Fresh bread
Freshly baked bread and hot kubus are recurring highlights, including bread made fresh in-house.
Habib Beirut, Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Habib Beirut is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Marina, known for fresh breads, generous grilled dishes and a marina-side setting. Reviews highlight its spicy hummus with beef shawarma, hot kubus and Lebanese coffee, while separate Italian, Japanese and shisha areas add variety for mixed groups.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
5,560 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled dishes
The mixed grill and grilled chicken stand out for generous portions, juicy meat and a well-charred finish.
Marina views
Outdoor seating by the marina gives meals an appealing waterside backdrop, especially in cooler weather.
Fast service
Several reviews describe quick food delivery and little waiting, including during a busy visit.
Large portions
Portions can be substantial: one grilled kebab dish was large enough for two people to share.
Menu variety
The venue includes Lebanese, Italian and Japanese sections, giving groups more than one cuisine to choose from.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe attentive, friendly service, including respectful care for elderly family members.
Strong desserts
Kunafa is especially well regarded, with one reviewer calling it exceptional among the meal’s highlights.
What to Eat at Habib Beirut, Dubai Marina 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 Habib Beirut, Dubai Marina, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Habib Beirut, Dubai Marina, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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1Kg mix grill platter Net +1
“We ordered takeout for lunch from here and it was great. We ordered the 1kg mix grill platter and everything in it was fresh and tasty, the packaging was sturdy and without any leakage.”
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“We ordered takeout for lunch from here and it was great. We ordered the 1kg mix grill platter and everything in it was fresh and tasty, the packaging was sturdy and without any leakage.”January 2025
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Arabic chicken shawarma Net +1
“This evening we had Arabic Chicken Shawarma (big portion & very tasty), and the lovely Ziad looked after us!”
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“This evening we had Arabic Chicken Shawarma (big portion & very tasty), and the lovely Ziad looked after us!”January 2026
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Aubergine and kofta kebab Net +1
“Tried some dishes I have not had before- Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Aubergine and Kofta kebab Fish skewers We had to take some home too. Well cooked tasty food with great marina views.”
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“Tried some dishes I have not had before- Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Aubergine and Kofta kebab Fish skewers We had to take some home too. Well cooked tasty food with great marina views.”March 2025
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Beef shawarma with french fries Net +1
“80 AED for delicious spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with french fries.”
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“80 AED for delicious spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with french fries.”July 2026
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Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Net +1
“Tried some dishes I have not had before- Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Aubergine and Kofta kebab Fish skewers We had to take some home too. Well cooked tasty food with great marina views.”
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“Tried some dishes I have not had before- Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Aubergine and Kofta kebab Fish skewers We had to take some home too. Well cooked tasty food with great marina views.”March 2025
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Chicken ramen Net +1
“I ordered Chicken Ramen, which was good. I normally prefer Chilli Chicken ramen but I didn’t actually check if that was an option.”
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“I ordered Chicken Ramen, which was good. I normally prefer Chilli Chicken ramen but I didn’t actually check if that was an option.”November 2025
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Eggplant dip Net +1
“We also did the eggplant dip which was delicious.”
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“We also did the eggplant dip which was delicious.”January 2025
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Fish and rice Net +1
“Very good food, they made specifically fish and rice for me🙂”
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“Very good food, they made specifically fish and rice for me🙂”January 2026
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Fish skewers Net +1
“Tried some dishes I have not had before- Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Aubergine and Kofta kebab Fish skewers We had to take some home too. Well cooked tasty food with great marina views.”
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“Tried some dishes I have not had before- Burgol with shredded chicken and roasted nuts with oriental spices Aubergine and Kofta kebab Fish skewers We had to take some home too. Well cooked tasty food with great marina views.”March 2025
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Fresh hot kubus Net +1
“The food here is always the best. I love their fresh hot kubus and you have to try their Sojok - it's the best I've had.”
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“The food here is always the best. I love their fresh hot kubus and you have to try their Sojok - it's the best I've had.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“We had an incredible experience at Habib Beirut in Dubai Marina. The moment the grilled chicken hit the table, the aroma immediately stood out. The chicken was extremely juicy, cooked perfectly, and had a great char on the outside that added a lot of flavor. Every bite was better than the last.”
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“We had an incredible experience at Habib Beirut in Dubai Marina. The moment the grilled chicken hit the table, the aroma immediately stood out. The chicken was extremely juicy, cooked perfectly, and had a great char on the outside that added a lot of flavor. Every bite was better than the last.”April 2026
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Grilled kebab dish Net +1
“A very good restaurant with Lebanese cuisine. Tasty starters, good hummus. We took the grilled kebab dish, which was very large, and we ate it between two people. The service was very nice and helpful. Prices are very affordable. The restaurant is located next to the marina”
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“A very good restaurant with Lebanese cuisine. Tasty starters, good hummus. We took the grilled kebab dish, which was very large, and we ate it between two people. The service was very nice and helpful. Prices are very affordable. The restaurant is located next to the marina”November 2023
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Habib special chicken sandwich Net +1
“Their Habib Special Chicken Sandwich is also a must-try, packed with flavor and served on freshly baked in-house bread.”
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“Their Habib Special Chicken Sandwich is also a must-try, packed with flavor and served on freshly baked in-house bread.”September 2025
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Hummus beiruti Net +1
“They still have lots of vegan options, so we got the hummus beiruti and the falafel platter. The hummus and bread were very good, really the only enjoyable thing about the meal.”
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“They still have lots of vegan options, so we got the hummus beiruti and the falafel platter. The hummus and bread were very good, really the only enjoyable thing about the meal.”May 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“The food is really delicious, and the staff are sooo kind, friendly, and always helpful. Whenever I’m craving good Arabic food, this is honestly one of the first places I think of. And the kunafa is on another level — absolutely loved it! Highly recommended.”
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“The food is really delicious, and the staff are sooo kind, friendly, and always helpful. Whenever I’m craving good Arabic food, this is honestly one of the first places I think of. And the kunafa is on another level — absolutely loved it! Highly recommended.”May 2026
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Mix grill Net +1
“This place is a must if you like Lebanese food, get the mix grill from The menu it’s amazing! Thank you for a great dinner.”
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“This place is a must if you like Lebanese food, get the mix grill from The menu it’s amazing! Thank you for a great dinner.”September 2024
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Mixed grill vertical skewer platter Net +1
“One of the highlights was their Mixed Grill Vertical Skewer Platter—a visually stunning dish served on a suspended skewer stand with perfectly grilled meats and vegetables. It came with crispy fries, fresh salad, and grilled sides, making it both flavorful and filling.”
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“One of the highlights was their Mixed Grill Vertical Skewer Platter—a visually stunning dish served on a suspended skewer stand with perfectly grilled meats and vegetables. It came with crispy fries, fresh salad, and grilled sides, making it both flavorful and filling.”September 2025
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Mixed grill with hummus Net +1
“🥗🍅 The mixed grill with Hummus on the side was a true delight, perfectly cooked and accompanied by the most flavorful hummus I've ever had.”
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“🥗🍅 The mixed grill with Hummus on the side was a true delight, perfectly cooked and accompanied by the most flavorful hummus I've ever had.”September 2023
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Signature fattoush salad Net +1
“The signature fattoush salad and tabbouleh were incredibly refreshing, with each bite offering a harmonious blend of parsley, tomatoes, mint, cracked wheat, olive oil, and lemon juice. 😋”
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“The signature fattoush salad and tabbouleh were incredibly refreshing, with each bite offering a harmonious blend of parsley, tomatoes, mint, cracked wheat, olive oil, and lemon juice. 😋”September 2023
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Sojok Net +1
“The food here is always the best. I love their fresh hot kubus and you have to try their Sojok - it's the best I've had.”
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“The food here is always the best. I love their fresh hot kubus and you have to try their Sojok - it's the best I've had.”July 2026
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Spicy hummus Net +1
“80 AED for delicious spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with french fries.”
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“80 AED for delicious spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with french fries.”July 2026
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“The signature fattoush salad and tabbouleh were incredibly refreshing, with each bite offering a harmonious blend of parsley, tomatoes, mint, cracked wheat, olive oil, and lemon juice. 😋”
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“The signature fattoush salad and tabbouleh were incredibly refreshing, with each bite offering a harmonious blend of parsley, tomatoes, mint, cracked wheat, olive oil, and lemon juice. 😋”September 2023
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Traditional fairy floss with ice cream Net +1
“And to top it all off — they insisted we try their traditional fairy floss with ice cream before letting us pay. A free dessert, full of flavour and generosity — just perfect.”
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“And to top it all off — they insisted we try their traditional fairy floss with ice cream before letting us pay. A free dessert, full of flavour and generosity — just perfect.”July 2025
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Traditional lebanese raw meat with bulgur (jenbeh nayeh) Net +1
“The food… wow. I tried the traditional Lebanese raw meat with bulgur (jenbeh nayeh) — it was divine. They even brought a selection of spices so I could season it to my own taste, which was such a special touch.”
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“The food… wow. I tried the traditional Lebanese raw meat with bulgur (jenbeh nayeh) — it was divine. They even brought a selection of spices so I could season it to my own taste, which was such a special touch.”July 2025
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Lebanese coffee Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Great Lebanese food in Dubai + great Lebanese coffee. Service fast & helpful.”
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“Great Lebanese food in Dubai + great Lebanese coffee. Service fast & helpful.”July 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Falafel platter Net −1
“They still have lots of vegan options, so we got the hummus beiruti and the falafel platter. The hummus and bread were very good, really the only enjoyable thing about the meal. The falafel platter wasn’t very good, the falafels were very dense and stodgy and not very flavourful, and pickles were weirdly extremely salty? Waitstaff were not particularly friendly either which is unusual compared to everywhere else we’d been. The food is very reasonably priced and service is very quick but flavours seemed to be pretty hit and miss”
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“They still have lots of vegan options, so we got the hummus beiruti and the falafel platter. The hummus and bread were very good, really the only enjoyable thing about the meal. The falafel platter wasn’t very good, the falafels were very dense and stodgy and not very flavourful, and pickles were weirdly extremely salty? Waitstaff were not particularly friendly either which is unusual compared to everywhere else we’d been. The food is very reasonably priced and service is very quick but flavours seemed to be pretty hit and miss”May 2026
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Kebab roll Net −1
“One star less as the bread on the side was hard and the kebab roll lacked flavour.”
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“One star less as the bread on the side was hard and the kebab roll lacked flavour.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check vegan stock. If vegan mock meat is your main reason for visiting, confirm availability before ordering; it was unavailable on one visit.
Order mixed grill. For a filling Lebanese meal, consider the mixed grill with hummus; reviews also describe the portions as generous.
Choose seating. Ask for a non-smoking area if you prefer a quieter smoke-free meal; one review says the restaurant separates the areas.
Share large plates. A grilled kebab dish was large enough for two, so sharing may make sense when ordering several dishes.
Walk from mall. The restaurant is walkable from Marina Mall; one review estimates the walk at about 10 minutes.
Try hot kubus. Order the hot kubus with a savoury dish, especially if fresh bread is part of what you are seeking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Silverene Tower B, Ground Floor - Al Yahoom St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Vegan stock
The vegan mock meat was unavailable on one visit, disappointing a guest who came specifically for it.
Falafel texture
One vegan meal found the falafels dense and stodgy, with little flavour.
Dark coffee
One guest found the Lebanese coffee overly dark and thought the beans tasted burnt.
Uneven flavours
A vegan diner found the meal hit and miss, despite enjoying the hummus and bread.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
80 AED
spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with french fries
“80 AED for delicious spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with french fries”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Habib Beirut is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Marina, with a menu built around fresh bread, hummus, shawarma, grilled meats and traditional desserts. The mixed grill, beef shawarma with spicy hummus, hot kubus and kunafa are among the clearest review-backed reasons to visit. Portions are often generous, and a grilled kebab dish was large enough for two people to share.
The setting adds to the appeal. Reviews mention marina views, outdoor seating, spacious tables and a warm atmosphere, with the restaurant only a walk from Marina Mall. The venue also has separate Italian and Japanese sections, plus a shisha area, so it can work for groups who do not all want the same cuisine.
Smokers and non-smokers can use separate areas. Service is usually described as fast, friendly and attentive, including considerate help for families with elderly guests and recommendations for solo diners. There are a few cautions: vegan mock meat was unavailable on one visit, and that reviewer found the falafel dense, the pickles very salty and the flavours inconsistent.
Lebanese coffee also struck one guest as overly dark. One reported meal of spicy hummus, freshly baked bread and beef shawarma with fries cost 80 AED, though this should not be treated as a current price list.