Strong value
Reviewers describe generous meals and complete combos at prices they found unusually reasonable for Dubai Marina.
Hubba cafe Marina
Dubai Marina
Hubba Café is a casual restaurant in Dubai Marina with a broad menu, friendly service and prices that reviewers often find reasonable for the area. Breakfast, fresh mango juice and dishes such as garlic naan give visitors plenty of reasons to stop in after a Marina walk.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
178 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Menu variety
The wide menu works better than expected: one group enjoyed Chinese noodles, butter chicken with naan and a burger.
Fresh juices
The mango juice is notably thick and creamy rather than watered down.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast includes an all-you-can-eat platter available in two variants, alongside other breakfast dishes.
Welcoming setting
Reviews describe a cozy atmosphere, polite staff and enjoyable outdoor seating in good weather.
Standout dishes
Lamb tikka and Turkish chicken were singled out as dishes worth trying.
What to Eat at Hubba cafe 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 Hubba cafe 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.
These items at Hubba cafe Marina got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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All you can eat breakfast platter Net +1
“Had breakfast here, and compared to the area, some good budget friendly dishes you can find here. Especially their all you can eat breakfast platter in 2 variants.”
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“Had breakfast here, and compared to the area, some good budget friendly dishes you can find here. Especially their all you can eat breakfast platter in 2 variants.”June 2023
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Arabic combo Net +1
“They have combos that are super complete, I order an Arabic combo for 1 and it included the main dish (saffron chicken) with fries vegetables, a salad, watermelon cubes, bread, hummus, an entrance and a soda! I couldn't even finish my dish because it was plenty of food. When I was done with the hummus, they even offered me more. Everything was delicious.”
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“They have combos that are super complete, I order an Arabic combo for 1 and it included the main dish (saffron chicken) with fries vegetables, a salad, watermelon cubes, bread, hummus, an entrance and a soda! I couldn't even finish my dish because it was plenty of food. When I was done with the hummus, they even offered me more. Everything was delicious.”June 2023
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Buffalo wings Net +1
“The Buffalo wings had a tangy as well as a sweet flavor.”
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“The Buffalo wings had a tangy as well as a sweet flavor.”November 2022
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Butter chicken Net +1
“My mom got the chinese noodles, my grandma got butter chicken with naan and i got the burger. Every dish was very delicious and good.”
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“My mom got the chinese noodles, my grandma got butter chicken with naan and i got the burger. Every dish was very delicious and good.”March 2024
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Chicken nomad burger Net +1
“Finally went with the Chicken Nomad burger and The Dallas beef burger. Both were very juicy and tender.”
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“Finally went with the Chicken Nomad burger and The Dallas beef burger. Both were very juicy and tender.”November 2022
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Chicken tikka masala Net +1
“Also tried the garlic naan with chicken tikka masala, the garlic naan was soft and crispy and the chicken tikka masala had a flavor of sweetness with a hint of sourness complementing each other.”
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“Also tried the garlic naan with chicken tikka masala, the garlic naan was soft and crispy and the chicken tikka masala had a flavor of sweetness with a hint of sourness complementing each other.”November 2022
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Chinese noodles Net +1
“My mom got the chinese noodles, my grandma got butter chicken with naan and i got the burger. Every dish was very delicious and good.”
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“My mom got the chinese noodles, my grandma got butter chicken with naan and i got the burger. Every dish was very delicious and good.”March 2024
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Doner Net +1
“That’s the best cafe ever !!!!!! Best doner !!! Best quality ❤️❤️❤️ best service”
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“That’s the best cafe ever !!!!!! Best doner !!! Best quality ❤️❤️❤️ best service”November 2023
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Doner meal Net +1
“Then went with the doner meal, the donor was cooked well and was above average.”
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“Then went with the doner meal, the donor was cooked well and was above average.”November 2022
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Garlic naan Net +1
“Also tried the garlic naan with chicken tikka masala, the garlic naan was soft and crispy and the chicken tikka masala had a flavor of sweetness with a hint of sourness complementing each other.”
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“Also tried the garlic naan with chicken tikka masala, the garlic naan was soft and crispy and the chicken tikka masala had a flavor of sweetness with a hint of sourness complementing each other.”November 2022
Honorable mentions (5)
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Mango juices Net +1
“Absolutely amazing mango juices that are not watered down. Thick creamy mango juice. Lovely service and staff. Wide choice in menu caters to all pallets. We visited three times during our trip to dubai.”
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“Absolutely amazing mango juices that are not watered down. Thick creamy mango juice. Lovely service and staff. Wide choice in menu caters to all pallets. We visited three times during our trip to dubai.”August 2024
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Mix grill Net +1
“I tried the mix grill and it was really good.”
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“I tried the mix grill and it was really good.”December 2022
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Naan Net +1
“My mom got the chinese noodles, my grandma got butter chicken with naan and i got the burger. Every dish was very delicious and good. Especially the naan we loved it so much!”
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“My mom got the chinese noodles, my grandma got butter chicken with naan and i got the burger. Every dish was very delicious and good. Especially the naan we loved it so much!”March 2024
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Pulled beef toast Net +1
“Started off with Pulled Beef Toast, the beef was tender and juicy moreover they also served a special sauce as a side which went great with the toast.”
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“Started off with Pulled Beef Toast, the beef was tender and juicy moreover they also served a special sauce as a side which went great with the toast.”November 2022
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The dallas beef burger Net +1
“Finally went with the Chicken Nomad burger and The Dallas beef burger. Both were very juicy and tender.”
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“Finally went with the Chicken Nomad burger and The Dallas beef burger. Both were very juicy and tender.”November 2022
Drinks 3
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Cappuccino Net +1
“I passed by here everyday and Prem makes a perfect cappuccino, look for him👍”
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“I passed by here everyday and Prem makes a perfect cappuccino, look for him👍”January 2023
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Cerelac special shake Net +1
“We tried their Golden visa shake and Cerelac special shake. It was really worth the price because two people can easily share one serving. The cerlac special shake was really refreshing and had a right ratio. The golden visa was also a tasty thick shake.”
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“We tried their Golden visa shake and Cerelac special shake. It was really worth the price because two people can easily share one serving. The cerlac special shake was really refreshing and had a right ratio. The golden visa was also a tasty thick shake.”November 2022
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Golden visa shake Net +1
“We tried their Golden visa shake and Cerelac special shake. It was really worth the price because two people can easily share one serving. The cerlac special shake was really refreshing and had a right ratio. The golden visa was also a tasty thick shake.”
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“We tried their Golden visa shake and Cerelac special shake. It was really worth the price because two people can easily share one serving. The cerlac special shake was really refreshing and had a right ratio. The golden visa was also a tasty thick shake.”November 2022
What to Avoid (1)
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Döner Net −1
“Don't try their döner, for some reason they put BBQ sauce inside...it would've been good - without the sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Don't try their döner, for some reason they put BBQ sauce inside...it would've been good - without the sauce.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try naan. Order the garlic naan with a curry; one table found it soft and crispy alongside chicken tikka masala.
Check breakfast. Ask about the two all-you-can-eat breakfast platter variants if you want a budget-friendly morning meal.
Skip doner. If you dislike BBQ sauce in döner, choose another dish or ask whether it can be left out.
Allow delivery time. For delivery, allow extra time during busy periods; one reviewer specifically warned that orders may take longer.
Watch drink timing. If ordering drinks with food, mention them early and check on them if the meal arrives first.
Choose outdoors. When the weather is pleasant, ask for outdoor seating to enjoy the café’s Marina-area setting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khayay St
Dubai Marina, Dubai
Common Concerns
Delivery issue
One Careem order was left on the street, and the reviewer felt Hubba did not adequately resolve the problem.
Slow drinks
Drinks arrived after the meal had already started for one table, so drink timing may occasionally lag.
Inconsistent flavour
One reviewer found some dishes lacking depth of flavour despite friendly, prompt service.
Doner sauce
A reviewer disliked the BBQ sauce inside the döner and found the fries over-fried.
No pets
A reviewer objected that the café was not pet friendly, including its outside area.
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The Bottom Line
Hubba Café is a relaxed, casual restaurant in Dubai Marina where you can come for breakfast, a quick meal after walking near the Marina, or a longer catch-up over food and drinks. The menu is unusually broad for a café: reviewers mention Chinese noodles, butter chicken with naan, burgers and Turkish chicken, with the garlic naan and lamb tikka receiving especially direct praise. Breakfast is a useful draw, including an all-you-can-eat platter in two variants.
The Arabic combo for one can also be substantial, with saffron chicken, fries, vegetables, salad, watermelon, bread, hummus, an appetiser and a soda; one diner could not finish it. Fresh juices are another highlight, particularly the thick, creamy mango juice that reviewers say is not watered down. Outdoor seating and a cozy atmosphere add to its appeal.
Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable for Dubai Marina, though one review called the food expensive despite praising its quality, so expectations may vary. Service is generally friendly and attentive, but drinks have occasionally arrived after food. Delivery can take longer when busy, and one Careem problem was not resolved to a reviewer’s satisfaction.
Pet owners should also note the reported no-pets policy, including outside.