Em Sherif opened in Beirut in 2011 — Lebanese socialite Mireille Hayek's homage to her mother's Damascus-Beirut home cooking. The format is unchanged across all eight Em Sherif outposts (Beirut, Riyadh, Doha, Dubai, London, etc.): a single set menu of 30+ dishes served family-style at AED 350pp. There is no à la carte. There is no ordering. You sit. The food arrives.
The Dubai Atlantis Palm outpost opened in 2018 and quickly became the city's reference Lebanese fine-dining experience. The dishes parade out: 12 cold mezze (hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, fattoush, kibbeh nayyeh), 8 hot mezze (manakish, sambousek, fried kibbeh), 4 mixed-grill mains (shish taouk, lamb kofta, kafta, beef shish), three desserts, Turkish coffee.
MICHELIN-recommended in 2024-2026. The price (AED 350pp set) is genuinely fair for the volume and quality. Friday brunch goes to AED 395pp with live music. It's the Lebanese feast benchmark in Dubai.
Must Order
- Set Feast Dinner AED 350
30+ dish parade. The only format. Includes mezze, hot mezze, mains, desserts, coffee. - Friday Set Brunch AED 395
The set feast + live music + extended dessert table. Dubai's defining Lebanese brunch. - Kibbeh Nayyeh (raw lamb tartare) In set
Hand-pounded raw lamb with bulgur and Lebanese spices — fresh-prepared per visit. - Mixed Grill Platter (4 grills) In set
Shish taouk, lamb kofta, kafta, beef shish — the main-course finale.
Pros
- 30+ dish set is unmatched value
- Family-style sharing format perfect for groups
- Beirut-imported flavors are authentic
- Atlantis Palm setting
- Friday brunch is genuinely fun (live music)
Things to Know
- Set-only format — no à la carte flexibility
- Volume can overwhelm 2-person dinners
- Books 2-3 weeks Fri/Sat
- Group of 6+ recommended for the format to work
Final Verdict
Em Sherif Dubai is the city's Lebanese-feast reference. AED 350pp set dinner is genuinely fair for the 30-dish volume; AED 395pp Friday brunch is even better value with live music. Book 2-3 weeks ahead. Best for groups of 4-8.
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FAQs
Is Em Sherif Michelin-starred?
MICHELIN-recommended in 2024-2026 Dubai Guides; does not currently hold a star.
How much does Em Sherif cost?
Set dinner AED 350pp; Friday brunch AED 395pp. Drinks (Lebanese arak available) extra. With one alcoholic drink: AED 450-500pp.
Can I order à la carte?
No — Em Sherif is set-feast only. There is no à la carte format. Vegetarian set available with notice (similar pricing).
Halal?
Yes — Em Sherif is fully halal. Lebanese arak and wine available alongside.
Best for groups?
The set-feast format is built for sharing. Groups of 4-8 work best. 2-person dinners get overwhelmed by the volume — call ahead for a 2-person reduced version.