Almaz by Momo

Award-winning African restaurant in Dubai 29 Reviews

Meal Deal

Almaz by Momo

As with the Friday deal, customers have a choice of three set menus. Dhs90 Timings: 11am-4pm (Saturday)

Afternoon tea

A budget option for a simple tea with a Moroccan twist. Dhs77 (Almaz), Dhs49 (Maghrebine) Timings: 3pm-5.30pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2011

It’s hard to know what to expect when the route to a restaurant involves a stroll through Harvey Nichols and passing beneath a giant pink neon sign that screams ‘Almaz forever’. Bizarrely, neither of these prepares you for what’s actually inside Almaz by Momo, as this Moroccan eatery is decked out with sumptuous couches, intimately lit booths and tasteful North African decor. Once the shock of the neon has faded, allow the attentive staff to recommend the ‘harira’ – a chickpea, lentil and lamb soup that is full-bodied and rich, if a little on the oily side. Follow this up with the ‘kefta tagine’, which boasts tender balls of lamb with tomato, potato and egg, cooked and served in the traditional clay dish, unveiled with a suitably theatrical flourish at your table.

The couscous chicken, though uninspiring on the menu, is actually a hotbed of delicate flavours. Fruity without being cloying and served with skewers of moist chicken, the giant-sized portion of couscous will sate even the most voracious of appetites. If you can exercise a little restraint, do so to make room for dessert. While it may not be the most Moroccan of dishes, the chocolate moelleux is as good as any in the city. Besides, Almaz by Momo is not the most Moroccan of restaurants. With the modern mall outside threatening to encroach on its traditional sensibilities, European offerings have inevitably found their way onto the menu. Unlike the garish neon sign outside, however, the menu is a collaboration worth the trip.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 26 March 2011

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User reviews:

Posted by: melody on 13 Jan ' 12 at 20:59

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Best Morrocean Tea in town! We had few birthday surprise parties there and it was super wonderful! Love most of the drinks, mezzah, and desserts there and also shisha but didnt like the moroccean foods much! But very nice place to chill in the afternoon!

Posted by: adnan on 16 Dec ' 11 at 10:39

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Nothing to say just amazing , everytime i go to dubai i shoul go to this restaurent , it s simply the best

Posted by: wahid ibrahim on 03 Jun ' 11 at 20:59

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• Best for: Brunch served
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The food is wonderful, but i didn't like the sweets..

Posted by: alia on 06 May ' 11 at 12:47

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

nice restaurant, food good but definately not value for money especially if you're a big family, dxb can do better

Posted by: Frank Andersen on 13 Feb ' 11 at 19:11

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Persia on 02 Jan ' 11 at 12:42

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Amazing food and great atmosphere! A+++++++++++++

Posted by: ali on 27 Dec ' 10 at 22:06

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

food 2/7 it means that the great leader HEAD CHEF must be changed Moroccan cuisine is anything that has sup

Posted by: M on 05 Sep ' 10 at 13:20

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

BEST resta chill-out shisha in dubai. if you like Moroccan food, this should be the first in the list if not the only one!!

Posted by: Rajaa on 09 Jun ' 10 at 12:10

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I go to Almaz all the time it is just amazing the food is fantastic and the staff are very polite and friendly, the shisha is the best in Dubai very clean. I love the place and it is my favorite restaurant in Dubai

Posted by: Abdou on 15 Apr ' 10 at 08:56

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Almaz by Momo is the best north african in UAE for food, service & ambience and the great north african music played by the DJ in the weekends

Posted by: Wafaa on 24 Mar ' 10 at 17:04

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

i just loved the place, i wish to visit dubai again so that i go for this lovely place and enjoy its food , shisha and the sweet moments i spent there.

Posted by: Salma on 18 Mar ' 10 at 06:44

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Simply one of the best restaurants in Dubai. The food is amazing, always same standards of excellent quality. The Staff are so friendly & nice. The decor is lovely & music is great.

I have never been disappointed & have been going there regularly for the last 3 years. I don't know how anyone could ever give a bad review on Almaz - this place should win all the awards there are.

Posted by: andria on 11 Mar ' 10 at 10:16

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The best place ever the staff the food and the music and don't forget the shisha it is the best in UAE.
Very nice place and very well decorated! I love it!!!

Posted by: merry on 19 Jan ' 10 at 01:59

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

i was in almaz in 2007 it was very nice lovely staff very very nice food couscous and harira soup was the best but now the test is not lik befor way i dont know .???????

Posted by: Abdul Moe on 10 Dec ' 09 at 02:04

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the food is very delicious. the shisha is just on the mood. I love this place.

Posted by: Thalita on 16 Sep ' 09 at 12:24

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• Best for: Brunch served
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The iftar buffet in Ramadan is absolutely fantastic. Large variety, moroccan and middle eastern, best dessert and best salads, and home cooked tagines. Outside Ramadan? less fantastic, but good.

Posted by: Raya on 13 Aug ' 09 at 22:42

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I am Moroccan so i can tell you that the food is really good at MOMO's ! I love the couscous with chicken, the staff is so nice and the service is super. The decoration is amazing ! so romantic ! I can go on and on but i am getting kinda hungry and in the mood for couscous so i better stop. p.s the music is also perfect :)

Posted by: ATLASS on 14 Jul ' 09 at 02:06

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Amazing decor, you would never know you are in the middle of a department store in Emirates Mall.

Posted by: Raffy on 21 Apr ' 09 at 23:15

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the bestest ever!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Ravshan on 21 Apr ' 09 at 23:08

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the bestest of the best!!!!!!!! great staff, great music, great atmosphere, the greatest food ever, everything the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Nicky on 13 Apr ' 09 at 11:58

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Love the food,absoluately love the food. Lamb does not get better than this. The portions are large. Ambience is perfect. Tucked away in the back of the Mall is just perfect. Great selection of food and never dissapoints. I've been there many times.

Posted by: Irina Melketaite on 01 Apr ' 09 at 12:18

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

By far it is the best for friends gathering and very good food and service

Posted by: Rajaa on 01 Apr ' 09 at 11:23

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the best north african in Dubai for food, service & ambience and defiantly the best shisha in UAE

Posted by: Nermeen on 30 Mar ' 09 at 05:06

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Great music, Great food, friendly staff!!!
The decor & ambiance are romantic & artistic...
Love Almaz by Momo!!!

Posted by: housti khalid on 29 Mar ' 09 at 19:44

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

i will never forget it almaz for ever

Posted by: Armi Stokes on 28 Mar ' 09 at 17:45

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I have no regrets about the place none whatsoever the whole Nine yards.. Great job Almaz.. though my only concern is the young guy that was working at the reception.. Lorenzo if am not mistaken.. He knew how to charm the ladies.. Professional and wellcoming he was.. You honestly did loose a gem.. One in a million would be able to match up to his charisma.....

Posted by: El Mahico on 26 Mar ' 09 at 10:55

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Stuck up unprofessional, snobbish staff

Posted by: Rachel on 25 Mar ' 09 at 21:27

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Amazing decor, you would never know you are in the middle of a department store in Emirates Mall. The best Moroccan food in town. The separate sheesha room is a great touch.

Posted by: Samir Kerchiched on 17 Mar ' 09 at 14:41

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the best north african food in Dubai. and I love the decor and the atmosphere.