Cinnamon Tree Restaurant

Name: Cinnamon Tree Restaurant
Address: Building 2nd December St, Al Hudaiba, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971544094413

Al Hudaiba

Restaurant Open now 0 544 094 413

Cinnamon Tree Restaurant in Al Hudaiba serves traditional Sri Lankan food, from rice and curry to kottu and hoppers. Reviews point to an appealing buffet, fresh juices and distinctive treats such as wood apple, with a relaxed setting and generally warm service.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,656 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers describe the Sri Lankan meals as genuinely traditional, with flavours that remind some diners of home.

Buffet choice

The buffet is praised for its variety, including traditional curries, salads, desserts and vegetarian options.

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What to Eat at Cinnamon Tree Restaurant

These items at Cinnamon Tree Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Wood apple Net +4

“I tried a variety of dishes, and everything was lovely, but the highlight for me was the wood apple. In Sinhala, we call it dimul, and this was by far the best I’ve ever had. The flavor was rich, authentic, and absolutely unforgettable.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Appams Net +1

“The appams and egg appams were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Excellent food. We bought chicken curry with string hoppers and lumprise. It was yummy but the best part was the dry coconut sambhal - it was nice and spicy.”
Chicken kutthu Net +1

“We had the rice set in chicken and fish, hot butter cuttle fish and chicken kutthu, everything was soo delicious and good portions.”
Chili paste Net +1

“Put the spotlight of their cuisine is " The Chili Paste" which is available to buy in containers available over the counter. In my opinion that chili paste without your food is like your food without salt in that - It's that amazing.”
Egg appams Net +1

“The appams and egg appams were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.”
Egg kothu paratha Net +1

“The prawn curry, the seafood & mixed chopsuey, egg kothu paratha, pol roti set, Putti set and kadala curry are some of the other recommendations I would suggest.”
Fried beef and prawns curry Net +1

“The Fried Beef and Prawns Curry was nice, portion is suitable for 1 person.”
Godamba roti set Net +1

“Other than that I'd recommend the Godamba roti set - They're flexible with changing the menu to your liking and you should be open to their recommendations.”
Hoppers Net +1

“I'd recommend the Hoppers but if you want those you need to visit after 3pm or tell them a day in advance with the number of people you choose to bring.”
Hot butter cuttle fish Net +1

“We had the rice set in chicken and fish, hot butter cuttle fish and chicken kutthu, everything was soo delicious and good portions.”
Kadala curry Net +1

“The prawn curry, the seafood & mixed chopsuey, egg kothu paratha, pol roti set, Putti set and kadala curry are some of the other recommendations I would suggest.”
Lumprise Net +1

“Excellent food. We bought chicken curry with string hoppers and lumprise. It was yummy but the best part was the dry coconut sambhal - it was nice and spicy.”
Malu ambul thiyal Net +1

“I have been waiting to write this review for a while. This is easily one of the best Sri Lankan restaurants in Dubai; 'Malu Ambul Thiyal' is a standout dish that I ordered constantly at my previous job. As a Sri Lankan, this place is my go-to whenever I feel homesick. My only suggestion would be to put a bit more focus on the cleanliness of the premises.”
Nasi goreng fried rice Net +1

“"We tried Pol Rotti and Nasi Goreng fried rice, and both were amazing. The Pol Rotti was soft with a rich coconut flavor, perfect with curry. The Nasi Goreng had bold, balanced flavors and was incredibly satisfying.”
Passionfruit Net +1

“The juices are super fresh and i highly recommend the passionfruit.”
Pol roti set Net +1

“The prawn curry, the seafood & mixed chopsuey, egg kothu paratha, pol roti set, Putti set and kadala curry are some of the other recommendations I would suggest.”
Pol rotti Net +1

“"We tried Pol Rotti and Nasi Goreng fried rice, and both were amazing. The Pol Rotti was soft with a rich coconut flavor, perfect with curry. The Nasi Goreng had bold, balanced flavors and was incredibly satisfying.”
Prawn curry Net +1

“The prawn curry, the seafood & mixed chopsuey, egg kothu paratha, pol roti set, Putti set and kadala curry are some of the other recommendations I would suggest.”
Prawns curry Net +1

“Our Dinner was hoppers plus prawns curry. That prawns curry was so so good.”
Putti set Net +1

“The prawn curry, the seafood & mixed chopsuey, egg kothu paratha, pol roti set, Putti set and kadala curry are some of the other recommendations I would suggest.”
Seafood chopsuey rice Net +1

“The Seafood Chopsuey rice had a nice flavour and the Passion fruit juice had fruit puree in it.”
Seafood mixed chopsuey Net +1

“The prawn curry, the seafood & mixed chopsuey, egg kothu paratha, pol roti set, Putti set and kadala curry are some of the other recommendations I would suggest.”
Special fish thali Net +1

“Also tried the special fish thali — full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The variety and taste were really impressive.Myst try if craving for Srilanka cuisine.”
String hoppers Net +1

“Excellent food. We bought chicken curry with string hoppers and lumprise. It was yummy but the best part was the dry coconut sambhal - it was nice and spicy.”
String hoppers with fish curry Net +1

“Food (string hoppers with fish curry, dhal curry and coconut sambol) tasted very freshly prepared and absolutely delicious.”
Traditional lamprais Net +1

“Ordered the traditional Lamprais(with Mutton curry) it was nice, but it needed more portion of the 4 items which come wrapped along with the rice.”
Watalappam Net +1

“Their watalappam, which is for the desserts at the buffet is really tasty.”
Wattalap Net +1

“Dessert - the wattalap - was divine.”

Drinks 2

Nescafe ice coffee Net +1

“The best!!!!! We have tried many Sri Lankan restaurants in Dubai, but Cinnamon Tree 🔥🔥🔥. Thank you for the amazing food , it truly felt like home. And they got my favourite nescafe ice coffee, took me back to my school days ♥️”
Sour sop juice Net +1

“The sour sop juice has to be experienced.”

What to Avoid (11)

Food 9

Beetroot salad Net −1

“As I was sitting there, they brought me the beetroot salad. It was hard , but I said, “OK, let me eat what I can and I won’t come again.” They then brought the soya meat, and some pieces were rock hard.”
Chicken fried rice Net −1

“The food is “BLUE”🔵👎🏽 “not worth for the price”the kottu looks dark brown it taste curry powder and no chicken at all , the chicken fried rice doesn’t taste at all either 😶 I was wondering if I have ordered chicken or vegetable fried rice 🥹 because i found chicken after having 10 bites 😏 that also very tiny 🤧 and the best part is when I ordered egg 🥚 Rolls they sent me vegetable 🥕 roll 🤭 and one senisambal bun 🫠 please be more responsible for the food you serve for the customer.”
Chicken lamprais Net −1

“We ordered a Rice and Curry and a Chicken Lamprais for lunch. The Rice and Curry was tasteless and watery. The cashew curry in the Lamprais was spoiled. We made a complaint, but the staff did not respond or handle the issue properly. I would not recommend this place. The food quality was very poor and the customer service was disappointing.🤢🤮”
Coconut sambol Net −1

“The portion sizes were shockingly small — the coconut sambol was barely enough for two fingers.”
Dhal Net −1

“The dhal tasted old, like it had been cooked hours earlier and simply reheated.”
Lamprais Net −1

“I ordered 2 lamprais for AED 64 and it was very disappointing.”
Rice and curry Net −1

“We ordered a Rice and Curry and a Chicken Lamprais for lunch. The Rice and Curry was tasteless and watery. The cashew curry in the Lamprais was spoiled. We made a complaint, but the staff did not respond or handle the issue properly. I would not recommend this place. The food quality was very poor and the customer service was disappointing.🤢🤮”
Soya devilled Net −1

“The soya devilled had no flavor at all.”
Soya meat Net −1

“” They then brought the soya meat, and some pieces were rock hard. The waitress came, took them away, and played them with her hands while smiling.”

Drinks 2

Cinnamon tea Net −1

“The Cinnamon Tea was OK; needs more cinnamon flavour in it.”
Milkshake Net −1

“Their passion fruit juice is really good, but on one specific day, I picked a "milkshake" they made which was in the buffet and it really didn't taste good at all.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan hoppers. Ask for hoppers after 3pm, or contact the restaurant a day ahead with your group size.

Check spice. Ask whether the kitchen can adjust the spice level; one diner successfully chose medium spicy.

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Practical details

Building 2nd December St

Al Hudaiba, Dubai

0 544 094 413

Mon	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Hygiene concerns

Reviews include a serious cockroach allegation and separate complaints that the washrooms need more frequent cleaning.

Uneven food

Some diners reported watery rice and curry, spoiled cashew curry, dry meat or dishes that tasted old.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 64

2 lamprais

“I ordered 2 lamprais for AED 64 and it was very disappointing”

Google review · May 2026

50aed

1chicken fried rice, 1chicken kottu , 2 egg rolls and 2 senisambal bun

“I ordered 1chicken fried rice, 1chicken kottu , 2 egg rolls and 2 senisambal bun it cost me 50aed the delivery took like one hour”

Google review · November 2024

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The Bottom Line

Cinnamon Tree is a Sri Lankan restaurant in Al Hudaiba where the main draw is traditional food with plenty of choice. You can order rice and curry, kottu, string hoppers, lamprais or hoppers, or explore the buffet. Wood apple is an unusual highlight, while passion fruit juice and watalappam also receive specific praise.

The strongest reviews describe authentic flavours, generous portions and staff who explain unfamiliar dishes or accommodate requests. The Sunday buffet is noted for curries, rice dishes, salads, desserts and vegetarian options, with a live cooking station mentioned in one review. Driving is relatively convenient: a reviewer reported plenty of parking on the same side of the road.

There are a few practical cautions. Hoppers may not be available before 3pm unless arranged a day ahead, and some buffet dishes and gravies run spicy. Made-to-order food can take time.

Delivery is less dependable than dining in, with reports of app cancellations and slow WhatsApp replies. Food and hygiene feedback is mixed rather than uniformly positive. Several customers loved their meals, but others reported watery curry, dry meat, old-tasting dishes, washroom cleanliness issues and one serious cockroach complaint.

It is worth checking current conditions and confirming orders carefully.