Between the beaches of Al Sufouh and Jumeirah, the compact neighbourhood of Umm Suqeim certainly punches above its weight in the culinary stakes, thanks in part to the presence of the Burj Al Arab.
Add the Madinat Jumairah and its picturesque waterways into the mix, and you have one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods for demanding diners.
From homegrown Balkan comfort food to waterside seafood dining, a total of 12 eateries in this area made it into the Gault&Millau UAE 2022 guide – including three-toque Al Muntaha and two-toque Folly.
Read on for links to full reviews of each.
21grams
Meyan Mall, Al Thanya Street, Umm Suqeim 2
Al Muntaha
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim
Al Nafoorah
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim
Bastion
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim
Flamingo Room by tashas
Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah
Folly
Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim
French Riviera
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah
Kayto
Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah
Pai Thai
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Umm Suqeim
Pierchic
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh
SAL
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim