Almaz by Momo

Award-winning African restaurant in Dubai 14 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

Despite being shoved at the back of Harvey Nichols, this restaurant manages to throw together good food with enough kitsch touches to feel unique and un-mall like. Don’t let the absence of alcohol sway your judgement, the place is still very lively and you have to wade through a sweet haze of shisha to get a seat in the back room.

There are some unusual and inspired things on the menu. Open with a pigeon pastilla (pigeon pie, which is as steamy, hot and heartwarming as they come. The mezze choices don’t fair quite as well, with a slightly dull Moroccan salad and far-too-creamy houmous really letting starters down.

The tagine kefta for mains is also a bit of a lifeless flop, but the lamb tagine can’t be faulted – deep cooked in prunes and almonds, the dish bounces with flavour and, mopped with a floury Moroccan muffin, is sure to bring you back.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 30 March 2009

• Previous reviews
  • 26 March,2008- reviewed by Jeremy Lawrence
  • 01 August,2007- reviewed by James Brennan
  • 12 March,2007- reviewed by Time Out Dubai Staff
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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.

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