Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Jumeirah '26
Levantine, Persian, Iraqi and Armenian kitchens, several Michelin-recognised, on one Jumeirah strip. The verified Middle Eastern restaurants in Jumeirah, our highest-rated first.
- Venues10
- AreaJumeirah
- Curated byMoqa
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The short version
Jumeirah's Middle Eastern dining punches far above its size, and it's the regional spread that makes it special. On one strip you can eat modern Levantine, Persian, Iraqi and Lebanese-Armenian, and a striking number of these kitchens carry Michelin recognition, which is rare for the category anywhere in the city.
ORFALI BROS, the celebrated three-brother kitchen, is the headline name, with Berenjak's Persian grill, Sufret Maryam's Levantine cooking and YABA's modern Iraqi all Michelin-listed alongside it. Almayass adds Lebanese-Armenian by the sea, Ninive Beach a coastal setting and Iranish honest, well-priced Persian. Every venue below is a Jumeirah Middle Eastern we've confirmed is live, ordered by rating.
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Good to know
This is a genuinely high-quality cluster, so the Michelin names, ORFALI BROS especially, book out well ahead and reward planning. Several sit around Dar Wasl and Al Wasl Road, walkable in pockets, while the beach-set rooms are a short drive toward the coast.
Portions tend to be generous and built for sharing, so come hungry and order mezze across the table. Lunch is the quieter window; weekend dinners at the marquee names are the busiest of the week.
Questions
What are the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Jumeirah?
By our live ratings, Almayass by the Sea, YAVA and ORFALI BROS lead, with Berenjak and YABA Modern Iraqi close behind. The ranked list above pulls live from our index, so it reflects what's open and rated now.
Is ORFALI BROS in Jumeirah worth it?
ORFALI BROS is one of Dubai's most decorated kitchens, a Michelin-recognised concept from three brothers blending global technique with their Syrian roots. It books out well ahead, so reserve early if you want a table.
Which Jumeirah Middle Eastern restaurants have a Michelin nod?
Several. ORFALI BROS, Berenjak, Sufret Maryam and YABA Modern Iraqi all carry Michelin recognition, which makes this one of the strongest Middle Eastern clusters in the city for the quality on offer.
Where can I find Persian or Iraqi food in Jumeirah?
Berenjak and Iranish both do Persian, Berenjak the Michelin-listed Persian grill, Iranish the well-priced, casual end. For Iraqi, YABA reimagines traditional dishes with a modern, fine-dining touch.
Do I need to book Middle Eastern restaurants in Jumeirah?
For the Michelin names, yes, well ahead. ORFALI BROS in particular fills fast. The more casual rooms like Iranish are easier midweek, but weekend dinners across the strip get busy.
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