Waterfront view
The restaurant sits by the beach, with an outdoor view that makes breakfast or dinner feel more scenic.
ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant | JBR DUBAI
Jumeirah Beach Residence
ZouZou is a Turkish and Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with waterfront seating and a menu that suits both breakfast and dinner. Reviews especially point to the Arabic and Turkish breakfast platters, juicy grilled meats, and a theatrical Turkish baklava presentation.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
13,204 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast tray
The breakfast tray is filling, and the hot sesame bread is singled out as a signature detail.
Juicy grills
The family grills were described as juicy and cooked to perfection, making them a strong choice for sharing.
Baklava show
The Turkish baklava arrives with a performance, adding an entertaining finish to the meal.
Vegetarian choice
A vegetarian reviewer found the range unusually broad, including hummus, fresh bread, spinach and cheese bread, and pizzas.
Generous portions
Several reviews describe substantial servings, including portions considered generous for JBR.
What to Eat at ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant | JBR DUBAI 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 ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant | JBR DUBAI, 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 ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant | JBR DUBAI got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Adana kebab Net +1
“Adana kebab was also very delicious.”
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“Adana kebab was also very delicious.”April 2026
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Baklava Net +1
“Watching the dessert being presented added a special touch to the experience, and the baklava itself was absolutely delightful.”
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“Watching the dessert being presented added a special touch to the experience, and the baklava itself was absolutely delightful.”June 2026
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Balkava Net +1
“Definitely worth every dirham we paid. Highly recommend the mix grill and balkava.”
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“Definitely worth every dirham we paid. Highly recommend the mix grill and balkava.”February 2026
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Balkava with ice cream Net +1
“They serve balkava with ice cream with performance. The man did sth special to serve it, but I did not make a video unfortunately.”
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“They serve balkava with ice cream with performance. The man did sth special to serve it, but I did not make a video unfortunately.”March 2026
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Breakfast tray Net +1
“Their breakfast tray is a must it’s fullfilling and the hot bread with sesame is their signature anyway I tried everything from salads to oven baked to meat and kebabs nothing failed my taste buds”
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“Their breakfast tray is a must it’s fullfilling and the hot bread with sesame is their signature anyway I tried everything from salads to oven baked to meat and kebabs nothing failed my taste buds”May 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“The calamari was very good too but the portion was really big so if I get a side that would be the only side the portion was more than enough for 2 people.”
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“The calamari was very good too but the portion was really big so if I get a side that would be the only side the portion was more than enough for 2 people.”January 2026
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Family grills Net +1
“The food here is beyond good, we got the family grills and they were so juicy and cooked to perfection.”
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“The food here is beyond good, we got the family grills and they were so juicy and cooked to perfection.”May 2026
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Fatoosh salas Net +1
“Fatoosh Salas was amazing with crispy bread and delicious sauce.”
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“Fatoosh Salas was amazing with crispy bread and delicious sauce.”March 2026
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Fig salad Net +1
“The fig salad is a standout—refreshing and full of flavor—while the spicy potatoes add the perfect kick to your meal.”
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“The fig salad is a standout—refreshing and full of flavor—while the spicy potatoes add the perfect kick to your meal.”May 2025
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Fool Net +1
“One of the best experiences in Dubi JBR at ZOUZOU restaurant feels like in Istanbul. Amazing fool such professional staff especially Ms Jelvy , Ron , whrak & Baron I really appreciate and recommend you guys try their Breakfast 🫶”
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“One of the best experiences in Dubi JBR at ZOUZOU restaurant feels like in Istanbul. Amazing fool such professional staff especially Ms Jelvy , Ron , whrak & Baron I really appreciate and recommend you guys try their Breakfast 🫶”June 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Frozen moc Net +1
“The only thing that was decent was my frozen moc, one out of three drinks and even then I've had much better much cheaper drinks elsewhere.”
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“The only thing that was decent was my frozen moc, one out of three drinks and even then I've had much better much cheaper drinks elsewhere.”December 2025
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Gavurdagi salad Net +1
“The salads are absolutely amazing. We had the watermelon salad and the Gavurdagi salad.”
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“The salads are absolutely amazing. We had the watermelon salad and the Gavurdagi salad.”January 2026
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Hot bread with sesame Net +1
“Their breakfast tray is a must it’s fullfilling and the hot bread with sesame is their signature anyway I tried everything from salads to oven baked to meat and kebabs nothing failed my taste buds”
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“Their breakfast tray is a must it’s fullfilling and the hot bread with sesame is their signature anyway I tried everything from salads to oven baked to meat and kebabs nothing failed my taste buds”May 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The quality of the food was amazing to the hummus and fresh bread to the spinach and cheese bread.”
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“The quality of the food was amazing to the hummus and fresh bread to the spinach and cheese bread.”August 2025
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Lamp sish kebab Net +1
“As a Turkish person I can confirm they make lamp sish kebab as good as reputated local restaurants in Turkey. The fat was melting without crewing. Its almost 10/10 quality.”
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“As a Turkish person I can confirm they make lamp sish kebab as good as reputated local restaurants in Turkey. The fat was melting without crewing. Its almost 10/10 quality.”April 2026
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Lemon mint Net +1
“What capture me the most is the glass that use in Lemon Mint it was cute.”
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“What capture me the most is the glass that use in Lemon Mint it was cute.”July 2026
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Meter sfiha baalbakha Net +1
“The meter sfiha baalbakha is a must.”
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“The meter sfiha baalbakha is a must.”January 2026
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Mezze platter Net +1
“The mezze platter was delicious, the mixed grill for 2 was mouthwatering and tasty. I didnt like the shawarma very much, tasted a bit bland.”
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“The mezze platter was delicious, the mixed grill for 2 was mouthwatering and tasty. I didnt like the shawarma very much, tasted a bit bland.”February 2026
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Mix grill Net +1
“Definitely worth every dirham we paid. Highly recommend the mix grill and balkava.”
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“Definitely worth every dirham we paid. Highly recommend the mix grill and balkava.”February 2026
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Mixed grill for 2 Net +1
“The mezze platter was delicious, the mixed grill for 2 was mouthwatering and tasty. I didnt like the shawarma very much, tasted a bit bland.”
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“The mezze platter was delicious, the mixed grill for 2 was mouthwatering and tasty. I didnt like the shawarma very much, tasted a bit bland.”February 2026
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Spicy potatoes Net +1
“The fig salad is a standout—refreshing and full of flavor—while the spicy potatoes add the perfect kick to your meal.”
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“The fig salad is a standout—refreshing and full of flavor—while the spicy potatoes add the perfect kick to your meal.”May 2025
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Spinach and cheese bread Net +1
“The quality of the food was amazing to the hummus and fresh bread to the spinach and cheese bread.”
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“The quality of the food was amazing to the hummus and fresh bread to the spinach and cheese bread.”August 2025
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Steak Net +1
“I think this was the best steak I had it was cooked so perfectly exactly how I wanted it and the steak was big.”
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“I think this was the best steak I had it was cooked so perfectly exactly how I wanted it and the steak was big.”January 2026
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Turkish breakfast platter Net +1
“I happen to order turkish breakfast platter and experience was superb.”
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“I happen to order turkish breakfast platter and experience was superb.”April 2026
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Watermelon salad Net +1
“The salads are absolutely amazing. We had the watermelon salad and the Gavurdagi salad.”
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“The salads are absolutely amazing. We had the watermelon salad and the Gavurdagi salad.”January 2026
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“Unfortunately we went quite late so only limited items to eat were available. However the food they could serve us was fresh, tasty and delicious. Drinks and Moroccan tea were also nice.”
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“Unfortunately we went quite late so only limited items to eat were available. However the food they could serve us was fresh, tasty and delicious. Drinks and Moroccan tea were also nice.”February 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Shawarma Net −1
“The mezze platter was delicious, the mixed grill for 2 was mouthwatering and tasty. I didnt like the shawarma very much, tasted a bit bland.”
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“The mezze platter was delicious, the mixed grill for 2 was mouthwatering and tasty. I didnt like the shawarma very much, tasted a bit bland.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve weekends. Book ahead for weekend breakfast or arrive early: one visitor waited about 15 minutes without an immediate table.
Order in stages. If you want to finish starters before mains arrive, order one course at a time; one dinner had the main arrive seconds later.
Avoid late visits. Going very late may limit what you can order, even though the dishes still available were reported as fresh and tasty.
Choose mocktails. The restaurant does not serve alcohol, while one repeat visitor specifically praised its mocktails.
Share platters. Consider a large platter or grill for sharing; reviews describe both the large Lebanese platters and generous mixed-grill portions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
One diner felt the food was very overpriced compared with similar-tasting alternatives.
External washroom
The restaurant does not have its own washroom, so diners must use a public facility outside.
Close tables
Tables can be positioned close together, which may make the dining area feel crowded.
Bland shawarma
One dinner review found the shawarma noticeably less flavourful than the other dishes.
Late availability
A late visit resulted in only a limited selection of dishes being available.
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The Bottom Line
ZouZou brings Turkish and Lebanese cooking to Jumeirah Beach Residence, with a waterfront setting that is a major part of the appeal. Breakfast is a clear strength: you can order an Arabic breakfast or Turkish breakfast platter, while the breakfast tray comes with hot sesame bread that one reviewer called a signature. For dinner, the family grills and mixed grill are repeatedly described as juicy, generous and well cooked.
There is more than meat on the menu. Reviews mention fresh salads, hot and cold mezze, vegetarian choices including hummus and spinach-and-cheese bread, and well-presented dishes. The Turkish baklava show adds a bit of theatre at dessert, and the mocktails are a useful choice because the restaurant does not serve alcohol.
Outdoor seating offers the beach view; indoor seating is available too, including during colder weather. Plan around the busy periods. Weekend breakfast can involve a wait, and several diners recommend reserving ahead.
Tables may be close together, and the restaurant’s washroom is outside in a public facility. Pricing feedback is mixed: some diners consider it reasonable for the view and portion sizes, while others find it high compared with similar restaurants. If you arrive late, the selection may be limited, so earlier visits are safer for a full menu.