Beach Setting
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Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Jumeirah Public Beach, Dubai
Jumeirah
Arabian Tea House is a traditional Emirati and Arabic restaurant beside Jumeirah Public Beach, with outdoor seating, sea views and a relaxed setting. Reviews particularly highlight the Arabic breakfast, fresh bread and richly flavoured Karak tea.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
7,186 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arabic Breakfast
The Arabic and Egyptian breakfasts are praised for authentic flavours and careful presentation.
Karak Tea
The Karak is notably flavourful without being overly sweet.
Fresh Bread
Warm bread is served generously and replenished during the meal.
Local Flavours
The Machboos Laham features tender lamb on rice with yogurt sauce.
Generous Portions
The Egyptian tray for two was described as plentiful, making it easy to share.
Quick Service
Several diners found the food prompt, including during a busy visit.
Thoughtful Touches
Some guests received complimentary heart-shaped bread or luqaimat as a memorable extra.
What to Eat at Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Jumeirah Public Beach, Dubai 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 Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Jumeirah Public Beach, Dubai, 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 Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Jumeirah Public Beach, Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Luqaimat Net +4
“I ordered one prawns dish and luqaimat and the chef made it so good I ate all of it. Food, taste, quality, service, ambience everything is 10/10.”
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“I ordered one prawns dish and luqaimat and the chef made it so good I ate all of it. Food, taste, quality, service, ambience everything is 10/10.”June 2026
“The luqaimat was delicious!”June 2026
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Falafel Net +2
“Everything we tried was delicious. The falafels were a standout, the chicken skewers were perfectly cooked, and the salads were fresh and flavorful. Every dish exceeded our expectations.”
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“Everything we tried was delicious. The falafels were a standout, the chicken skewers were perfectly cooked, and the salads were fresh and flavorful. Every dish exceeded our expectations.”February 2026
“The falafel and cheese samosas were a pure delight - fresh, crisp, and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Heart-shaped bread Net +2
“They also serve fresh bread generously, and as a thoughtful gesture, the staff even offered a complimentary heart-shaped bread which was such a small touch, yet incredibly memorable.”
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“They also serve fresh bread generously, and as a thoughtful gesture, the staff even offered a complimentary heart-shaped bread which was such a small touch, yet incredibly memorable.”March 2026
“The waiter even brought us a little heart shaped bread and luqaimat complimentary. Food is exceptional!”June 2026
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Shawarma Net +2
“The shawarma was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had — perfectly seasoned, fresh, and full of flavor.”
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“The shawarma was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had — perfectly seasoned, fresh, and full of flavor.”May 2026
“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”March 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Arabic flat bread Net +1
“The flavours are amazing. We were served by Dorothy who was amazing..Curtious , attentive and a true asset to the team. We only had a very limited time so one of the dishes we had was the houmous and Arabic flat bread.and a mint and lemon drink... oh my, what a combination.”
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“The flavours are amazing. We were served by Dorothy who was amazing..Curtious , attentive and a true asset to the team. We only had a very limited time so one of the dishes we had was the houmous and Arabic flat bread.and a mint and lemon drink... oh my, what a combination.”February 2026
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Cheese samosas Net +1
“The falafel and cheese samosas were a pure delight - fresh, crisp, and full of flavor.”
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“The falafel and cheese samosas were a pure delight - fresh, crisp, and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“Everything we tried was delicious. The falafels were a standout, the chicken skewers were perfectly cooked, and the salads were fresh and flavorful. Every dish exceeded our expectations.”
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“Everything we tried was delicious. The falafels were a standout, the chicken skewers were perfectly cooked, and the salads were fresh and flavorful. Every dish exceeded our expectations.”February 2026
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Egyptian breakfast Net +1
“We had the Arabic and Egyptian breakfast, and everything was delicious, authentic and beautifully presented.”
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“We had the Arabic and Egyptian breakfast, and everything was delicious, authentic and beautifully presented.”June 2026
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Fatoush Net +1
“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”
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“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”March 2026
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Fresh orange Net +1
“Coffee was good and so was the fresh orange”
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“Coffee was good and so was the fresh orange”April 2026
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Grills with rice Net +1
“The food is fresh and delicious. Service is impressive thanks to Mirza and his colleague. Order the grills with rice and don’t forget to have luqaimat for desserts.”
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“The food is fresh and delicious. Service is impressive thanks to Mirza and his colleague. Order the grills with rice and don’t forget to have luqaimat for desserts.”January 2026
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Halloumi vegetable salad Net +1
“We also tried Halloumi vegetable salad & Mix barbecue is quite flavourful.”
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“We also tried Halloumi vegetable salad & Mix barbecue is quite flavourful.”May 2026
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Halloumi zaatar Net +1
“Halloumi zaatar & scrambled eggs during breakfast are my favourite.”
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“Halloumi zaatar & scrambled eggs during breakfast are my favourite.”May 2026
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Houmous Net +1
“The flavours are amazing. We were served by Dorothy who was amazing..Curtious , attentive and a true asset to the team. We only had a very limited time so one of the dishes we had was the houmous and Arabic flat bread.and a mint and lemon drink... oh my, what a combination.”
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“The flavours are amazing. We were served by Dorothy who was amazing..Curtious , attentive and a true asset to the team. We only had a very limited time so one of the dishes we had was the houmous and Arabic flat bread.and a mint and lemon drink... oh my, what a combination.”February 2026
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Kebab Net +1
“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”
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“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”March 2026
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Lamb Net +1
“Lamb was melting in my mouth. Delicious and savoury local dishes !”
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“Lamb was melting in my mouth. Delicious and savoury local dishes !”February 2026
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Lamb with rice Net +1
“We had the lamb with rice served with yogurt, hibiscus and the speciality tea - all were great tasting! The lamb was so tender, falling from the bone. Our severs were also great! Dorothy took very good care of us!”
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“We had the lamb with rice served with yogurt, hibiscus and the speciality tea - all were great tasting! The lamb was so tender, falling from the bone. Our severs were also great! Dorothy took very good care of us!”December 2025
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Machboos laham Net +1
“I tried the UAE specialty called Machboos Laham. It was tender and flavorful, organic lamb on rice with yogurt sauce. The lamb is from the owner's local farm.”
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“I tried the UAE specialty called Machboos Laham. It was tender and flavorful, organic lamb on rice with yogurt sauce. The lamb is from the owner's local farm.”January 2026
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Mix barbecue Net +1
“We also tried Halloumi vegetable salad & Mix barbecue is quite flavourful.”
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“We also tried Halloumi vegetable salad & Mix barbecue is quite flavourful.”May 2026
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Sambosa Net +1
“My parents enjoyed the food a lot especially the sambosa and thank you for the complimentary dessert.”
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“My parents enjoyed the food a lot especially the sambosa and thank you for the complimentary dessert.”June 2026
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Scrambled eggs Net +1
“Halloumi zaatar & scrambled eggs during breakfast are my favourite.”
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“Halloumi zaatar & scrambled eggs during breakfast are my favourite.”May 2026
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Vegetable soup Net +1
“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”
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“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”March 2026
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Vinaigrette salad Net +1
“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”
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“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”March 2026
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Karak Net +2
“And if you are a tea lover, must try Karak tea.”
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“And if you are a tea lover, must try Karak tea.”May 2026
“The service was excellent, fresh bread kept coming and the Karak at the end was amazing — probably the best I’ve had in Dubai. Not too sweet, but full of flavor.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Arabic coffee Net +1
“I tried: - Fatoush - Hummus - Falafel - Tahta laham - Arabic coffee - Leqaimat Honestly everything exceeded my expectations, especially the coffee which they brought with dates and tahina. Everything was delicious and the service team did a great job. Esther pampered us and made great suggestions!”
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“I tried: - Fatoush - Hummus - Falafel - Tahta laham - Arabic coffee - Leqaimat Honestly everything exceeded my expectations, especially the coffee which they brought with dates and tahina. Everything was delicious and the service team did a great job. Esther pampered us and made great suggestions!”January 2026
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Hibiscus tea Net +1
“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”
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“We come here almost every week, and it has truly become one of our favorite spots. The food is just incredible — the kebab and shawarma are always perfect, the hibiscus tea is a must, and we’re obsessed with the fattoush, vinaigrette salad, and vegetable soup 🥗🍲”March 2026
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Mango juice Net +1
“I’d highly recommend everything on the menu, but don’t miss the mango juice and dessert 🍮🥭”
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“I’d highly recommend everything on the menu, but don’t miss the mango juice and dessert 🍮🥭”January 2026
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Mint and lemon drink Net +1
“The flavours are amazing. We were served by Dorothy who was amazing..Curtious , attentive and a true asset to the team. We only had a very limited time so one of the dishes we had was the houmous and Arabic flat bread.and a mint and lemon drink... oh my, what a combination.”
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“The flavours are amazing. We were served by Dorothy who was amazing..Curtious , attentive and a true asset to the team. We only had a very limited time so one of the dishes we had was the houmous and Arabic flat bread.and a mint and lemon drink... oh my, what a combination.”February 2026
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Speciality tea Net +1
“We had the lamb with rice served with yogurt, hibiscus and the speciality tea - all were great tasting! The lamb was so tender, falling from the bone. Our severs were also great! Dorothy took very good care of us!”
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“We had the lamb with rice served with yogurt, hibiscus and the speciality tea - all were great tasting! The lamb was so tender, falling from the bone. Our severs were also great! Dorothy took very good care of us!”December 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“We had the arabic breakfast tray and turkish coffee on Christmas day here. It was stunning. The bread is continuously served fresh and warm. Top tier service. Very busy aswell, popular little spot and really authentic vibes with fairouz playing in the background. 10/10 recommend. Staff are super attentive 💞💞💞💞 amina and zaryab were our servers and they made our experience immaculate”
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“We had the arabic breakfast tray and turkish coffee on Christmas day here. It was stunning. The bread is continuously served fresh and warm. Top tier service. Very busy aswell, popular little spot and really authentic vibes with fairouz playing in the background. 10/10 recommend. Staff are super attentive 💞💞💞💞 amina and zaryab were our servers and they made our experience immaculate”December 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Haloumi sandwich Net −1
“I don’t want to be unjust to the servers, service was very good, however, I picked food off the menu pictures and what I got was very different, which is expected; though quite off, I ordered a haloumi sandwich, for some reason it arrived in sweet bread which I found slightly jarring for my taste, did not add anything to the meal. I ate because I was simply hungry.”
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“I don’t want to be unjust to the servers, service was very good, however, I picked food off the menu pictures and what I got was very different, which is expected; though quite off, I ordered a haloumi sandwich, for some reason it arrived in sweet bread which I found slightly jarring for my taste, did not add anything to the meal. I ate because I was simply hungry.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Cooler. Choose cooler weather or an early visit: the beachside seating has no indoor alternative in summer.
Share Breakfast. Share the Arabic breakfast platter unless you have a very large appetite.
Check Views. Ask about the current construction before choosing the restaurant for an unobstructed Gulf view.
Try Karak. Add Karak tea to breakfast; one review found it exceptionally flavourful without being too sweet.
Allow Time. Leave a little extra time if your schedule is tight, as one diner reported a wait.
Order Desserts. Consider luqaimat after a savoury meal; it was repeatedly singled out as a standout dessert.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Soon Street
Umm Suqeim Second - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Summer Heat
There is no indoor seating, so summer visits can be uncomfortably hot.
Construction Views
Ongoing construction behind the restaurant has blocked some Gulf views.
Slow Timing
One diner advised allowing extra time, suggesting service can occasionally take a while.
Sticky Chairs
A review noted that some chairs felt sticky to the touch.
Sweet Sandwich
The halloumi sandwich arrived in sweet bread, which one guest found jarring and poor value.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED
Iftar menu
“We unexpectedly got the Iftar menu which was 150 AED and amazing value for what you got”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Arabian Tea House at Jumeirah Public Beach is a traditional Emirati and Arabic restaurant built around outdoor dining, beach views and a calm, heritage-style atmosphere. Breakfast is a major draw: the Arabic breakfast and Egyptian tray are both described as authentic, generous and beautifully presented. Fresh bread keeps arriving at the table, and the Karak tea is praised for having plenty of flavour without being too sweet.
There is plenty beyond breakfast. Reviews mention shawarma, falafel, sambosa, grills and Machboos Laham, with the latter served as tender lamb on rice with yogurt sauce. Luqaimat is a reliable dessert choice, while the hibiscus tea and Arabic coffee also get warm mentions.
Portions can be substantial; one diner found the Arabic breakfast better suited to sharing, while an Egyptian tray for two was described as plentiful. The outdoor setting is lovely in cooler weather, especially for sea breeze and sunset views, but summer heat is a real consideration because one review found no indoor seating. Construction behind the restaurant has also blocked some Gulf views recently.
A few diners mention occasional waiting, sticky chairs or a halloumi sandwich served in sweet bread, but service is generally described as attentive and welcoming. It works well for a relaxed breakfast, family meal or beachside dinner when the weather cooperates.