Jordanian Mansaf
The mansaf is praised for its Amman-style flavour, especially the jameed and tender موزة.
Awani Cafe - Meadows Souk
Emaar
Awani Cafe is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Emaar, drawing on Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian and Palestinian cooking. Reviewers particularly mention the mansaf, generous portions, relaxed atmosphere and shisha, making it suitable for anything from breakfast to a late group meal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
537 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Portions can be generous enough to make over-ordering easy, especially for groups.
Dish Variety
The menu works across different tastes, from traditional dishes to a burger and wholewheat zaatar pita.
Shisha Service
Reviews specifically praise the shisha and describe the service as professional and friendly.
Calm Atmosphere
The Meadows branch is described as cozy, peaceful and suitable for working or relaxing.
Group Dining
A 15-person booking covering starters, mains and desserts was reported as well organised and responsive.
Late Hours
One review says the cafe stays open until 3 am, useful for a late meal or shisha.
What to Eat at Awani Cafe - Meadows Souk 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 Awani Cafe - Meadows Souk, 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 Awani Cafe - Meadows Souk got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mansaf Net +2
“Wonderful food. I’ve been craving mansaf for a long time, and the craving is finally satisfied! Very very very yummy mansaf. I honestly felt like I was having mansaf in Amman. The jameed was perfect and the موزة was just WOW 😋😋”
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“Wonderful food. I’ve been craving mansaf for a long time, and the craving is finally satisfied! Very very very yummy mansaf. I honestly felt like I was having mansaf in Amman. The jameed was perfect and the موزة was just WOW 😋😋”May 2026
“We tried the lunch menu, it was amazing. Soup, salad, cold mezza and a main dish (we had chicken maqluba and Jordanian mansaf) and it was a very generous size portion. Delicious. Loved everything!”February 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Beef sajieh Net +1
“The beef Sajieh is an absolute must-try bursting with flavor.”
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“The beef Sajieh is an absolute must-try bursting with flavor.”May 2025
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Chicken avocado salad Net +1
“Great location, versatile menu and very friendly staff.. lentil soup is the best and chicken avocado salad is highly recommended 👍”
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“Great location, versatile menu and very friendly staff.. lentil soup is the best and chicken avocado salad is highly recommended 👍”May 2026
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Chicken maqluba Net +1
“We tried the lunch menu, it was amazing. Soup, salad, cold mezza and a main dish (we had chicken maqluba and Jordanian mansaf) and it was a very generous size portion. Delicious. Loved everything!”
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“We tried the lunch menu, it was amazing. Soup, salad, cold mezza and a main dish (we had chicken maqluba and Jordanian mansaf) and it was a very generous size portion. Delicious. Loved everything!”February 2025
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Chocolotus dessert Net +1
“The Passion Fruit Mojito was refreshingly delightful, and to top it all off, the Chocolotus dessert was simply out of this world. ❤️”
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“The Passion Fruit Mojito was refreshingly delightful, and to top it all off, the Chocolotus dessert was simply out of this world. ❤️”May 2025
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Foul Net +1
“Very nice shisha and very good service. Really tasty foul recommended by Alaa, the waiter. Thank you.”
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“Very nice shisha and very good service. Really tasty foul recommended by Alaa, the waiter. Thank you.”March 2026
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Hommus Net +1
“Amazing Hommus and Tabuleh.”
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“Amazing Hommus and Tabuleh.”November 2024
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Koftebwas Net +1
“Koftebwas vert tasty.”
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“Koftebwas vert tasty.”March 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Great location, versatile menu and very friendly staff.. lentil soup is the best and chicken avocado salad is highly recommended 👍”
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“Great location, versatile menu and very friendly staff.. lentil soup is the best and chicken avocado salad is highly recommended 👍”May 2026
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Makloubah Net +1
“As a big fan of the Palestinian Traditional Dish “Makloubah”. I would like to say that Awani make a super delicious one. The portion is awesome and the way they make it is truly authentic. Here is a proof”
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“As a big fan of the Palestinian Traditional Dish “Makloubah”. I would like to say that Awani make a super delicious one. The portion is awesome and the way they make it is truly authentic. Here is a proof”February 2025
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Tabuleh Net +1
“Amazing Hommus and Tabuleh.”
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“Amazing Hommus and Tabuleh.”November 2024
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Wholewheat zatat pita breads Net +1
“Wholewheat zatat pita breads also nice.”
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“Wholewheat zatat pita breads also nice.”March 2026
Drinks 1
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Passion fruit mojito Net +2
“The passionfruit mojito was delicious.”
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“The passionfruit mojito was delicious.”April 2025
“The Passion Fruit Mojito was refreshingly delightful, and to top it all off, the Chocolotus dessert was simply out of this world. ❤️”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Dishes. Consider ordering cautiously at first: one diner found the portions big enough to over-order.
Book Groups. For a larger gathering, reserve ahead; a 15-person booking was handled across starters, mains and desserts.
Use Parking. If you are driving, reviews mention free parking, which makes the Meadows location easier for a longer visit.
Visit Late. The cafe is reported to stay open until 3 am, giving shisha or late-dinner plans more flexibility.
Choose Carefully. If temperature control matters, consider the non-smoking area rather than the smoking area, where AC was inconsistent.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Town Center – Springs
Al Thanyah Fourth - Emaar, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Start
One visitor waited 10 minutes at 11:55 with no one taking the drink order.
Smoking AC
The air conditioning in the smoking area was reported as inconsistent and repeatedly switched off.
Mixed Food
One reviewer found the food disappointing despite praising the service and friendly staff.
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The Bottom Line
Awani Cafe in Emaar is a Middle Eastern restaurant built around Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian and Palestinian flavours. It suits a relaxed breakfast, family dinner, group gathering or late shisha session. The dishes that come up most usefully in reviews are Jordanian mansaf, Makloubah, beef Sajieh and lentil soup, while the menu also includes modern choices such as a chicken avocado salad and burger.
The strongest reason to visit is the combination of traditional food and a calm, cozy setting. One diner said the mansaf tasted like Amman, with perfect jameed and an especially good موزة. Another praised the authentic, generous Makloubah, and several reviews mention fresh presentation and substantial portions.
Breakfast also gets a specific nod for its mix of traditional and modern dishes, along with good coffee. Service is usually described as attentive, welcoming and well organised, though it is not flawless. One guest waited 10 minutes before anyone took a drink order, while another experienced slow service and repeated AC problems in the smoking area.
If you are driving, free parking is a useful perk; for larger parties, booking ahead is sensible. The reported late closing time of 3 am also makes it practical for a later meal or shisha visit.