Bait Maryam, JLT

  • Arabic
  • Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)
  • Price level 1 of 4

A small Levantine restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers run by chef Salam Dakkak, cooking Palestinian and Syrian-Lebanese home dishes. It takes no reservations, so you queue for a table, and the prices stay modest for the area.

Listed in: Arabic restaurants, Budget-friendly restaurants

Why we like it

Levantine home cooking with a Palestinian focus at neighbourhood prices, run by a well-known chef.

Location

Cluster D, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

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Tips

  • Bait Maryam works on a first-come, first-served basis and does not accept bookings.
  • Opening hours are not published on the website; call +971 54 704 4774 before you go.
  • Menu prices include 5% VAT.
  • The restaurant is in Cluster D of JLT; the nearest metro stops serve the JLT clusters on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Questions and answers

Can I book a table at Bait Maryam?

No. The restaurant says it works on a first-come, first-served basis and does not take reservations.

What kind of food does Bait Maryam serve?

Levantine home cooking with a Palestinian focus: mezze, manakish from the oven, fatteh, stews, grills and Arabic desserts.

How much does a meal cost?

Cold mezze cost AED 26 to AED 46 and most mains between AED 52 and AED 91, with prices including VAT.

Where is it?

In Cluster D, Jumeirah Lake Towers. There are also branches at City Centre Mirdif and in Sharjah.

Where this information comes from

Official website: baitmaryam.com

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