Flexible breakfast
Weekend breakfast combines a buffet with freshly prepared à-la-carte dishes, so you can sample widely without sticking to one plate.
Chival Global Social
Al Wasl
Chival Global Social is an all-day restaurant in Al Wasl, set within a stylish hotel with indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast is the main draw, particularly the buffet-and-à-la-carte format, while the menu also covers vegan dishes and casual all-day meals.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
217 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area is a strong choice in cooler weather, with a relaxing feel and plenty of shade.
Vegan choices
The breakfast has included vegan options, giving plant-based diners more than a token choice.
Kind service
Many guests describe the team as attentive and willing to go beyond routine table service.
Event hosting
A baby shower for 20 guests was served super fast, with the team described as supportive and attentive.
Hotel extras
One reviewer valued the Wi-Fi, power outlets and Burj Khalifa view while working from the restaurant.
Valet parking
Valet parking has been available for diners, which is useful when visiting the hotel setting.
What to Eat at Chival Global Social 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 Chival Global Social, 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 Chival Global Social, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Burrata Net +2
“I can definitely recommend burrata, it was unexpectedly delicious - better than in some Italian restaurants in the city.”
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“I can definitely recommend burrata, it was unexpectedly delicious - better than in some Italian restaurants in the city.”July 2023
“The french toast & the burrata are my favorites ♥️”September 2022
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Pasta Net +2
“My wife's pasta was perfect and the portion was big.”
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“My wife's pasta was perfect and the portion was big.”December 2021
“The salmon and the pasta were so delicious and perfectly prepared.”December 2021
Honorable mentions (18)
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Iftar Net +1
“Loved their Iftar!!! We used the more craving Marriott App and got a 2x1 on Iftar, making this an amazing value for money.”
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“Loved their Iftar!!! We used the more craving Marriott App and got a 2x1 on Iftar, making this an amazing value for money.”April 2023
“The food was amazing and we loved the iftar menu.”April 2022
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“Came twice for breakfast buffet and it's just out of this world, especially if you use the Entertainer and get a really good deal.”
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“Came twice for breakfast buffet and it's just out of this world, especially if you use the Entertainer and get a really good deal.”March 2022
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Buffet breakfast Net +1
“We had a buffet breakfast at Chival and it was amazing.”
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“We had a buffet breakfast at Chival and it was amazing.”January 2022
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Charcuterie Net +1
“It is a buffet style breakfast but the hot food is freshly prepared for you and the charcuterie as well.”
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“It is a buffet style breakfast but the hot food is freshly prepared for you and the charcuterie as well.”December 2022
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Focaccia bread Net +1
“All the starters were fresh, with the grain salad and focaccia bread being the highlights.”
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“All the starters were fresh, with the grain salad and focaccia bread being the highlights.”January 2019
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Fresh yogurt Net +1
“Food is great, fresh juices, fresh yogurt.”
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“Food is great, fresh juices, fresh yogurt.”April 2022
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Gnocchi Net +1
“Very nice food, especially the lamb chops, gnocchi, and sea bass. The ambience is nice and chill. Service was a bit slow because there are only 2 servers for the whole restaurant but overall it was pleasant!”
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“Very nice food, especially the lamb chops, gnocchi, and sea bass. The ambience is nice and chill. Service was a bit slow because there are only 2 servers for the whole restaurant but overall it was pleasant!”January 2025
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Grain salad Net +1
“All the starters were fresh, with the grain salad and focaccia bread being the highlights.”
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“All the starters were fresh, with the grain salad and focaccia bread being the highlights.”January 2019
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Very nice food, especially the lamb chops, gnocchi, and sea bass. The ambience is nice and chill. Service was a bit slow because there are only 2 servers for the whole restaurant but overall it was pleasant!”
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“Very nice food, especially the lamb chops, gnocchi, and sea bass. The ambience is nice and chill. Service was a bit slow because there are only 2 servers for the whole restaurant but overall it was pleasant!”January 2025
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Pizza Net +1
“In between courses we were also offered pizza, which was delicious.”
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“In between courses we were also offered pizza, which was delicious.”January 2019
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Risotto main course Net +1
“Risotto main course was a key highlight.”
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“Risotto main course was a key highlight.”January 2019
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Salmon Net +1
“The salmon and the pasta were so delicious and perfectly prepared.”
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“The salmon and the pasta were so delicious and perfectly prepared.”December 2021
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Sea bass Net +1
“Very nice food, especially the lamb chops, gnocchi, and sea bass. The ambience is nice and chill. Service was a bit slow because there are only 2 servers for the whole restaurant but overall it was pleasant!”
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“Very nice food, especially the lamb chops, gnocchi, and sea bass. The ambience is nice and chill. Service was a bit slow because there are only 2 servers for the whole restaurant but overall it was pleasant!”January 2025
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Shakshouka Net +1
“Every single item we ordered from the kitchen was delicious and succulent from the Turkish eggs to the shakshouka, from the waffles to the French toast.”
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“Every single item we ordered from the kitchen was delicious and succulent from the Turkish eggs to the shakshouka, from the waffles to the French toast.”December 2022
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Steak Net +1
“The food was exceptionally nice and we really loved the steak especially!”
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“The food was exceptionally nice and we really loved the steak especially!”January 2021
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Steak selection Net +1
“Visited here for brunch and the food was good specially the steak selection.. not too loud and not entirely quiet either.. good ambience and crowd.. the picture is from when we were leaving in the evening..”
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“Visited here for brunch and the food was good specially the steak selection.. not too loud and not entirely quiet either.. good ambience and crowd.. the picture is from when we were leaving in the evening..”March 2018
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Turkish eggs Net +1
“Every single item we ordered from the kitchen was delicious and succulent from the Turkish eggs to the shakshouka, from the waffles to the French toast.”
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“Every single item we ordered from the kitchen was delicious and succulent from the Turkish eggs to the shakshouka, from the waffles to the French toast.”December 2022
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Waffles Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Every single item we ordered from the kitchen was delicious and succulent from the Turkish eggs to the shakshouka, from the waffles to the French toast.”
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“Every single item we ordered from the kitchen was delicious and succulent from the Turkish eggs to the shakshouka, from the waffles to the French toast.”December 2022
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Coffee Net +2
“Coffee taste always good.”
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“Coffee taste always good.”May 2026
“Coffee was also great!”January 2019
What to Avoid (5)
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Burger Net −1
“My burger was extremely hard (well done cooked) so it was difficult to eat, thanks to the cheese on top of the meat patty it was slightly oily to chew and digest and the fries were very salty.”
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“My burger was extremely hard (well done cooked) so it was difficult to eat, thanks to the cheese on top of the meat patty it was slightly oily to chew and digest and the fries were very salty.”December 2021
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Eggs Net −1
“The eggs tasted bad.”
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“The eggs tasted bad.”January 2022
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English breakfast Net −1
“The hash browns didn’t come with the English breakfast and we had to reorder them, it took about an hour for the food to get ready even though the restaurant was basically empty.”
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“The hash browns didn’t come with the English breakfast and we had to reorder them, it took about an hour for the food to get ready even though the restaurant was basically empty.”January 2022
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Fries Net −1
“My burger was extremely hard (well done cooked) so it was difficult to eat, thanks to the cheese on top of the meat patty it was slightly oily to chew and digest and the fries were very salty.”
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“My burger was extremely hard (well done cooked) so it was difficult to eat, thanks to the cheese on top of the meat patty it was slightly oily to chew and digest and the fries were very salty.”December 2021
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Scrambled tofu Net −1
“Today I tried for the first time scrambled tofu and it had no flavor and was bitter. I added lots of salt and pepper to give some flavor but it was still bitter. I only ate the condiments because I was hungry.”
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“Today I tried for the first time scrambled tofu and it had no flavor and was bitter. I added lots of salt and pepper to give some flavor but it was still bitter. I only ate the condiments because I was hungry.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check availability. Call ahead for peak-season breakfast: one review says walk-ins were refused despite empty tables and 45 minutes of service remaining.
Use discounts. Check Entertainer or another discount app before booking; reviewers say it can make the breakfast buffet much better value.
Choose outdoors. Visit when the weather is cooler if you want the shaded terrace, which reviewers describe as especially relaxing.
Confirm gluten-free. If you need gluten-free breakfast choices, ask about the current menu first because several previously available options were removed.
Verify iftar. Ask about the current Iftar buffet and serving timing before booking, as reviews range from delicious to late and disappointing.
Use valet. For a hotel visit, ask about valet parking; diners have specifically mentioned it as an available convenience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Multaqa Street, La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Menu changes
A breakfast menu change removed several gluten-free choices that had mostly come from Indian cuisine.
Tofu quality
One recent diner found the scrambled tofu bitter and lacking flavour; it was not removed from the bill after being reported.
Slow service
Several reviews report slow service, including one dinner where only two servers covered the restaurant.
Iftar inconsistency
Iftar feedback is mixed: some guests enjoyed it, while others found the buffet late, weak or poor value.
Peak access
During peak season, one party was refused a walk-in table despite seeing empty tables and breakfast still being served.
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The Bottom Line
Chival Global Social is an all-day restaurant in Al Wasl with a polished hotel setting, calm ambience and both indoor and outdoor tables. Breakfast is the clearest reason to come: the weekend format combines a buffet with à-la-carte dishes, and reviewers mention French toast, Turkish eggs, shakshuka, waffles and vegan options. The restaurant has also hosted larger occasions, including a 20-person baby shower.
The outdoor seating is especially appealing in cooler weather, with plenty of shade. One guest used the restaurant as a work spot and appreciated the Wi-Fi, power outlets and Burj Khalifa view; valet parking has also been mentioned. Service is often the highlight, with guests describing the team as attentive and welcoming, though staffing levels have sometimes led to slow service.
Do check before arriving if you need gluten-free choices, since a recent menu change removed several options. Iftar experiences are inconsistent: some diners praised the food and value, while others found the buffet late, weak or overpriced. Breakfast discounts through Entertainer have been described as particularly worthwhile, and calling ahead is sensible during busy periods after one party was refused a walk-in table despite empty seats.