Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai

Name: Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Address: Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143535071

Bur Dubai

Middle Eastern restaurant Open now 04 353 5071

Arabian Tea House is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Bur Dubai serving traditional Emirati and Arabic food in a heritage-style setting. Reviews point especially to its generous breakfast platters, Moroccan or karak tea, and relaxed courtyard atmosphere in Al Fahidi.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

19,182 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Emirati Breakfast

Breakfast platters are generous, varied and repeatedly praised, with flatbread refills and traditional dishes to share.

Heritage Setting

The courtyard, white gravel floors, blue décor and historic details create a calm Old Dubai dining atmosphere.

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What to Eat at Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Luqaimat Net +4

“But other plates(Nashif Robyan, leqaimat, Special Dates Milkshake) is very delicious.”
Humus Net +3

“The hummus was absolutely delicious, the salad was fresh and flavorful, and the bread was excellent. Overall, everything we tried was very tasty and satisfying.”
Nashif roubian Net +2

“The place is beautiful, the food is soooo delicious, we tasted the Nashif Roubian and it was perfect.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Arabic breakfast Net +1

“We ordered the Arabic breakfast, which was delicious and generously portioned. The presentation was also lovely.”
Arabic breakfast tray Net +1

“Arabic breakfast tray is very unique as we can use the nann to put the topping high recommend to put the cheese with tomato spread with the sesame seed and strawberry jam.”
Biryani deyay Net +1

“Biryani Deyay was really flavorful.”
Breakfast platter Net +1

“The breakfast platter I got was also good and came with unlimited refills of the flatbread! Recommend!”
Chicken marinated in dried lemon Net +1

“We also had chicken marinated in dried lemon, which had great flavor though it came out a bit dry for my taste.”
Chicken saloona deyay Net +1

“The chicken saloona deyay (traditional curry) is a bit sour but good.”
Chicken shawarma Net +1

“We particularly enjoyed the chicken shawarma.”
Egyptian breakfast plate Net +1

“Their Egyptian breakfast plate is too good ( brinjal salan , apricot jam🤤😋), shawarma n chicken biriyani was flavorful too, also some soothing fresh juices.”
Emirati breakfast Net +1

“Had the most delicious Emirati breakfast at Arabian Tea house! The quantities were great, the flavours were delicious and the staff was courteous and very helpful with great suggestions.”
Harees Net +1

“The traditional dishes, from the flavorful harees and mixed BBQ to the golden luqaimat, were absolutely delicious.”
Harees meat Net +1

“Delicious food. I had a simple salad and the harees meat with an avocado date smoothie. Everything exceeded my expectations.”
Heart-shaped bread Net +1

“Today, the supervisor, Kelvin, surprised my parents with a delicious, warm, heart-shaped bread, which was such a thoughtful gesture.”
Heart-shaped toast Net +1

“Great place to start your day in Old Dubai! We came early and the vibes were already amazing — the heart-shaped toast and the full breakfast spread were a treat.”
Lamb kebab Net +1

“I had the lamb kebab which was moist, flavorful and tender.”
Lamb machboos Net +1

“The lamb machboos is quietly devastating. The spice doesn’t perform; it settles in, warm and deliberate, until the lamb becomes impossibly rich and deeply savoury — no sweetness, no blur, no distraction. It tastes certain. It tastes inevitable. I have eaten lamb in places that swear they know lamb. This one ends the discussion.”
Lemon hummus lamb dish Net +1

“The lemon hummus lamb dish arrives on a pale, silken chickpea base slicked with olive oil and walnuts, and the message is reinforced: fat matters, texture matters, and sugar is what you use when you don’t trust flavour.”
Lemon tikka hummus Net +1

“Lemon tikka hummus was too good.”
Mahalabia desert Net +1

“The food was unbelievable good. Specially the humus and the Mahalabia desert.”
Mixed bbq Net +1

“The traditional dishes, from the flavorful harees and mixed BBQ to the golden luqaimat, were absolutely delicious.”
Mixed sambosa Net +1

“The mixed sambosa was a hit, especially paired with their green chutney (a perfect match!).”
Mutabal Net +1

“All the mezzes/mezeh are rich. A personal favorite is their Mutabal.”
Raqaq bread filled with egg and cheese Net +1

“We had the special Emirati breakfast tray, khamer halloumi zaatar, raqaq bread filled with egg and cheese and cheese and honey. This was our first time trying emirati breakfast and this is the best place to try. Everything was very delicious and the staff was very attentive and efficient.”
Saloona laham Net +1

“The food was delicious, especially the traditional Emirati Saloona Laham, along with the excellent Arabic coffee and sweets.”
Samosa Net +1

“The hummus and samosa was delicious, and also all different sauces.”
Special emirati breakfast tray Net +1

“We had the special Emirati breakfast tray, khamer halloumi zaatar, raqaq bread filled with egg and cheese and cheese and honey. This was our first time trying emirati breakfast and this is the best place to try. Everything was very delicious and the staff was very attentive and efficient.”
Special lime and mint Net +1

“Highly recommend for Morocan Iced tea with mint and special lime and mint( the best).”
Tahta laham Net +1

“Their Tahta Laham was very delicious”
Khamer halloumi zaatar Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We had the special Emirati breakfast tray, khamer halloumi zaatar, raqaq bread filled with egg and cheese and cheese and honey. This was our first time trying emirati breakfast and this is the best place to try. Everything was very delicious and the staff was very attentive and efficient.”
Machboos laham Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We shared Machboo Laham, recommended by our host Marga, and it was deliciously tender and just the right portion for the group.”

Drinks 3

Avocado date smoothie Net +2

“You absolutely have to try the avocado date smoothie, their karak tea and the laqaimat sweets.”
Karak tea Net +2

“We needed with the karak tea which was also amazing.”
Morocan iced tea with mint Net +2

“Highly recommend for Morocan Iced tea with mint and special lime and mint( the best).”

Honorable mentions (14)

Arabic tea Net +1

“Arabic tea is nice but not Arabic coffee not to my liking.”
Cardamom coffee Net +1

“The attention to detail — from the warm, fragrant cardamom coffee to the charming courtyard ambiance — made the evening feel truly special.”
Cardamom tea Net +1

“Had my breakfast there first time and it was an awesome experience. Everyone was great light food, the best cardamom tea I ever had.”
Date milkshake Net +1

“Took the date milkshake and date/avocado milkshake.. amazing!!”
Date shake Net +1

“Their Date shake was best milk shake i ever had.”
Date/avocado milkshake Net +1

“Took the date milkshake and date/avocado milkshake.. amazing!!”
Hibiscus tea Net +1

“We tried the hibiscus tea and passion fruit tea, and both were refreshing, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Iced hibiscus tea Net +1

“They even surprised us with free heart-shaped bread (such a sweet gesture!) and welcome treats: iced hibiscus tea, which my friends found refreshing, plus laqaimat that were tasty and fun to share.”
Iced karak tea Net +1

“One of my friends tried their ice cream and enjoyed it, while I went for iced karak tea, which I loved because it wasn’t too sweet.”
Mint lemonade Net +1

“The mint lemonade and the traditional tea are highlights.”
Moroccan tea Net +1

“I went for the breakfast platters along with their Moroccan tea, and it made for such a wholesome start to the day. The breakfast spread felt generous and comforting, with a nice mix of flavors that let you try a little bit of everything, and the Moroccan tea tied it all together beautifully.”
Passion fruit tea Net +1

“We tried the hibiscus tea and passion fruit tea, and both were refreshing, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Special dates milkshake Net +1

“But other plates(Nashif Robyan, leqaimat, Special Dates Milkshake) is very delicious.”
Arabic coffee Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The food was delicious, especially the traditional Emirati Saloona Laham, along with the excellent Arabic coffee and sweets.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Cheese sambosa Net −1

“Not recommend to their cheese sambosa (spice taste too strong) and Khamer Halloumizaatar (wrap too dry).”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive Early. Come early if breakfast is your priority; one visitor arrived after breakfast service had ended.

Check Hours. Confirm breakfast timing before visiting, especially if you want the full breakfast menu rather than breakfast-style dishes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St

Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi, Dubai

04 353 5071

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Breakfast Hours

Breakfast service may finish earlier than some visitors expect, so late arrivals can miss the full breakfast menu.

Dish Variability

One review found the chicken marinated in dried lemon a bit dry, despite enjoying its flavor.

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The Bottom Line

Arabian Tea House is a traditional Emirati and Arabic restaurant in Bur Dubai, valued as much for its setting as for its food. You can come for a generous Arabic or Emirati breakfast, order dishes such as lamb machboos, harees or hummus, and finish with luqaimat or a date-based drink. The atmosphere is built around Old Dubai character: a peaceful courtyard, white stone gravel floors, blue-toned décor and historic photographs.

Breakfast is a clear strength. Reviews mention generous portions, varied platters, excellent bread, and even unlimited flatbread refills. Arrive early or check the breakfast hours first, since one weekend visitor found the service had already ended.

Tea is another draw, with karak, cardamom, Moroccan iced tea and mint drinks receiving strong mentions; the avocado date smoothie is also repeatedly recommended. Service is attentive and useful for first-time diners, with staff explaining unfamiliar dishes and making recommendations. Families get coloring paper and pencils, while solo diners report feeling comfortable.

There are a few taste-specific cautions: one reviewer found the dried-lemon chicken slightly dry, the cheese sambosa too strongly spiced and Arabic coffee disappointing. Membership may include complimentary karak tea and Arabic coffee, according to one review.