Strong grills
The mixed grill is praised for juicy, well-seasoned meat, while chicken charcoal was described as tender and flavorful.
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Liwan
Beit El Zaytoun is a Lebanese restaurant in Liwan serving Arabic grills, manakish and traditional street food. Reviews particularly point to the mixed grill and chicken charcoal, with generous portions and a small, casual dining area.
Reputation Score
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292 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Good manakish
Manakish has plenty of choice, including akawi cheese, za'atar and lahm versions.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions large or generous, making the food feel good value.
Event catering
A baby-shower catering order featuring love saj was praised for its presentation, decor and crowd appeal.
Crisp falafel
One delivery included eight large, crispy falafel pieces with hummus, plus fresh bread.
Warm service
Many reviews describe friendly, attentive staff, including quick service with a welcoming manner.
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Mixed grill Net +3
“I liked their mix grill platter and in starters their mutabbel the most π everything was so juicy, tasty and fresh Alhumdulilah .. worth going there for dinner with my husband π”
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“I liked their mix grill platter and in starters their mutabbel the most π everything was so juicy, tasty and fresh Alhumdulilah .. worth going there for dinner with my husband π”August 2021
“The mix grill is great. Loved it”August 2023
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Manakish Net +3
“With a wide selection of manakeesh, including my favorite akawi cheese, I couldn't be happier. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous while maintaining great quality.”
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“With a wide selection of manakeesh, including my favorite akawi cheese, I couldn't be happier. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous while maintaining great quality.”April 2024
“This place is having true taste of fingerlicking bbq and manakish. Their service is slow due to busy times. But the food is served hot and juicy.”March 2021
Honorable mentions (22)
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Arayes platter Net +1
“I had a great meal at Beit El Zaytoun β I ordered the mixed grill and the Arayes platter, and both were excellent. The meat was perfectly seasoned and juicy, and the Arayes had that perfect crisp on the outside with a flavorful filling inside.”
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“I had a great meal at Beit El Zaytoun β I ordered the mixed grill and the Arayes platter, and both were excellent. The meat was perfectly seasoned and juicy, and the Arayes had that perfect crisp on the outside with a flavorful filling inside.”May 2025
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Bbq Net +1
“This place is having true taste of fingerlicking bbq and manakish. Their service is slow due to busy times. But the food is served hot and juicy.”
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“This place is having true taste of fingerlicking bbq and manakish. Their service is slow due to busy times. But the food is served hot and juicy.”March 2021
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“The food was absolutely sumptuous and delicious! The chicken charcoal was tender, flavorful, and truly exceptional.”
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“The food was absolutely sumptuous and delicious! The chicken charcoal was tender, flavorful, and truly exceptional.”July 2025
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Falafel fstayer Net +1
“Very tasty mini fatayer also falafel fstayer its so deliciously I like the food”
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“Very tasty mini fatayer also falafel fstayer its so deliciously I like the food”May 2025
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Falafel plate Net +1
“We ordered the falafel plate (8 big, crispy pieces with hummus) and the hummus with tahiniβboth were fresh and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered the falafel plate (8 big, crispy pieces with hummus) and the hummus with tahiniβboth were fresh and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Fatayer Net +1
“We discovered a new place with a lebanese cuisine we had fatayer the mouhamara was absolutely to die for the spinach was pretty good and the tawouk sandwich was so fresh and delicious definitely will try again.”
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“We discovered a new place with a lebanese cuisine we had fatayer the mouhamara was absolutely to die for the spinach was pretty good and the tawouk sandwich was so fresh and delicious definitely will try again.”May 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Being a picky person in food, the grilled chicken was one of the best I have ever tried. Soft juicy and with amazing flavor.”
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“Being a picky person in food, the grilled chicken was one of the best I have ever tried. Soft juicy and with amazing flavor.”December 2021
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Hummus with tahini Net +1
“We ordered the falafel plate (8 big, crispy pieces with hummus) and the hummus with tahiniβboth were fresh and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered the falafel plate (8 big, crispy pieces with hummus) and the hummus with tahiniβboth were fresh and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Humous Net +1
“Really amazing restaurant, I ordered mix grill and humous and kabsa rise, the delivery was very fast and the food came hot, really amazing service as also the price is comfortable and suitable not expensive also the food portion is big I advice anyone see this review to go and try this amazing restaurant he will enjoy the delicious foods.”
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“Really amazing restaurant, I ordered mix grill and humous and kabsa rise, the delivery was very fast and the food came hot, really amazing service as also the price is comfortable and suitable not expensive also the food portion is big I advice anyone see this review to go and try this amazing restaurant he will enjoy the delicious foods.”March 2021
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Kabsa rise Net +1
“Really amazing restaurant, I ordered mix grill and humous and kabsa rise, the delivery was very fast and the food came hot, really amazing service as also the price is comfortable and suitable not expensive also the food portion is big I advice anyone see this review to go and try this amazing restaurant he will enjoy the delicious foods.”
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“Really amazing restaurant, I ordered mix grill and humous and kabsa rise, the delivery was very fast and the food came hot, really amazing service as also the price is comfortable and suitable not expensive also the food portion is big I advice anyone see this review to go and try this amazing restaurant he will enjoy the delicious foods.”March 2021
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Kaftan arayas Net +1
“I have been ordering from this restaurant one year back and ever since I tried their kaftan arayas it became my FAV! even tho I am not a big fan of kaftan but the taste is AMAZING!”
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“I have been ordering from this restaurant one year back and ever since I tried their kaftan arayas it became my FAV! even tho I am not a big fan of kaftan but the taste is AMAZING!”November 2023
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Lahm manakeesh Net +1
“We ordered the kebab with lentil soup and lahm manakeesh. The staff was very friendly and overall experience was very good, including the quality.”
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“We ordered the kebab with lentil soup and lahm manakeesh. The staff was very friendly and overall experience was very good, including the quality.”April 2024
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Lentil soup Net +1
“We ordered the kebab with lentil soup and lahm manakeesh. The staff was very friendly and overall experience was very good, including the quality.”
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“We ordered the kebab with lentil soup and lahm manakeesh. The staff was very friendly and overall experience was very good, including the quality.”April 2024
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Marakeesh Net +1
“They are taking full precautions wearing mask and gloves each table has sanitizer there marakeesh is very famous and delicious π€€”
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“They are taking full precautions wearing mask and gloves each table has sanitizer there marakeesh is very famous and delicious π€€”October 2020
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Mini fatayer Net +1
“Very tasty mini fatayer also falafel fstayer its so deliciously I like the food”
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“Very tasty mini fatayer also falafel fstayer its so deliciously I like the food”May 2025
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Mouhamara Net +1
“We discovered a new place with a lebanese cuisine we had fatayer the mouhamara was absolutely to die for the spinach was pretty good and the tawouk sandwich was so fresh and delicious definitely will try again.”
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“We discovered a new place with a lebanese cuisine we had fatayer the mouhamara was absolutely to die for the spinach was pretty good and the tawouk sandwich was so fresh and delicious definitely will try again.”May 2025
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Pizza Net +1
“fast and friendly people serving amazing pizza”
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“fast and friendly people serving amazing pizza”October 2021
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Saj Net +1
“I got them to cater my baby shower with love saj and it was amazing! Everyone loved the saj experience.”
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“I got them to cater my baby shower with love saj and it was amazing! Everyone loved the saj experience.”January 2023
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Salads Net +1
“Tasty salads and appetizers, great manakish, wonderful barbecue with amazing middle eastern flavors, very well prepared and generous portions of main dishes.”
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“Tasty salads and appetizers, great manakish, wonderful barbecue with amazing middle eastern flavors, very well prepared and generous portions of main dishes.”July 2022
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Shawarma Net +1
“I tried shawarma ita delicious π”
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“I tried shawarma ita delicious π”May 2026
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Special pizza Net +1
“β¨I had there special pizza π 10/10”
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“β¨I had there special pizza π 10/10”October 2020
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Tawouk sandwich Net +1
“We discovered a new place with a lebanese cuisine we had fatayer the mouhamara was absolutely to die for the spinach was pretty good and the tawouk sandwich was so fresh and delicious definitely will try again.”
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“We discovered a new place with a lebanese cuisine we had fatayer the mouhamara was absolutely to die for the spinach was pretty good and the tawouk sandwich was so fresh and delicious definitely will try again.”May 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Falafel Net β1
“Paid 2 plates of Falafel which are latterly worth nothing!!! Never been disappointed like that. If you would remove the falafel from your Menu that would be great.”
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“Paid 2 plates of Falafel which are latterly worth nothing!!! Never been disappointed like that. If you would remove the falafel from your Menu that would be great.”January 2021
“Ordered through Talabat. Mix grill, falafel and hummus with meat.”July 2022
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Mutabbel Net β1
“The moutabal actually gave my toddler kids, my wife and myself stomach upset.”
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“The moutabal actually gave my toddler kids, my wife and myself stomach upset.”January 2024
“The Moutabalβs texture was like soup.”June 2021
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βTenderloinβ Net β1
“The βtenderloinβ was tough and small random chunks.”
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“The βtenderloinβ was tough and small random chunks.”June 2021
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Hummus with meat Net β1
“Ordered through Talabat. Mix grill, falafel and hummus with meat.”
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“Ordered through Talabat. Mix grill, falafel and hummus with meat.”July 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Watch delivery. If ordering through an app, check the order on arrival; one customer reported cold food and a missing item.
Expect compactness. Choose takeaway or delivery if you need space; a reviewer described the dine-in area as cramped.
Avoid rush. For a quicker meal, try visiting outside busy periods, as one review says service slows when the restaurant is busy.
Check offers. Ask about current specials before ordering; a past offer bundled kebab, rice, salad and soup for AED 10.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wadi Al Safa 5 - Dubai Land Residence Complex - Dubai
Wadi Al Safa 5 - Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai
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Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Delivery has been inconsistent, with reports of cold food, missing items and waits of over an hour.
Order waits
One dine-in customer waited 18 minutes and had to remind staff about the order.
Cramped seating
The dining space is small, and another review mentions limited outdoor seating.
Uneven quality
A few delivery reviews reported old-tasting food, tough meat or poor mezze texture.
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The Bottom Line
Beit El Zaytoun is a Lebanese restaurant in Liwan where the strongest reasons to visit are its grills and manakish. Reviews highlight mixed grill, chicken charcoal, manakish za'atar and akawi cheese manakeesh, with meat often described as juicy, tender or well seasoned. The menu also reaches into lighter mezze and street-food territory, including hummus, falafel, fatayer and arayes.
Portions are repeatedly described as generous, and several customers consider the quality-to-price ratio strong. A baby-shower catering order built around love saj was praised for its presentation and decor, so catering is worth asking about for gatherings. The atmosphere receives warm comments, though the dining room is small and outdoor seating is limited; this is a more casual, compact stop than a spacious sit-down restaurant.
Service reviews are mostly friendly and attentive, but timing is not completely dependable. One customer waited 18 minutes for a dine-in order, while delivery feedback ranges from fast food arriving hot to waits of one or two hours, cold dishes and missing items. If ordering through an app, check the bag promptly and consider visiting outside busy periods.
For dine-in, parking was reported as easy to find in one review, but the limited seating may matter more than parking if you are bringing a group.