Canal Views
The waterfront setting includes outdoor seating with views of the Dubai Water Canal and Burj Khalifa at night.
Babati - Best Shisha Lounge in Business Bay
Business Bay
Babati is a shisha lounge and restaurant in Business Bay, with indoor and outdoor seating, Arabic and Mediterranean-style food, and views towards the Dubai Water Canal and Burj Khalifa. Reviews point to it as a relaxed place for a long dinner, a shisha session, or watching football with friends.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,098 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth Shisha
Customers describe the shisha as smooth and consistently prepared, with careful heat management during longer sessions.
Fresh Mezze
The hummus, baba ghanoush, and tabbouleh were specifically praised for their creamy, smoky, and fresh qualities.
Conversation-Friendly
The lounge music creates atmosphere without making conversation difficult, and the indoor space was described as chic.
Quick Service
One busy-evening review says food and drinks arrived quickly, with the bill also brought promptly.
Flexible Seating
Reviews mention indoor and outdoor seating, plus separate smoking and nonsmoking areas.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Signature. If the regular shisha feels merely fine, consider the signature “Something Bery,” which one reviewer found smoother and more flavorful.
Request Terrace. Ask about outdoor seating if you want the canal setting; one late-lunch visitor chose the canal-side area over the chic interior.
Check Availability. Reservations are not the only route to a table: one visitor arrived without one and was seated, though availability can vary.
Visit For Matches. If you enjoy football with your meal and shisha, check whether a match is being screened before visiting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Something Bery
The signature shisha was described as smooth, flavorful, and better than the guest’s first standard order.
Saffron cake
One diner singled out the saffron cake as a pleasing end to dinner.
Marbella
Marbella was one reviewer’s favourite shisha flavour.
Common Concerns
Weak Aircon
One guest found the air conditioning extremely weak during hot weather, which made the visit uncomfortable.
Uneven Food
A diner found the food decent but not especially memorable, suggesting the lounge and shisha may be stronger draws.
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The Bottom Line
Babati is a Business Bay shisha lounge and restaurant built around relaxed evenings: order a shisha, share Arabic or Mediterranean food, and choose between indoor seating and an outdoor canal-side terrace. The setting is the main visual draw, with reviews mentioning direct Dubai Water Canal views and the Burj Khalifa lighting up at night. The food has several strong mentions.
Creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, fresh tabbouleh, Lebanese grills, crispy falafel, and saffron cake all received specific praise. Breakfast is also available, with one visitor highlighting fresh presentation and a canal view. For shisha, the signature “Something Bery” was described as smoother and more flavorful than a standard order, while another reviewer praised careful heat management over a full session.
Football matches are regularly screened, making the lounge useful for match nights as well as dinners. The atmosphere leans comfortable rather than loud: the music was said to support conversation, and the interior was described as chic. Service is often reported as quick and attentive, even when busy, but the experience is not entirely consistent.
One guest reported weak air conditioning in hot weather and rude table-change handling, while another found the food decent rather than memorable. If you want the terrace, ask about availability when you arrive.
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