Iconic Views
The terrace looks directly towards Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, with evening shows adding to the setting.
HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar - Best Shisha in Dubai
Downtown Dubai
HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar is a Turkish-style restaurant and shisha lounge in Downtown Dubai, known for dinner, smooth shisha and front-row Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain views. The outdoor terrace, polished presentation and relaxed evening atmosphere make it a natural choice for a meal that can continue into a long shisha session.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
836 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth Shisha
Reviews describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful and consistent, with a wide choice of flavors.
Warm Service
Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, attentive and professional without being intrusive.
Food Presentation
Dishes are regularly praised for arriving fresh, full of flavor and beautifully presented.
Sharing Portions
Several reviews mention generous portions, making dinner easier to share with friends.
Outdoor Comfort
Outdoor seating remains usable in summer with fans, while another guest noted effective air-conditioning.
Turkish Flavours
The menu includes Turkish-style dishes such as mixed grill, mezes, bulgur with chicken and slow-cooked lamb.
What to Eat at HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar - Best Shisha in Dubai 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 HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar - Best Shisha in Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar - Best Shisha in Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Burrata salad Net +2
“The food was delicious, especially burrata salad and the atmosphere with the Burj Khalifa view is unbeatable 😍”
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“The food was delicious, especially burrata salad and the atmosphere with the Burj Khalifa view is unbeatable 😍”January 2026
“Today I had a burrata salad and a salmon steak, and everything was perfect.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (10)
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Avocado kale salad Net +1
“Paired it with the avocado kale salad, which was fresh, light, and the perfect complement.”
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“Paired it with the avocado kale salad, which was fresh, light, and the perfect complement.”July 2026
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“Every dish was full of flavour, especially the beetroot salad, edamame and the pulled beef with creamy mash.”
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“Every dish was full of flavour, especially the beetroot salad, edamame and the pulled beef with creamy mash.”July 2026
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Bulgur with chicken Net +1
“I started with a salad and then had bulgur with chicken. The chicken was very, very, very delicious incredibly tender, super flavorful, and just absolutely amazing!”
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“I started with a salad and then had bulgur with chicken. The chicken was very, very, very delicious incredibly tender, super flavorful, and just absolutely amazing!”March 2026
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Chicken salad Net +1
“The food was delicious—I especially enjoyed the chicken salad and the grilled salmon.”
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“The food was delicious—I especially enjoyed the chicken salad and the grilled salmon.”June 2026
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Edamame Net +1
“Every dish was full of flavour, especially the beetroot salad, edamame and the pulled beef with creamy mash.”
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“Every dish was full of flavour, especially the beetroot salad, edamame and the pulled beef with creamy mash.”July 2026
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“The food was delicious—I especially enjoyed the chicken salad and the grilled salmon.”
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“The food was delicious—I especially enjoyed the chicken salad and the grilled salmon.”June 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The food was flavorful and well-presented, highly recommend the mixed grill and their signature mezes.”
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“The food was flavorful and well-presented, highly recommend the mixed grill and their signature mezes.”February 2026
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Pulled beef with creamy mash Net +1
“Every dish was full of flavour, especially the beetroot salad, edamame and the pulled beef with creamy mash.”
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“Every dish was full of flavour, especially the beetroot salad, edamame and the pulled beef with creamy mash.”July 2026
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Salmon steak Net +1
“Today I had a burrata salad and a salmon steak, and everything was perfect.”
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“Today I had a burrata salad and a salmon steak, and everything was perfect.”March 2026
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Slow-cooked lamb Net +1
“I ordered the slow-cooked lamb, which was absolutely incredible ,melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor.”
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“I ordered the slow-cooked lamb, which was absolutely incredible ,melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor.”July 2026
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Passion fruit cocktail Net +1
“The passion fruit cocktail was refreshing and delicious, and of course, I couldn’t leave without enjoying some shisha while taking in the fountain views.”
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“The passion fruit cocktail was refreshing and delicious, and of course, I couldn’t leave without enjoying some shisha while taking in the fountain views.”July 2026
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Turkish tea Net +1
“The Turkish tea and dessert selection were a perfect way to end the meal.”
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“The Turkish tea and dessert selection were a perfect way to end the meal.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Terrace. Ask for outdoor seating if you want the clearest Burj Khalifa and fountain views, especially in the evening.
Time Dinner. An evening booking lets you pair dinner and shisha with the Burj Khalifa laser show and fountain displays.
Validate Parking. If you self-park in Souq Al Bahar’s L3, validate your parking before leaving; valet parking is also mentioned.
Share Dishes. For a group meal, consider sharing: reviewers describe the portions as large enough for several people.
Summer Seating. Outdoor fans help keep the terrace comfortable in summer, while air-conditioning was also praised during a hot-weather visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Higher Prices
One review cautions that prices tend to sit on the higher side, so budget accordingly for the view and setting.
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The Bottom Line
HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar is a Turkish-style restaurant and shisha lounge in Downtown Dubai, with a direct outlook towards Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. You can come for dinner, cocktails or mocktails, then stay for smooth, flavorful shisha. The evening setting is the main draw: several guests mention watching fountain or laser shows while seated outside.
The food is more than a backdrop to the view. Reviews highlight the beetroot salad, pulled beef with creamy mash, slow-cooked lamb, mixed grill and signature mezes, with generous portions that work well for sharing. Sushi, salads, kebabs and Turkish tea also appear in the feedback, and dishes are commonly noted for fresh ingredients and careful presentation.
Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive and professional, while the décor is elegant and lively without feeling overwhelming. The terrace is especially useful for the view, and outdoor fans or strong air-conditioning help in summer. For parking, one reviewer mentions valet service and self-parking on Souq Al Bahar’s L3, but reminds guests to validate before leaving.
One review says prices run higher, so this is better suited to a view-led evening than a budget meal.
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