Fountain Views
Outdoor seating can give you clear views of the Dubai Fountain while you eat.
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.
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Outdoor seating can give you clear views of the Dubai Fountain while you eat.
One repeat visitor found the food consistently fresh, flavourful and carefully presented across two visits.
Portions are substantial, with one group saying they left with leftovers and another finding dinner for two was more than enough.
Breakfast receives especially enthusiastic feedback, including a guest who returned three or four times for it.
A review specifically notes that hot bread is continuously replenished without guests needing to ask.
Some evenings include complimentary live music, adding to the lively dining atmosphere.
The seating capacity and large portions make the restaurant workable for group meals.
These items at Zou Zou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant Dubai Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“Do try their Kebabs, Baba ganoush, massive variety of humus and salads. While you are at it don’t miss their options on juices.”
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“Do try their Kebabs, Baba ganoush, massive variety of humus and salads. While you are at it don’t miss their options on juices.”October 2025
“The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”April 2026
“The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”
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“The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”April 2026
“The variety and quality of food are impressive, with highlights including creamy hummus, refreshing tabbouleh, and perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”January 2025
“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”
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“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”February 2026
“Their chicken wings and Areyas are delicious.”
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“Their chicken wings and Areyas are delicious.”May 2026
“Don't skip the mocktails and desserts- the baklava is wonderful.”
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“Don't skip the mocktails and desserts- the baklava is wonderful.”April 2026
“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.”
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“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.”February 2026
“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.”
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“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.”February 2026
“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.”
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“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.”January 2025
“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.”
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“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.”June 2023
“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.”
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“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.”December 2024
“Their chicken wings and Areyas are delicious.”
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“Their chicken wings and Areyas are delicious.”May 2026
“The variety and quality of food are impressive, with highlights including creamy hummus, refreshing tabbouleh, and perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”
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“The variety and quality of food are impressive, with highlights including creamy hummus, refreshing tabbouleh, and perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”January 2025
“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”
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“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”February 2026
“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.”
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“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.”February 2026
“The fresh bread was also a standout.”
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“The fresh bread was also a standout.”April 2026
“Try their freshly baked breads, they are too irresistible to let go.”
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“Try their freshly baked breads, they are too irresistible to let go.”October 2025
“Greta food and service. Love the gavurdagi salad and the spicy potato here.”
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“Greta food and service. Love the gavurdagi salad and the spicy potato here.”May 2026
“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.”
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“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.”March 2025
“The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”
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“The food is top-notch; I highly recommend the hummus, tabbouleh, and the perfectly balanced baba ganoush.”April 2026
“Tried the kebab mix and the meat was so juicy and aromatic.”
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“Tried the kebab mix and the meat was so juicy and aromatic.”February 2026
“Decided to go with the mix cold platter for appetizer and the mix grill so we can try more things. Everything was delicious.”
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“Decided to go with the mix cold platter for appetizer and the mix grill so we can try more things. Everything was delicious.”March 2025
“Decided to go with the mix cold platter for appetizer and the mix grill so we can try more things. Everything was delicious.”
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“Decided to go with the mix cold platter for appetizer and the mix grill so we can try more things. Everything was delicious.”March 2025
“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.”
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“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.”March 2025
“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”
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“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”February 2026
“From the mixed grills and lamb dishes to the authentic mezze and refreshing cocktails, everything we ordered was packed with flavour and cooked perfectly.”
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“From the mixed grills and lamb dishes to the authentic mezze and refreshing cocktails, everything we ordered was packed with flavour and cooked perfectly.”May 2026
“Everything was delicious. Nakanek ( sujuk in a pomegranate sauce) was an interesting meal that I experimented with.”
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“Everything was delicious. Nakanek ( sujuk in a pomegranate sauce) was an interesting meal that I experimented with.”March 2025
“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”
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“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”February 2026
“For breakfast, we loved their shakshouka, perfectly spiced and bursting with flavor.”
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“For breakfast, we loved their shakshouka, perfectly spiced and bursting with flavor.”December 2024
“Greta food and service. Love the gavurdagi salad and the spicy potato here.”
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“Greta food and service. Love the gavurdagi salad and the spicy potato here.”May 2026
“It's surprised me after ordering the Thomawhak steak, the chef came to cut and entertain, excellent experience.”
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“It's surprised me after ordering the Thomawhak steak, the chef came to cut and entertain, excellent experience.”February 2026
“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.”
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“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.”January 2025
“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”
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“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”February 2026
“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.”
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“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.”October 2024
“• Hot Turkish tea always flowing — not the typical “served once and forgotten” approach you experience in many other Turkish restaurants.”
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“• Hot Turkish tea always flowing — not the typical “served once and forgotten” approach you experience in many other Turkish restaurants.”February 2026
“We purchased the lotus coffee and the iced mocha. Both were delicious and gorgeously arranged.”
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“We purchased the lotus coffee and the iced mocha. Both were delicious and gorgeously arranged.”January 2026
“We purchased the lotus coffee and the iced mocha. Both were delicious and gorgeously arranged.”
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“We purchased the lotus coffee and the iced mocha. Both were delicious and gorgeously arranged.”January 2026
“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.”
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“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.”June 2023
“The Turkish tea was a nice closing.”
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“The Turkish tea was a nice closing.”May 2026
“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!!!”
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“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!!!”January 2026
Request Outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if the fountain view matters, but expect those seats to be in demand.
Avoid Rush. Visit outside peak periods if possible; reviews warn that busy hours can mean a wait for service.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is a strong choice, with repeated praise for its variety, freshness and consistency.
Save Room. Leave space for the baklava with ice cream, which one reviewer called a standout dessert.
Order Carefully. Portions can be very large, so consider ordering less when dining as a pair.
Check Salad. If ordering salad, ask which version is being served; one guest strongly preferred the original over the peppered replacement.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Service can slow down during busy hours, and one review reported a 30–40 minute wait.
Although many dishes are praised, some reviewers found certain items under-seasoned or less authentic than expected.
One family reported that a main dish and an appetizer were forgotten while the rest of the table finished eating.
A mixed meal was well received overall, but the chips were reported as stale and hard.
One reviewer described feeling unwelcome and treated differently during the reservation process because of their race.
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.