Sushi Deal
The all-you-can-eat sushi deal is repeatedly described as fresh and tasty, with one review calling AED 99 a bargain.
AVE Dubai
Business Bay
AVE Dubai is a restaurant and café in Business Bay, known in reviews for its beautifully designed, relaxed setting. Visitors come for dishes such as sushi and for smooth, carefully prepared shisha, with space to linger over coffee, drinks or dinner.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,685 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth Shisha
Reviews describe the shisha as smooth, long-lasting and well prepared, with creative presentation including Labubu and teddy-bear designs.
Boho Interior
The boho-chic interior combines warm lighting, natural textures and a relaxed, elegant atmosphere suited to lingering evenings.
Remote Work
A quieter review found the Wi-Fi reliable and the venue suitable for working while enjoying the atmosphere.
Free Valet
Free valet parking is mentioned as a useful convenience, especially for an evening visit.
Iftar Variety
The Ramadan buffet included traditional favourites and international dishes, with reviewers noting its broad selection and presentation.
Generous Portions
One dinner review specifically noted generous portions alongside a signature shisha and a slow, relaxed pace.
What to Eat at AVE 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 AVE Dubai, 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 AVE Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken gyozas Net +1
“The food was 10/10 I ordered chicken gyozas and it was super fresh and tasted amazing.”
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“The food was 10/10 I ordered chicken gyozas and it was super fresh and tasted amazing.”November 2025
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Lavash kebab Net +1
“My recommendation - Lavash Kebab! The combination of cheese, meat, and bread is just perfect. Everything goes together so well, creating a rich and satisfying flavor.”
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“My recommendation - Lavash Kebab! The combination of cheese, meat, and bread is just perfect. Everything goes together so well, creating a rich and satisfying flavor.”January 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“I can also recommend the lentil soup and the salads.”
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“I can also recommend the lentil soup and the salads.”January 2026
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Milk cake Net +1
“Try the Milk Cake as well it is so divine.”
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“Try the Milk Cake as well it is so divine.”November 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill was on point, lemon shisha for ladies night, amazing recommendation from UNARD to try the Snickers Cheesecake, so worth it, I wish I could have extra space in my stomach to fill it.”
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“The mixed grill was on point, lemon shisha for ladies night, amazing recommendation from UNARD to try the Snickers Cheesecake, so worth it, I wish I could have extra space in my stomach to fill it.”November 2025
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Snickers cheesecake Net +1
“The mixed grill was on point, lemon shisha for ladies night, amazing recommendation from UNARD to try the Snickers Cheesecake, so worth it, I wish I could have extra space in my stomach to fill it.”
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“The mixed grill was on point, lemon shisha for ladies night, amazing recommendation from UNARD to try the Snickers Cheesecake, so worth it, I wish I could have extra space in my stomach to fill it.”November 2025
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Tiramisu dessert Net +1
“Must try the tiramisu dessert! It’s mouth-watering! 💓The staffs are very professional & helpful to our needs!”
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“Must try the tiramisu dessert! It’s mouth-watering! 💓The staffs are very professional & helpful to our needs!”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Deals. Check the weekly offers before visiting: one review reports free shisha on Monday and all-you-can-eat sushi on Wednesday and Sunday.
Use Valet. If you are driving for dinner, ask about the free valet service mentioned by reviewers.
Work Here. For a remote-work session, the café has been described as relatively quiet with reliable Wi-Fi.
Ask Shisha. Ask for help choosing a flavour if you are unsure; a reviewer found the recommendation particularly useful.
Mind Smoke. If smoke bothers you, consider a quieter period or ask about seating, as one review raised ventilation concerns when the café was busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Fountain St 502 Empire Heights Tower A
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
One visit found service uncoordinated, with guests needing to ask multiple times for assistance.
Smoke Ventilation
A review said the shisha smell and smoke became noticeable when the café was busy, and suggested better ventilation.
Hygiene Concern
One dissatisfied visit mentioned house flies as a hygiene concern.
Higher Prices
A reviewer felt the prices were not cheap, though considered them fair relative to the food quality.
Mild Shisha
One visit found the shisha flavour too mild and said coal management affected the experience.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 AED only
All-you-can-eat Sushi
“Wednesday & Sunday they offer All-you-can-eat Sushi for 99 AED only and the sushi is great!”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
AVE Dubai is a Business Bay restaurant and café built around a stay-a-while evening: you can order sushi, Arabic and international dishes, coffee or drinks, then add a shisha. The reviews are especially specific about the all-you-can-eat sushi offer, smooth shisha and distinctive presentation, including Labubu and teddy-bear designs. The setting is a major part of the appeal.
Guests describe a boho-chic interior with warm lighting, natural textures and a relaxed, elegant mood. It suits dinner with friends, a casual catch-up or a longer coffee-and-laptop session; one reviewer found the Wi-Fi reliable and the room not particularly noisy. Free valet parking is another practical plus.
Food feedback is generally strong, from fresh sushi and perfectly cooked grilled meat to Lavash Kebab, tiramisu and milk cake. During Ramadan, reviewers praised the varied Iftar buffet for combining traditional flavours with international dishes. There is some inconsistency worth knowing about.
One visit reported repeated requests for assistance, house flies and weak shisha flavour, while another found the venue smoky when busy and considered prices above cheap but fair for the quality. If you prefer a calmer, less smoky experience, timing and seating may matter.
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