Fresh food
Customers describe the shawarma wrap as fresh and flavourful, with especially crisp chips.
Abooz Cafe - Marina
Dubai Marina
Abooz Cafe is a small, friendly cafe in Dubai Marina, known for affordable everyday meals, quick bites and drinks. Reviews particularly highlight the avocado juice, shawarma wraps and welcoming service, though the compact seating and occasional service inconsistencies are worth knowing about.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
498 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Avocado juice
The avocado juice is praised for its balanced sweetness and freshly made taste.
Filipino dishes
Tapsilog, bangsilog and other Filipino dishes received praise for their authentic flavour.
Affordable meals
Several customers found the food reasonably priced, including filling options for breakfast and quick bites.
Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as polite, attentive and accommodating.
Late opening
One customer found it open at around 3am, with a quick, affordable egg mushroom sandwich and coffee.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. If ordering delivery, repeat special instructions clearly and check the order, as shawarma requests were reportedly missed repeatedly.
Specify tea. For tea, state both requirements clearly: no sugar and strong karak, then confirm them at the counter.
Avoid rush. Allow extra time during busy periods, since preparation may slow down when the cafe is crowded.
Try drinks. Consider the avocado juice or Mango Falooda; both were specifically recommended by customers.
Takeaway option. If seating is limited, you can drive in front of the cafe and order takeaway while waiting in the car.
Small seating. Expect a compact dining area, so takeaway may be more comfortable if you want space or quieter conversation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Continental Tower - Shop Number 9 - 1 Tram - opp. Beach residence
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Abooz Special Avocado Juice
This signature-style avocado drink was praised for its balanced sweetness.
Mango Falooda
A customer specifically recommended this dessert-style drink.
Karak tea
Karak tea is a repeat breakfast and tea-time favourite in the reviews.
Chicken momo
The chicken momo was praised for being steaming hot, juicy and served with orange sauce.
Common Concerns
Order accuracy
Delivery instructions have reportedly been missed repeatedly, including extra pickles being replaced with ketchup on shawarmas.
Tea requests
Multiple reviews say tea ordered without sugar sometimes arrives sweet, and requested strong karak tea may be weak.
Busy delays
Food preparation can take longer during rush periods, and one customer waited more than 30 minutes.
Loud music
Loud music during lunch has made phone calls and conversation difficult for one regular customer.
Value concerns
One recent review found the portion too small for the price and felt the meal lacked value.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2 dhs
Karak tea
“Karak tea is also affordable at 2 dhs”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Abooz Cafe is a compact, affordable stop in Dubai Marina for breakfast, quick meals and drinks. The menu has more range than its small footprint suggests: reviewers mention fresh shawarma wraps, burgers, avocado juice and Filipino dishes such as tapsilog and bangsilog. That variety is a real draw if different people want different kinds of comfort food.
The avocado juice is one of the clearest standouts, praised for its sweetness, while the Mango Falooda is a useful dessert-style tip. Karak tea and breakfast also bring repeat customers, and one late-night visitor found an egg mushroom sandwich and caramel macchiato available around 3am. Service is often described as polite, quick and attentive.
There are a few practical caveats. Seating is limited, lunch music can be loud enough to disrupt conversation, and rush periods may bring longer waits. Delivery deserves extra checking: one customer said repeated instructions for shawarmas were ignored, while another reported sugar being added to tea ordered without it.
A takeaway option is available from the car, which helps when the cafe is busy or the seating does not suit your visit. One review also questioned portion value, so expectations on quantity may vary.