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Dubai Hills Estate
Efzin Fresh is a health-food café in Dubai Hills Estate, with calorie-conscious meals and macros listed for fitness-minded diners. Reviews particularly point to the high-protein pancakes, chicken wraps, fresh salads and coffee, served in a relaxed setting beside a gym.
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Calories and macros are listed, making meals easier to fit into a fitness plan.
The protein pancakes are repeatedly praised, including an oats-and-chia version described as light, fluffy and filling.
The menu includes multiple sides, alternatives and plenty of vegan options alongside protein-focused meals.
The chicken avocado wrap is described as a well-cooked, Mediterranean-flavoured post-workout meal.
The cozy, quiet atmosphere suits a relaxed snack or getting some online work done.
Its Dubai Hills Mall location is easy to find, with parking described as convenient, and it sits next to a gym.
Coffee is a recurring strength, with reviews calling it excellent, fantastic and delicious.
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“This is the best protein pancake I’ve ever had! Huge thanks to the restaurant’s chef – you’re the best! I also want to highlight that in this small restaurant, you’ll get service and good vibes like nowhere else. I’m going to miss you guys!” Regards, Zaira”
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“This is the best protein pancake I’ve ever had! Huge thanks to the restaurant’s chef – you’re the best! I also want to highlight that in this small restaurant, you’ll get service and good vibes like nowhere else. I’m going to miss you guys!” Regards, Zaira”May 2025
“On a fitness journey and this place is just too convenient! Counted calories, macros listed, really good tasty food. Love the protein pancakes, the chicken wrap and the burger!!! :) Shoutout to my favorite waitress Nima!”March 2026
“✔ Super Fresh & Delicious – The food is always fresh, and the banana bread is amazing!”
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“✔ Super Fresh & Delicious – The food is always fresh, and the banana bread is amazing!”March 2025
“We had a really tasty and fresh lunch. Service was excellent. Highly recommend the pink lemonade and brownie.”
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“We had a really tasty and fresh lunch. Service was excellent. Highly recommend the pink lemonade and brownie.”May 2025
“Hands down, best caesar salad (the healthy version) in Dubai. Amazing food and friendly staff, specially Ireshika, highly recommended.”
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“Hands down, best caesar salad (the healthy version) in Dubai. Amazing food and friendly staff, specially Ireshika, highly recommended.”June 2025
“I had the chicken avocado wrap, one of the best wraps ive had, very well cooked, mediterranean flavor, yet healthy. Great post workout meal. Ireshika is such a sweet & welcoming person who helped me choose. Liked her vibe & smile. She's a keeper. Good luck”
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“I had the chicken avocado wrap, one of the best wraps ive had, very well cooked, mediterranean flavor, yet healthy. Great post workout meal. Ireshika is such a sweet & welcoming person who helped me choose. Liked her vibe & smile. She's a keeper. Good luck”January 2025
“On a fitness journey and this place is just too convenient! Counted calories, macros listed, really good tasty food. Love the protein pancakes, the chicken wrap and the burger!!! :) Shoutout to my favorite waitress Nima!”
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“On a fitness journey and this place is just too convenient! Counted calories, macros listed, really good tasty food. Love the protein pancakes, the chicken wrap and the burger!!! :) Shoutout to my favorite waitress Nima!”March 2026
“I tried their Fresh Salmon Salad to-go, and it was absolutely perfect, fresh greens, tender salmon, and a dressing that tied everything together without overpowering the natural flavors.”
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“I tried their Fresh Salmon Salad to-go, and it was absolutely perfect, fresh greens, tender salmon, and a dressing that tied everything together without overpowering the natural flavors.”August 2025
“I tried the guiltless brownie with vanilla mousse and was fantastic.”
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“I tried the guiltless brownie with vanilla mousse and was fantastic.”November 2025
“Highly recommend the high protein pancakes and acai bowls.”
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“Highly recommend the high protein pancakes and acai bowls.”July 2026
“Ordered an orange juice and the lean scrambled eggs. The food was fresh and very delicious !!”
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“Ordered an orange juice and the lean scrambled eggs. The food was fresh and very delicious !!”January 2025
“GUYS!!!!!!!!!!! THE LITE CEASER CHICKEN SALAD IS TO DIE FORRRRRR! No joke, absolutely no joke. Ask for Khin to do it for you, it tastes marvelous!!!!!!”
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“GUYS!!!!!!!!!!! THE LITE CEASER CHICKEN SALAD IS TO DIE FORRRRRR! No joke, absolutely no joke. Ask for Khin to do it for you, it tastes marvelous!!!!!!”April 2025
“Matcha Brownie: 3–4/5 – decent.”
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“Matcha Brownie: 3–4/5 – decent.”October 2025
“Their oats and chia seed protein pancakes are a must-try. Light, fluffy, and packed with protein. It’s guilt-free comfort food that actually fuels your day.”
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“Their oats and chia seed protein pancakes are a must-try. Light, fluffy, and packed with protein. It’s guilt-free comfort food that actually fuels your day.”August 2025
“Really enjoyed the pasta with pink sauce. Great portions and filling meal whilst still knowing the calorie content.”
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“Really enjoyed the pasta with pink sauce. Great portions and filling meal whilst still knowing the calorie content.”May 2025
“I also have to add this update because I just tried their new pistachio cake, and it instantly became my favorite cake in Dubai Hills. I can’t believe how good it is! Highly recommend it for a cheat day.”
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“I also have to add this update because I just tried their new pistachio cake, and it instantly became my favorite cake in Dubai Hills. I can’t believe how good it is! Highly recommend it for a cheat day.”March 2025
“Delicious coffee and Protien balls are to die for!”
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“Delicious coffee and Protien balls are to die for!”January 2025
“Super Healthy and delicious Salmon Salad 🤩”
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“Super Healthy and delicious Salmon Salad 🤩”March 2025
“I ordered a spicy scrambled egg and that food is very delicious so tasty I really like it.”
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“I ordered a spicy scrambled egg and that food is very delicious so tasty I really like it.”September 2025
“The white chicken Caesar is really good/delicious.”
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“The white chicken Caesar is really good/delicious.”July 2026
“Unfortunately, even for a protein shake you would wait 20 minutes, food could take at times even close to an hour waiting time.”
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“Unfortunately, even for a protein shake you would wait 20 minutes, food could take at times even close to an hour waiting time.”May 2026
“And don’t leave without grabbing one of their protein shakes that’s so creamy, refreshing, and made with real, clean ingredients. No weird aftertaste. Just pure goodness.”August 2025
“Iced Matcha Latte: 4.5/5 – this one was good.”
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“Iced Matcha Latte: 4.5/5 – this one was good.”October 2025
“I had the most delightful visit today—not just because of the beautifully presented desserts and the smooth, rich matcha latte, but because of the outstanding service I received.”
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“I had the most delightful visit today—not just because of the beautifully presented desserts and the smooth, rich matcha latte, but because of the outstanding service I received.”April 2025
“Ordered an orange juice and the lean scrambled eggs. The food was fresh and very delicious !!”
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“Ordered an orange juice and the lean scrambled eggs. The food was fresh and very delicious !!”January 2025
“We had a really tasty and fresh lunch. Service was excellent. Highly recommend the pink lemonade and brownie.”
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“We had a really tasty and fresh lunch. Service was excellent. Highly recommend the pink lemonade and brownie.”May 2025
“Almond Cookies: 2–3/5 – below average.”
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“Almond Cookies: 2–3/5 – below average.”October 2025
“Fit & Fresh Salmon Salad: 1/5 – arrived completely cold via delivery (I live 10 minutes from the restaurant), so I threw it away.”
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“Fit & Fresh Salmon Salad: 1/5 – arrived completely cold via delivery (I live 10 minutes from the restaurant), so I threw it away.”October 2025
“Kunafa Energy Spheres: the kataifi inside wasn’t crunchy at all, so it didn’t deliver a kunafa experience.”
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“Kunafa Energy Spheres: the kataifi inside wasn’t crunchy at all, so it didn’t deliver a kunafa experience.”October 2025
Avoid mornings. Try an afternoon or weekend visit if possible; one review says mornings can be busy because of the gym next door.
Check macros. Use the menu’s listed macros to choose a meal that fits your fitness targets before ordering.
Choose portions. For smoothies, ask about portion sizes: reviews note options for either a meal replacement or a side.
Check takeaway bags. If ordering takeaway, check that the bag is secured before accepting it, after one customer’s open bag caused food to spill.
Try breakfast. For a morning meal, consider the fresh breakfast options; a reviewer specifically enjoyed the spicy scrambled egg.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Service can slow down considerably: one review reports 20 minutes for a protein shake and nearly an hour for food.
A delivered salmon salad arrived completely cold despite a 10-minute distance, according to one customer.
One review found the prices on the higher side, though partly justified by the ingredient quality.
A takeaway bag was handed over unsecured, causing the food to fall; the replacement request was refused.
The Bottom Line
Efzin Fresh is a health-food café in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall and next to a gym. It suits post-workout meals and calorie-conscious eating, with macros listed across the menu. The high-protein pancakes, chicken avocado wrap and white chicken Caesar are among the clearest review-backed choices, while vegan alternatives make the menu less restrictive than a typical fitness café.
There is more than meal prep here. Customers mention smoothies with different portion sizes, excellent coffee, protein balls, pink lemonade and desserts such as the guiltless brownie with vanilla mousse. The café is often described as cozy, calm and clean, and several reviewers say it works well for a quiet snack or some online work.
Parking and access at Dubai Hills Mall are also described as straightforward. The main caution is timing. One customer waited 20 minutes for a protein shake and nearly an hour for food, while another found service slow during a busy visit.
Delivery has its own risk: a salmon salad arrived completely cold despite a 10-minute distance. Prices have been described as high, though partly justified by quality. For a smoother visit, avoid busy mornings and check that takeaway bags are properly secured before leaving.