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Awtar Cafe مقهى أوتار
Al Muraqqabat - Bu Huleba Plaza
Awtar Cafe is a coffee and shisha spot in Al Muraqqabat - Bu Huleba Plaza, with a relaxed Arabic-style setting and lower and upper seating. Reviews highlight its shisha, creative milkshakes and desserts, plus a comfortable atmosphere for quiet solo time or meeting friends.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
859 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Relaxed setting
The café is repeatedly described as cosy, quiet and suitable for unwinding, chatting or working.
Drink choices
Reviews mention well-received drinks including matcha cold latte, strawberry milk tea and refreshing lemon iced tea.
Milkshake
The KitKat Milkshake was described as balanced rather than overly sweet, while the Awtar Milkshake stood out for its presentation.
Desserts
Customers have specifically praised the chocolate fondant cake, kunafah and cheesecake.
Cleanliness
One long-term visitor described the coffee shop as cosy and tidy, while earlier reviews also noted a clean, modern atmosphere.
Celebrations
A reviewer said the café decorated the space for a birthday and made the celebration feel special.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. If you are visiting for food or shisha, allow extra time: one review reported waits of over an hour.
Try upstairs. Ask about the upper deck if you want more seating and the Arabic-style décor mentioned in reviews.
Choose drinks. For a refreshing, unsweetened option, consider the lemon iced tea with fresh mint.
Ask first. Confirm current availability and event arrangements before relying on the menu or booking a match screening.
Parking. Reviews mention easy parking and valet parking, which may be useful for evening visits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Muraqqabat Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Bu Huleba Plaza, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Mix Awtar Shisha
A reviewer enjoyed this house-style mixed shisha and described the flavours as a nice combination.
Mexican Sandwich
The Mexican sandwich was mentioned alongside positive comments about the shisha and fruit cocktail.
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Some visits involved inattentive waiters, slow acknowledgement and complaints about poor customer care.
Price concerns
One customer found the café too expensive and did not enjoy the shisha.
Coffee quality
A regular visitor found the food and service consistent but said the coffee may disappoint serious coffee drinkers.
Long waits
An older review reported a 30-minute wait for drinks and more than an hour for food and shisha, with several menu items unavailable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 AED+ Vat
small normal water bottle
“For example: A small normal water bottle is 5 AED+ Vat, that is worthless”Google review · May 2019
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The Bottom Line
Awtar Cafe is a relaxed coffee and shisha venue in Al Muraqqabat - Bu Huleba Plaza. It suits a quiet coffee break, a shisha session or an evening with friends, with lower and upper seating and an Arabic-style atmosphere. Reviews describe it as cosy and tidy, and one visitor said it worked equally well for working alone or spending time in a group.
Shisha is the clearest reason to consider it: several customers liked the flavour, and older reviews mention many options, including gum and mint and a mixed Awtar shisha. Drinks and light food add variety. The KitKat Milkshake was called balanced and not too sweet, while lemon iced tea with fresh mint was praised as refreshing and unsweetened.
Chocolate fondant cake, kunafah, sandwiches and burgers also appear in the reviews. Service is not completely consistent. Many customers describe friendly, attentive staff, but others reported being ignored, waiting more than an hour for food and shisha, or receiving discourteous treatment.
Coffee quality may not satisfy dedicated coffee drinkers, and one customer found the café expensive. Check availability and expected wait times before ordering, especially if you are visiting for a match or a full meal. Parking is described as easy, with valet parking also mentioned.
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