Breakfast Tray
The Levantine Breakfast Tray is a fresh, varied platter that reviewers say is enough for two.
Awani - Dubai Hills Mall
Dubai Hills Estate
Awani is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall, known for relaxed breakfasts and generously presented Lebanese and Arabic dishes. The Levantine Breakfast Tray and dishes such as Veal Tenderloin Cubes give first-time visitors a clear place to start.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,661 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dish Quality
Veal Tenderloin Cubes, kebabs and grilled meats are repeatedly described as tender, juicy and well seasoned.
Generous Portions
Several diners found the main dishes and set menu portions generous, with one two-person set menu priced at 99 AED per person.
Calm Setting
Warm décor, Fairuz in the morning and a calm indoor atmosphere suit relaxed breakfasts and conversation.
Park Seating
Outdoor seating facing Dubai Hills Park offers a more relaxed alternative to the mall atmosphere.
Fresh Juices
Fresh juices are a notable part of the menu; passion fruit juice was singled out as especially fresh.
Remote Work
The calm breakfast setting is comfortable enough for some laptop work alongside coffee and food.
What to Eat at Awani - Dubai Hills Mall 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 - Dubai Hills Mall, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Awani - Dubai Hills Mall, 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
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Falafel Net +2
“The breakfast spread has a great variety with delicious cheeses, fresh vegetables, eggs, falafel, sauces, fresh bread, juice, and coffee. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
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“The breakfast spread has a great variety with delicious cheeses, fresh vegetables, eggs, falafel, sauces, fresh bread, juice, and coffee. Everything was fresh and tasty.”August 2026
“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Fries Net +2
“The grilled meats were juicy and flavorful, the hummus was creamy and rich, and the fries were perfectly golden.”
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“The grilled meats were juicy and flavorful, the hummus was creamy and rich, and the fries were perfectly golden.”February 2026
“I ordered the Awani special chicken with fries and the chicken was SO tender and the fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.”February 2026
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Shrimp salad Net +2
“The menu is so diverse it's hard to choose. Rating: 10 out of 10. The food quality is exceptionally high. Personally, my favorites are the shrimp salad and the eggplant and beef dish.🍆”
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“The menu is so diverse it's hard to choose. Rating: 10 out of 10. The food quality is exceptionally high. Personally, my favorites are the shrimp salad and the eggplant and beef dish.🍆”February 2026
“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (24)
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Awani special chicken kebab with fries Net +1
“For our mains, we had the Awani Special Chicken Kebab with fries and the Chicken Maqloubeh; both were simply exceptional.”
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“For our mains, we had the Awani Special Chicken Kebab with fries and the Chicken Maqloubeh; both were simply exceptional.”July 2026
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Awani special chicken with fries Net +1
“I ordered the Awani special chicken with fries and the chicken was SO tender and the fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.”
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“I ordered the Awani special chicken with fries and the chicken was SO tender and the fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.”February 2026
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Batata harara (spicy potatoes) Net +1
“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”
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“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”July 2026
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Chicken freekeh soup Net +1
“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”
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“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”July 2026
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Chicken maqloubeh Net +1
“For our mains, we had the Awani Special Chicken Kebab with fries and the Chicken Maqloubeh; both were simply exceptional.”
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“For our mains, we had the Awani Special Chicken Kebab with fries and the Chicken Maqloubeh; both were simply exceptional.”July 2026
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Crispy halloumi salad Net +1
“The food is always fresh, flavorful and exquisite. We ate our favorite, crispy Halloumi salad, Fateh hummus and a unique dessert Pistachio Mafrouke with Halawat el jibn.”
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“The food is always fresh, flavorful and exquisite. We ate our favorite, crispy Halloumi salad, Fateh hummus and a unique dessert Pistachio Mafrouke with Halawat el jibn.”June 2026
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Fateh hummus Net +1
“The food is always fresh, flavorful and exquisite. We ate our favorite, crispy Halloumi salad, Fateh hummus and a unique dessert Pistachio Mafrouke with Halawat el jibn.”
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“The food is always fresh, flavorful and exquisite. We ate our favorite, crispy Halloumi salad, Fateh hummus and a unique dessert Pistachio Mafrouke with Halawat el jibn.”June 2026
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Fish tagine Net +1
“Today's my favorite is fish tagine - absolutely must to try”
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“Today's my favorite is fish tagine - absolutely must to try”January 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The grilled meats were juicy and flavorful, the hummus was creamy and rich, and the fries were perfectly golden.”
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“The grilled meats were juicy and flavorful, the hummus was creamy and rich, and the fries were perfectly golden.”February 2026
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Humous with spice potatoes Net +1
“The humous with spice potatoes was also really good and Rebal have us a great service.”
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“The humous with spice potatoes was also really good and Rebal have us a great service.”February 2026
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Kebabs Net +1
“The food is delicious, especially the kebabs — perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“The food is delicious, especially the kebabs — perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Kibbeh Net +1
“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”
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“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”July 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Levantine breakfast tray Net +1
“We ordered a large breakfast platter for two — on the menu it’s called the Levantine Breakfast Tray (a platter with a variety of dishes). It was one of the tastiest breakfasts we’ve had: each flavor stands out on its own, everything is fresh, well-balanced, and clearly thoughtfully prepared.”
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“We ordered a large breakfast platter for two — on the menu it’s called the Levantine Breakfast Tray (a platter with a variety of dishes). It was one of the tastiest breakfasts we’ve had: each flavor stands out on its own, everything is fresh, well-balanced, and clearly thoughtfully prepared.”February 2026
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Mansaf Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the mansaf — truly amazing and full of flavor.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the mansaf — truly amazing and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Middle east breakfast offer Net +1
“We tried the Middle East breakfast offer which runs until 1 PM and the variety of dishes was impressive! Everything tasted so fresh + free flow of coffee or tea.”
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“We tried the Middle East breakfast offer which runs until 1 PM and the variety of dishes was impressive! Everything tasted so fresh + free flow of coffee or tea.”January 2026
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Middle eastern breakfast tray Net +1
“I’ve been wanting to try the Awani Middle Eastern breakfast tray for the longest time, and I finally did, so worth it. Everything was packed with flavor and the presentation was beautiful.”
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“I’ve been wanting to try the Awani Middle Eastern breakfast tray for the longest time, and I finally did, so worth it. Everything was packed with flavor and the presentation was beautiful.”December 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Mutabbal Net +1
“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”
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“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”July 2026
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Passion fruit mojitos Net +1
“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered the lamb chops, shrimp salad, mixed grill, falafel, and passion fruit mojitos — all made fresh and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Pistachio mafrouke with halawat el jibn Net +1
“The food is always fresh, flavorful and exquisite. We ate our favorite, crispy Halloumi salad, Fateh hummus and a unique dessert Pistachio Mafrouke with Halawat el jibn.”
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“The food is always fresh, flavorful and exquisite. We ate our favorite, crispy Halloumi salad, Fateh hummus and a unique dessert Pistachio Mafrouke with Halawat el jibn.”June 2026
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Set menu for 2 Net +1
“The food is incredibly delicious and we ordered the Set Menu for 2 (99 aed per person). The servings are huge and quality of each dish was excellent.”
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“The food is incredibly delicious and we ordered the Set Menu for 2 (99 aed per person). The servings are huge and quality of each dish was excellent.”January 2026
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Veal tenderloin cubes Net +1
“Everything we ordered was great, but the Veal Tenderloin Cubes were the absolute highlight of the meal—incredibly tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. It’s a must-try!”
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“Everything we ordered was great, but the Veal Tenderloin Cubes were the absolute highlight of the meal—incredibly tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. It’s a must-try!”July 2026
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Tabbouleh Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”
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“We visited after a friend’s recommendation and started with the Chicken Freekeh Soup, followed by four mezes: kibbeh, mutabbal, batata harara (spicy potatoes), and tabbouleh. Each one was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavour - not to mention the beautiful platter the mezes were served in-.”July 2026
Drinks 3
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Morning coffee Net +3
“In the combination with good coffee cup it makes your start of the working day really soft and inspiring.”
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“In the combination with good coffee cup it makes your start of the working day really soft and inspiring.”June 2026
“We had a lovely breakfast at Awani in Dubai Hills Mall. The food was fresh and delicious, the coffee was great, and the service was friendly and attentive.”July 2026
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Passion fruit juice Net +1
“They also have a wide variety of fresh juices. I always get the passion fruit juice; it's so fresh and makes me feel incredibly happy.🥰🥰”
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“They also have a wide variety of fresh juices. I always get the passion fruit juice; it's so fresh and makes me feel incredibly happy.🥰🥰”February 2026
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Turkish coffee with cardamom Net +1
“The Turkish coffee with cardamom was absolutely incredible, and the dessert was just perfect.”
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“The Turkish coffee with cardamom was absolutely incredible, and the dessert was just perfect.”December 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Fattoush Net −1
“The portions were quite small, especially for starters like tabbouleh and fattoush, which didn’t feel in line with what you typically get at similar Mediterranean restaurants.”
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“The portions were quite small, especially for starters like tabbouleh and fattoush, which didn’t feel in line with what you typically get at similar Mediterranean restaurants.”March 2026
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Kafta Net −1
“The main grill platter also arrived looking a bit unappealing, and the kafta was noticeably undercooked.”
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“The main grill platter also arrived looking a bit unappealing, and the kafta was noticeably undercooked.”March 2026
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Main grill platter Net −1
“The main grill platter also arrived looking a bit unappealing, and the kafta was noticeably undercooked.”
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“The main grill platter also arrived looking a bit unappealing, and the kafta was noticeably undercooked.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Breakfast. For a morning visit, ask about the Levantine Breakfast Tray; reviewers found the large platter well suited to two.
Morning Offer. Breakfast visitors should check the Middle East breakfast offer before 1 PM, including the reported free-flow coffee or tea.
Choose Outside. If you want less mall bustle, request outside seating facing Dubai Hills Park.
Avoid Weekends. Plan around peak periods if possible: one reviewer specifically found the restaurant busy, especially on weekends.
Check Charges. Before settling the bill, confirm whether Moroccan tea is included with a full meal and check delayed desserts when they arrive.
Ramadan Visits. During Ramadan, check the promotions for suhoor or iftar; reviewers found the warm setting suitable for family gatherings.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Hills Mall - Shop 35, Ground Floor - Street 35
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Dessert Delay
One table waited close to an hour for dessert, which arrived cold and differed from the description given.
Undercooked Kafta
A large group reported that the kafta on its grill platter was noticeably undercooked.
Restaurant Scent
One review found a strong, unusual scent on entering that felt off-putting in a dining environment.
Starter Portions
A group of diners felt the tabbouleh and fattoush portions were small for the prices.
Tea Charge
One table said Moroccan tea was charged despite later learning it is usually complimentary with a full meal.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 aed per person
Set Menu for 2
“The food is incredibly delicious and we ordered the Set Menu for 2 (99 aed per person)”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Awani at Dubai Hills Mall is a Middle Eastern restaurant suited to relaxed breakfasts, family meals and dinners after shopping. The Levantine Breakfast Tray is the clearest starting point: reviewers describe a large, varied platter for two, with fresh flavours and attractive presentation. Breakfast offers reported in reviews ran until 1 PM with free-flow coffee or tea, making it worth checking the current morning deal before ordering.
For lunch or dinner, the menu reaches beyond familiar mezze. Veal Tenderloin Cubes, Awani Special Chicken Kebab, Chicken Maqloubeh, mansaf and the Shawarma Tower all received specific praise, while fresh juices and desserts also made strong impressions. The setting is warm and calm, with Fairuz music mentioned during breakfast; outdoor tables facing Dubai Hills Park are a quieter alternative to the mall interior.
Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, and several reviews mention generous portions. There are a few practical cautions: one table waited nearly an hour for dessert, received it cold, and was charged for Moroccan tea they understood to be complimentary. Another large group reported small starters, an undercooked kafta and an unusual restaurant scent.
If visiting at the weekend, expect it to be busy and check the bill carefully.