These JBR Restaurants Left Me in a Food Coma
Jumeirah Beach Residence isn’t just a place that you want to visit, it’s where you want to live, especially if you’re a foodie like me.
In fact, it’s one of my favorite places in Dubai mostly because JBR restaurants are some of the best in town. And when I say the best, I mean the variety of restaurants in this area is just astounding.
Craving fresh oysters? Want a good breakfast? Dreaming of Indian food? Oh, you know you’re covered in this list of the best restaurants in Jumeirah Beach Residence.
ZouZou
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Website: https://www.zouzoudubai.com/
Address: The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 4 564 0778
Operating hours:
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily
Price: $$$
UAE-born ZouZou is a personal favorite among JBR restaurants for its unique concept of combining Turkish and Lebanese cuisines, two of my favorites.
This upscale restaurant serves a massive Turkish breakfast spread, one of the most delicious hummus I’ve tasted in the city and that mixed pickles platter that I keep coming back to.
But the real stars of the show here are the grilled meats that ZouZou’s chefs created with flavors that will burst in your mouth.
Pro tip:
Dining with friends? Wow them with the one-meter konya meat bread that’s stuffed with meat cubes, onions, tomato and parsley.
Eggspectations
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Website: https://www.thebeach.ae/en/outlets/eggspectation
Address: Shop No. 1406 – Roxy Cinema Building
Contact details: +971 4 430 7252
Operating hours:
- 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily
Price: $$
Eggspectations will never fail your highest expectations for a good breakfast, that’s for sure!
One of the most popular JBR restaurants, Eggspectations puts breakfast favorites from Italy, France and North America in one place including a wide range of egg dishes.
The restaurant has soups, crepes, waffles, pancakes and other breakfast staples. But it’s really the eggs menu that makes this spot a favorite among egg lovers.
In fact, Eggspectations has an entire section of its menu dedicated specifically for eggs benedict.
Pro tip:
This place can easily fill up, especially on the weekends when patrons would enjoy their favorite breakfast. So, if you want to secure a spot, book a table as early as possible.
Awani
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Website: https://awani.ae/
Address: The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 4 424 8082
Operating hours:
- 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price: $$$
Awani is where you go to experience what it’s like to be in a Middle Eastern feast. And yes, it’s one of the best JBR restaurants because it celebrates the flavors of Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and of course, the UAE.
But this isn’t just your ordinary Middle Eastern restaurant because at Awani, every dish is meticulously created using only the best ingredients sourced from different parts of the region.
We love their Awani special beef skewer, Awani’s signature mixed grill, ketef kharouf and kousa warak enab.
You also have to try their desserts including the famous fresh ashta platter,karabij dome and cotton candy muhallabieh.
Pro tip:
Aside from its branch in JBR, Awani also has restaurants in The Dubai Mall, Duai Hills Mall, Dubai Marina Mall and The Meadows Souk.
Blue Jade
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Website: https://www.bluejadedubai.com/
Address: The Ritz-Carlton – The Walk – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 4 318 6150
Operating hours:
- 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM from Sunday to Saturday (except Wednesdays)
Price: $$$
Want to travel to Asia through food? Blue Jade is the JBR restaurant to visit for that and we guarantee, you won’t be disappointed.
The restaurant celebrates the cuisines of China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, so you can expect an explosion of flavors in your mouth.
It even has an open kitchen where you can see the action as chefs prepare your food. But if you prefer to dine with a view, they also have al fresco dining.
We keep coming back for their duck salad, Vietnamese “pho” noodles, Thai green curry and char kuey teow.
Pro tip:
Are you a dim sum and sushi lover? Visit the restaurant every Tuesday for “Endless Dim Sum, Sushi and Rolls” where you can feast on more than 12 dishes including tempura maki, sushi and gyoza.
The MAINE Oyster Bar and Grill
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Website: https://themaineoysterbar.com/
Address: Ground Floor – The DoubleTree by Hilton
Contact details: +971 4 457 6719
Operating hours:
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM from Sunday to Tuesday
- 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM from Wednesday to Saturday
Price: $$$
The MAINE Oyster Bar and Grill is one of those JBR restaurants that you wouldn’t know about if you’re not curious enough to look beyond the popular joints.
But if you do find this restaurant tucked at The DoubleTree by Hilton, you’re in for one of the best seafood experiences of your life.
MAINE is inspired by the owner’s homage to his hometown where memories of retro-vintage interiors and New England seafood takes him back to the old days.
And you’re not just talking about the food here but the experience that MAINE brings. Talk about a tableside steak tartare and a seafood tower for you to enjoy.
They also have a mixed seafood pot with lobsters, mussels, shrimps and snow crab legs. I can also recommend their wild turbot, dover sole meuniere and steak frites.
Pro tip:
Trying to be more mindful of your diet? Don’t worry because The MAINE Oyster Bar and Grill has a plant based menu consisting of cauliflower tacos, no meat short ribs and artichoke pasta bake.
Tamoka Dubai
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Website: https://www.tamokadubai.com/
Address: The Ritz-Carlton – Al Mamasha Street – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 4 318 6099
Operating hours:
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM daily
Price: $$$
Tamoka is a JBR restaurant born from the owner’s trips to the Caribbean Islands and the different parts of South America.
In fact, being in the restaurant by the beachside already makes you feel that you’re halfway across the world on a tropical holiday.
That experience continues as your food begins to arrive and you have everything from entradas or small bites, ceviche or raw dishes and principales or mains.
The de la casa served tableside is a must-try ceviche while the costillar de cordero and filete de lomo with the signature Tamoka Sauce are any meat lover’s delight.
Pro tip:
End your feast with Tamoka’s most decadent desserts including the torta de ron or Caribbean rum cake, flan and tacos helados de chocolate, a Venezuelan chocolate tacos with guava.
Aprons and Hammers
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Website: https://www.apronsandhammers.com/
Address: The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Operating hours:
- 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price: $$
The name itself suggests that you need two things to enjoy the food at this restaurant – aprons and hammers. And you know it only means one thing, this JBR restaurant is a go-to for premium seafood.
Fun fact: Aprons and Hammers started as an eatery on a traditional dhow boat and since then, it has grown into this beautiful restaurant by the beach in JBR.
Here, the seafood is unparalleled and the options are world-class. Think about a New England Tower, an octopus carpaccio and some fine de claire oysters.
But the feast starts when the mains are served and they have the lobster thermidor, grilled seafood platter and even a bucket of your favorite blue crab, mud crab or snow crab.
You can also get a little bit of everything – shrimp – lobster, blue crab and more – with your choice of sauce if you order the mixed bucket.
Pro tip:
Don’t be distracted by all that seafood because the restaurant’s signature A&H paella is to die for!
Bombay Bungalow
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Website: https://www.bombaybungalowdxb.com/
Address: Unit 2301 – The Beach Mall – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 800 6928779
Operating hours:
- 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM daily
Price: $$
Ask the locals what the best JBR restaurant is for Indian food and they’ll surely point you to the direction of Bombay Bungalow.
This Michelin Bib Gourmand Guide listed restaurant treats you to a sensory experience that starts as you enter the space furnished and decorated with the most intricate details that Indian design is known for.
And while you take in all that you see, your palate is also treated with bold spices and rich flavors with dishes like vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, kebabs and tikkas and dals.
Pro tip:
Do you prefer sharing dishes? Order the restaurant’s sikandari raan, tandoori tomahawk, mandi chicken and grilled sea bass that are all created for sharing.
Eataly at The Beach
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Website: https://www.eatalyatthebeachdubai.com/
Address: The Pavilion – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 4 561 1185
Operating hours:
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily
Price: $$$
You’ve probably heard of Eataly at some point and it’s popular for a good reason. So, if you want to know what the hype is about, you can just visit Eataly at The Beach, one of the best JBR restaurants in town.
While there are many Eataly restaurants around the world, this one in JBR is quite unique because of its stunning views.
And from its name, Eataly literally gives you a slice of Italy with its authentic Italian food with a few familiar favorites and some unique dishes to try.
Their rigatoni afeltra cacio e pepe and cotoletta alla milanese are chef’s kiss while their pizzas are nothing like you’ve tried before.
We also love their prosciutto di manzo melone cantalupo, rissoto con pesto genovese e calameretti and ravetta di wagyu Australiano.
Pro tip:
Of course, you can’t be in an Italian restaurant without trying some cocktails and Eataly has a wide selection to choose from. We love their campo fiorito, sperimentale, Milano-Torino and negroni sbagliato. But you can also go for their gins, vodkas, liquors and whiskeys.
La Mezcaleria
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Website: https://www.thebeach.ae/en/outlets/la-mezcaleria
Address: Pavilion at The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: +971 56 520 2020
Operating hours:
- 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 AM every Friday
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 AM every Saturday
Price: $$$
La Mezcaleria is a chic but laidback beachside JBR restaurant where you can enjoy some food and cocktails while listening to the sound of the ocean and watching people go by.
Although the restaurant highlights Mexican food, you can expect to see a few international favorites on the menu. You have a sushi platter, a meat spread and of course, the familiar tacos and nachos.
Pro tip:
Visit on Taco Tuesday to enjoy free flowing offers starting at just AED 100. You can also stop by during La Bruncheria every Saturday for a full meal at AED 180.