Terrace views
The terrace offered striking views of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the surrounding Downtown skyline.
Grand Café Boulevard | Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Grand Café Boulevard was a Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai known for terrace dining with Burj Khalifa views, shisha and Levantine live music. Reviews describe generous Lebanese dishes, lively evening entertainment and valet parking, though a July 2024 customer update says the restaurant is permanently closed.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
2,208 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lebanese food
Reviews praised the Lebanese dishes, including mixed grill, hummus, lamb chops and fresh salads.
Live entertainment
Evening bands and singers were a major part of the experience, with Arabic music and energetic performances.
Quality shisha
Shisha was repeatedly described as good or excellent, with several flavour options mentioned.
Buffet spread
The Lebanese buffet included salads, cold and hot mezze, meats and Arabic sweets, with lamb ouzi as a highlight.
What to Eat at Grand Café Boulevard | Dubai Mall 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 Grand Café Boulevard | Dubai Mall, 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 Grand Café Boulevard | Dubai Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mixed grill Net +2
“🌟Mixed Grill & Grilled Chicken - We enjoyed both.Rightly flavored and grilled to perfection.”
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“🌟Mixed Grill & Grilled Chicken - We enjoyed both.Rightly flavored and grilled to perfection.”October 2020
“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”March 2023
Honorable mentions (18)
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Anniversary cake Net +1
“We were served with an "Anniversary cake" with a very romantic background music- The Gift💝”
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“We were served with an "Anniversary cake" with a very romantic background music- The Gift💝”May 2022
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Ashta cigar Net +1
“Quality sisha, nice view, the food was delicious, i can recomand ashta cigar as a dessert was so good.... great value, kind staff! Thank you for your awesome service”
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“Quality sisha, nice view, the food was delicious, i can recomand ashta cigar as a dessert was so good.... great value, kind staff! Thank you for your awesome service”May 2021
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Capuchino Net +1
“The capuchino was good and well done.”
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“The capuchino was good and well done.”June 2020
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Cheese rolls Net +1
“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”
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“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”March 2023
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Eggplant salad Net +1
“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”
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“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”March 2023
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Fattouch Net +1
“🌟Grand Cafe Salad and Fattouch was fresh and nice.”
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“🌟Grand Cafe Salad and Fattouch was fresh and nice.”October 2020
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Grand cafe salad Net +1
“🌟Grand Cafe Salad and Fattouch was fresh and nice.”
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“🌟Grand Cafe Salad and Fattouch was fresh and nice.”October 2020
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“🌟Mixed Grill & Grilled Chicken - We enjoyed both.Rightly flavored and grilled to perfection.”
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“🌟Mixed Grill & Grilled Chicken - We enjoyed both.Rightly flavored and grilled to perfection.”October 2020
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Grilled lamb chops Net +1
“Looking forward to try the grilled lamb chops again soon! 😂”
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“Looking forward to try the grilled lamb chops again soon! 😂”January 2022
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Grilled salmon fillet Net +1
“Grilled Salmon Fillet was perfectly done & served with sauteed vegetables.”
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“Grilled Salmon Fillet was perfectly done & served with sauteed vegetables.”November 2020
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Hummus Net +1
“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”
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Review excerpts
“Food was delicious! (We got mix grill,potato, hummus, eggplant salad, cheese rolls) and literally everything was yum!!! ( I captured Only hummus coz we were super hungry and ate everything the moment it arrived 🤣)”March 2023
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Hummus trio Net +1
“We started off with the hummus trio which had beetroot, Avocado & Orginal Hummus served with their home made soft bread. The hummus was very beautifully presented and the taste was so good that we finished it off it no time.”
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“We started off with the hummus trio which had beetroot, Avocado & Orginal Hummus served with their home made soft bread. The hummus was very beautifully presented and the taste was so good that we finished it off it no time.”November 2020
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Kunafah Net +1
“The desserts are authentic , the kunafah was great.”
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“The desserts are authentic , the kunafah was great.”June 2018
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Lamb chops & Toshka which is Minced lamb mixed with cheese & spices served with fries were also excellent in taste.”
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“Lamb chops & Toshka which is Minced lamb mixed with cheese & spices served with fries were also excellent in taste.”November 2020
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Lamb ouzi Net +1
“The Lamb ouzi was their main attraction.”
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“The Lamb ouzi was their main attraction.”May 2019
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Meter pide Net +1
“The meter Pide (Let's call it in turkish way) was nice portion and served fresh and hot. My problem with it was, (reason why this restaurant get only 4 star) that it was not beef Eventhough we asked few times if it is beef and not lamb cause we don't eat lamb at all and we don't like it at all.”
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“The meter Pide (Let's call it in turkish way) was nice portion and served fresh and hot. My problem with it was, (reason why this restaurant get only 4 star) that it was not beef Eventhough we asked few times if it is beef and not lamb cause we don't eat lamb at all and we don't like it at all.”June 2020
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Seafood soup Net +1
“Amazing place with delicious food and good staff. You will enjoy Arabic cuisine in the great location! Seafood soup is the best soup ever!”
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“Amazing place with delicious food and good staff. You will enjoy Arabic cuisine in the great location! Seafood soup is the best soup ever!”October 2020
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Toshka Net +1
“Lamb chops & Toshka which is Minced lamb mixed with cheese & spices served with fries were also excellent in taste.”
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“Lamb chops & Toshka which is Minced lamb mixed with cheese & spices served with fries were also excellent in taste.”November 2020
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Karak tea experiment Net +1
“Don't leave without trying the karak tea experiment..”
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“Don't leave without trying the karak tea experiment..”May 2023
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Mango strawberry juice Net +1
“The mango strawberry juice was fresh and good portion like 0,5l/16oz.”
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“The mango strawberry juice was fresh and good portion like 0,5l/16oz.”June 2020
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Virgin sangria red Net +1
“We were served with a refreshing drink called Virgin Sangria Red ,while we waited for our food.”
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“We were served with a refreshing drink called Virgin Sangria Red ,while we waited for our food.”October 2020
What to Avoid (4)
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Baklava Net −1
“Baklava I wouldn't recommend here at all.. Too dry and not really juicy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Baklava I wouldn't recommend here at all.. Too dry and not really juicy.”June 2020
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Kunafa lebanese style Net −1
“The kunafa Lebanese style is different then the kunafa from Jordan or Turkey.. So it's bit kind of pudding I would almost say.. Too soft and cheesy but the good part is you can add the sweet syrup as your prefer so it won't be toooo sweet if you don't like it.”
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“The kunafa Lebanese style is different then the kunafa from Jordan or Turkey.. So it's bit kind of pudding I would almost say.. Too soft and cheesy but the good part is you can add the sweet syrup as your prefer so it won't be toooo sweet if you don't like it.”June 2020
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Pide with cheese and kafta Net −1
“The pide with cheese and kafta came then with minced lamb meet or at least with lamb fat on the meat or it was mixed, whatever it was, it was not beef only. and that made me really upset about that restaurant.”
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“The pide with cheese and kafta came then with minced lamb meet or at least with lamb fat on the meat or it was mixed, whatever it was, it was not beef only. and that made me really upset about that restaurant.”June 2020
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Stuffed grape leaves Net −1
“Don’t order the stuffed grape leaves though.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Don’t order the stuffed grape leaves though.”January 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Check status. Verify that it is operating before making plans: a July 2024 review says the restaurant was permanently closed.
Allow time. If visiting for the first time, allow at least 30 minutes to locate the venue and entrance.
Reserve ahead. For large groups or an outdoor terrace table, book ahead because reviews mention both demand and delayed ordering.
Use mall parking. Dubai Mall parking was described as a practical option a short walk away, although reaching the entrance could be challenging.
Confirm meat. If you avoid lamb, confirm the meat carefully when ordering: one reviewer received lamb or lamb fat after asking for beef.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit LG - 180 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Common Concerns
Closed venue
A July 2024 review states that the restaurant was permanently closed, so its availability should be checked before visiting.
Hard to find
First-time visitors could spend significant time locating the entrance; one reviewer allowed at least 30 minutes.
Slow orders
A review warned that the restaurant was sometimes short-staffed, leading to long waits when taking orders.
Inconsistent food
Some visitors reported cold food, while another found the baklava dry and a pide incorrectly served with lamb instead of beef.
Smoking discomfort
Shisha was available in dining areas, which could be uncomfortable for guests sensitive to passive smoke.
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The Bottom Line
Grand Café Boulevard was a Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, near Dubai Mall, with a strong emphasis on evening dining. Historical reviews mention Lebanese favourites such as hummus, mixed grill, lamb chops, fresh salads and a wide buffet, alongside shisha and live Arabic music. The terrace was the main draw for many diners, with views towards Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
The atmosphere suited celebrations, couples and larger groups. Reviewers described energetic singers, generous portions and helpful service, while some anniversary and birthday visits included complimentary fruit or cake. The buffet was especially substantial during Iftar, with hot and cold mezze, meats, Arabic sweets and lamb ouzi.
Practical details mattered. Dubai Mall parking was a nearby fallback, and valet parking was mentioned as complimentary for restaurant guests. The entrance could be surprisingly difficult to locate, so first-time visitors were advised to allow 30 minutes.
Outdoor seating was popular enough that advance booking was sensible, particularly for groups. There were also inconsistencies: some orders took a long time, one meal arrived cold, and a reviewer received lamb when expecting beef. Most importantly, a July 2024 review states that the restaurant is permanently closed.
Treat the older dining details as historical and verify its status before going.