Large Portions
Portions are described as very large, including a lamb kebab serving one diner called huge.
BEROEA Cafe & Restaurant
Business Bay
BEROEA is a Syrian and Arabic restaurant-café in Business Bay, known in reviews for generous portions, home-style flavours and a relaxed lounge atmosphere. Visitors can settle in for dishes such as lamb kebab or stay longer for shisha beside the canal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
390 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Syrian Cooking
Reviews highlight traditional Syrian and Arabic flavours, with kibbeh, kebabs and hummus among the frequently praised dishes.
Canal Views
Outdoor seating brings views of the Dubai Canal, Business Bay lake and, on clear days, the Burj Khalifa.
Good Shisha
Shisha is a recurring draw, with one reviewer enjoying it outdoors after dinner alongside sweets and black tea.
Board Games
The café has board games including chess, jakaro and table nard, giving groups a reason to linger after eating.
Dog Friendly
One diner specifically appreciated that the restaurant welcomes dogs.
Breakfast Service
A breakfast review described quick service, fast food delivery and fresh-tasting dishes.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is available, alongside both indoor and outdoor seating.
What to Eat at BEROEA Cafe & 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 BEROEA Cafe & 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 BEROEA Cafe & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Stuffed lamb Net +2
“Stuffed lamb was delicious, portions are very big.”
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“Stuffed lamb was delicious, portions are very big.”May 2025
“✅ Stuffed Lamb – 10/10 A must-try! Perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”February 2025
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Armenian salad Net +1
“✅ Armenian Salad – 7/10 Nice flavors, but the chilies were a bit strong.”
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“✅ Armenian Salad – 7/10 Nice flavors, but the chilies were a bit strong.”February 2025
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Extra shawarma Net +1
“✅Extra Shawarma - 9/10”
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“✅Extra Shawarma - 9/10”February 2025
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Greek salad Net +1
“I ordered the lamb kebab – I’ve never had such fresh and juicy meat before! It was perfectly seasoned, and the portion was huge. We were also served fresh bread, and the Greek salad was honestly better than the ones we had in Greece.”
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“I ordered the lamb kebab – I’ve never had such fresh and juicy meat before! It was perfectly seasoned, and the portion was huge. We were also served fresh bread, and the Greek salad was honestly better than the ones we had in Greece.”June 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“The food was delicious, especially the, Kebbeh, kebabs and hummus. Service was quick and friendly—Ammar took great care of us.”
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“The food was delicious, especially the, Kebbeh, kebabs and hummus. Service was quick and friendly—Ammar took great care of us.”May 2025
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Kebbeh Net +1
“The food was delicious, especially the, Kebbeh, kebabs and hummus. Service was quick and friendly—Ammar took great care of us.”
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“The food was delicious, especially the, Kebbeh, kebabs and hummus. Service was quick and friendly—Ammar took great care of us.”May 2025
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Kibbeh nayeh Net +1
“✅ Kibbeh Nayeh – 9/10 Fresh and tasty, but could use a bigger plate.”
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“✅ Kibbeh Nayeh – 9/10 Fresh and tasty, but could use a bigger plate.”February 2025
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Lamb kebab Net +1
“I ordered the lamb kebab – I’ve never had such fresh and juicy meat before! It was perfectly seasoned, and the portion was huge. We were also served fresh bread, and the Greek salad was honestly better than the ones we had in Greece.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the lamb kebab – I’ve never had such fresh and juicy meat before! It was perfectly seasoned, and the portion was huge. We were also served fresh bread, and the Greek salad was honestly better than the ones we had in Greece.”June 2025
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Mix grill Net +1
“The food was great. I had a mix grill and would recommend it.”
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“The food was great. I had a mix grill and would recommend it.”February 2025
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Sendwanat Net +1
“✅ Sendwanat – 10/10 Super crispy and a good portion”
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“✅ Sendwanat – 10/10 Super crispy and a good portion”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask About Seating. If sofa seating matters, confirm its availability before arriving; one reviewer found supposedly unreserved sofa tables restricted to football fans.
Try Outdoors. Outdoor seating is the setting for canal views; if it is warm, ask whether a portable air conditioner can be provided.
Tuesday Visit. Ask about Tuesday ladies’ night if relevant: a review mentions live music and free shisha for ladies.
Check Spice. If you are sensitive to heat, ask about the Armenian Salad chilies; one diner found them stronger than expected.
Confirm Prices. Confirm current prices when booking, especially for special occasions, because one reviewer reported a mismatch between phone and restaurant prices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fairview Residency - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Mosquitoes
One reviewer reported a serious mosquito problem and advised against visiting.
Food Freshness
A reviewer alleged that food appeared to have been prepared days earlier and noticed flies near it.
Sofa Seating
One complaint described a guest being denied an unreserved sofa table because it was being held for football fans.
Price Mismatch
A Valentine’s Day reviewer said prices discussed by phone did not match the prices at the restaurant.
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The Bottom Line
BEROEA is a Syrian and Arabic restaurant-café in Business Bay where reviews point to generous portions, home-style flavours and a relaxed setting for dinner or a long lounge session. Shisha, Arabic music and outdoor tables by the canal make it more than a quick meal. The menu has several specific standouts: lamb kebab, stuffed lamb, kibbeh, hummus with meat and pine nuts, and mixed grills all receive enthusiastic mentions.
One diner called the lamb kebab fresh and juicy with a huge portion, while another singled out the stuffed lamb as perfectly cooked. Desserts matter too—pistachio baklava with ice cream was paired with black tea and shisha. The atmosphere ranges from intimate and quiet to lively, with Arabic music, occasional live entertainment and board games including chess, jakaro and table nard.
Families, friend groups, business-meeting diners and dog owners all appear in the reviews. Valet parking and indoor/outdoor seating are useful touches; outside seating brings canal and, on clear days, Burj Khalifa views. There are a few reasons to clarify details before settling in.
One reviewer reported mosquitoes, another said food seemed prepared days earlier with flies nearby, and a separate complaint described sofa seating being held for football fans. A Valentine’s Day reviewer also reported that phone prices did not match the restaurant bill. Ask about current seating and prices when booking.