Landmark views
The terrace and balcony look towards the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, with some reviews also noting the Dubai Mall Waterfalls.
Amaya Best Shisha In Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Amaya is a stylish hookah bar and restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, where visitors come for smooth shisha, sushi and other international dishes. Its terrace is especially appealing for Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain views, while breakfast gives the lounge a calmer daytime feel.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
4,173 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth shisha
Customers repeatedly describe the hookah as smooth, flavorful and long-lasting, with staff helping guests choose flavour combinations.
Seafood strength
The salmon carpaccio, salmon sushi and fish dishes receive especially specific praise, including from a pescatarian diner.
Breakfast setting
Breakfast reviewers mention fresh croissants, egg dishes and a bright, calm atmosphere suited to a slow morning.
Attentive service
Reviews describe staff as welcoming and professional, including flexibility when a guest needed changes to a dish.
Family-friendly touch
Families may enjoy the teddy bear mascot, creative drinks and a menu that worked for both children and adults.
Stylish atmosphere
The interior is repeatedly described as elegant yet relaxed, making it suitable for dinner, celebrations or a girls’ night out.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose terrace. For the strongest fountain and landmark views, ask for an outdoor terrace table; reviews specifically praise it for the Burj Khalifa, fountains and waterfalls.
Try breakfast. Visit in the morning if you prefer a brighter, quieter setting, with croissants and egg dishes among the breakfast options mentioned.
Ask shisha advice. If you are unsure which flavour to choose, ask the staff for a combination; one review says they helped select a good pairing.
Order salmon. For a seafood-led meal, consider the salmon carpaccio or salmon sushi, both praised for freshness and flavour.
Budget accordingly. Keep the higher-end positioning in mind when planning dinner with friends; one reviewer explicitly said prices were on the higher side.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Waterfalls Side, Dubai Mall - 1st Floor
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Spicy salmon mamenori
One diner called this a refreshing, creamy favourite and rated it 9/10.
Turkish breakfast
The Turkish breakfast is described with freshly baked bread, cheeses, olives, honey, jams, eggs and Turkish tea.
Black cod
A family review singled out the black cod as perfectly cooked and particularly memorable.
Mango ice cream cake
The mango ice cream cake appears in several dessert recommendations, praised for its refreshing flavour and presentation.
Pineapple mocktails
Pineapple mocktails are specifically recommended alongside the restaurant’s sushi and Burj Khalifa view.
Common Concerns
Higher prices
One reviewer found the prices high, although they felt the quality and atmosphere justified the cost.
Uneven dish
A detailed review found the Wagyu meatballs mediocre and thought the white chocolate element disrupted the mango dessert.
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The Bottom Line
Amaya is a Dubai Mall hookah bar and restaurant in Downtown Dubai, best suited to an outing where the setting matters as much as the meal. You can come for shisha, sushi, breakfast or a longer dinner, with the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain as the main visual draw. The terrace is the table to request if those views are your priority.
Food highlights are notably specific. Reviews praise the salmon carpaccio, salmon avocado sushi, spicy salmon mamenori and black cod, while breakfast guests mention fresh croissants, egg dishes and Turkish breakfast plates. Desserts also get attention, especially the mango ice cream cake and San Sebastian cheesecake.
Shisha is consistently described as smooth and flavorful, and staff have helped guests choose combinations when they were unsure what to order. The mood is polished but not overly formal: reviewers describe stylish interiors, a relaxed morning atmosphere and an evening terrace suitable for friends, dates or families. The teddy bear mascot is an unusual extra for children.
Service is generally attentive and welcoming, though one detailed review found the Wagyu meatballs mediocre and another noted that prices are on the higher side. There are no customer-reported prices in the supplied reviews.
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