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Ayoush Restaurant And Cafe
Trade Centre
Ayoush Restaurant And Cafe is a warm, industrial restaurant in Trade Centre serving Arabic and Lebanese-leaning dishes alongside familiar global fare. Reviews point to it as a shisha-and-social venue, with terrace seating, Museum of the Future views and match-watching on offer.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
4,408 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Terrace Views
The terrace and outdoor seating give diners views towards the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers.
Food Variety
Reviews mention Arabic and Lebanese dishes alongside seafood, vegetarian plates, sushi, drinks and desserts.
Tender Grill
The beef grill and mixed-grill dishes receive specific praise for tender, juicy meat.
Late Hours
One review describes the restaurant as open around the clock, useful for late-night food or shisha.
Private Parking
Some reviewers report free private parking behind the building, though availability appears limited.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Charges. Ask about the minimum spend before ordering; one diner was told it was 100 dirhams per person only after ordering.
Check Outdoor Hours. If you want the renewed outdoor area, go after 6 pm, when one reviewer says it opens.
Plan Parking. Ask about parking or arrive with a backup plan: reviewers say spaces behind the restaurant can be occupied.
Confirm Matches. For FIFA or other match bookings, reconfirm the table and time beforehand because one booking was cancelled.
Choose Your Area. For less smoke, ask for the rear nonsmoking outdoor seating, but expect no view from that section.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Tower - 2 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Minimum Spend
Several reviewers say the 100 AED minimum charge was not clearly disclosed and led to unwanted orders.
Loud Music
Music can be loud enough to make conversation difficult, especially during singing or party nights.
Service Issues
Reviews describe rude or inattentive service, slow responses and occasional order or staff-coordination problems.
Parking Pressure
Parking is repeatedly described as difficult or occupied, so dining by car may require extra planning.
Smoking Atmosphere
The main setting is heavily oriented towards smokers, while the nonsmoking outdoor area reportedly lacks the view.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 dirhams
minimum spend per person
“A server informed me that a minimum spend is 100 dirhams per person, is that a policy in this restaurant?!! However once he counted, our total bill it was exceeded”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
Ayoush is a large Arabic- and Lebanese-leaning restaurant-cafe in Trade Centre, built around shisha, socialising and long terrace sessions. People come for the views towards the Museum of the Future, match-watching and late-night visits; one review describes it as open 24x7. It is more lounge-like than a quiet family restaurant.
The food has an uneven but generally broad reputation. Specific favourites include the Mixed Grill, Sujuk Cheese Boat, beef grill and chocolate cake, while the menu also covers seafood and vegetarian dishes. One repeat visitor liked the lunch special menu, and another praised breakfast and brunch for fresh, balanced dishes.
Atmosphere depends heavily on where and when you sit. The outdoor area reportedly opens after 6 pm, and the main setting can be smoky and loud enough to make conversation difficult. A rear nonsmoking area is mentioned, though it does not have the view.
Parking behind the building may be free, but spaces are often occupied. The biggest caution is the minimum spend. Multiple diners say the 100 AED-per-person charge was not explained before ordering, with some feeling pressured to add food.
Service reviews range from warm and attentive to rude, slow and inattentive, so confirm charges and bookings before settling in.
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