Al Hallab Bab El Bahr

Name: Al Hallab Bab El Bahr
Address: 29 Burj Dubai Boulevard - Moh'd Bin Rashed Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144562881

Downtown Dubai

Seafood restaurant Open now 04 456 2881

Al Hallab Bab El Bahr is a contemporary Lebanese and Mediterranean seafood restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with patio seating and a broad menu beyond fish. Reviews point to the shrimp fatte, grilled seafood and Lebanese mezze as strong reasons to visit.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

3,303 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh seafood

Fresh fish, prawns and seafood dishes are repeatedly praised, including perfectly cooked hamour and sayadah fish.

Lebanese mezze

The Lebanese side of the menu delivers authentic flavours, with hummus, tabbouleh and batata harra standing out.

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What to Eat at Al Hallab Bab El Bahr

These items at Al Hallab Bab El Bahr got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Hummus Net +4

“The BEST food in town I never tried like they’re hummus in my life It’s amazing”
Batata harra Net +2

“If you want the most authentic Lebanese cuisine with an absolutely grandiose décor..Al Hallab will be your place to go..tabbouleh..batata harra..and loads of yummiest Lebanese mezze”
Fish shawarma Net +2

“Unique and delicious seafood dishes with a lebanese twist. The shrimp Provençal, fish shawarma and batata harra are my favorites.”
Shrimp fatte Net +2

“As for the food, it is super delicious, good ingredients and portions, freshly baked bread and perfect shrimp fatte and grilled shrimps.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Arayes Net +1

“Unfortunately missed capturing the food , we have tried arayes, hommus , motabal , jarjeer salad and fish and chips. Literally, all were great and especially the salad.”
Baked feeta Net +1

“Great Baked feeta it was so delicious the mixed between sweet and salty flavors was amazing, sayadah fish was really good and fresh specially with sauces”
Baklava ice cream Net +1

“Beautiful setup and atmosphere, the outside seating is a bliss. Food is exquisite, especially the baklava ice cream.”
Batata Net +1

“The side dishes shone, the batata was crisp and tender, and the houmous was smooth and tasty.”
Chicken livers with pomegranate seeds Net +1

“The chicken livers with pomegranate seeds are to die for .. please order that also.”
Chocolatemou Net +1

“In addition we have tried the sweets , what a chocolatemou and mouhalabiya , one of best ever tried.”
Fatta with shrimps and eggplant Net +1

“Nive seafood. Fresh ingredients. I loved the Fatta with Shrimps and eggplant as well as the salads. Hindebak was delicious and fresh”
Fattoush salad Net +1

“Fantastic atmosphere, and Food that is ultimate, I am vegetarian and their vegetarian food is awesome, must try Fattoush salad, hummus, zucchini”
Fish and chips Net +1

“Unfortunately missed capturing the food , we have tried arayes, hommus , motabal , jarjeer salad and fish and chips. Literally, all were great and especially the salad.”
Foul beans Net +1

“Little twist with the foul beans wouldve made it 5 stars, everything else is perfect.”
Grilled sea bass Net +1

“While the experience was nearly perfect, the price of the grilled sea bass felt unnecessarily steep.”
Grilled seabass Net +1

“Starting with the lobster soup to the shrimp fatteh and grilled seabass & shrimps. Oh and the rice as well. Everything was Extremely tasty. Cant forget the taste of each and every single bite👍🏼”
Grilled shrimps Net +1

“As for the food, it is super delicious, good ingredients and portions, freshly baked bread and perfect shrimp fatte and grilled shrimps.”
Hamour Net +1

“The Hamour was cooked to absolute perfection, the seasoning was masterful.”
Hindebak Net +1

“Nive seafood. Fresh ingredients. I loved the Fatta with Shrimps and eggplant as well as the salads. Hindebak was delicious and fresh”
Ice cream Net +1

“Desserts are amazing, ice cream in first place: I'm Italian and trust me, an ice cream lover (try the chocolate or strawberry ones).”
Jarjeer salad Net +1

“Unfortunately missed capturing the food , we have tried arayes, hommus , motabal , jarjeer salad and fish and chips. Literally, all were great and especially the salad.”
Lobster soup Net +1

“Starting with the lobster soup to the shrimp fatteh and grilled seabass & shrimps. Oh and the rice as well. Everything was Extremely tasty. Cant forget the taste of each and every single bite👍🏼”
Mixed grill platter Net +1

“Mixed Grill Platter Charcoal-grilled lamb chops, chicken, and beef, served with garlic sauce and roasted tomatoes—so juicy it bursts with flavor! Be sure to wrap it in pita bread—that's the ultimate way to enjoy it.”
Motabal Net +1

“Unfortunately missed capturing the food , we have tried arayes, hommus , motabal , jarjeer salad and fish and chips. Literally, all were great and especially the salad.”
Mouhalabiya Net +1

“In addition we have tried the sweets , what a chocolatemou and mouhalabiya , one of best ever tried.”
Octopus Net +1

“Octopus and fish shawarma are highly recommended.”
Open cut sea bass Net +1

“I must say, the food and service were exceptional, everything tasted great. However, the shock came when i saw the bill. 278.40 AED for a single open cut SEA BASS? That's absolutely OUTRAGEOUS. Its not just overpriced, its day light robbery. Its unfortunate as I really enjoyed the dining experience. Great food but not worth the cost.”
Sayadah fish Net +1

“Great Baked feeta it was so delicious the mixed between sweet and salty flavors was amazing, sayadah fish was really good and fresh specially with sauces”
Shakshouka Net +1

“The food was unbelievable; so much that I quite forgot to photograph/video my SHAKSHOUKA ... I very much ‘wolfed’ it down.”
Shrimp provençal Net +1

“Unique and delicious seafood dishes with a lebanese twist. The shrimp Provençal, fish shawarma and batata harra are my favorites.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“If you want the most authentic Lebanese cuisine with an absolutely grandiose décor..Al Hallab will be your place to go..tabbouleh..batata harra..and loads of yummiest Lebanese mezze”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Sea bass meal Net −1

“Unfortunately, the sea bass meal was bland grilled, not seasoned at all and the sauces were average that came with it. (Was highly recommended by the waiter).”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try favourites. Start with the octopus or fish shawarma, both specifically recommended by a seafood-focused diner.

Check sea bass. Ask about preparation and price before ordering sea bass; multiple diners found it bland or unusually expensive.

Plan the visit

Practical details

29 Burj Dubai Boulevard - Moh'd Bin Rashed Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 456 2881

Mon	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 2:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Premium pricing

Certain fish dishes can be expensive; one diner paid AED 278.40 for a single open-cut sea bass.

Small portions

One review found the portions surprisingly small, describing them as piece-by-piece servings despite the restaurant’s upscale positioning.

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The Bottom Line

Al Hallab Bab El Bahr combines Lebanese cooking with a seafood-led menu in Downtown Dubai. You can come for grilled fish and prawns, or build a meal around Lebanese mezze; reviewers repeatedly mention shrimp fatte, hummus, batata harra and fish shawarma. The menu also includes vegetarian dishes, mixed grills and breakfast, so a seafood-averse member of the group is not left ordering only bread.

The strongest feedback is about flavour and freshness. Hamour, sayadah fish, grilled shrimp and octopus all receive specific praise, while desserts such as baklava ice cream and mouhalabiya make a convincing reason to stay for something sweet. Service is often warm and fast, and the large, polished dining room has spacious tables, patio seating and a family-friendly setup.

Clean washrooms, wheelchair access and room for groups are useful practical details. Budget carefully for whole fish. 1-kilogram fish overpriced; sea bass was also criticised as bland or under-seasoned.

Parking is comparatively straightforward, with valet outside or free underground parking. Outdoor tables are appealing, though roadside seating may be noisier, and service presence can vary when the restaurant is busy.