Fresh bread
The traditional bread and kaak are repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling the bread delicious and authentic.
Kaak Al Manara Restaurant & Bakery
Dubai Internet City
Kaak Al Manara is a casual Lebanese bakery and eatery in Dubai Internet City, centred on sesame kaak alongside broader Lebanese dishes. Reviews make it a strong breakfast or lunch stop, with fresh manakeesh, grilled chicken and quick service often singled out.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,042 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Large portions make the restaurant workable for sharing or for a filling meal.
Breakfast quality
Breakfast reviews mention fresh, authentic food served quickly, including kaak, eggs and breakfast trays.
Fast service
One evening visit reported food arriving in about 10 minutes, while another quick meal took roughly 15–20 minutes.
Helpful explanations
Reviewers unfamiliar with Lebanese bakeries say the staff explained menu items clearly.
Lebanese flavours
Customers specifically enjoyed manakeesh, fattoush, grilled chicken and kanafeh, with fresh flavours across the meal.
Cozy setting
The dining room is described as cozy and clean, with a relaxed atmosphere that suits breakfast or lunch.
Group-friendly
A busy weekday lunch still accommodated diners without reservations, and reviewers recommend it for small or large groups.
What to Eat at Kaak Al Manara Restaurant & Bakery 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 Kaak Al Manara Restaurant & Bakery, 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 Kaak Al Manara Restaurant & Bakery got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kaak Net +3
“Amazing spot for breakfast! They offer a great variety — from breakfast trays and kaak to eggs and more. Everything was fresh and flavorful.”
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“Amazing spot for breakfast! They offer a great variety — from breakfast trays and kaak to eggs and more. Everything was fresh and flavorful.”July 2025
“As a lover of authentic Lebanese food I was delighted to stumble across this little corner of Levantine yumminess in the middle of Dubai Media City. Soraqa made sure I felt like nothing short of a pasha and the bakers worked their magic so well that my kaak had to be followed up with a manaqeesh. Try it!”July 2025
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Manakeesh Net +2
“As a lover of authentic Lebanese food I was delighted to stumble across this little corner of Levantine yumminess in the middle of Dubai Media City. Soraqa made sure I felt like nothing short of a pasha and the bakers worked their magic so well that my kaak had to be followed up with a manaqeesh. Try it!”
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“As a lover of authentic Lebanese food I was delighted to stumble across this little corner of Levantine yumminess in the middle of Dubai Media City. Soraqa made sure I felt like nothing short of a pasha and the bakers worked their magic so well that my kaak had to be followed up with a manaqeesh. Try it!”July 2025
“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”June 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Avocado salad Net +1
“Excellent beef stroganoff and avocado salad! Thanks to the waiters Regie and Nadeem for the excellent service, and to the cooks.”
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“Excellent beef stroganoff and avocado salad! Thanks to the waiters Regie and Nadeem for the excellent service, and to the cooks.”December 2024
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Beef stroganoff Net +1
“Excellent beef stroganoff and avocado salad! Thanks to the waiters Regie and Nadeem for the excellent service, and to the cooks.”
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“Excellent beef stroganoff and avocado salad! Thanks to the waiters Regie and Nadeem for the excellent service, and to the cooks.”December 2024
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Cheese kaak with zaatar Net +1
“They have nice selection of kaak and we tried the cheese kaak with zaatar and it was good and tasty.”
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“They have nice selection of kaak and we tried the cheese kaak with zaatar and it was good and tasty.”October 2021
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Egg and sujuk plate Net +1
“I ordered the egg and sujuk plate accompanied with sides, and also tried the kashkaval cheese pie. The food was very delicious.”
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“I ordered the egg and sujuk plate accompanied with sides, and also tried the kashkaval cheese pie. The food was very delicious.”June 2025
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”
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“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”
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“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Hummus with mince Net +1
“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”
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“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”May 2025
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Humus Net +1
“They have nice selection of kaak and we tried the cheese kaak with zaatar and it was good and tasty. The humus is the same .”
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“They have nice selection of kaak and we tried the cheese kaak with zaatar and it was good and tasty. The humus is the same .”October 2021
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Kaak cheese Net +1
“The Kaak, especially the cheese and turkey varieties, were fantastic.”
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“The Kaak, especially the cheese and turkey varieties, were fantastic.”March 2024
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Kaak turkey Net +1
“The Kaak, especially the cheese and turkey varieties, were fantastic.”
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“The Kaak, especially the cheese and turkey varieties, were fantastic.”March 2024
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Kanafeh Net +1
“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”
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“Tasty manakeesh, crisp fattoush salad, perfectly cooked grilled chicken, and delicious kanafeh. Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Kashkaval cheese pie Net +1
“I ordered the egg and sujuk plate accompanied with sides, and also tried the kashkaval cheese pie. The food was very delicious.”
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“I ordered the egg and sujuk plate accompanied with sides, and also tried the kashkaval cheese pie. The food was very delicious.”June 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”
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“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”May 2025
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Spinach filled pastry Net +1
“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”
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“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”May 2025
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Thyme-topped pastry Net +1
“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”
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“Food was delectable - we had a good selection of mezze, mixed grill and greens. Special mention to the spinach filled pastry, hummus with mince and thyme-topped pastry.”May 2025
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Turkey & cheese special Net +1
“I ordered the Turkey & Cheese special with mint& lemonade — it was delicious.”
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“I ordered the Turkey & Cheese special with mint& lemonade — it was delicious.”August 2025
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Lemon juice Net +1
“The lemon juice was very refreshing as well.”
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“The lemon juice was very refreshing as well.”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Akkawi manakish Net −1
“However the akkawi manakish should be little bit salty, the cheese was without salt the one they use for kunafa.”
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“However the akkawi manakish should be little bit salty, the cheese was without salt the one they use for kunafa.”October 2021
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Arayes Net −1
“I had the arayes and it had almost no taste, but the other dishes were fine.”
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“I had the arayes and it had almost no taste, but the other dishes were fine.”February 2025
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Egg quorma Net −1
“The Egg Quorma was also disappointing, especially compared to others I've tried.”
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“The Egg Quorma was also disappointing, especially compared to others I've tried.”March 2024
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Humos beiruty Net −1
“The Humos Beiruty had an unusual amount of chili flakes, which wasn't mentioned on the menu.”
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“The Humos Beiruty had an unusual amount of chili flakes, which wasn't mentioned on the menu.”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a good first visit: reviews highlight fresh kaak, eggs and breakfast trays, with fast service.
Share portions. Consider sharing if ordering several dishes; one dinner review found the portions large enough to fill the table.
Ask about spice. If you are spice-sensitive, ask about the Humos Beiruty: one diner found an unusual amount of chili flakes not listed on the menu.
Avoid peak lunch. For an easier lunchtime visit, consider arriving outside the weekday noon rush, when one review found the restaurant packed.
Allow conversation. If you prefer a quieter meal, avoid the busiest periods because the music may become loud when the room fills.
Choose dine-in. For the most reliable experience, dine in when possible: a review praised the quick meal but reported a cold delivery with old fries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mastercard New Headquarters - Shop 01 Al Falak St
Al Sufouh - Dubai Media City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Loud music
The music can become too loud when the restaurant is full, which may affect conversation.
Uneven comfort
One regular guest reported being seated in a cold area and not being offered a blanket while nearby newcomers were.
Delivery quality
A delivery review reported old, recooked fries and food arriving cold.
Mixed dishes
Not every dish lands equally: one reviewer found the arayes almost tasteless, while another disliked the Egg Quorma.
Above-average pricing
One reviewer felt the prices were slightly higher than those of competitors.
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The Bottom Line
Kaak Al Manara is a casual Lebanese bakery and eatery in Dubai Internet City, with kaak at its centre and enough variety for a full meal. Breakfast is a major draw: reviewers mention breakfast trays, eggs, kaak and fresh traditional food. It also works well for lunch, especially when you want generous portions and quick service.
The strongest food mentions are specific. Customers enjoyed cheese and turkey kaak, manakeesh, fattoush, grilled chicken, kanafeh, mixed grill and Lamb Ouzi. The traditional bread is a highlight, while the egg and sujuk plate and kashkaval cheese pie were both praised in one fast breakfast visit.
Staff are often described as friendly and able to explain unfamiliar Lebanese dishes. There are a few practical cautions. Weekday lunch around noon can be packed, and the music may become loud when the restaurant is full.
One regular reported being seated in a cold area without a blanket while nearby guests received them. Delivery quality was also criticised for old, recooked fries and cold food. Prices have been described as slightly above competitors, although large portions may make sharing worthwhile.
For a first visit, breakfast or dine-in lunch looks more dependable than ordering delivery, and asking about spice levels is sensible if you are considering the Humos Beiruty.