Gluten-free
The restaurant’s all-gluten-free menu is a strong find for coeliacs, with allergens clearly marked.
Eat Well Zaabeel
Zabeel
Eat Well Zaabeel is a health food restaurant in Zabeel built around gluten-free dining, with vegan choices and generous portions. Reviews point to standout dishes such as the vegan ravioli and Moroccan lamb tajine, while the quiet setting and Dubai skyline views give breakfast or dinner a calmer feel.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
345 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Vegan choice
Vegan diners have substantial options, including a vegan ravioli that one regular rated 5/5.
Large portions
Portions are generous enough that some mains can be shared, making the value stronger despite mixed price comments.
Skyline views
Clear-weather and sunset visits can bring striking views of Dubai’s skyline and Burj Khalifa.
Quiet setting
The restaurant is repeatedly described as peaceful, with soft music and little rush during some breakfast visits.
Family friendly
Families have access to a children’s play area, and reviewers also found the venue stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Clear allergens
The menu clearly displays allergens, a useful detail for guests managing coeliac disease or other dietary restrictions.
What to Eat at Eat Well Zaabeel 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 Eat Well Zaabeel, 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 Eat Well Zaabeel got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Benedict eggs Net +1
“The goat salad, the benedict eggs and the coconut turmeric latte were perfect! 😍👌🏼”
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“The goat salad, the benedict eggs and the coconut turmeric latte were perfect! 😍👌🏼”October 2021
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Cauliflower with peanuts in gravy Net +1
“I highly recommend mouthwatering cauliflower with peanuts in gravy. Cauliflower is cooked in the way that it resembles rice but tastes more delicate. Portions are generous, I'd say you can even share them.”
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“I highly recommend mouthwatering cauliflower with peanuts in gravy. Cauliflower is cooked in the way that it resembles rice but tastes more delicate. Portions are generous, I'd say you can even share them.”October 2019
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Chicken penne pesto Net +1
“Ordered the chicken penne pesto and it exceeded my expectation with very high quality chicken.”
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“Ordered the chicken penne pesto and it exceeded my expectation with very high quality chicken.”August 2022
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Chicken tawook Net +1
“My husband ordered the Chicken Tawook and loved it as well :)”
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“My husband ordered the Chicken Tawook and loved it as well :)”August 2022
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Cinnamon pie Net +1
“Desserts included a gooey molten chocolate 'dreamy cake' which totally lived up to its name, delicious cinnamon pie and tangy raspberry preserves.”
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“Desserts included a gooey molten chocolate 'dreamy cake' which totally lived up to its name, delicious cinnamon pie and tangy raspberry preserves.”November 2018
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Dark chocolate cake Net +1
“Greatest cheat with healthiest dark chocolate cake! Guilt free ! Highly recommended!”
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“Greatest cheat with healthiest dark chocolate cake! Guilt free ! Highly recommended!”March 2024
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Famous apple pie Net +1
“Photo: Famous Apple Pie. We loved it!!!”
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“Photo: Famous Apple Pie. We loved it!!!”December 2023
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Friday brunch Net +1
“Friday Brunch is amazing. Our daughter has Celiac and there was no shortage of good food for her. Everything tasted very good and all of it was Gluten Free as well. The meals that come with the brunch are MASSIVE.”
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“Friday Brunch is amazing. Our daughter has Celiac and there was no shortage of good food for her. Everything tasted very good and all of it was Gluten Free as well. The meals that come with the brunch are MASSIVE.”November 2019
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Gf blueberry cheesecake Net +1
“Thank you pastry sous Chef John Jundos for my husband's GF blueberry cheesecake. I enjoyed the celebrations coz cake is great and safe to eat. Much appreciation to Bablo for always taking care of my requests. Excellent service, as always!”
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“Thank you pastry sous Chef John Jundos for my husband's GF blueberry cheesecake. I enjoyed the celebrations coz cake is great and safe to eat. Much appreciation to Bablo for always taking care of my requests. Excellent service, as always!”February 2024
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Goat salad Net +1
“The goat salad, the benedict eggs and the coconut turmeric latte were perfect! 😍👌🏼”
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“The goat salad, the benedict eggs and the coconut turmeric latte were perfect! 😍👌🏼”October 2021
Honorable mentions (13)
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Gooey molten chocolate 'dreamy cake' Net +1
“Desserts included a gooey molten chocolate 'dreamy cake' which totally lived up to its name, delicious cinnamon pie and tangy raspberry preserves.”
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“Desserts included a gooey molten chocolate 'dreamy cake' which totally lived up to its name, delicious cinnamon pie and tangy raspberry preserves.”November 2018
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High protein omelette Net +1
“High protein omelette is fantastic.”
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“High protein omelette is fantastic.”November 2022
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Jackfruit sliders Net +1
“Starters included vegan sushi, delicious jackfruit sliders made of foxtail millet, mango corn salad, zoodles (I'm guessing that's zucchini noodles) and a variety of appetizing dips.”
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“Starters included vegan sushi, delicious jackfruit sliders made of foxtail millet, mango corn salad, zoodles (I'm guessing that's zucchini noodles) and a variety of appetizing dips.”November 2018
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Kale salad Net +1
“The food was also fantastic! I had the kale salad along with their watermelon infused water. I'll definitely be back for more!”
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“The food was also fantastic! I had the kale salad along with their watermelon infused water. I'll definitely be back for more!”September 2017
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Morrocan lamb tajine Net +1
“the food is super delicious, morrocan lamb tajine is my favorite and i will go back again for it , they have meal plans which is super for busy people”
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“the food is super delicious, morrocan lamb tajine is my favorite and i will go back again for it , they have meal plans which is super for busy people”February 2022
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Omelette Net +1
“As for the taste, the omelette was delicious and they offered us some bread sticks with a dip while waiting for our food.”
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“As for the taste, the omelette was delicious and they offered us some bread sticks with a dip while waiting for our food.”October 2024
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Pancake Net +1
“Pankcakes finger-licking good.”
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“Pankcakes finger-licking good.”November 2022
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Salmon meal Net +1
“The Salmon meal is very good!”
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“The Salmon meal is very good!”October 2025
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Sriracha shrimps Net +1
“This restaurant has a beautiful View, I ordered "Sriracha shrimps" and it was amazing.”
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“This restaurant has a beautiful View, I ordered "Sriracha shrimps" and it was amazing.”April 2021
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Vegan ravioli Net +1
“The food in general is a 4/5, but the vegan ravioli is a 5/5 and the reason for me to love this place. I definitely recommend it.”
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“The food in general is a 4/5, but the vegan ravioli is a 5/5 and the reason for me to love this place. I definitely recommend it.”February 2024
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Vegan sushi Net +1
“Starters included vegan sushi, delicious jackfruit sliders made of foxtail millet, mango corn salad, zoodles (I'm guessing that's zucchini noodles) and a variety of appetizing dips.”
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“Starters included vegan sushi, delicious jackfruit sliders made of foxtail millet, mango corn salad, zoodles (I'm guessing that's zucchini noodles) and a variety of appetizing dips.”November 2018
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Vegan variety Net +1
“I had the Vegan Variety from the brekafast section which had smashed avocado on toast, cherry tomatoes, granola, probiotic coconut yogurt and Sacha inchi based protein balls. All of it was yummy and felt fresh.”
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“I had the Vegan Variety from the brekafast section which had smashed avocado on toast, cherry tomatoes, granola, probiotic coconut yogurt and Sacha inchi based protein balls. All of it was yummy and felt fresh.”June 2017
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Vishu sadya Net +1
“The highlight was definitely the Vishu Sadya 🌼—even though it was served as a takeaway box, it was great Big meal box and still managed to deliver that authentic festive feel. The variety and traditional flavors were well maintained, making it a comforting and enjoyable meal at home.”
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“The highlight was definitely the Vishu Sadya 🌼—even though it was served as a takeaway box, it was great Big meal box and still managed to deliver that authentic festive feel. The variety and traditional flavors were well maintained, making it a comforting and enjoyable meal at home.”April 2026
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Cappuccino with coconut milk Net +1
“We went for breakfast and what can I say the food was absolutely delicious very healthy not forgetting my favourite cappuccino with coconut milk, the atmosphere was fantastic and great staff as well.”
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“We went for breakfast and what can I say the food was absolutely delicious very healthy not forgetting my favourite cappuccino with coconut milk, the atmosphere was fantastic and great staff as well.”December 2022
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Coconut turmeric latte Net +1
“The goat salad, the benedict eggs and the coconut turmeric latte were perfect! 😍👌🏼”
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“The goat salad, the benedict eggs and the coconut turmeric latte were perfect! 😍👌🏼”October 2021
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Infusion tea Net +1
“The infusion tea was refreshing.”
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“The infusion tea was refreshing.”December 2019
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Watermelon infused water Net +1
“The food was also fantastic! I had the kale salad along with their watermelon infused water. I'll definitely be back for more!”
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“The food was also fantastic! I had the kale salad along with their watermelon infused water. I'll definitely be back for more!”September 2017
What to Avoid (1)
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Chocolate ganache with “hazelnuts” Net −1
“Totally Fake. My husband ordered my birthday cake... disappointment... chocolate ganache with “hazelnuts”. Not like picture, not hazelnuts, more price... Expectation vs Reality”
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Critical review excerpts
“Totally Fake. My husband ordered my birthday cake... disappointment... chocolate ganache with “hazelnuts”. Not like picture, not hazelnuts, more price... Expectation vs Reality”July 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. Check the current closing time before going, since a review noted 8pm or 9pm closures by day.
Plan bakery orders. For bakery bread or cakes, order online at least 24 hours ahead rather than relying on same-day availability.
Try brunch. Friday brunch is worth considering; one reviewer specifically recommended it, though verify any voucher terms first.
Use parking. Driving is relatively convenient: reviews mention plenty of parking, including for families with strollers.
Ask allergens. If dietary safety matters, use the menu’s allergen labels and confirm details with staff before ordering.
Bring a jacket. The air conditioning has felt cold to at least one diner, so a light layer may be useful.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Za'abeel 1, Oud Metha Road - Al Ain - Dubai Rd
Towards - Za'abeel, Dubai
Common Concerns
Oil choice
One health-conscious diner was disappointed that refined sunflower oil is still used.
Hard to find
The building can be difficult to locate, despite the restaurant being worth the trip for some guests.
Early closing
A past visitor reported closing times around 8pm or 9pm, depending on the day.
Taste variation
Feedback on flavour is not universal; one reviewer described the plates as lacking taste.
Meal-plan complaint
One meal-plan customer reported poorly executed Italian meals, a cancelled plan and a missed morning delivery.
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The Bottom Line
Eat Well Zaabeel is a health food restaurant in Zabeel where gluten-free diners can order across the menu rather than settle for one safe dish. Reviews also point to a strong vegan selection, with the vegan ravioli singled out as a standout. Other named favourites include the Moroccan lamb tajine, high-protein omelette and dark chocolate cake.
The setting is a major part of the visit. Diners describe a quiet restaurant with soft music, generous portions and views towards Dubai’s skyline, particularly around sunset. Families have found it accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, with plenty of parking and a children’s play area.
Breakfast can be especially calm, although one older review raised concerns about cleaning the play-area toys. There are a few practical caveats. The building can be hard to find, and a past review mentioned early closing around 8pm or 9pm depending on the day, so check before travelling.
The restaurant also provides meal plans and bakery orders, but one customer reported serious problems with an Italian meal-plan order and delivery. For bakery bread or cakes, reviewers say to order online 24 hours ahead. Brunch is another popular route, though voucher acceptance should be confirmed directly.