Burj Al Hamam

A reliable chain from Lebanon proves a bit of a gamble in Dubai 8 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

Burj Al Hamam has been a Lebanese staple for 50 years, and has since opened up branches in Jordon and Kuwait, with a second Dubai outlet slated for Dubai Mall. But it is hard to understand why. There’s nothing particularly bad about it.

In fact, it is better than your standard baba ganoush joint in so far as its menu refreshingly extends to dishes beyond the usuals. However, the cold mezze is disappointingly, well, cold. The frigid temperature of each dish makes them all taste a bit samey. The hot mezze doesn’t face this problem, and, as a result, is much more enjoyable.

The mains, however, are a real disappointment. The meat in the akraas naanaa – described as grilled, finely ground meat stuffed with onions and spices, and sautéed with lemon – has the consistency of shoe leather. The standard pastry desserts are decent, but certainly not the best in Dubai.

Burj Al Hamam defines what it means to be ‘a gamble’; you’re just as likely to find a dish that displeases as one that delights. And, though the venue still needs to sort out a few hiccups, it’s still worth a visit – at the least, to expand your definition of Lebanese fare.

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

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Posted by: Ahmad Attallah on 02 Sep ' 09 at 06:13

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Food was very bad....... Restaurant service was not that much,
amount of food served is very less comparing with other restaurant and at the end the bill was too much for the food served.

I don't recommend it.

Posted by: Abdullah Mohammad on 01 Sep ' 09 at 15:59

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

This is a very lovely site by the way,as for burn al hamam, I went there last thursday to check the buffet at first it seemed a bit expensive 149 AED per person but once u see what's included it seemed quite fair,the appetizers were great and the main course was even greater, diversified and mouth watering, and I played it smart leaving enough space for the sweets and fruits to come, service was also more than what I expected the guys were more than great hosts and I'm definetly having another iftar before the end of Ramada.

Posted by: Mustafa Al Rasheed on 16 Jul ' 09 at 17:34

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

I expected i am gonna enjoy my meal but unfortunately the service was not good,food taste not much , quantity is very small and the desert prices is costly example 3 piecess of chesse desert (halawat jibna) is 33 AED.!

Posted by: Ralph on 26 Jun ' 09 at 14:02

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

I went today and it was the first and last time.
To start, Service was a big zero, waiters not friendly and not smily at all. We received the bread and olives, appetizers and main course at the same time!!!
The kabab plate composed of 4 skinny skewers only, without frecn fries, we had to iorder french fries as a plate alone that cost 19aed.

I was surprised and chocked. I thought a nice restaurant wwould be a better experience, anyway i will never go there again.

Posted by: lebanese guy on 18 Jun ' 09 at 22:19

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Posted by: ahmad on 18 Jun ' 09 at 22:18

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Posted by: Sam Davidson on 05 Jan ' 09 at 17:34

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

Posted by: Hana on 05 Jan ' 09 at 06:03

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

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