5. Baklava with ice cream Net +1
    “An excellent restaurant with a fabulous menu. i loved the fact their Fatteh with chicken. But you could try the other options as well. i tried a lamb dish whose name I don't know.It had cubes of lamb with some spices, serve on top of an egglant dip. While the fatteh was fabulous, a total show stopper, the eggplant & lamb dish was a bit of a letdown. The meal ended with a remarkable baklava with ice, which the served with full theatrics and ended a fantastic evening on a high. highly recommend the baklava with ice cream and the fatteh.”
  6. Beetroot hummus Net +1
    “The vibrant presentation and rich taste of the beetroot hummus are particularly noteworthy, along with the fresh salads and warm, fluffy bread that accompany the meal.”
  7. Bread Net +1
    “The Turkish and Lebanese dishes we ordered were excellent. The bread was warm and fresh. The kebabs exuded the flavours of the region. The Turkish coffee was also great. Our entire dining experience was very good. I would definitely recommend everyone to try this restaurant.”
  8. Calamari Net +1
    “We ordered their calamari, dates salad and yogurt. Had tried calamari mostly greek style in Canada and Japan, were very good, but this one was the best by far for my personal preference. Hope to see it opens in Japan.”
  9. Chicken wings Net +1
    “Their chicken wings and Areyas are delicious.”
  10. Creamy hummus Net +1
    “The variety and quality of food are impressive, with highlights including creamy hummus, refreshing tabbouleh, and perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”
  11. Creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil & chilli flakes Net +1
    “Your spread looks incredible: • 🌾 Saffron rice • 🍗 Mixed grilled chicken platter with flatbread, grilled tomato & chillies • 🥙 Creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil & chilli flakes • 🥒 Yoghurt & cucumber dip (with pomegranate and olive oil) • 🥗 A vibrant fattoush-style salad with crispy bread & pomegranate 🍍 Gorgeous pineapple cocktails/mocktails with that Dubai skyline backdrop”
  12. Fatteh with chicken Net +1
    “An excellent restaurant with a fabulous menu. i loved the fact their Fatteh with chicken. But you could try the other options as well. i tried a lamb dish whose name I don't know.It had cubes of lamb with some spices, serve on top of an egglant dip. While the fatteh was fabulous, a total show stopper, the eggplant & lamb dish was a bit of a letdown. The meal ended with a remarkable baklava with ice, which the served with full theatrics and ended a fantastic evening on a high. highly recommend the baklava with ice cream and the fatteh.”
  13. Fresh bread Net +1
    “The fresh bread was also a standout.”
  14. Freshly baked breads Net +1
    “Try their freshly baked breads, they are too irresistible to let go.”
  15. Gavurdagi salad Net +1
    “Greta food and service. Love the gavurdagi salad and the spicy potato here.”
  16. Grilled seabream Net +1
    “We had the mixed grill, grilled seabream, Quinoa Beetroot Salad and a portion of chips. We enjoyed all the food except the chips which wasn’t fresh and was quite hard, however we didn’t really care as the portion sizes are very large and the chips wasn’t needed. The meats and fish were seasoned and grilled to perfection.”
  17. Hummus Net +1
    “The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”
  18. Kebab mix Net +1
    “Tried the kebab mix and the meat was so juicy and aromatic.”
  19. Mix cold platter Net +1
    “Decided to go with the mix cold platter for appetizer and the mix grill so we can try more things. Everything was delicious.”
  20. Mix grill Net +1
    “Decided to go with the mix cold platter for appetizer and the mix grill so we can try more things. Everything was delicious.”
  21. Mixed grill Net +1
    “We had the mixed grill, grilled seabream, Quinoa Beetroot Salad and a portion of chips. We enjoyed all the food except the chips which wasn’t fresh and was quite hard, however we didn’t really care as the portion sizes are very large and the chips wasn’t needed. The meats and fish were seasoned and grilled to perfection.”
  22. Mixed grilled chicken platter with flatbread, grilled tomato & chillies Net +1
    “Your spread looks incredible: • 🌾 Saffron rice • 🍗 Mixed grilled chicken platter with flatbread, grilled tomato & chillies • 🥙 Creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil & chilli flakes • 🥒 Yoghurt & cucumber dip (with pomegranate and olive oil) • 🥗 A vibrant fattoush-style salad with crispy bread & pomegranate 🍍 Gorgeous pineapple cocktails/mocktails with that Dubai skyline backdrop”
  23. Mixed grills Net +1
    “From the mixed grills and lamb dishes to the authentic mezze and refreshing cocktails, everything we ordered was packed with flavour and cooked perfectly.”
  24. Nakanek Net +1
    “Everything was delicious. Nakanek ( sujuk in a pomegranate sauce) was an interesting meal that I experimented with.”
  25. Saffron rice Net +1
    “Your spread looks incredible: • 🌾 Saffron rice • 🍗 Mixed grilled chicken platter with flatbread, grilled tomato & chillies • 🥙 Creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil & chilli flakes • 🥒 Yoghurt & cucumber dip (with pomegranate and olive oil) • 🥗 A vibrant fattoush-style salad with crispy bread & pomegranate 🍍 Gorgeous pineapple cocktails/mocktails with that Dubai skyline backdrop”
  26. Shakshouka Net +1
    “For breakfast, we loved their shakshouka, perfectly spiced and bursting with flavor.”
  27. Spicy potato Net +1
    “Greta food and service. Love the gavurdagi salad and the spicy potato here.”
  28. Thomawhak steak Net +1
    “It's surprised me after ordering the Thomawhak steak, the chef came to cut and entertain, excellent experience.”
  29. Warm, fluffy bread Net +1
    “The vibrant presentation and rich taste of the beetroot hummus are particularly noteworthy, along with the fresh salads and warm, fluffy bread that accompany the meal.”
  30. Yoghurt & cucumber dip Net +1
    “Your spread looks incredible: • 🌾 Saffron rice • 🍗 Mixed grilled chicken platter with flatbread, grilled tomato & chillies • 🥙 Creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil & chilli flakes • 🥒 Yoghurt & cucumber dip (with pomegranate and olive oil) • 🥗 A vibrant fattoush-style salad with crispy bread & pomegranate 🍍 Gorgeous pineapple cocktails/mocktails with that Dubai skyline backdrop”

Drinks 6

  1. Coconut water Net +1
    “The food here was amazing ..all the kebabs we tried was spot on! Cooked to perfection and juicy bursting with flavours! Lovely coconut water ( loads in the one coconut).Would definitely visit again! Highly recommend! Plus you can see the fountain show very well from the restaurant.”
  2. Hot turkish tea Net +1
    “• Hot Turkish tea always flowing — not the typical “served once and forgotten” approach you experience in many other Turkish restaurants.”
  3. Iced mocha Net +1
    “We purchased the lotus coffee and the iced mocha. Both were delicious and gorgeously arranged.”
  4. Lotus coffee Net +1
    “We purchased the lotus coffee and the iced mocha. Both were delicious and gorgeously arranged.”
  5. Turkish coffee Net +1
    “The Turkish and Lebanese dishes we ordered were excellent. The bread was warm and fresh. The kebabs exuded the flavours of the region. The Turkish coffee was also great. Our entire dining experience was very good. I would definitely recommend everyone to try this restaurant.”
  6. Turkish tea Net +1
    “The Turkish tea was a nice closing.”
What to Avoid (1)

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  1. Kebab with yogurt and rice Net −1
    “Finally my plate came (kebab with yogurt and rice), trust me they put bread under the meat and the rice, you think your plate is generous while its made of bread under your food so only few slices of meat are on the top which gives you the illusion to have a "normal" size plate. Shame!!!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if the fountain view matters, but expect those seats to be in demand.

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Avoid Rush. Visit outside peak periods if possible; reviews warn that busy hours can mean a wait for service.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Mon9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Busy Periods

Service can slow down during busy hours, and one review reported a 30–40 minute wait.

Uneven Flavours

Although many dishes are praised, some reviewers found certain items under-seasoned or less authentic than expected.

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The Bottom Line

Zou Zou is a Turkish and Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, with a setting that is a major part of the appeal. Choose it for Turkish breakfast, mixed grills, mezze such as hummus and baba ganoush, or a dinner with views towards the Dubai Fountain. The menu is broad enough for groups, and reviews mention good options for both vegetarians and meat eaters.

Breakfast is one of the clearest strengths: guests specifically praise the variety and freshness, with one visitor returning three or four times. The mixed grills, kebabs, lamb dishes and fresh bread also receive strong feedback. For dessert, baklava with ice cream is worth keeping in mind.

Portions tend to be generous—possibly more than two people need—so avoid over-ordering at the start. The atmosphere is lively and stylish, with outdoor fountain-facing tables, occasional complimentary live music and theatrical steak presentation mentioned in reviews. Service is often described as warm and attentive, but it can slow during busy hours, and one family reported forgotten dishes.

If the view matters, request an outdoor table early or visit outside the busiest periods. A small number of reviews also flag uneven seasoning, hard chips and a serious complaint about discriminatory treatment during reservations.

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