Is Nusr-Et (Salt Bae) worth it?
Skip itLives up to the hype · +5Salt Bae's showy steakhouse at Four Seasons Jumeirah, famous for gold-leaf steaks and big bills
Usually not worth it. Google 4.1 is weak for its price and fame, and recent reviews say 'not worth the hype'.
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The show, the gold leaf and a possible photo with the man himself are what you're paying for.
Why Reality is 29
Lives up to its fame2/5Google 4.1 is weak for its price and fame, and recent reviews say 'not worth the hype'.
Value for money1/5Reviewers repeatedly call it overpriced for small, ordinary steaks; gold-leaf dishes run into the thousands of AED.
Can’t get it elsewhere2/5The Salt Bae show is the only distinctive part; Nusr-Et has around 30 branches worldwide and Dubai is full of steakhouses.
Easy to do4/5Open daily noon to past midnight with valet parking; bookings advised but obtainable. Taxi only.
What people loved
Theatrical tableside service — salt sprinkles, gold leaf, meat carved at the tableLunch set menu (about AED 180–300) is the reasonable way in, and some diners call it good valueStandout dishes such as the beef sushi roll, plus a good cocktail listProfessional staff and a chance of photos with Salt Bae himselfWhat wore them down
Expensive for the quality — reviewers say similar steak costs much less elsewhere in DubaiSmall portions and bland or small steak cuts are recurring complaintsViral bills and gold-steak stunts make the brand feel like it's selling the owner's imageLoud music makes it hard to have a relaxed dinnerGoogle 4.1 is low for a restaurant at this price levelKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Reservations strongly recommended for evenings and weekends; some diners book months ahead for holidays.
PricesLunch set menu about AED 180–300 (starter, main, dessert); burger around AED 140–160; gold-leaf 'Golden Ottoman' Wagyu steak AED 3,500; golden tomahawk several thousand AEDSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Typical spendOwner Nusret Gökçe puts a solo diner at about US$100; a 2026 reviewer paid around US$200 per person for a standard steak dinnerSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 12:00–00:30Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationBook ahead online or by phone, especially for evenings, weekends and kitchen-facing tables; waits can still happenSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereRestaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach; no metro nearby — taxi from Downtown Dubai is roughly 15 min. Valet and on-site parkingSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Salt Bae appearanceNot guaranteed; some diners report him working the room and posing for photosSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
In their words
“Only giving the place a 3 as it’s definitely not worth the hype and money you pay.”
“the cost coming to around $200 per person for a standard steak meal, nothing special.”
“ordered the 3 course Nusret experience lunch. The food was great, the service was great and the price was reasonable!”
“The steak was a disappointment, too bland and too small of a cut”
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to eat at Nusr-Et Dubai?
The lunch set menu is about AED 180–300. At dinner, spending around US$100–200 per person is common, and gold-leaf steaks cost AED 3,500 or more.
Will Salt Bae be at the Dubai restaurant?
Not guaranteed. Some diners report meeting him and getting photos, but there's no schedule.
Where is Nusr-Et in Dubai?
In the Restaurant Village at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah 2.
Do I need a reservation at Nusr-Et Dubai?
Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for evenings, weekends and kitchen-facing seats.
Is Nusr-Et Dubai worth it?
As a one-time show, possibly; for the steak itself, many reviewers say it's overpriced and not worth the hype.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Nusr-Et Dubai — official page
- Arabian Business — 'We are not expensive': Salt Bae defends high prices for steak
- Two Continents — Salt Bae restaurant in Dubai
- Google Maps — Nusr-Et Steakhouse Dubai