Burj view
Outdoor tables give diners a direct Burj Khalifa view, with several reviews highlighting the evening light and fountain shows.
Arabeska Restaurant - Souk al Bahar, Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa View
Downtown Dubai
Arabeska is a restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving Arabic and international dishes, with outdoor seating facing the Burj Khalifa. Reviews especially point to dinners featuring grilled salmon or fresh salads, followed by smooth shisha while watching the fountain and light shows.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,138 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled salmon
The grilled salmon is a consistent favourite, described as fresh, perfectly cooked and served with crispy skin or mashed potatoes.
Quality shisha
Reviews describe the shisha as smooth and well prepared, including a minty cooling flavour that lasted through the session.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions generous, including meals with salmon, salads, soups and kebab.
Attentive service
Many reviews mention friendly, attentive staff and quick service, with one diner saying the food arrived without a long wait.
Fresh mezze
The mezze selection and hot, fresh bread received specific praise for authentic flavours.
Easy parking
One review reports four hours of free parking at Souk Al Bahar, useful for a longer dinner.
What to Eat at Arabeska Restaurant - Souk al Bahar, Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa View 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 Arabeska Restaurant - Souk al Bahar, Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa View, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Arabeska Restaurant - Souk al Bahar, Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa View got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Grilled salmon Net +6
“I loved the grilled salmon.”
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“I loved the grilled salmon.”July 2026
“Highly recommend this restaurant for visiting! Such amazing view on Burj Khalifa and Souk Al Bahar 😍Food was incredibly delicious😋 I liked grilled salmon and mushroom creamy soup. Service was good and quick. Thank you! Definitely come back again.”July 2026
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Mushroom soup Net +4
“I would recommend to also try the mushroom soup w some lemon and the crispy bread, so delicious!”
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“I would recommend to also try the mushroom soup w some lemon and the crispy bread, so delicious!”August 2026
“I ordered a salad, cream of mushroom soup, and grilled salmon. I loved everything!”June 2026
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Fattoush salad Net +3
“I particularly enjoyed the fattoush salad and the lentil soup, both full of flavour and beautifully prepared.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the fattoush salad and the lentil soup, both full of flavour and beautifully prepared.”June 2026
“The fattoush salad was sooo good and I loved their grilled salmon.”August 2026
Honorable mentions (8)
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Classic greek salad with feta Net +1
“We also loved the fresh Fattoush salad and classic Greek salad with feta, two excellent cream soups (chicken and mushroom), the juicy shish kebab with fries, and the most refreshing fresh orange juice. Generous portions and everything was full of flavor.”
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“We also loved the fresh Fattoush salad and classic Greek salad with feta, two excellent cream soups (chicken and mushroom), the juicy shish kebab with fries, and the most refreshing fresh orange juice. Generous portions and everything was full of flavor.”June 2026
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Fresh fruit platter Net +1
“I had a full meal and everything was good, but the fresh fruit platter was honestly my favorite, super fresh and nicely served.”
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“I had a full meal and everything was good, but the fresh fruit platter was honestly my favorite, super fresh and nicely served.”April 2026
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Juicy kebab Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish 👌👌👌 — the mushroom soup was comforting and full of flavor, the mixed berries salad perfectly fresh and balanced, and the juicy kebab paired beautifully with the smooth mashed potatoes, seasoned at just the right salt point.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish 👌👌👌 — the mushroom soup was comforting and full of flavor, the mixed berries salad perfectly fresh and balanced, and the juicy kebab paired beautifully with the smooth mashed potatoes, seasoned at just the right salt point.”December 2025
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Juicy shish kebab with fries Net +1
“We also loved the fresh Fattoush salad and classic Greek salad with feta, two excellent cream soups (chicken and mushroom), the juicy shish kebab with fries, and the most refreshing fresh orange juice. Generous portions and everything was full of flavor.”
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“We also loved the fresh Fattoush salad and classic Greek salad with feta, two excellent cream soups (chicken and mushroom), the juicy shish kebab with fries, and the most refreshing fresh orange juice. Generous portions and everything was full of flavor.”June 2026
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Kebab Net +1
“The Burj Khalifa with its spectacular laser light show, the kebab perfectly cooked with specially prepared potatoes was flawless!!”
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“The Burj Khalifa with its spectacular laser light show, the kebab perfectly cooked with specially prepared potatoes was flawless!!”January 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the fattoush salad and the lentil soup, both full of flavour and beautifully prepared.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the fattoush salad and the lentil soup, both full of flavour and beautifully prepared.”June 2026
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Mezze selection Net +1
“The mezze selection is outstanding, each dish packed with authentic flavors, and the bread comes fresh and hot.”
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“The mezze selection is outstanding, each dish packed with authentic flavors, and the bread comes fresh and hot.”May 2026
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Mixed berries salad Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish 👌👌👌 — the mushroom soup was comforting and full of flavor, the mixed berries salad perfectly fresh and balanced, and the juicy kebab paired beautifully with the smooth mashed potatoes, seasoned at just the right salt point.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish 👌👌👌 — the mushroom soup was comforting and full of flavor, the mixed berries salad perfectly fresh and balanced, and the juicy kebab paired beautifully with the smooth mashed potatoes, seasoned at just the right salt point.”December 2025
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“We also loved the fresh Fattoush salad and classic Greek salad with feta, two excellent cream soups (chicken and mushroom), the juicy shish kebab with fries, and the most refreshing fresh orange juice. Generous portions and everything was full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also loved the fresh Fattoush salad and classic Greek salad with feta, two excellent cream soups (chicken and mushroom), the juicy shish kebab with fries, and the most refreshing fresh orange juice. Generous portions and everything was full of flavor.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Request terrace. Ask for outdoor or terrace seating if the Burj Khalifa view is your priority; diners specifically enjoyed the evening show from there.
Time the show. Plan dinner around the Burj Khalifa light show and fountain show for the most memorable setting.
Use parking. If you are driving, check the reported four hours of free parking at Souk Al Bahar.
Try salmon. The grilled salmon is one of the safest review-backed orders, praised for fresh, tender fish and crisp skin.
Add lemon. For soup, one diner specifically recommended the mushroom soup with lemon and crispy bread.
Check rules. Before settling in, clarify any table or service rules, since one reviewer felt staff applied them inconsistently.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven rules
One lunch review says staff were aggressive or hostile and that rules appeared to change during the visit.
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The Bottom Line
Arabeska is a view-led restaurant in Downtown Dubai, set in Souk Al Bahar with outdoor seating aimed straight at the Burj Khalifa. It suits an evening meal when the skyline and fountain show matter as much as what is on the plate. Reviews repeatedly mention the grilled salmon, fattoush salad, mushroom soup and shisha, giving first-time diners a few clear starting points.
The grilled salmon is praised for crisp skin and tender flesh, while the fattoush, lentil soup and mezze are described as fresh and full of authentic Lebanese or Middle Eastern flavour. Portions are often called generous, and several diners mention friendly, attentive service and quick delivery. The outdoor setting can be comfortable in warm weather thanks to a cooling system.
Timing your meal around the Burj Khalifa light show and fountain show should make the most of the setting. Drivers may also find the reported four hours of free parking at Souk Al Bahar useful. There is one caution: a December review describes staff as aggressive or hostile and says rules seemed to change during the visit, so clarifying arrangements early may help.
Overall, the strongest reason to come is the combination of a proper dinner, shisha and an unusually clear landmark view without the crowds mentioned by one diner.
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