Marina Seating
Water-view seating overlooks the Marina and yacht yard, giving casual meals and drinks a particularly relaxing setting.
شارع القيمرية - Al Qemarya Street
Dubai Marina
A Syrian café-restaurant in Dubai Marina with a calm, old-Damascus feel, marina-facing seating and a strong shisha-and-tea following. Reviews also point to Arabic breakfast and pistachio kunafa, making it a relaxed choice for food, coffee and socialising.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
187 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha And Tea
Shisha and tea are repeatedly praised, with one regular describing the place as a go-to for an authentic local vibe.
Arabic Breakfast
Arabic breakfast made a strong first impression for one visitor, who also highlighted the helpful hosting.
Damascus Atmosphere
The décor and mood have a distinctly Syrian character; one review says it feels just like old Damascus.
Card Games
Cards are possible indoors, giving groups another way to settle in beyond eating and shisha.
Family Friendly
Reviews describe the food and atmosphere as suitable for families, couples and different occasions.
What to Eat at شارع القيمرية - Al Qemarya Street 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 شارع القيمرية - Al Qemarya Street, 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.
These items at شارع القيمرية - Al Qemarya Street got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabic breakfast Net +1
“My first Arabic breakfast and it was amazing with a very helpful host Bushra. Would definitely come again.”
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“My first Arabic breakfast and it was amazing with a very helpful host Bushra. Would definitely come again.”November 2025
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Arabic ice cream Net +1
“Arabic ice cream is very delicious (recommend) .”
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“Arabic ice cream is very delicious (recommend) .”May 2024
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Ceasars salad Net +1
“Food is decent tried the Ceasars salad and Spaghetti Bolognese. Good enough as the dishes vary from place to place.”
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“Food is decent tried the Ceasars salad and Spaghetti Bolognese. Good enough as the dishes vary from place to place.”November 2023
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Foul Net +1
“Cute restaurant with authentic tasting foul. Their complimentary pickles are soo good. A bit pricey but not too bad for the area it’s in.”
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“Cute restaurant with authentic tasting foul. Their complimentary pickles are soo good. A bit pricey but not too bad for the area it’s in.”September 2024
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Pistachio kunafa Net +1
“Recently also tried the pistachio kunafa which was one of the best ever had.”
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“Recently also tried the pistachio kunafa which was one of the best ever had.”February 2026
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Spaghetti bolognese Net +1
“Food is decent tried the Ceasars salad and Spaghetti Bolognese. Good enough as the dishes vary from place to place.”
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“Food is decent tried the Ceasars salad and Spaghetti Bolognese. Good enough as the dishes vary from place to place.”November 2023
Drinks 1
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Spanish latte Net +1
“Had Spanish latte, loved it”
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“Had Spanish latte, loved it”April 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken alfredo Net −1
“For the chicken Alfredo, the chicken was not well cooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For the chicken Alfredo, the chicken was not well cooked.”January 2025
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Cordon bleu Net −1
“The cordon bleu was disastrous.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The cordon bleu was disastrous.”January 2025
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Zataar Net −1
“The Tawook and Zataar were grilled chicken but the Zataar sauce was not good at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Tawook and Zataar were grilled chicken but the Zataar sauce was not good at all.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Validate Parking. Parking was reported at 15dhs across the building; ask for the restaurant stamp before leaving.
Check The Bill. Review the bill before paying, as one customer reported being charged for a shisha they did not order.
Play Indoors. If you want to play cards, choose an indoor table rather than the open canteen.
Confirm Hours. Confirm the day’s closing time before a late visit; one customer said the venue closed at 3pm.
Consider Indoors. If mosquitoes would bother you, consider indoor seating instead of the outdoor area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Iris Blue
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Inconsistency
One detailed visit found several dishes below average and reported that food quality had slipped compared with an earlier visit.
Dish Problems
A review specifically reported undercooked chicken in the chicken Alfredo.
Outdoor Mosquitoes
Outdoor seating was reported to have a lot of mosquitoes.
Bill Check
One customer said an unrequested shisha was added to the bill, so the final check matters.
AC Issue
A past visit reported that the air conditioning was not working and described the service as very bad.
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The Bottom Line
This Syrian café-restaurant in Dubai Marina is built around relaxed socialising: customers come for shisha and tea, coffee, Arabic breakfast and a view across the Marina and yacht yard. The water-view seating is repeatedly described as calming, while the décor has an old-Damascus character that gives the place more personality than a standard café. Cards can also be played indoors, which suits an unhurried group visit.
Food feedback is mostly positive, with reviews calling the meals authentic, fresh and flavorful. Arabic breakfast, pistachio kunafa, Spanish latte and Arabic ice cream all receive specific praise. Families and couples are mentioned as comfortable fits, and several reviewers consider the prices reasonable for the area, although one called the restaurant a bit pricey.
Shisha is a particular draw, alongside coffee and tea. There are a few practical cautions. A detailed older review found the chicken Alfredo undercooked, several other dishes below average and the wait long, while another said quality had been better previously.
Outdoor seating has been associated with mosquitoes, and one customer reported an extra shisha on the bill, so check it before paying. Parking was reported at 15dhs across the building with a restaurant stamp; confirm current hours before arriving late, too.