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DejaVu Restaurant & Cafe
Al Wasl
DejaVu is a restaurant and shisha lounge in Al Wasl, with Persian-inspired dishes, international comfort food and a lounge-style evening atmosphere. It is worth considering for dishes such as grilled kebabs or truffle pasta, followed by a smooth shisha session and DJ-led music.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,182 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Distinctive interior
The earthy walls, tribal artwork, neutral furniture and detailed washroom design create a memorable setting rather than a standard restaurant interior.
Persian dishes
Persian-style kebabs, rice and grilled platters receive strong praise for rich flavour, juicy meat and careful presentation.
Dish variety
The menu reaches beyond Iranian food, with well-reviewed options including salmon, truffle pasta, salads and Asian-inspired dishes.
Lively evenings
DJ sets and Arabic, English or modern house music give evenings a social, energetic feel, while some reviewers still found the atmosphere relaxed.
Presentation
Guests often comment on attractive plating and drinks that arrive looking more considered than routine restaurant fare.
Shisha ventilation
One guest specifically noted that shisha smoke did not linger indoors, which may matter if you want food and shisha in the same visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Call ahead. Call before arriving if timing matters: one Saturday visitor checked ahead and found no wait after encountering long queues elsewhere.
Choose timing. For easier conversation, consider arriving before the late DJ period; one review says the music becomes loud and pumping after 10pm.
Check parking. Valet parking is available, but confirm the charge first: one guest reported paying AED 25 for it.
Consider salads. If you are unsure about the Iranian dishes, the salad menu is a safer starting point according to one repeat visitor.
Plan the visit
Practical details
694 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Manara, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
One recent visit involved a long wait for menus and little proactive attention, despite the order arriving quickly once placed.
High pricing
Some diners felt the food and overall experience did not justify prices they considered higher than average.
Iranian inconsistency
A repeat visitor felt the Iranian dishes had declined over several visits, although the salads remained a stronger choice.
Loud music
After 10pm, the DJ and music can become loud enough to change the setting from dinner conversation to nightlife.
Wobbly table
A recent diner reported a noticeably wobbly table and felt the furniture quality fell short of the premium styling.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 27 and AED 37
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“Yet again, the only still water options started at AED 27 and AED 37”Google review · August 2026
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The Bottom Line
DejaVu in Al Wasl combines a restaurant with a shisha-lounge setting, making it more of an evening-out destination than a straightforward meal. You can come for Persian-style grilled kebabs, international dishes such as the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl and truffle pasta, or a Lemon Mint shisha. The interior is a major part of the appeal, with earthy walls, tribal artwork, fashion clips on screens and carefully styled details.
Food feedback is mostly strong, especially for juicy kebabs, mixed grilled platters, salads, salmon and polished presentation. There is some variation, though: one repeat visitor felt the Iranian cooking had declined, while another recent diner found the food decent but not worth the pricing. If you are undecided, the salads have a specific positive mention and the signature salad was called outstanding in another review.
The atmosphere shifts with the hour. Earlier visits can feel calm and relaxed, while the DJ and music become loud and pumping after 10pm, so choose your timing around whether you want conversation or nightlife energy. Service is often described as attentive, but one recent visit involved a long wait for menus and little table attention.
Call ahead if you are working around a schedule, and check the valet charge before using it: a guest reported paying AED 25.
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