Breakfast variety
Breakfast covers pastries, fresh grilled French toast, pancakes, cheeses, meats and more.
Ewaan at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour
Ewaan is a restaurant at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour serving Levantine and global flavours throughout the day. Reviews point to it for generous breakfast spreads, including pastries and freshly grilled French toast, as well as Arabic dining nights and relaxed meals in an elegant hotel setting.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
130 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh buffet
The international buffet includes hot and cold dishes, while coffee is prepared to order.
Arabic flavours
The Friday Levantine menu and Arabic night dishes received strong praise, including generous portions.
Quiet setting
The restaurant is described as chic, peaceful, relaxing and calm, with attractive views around the dining area.
Laptop friendly
One reviewer regularly uses Ewaan for laptop work, citing its gorgeous atmosphere and peaceful feel.
Celebration dining
Lunch worked well for a double birthday celebration, with a generous, well-presented food spread.
Dietary flexibility
A guest on half board said the food could be tailored to their dietary requirements.
What to Eat at Ewaan at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour 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 Ewaan at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour, 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 Ewaan at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pancakes Net +3
“The breakfast is absolutely fantastic - from freshly made pancakes and perfectly cooked eggs. Every dish is made with care by the lovely chef.”
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“The breakfast is absolutely fantastic - from freshly made pancakes and perfectly cooked eggs. Every dish is made with care by the lovely chef.”June 2024
“We came here for the morning buffet, and the pancakes were exceptional.”September 2024
Honorable mentions (15)
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Arabic food Net +1
“Fantastic tasting Arabic food. We dined on their Friday levantine night menu.”
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“Fantastic tasting Arabic food. We dined on their Friday levantine night menu.”August 2025
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Colacao Net +1
“She can prepare anything that you ask her, like ColaCao (typical in Spain, which wasn’t in the restaurant firstly), which made me so happy.”
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“She can prepare anything that you ask her, like ColaCao (typical in Spain, which wasn’t in the restaurant firstly), which made me so happy.”August 2025
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Fattoush Net +1
“We visited new Palace hotel and dine at Ewaan . Their fattoush was amazing along with the Tajin. Special thanks to Amin and his team for exceptional hospitality.”
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“We visited new Palace hotel and dine at Ewaan . Their fattoush was amazing along with the Tajin. Special thanks to Amin and his team for exceptional hospitality.”July 2024
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Fresh grilled french toast Net +1
“What a variety of food! A great selection of pastries, fresh grilled french toast and pancakes, cheeses, meats and more.”
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“What a variety of food! A great selection of pastries, fresh grilled french toast and pancakes, cheeses, meats and more.”April 2025
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Friday levantine night menu Net +1
“Fantastic tasting Arabic food. We dined on their Friday levantine night menu.”
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“Fantastic tasting Arabic food. We dined on their Friday levantine night menu.”August 2025
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Gourmet lunch Net +1
“The food was outstanding, especially considering we "just" had business lunch (they call it Gourmet Lunch). Every dish was prepared so nicely. The selection catered perfectly to our tastes. The quality and freshness of the ingredients were evident. Although the menu doesn't have a big selection, it is well curated and offers different options for every taste.”
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“The food was outstanding, especially considering we "just" had business lunch (they call it Gourmet Lunch). Every dish was prepared so nicely. The selection catered perfectly to our tastes. The quality and freshness of the ingredients were evident. Although the menu doesn't have a big selection, it is well curated and offers different options for every taste.”October 2024
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Iftaari dinner Net +1
“Great iftaari dinner, excellent variety & taste. Liza was very helpful & always smiling & happy to help to make the whole experience very enjoyable. Would highly recommend”
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“Great iftaari dinner, excellent variety & taste. Liza was very helpful & always smiling & happy to help to make the whole experience very enjoyable. Would highly recommend”March 2025
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Mango paradise Net +1
“Excellent place and atmosphere. Views around the restaurant were amazing. Foods was delicious and mango paradise was so refreshing. Thank you MYAT and PAING for the superb service 😊”
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“Excellent place and atmosphere. Views around the restaurant were amazing. Foods was delicious and mango paradise was so refreshing. Thank you MYAT and PAING for the superb service 😊”February 2025
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Meat mix grill Net +1
“Additionally, the Meat Mix Grill was a carnivorous delight, expertly prepared to perfection, ensuring that every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and expertise.”
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“Additionally, the Meat Mix Grill was a carnivorous delight, expertly prepared to perfection, ensuring that every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and expertise.”May 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Mixed grill, recently added to the menu, is among our favorites.”
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“Mixed grill, recently added to the menu, is among our favorites.”May 2025
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Risotto Net +1
“As I indulged in their delectable risotto infused with subtle Arabic nuances, each mouthful was a symphony of flavors that danced upon my palate, leaving me craving for more.”
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“As I indulged in their delectable risotto infused with subtle Arabic nuances, each mouthful was a symphony of flavors that danced upon my palate, leaving me craving for more.”May 2024
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Shish tawouk Net +1
“Shish Tawouk was outstanding! Chicken was tender, juicy, and full of aroma. Compliments to Chef James, Maksud, and Saber for the delicious food. And to Miss Liza and Htet for their smiling faces and excellent service. A truly enjoyable dining experience :)”
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“Shish Tawouk was outstanding! Chicken was tender, juicy, and full of aroma. Compliments to Chef James, Maksud, and Saber for the delicious food. And to Miss Liza and Htet for their smiling faces and excellent service. A truly enjoyable dining experience :)”August 2025
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Special noodle soup Net +1
“And the special noodle soup was delicious.”
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“And the special noodle soup was delicious.”August 2024
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Tajin Net +1
“We visited new Palace hotel and dine at Ewaan . Their fattoush was amazing along with the Tajin. Special thanks to Amin and his team for exceptional hospitality.”
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“We visited new Palace hotel and dine at Ewaan . Their fattoush was amazing along with the Tajin. Special thanks to Amin and his team for exceptional hospitality.”July 2024
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Vegetable omelette Net +1
“Cozy atmosphere. Very delicious food especially the vegetable omelette. The service was great. They always make sure that you are satisfied with the food. Special thanks to Liza!”
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“Cozy atmosphere. Very delicious food especially the vegetable omelette. The service was great. They always make sure that you are satisfied with the food. Special thanks to Liza!”July 2024
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Coffee Net +2
“Coffee was made to order and fresh.”
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“Coffee was made to order and fresh.”November 2025
“The place, the food and the coffee are amazing! Kim and Anthony are amazing too, so kind and professional!!! All the experience was incredible!”August 2025
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Spanish latte Net +1
“And shutout to Zandra, who prepared the drinks I ordered (Spanish latte, YOU MUST TRY IT).”
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“And shutout to Zandra, who prepared the drinks I ordered (Spanish latte, YOU MUST TRY IT).”August 2025
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Special smoothie Net +1
“She prepared a special smoothie for us and made our experience unforgettable.”
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“She prepared a special smoothie for us and made our experience unforgettable.”August 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Chocolate and raspberry cake Net −1
“The only thing that I wish they would improve is the dessert, we ordered the chocolate and raspberry cake. It was fine but the raspberry sauce had a medicine like flavor, other than that, everything was good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only thing that I wish they would improve is the dessert, we ordered the chocolate and raspberry cake. It was fine but the raspberry sauce had a medicine like flavor, other than that, everything was good.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. Choose breakfast if you want the widest spread, including grilled French toast and pancakes.
Order coffee. Ask for coffee made to order rather than relying only on the buffet drinks.
Try Spanish latte. The Spanish latte is a specifically praised drink and worth asking for at breakfast.
Check music. If you need a quiet meal, check whether the cafe music suits your plans before settling in.
Ask packages. For a business lunch, ask about the Gourmet Lunch packages and what each beverage option includes.
Consider events. The buffet format handled a company Iftar well, with dishes reported hot and fresh and desserts well presented.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palace
Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai
Common Concerns
Dessert issue
The chocolate and raspberry cake was acceptable, but the raspberry sauce had a medicine-like flavour.
Cafe music
Music plays in the cafe, which may not suit guests looking for complete quiet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
130 AED
soft beverage package
“For the Gourmet Lunch, you can chose between the soft beverage package (130 AED) including one soft drink, one starter and one main course, or the package including a glass of wine”Google review · October 2024
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The Bottom Line
Ewaan at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour is a hotel restaurant that works especially well for breakfast, Arabic-themed dinners and unhurried meals. You can choose from a morning buffet, order coffee prepared fresh, or settle in for Levantine favourites such as Shish Tawouk and mixed grill. Its calm, elegant setting has also suited birthday lunches and laptop work.
Breakfast is the clearest draw. Reviews mention pastries, fresh grilled French toast, pancakes, cheeses and meats, plus made-to-order dishes such as eggs and vegetable omelettes. The international buffet combines hot and cold offerings, while the Friday Levantine night and Arabic night menus bring a more focused regional flavour.
During Iftar, guests praised the variety, hot buffet dishes and dessert presentation. The atmosphere is generally described as chic, peaceful and relaxing, with attractive views. Service is repeatedly called attentive and accommodating, including help with dietary requirements and food recommendations.
For meetings, the Gourmet Lunch had a soft beverage package reported at 130 AED, covering a soft drink, starter and main course. One caution: a guest disliked the medicinal flavour of the raspberry sauce on the chocolate and raspberry cake, and music plays in the cafe, so it may not suit those seeking total quiet.