Orfali Bros opened in 2021 at Wasl 51 in Jumeirah 1, run by the Syrian chef Mohamad Orfali and his brothers Wassim and Omar. The room is light and airy under a striking two-storey open kitchen, and the food is original, playful small plates — Mediterranean at their core with influences from everywhere the brothers have cooked. It took a Michelin star in 2024 and has kept it, and it sits high on MENA's 50 Best Restaurants list.
It opens Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays) for lunch from noon to 6pm and dinner from 7pm to 11pm, with three set menus — Aromas of Aleppo, The OG Menu and The Voyage Menu — alongside the à la carte, and no minimum spend. It is the table Dubai's chefs eat at on their night off, which is the best recommendation a room can have.
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Ordering at Orfali Bros: the menus, the dishes and the timing
Orfali Bros first appeared in the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand before it was promoted to a star. In 2023 it topped MENA's 50 Best list, and in 2024 it entered the World's 51 to 100 list.
The menus
Guests can order à la carte or choose a set menu. The house currently offers three. Aromas of Aleppo nods to the family's Syrian roots, while The OG Menu and The Voyage Menu complete the set. Solo diners can build their own selection from the card.
Dishes that show the style
The cooking starts from Middle Eastern roots and borrows freely. Foie gras comes with quince vinegar and hazelnut miso. The umami éclair pairs porcini, Marmite, cacao nibs and beef prosciutto. Adobo chicken wings sit on the same menu without apology, and desserts come from a pastry case displayed in the room.
The practical points
- The restaurant's own site lists opening from Wednesday to Monday, so check before planning a Tuesday.
- Tables are held for two hours, which suits lunch before an afternoon meeting.
- The drinks list includes kombuchas and other fermented drinks.
- The room has very high ceilings, marble and glass tables and lively music, so it is convivial rather than hushed.
The brothers also run a second venue, Threebros. For a contrasting Michelin evening, see Ossiano or FZN.
Is there a minimum spend at Orfali Bros?
No. It is a bistro with an à la carte and three set menus; you pay for what you order and settle at the restaurant.
What is the dress code at Orfali Bros?
There is none to speak of — it is a bistro. Come as you are.
When is Orfali Bros open?
Wednesday to Monday — closed Tuesdays — with lunch from 12pm to 6pm and dinner from 7pm to 11pm.
Why is Orfali Bros hard to book?
Small room, Michelin star, a place on MENA's 50 Best and a following among the city's own chefs. A week or two of notice for a weekend.