Lebanese classics
Fresh mezze, juicy grills and warm oven-baked bread are recurring strengths, with chicken liver and mixed grill singled out.
AlSafadi Restaurant DIFC
DIFC
AlSafadi Restaurant DIFC is a long-established Lebanese restaurant serving traditional Arabic food in a lively, spacious setting. Reviews point to breakfast favourites such as Eggs with Tomato and Cheese (Maajouka), alongside well-regarded mezze, grills and generous sharing portions.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
18,431 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong breakfast
The Eggs with Tomato and Cheese (Maajouka) comes with soft, warm bread and homemade-style flavour.
Generous portions
One group found the portions generous enough to feed six people, making the restaurant practical for shared meals.
Long history
Regulars describe consistent visits stretching back to 2008, while another review notes the chain has been around since 2000.
DIFC setting
The second-floor seating can provide a Burj Khalifa view, adding a memorable backdrop for an evening or celebration.
Clean space
Reviews describe the restaurant, bathrooms and service areas as clean, spacious and well maintained.
Family friendly
A family review found the staff patient with two young children, and another described the venue as suitable for family gatherings.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. For a morning visit, consider the Eggs with Tomato and Cheese (Maajouka), served with soft warm bread.
Share dishes. Come with a group if you want to explore the menu: one review found the portions enough for six people.
Ask upstairs. If the view matters, ask whether second-floor seating is available; one table had a Burj Khalifa view.
Allow for parking. Build in extra walking time because parking may be a little away from the entrance.
Confirm bookings. For larger parties or busy periods, reconfirm your reservation before arriving; one on-time booking was not initially honoured.
Plan meetings carefully. For business conversations, request a quieter area or visit at a less busy time, since music and crowd noise can interfere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
127 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Parking distance
Parking is not directly outside the restaurant and may require a walk.
Service inconsistency
Although many reviews praise the staff, some visitors reported repeated requests, delayed starters and an unwelcoming interaction.
Booking issue
One group that reserved a week ahead arrived on time but found its table had been given away before staff arranged another.
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The Bottom Line
AlSafadi Restaurant DIFC is a traditional Lebanese restaurant with a broad menu that works well for shared meals, family gatherings and casual business lunches. Breakfast is a real draw: the Eggs with Tomato and Cheese (Maajouka) is served with soft, warm bread, while the mezze and grill selection includes hummus, tabbouleh, mixed grill and chicken liver. Portions can be substantial enough for six people.
The setting is spacious, clean and lively rather than intimate. Second-floor tables may offer a Burj Khalifa view, and outdoor seating has also been described as comfortable with good views. Families have found the staff patient with children, and the restaurant has a long-running following, including regulars visiting since 2008.
Service is not completely consistent. Many diners describe attentive, friendly staff, but others report repeated requests, delayed starters or a less welcoming interaction. A reservation problem was also reported when an on-time table had been reassigned.
If you are meeting clients, bear in mind that one group found the room too noisy for easy conversation. Parking is not directly in front, so allow extra walking time. Takeaway may also be less reliable than dining in.
There are no customer-reported prices tied to specific dishes in the supplied reviews.