Iraqi music
Regulars praise the Iraqi singers and live programmes, with some reviewers calling it one of the best Iraqi nightlife spots.
Carte Blanche Restaurant Dubai مطعم كارت بلانش دبي
Trade Centre
Carte Blanche is an Arab restaurant in Trade Centre built around Iraqi live music, evening dining and shisha. Reviews describe a high-floor venue with a lively atmosphere and musical programmes, though service, pricing and cleanliness can vary sharply from one visit to the next.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
137 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Atmosphere
Several reviews highlight the wonderful atmosphere, making the venue more about a full evening out than a quiet meal.
High floor
The restaurant is on the 49th floor, giving the dining and nightlife experience a distinctive high-rise setting.
Food
Food is often described as delicious; one reviewer specifically found the kebabs very good.
Shisha
Shisha is a central part of the evening format and received a perfect score from one reviewer.
What to Eat at Carte Blanche Restaurant Dubai مطعم كارت بلانش دبي 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 Carte Blanche Restaurant Dubai مطعم كارت بلانش دبي, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Carte Blanche Restaurant Dubai مطعم كارت بلانش دبي, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Mixed grill Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The dinner menu includes a small portion of mixed grill, with very good kebabs, but the tikka and shish tawook are poor.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Shish tawook Net −1
“The dinner menu includes a small portion of mixed grill, with very good kebabs, but the tikka and shish tawook are poor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The dinner menu includes a small portion of mixed grill, with very good kebabs, but the tikka and shish tawook are poor.”January 2022
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Tikka Net −1
“The dinner menu includes a small portion of mixed grill, with very good kebabs, but the tikka and shish tawook are poor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The dinner menu includes a small portion of mixed grill, with very good kebabs, but the tikka and shish tawook are poor.”January 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm booking. Call ahead and reconfirm your table on the day, since one guest arrived to find the reservation missing.
Ask prices. Request a written menu and the full bill before ordering; a reviewer reported no menu and unexpected charges.
Carry payment. Check payment options before going and bring an alternative to a card, as one review says cards were not accepted.
Choose weekdays. Regular nights may be a better bet than holidays or special occasions; one reviewer preferred the normal-day atmosphere.
Expect noise. If you are sensitive to loud music, plan accordingly: reviewers specifically described the band as very loud.
Check dress code. Ask about dress expectations before visiting, as one reviewer said the venue should emphasise its dress code.
Plan the visit
Practical details
World Trade Center - h hotel Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service issues
Some guests report rude treatment and serious reservation problems, including arriving to find a booked table unavailable.
Loud music
The live band can make conversation and listening difficult; one guest described the sound as potentially damaging to hearing.
Unclear pricing
Guests have reported steep or changing charges, including a complaint about paying 800 dirhams for simple drinks and one shisha.
No menu
One review says there was no food-and-drinks menu and that card payments were not accepted, making costs harder to check.
Cleanliness concerns
Cleanliness is praised by some visitors but criticised by others, including reviews describing both the restaurant and food as unclean.
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The Bottom Line
Carte Blanche is an Iraqi-leaning Arab restaurant in Trade Centre where dinner comes with live singers, musical programmes and shisha. Reviews place it on the 49th floor and describe a high-rise nightlife setting with a wonderful atmosphere. It suits diners who want entertainment alongside their meal rather than a quiet restaurant evening.
The food feedback is mixed but often positive. Several guests call the food delicious, and one review specifically praises the kebabs while finding the tikka and shish tawook poor. Shisha is a prominent part of the format, and some visitors also mention drinks and fruit served during the evening.
The musical programme is a major draw, although the sound can be loud enough to make songs or conversation difficult. Budget carefully. One guest reported about 200 dirhams per person, while another said two people paid 800 dirhams for tea, orange juice and one shisha; these are customer reports, not a current price list.
Ask for the menu, total charges and payment methods before ordering, since reviews mention no menu and card-payment problems. Service and cleanliness also divide opinion, so reconfirm reservations and consider a regular night rather than a holiday or special event.
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