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Bait Maryam

Restaurant · Levantine home cooking$$Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

A homely, female-led Levantine restaurant in JLT holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand, serving Palestinian and wider Levantine dishes in the style of a family kitchen.

At a glance

Type
Levantine home cooking
Area
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Price
$$ · Mid-range
Official site
baitmaryam.com
Last checked
October 23, 2026

Why we recommend it

Bait Maryam, meaning Maryam's house, sets out to cook the way a Levantine family would at home, and its warm, relaxed dining room in Jumeirah Lakes Towers matches the idea. The food draws on Palestinian and wider Levantine traditions, with chef Salam Dakkak recognised as MENA's best female chef in 2022, and the Michelin Guide awards it a Bib Gourmand for good-value cooking.

Expect generous mezze, home-style mains and rice dishes made for sharing, so it is a good place to come with a group and order widely. JLT is easy to reach on the Dubai Metro, but the clusters can be confusing, so allow a few minutes to find Cluster D. Booking ahead at weekends is sensible.

Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026

Bait Maryam FAQs

Does it have Michelin recognition?

Yes, the Michelin Guide lists it with a Bib Gourmand.

What kind of food is served?

Home-style Palestinian and Levantine dishes designed for sharing.

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