Breakfast spread
Breakfast covers fresh produce, cheeses, cold cuts, pastries, Arabic dishes and hot options, with eggs cooked to order.
Cilantro
Al Sufouh
Cilantro is a modern hotel restaurant in Al Sufouh, at Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City. It is especially useful for generous breakfast buffets with made-to-order eggs, relaxed coffee breaks, and rotating lunch or dinner buffets.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
112 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live stations
The international breakfast buffet includes live stations for pancakes, waffles and omelettes, making it more than a serve-yourself spread.
Rotating dishes
A regular lunch visitor says the open buffet changes its dishes rather than repeating the same selection.
Coffee breaks
The cafe works well for a coffee and croissant stop, including customized drinks prepared to order.
Family friendly
Reviews describe welcoming service for families, including a daughter's and son's birthday celebration handled attentively.
Spacious setting
The lobby-level restaurant is described as clean, modern, spacious and cozy, with a lounge area for coffee.
Valet parking
One review notes that valet parking is available, which is useful when arriving for a meal at the hotel.
What to Eat at Cilantro 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 Cilantro, 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.
These items at Cilantro got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Biryani Net +1
“After having tried their food multiple times I can give this place all the stars it rightly deserves, excellent service and courteous staff with tasty food, especially the Biryani which is middle eastern in flavor yet taste’s wonderful, adequate portions served and the pricing is average compared to the other places in this area, multiple options available in the menu to suit variety of people. Definitely going back again”
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“After having tried their food multiple times I can give this place all the stars it rightly deserves, excellent service and courteous staff with tasty food, especially the Biryani which is middle eastern in flavor yet taste’s wonderful, adequate portions served and the pricing is average compared to the other places in this area, multiple options available in the menu to suit variety of people. Definitely going back again”February 2023
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Black forest cake Net +1
“Watch out for the irresistible dessert spread, which boasts a decadent Black Forest cake every now and then.”
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“Watch out for the irresistible dessert spread, which boasts a decadent Black Forest cake every now and then.”December 2023
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“Grilled platter and roasted beef and chicken were perfect and chicken mandi was also really good.”
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“Grilled platter and roasted beef and chicken were perfect and chicken mandi was also really good.”January 2020
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“Loads of fresh tasty salads, several mains including butter chicken, fish, beef bourguignon, biryani, quesadilla, and a selection of desserts - the chocolate cake was very good. Soft drinks included.”
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“Loads of fresh tasty salads, several mains including butter chicken, fish, beef bourguignon, biryani, quesadilla, and a selection of desserts - the chocolate cake was very good. Soft drinks included.”June 2022
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Club sandwich Net +1
“Club Sandwich is a 3-layer yummy, filling dish. Strongly recommended.”
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“Club Sandwich is a 3-layer yummy, filling dish. Strongly recommended.”November 2022
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Croissant Net +1
“This is my fav coffee and croissant spot in the area when I’m around.”
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“This is my fav coffee and croissant spot in the area when I’m around.”January 2024
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Eggs royale Net +1
“And of course, a special thank you to the chef, who prepares my favorite Eggs Royale every morning. It’s one of the reasons I look forward to coming back each day!”
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“And of course, a special thank you to the chef, who prepares my favorite Eggs Royale every morning. It’s one of the reasons I look forward to coming back each day!”June 2026
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Gnocchi Net +1
“Never felt so much satisfaction from a buffet before, the food was phenomenal, the atmosphere was great with lovely people surrounding us, really really loved the gnocchi and the desserts were extra ordinary and I think it’s worth every penny.”
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“Never felt so much satisfaction from a buffet before, the food was phenomenal, the atmosphere was great with lovely people surrounding us, really really loved the gnocchi and the desserts were extra ordinary and I think it’s worth every penny.”May 2026
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Granola Net +1
“The food was extremely nice. Will always come back for Granola.”
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“The food was extremely nice. Will always come back for Granola.”July 2026
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Grilled platter Net +1
“Grilled platter and roasted beef and chicken were perfect and chicken mandi was also really good.”
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“Grilled platter and roasted beef and chicken were perfect and chicken mandi was also really good.”January 2020
Honorable mentions (2)
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Roasted beef Net +1
“Grilled platter and roasted beef and chicken were perfect and chicken mandi was also really good.”
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“Grilled platter and roasted beef and chicken were perfect and chicken mandi was also really good.”January 2020
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Turkey with cranberry sauce Net +1
“Succulent turkey with cranberry sauce really hits home, but what really does it is the impeccable service from Kaza and his team.”
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“Succulent turkey with cranberry sauce really hits home, but what really does it is the impeccable service from Kaza and his team.”December 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Baklava Net −1
“Variety of food and salads were great, desserts were good only baklava was not very fresh. Overall great experience!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Variety of food and salads were great, desserts were good only baklava was not very fresh. Overall great experience!”July 2021
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Hashbrowns Net −1
“The only downside are the hashbrowns, which are kinda bland.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only downside are the hashbrowns, which are kinda bland.”February 2025
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Lamb ouzi Net −1
“Very limited selection for the main course, food presentation is not appealing at all. Salad variety is also disappointing and looked stale to me. Couldn’t find anything to eat except the lamb ouzi (on the side buffet), though not very great. Desserts were ok. Overall not a good experience and not recommended.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very limited selection for the main course, food presentation is not appealing at all. Salad variety is also disappointing and looked stale to me. Couldn’t find anything to eat except the lamb ouzi (on the side buffet), though not very great. Desserts were ok. Overall not a good experience and not recommended.”April 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Request eggs. At breakfast, ask for made-to-order eggs; the buffet includes omelettes and other egg dishes cooked on request.
Use valet. If you are driving, check the hotel’s valet option before walking in for your meal.
Try the lounge. For a less formal visit, use the cozy lounge in front of the restaurant for coffee with friends.
Ask about packages. For a group or corporate Iftar, ask about special packages rather than assuming the standard buffet is the only format.
Try breakfast. If you want the strongest-reviewed meal, start with breakfast: reviews highlight Arabic, continental and English choices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Bland hash browns
One breakfast review found the hash browns bland, despite enjoying the rest of the stay.
Iftar setup
A 2022 Iftar review criticised the corridor-style seating, tiny tables and limited main-course selection.
Uneven buffets
Older themed-buffet feedback is mixed: one guest found an Arabic night’s dishes inedible, while another praised a different Arabic buffet.
A la carte
One older dinner visit found the a la carte food only okay, although the salad and dessert were better received.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 159 per person
Daily Iftar Buffet
“The Daily Iftar Buffet is priced at AED 159 per person, and it’s absolutely worth it”Google review · February 2026
AED 79
child buffet (ages 6–12)
“They also offer a child buffet (ages 6–12) for AED 79, which is great for families”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Cilantro is a hotel restaurant in Al Sufouh at Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, and breakfast is clearly its strongest draw. You can work through a broad buffet of breads, fruit, cheeses, cold cuts, salads, Arabic dishes and international options, then order eggs at the live counter. Eggs Royale and Granola receive specific praise, while the cafe is also used for customized drinks and coffee with a croissant.
Lunch and dinner shift toward buffet dining. A regular lunch guest says the dishes change frequently, while Ramadan reviews mention live Ouzi and shawarma stations, Arabic mains, salads and mixed desserts. The restaurant has also handled family birthday meals warmly, and the spacious modern lobby setting suits both hotel guests and office workers.
There are a few caveats. One breakfast guest found the hash browns bland, and older reviews describe uneven themed-buffet experiences, including one disappointing Iftar setup with cramped tables and limited mains. That feedback is dated, so it is worth checking the current buffet format before booking a special occasion.
Drivers can use valet, and the lounge in front of the restaurant is a practical choice when you only want coffee. For group or corporate Ramadan visits, ask about packages and current buffet arrangements.