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For dessert, Sah El Nom's executive chef recommends either the mandarin, cherry or lemon cake
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The entrance to Sah El Nom at Bluewaters Island Dubai
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The indoor and main dining area at Sah El Nom on Bluewaters Island Dubai. There are three sections, including an outdoor terrace and shisha lounge
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Youu can find sections for soups, salads, cold and hot mezze, kibbeh, grills and desserts on the vast menu at Sah El Nom
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The authentic Syrian dishes at Sah El Nom are generously portioned and made for sharing
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Expect plenty of grills and meat on the menu, but there is also enough for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy at Sah El Nom too
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Dishes are beautifully presented, and the atmosphere is more upmarket than the original Sah El Nom restaurant in Dubai
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For dessert, Sah El Nom's executive chef recommends either the mandarin, cherry or lemon cake
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IUOHWAGFJ4BL2U446JSPR3BGKQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=5672442faa6b7c9c7a3b02e4a2b60d19cf89f054e89310c490f8228e9a170dcd&width=400&height=225)
The entrance to Sah El Nom at Bluewaters Island Dubai
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The indoor and main dining area at Sah El Nom on Bluewaters Island Dubai. There are three sections, including an outdoor terrace and shisha lounge
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PZCSRO4N5MO6OQUBDQTJWM2IEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=62c6bf36165e98f690d8a0dcb97022f89776790bde86cc7c11fc5a17f2d4bcf5&width=400&height=225)
Youu can find sections for soups, salads, cold and hot mezze, kibbeh, grills and desserts on the vast menu at Sah El Nom
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JCKQG6ANDHKYCC46KVEZVFGKBU.jpg?smart=true&auth=fbc81d1e400ee50f7b0f9afe16fa129597db2407ed05b8859fa5b8d18d86e617&width=400&height=225)
The authentic Syrian dishes at Sah El Nom are generously portioned and made for sharing
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BJPVTZOWVFJ52ZJTD6LW7DD5AU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8b89264d17c795776a738bbc04827e736a5e535a3444843779e553aff93d2f85&width=400&height=225)
Expect plenty of grills and meat on the menu, but there is also enough for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy at Sah El Nom too
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F4KJQZRKZBBXM6PFEKZRLJGXLE.jpg?smart=true&auth=14145b9ffba0fcfde2f545a382bcb17919c3678cfbd8063fd25c32d1519a0f78&width=400&height=225)
Dishes are beautifully presented, and the atmosphere is more upmarket than the original Sah El Nom restaurant in Dubai
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CREZMLE2RMSCM22NQ7JNQ7M6GI.jpg?smart=true&auth=617faf378af073bf33766e790d7f15d68fec2a1e27c3412a5d28f7fd6ada9ea2&width=400&height=225)
For dessert, Sah El Nom's executive chef recommends either the mandarin, cherry or lemon cake
Restaurant review: Syrian restaurant Sah El Nom on Bluewaters Island serves authentic Damascene dishes
The food is entirely and authentically Syrian, but some dishes feature a modern twist
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Katy Gillett
19 September, 2019
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