Breakfast Value
The breakfast platter includes mezze, eggs, falafel, cheeses, labneh and tea, making the AED 32.5 offer filling for groups.
BEIT EL BEIRUTY RESTAURANT
Business Bay
BEIT EL BEIRUTY RESTAURANT is a Lebanese restaurant in Business Bay serving Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes. Reviews point to generous breakfast platters, shisha, and a waterside outdoor setting, though service and billing can vary between visits.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
850 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Waterfront Seating
Outdoor tables overlooking the water create a particularly pleasant setting during Dubai’s cooler winter weather.
Lebanese Dishes
Reviewers specifically enjoyed Muhammara, Freekeh with Meat and the Lebanese flavours of the main dishes.
Shisha Quality
Customers describe the shisha as high quality, with some reviewers highlighting the flavours and consistency.
Non-Smoking Area
Designated non-smoking seating is available, which suits diners who want the restaurant’s food without shisha smoke.
Allergy Care
One family said the team treated their son’s gluten allergy seriously and professionally.
Family Atmosphere
Several reviews describe a calm, welcoming atmosphere suitable for families and couples.
What to Eat at BEIT EL BEIRUTY RESTAURANT 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 BEIT EL BEIRUTY RESTAURANT, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 BEIT EL BEIRUTY RESTAURANT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Breakfast platter Net +1
“Foodwise, the breakfast platter was average, nothing special, warm, and filling, but for 32.5 AED it is a good value.”
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Review excerpts
“Foodwise, the breakfast platter was average, nothing special, warm, and filling, but for 32.5 AED it is a good value.”September 2025
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Fattoush Net +1
“Salad: We initially ordered Tabouleh but were mistakenly served Fattoush. Surprisingly, this turned out to be a delightful error, as the Fattoush paired wonderfully with our other dishes.”
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Review excerpts
“Salad: We initially ordered Tabouleh but were mistakenly served Fattoush. Surprisingly, this turned out to be a delightful error, as the Fattoush paired wonderfully with our other dishes.”February 2025
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Freekeh with meat Net +1
“Main Course: We ordered Freekeh with Meat, which was hearty and rich, showcasing authentic Lebanese flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Main Course: We ordered Freekeh with Meat, which was hearty and rich, showcasing authentic Lebanese flavors.”February 2025
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Marie antoinette Net +1
“International Dish: Upon Ruodi’s recommendation, I tried the Marie Antoinette – a breaded chicken escalope laid on penne with Romel sauce, topped with parmesan cheese. It was an absolute delight! The combination of crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta made it a standout dish.”
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Review excerpts
“International Dish: Upon Ruodi’s recommendation, I tried the Marie Antoinette – a breaded chicken escalope laid on penne with Romel sauce, topped with parmesan cheese. It was an absolute delight! The combination of crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta made it a standout dish.”February 2025
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Mighty crêpe Net +1
“I took a mighty crêpe, watermelon juice and a shisha i was quite pleased with the experience.”
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Review excerpts
“I took a mighty crêpe, watermelon juice and a shisha i was quite pleased with the experience.”January 2024
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Muhammara Net +1
“Appetizer: We started with Muhammara, a flavorful and well-balanced dish with just the right amount of spice.”
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Review excerpts
“Appetizer: We started with Muhammara, a flavorful and well-balanced dish with just the right amount of spice.”February 2025
Drinks 1
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Watermelon juice Net +1
“I took a mighty crêpe, watermelon juice and a shisha i was quite pleased with the experience.”
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Review excerpts
“I took a mighty crêpe, watermelon juice and a shisha i was quite pleased with the experience.”January 2024
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Fette Net −1
“The fette was not up to the expectation, the bread was withered not crunchy so definitely not fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The fette was not up to the expectation, the bread was withered not crunchy so definitely not fresh.”January 2025
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Lentil soup Net −1
“Food is less than average nothing special. Dont order the lentil soup its not good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food is less than average nothing special. Dont order the lentil soup its not good.”March 2025
Drinks 1
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Latte Net −1
“The server said breakfast prices are promotional, but seriously, 37.5 AED for a below average latte?”
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Critical review excerpts
“The server said breakfast prices are promotional, but seriously, 37.5 AED for a below average latte?”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Drinks. Ask for current drink prices before ordering and inspect the bill carefully; one diner reported a latte charge above the menu price.
Plan Parking. Look for the Phoenix valet desk and validate at the restaurant; self-parking was reported at 15 AED per hour.
Follow Signs. Allow extra time to find the entrance: walk through the lobby, exit at the back, then turn left past the organic shop.
Confirm Package. Before accepting a breakfast or brunch offer, confirm whether tea, coffee and other extras are included.
Book Seating. If you want the terrace or non-smoking section, confirm the arrangement when booking, as seating was reportedly reassigned.
Expect Delays. For breakfast, consider avoiding busy periods or allow a generous wait, since multiple reviews describe lengthy delays.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lake Central Tower - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Billing Issues
Several diners reported unexpected drink, tea or water charges, including a latte billed at AED 37.5 and water added separately.
Slow Service
Breakfast delays reached 45 minutes in some reviews, with missing bread, tea and other items arriving late.
Limited Buffets
Ramadan buffet reviews mention very few choices, minimal salads and desserts, and extra payment for water.
Finding It
The entrance inside the building can be confusing, with one diner needing a large U-turn after missing the service-road entrance.
Smoking Mix-Up
One diner who chose non-smoking seating was moved when shisha-smoking guests were brought into that section for football.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20 AED
shisha
“My friend got a shisha for 20 AED and said it was really good quality”Google review · September 2025
25 AED
water at the buffet
“Additionally, there’s an unexpected charge of 25 AED for water, which is not mentioned upfront”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
BEIT EL BEIRUTY RESTAURANT is a Lebanese restaurant in Business Bay where breakfast and shisha are the clearest draws. 5 offer generous and filling. For a full meal, reviewers mention Muhammara, Freekeh with Meat and the Marie Antoinette chicken-and-penne dish.
The setting is part of the appeal. Outdoor tables overlook the water, and there are designated non-smoking areas, while shisha is available for those who want it. Families and couples appear often in positive reviews, and one family said staff handled a gluten allergy seriously.
Service, however, is inconsistent: some diners describe attentive hospitality, while others waited 45 minutes for breakfast or received items late. Be especially careful with pricing. 5 and AED 25 water at a buffet.
Ramadan buffet feedback was particularly poor, citing limited variety and small portions. Finding the entrance can also take effort, and valet costs AED 15 after validation. Check the bill, confirm what offers include, and clarify your seating before settling in.