Bait Maryam
A home-style Levantine restaurant by the lake in JLT, named after the chef's mother, holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and known for affordable prices and frequent queues.
Run by Chef Salam Dakkak and named after her mother, this restaurant serves home-style dishes from Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. Signatures include Maryam fukhara (kibbeh meatballs slow-cooked in pomegranate molasses) and Fatet Maryam Musakhan, with kunafa kheshne recommended for dessert. It also features a glass-enclosed terrace with lake views. It has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2022 and remains listed in the 2026 edition. Michelin notes it is "worth the queue," so booking ahead is recommended, though weekday lunches are easier to secure. Around AED 230 for two. Located on the ground floor of the Damac Lake Terrace building in Cluster D, JLT.
Opening hours
Sunday to Thursday 10:00-22:30, Friday and Saturday 10:00-23:30
Nearby sights
- Dubai Marina & JBR
- Bluewaters Island
- The View at The Palm
- Palm Jumeirah / Atlantis The Palm
- Ski Dubai
- Madinat Jumeirah & Souk Madinat
- Burj Al Arab
- Dubai Miracle Garden