Syrian cuisine
Reviews highlight authentic Syrian and Lebanese cooking, with well-grilled meat and fresh mezze.
Dimash
Dubai Festival City
Dimash is a Syrian, Lebanese and broader Arabic restaurant and café in Dubai Festival City, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews make it a draw for grilled meats and mezze—such as mixed grill and hummus—as well as shisha beside views of the canal, fountains or waterfront.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
736 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Water views
Outdoor tables overlook the canal, waterfront or Festival City fountains, giving the meal a clear visual appeal.
Breakfast
Breakfast packages include varied dishes with tea and fresh bread; one review especially liked the hot falafel and pickle.
Fajita Pottery
The Fajita Pottery was called a must-try, while the same reviewer found the grilled chicken wings too salty.
Large portions
Several reviews found the portions generous, including one warning that big portions may leave food over.
Quick service
Multiple guests describe food arriving quickly and staff as attentive, including during breakfast.
Complimentary desserts
Some visits ended with complimentary sweets or dessert plates, including coconut hareesa cake pieces.
What to Eat at Dimash 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 Dimash, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Dimash got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 2
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Hummus Net +2
“Beautiful and elegant restaurant, very delicious food! 😋 we ordered meatballs with potatos , hummus and mixed grill. Everything tasted amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“Beautiful and elegant restaurant, very delicious food! 😋 we ordered meatballs with potatos , hummus and mixed grill. Everything tasted amazing.”November 2024
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”October 2024
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Mixed grill Net +2
“I did not take picture of mixed grill and boneless chicken plates, but they are very nicely presented and well prepared!”
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Review excerpts
“I did not take picture of mixed grill and boneless chicken plates, but they are very nicely presented and well prepared!”July 2025
“Beautiful and elegant restaurant, very delicious food! 😋 we ordered meatballs with potatos , hummus and mixed grill. Everything tasted amazing.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (11)
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Batata harrah Net +1
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”
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Review excerpts
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”October 2024
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Boneless chicken plates Net +1
“I did not take picture of mixed grill and boneless chicken plates, but they are very nicely presented and well prepared!”
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Review excerpts
“I did not take picture of mixed grill and boneless chicken plates, but they are very nicely presented and well prepared!”July 2025
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Coconut hareesa cake Net +1
“At the end, we received complimentary (what seemed to be) Coconut Hareesa Cake pieces, which is a very thoughtful service not often offered anymore, very appreciated.”
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Review excerpts
“At the end, we received complimentary (what seemed to be) Coconut Hareesa Cake pieces, which is a very thoughtful service not often offered anymore, very appreciated.”May 2025
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Fajita pottery Net +1
“This place is a gem! The Fajita Pottery is absolutely delicious a must-try ,While the Grilled Chicken Wings were a too salty for my taste, the overall experience was delightful.”
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Review excerpts
“This place is a gem! The Fajita Pottery is absolutely delicious a must-try ,While the Grilled Chicken Wings were a too salty for my taste, the overall experience was delightful.”April 2026
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Fatta mashroum Net +1
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”August 2025
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Kebbeh Net +1
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”
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Review excerpts
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”October 2024
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Meatballs with potatos Net +1
“Beautiful and elegant restaurant, very delicious food! 😋 we ordered meatballs with potatos , hummus and mixed grill. Everything tasted amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beautiful and elegant restaurant, very delicious food! 😋 we ordered meatballs with potatos , hummus and mixed grill. Everything tasted amazing.”November 2024
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Mutabbal Net +1
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”August 2025
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Ras asfour Net +1
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”August 2025
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Shish tawooq Net +1
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”August 2025
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Waraq enab Net +1
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I sampled multiple standout dishes—tabbula, mutabbal, waraq enab, fatta mashroum, ras asfour, and shish tawooq—and each one was bursting with authentic flavor.”August 2025
Drinks 1
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“Turkish coffee was great.”
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Review excerpts
“Turkish coffee was great.”February 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Fattoush Net −1
“And finally, the fattoush came with garlic in the sauce, which was honestly shocking and not mentioned anywhere.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And finally, the fattoush came with garlic in the sauce, which was honestly shocking and not mentioned anywhere.”November 2025
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Grilled chicken wings Net −1
“This place is a gem! The Fajita Pottery is absolutely delicious a must-try ,While the Grilled Chicken Wings were a too salty for my taste, the overall experience was delightful.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This place is a gem! The Fajita Pottery is absolutely delicious a must-try ,While the Grilled Chicken Wings were a too salty for my taste, the overall experience was delightful.”April 2026
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Kebab plate Net −1
“The kebab plate was instead filled with vinegar, which I never asked for and was not mentioned among the ingredients.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The kebab plate was instead filled with vinegar, which I never asked for and was not mentioned among the ingredients.”December 2024
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Koftah Net −1
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Service was great I loved the kebbeh, hummus and the batata harrah For the koftah, not the taste I like”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. Choose outdoor seating if you want shisha with a water-facing view; an indoor visit also had an AC problem.
Check breakfast rules. Before ordering the breakfast package, confirm whether a two-person minimum applies.
Ask ingredients. Ask about sauces and dressings if ingredients matter to you: guests reported garlic in fattoush and vinegar with kebab.
Expect shisha noise. If you prefer a quieter meal, ask for seating away from the shisha section, which one guest found noisy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City - Dubai
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
One guest had to approach the counter on arrival and again to pay, and was not shown the bill.
Shisha variability
Shisha was described as average or in need of improvement by some visitors, despite positive experiences elsewhere.
Noise levels
The shisha section was reported as too noisy and needing better ventilation.
Price concerns
Some diners considered the restaurant pricey, especially when they felt drink quality or quantity did not justify the cost.
Order issues
A breakfast package was served with only one manakeesh, and the two-person minimum was explained only after ordering.
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The Bottom Line
Dimash is a Syrian and Lebanese restaurant and café in Dubai Festival City, with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating. It suits diners looking for mezze, grilled dishes, breakfast or shisha rather than a quick mall counter meal. Reviews specifically mention mixed grill, hummus, tabboula, shish tawooq and the Fajita Pottery, while the outdoor tables are valued for canal, waterfront and fountain views.
Breakfast is a strong option for groups: one office breakfast included assorted dishes, tea and fresh bread, with piping-hot falafel served alongside pickle. Portions can be generous, and complimentary desserts or Arabic sweets have appeared at the end of some meals. Service is often described as fast, friendly and attentive, although experiences are not perfectly consistent.
There are a few details worth checking before you settle in. Some diners found the shisha average, and the shisha section has been described as noisy with weak ventilation. One breakfast guest learned only after ordering that the package required two people.
If you have ingredient preferences, ask about sauces and dressings: reviews mention garlic in fattoush and unexpected vinegar with kebab. Pricing is generally called reasonable by some guests, but others found drinks and the overall meal expensive.