Marina views
Outdoor tables overlook the Marina, and the location also gives views toward the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.
Abd El Wahab, Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Abd El Wahab is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Marina, valued for its Lebanese mezze, grills and seafood. The outdoor seating brings Marina views, while the fresh fish display lets diners choose catches to be grilled or fried; there is also a dedicated shisha room.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,690 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
A fish display lets you choose fresh catches, with whole fish such as sea bass grilled and deboned beside the table.
Lebanese flavours
Reviews consistently highlight authentic mezze, hummus, grills and dishes such as tender shish tawook.
Group dining
The restaurant has handled large gatherings comfortably, including a group of 15 seated together with food arriving quickly.
Warm service
Several diners describe attentive service, including careful dish explanations and well-paced delivery.
Shisha room
There is a separate shisha room, described by one diner as cozy, alongside outdoor and indoor seating.
Complimentary starters
Guests may receive fresh almonds and other complimentary snacks before ordering.
What to Eat at Abd El Wahab, Dubai Marina 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 Abd El Wahab, Dubai Marina, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Abd El Wahab, Dubai Marina, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Hummus Net +6
“Please come here for food, view and their amazing hummus..!!”
Positive 6Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Please come here for food, view and their amazing hummus..!!”September 2021
“The smoked meats and the hummus are fantastic, as well!”August 2025
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Fatoush salad also with pomegranate Net +3
“The lebanese startes are delucioys including Hummus, fattouch, all salads and the hot appetisers .”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lebanese startes are delucioys including Hummus, fattouch, all salads and the hot appetisers .”February 2025
“We ordered the Chicken Liver with pomegranate sauce and Fatoush Salad also with Pomegranate.”May 2025
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Decadent ice cream engulfed in cotton candy Net +2
“Bassam even offered us a traditional Lebanese dessert which blew our socks off; a decadent ice cream engulfed in cotton candy!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Bassam even offered us a traditional Lebanese dessert which blew our socks off; a decadent ice cream engulfed in cotton candy!”August 2025
“They had cotton candy mixed with ice cream…just amazing!”February 2023
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Ghazel el banet with ice cream Net +2
“The desserts are my favorite especially ghazel el banet with ice cream.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The desserts are my favorite especially ghazel el banet with ice cream.”April 2022
“To end it, make sure to order the ghazel baneet and icecream.”September 2019
Honorable mentions (25)
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Baba ganoush Net +1
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”February 2023
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Baby sausages Net +1
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”February 2023
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Batata hara Net +1
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”February 2023
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“food was super tasty and generous portions. octopus provencial and beetroot salad were my favorite.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“food was super tasty and generous portions. octopus provencial and beetroot salad were my favorite.”April 2021
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Calamari with garlic sauce Net +1
“Phenomenal calamari with garlic sauce.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Phenomenal calamari with garlic sauce.”May 2023
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Chicken liver with pomegranate sauce Net +1
“We ordered the Chicken Liver with pomegranate sauce and Fatoush Salad also with Pomegranate.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the Chicken Liver with pomegranate sauce and Fatoush Salad also with Pomegranate.”May 2025
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Fish skewers Net +1
“Recommend the fried fish and the fish skewers.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recommend the fried fish and the fish skewers.”April 2019
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Fried fish Net +1
“Recommend the fried fish and the fish skewers.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recommend the fried fish and the fish skewers.”April 2019
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Grilled hamour covered in salt Net +1
“Try the grilled Hamour covered in salt. That was very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Try the grilled Hamour covered in salt. That was very delicious.”October 2019
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Grilled sea bass Net +1
“For main course I got grilled sea bass. They actually grilled the whole fish and deboned it next to my table before serving. It was super soft, flaky and fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For main course I got grilled sea bass. They actually grilled the whole fish and deboned it next to my table before serving. It was super soft, flaky and fresh.”February 2023
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Halloumi Net +1
“I enjoyed the lebneh, dipping bread, the yummy crudités, tabbouli, halloumi and hummus.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the lebneh, dipping bread, the yummy crudités, tabbouli, halloumi and hummus.”May 2024
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Lebneh Net +1
“I enjoyed the lebneh, dipping bread, the yummy crudités, tabbouli, halloumi and hummus.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the lebneh, dipping bread, the yummy crudités, tabbouli, halloumi and hummus.”May 2024
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Mix grills Net +1
“Prices are average with excellent quality and very tasteful food, especially the cold appetizers and the Mix grills were awesome.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Prices are average with excellent quality and very tasteful food, especially the cold appetizers and the Mix grills were awesome.”July 2021
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Mixed grill abd el wahab Net +1
“Their mixed grill abd el wahab is my favorite and I would get it again anytime.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their mixed grill abd el wahab is my favorite and I would get it again anytime.”November 2025
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Moutabbal Net +1
“The food is bursting with authentic flavors, from perfectly spiced Fattouch Salad to creamy Moutabbal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is bursting with authentic flavors, from perfectly spiced Fattouch Salad to creamy Moutabbal.”March 2025
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Octopus provencial Net +1
“food was super tasty and generous portions. octopus provencial and beetroot salad were my favorite.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“food was super tasty and generous portions. octopus provencial and beetroot salad were my favorite.”April 2021
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Raw table a shanklish Net +1
“I highly recommend Taboule quinoa ... Tajen and Raw Table a shanklish”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I highly recommend Taboule quinoa ... Tajen and Raw Table a shanklish”July 2025
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Sausage hummus Net +1
“The sausage hummus was also delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sausage hummus was also delicious.”April 2019
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Shish tawook Net +1
“We also ordered The Shish Tawook, which is one of their signature dishes. The chicken was so tender and melts like butter in your mouth.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also ordered The Shish Tawook, which is one of their signature dishes. The chicken was so tender and melts like butter in your mouth.”May 2025
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Shrimp and quinoa fatteh Net +1
“Must try dishes: shrimp and quinoa fatteh - yes quinoa - just super.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Must try dishes: shrimp and quinoa fatteh - yes quinoa - just super.”September 2019
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Tabbouli Net +1
“I enjoyed the lebneh, dipping bread, the yummy crudités, tabbouli, halloumi and hummus.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the lebneh, dipping bread, the yummy crudités, tabbouli, halloumi and hummus.”May 2024
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Taboule quinoa Net +1
“I highly recommend Taboule quinoa ... Tajen and Raw Table a shanklish”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I highly recommend Taboule quinoa ... Tajen and Raw Table a shanklish”July 2025
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Tajen Net +1
“I highly recommend Taboule quinoa ... Tajen and Raw Table a shanklish”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I highly recommend Taboule quinoa ... Tajen and Raw Table a shanklish”July 2025
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Tomato sauce kebap Net +1
“The main dish was delicious as well, but keep in mind that the tomato sauce kebap is seriously spicy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The main dish was delicious as well, but keep in mind that the tomato sauce kebap is seriously spicy.”May 2022
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Vine leaves Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We got a whole lot of food… hummus, baba ganoush, batata hara, vine leaves and baby sausages. Everything arrived quickly and was tasty.”February 2023
Drinks 2
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Espresso martini with turkish coffee Net +1
“They even make an espresso martini with Turkish coffee that’s quite nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They even make an espresso martini with Turkish coffee that’s quite nice.”February 2026
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Wine Net +1
“We got a bottle of Lebanese white wine which was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got a bottle of Lebanese white wine which was delicious.”May 2024
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“Food is not tasty at all grilled chicken is not tasty not spices and not grilled well even after I gave it back to them came as before, Veg soup have extra tomato paste as it’s not required and full of basilla which I never saw in Arabic restaurant before food is 2 out of 10.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food is not tasty at all grilled chicken is not tasty not spices and not grilled well even after I gave it back to them came as before, Veg soup have extra tomato paste as it’s not required and full of basilla which I never saw in Arabic restaurant before food is 2 out of 10.”June 2025
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Veg soup Net −1
“Food is not tasty at all grilled chicken is not tasty not spices and not grilled well even after I gave it back to them came as before, Veg soup have extra tomato paste as it’s not required and full of basilla which I never saw in Arabic restaurant before food is 2 out of 10.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food is not tasty at all grilled chicken is not tasty not spices and not grilled well even after I gave it back to them came as before, Veg soup have extra tomato paste as it’s not required and full of basilla which I never saw in Arabic restaurant before food is 2 out of 10.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance if a Marina-facing table matters; one reviewer recommends booking one or two days ahead.
Choose outside. Ask for an outdoor or balcony table, especially in cooler weather, as reviews consistently rate the exterior views above the inside seating.
Pick fish. If ordering seafood, inspect the fish display and choose a fresh catch for grilling or frying.
Check spice. Ask about heat before ordering the tomato sauce kebap, which one reviewer found seriously spicy.
Validate parking. For valet parking, ask reception for the required stamp so you can avoid the reported 100 AED charge.
Expect crowds. The restaurant can become busy during the fountain show, so plan extra time or reserve if visiting then.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5th Floor,Pier 7 Building,Dubai Marina Mall
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
One reviewer reported food poisoning after a fish-focused lunch, with two diners hospitalised; this is a serious isolated allegation to weigh carefully.
Manager complaint
A first-time diner described the front-desk manager as extremely rude and lacking hospitality etiquette.
Uneven service
One repeat diner said service was good overall but felt forgotten on two of three visits.
Small portions
A reviewer found the food mediocre and the portions smaller than expected.
Old decor
One diner felt the decoration looked dated and made the restaurant less inviting for lingering over shisha or drinks.
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The Bottom Line
Abd El Wahab is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Marina where the setting is a major part of the experience. Diners come for mezze such as hummus and fattoush, mixed grills, seafood and a Marina-facing table. The fresh fish display is a useful feature: you can choose a catch, and one guest had a whole sea bass grilled and deboned beside the table.
Outdoor seating is the safer choice if the view matters. Reviews mention the Marina, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, while the restaurant can get busy during the fountain show. Booking ahead is sensible for a good table, particularly in cooler weather when the balcony is in demand.
A shisha room and alcoholic drinks make it more of an evening destination than a quick meal. Food feedback is mostly strong, with particular enthusiasm for hummus, grills, fish, shish tawook and the ghazel baneet dessert. Service is often described as attentive, though one repeat visitor found it inconsistent and other reviews criticise management interactions.
There is also a serious individual report of illness after a fish-heavy lunch, which is worth noting without treating it as a general verdict. Prices are viewed as reasonable by some diners and high by others, reflecting the location. Ask reception about the valet stamp before paying.