Club Vista Mare · Palm Jumeirah · Dubai
Authentic Turkish Restaurant in Dubai
A taste of Türkiye, by the sea.
Charcoal-grilled kebabs, handmade mezze and stone-baked pide, bringing the authentic flavours of Türkiye to the waterfront of Palm Jumeirah.
The restaurant
Authentic Turkish Restaurant on Palm Jumeirah
Karaf by Bahçe is an authentic Turkish restaurant in Dubai, on the beachfront at Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, serving charcoal-grilled kebabs, hot and cold mezze, stone-baked pide and traditional Turkish desserts.
Inspired by the traditional kitchens and grill houses of Türkiye, our menu brings together charcoal-grilled meats, freshly prepared mezze, stone-baked pide and classic Turkish flavours made for sharing. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner indoors or on our waterfront terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Whether you are looking for a Turkish restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, authentic Turkish food in Dubai or relaxed waterfront dining, Karaf by Bahçe brings traditional Turkish flavours to one of the island’s most distinctive beachfront settings.
The kitchen
Charcoal-Grilled Kebabs, Stone-Baked Pide & Fresh Mezze
At the heart of Karaf by Bahçe is a traditional Turkish kitchen built around fire, fresh ingredients and recipes made for sharing. Our charcoal grill brings out the flavour of tender kebabs, while our stone oven turns out freshly baked pide and lahmacun throughout the day.
Hot and cold mezze are prepared fresh, alongside classic Turkish dishes inspired by the kitchens and grill houses of Türkiye. It’s authentic Turkish food, simply prepared and served at our waterfront Turkish restaurant in Dubai on Palm Jumeirah.
Why guests choose Karaf
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Cooked over charcoal
Kebabs and grills are finished over live charcoal rather than a gas grill, which is what gives Turkish şiş its char and its smoke.
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Beachfront tables
Club Vista Mare sits at the entrance to Palm Jumeirah, so the terrace faces open water and the Dubai skyline beyond it.
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Built for sharing
The menu is designed around mezze and shared grills, including metre-long Adana and Urfa kebabs for a table.
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Families welcome
There is a dedicated children’s menu, and the terrace has room for pushchairs.
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Open late, every day
Service runs from 11:00 until 01:00 seven days a week, so late dinners are never a problem.
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Shisha on the terrace
Shisha is served outdoors, facing the water.
Looking for a Turkish restaurant in Dubai
Turkish food in Dubai covers a lot of ground, from shawarma counters to grill houses to full ocakbaşı restaurants. Karaf by Bahçe belongs to the last group: a kitchen built around a charcoal grill and a stone oven, with a mezze list long enough to make a meal on its own.
That means the things people usually travel for are all here. The kebab list covers the regional styles properly: Adana and Urfa for minced lamb, Beyti for the wrapped version, Ali Nazik over smoked aubergine and yoghurt, and şiş cut from tenderloin. Lahmacun comes in both Antep and the spicier Halep style. Pide is baked to order.
If you are comparing options and searching for the best Turkish restaurant in Dubai, the honest advice is to look at how a kitchen handles the basics rather than at any ranking. Ask whether the mezze are made in-house, whether the grill runs on charcoal, and whether the bread is baked on site. Those three answers separate authentic Turkish food from an approximation of it.
Visit us
Find us on Palm Jumeirah
Karaf by Bahçe
- Address
- Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Hours
- Open daily 11:00 – 01:00
- Phone
- +971 58 127 66 33
- info@karaf.ae
Frequently asked questions
Turkish Restaurant in Dubai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karaf by Bahçe a Turkish restaurant in Dubai?
Yes. Karaf by Bahçe is an authentic Turkish restaurant in Dubai, on the beachfront at Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. The kitchen cooks over charcoal and in a stone oven, and the menu covers grilled kebabs, hot and cold mezze, pide, lahmacun, döner and traditional Turkish desserts.
Where exactly is the restaurant on Palm Jumeirah?
The address is Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Club Vista Mare is the waterfront dining terrace at the entrance to the island, at the start of the Palm Jumeirah trunk, so it is reached without driving the length of the Palm.
What Turkish food is served?
Charcoal-grilled kebabs including Adana, Urfa, Beyti and Ali Nazik; hot and cold mezze made in-house; pide and lahmacun baked to order in the stone oven; döner, salads, fresh breads, and desserts finished with pistachio and clotted cream. The full menu with prices is on our digital menu.
Is there outdoor seating by the water?
Yes. The terrace at Club Vista Mare faces open water and the Dubai skyline beyond it, which makes it as suited to a long lunch as to dinner after sunset. Shisha is served outdoors.
What are the opening hours?
Open daily from 11:00 until 01:00, serving lunch, dinner and late tables every day of the week including weekends.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. Much of the mezze list is vegetarian, including hummus, fava, muhammara, haydari, saksuka and aubergine salad, along with several salads and the cheese and vegetable pide from the stone oven.
Do you serve rakı and alcohol?
Yes. Karaf by Bahçe is licensed and serves Turkish rakı by the measure and by the bottle, alongside wine, beer, spirits and cocktails. Turkish tea and Turkish coffee are also served.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Tables can be reserved online through the booking link on this site, by calling +971 58 127 66 33, or by WhatsApp on the same number. Booking ahead is advisable for terrace tables at weekends.
Is it suitable for lunch, dinner and larger tables?
Both. Lunch is quieter and the terrace catches the water; evenings run late. The menu is built around mezze and shared grills, including metre-long Adana and Urfa kebabs, so it works well for groups, and there is a children’s menu for families.