Custom blends
The shisha team helps build mixes around your taste, with Russian tobacco and many flavour combinations to explore.
HookahPlace - DIFC
DIFC
HookahPlace - DIFC is a shisha lounge and café-restaurant in DIFC, known for carefully prepared Russian-tobacco blends and an extensive range of flavour combinations. Reviews also point to creative cocktails, Chinese tea experiences and a dark, relaxed setting suited to evening catch-ups or after-work downtime.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
609 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth shisha
Several reviews describe the shisha as smooth, rich, long-lasting and not harsh, with a broad flavour selection.
Tea rituals
Tea is more than an afterthought: one guest received a Jasmine tea mini ceremony, while others highlighted the Chinese tea service.
Creative cocktails
The drinks include distinctive cocktails, with reviewers praising their balance, presentation and detailed explanations from the bar team.
Dark setting
The dark areas of the hall and relaxed music create a setting that suits unwinding, evening conversations and casual meetings.
Easy parking
One reviewer specifically found Gate Avenue Parking convenient, useful in DIFC where parking can be difficult.
Food range
Reviews mention well-received sushi, tacos, hand rolls, steak with vegetables and starters, so it works beyond a shisha-only visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask for mixes. Tell the shisha team what flavours you like and ask for a custom blend; reviewers say mixes can be reproduced to suit your taste.
Choose patio. For a conversation-focused visit, request outdoor seating rather than the indoor hall, which one reviewer found loud.
Check bill. Before ordering, confirm the total cost and ask about service charges and tax, as reviewers report extra fees on the bill.
Use parking. If you are driving, look at Gate Avenue Parking; a reviewer found it especially convenient for reaching the venue in DIFC.
Try tea. Add a tea to the shisha session: the Jasmine tea may come with a mini ceremony explaining its cultural symbolism.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gate Avenue - North Zone - Unit 152A, Level 1
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Sweet Berry shisha
A reviewer enjoyed this sweet, gentle shisha flavour during a longer business-meeting visit.
Ginger honey tea
This tea was singled out as a comforting, well-balanced drink and a must-try item.
Cucumber lemonade shisha
A reviewer appreciated this recommendation as an unusual flavour to explore.
Signature cocktails
The signature cocktails were praised for thoughtful presentation and balanced flavours.
Gyoza and guacamole with roti
These were the specific food choices recommended by a reviewer who had not tried the full menu.
Common Concerns
High prices
A long-time customer felt the shisha and food were overpriced, citing 170 AED for shisha alone.
Added charges
Reviews warn that service charges, taxes and other fees can be added to already high menu prices.
Indoor noise
The indoor room can be loud enough to make conversation harder; one reviewer preferred the patio.
Mixed value
One reviewer found the shisha average for the price and compared its value unfavourably with other Dubai venues.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
170 AED
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“The Shisha at Hoohak was average and the view didn’t make up for the high prices—170 AED for Shisha alone and bill was upto plus additional taxes”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
HookahPlace - DIFC is built around shisha, but the reviews suggest it is just as useful for a full evening out. You can ask for a tailored tobacco mix, order food such as sushi, tacos, hand rolls or steak with vegetables, and pair it with creative cocktails. The shisha is repeatedly described as smooth, flavourful and long-lasting, with Russian tobacco and a wide choice of combinations.
The room leans dark, stylish and relaxed, with music that suits unwinding after work or meeting friends and colleagues. Indoor seating is comfortable, while the outdoor area gives you a quieter alternative for conversation. Tea is a genuine highlight rather than a token menu item: reviewers mention a Jasmine tea mini ceremony, Chinese teas and comforting ginger honey tea.
Gate Avenue Parking was also called convenient for DIFC. There is one important catch: this is not consistently described as a budget lounge. A customer reported paying 170 AED for shisha alone, while another warned that service charges, tax and other fees were added on top of already high prices.
Check the final bill before settling in. If value matters more than the setting, that pricing concern may shape your decision; if custom shisha, food and a lingering evening are the priority, the detail-oriented service is the main draw.
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