Marina views
The waterfront setting gives meals and shisha a clear Dubai Marina backdrop, with indoor comfort when it is hot.
ILOLI - Restaurant in Dubai Marina Walk
Dubai Marina
ILOLI is a restaurant and shisha lounge on Dubai Marina Walk, with indoor and outdoor seating, an international menu and late-night hours. Reviews make it especially appealing for Marina views, German-tobacco shisha and relaxed meals that can stretch into the early morning.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,199 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quality shisha
Experienced shisha smokers describe the flavours as balanced, smooth and long-lasting, with thick smoke and no harshness.
Broad menu
The international menu covers different cuisines, including Lebanese, Italian, Moroccan and Japanese dishes.
Group dining
A party of 15 reported that all mains arrived together and hot, while staff handled a gluten-free diner knowledgeably.
Late hours
The restaurant stays open until 6AM, giving night owls and after-party groups a late option on Marina Walk.
Breakfast
One breakfast visit received 10/10 feedback, including praise for the iced coffee and dessert.
What to Eat at ILOLI - Restaurant in Dubai Marina Walk 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 ILOLI - Restaurant in Dubai Marina Walk, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of ILOLI - Restaurant in Dubai Marina Walk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 8
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Blueberry cheesecake Net +1
“Can’t wait to visit again. Do order strawberry virgin mojito and blueberry cheesecake on my recommendation you won’t regret 🤍🤍”
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Review excerpts
“Can’t wait to visit again. Do order strawberry virgin mojito and blueberry cheesecake on my recommendation you won’t regret 🤍🤍”July 2023
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Ramadan set menu Net +1
“Ramadan set menu was great combination along with Marina view”
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“Ramadan set menu was great combination along with Marina view”March 2026
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Shrimp dynamite Net +1
“For Shisha and great food would definitely come back here each time. Recommend the shrimp dynamite and Rib eye steak.”
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“For Shisha and great food would definitely come back here each time. Recommend the shrimp dynamite and Rib eye steak.”January 2025
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Tabouleh salad Net +1
“Delicious food, fresh juices can be mixed on request. High quality shisha, and great view. Tabouleh salad and truffle pizza was so good. Definitely recommend this place for food and shisha.”
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“Delicious food, fresh juices can be mixed on request. High quality shisha, and great view. Tabouleh salad and truffle pizza was so good. Definitely recommend this place for food and shisha.”July 2023
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“Delicious food, fresh juices can be mixed on request. High quality shisha, and great view. Tabouleh salad and truffle pizza was so good. Definitely recommend this place for food and shisha.”
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“Delicious food, fresh juices can be mixed on request. High quality shisha, and great view. Tabouleh salad and truffle pizza was so good. Definitely recommend this place for food and shisha.”July 2023
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Ribeye steak Net 0
Mixed feedback
“For Shisha and great food would definitely come back here each time. Recommend the shrimp dynamite and Rib eye steak.”
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“For Shisha and great food would definitely come back here each time. Recommend the shrimp dynamite and Rib eye steak.”January 2025
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Chicken tawook Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Chicken and lamb tawook were ok.”
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Lamb tawook Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Chicken and lamb tawook were ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Coffee Net +1
“I especially love their coffee, it's always perfectly brewed.”
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Review excerpts
“I especially love their coffee, it's always perfectly brewed.”October 2025
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Iced coffee Net +1
“The food was sooo incredible! We came to eat breakfast and we also had dessert and all of the breakfasts were 10/10, I loved it!!! (And the iced coffee was good).”
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Review excerpts
“The food was sooo incredible! We came to eat breakfast and we also had dessert and all of the breakfasts were 10/10, I loved it!!! (And the iced coffee was good).”October 2025
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Strawberry virgin mojito Net +1
“Can’t wait to visit again. Do order strawberry virgin mojito and blueberry cheesecake on my recommendation you won’t regret 🤍🤍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Can’t wait to visit again. Do order strawberry virgin mojito and blueberry cheesecake on my recommendation you won’t regret 🤍🤍”July 2023
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Alfredo pasta Net −1
“Also we had chicken white sauce pizza and alfredo pasta which only came 30mintuea after the salad , The pasta was below average nothing special at all and the serving size is small(not appropriate for sharing) the sauce was gracey and thick”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also we had chicken white sauce pizza and alfredo pasta which only came 30mintuea after the salad , The pasta was below average nothing special at all and the serving size is small(not appropriate for sharing) the sauce was gracey and thick”November 2023
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Chicken in creamy mushroom sauce with chips Net −1
“Chicken in creamy mushroom sauce with chips was very dry, not creamy at all, could not taste mushrooms. It was like a dried up macaroni cheese.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken in creamy mushroom sauce with chips was very dry, not creamy at all, could not taste mushrooms. It was like a dried up macaroni cheese.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. For a first visit, make a reservation rather than relying on walk-in availability.
Try late. The 6AM closing time makes it worth considering for a late meal or after-party stop.
Ask shisha. If shisha is your priority, ask about the German tobacco options; several reviews specifically mention them.
Check steak. If ordering ribeye, confirm the requested doneness when it arrives, as one medium-rare order was served well done.
Plan groups. Large parties and gluten-free diners can ask staff about arrangements in advance; one group of 15 found the team helpful.
Check orders. Review your dishes against the order soon after serving, especially if you have ingredient requests or a specific pizza preparation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Marina Walk - Al Daa'i St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
A recent visit reported delayed drinks, difficulty getting attention and repeated requests to clear plates.
Inconsistent dishes
One reviewer found the chicken in creamy mushroom sauce very dry and said it lacked both creaminess and mushroom flavour.
Steak issues
A business-lunch reviewer ordered medium-rare ribeye but received well-done steak, and found the replacement still tough.
Order errors
A past visit involved a 75-minute wait, a mistaken pizza and a salad modification that still included egg.
Small water
One recent reviewer noted that large sparkling water was not available.
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The Bottom Line
ILOLI is a Dubai Marina Walk restaurant with a waterfront setting, late hours and a strong shisha following. You can come for an international meal, order dishes such as shrimp dynamite or truffle pizza, and stay for shisha; the venue is also open until 6AM, which suits late dinners and after-party stops. The atmosphere is a major part of the draw.
Reviews describe Marina views, indoor air conditioning that helps during hot weather, and a relaxed setting for both solo visits and groups. Shisha feedback is unusually specific: experienced smokers praised smooth, balanced flavours, while other reviews mention German tobacco. Breakfast also gets a standout mention, including iced coffee and dessert.
There is useful evidence for larger bookings: a party of 15 said mains arrived together and hot, and staff handled a gluten-free diner knowledgeably. A Ramadan set menu was also described as a good combination. Prices are described as affordable or reasonable, but no customer review gives a verifiable amount.
Service and kitchen consistency are the main cautions. Several guests praised polite, attentive staff, but others reported slow drinks, difficulty getting attention, a 75-minute food wait and incorrect dishes. Ribeye doneness was also mishandled in one review, so check steak orders when served.