Restaurants 1 MICHELIN Star · 2025 Guide Most Beautiful Restaurants Guide Downtown Dubai

Jamavar Dubai

Name: Jamavar Dubai
Address: Address Residences Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971 4 553 7852
Price range: $$$$

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Best For: Accessible Michelin-Starred Indian DiningPolished contemporary Indian dining ambience suitable for lunch, business meals and celebrations.

Jamavar Dubai Indian fine-dining room in the Opera District

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The DPL Verdict

“The best-value Michelin-starred experience in this guide for diners who want regional Indian cooking without committing to a high-priced tasting menu.”

Restaurant Overview

A one-star regional Indian restaurant in Dubai's Opera District, led by executive chef Surender Mohan with flexible lunch, à la carte and seasonal chef's-table formats.

Jamavar Dubai is the easiest Michelin-starred restaurant in this shortlist to use for a normal lunch or dinner rather than a long fixed tasting. Executive chef Surender Mohan draws from several Indian regions, with signatures such as Old Delhi butter chicken and Sindhi methi gosht. The weekday lunch starts at AED 99 for two courses, while the main experience is à la carte. A Wine & Spice pairing and limited-date Kashmir chef's table add special-occasion options. The central Opera District location and daily service make it a practical value winner, although the final à la carte spend depends heavily on premium seafood, meat and drinks.

Restaurant Details

Cuisine: Regional Indian
Recognition: One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025
MICHELIN Guide edition: MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025
Chef: Surender Mohan
Signature dishes: Chandni Chowk ki aloo tikki, Old Delhi butter chicken, Sindhi methi gosht, Malabar prawns
Tasting-menu format: No permanent tasting menu is advertised; limited seasonal chef's-table experiences are offered on selected dates.
Tasting-menu price: No standing tasting-menu price; weekday lunch is AED 99, AED 139 or AED 160 before VAT and municipality fees.
À la carte: Yes; lunch, all-day and à la carte menus are published.
Average price per person: Plan roughly AED 160-450 food only outside premium dishes; this is a planning range, not a fixed menu price.
Beverage pairings: Wine & Spice pairing experiences are advertised; price and availability require live confirmation.
Seating: 72-seat indoor dining room, bar and approximately 40-seat outdoor terrace
Design style: Lutyens-inspired Indian palace glamour
Interior and visual experience: Jamavar layers rainforest-green marble, cast-print tiles, a Tree of Life mirror mural, silver-leaf panels, hand-gilded wallcovering and crystal chandeliers. The terrace adds greenery while the main room supplies the strongest architectural detail.
View type: Opulent interior with a landscaped terrace and Downtown outlook
Signature visual features: Tree of Life mirror mural, Rainforest-green marble, Hand-gilded wallcovering, Crystal chandeliers
Best seating area: Choose the main dining room for the chandeliers and Lutyens-inspired details; request the terrace only in cooler weather.
Outdoor dining: Yes; a terrace is published, subject to weather and availability.
Alcohol: Licensed; the restaurant advertises Wine & Spice pairing experiences. Alcohol is for guests aged 21+.
Dietary options: Multiple vegetarian dishes are marked on the current menu. The restaurant asks guests to speak to the team about allergens; cross-contact cannot be excluded.
Halal status: No public halal certification was found. Alcohol is served; confirm meat sourcing and individual dishes directly.
Age policy: No minimum age is prominently published; confirm child suitability and evening seating policy before booking.
Reservation policy: Advance booking recommended for dinner, weekends, terrace seating and limited chef's-table dates; confirm live cancellation terms.
Best time to visit: Monday-Friday lunch is the clearest value; reserve dinner or the terrace for celebrations.
Parking and valet: Valet and nearby Opera District parking are available; confirm the current restaurant validation arrangement.

Opening Hours

Monday-Sunday: 12:00 PM-midnight. Weekday lunch runs Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM; confirm last orders on the live booking page.

Dress Code Policy

Smart casual is the safest choice. A strict public dress-code list is not prominent on the current Dubai page; avoid beachwear and sportswear.

Menu Price Guide

Monday-Friday lunch: AED 99 for two courses, AED 139 for three or AED 160 for four, before VAT and municipality fees. À la carte dining is available.

Reservation Status

Advance booking recommended for dinner, weekends, terrace seating and limited chef's-table dates; confirm live cancellation terms.

Jamavar Dubai Comparison Table

Compare current prices, best day to go, map area, dress code, booking method, verified date, and alternatives before confirming this venue.

Option	Current Prices	Best Day	Map Area	Dress Code	Booking Method	Last checked	Alternatives
Jamavar Dubai	Monday-Friday lunch: AED 99 for two courses, AED 139 for three or AED 160 for four, before VAT and municipality fees. À la carte dining is available.	Monday-Sunday: 12:00 PM-midnight. Weekday lunch runs Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM; confirm last orders on the live booking page.	Downtown Dubai	Smart casual is the safest choice. A strict public dress-code list is not prominent on the current Dubai page; avoid beachwear and sportswear.	Reserve through the official site, especially for dinner, terrace tables and the limited eight-seat chef's table. Confirm allergens, taxes, live menu availability and cancellation terms.	2026-07-18	Trèsind Studio, avatāra, Orfali Bros
Trèsind Studio	AED 1,350 per person for the tasting menu, food only, paid in advance.	Monday-Saturday: two dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:15 PM. Sunday closed.	Palm Jumeirah	Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear, trainers and running shoes; gentlemen should wear long trousers and closed shoes.	A reservation and full advance payment are required. Submit allergies when booking, arrive before the fixed seating, and review cancellation terms before paying.	2026-07-18	Jamavar Dubai
avatāra	AED 595 per person for the current experience menu, inclusive of taxes. Beverage pairings are additional.	Tuesday-Sunday: 6:00 PM-11:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday lunch seating at 1:30 PM. Monday closed.	Dubai Hills	Smart elegant. The official policy excludes beachwear and trainers; closed, polished footwear is recommended.	Full advance payment is required. Request vegan, gluten-free and allergy accommodations before paying, and allow about two and a half hours for the experience.	2026-07-18	Jamavar Dubai
Orfali Bros	The OG tasting menu is AED 395; The Voyage menu is AED 850. Optional add-ons and the AED 80 non-alcoholic pairing cost extra.	Wednesday-Monday: dinner service. Tuesday closed. Select the live time slot on the official reservation calendar.	Jumeirah	Relaxed smart casual. The official site does not publish a strict formal code; avoid beachwear and sportswear for dinner.	Reserve through the official SevenRooms link. Menus use prepayment and the published policy applies cancellation charges inside 72 hours; disclose allergies before paying.	2026-07-18	Jamavar Dubai

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Last: Jul 18, 2026 | Next: Jul 25, 2026

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Monday-Friday lunch: AED 99 for two courses, AED 139 for three or AED 160 for four, before VAT and municipality fees. À la carte dining is available.

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Reservation Notes

Reserve through the official site, especially for dinner, terrace tables and the limited eight-seat chef's table. Confirm allergens, taxes, live menu availability and cancellation terms.

Pros / Why We Love It

Weekday lunch begins at AED 99 before local fees
Daily service and flexible à la carte ordering
Broad vegetarian choice and a central Downtown location

Cons / Drawbacks

×The AED 99 headline is a weekday set-menu entry point, not an average dinner bill
×No minimum-age policy is prominently published
×No public halal certification was found

Location Map

Address Residences Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MICHELIN Stars does Jamavar Dubai have?▼

Jamavar Dubai received One MICHELIN Star in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025.

How much is Jamavar Dubai?▼

The current weekday lunch is AED 99 for two courses, AED 139 for three or AED 160 for four, before 5% VAT and 7% municipality fees. À la carte dinner spend varies by order.

Does Jamavar Dubai have vegetarian food?▼

Yes. The current menu marks multiple vegetarian dishes. Allergies and vegan requirements should still be discussed before the reservation.

Is Jamavar Dubai halal?▼

No public halal certification was found during verification, and the restaurant serves alcohol. Ask the venue directly about meat sourcing and specific dishes.