Ninive

Cosy outdoor space with beautiful decor. Highly recommend the tamarind chicken and hummus!
The couscous and lamb chops could have been better. Overall amazing vibe and delicious cocktails.

The ambience and atmosphere is near perfect with the Arabian night vibe and is a great spot in winter but in terms of being a bib gourmand. It did not live up to the hype as the food was below average in comparison to the other options there are in Dubai.
The prices were not justified in my opinion as I had gotten a mix grill for 610 aed which was not that great.

Overall, a great place to take a tourist but not for food just vibes.

As we entered from the front of the building we had a hard time finding the restaurant. We asked multiple people who worked there and they couldn't guide us well. Finally we had to cut across another restaurant and found our way. The ladies at the front desk were all smiles, which I loved. We were taken to our table.as we had a large group they managed to re arrange and seat us all together in a nice area just to ourselves. The staff were just amazing. Very attentive and polite. I managed to get the name Hamza and he was always checking up on us. The food was delicious and the first time trying certain dishes. The quantity is also good enough to share with one more person. There was a minimum charge of AED300 per person for that night as it was a weekend with a large group, which they tell you in advance. I had a great time there. At one point i was feeling so hot and they managed to put a fan facing my table. Thank you to the staff for a job well done. Must visit here for sure.

The vibe was vibing, the food was normal … Instagramable place … follow me @nefertiti. 001 (IG)

Delicious food, great vibes and friendly staff. The outdoor area is a little warm in the summer but you can manage with The fans they have. DJ was something else classic old songs. Definitely will come again. Recommended!

Awesome food, it was a little hot they should probably get more fans but other than that the food was amazing.

Good food, great service, even better atmosphere. We had the tamarind chicken and feta salad for starters and they were delicious. We then shared the mixed grill for main. The portion was huge - flavour wise we loved the prawns, lamb and Wagyu but the flavour on adana somewhat lacked. Would come again to try the other dishes as they looked great.

Unbelievable atmosphere, music, food and service. My favourite place in Dubai. Perfect for a special occasion! Obsessed with Ninive!

Expensive place and the music is bad old dj, too many times I talked to the manager but no response, also the hookah its bad no good.

Honestly, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious
But there is a big problem and that they do not respect Muslims who are fasting during the month of Ramadan, as they play songs before and during Aftar! At least it should be extinguished if for 10 minutes!

The vibe was immaculate, one of the best i have ever experienced as the DJ was vibing his heart out and did not miss once! The service was top notch as we were served by Luka. The food was outstanding, the grilled shrimp skewer was perfect, the fattoush was amazing and full of flavor, the lamb chops were nice and tender and the superstar of the meal was the tashreeb, the meat was perfectly tender and the plate was full of flavor. I highly recommend it.

I was there last weekend and there were few things we didnt like about this place! The staffs were so forgetful that we had to ask over and over and one of them had the audacity to ask while I ordered a drink and a tea together if I wanted both at the same time which I did and he even forgot to bring my drink while put it in the receipt which I didnt complain as I was with friends! Maybe they can write down when they cant memorize orders! We also asked for another light to see what we were eating which they forgot too and main thing is whole night we couldnt here eachothers talk at all as the music was so loud like it is a night club with non-standard speaker right above our heads! Will never visit again!

The atmosphere takes you back to the lovely Marrakesh, food is amazingly delicious the music is wonderful.we were served by MoMo the young enthusiastic guy who was helpful and an extra mile to help, suggest and serve with a big smile

Really overpriced and the food is terrible! Decor of the place is beautiful, but that’s about it. Service is average. But for the prices they charge I would expect everything to be top notch.
Music also was terrible.
Would not go back again, waste of money.

What a great time spend in Ninive! I would totally recommend this place. We had ordered tea which was not very sweet, the waiters redid it and offered us a few dishes. The staff is very competent and pleasant I recommend this place 100%

Amazing food, authentic with a twist! We wanted to thank the chef for the food and he actually came out to welcome us. Staff is very nice, Momo our waiter was great! He has amazing customer service and very nice personality. Shisha was good also really recommend it

Enjoyed my birthday meal at Ninive, excellent food, drink and service. We were served by Momo, who was both knowledgeable and professional. He recommended good dishes, drinks and was an absolute vibe.

Highly recommend Ninive!

Ninive is a hotspot for those wanting to delve into cuisines from North Africa, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Morocco in a romantic setting. Usually an al-fresco set-up, the Middle-Eastern restaurant has erected traditional Bedouin tents so that diners can still get the best out of the views of the spectacular Dubai skyline as you tuck into delicious dishes. For those who appreciate tunes as they munch away, a DJ pumps out music every day from 8pm.

It’s all about the atmosphere and decor. Food was average, not even authentic Moroccan but excellent presentation. Music was too frustrating, it can easily put you to sleep, especially with the dim lights. If only they distribute blankets, I can guarantee you a goodnight sleep there!

I texted them on Instargram in advance asking what kind of music is usually played and was told that Arabic/Moroccan music was the main vibe, but unfortunately that wasn’t true and it was really disappointing. They could’ve simply been honest so one can set realistic expectations.

Tres bel endroit! Très cosy! Music electro orientale sympa en ambiance (un peu forte parfois pour parler mais vraiment top)

Cuisine très raffinée! Pastilla succulente.
Couscous de qualité.

Petit bémol la shisha n’est pas au top, le shisha man ne passe souvent et on mettait du temps à avoir nos verres malgré nos différentes relances.

Dommage pour un tel endroit.

Came here yesterday for Iftar.
The ambience was super nice!
Only disappointment was the food. We were 5 people and the food that was served in the set menu is “sharing” but the food quantity was only enough for 3 people. We left the restaurant hungry after fasting all day. The quality of the food is also not the best for the price that is paid. Extremely disappointed, would not recommend this place in ramadan to anyone.

The ambiance in this restaurant is amazing! The food was out of this world. Hands down the best dinner experience in Dubai!

Not easy to reserve
the man on door unfriendly.nothing so special about the place, price extremely high, its a shisha place where lamborghini owners meet
so if you are one of them they will wel come you so good and they will be so friendly

The DJ, was top. The food is okay. But the drinks took so long to arrive, i had to call the waitress twice to ask for it. The atmosphere was the highlight. I would come again if the service improves.

Evening vibe is amazing! Cool music remix Arabic + Western motives, I enjoyed it. Food is very good, tried watermelon hallumi salad, many types of chiken, Avocado guacomole, lamb everything was amazing. Deserts are also good, phistaschio thing is must try.

Been waiting for ninive winter vibes, and this year they brought their A game. Amazing place and a mesmerizing atmosphere.

Great vibes, the design and the seatings are fabulous, food is good. Minimum spend 250 aed per person

Ambience:
Beautifully designed restaurant. Since the weather is nice we sat outdoor and enjoyed the Arabic vibe of the ambience. The sitting arrangement is nice, use of greenery is just right but the only problem is the uncomfortable tables and chairs. The choice of chairs and tables are not the best.
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Food:
Typical Arabic food. The portions are not the typical size you find in other Arabic restaurant (much smaller) and the quality was ok.
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Service:
Definitely not the best and not to the standards of DIFC restaurants. The gentleman who was serving us was forcing and pushing our food order, insisting that what we were ordering wasn’t enough for the 3 people that we were and that was very annoying since each person has an understanding of the amount of food one can eat and I personally found it very disrespecting that he was having an opinion about that and I explained to him that if we need more food we will order and we don’t like to waste food.
Also when we asked for the bill the first thing the person in charged mentioned was ‘ how much tip’, this was the first time I encountered such an attitude in any restaurant. We always leave a tip as an appreciation for the service we receive but having someone telling us was very repulsive.
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Overall:
The impression I got from the way we were treated wasn’t that the intention is for the guests to have a great experience and enjoy their night but rather to spend money which is the worse impression you can have from any business in my opinion.

Ninive is somewhat hard to locate but it's worth the trip if you're looking for a really cool atmosphere and great food!
I recommend researching the menu before you go if you're unfamiliar with local cuisine- because when you look up all the strange words you're going to want to try everything on the menu!
The drinks are well mixed and enjoyable, the sisha is tasty and smooth and the music makes you feel like you're out in the exotic desert somewhere.
Beware that they will politely move you out within two hours EXACTLY and the dress code is somewhat fancy/elegant.
Overall an awesome place to eat and hangout. We ate her twice in our four day stay!

Very nice atmosphere which has mixture of modern and Arabic taste. I had lamb chop, and a few drinks and shisha with friends. It’s not reasonable but it worths to spend for this place!

Cozy atmosphere on a terrace enriched with a mix of wood and greeneries, right below the Emirates Towers. The staff is attentive and food was very good; Zaalouk, Cheese Briwat and Tashreeb were all quite tasty. Prices are on the high end.

Best Moroccan restaurant with shisha in Dubai. The vibes and live music are addictive.
Food is great and shisha is really nice. A nice lounge seating

This restaurant was recommended by friends who live in Dubai. Outdoor and semi-outdoor environment with comfortable cushion seating. Specialty in Moroccan fare. We had many appetizers and enjoyed every one of them. Ambiance is A plus, we didn´t want to leave. After long time we went back to Ninive, now they are covered with tent however the atmosphere is super cozy and warm inside, same as when it’s open terrace, food was to die for, we had few refreshing cocktails but the best was a waiter, it’s always a Must Go place in our travel list

Didn’t have the chance to try the food but definitely coming back to try it. I loved the atmosphere there.

Food not good also DJ is so bad he is Arabic and say I can’t speak Arabic, food very expensive for nothing and last they bring me wrong invoice with higher amount which I think he mean it

One of my favorite places in Dubai. Outdoors Moroccan/oriental delicatessen, laid back atmosphere in an oriental setting one could call boho-ish which is nice to find in Dubai, considering you are at the bottom of the Emirates Towers, one of the utmost exclusive locations in Dubai. I rate food, service and atmosphere a solid A if not A+ on certain evenings. Pricey but well worth it. Two thumbs up:)

Nice food and atmosphere. Suitable for winter nights. For some reason I got allergy from the plants around the sofa. I would recommend the middle tables in the open area

We been to Ninive as we heard that was the great place to eat Oriental food, We were not disappointed, every dish was delightful, try beef Tamarin sauce!

Excellent food
Shesha available
Romantic cozy atmosphere
Make sure too book a table a head of time
Crowded in the week end
Service is slow and could use some improvement, i kept calling the waiter many times but it took a while for getting extra bread and ordering desert
Also, waiters should explain the menu option in more friendly way
Overall experience was fantastic

Ps: i highly recommend the chocolate cake

Going there often during both winter/ summer season and this place offers two great different faces, open air with a great view on DIFC during winter, and great climatized tent during summer, bringing a nice touch of typicality. Good service and great food, on top of a very great Iftar menu during Ramadan time! And the Lamb shoulder is amazing!

Amazing place loved the vibe, gin and tonic was fabulous and the blueberry mint shisha was top class