Al Hallab Restaurant & Sweets - MOE - Mall Of Emirates

Name: Al Hallab Restaurant & Sweets - MOE - Mall Of Emirates
Address: Mall Of Emirates - Level 2 - Al Barsha Rd - next to Vox Cinema, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143411880

Al Barsha

Lebanese restaurant Closed 04 341 1880

Al Hallab is a Lebanese restaurant and sweets spot in Al Barsha, inside Mall of the Emirates, serving traditional mezze, grills and desserts. Reviews make the mixed grill, fresh Arabic bread and Lebanese sweets such as Halawt al Jibn strong reasons to stop for either a full meal or a quick bite.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

4,503 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Lebanese flavours

Reviews praise well-seasoned Lebanese dishes, from mezze and hummus to grilled meats and home-style daily dishes.

Fresh bread

Warm Arabic bread is repeatedly mentioned as a standout accompaniment, with some diners receiving it alongside olives.

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What to Eat at Al Hallab Restaurant & Sweets - MOE - Mall Of Emirates

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Hallab Restaurant & Sweets - MOE - Mall Of Emirates, 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

Chicken shawarma Net +2

“Chicken shawarma was great.”
Fattoush Net +2

“I chose the second option, which came with fattoush, rice milk dessert, and yogurt. I also ordered another dish that looked like a pizza but had minced meat and cheese in the middle (it’s the one in the photo). Overall, everything was delicious, and the staff were very kind and fast.”
Hummus with meat Net +2

“Everything tastes really good. Full mixed kabobs and hummus with meat was really good and their bread is the best.”
Moutabbal Net +2

“The moutabbal was flavorful.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Arayes Net +1

“The Arayes was delicious and reasonable price.”
Avocado lava Net +1

“We tried desserts like baklava, kunafa and we absolutely loved the Avocado Lava which is Avocado shake topped with sweet,crispy kunafa. It was absolutely mind-blowing!!!”
Baklava Net +1

“The food was excellent and so was Yaroub and his service. He ensured we tried the baklava which was so delicious.”
Breakfast tray Net +1

“Im adding to my comment, how satisfied i was with the breakfast tray , the quality is beyond excellent. ( check photos)”
Chicken mushroom soup Net +1

“We order chicken mushroom soup, it tasty with mushroom sauce, so nice.”
Chicken w hummus Net +1

“Food was tasty! I had spicy potatoes and chicken w hummus. Had a good flavor to them.”
Chicken wings Net +1

“Food is very delicious mixed grills and chicken wings are the best Although service took a bit too long but the taste worth the wait”
Eggplants and rice Net +1

“I ordered eggplants and rice, and to my pleasant surprise, they also served me soup, olives, fresh bread, and a fruit salad everything was delicious and beautifully presented.”
Falafel Net +1

“The falafel was truly the highlight - it was hot, fresh and tasty.”
Falafel platter Net +1

“We tried Hummus Avocado, hummus Pine nuts, Muhammara, Freekeh Salad and Falafel platter. They served freshly prepared,hot Arabic bread which was perfect accompaniment to the above dishes. Falafels were hot and crispy and all dishes tasted delicious.”
Fattah Net +1

“- Food rating ( Kebbah Laban ( 3/10 ) one of the worst kebbah especially for a Lebanese restaurant!!! .. Shawarma ( 7.5/10 ) .. Fattah was awesome ( 9/10 ) .. rice with meat ( 7/10 )”
Freekeh salad Net +1

“We tried Hummus Avocado, hummus Pine nuts, Muhammara, Freekeh Salad and Falafel platter. They served freshly prepared,hot Arabic bread which was perfect accompaniment to the above dishes. Falafels were hot and crispy and all dishes tasted delicious.”
Fried kibbeh Net +1

“We ordered mixed grills, hummus with meat, and fried kibbeh, and all the dishes were flavorful and well prepared.”
Full grilled chicken platters Net +1

“We tried couple of starters - full grilled chicken platters and few main courses. Everything was pretty good.”
Full mixed kabobs Net +1

“Everything tastes really good. Full mixed kabobs and hummus with meat was really good and their bread is the best.”
Hindbeh Net +1

“Must try Hindbeh and raw meat , you can't find the same quality anywhere”
Hummus avocado Net +1

“We tried Hummus Avocado, hummus Pine nuts, Muhammara, Freekeh Salad and Falafel platter. They served freshly prepared,hot Arabic bread which was perfect accompaniment to the above dishes. Falafels were hot and crispy and all dishes tasted delicious.”
Hummus beiruti Net +1

“I tried their Hummus Beiruti & Kebab Orfalli. They were a great combination and I must say mouth wateringly delicious 😋.”
Hummus pine nuts Net +1

“We tried Hummus Avocado, hummus Pine nuts, Muhammara, Freekeh Salad and Falafel platter. They served freshly prepared,hot Arabic bread which was perfect accompaniment to the above dishes. Falafels were hot and crispy and all dishes tasted delicious.”
Hummus with muhammara Net +1

“The hummus with muhammara was excellent.”
Kaakeh trabelsieh Net +1

“Don’t leave without trying the Kaakeh Trabelsieh – a true hidden gem on the menu that brings a taste of Tripoli to your table.”
Kebab orfalli Net +1

“I tried their Hummus Beiruti & Kebab Orfalli. They were a great combination and I must say mouth wateringly delicious 😋.”
Kehbeh Net +1

“The Kehbeh was fantastic and I would definitely recommend coming here.”
Lamb kofta Net +1

“Lamb kofta was excellent. The tangy sauce perfectly balanced out the strong taste of the lamb meatballs. Similar flavour profile as foie gras.”
Mix grill Net +1

“The mix grill was delicious but small portion compared to the price.”
Mix grill plate Net +1

“The mix grill plate was comparatively small in size but nevertheless made up in taste.”
Mixed lebanese grills Net +1

“But the mixed Lebanese grills were a highlight - juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
Muhammara Net +1

“We tried Hummus Avocado, hummus Pine nuts, Muhammara, Freekeh Salad and Falafel platter. They served freshly prepared,hot Arabic bread which was perfect accompaniment to the above dishes. Falafels were hot and crispy and all dishes tasted delicious.”
Raw meat Net +1

“Must try Hindbeh and raw meat , you can't find the same quality anywhere”
Rice milk dessert Net +1

“I chose the second option, which came with fattoush, rice milk dessert, and yogurt. I also ordered another dish that looked like a pizza but had minced meat and cheese in the middle (it’s the one in the photo). Overall, everything was delicious, and the staff were very kind and fast.”
Rose water pudding dessert Net +1

“The rose water pudding dessert was a pleasant end to the meal.”
Spicy potatoes Net +1

“Food was tasty! I had spicy potatoes and chicken w hummus. Had a good flavor to them.”
Stuffed lamb Net +1

“My top picks are the lentil soup and the stuffed lamb, which are consistently delicious. Their chicken shawarma is also amazing.”
Stuffed lamb with oriental rice and nuts Net +1

“I ordered the stuffed lamb with oriental rice and nuts. There were two options: AED 54 for the dish only, or AED 67 for the dish with salad and dessert. I chose the second option, which came with fattoush, rice milk dessert, and yogurt. I also ordered another dish that looked like a pizza but had minced meat and cheese in the middle (it’s the one in the photo). Overall, everything was delicious, and the staff were very kind and fast.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“The tabbouleh arrived first and was actually very good. The seasoning was almost perfect the lime was spot on, to the point where any more would have overpowered it. It was slightly wet, but the flavour made up for that. This was easily the highlight of the meal.”
Toshka kafta Net +1

“Toshka Kafta was a new dish for me, but the blend of cheese and kafta inside the bread was delicious!”
Taouk Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Shish Tawook is simply priceless – juicy, tender, and perfectly marinated.”
Mixed grill Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The mixed grill arrived next. The first issue was presentation: if you’re serving a relatively small portion, the plate size should reflect that. In this case, the plate was far too large for the portion, which makes you feel short-changed as a diner. The meat was decently seasoned, but the lamb pieces were dry, while others were fine. Overall, it was acceptable but nothing memorable.”

Drinks 1

Avocado shake Net +1

“Also felt they were racist and preferred to cater the people belonging to their community rather than us. Only the Avocado shake was worth the price. I will not go there again.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Kebbah laban Net −1

“- Food rating ( Kebbah Laban ( 3/10 ) one of the worst kebbah especially for a Lebanese restaurant!!! .. Shawarma ( 7.5/10 ) .. Fattah was awesome ( 9/10 ) .. rice with meat ( 7/10 )”
Kunafa Net −1

“Kunafa wasn’t so good though.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Come early. Arrive early or visit off-peak if possible; one diner recommended allowing 90 minutes for lunch because waits can build.

Request bread. If bread does not arrive with the meal, ask for it; one table had to request the bread separately.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Mall Of Emirates - Level 2 - Al Barsha Rd - next to Vox Cinema

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 341 1880

Mon	10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Service can be uneven: one review waited about 20 minutes for change, while another waited nearly 40 minutes for food.

Meat tenderness

Multiple diners found some grilled meat insufficiently tender; one specifically described the lamb pieces as dry.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 67

stuffed lamb with oriental rice and nuts with salad and dessert

“There were two options: AED 54 for the dish only, or AED 67 for the dish with salad and dessert”

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The Bottom Line

Al Hallab is a Lebanese restaurant and sweets spot inside Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha. It suits a proper mezze-and-grills meal, a quick mall stop, or a dessert run. Reviewers particularly mention mixed grills, shish tawook, hummus, fresh Arabic bread and Lebanese sweets such as Halawt al Jibn and baklava.

The food is often the main draw. Shish tawook has been praised for being juicy, tender and well marinated, while mixed grills, hummus with meat, falafel and stuffed lamb all receive strong individual mentions. The warm bread and olives served at the start are a welcome touch, and the setting is generally described as comfortable and family-friendly.

Breakfast trays and home-style daily dishes also appear in the reviews. Service is less predictable than the cooking. Some visits are described as quick and attentive, but others involved long waits for water, ordering or the bill; one diner waited nearly 40 minutes for food.

The restaurant can also become crowded, and mixed-grill portions have been called small for the price. Arrive early or allow extra time, check that bread arrives, and clarify takeaway orders before leaving. For dessert, save room for Halawt al Jibn, baklava or the avocado shake topped with kunafa.