Shisha quality
Several reviews praise smooth, flavorful shisha that lasts without burning out.
Arabyata Cafe
International City
Arabyata Cafe is a hookah bar in International City known mainly for shisha, with coffee and a broad food menu alongside it. Reviews point to a relaxed place for friends, including quiet catch-ups, match watching and longer shisha sessions.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
561 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Quiet setting
The atmosphere suits friends who want to talk or work without loud music.
Private cabins
A cabin area is mentioned for families, couples and ladies-only visits.
Polite team
Reviews specifically mention a polite team and a clean, well-kept place.
Food variety
The menu is described as broad, with positive mentions of Arabic food and mixed grill.
Good desserts
Nutella crepes receive a specific positive mention from a returning customer.
Affordable
Some reviewers describe the shisha and general prices as reasonable or affordable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Pan Kiwi. If you enjoy fruity shisha, ask about the Pan Kiwi flavour, which a reviewer singled out.
Ask about cabins. If privacy matters, ask whether the family, couple or ladies-only cabin area is available.
Choose quiet. For conversation or laptop work, the no-loud-music atmosphere may suit you better than a busy night.
Avoid smoke. Non-smokers should think twice or ask for a better-ventilated spot because heavy shisha smoke was reported.
Check offers. Ask about the offer available before 5pm, as one reviewer specifically mentioned it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 4:30 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Pan kiwi sheesha flavor
A reviewer singled out the Pan Kiwi shisha flavour as the cafe’s best option for fans of it.
Shrimps pasta
Shrimp pasta received a positive mention in a review covering the food and drinks.
Avocado juice
A customer specifically enjoyed the avocado juice.
1 kg mix grill
The 1 kg mixed grill was praised for its quality and accompanying side dishes.
Russian sheesha
One review notes that Russian shisha is available.
Common Concerns
Heavy smoke
A non-smoker said the shisha smoke made it difficult to breathe and leave early.
Food inconsistency
Food feedback varies sharply, including one direct complaint that it was really bad.
Weak flavours
One reviewer found both drinks and food tasteless and described the service as bad.
Air circulation
Air circulation has been flagged as needing improvement, which matters in a shisha venue.
Service complaint
One reviewer alleged abusive treatment and said staff later stopped providing shisha.
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The Bottom Line
Arabyata Cafe is a shisha-focused hookah bar in International City, with coffee and a substantial food menu for people who want to settle in rather than make a quick stop. The strongest reason to consider it is the shisha: reviews describe it as smooth, flavourful and long-lasting, while another specifically recommends the Pan Kiwi flavour. There is also a Russian shisha option mentioned by a customer.
The cafe’s mood is generally described as calm and comfortable for friends. One reviewer liked being able to hang out without loud music or work in peace, and another mentioned watching football matches with friends. A cabin area has been described for families, couples or ladies-only groups, though it is worth checking what is currently available.
Food feedback is mixed. Positive mentions include Nutella crepes, shrimp pasta, avocado juice and a 1 kg mixed grill, but other customers called the food really bad or found the drinks and food tasteless. The same variation appears in comments about service, although polite and friendly staff are a common positive theme.
The main caution is smoke and ventilation. A non-smoker said heavy shisha smoke made it hard to breathe, while another review said air circulation needs fixing. Ask for a better-ventilated area if that could affect your visit.
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