Smooth shisha
Shisha is repeatedly described as smooth and flavourful, with options including a long-lasting watermelon flavour.
Bokharest Black Cafe & Restaurant
Trade Centre
Bokharest Black Cafe & Restaurant is a Lebanese, Syrian and international restaurant in Trade Centre, with outdoor seating, shisha and a broad menu. Reviews make it especially appealing for a relaxed dinner, watching football on large screens, or lingering over dishes such as hummus, mixed grill and fresh juices.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,703 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor terrace
The outdoor seating is comfortable for Dubai’s cooler evenings, with one review noting that blankets were provided.
Sports screens
Large screens and a video projector make it a practical place to watch football without an overly loud atmosphere.
Broad menu
The menu covers Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian and international choices, with desserts, salads, grills and pizzas mentioned by diners.
Generous portions
Several diners found the mains and portions notably large, which helps when sharing a meal.
Helpful service
Many reviews describe the staff as attentive and welcoming, with service that is friendly and prompt.
Easy parking
Parking is available beside the cafe, and one review specifically reported included valet parking.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask parking. Ask about the beside-cafe parking before leaving your car, as one reviewer said this was clarified on request.
Choose outdoors. For a relaxed evening, ask for the outdoor seating; reviews highlight the terrace in pleasant weather and blankets in cooler conditions.
Watch matches. If you want dinner with football, choose a table with a clear view of the large screens or projector.
Check delivery. When ordering delivery, check that filled dishes arrive as described; one order of meat-stuffed grape leaves arrived empty.
Taste drinks. If ordering lemon mint, note that one diner found it extremely sour, while another enjoyed it without sugar.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rostamani Tower - 72 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
Inconsistent service
One visit included rude, aggressive communication from a shisha staff member and a generally unwelcoming service experience.
Food quality
A reviewer found the shrimp dynamite cold in the centre and the hummus bland.
Hygiene concern
One reviewer reported significant hygiene concerns in the restroom despite liking its design.
Delivery mistake
A delivery order arrived with meat-stuffed grape leaves empty, and the reviewer said no apology was offered.
Pizza service
One older review found the pepperoni pizza basic and mentioned no pizza-cutting tool, napkin or side sauce.
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The Bottom Line
Bokharest Black Cafe & Restaurant in Trade Centre suits an unhurried meal with shisha, especially if you want to sit outside or watch football. The menu stretches from Lebanese and Syrian dishes to Egyptian and international options. Reviews specifically mention the mixed grill, hummus, rocka salad, pizzas, shawarma wraps and fresh juices, while large portions make sharing practical.
The atmosphere is a strong part of the draw. Diners describe a cosy, relaxed setting with music, comfortable outdoor seating and large screens; one match-day visit found the room lively without being too loud. Shisha is regularly praised for smoothness and flavour, with watermelon singled out as a long-lasting choice.
Parking is available beside the cafe, and one review mentions included valet parking, so ask staff where to leave the car before parking. Experiences are not completely consistent. A recent complaint described aggressive shisha-service communication, while another found the shrimp dynamite cold in the centre, the hummus bland and the restroom unhygienic.
Delivery has also produced an empty meat-stuffed grape-leaf order. If food quality or service matters most, checking your order and raising problems immediately would be sensible.