Smooth shisha
Reviewers describe the shisha as smooth and well maintained, with coals changed at the right time.
Aaliya Shisha Lounge
Business Bay
Aaliya Shisha Lounge is a Levantine restaurant and terrace shisha lounge in Business Bay, with Arabic grill dishes, drinks and a relaxed setting. Reviews point to smooth, carefully maintained shisha and an outdoor atmosphere suited to lingering over dinner or cocktails.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,486 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Open grill
The open-fire grill lets diners watch food being cooked, with lamb chops receiving especially strong praise.
Outdoor setting
The terrace has a relaxed atmosphere, with reviews noting outdoor seating and views from the lounge.
Food quality
Reviews praise fresh, tasty food, including hummus, grilled meat, mezze and pizza.
Drink selection
Customers mention cocktails and drinks such as Aperol Spritz and whiskey sour, alongside the shisha menu.
Sports viewing
A screen by the bar has shown football and the Euros, adding a casual sports-watching option.
Family friendly
One guest was helped into an outside seat so they could stay with their son.
What to Eat at Aaliya Shisha Lounge How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Aaliya Shisha Lounge, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Aaliya Shisha Lounge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Hummus Net +2
“The hummus and the meat was so good with the garlic souce!!!can’t wait to come back”
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Review excerpts
“The hummus and the meat was so good with the garlic souce!!!can’t wait to come back”May 2024
“The hummus was creamy and perfectly seasoned, the falafel was crispy on the outside and delightfully moist on the inside, and the stuffed grape leaves were a delightful combination of tangy and savory.”May 2023
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Pizza Net +2
“The pizzas were good but the lamb were little burned, overall worth a try.”
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“The pizzas were good but the lamb were little burned, overall worth a try.”February 2026
“Enjoyed the pizza and fries the soft lighting was mood enhancing.”October 2025
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Falafel Net +1
“The hummus was creamy and perfectly seasoned, the falafel was crispy on the outside and delightfully moist on the inside, and the stuffed grape leaves were a delightful combination of tangy and savory.”
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“The hummus was creamy and perfectly seasoned, the falafel was crispy on the outside and delightfully moist on the inside, and the stuffed grape leaves were a delightful combination of tangy and savory.”May 2023
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Fries Net +1
“Enjoyed the pizza and fries the soft lighting was mood enhancing.”
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“Enjoyed the pizza and fries the soft lighting was mood enhancing.”October 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“But my absolut Highlight is the chef Kalfhun, we ate so many times here and the food was always delicious especialy the lamb chops. I have never had better lamb chops in my life!!! Thanks to the hole staff for this amazing experience here!!!”
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“But my absolut Highlight is the chef Kalfhun, we ate so many times here and the food was always delicious especialy the lamb chops. I have never had better lamb chops in my life!!! Thanks to the hole staff for this amazing experience here!!!”March 2024
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Meditation dish Net +1
“The meditation dish was absolutely divine, nourishing, grounding, and full of flavor.”
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“The meditation dish was absolutely divine, nourishing, grounding, and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“The kebabs were juicy and packed with flavor, while the mixed grill platter offered a delightful assortment of meats that catered to every palate.”
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“The kebabs were juicy and packed with flavor, while the mixed grill platter offered a delightful assortment of meats that catered to every palate.”May 2023
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Stuffed grape leaves Net +1
“The hummus was creamy and perfectly seasoned, the falafel was crispy on the outside and delightfully moist on the inside, and the stuffed grape leaves were a delightful combination of tangy and savory.”
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Review excerpts
“The hummus was creamy and perfectly seasoned, the falafel was crispy on the outside and delightfully moist on the inside, and the stuffed grape leaves were a delightful combination of tangy and savory.”May 2023
Drinks 2
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Aperol spritz Net +1
“Since we came here after dinner we only had couple drinks, my lady ordered aperol spritz and for myself i took whiskey sour, wich was nice i can say.”
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Review excerpts
“Since we came here after dinner we only had couple drinks, my lady ordered aperol spritz and for myself i took whiskey sour, wich was nice i can say.”March 2025
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Whiskey sour Net +1
“Since we came here after dinner we only had couple drinks, my lady ordered aperol spritz and for myself i took whiskey sour, wich was nice i can say.”
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Review excerpts
“Since we came here after dinner we only had couple drinks, my lady ordered aperol spritz and for myself i took whiskey sour, wich was nice i can say.”March 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Drinks 1
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Beer Net −1
“Flat beer, and we got scammed with the bill.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Flat beer, and we got scammed with the bill.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bill. Review the itemised bill before paying, as one customer reported extra charges added before tax and service.
Try outdoors. Ask about terrace seating if you want the lounge’s outdoor atmosphere rather than an indoor table.
Use valet. If you are driving, look for the valet service outside the venue.
Watch sports. For a livelier evening, check whether football or another match is showing on the screen by the bar.
Request blanket. For a cooler outdoor evening, ask whether a blanket is available; one guest was offered one when it became chilly.
Allow time. Allow extra time for drinks, particularly if service is busy; one diner waited 15 minutes after three requests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The First Collection
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Bill concerns
One customer reported extra charges appearing on items before tax and service, so check the bill carefully.
Slow drinks
A solo diner waited 15 minutes for a drink after asking three times, despite the restaurant being quiet.
Inconsistent service
One review found a simple chair-change request unnecessarily difficult, despite praising the setting.
Burned lamb
A customer enjoyed the pizzas but found the lamb slightly burned.
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The Bottom Line
Aaliya Shisha Lounge is a Levantine restaurant and terrace shisha spot in Business Bay. You can come for shisha, Arabic grill food, cocktails or a casual meal, with reviews especially highlighting smooth flavours and attentive coal changes. The open-fire grill is part of the experience, and lamb chops, hummus, mezze and pizza all receive positive mentions.
The mood is relaxed rather than formal. Customers describe outdoor seating, cosy seats, soft lighting and a terrace with views; there is also a screen by the bar for football and other live sports. Families are accommodated too: one guest was helped to an outside seat so they could sit with their son.
Valet parking is mentioned outside. Service is a clear strength in many reviews, but it is not perfectly consistent. One diner waited 15 minutes for a drink after asking three times, while another found a simple chair change unnecessarily difficult.
A separate review reported extra charges on some items before tax and service, so check the bill before paying. One customer also found the lamb slightly burned. Prices are described as not cheap, which fits the more polished hotel-lounge setting; come when you have time to settle in rather than expecting a rushed meal.
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