Shisha quality
Several guests rate the shisha highly, making it a central part of the visit.
Kahwet Azmi Dubai
Jumeirah
Kahwet Azmi is a lively Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah, suited to social meals, coffee and shisha rather than quiet dining. Reviews highlight its Lebanese dishes, generous portions and Beirut-style atmosphere, with breakfast gatherings, iftar meals and board games all part of the experience.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,167 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lebanese flavour
Reviewers describe the food as authentic and homemade-style, with traditional Lebanese flavour.
Generous portions
Portions are repeatedly described as large, which helps balance the higher prices some diners report.
Social setting
The lively room works well for groups, cards, board games and relaxed gatherings with friends.
Welcoming service
Many reviews praise the team for being attentive, professional and welcoming during busy visits.
Iftar gatherings
One family group described its iftar visit as one of their best shared meals.
What to Eat at Kahwet Azmi 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 Kahwet Azmi Dubai, 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 Kahwet Azmi Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Arrayes Net +1
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”March 2026
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Batata harra Net +1
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”March 2026
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Chicken brava Net +1
“We ordered Sizzling Chicken Fajita and Chicken Brava for the main course and Ghazal Beirut for the desserts, where everything was delicious and perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Sizzling Chicken Fajita and Chicken Brava for the main course and Ghazal Beirut for the desserts, where everything was delicious and perfectly cooked.”September 2023
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Falafel Net +1
“Shisha is the best quality here, and for food , I recommend trying their falafel , grills, and Francisco sandwich.”
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Review excerpts
“Shisha is the best quality here, and for food , I recommend trying their falafel , grills, and Francisco sandwich.”January 2026
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Fattoush Net +1
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”March 2026
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Francisco sandwich Net +1
“Shisha is the best quality here, and for food , I recommend trying their falafel , grills, and Francisco sandwich.”
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Review excerpts
“Shisha is the best quality here, and for food , I recommend trying their falafel , grills, and Francisco sandwich.”January 2026
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Frozen yoghurt Net +1
“This place is amazing with great service amazing food you have to try the frozen yoghurt yumm Lebanese food amazing shisha so clean and tastes good”
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“This place is amazing with great service amazing food you have to try the frozen yoghurt yumm Lebanese food amazing shisha so clean and tastes good”March 2023
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Ghazal beirut Net +1
“We ordered Sizzling Chicken Fajita and Chicken Brava for the main course and Ghazal Beirut for the desserts, where everything was delicious and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Sizzling Chicken Fajita and Chicken Brava for the main course and Ghazal Beirut for the desserts, where everything was delicious and perfectly cooked.”September 2023
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Hummus with meat Net +1
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was excellent but relatively over priced - we had the hummus with meat, batata harra, fattoush and arrayes.”March 2026
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Italian wood-oven pizza Net +1
“The international menu is packed with flavor. Their burgers are juicy and satisfying, while the Italian wood-oven pizza and pasta are absolutely delicious—true comfort food done right.”
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“The international menu is packed with flavor. Their burgers are juicy and satisfying, while the Italian wood-oven pizza and pasta are absolutely delicious—true comfort food done right.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Pesto hummus Net +1
“The pesto hummus is a must try, portions are really big.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pesto hummus is a must try, portions are really big.”July 2023
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Sizzling chicken fajita Net +1
“We ordered Sizzling Chicken Fajita and Chicken Brava for the main course and Ghazal Beirut for the desserts, where everything was delicious and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Sizzling Chicken Fajita and Chicken Brava for the main course and Ghazal Beirut for the desserts, where everything was delicious and perfectly cooked.”September 2023
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“I tried the tenderloin steak, and it was cooked to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the tenderloin steak, and it was cooked to perfection.”March 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Sahlab Net −1
“my sahlab came with a hair in it which annoyed me but it happens not a big deal but to bring me again another one took them ages”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“my sahlab came with a hair in it which annoyed me but it happens not a big deal but to bring me again another one took them ages”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book a table before going, especially if you are visiting with a group.
Expect smoke. Choose another venue if you dislike smoke; shisha can cloud the room when it is busy.
Avoid weekends. For an easier conversation, avoid busy weekend periods, which one reviewer found especially loud and crowded.
Check valet. Ask about the valet fee and expected retrieval time before handing over your car.
Check water. Confirm the price before accepting bottled water or requesting hot water.
Check children. Families should confirm the current policy first, as one review says children are not allowed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
190 شارع شاطئ جميرة
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Poor ventilation
Shisha smoke can become intense when the restaurant is busy, and several guests specifically ask for better ventilation.
Crowded seating
Tables can be close together, making private conversation difficult in an already noisy room.
Parking fees
Valet parking is charged separately, and some diners report waiting 20–30 minutes for their car.
Service delays
Service has been inconsistent, with some guests reporting slow orders or staff not responding to repeated requests.
Unexpected charges
Diners have complained about water being brought without a clear price and hot water being charged separately.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 dirhams
hot water
“- We asked them for a cup of hot water and were charged 30 dirhams for it”Google review · March 2026
AED 15
bottle of water
“The most ridiculous part is that they bring you a bottle of water at the beginning without asking, and you’re not told that it costs AED 15”Google review · February 2026
$120 for 2
2 people, appetizers, 2 shisha and drinks
“Prices are on the higher side ($120 for 2, just appetizers, 2 shisha and drinks)”Google review · July 2023
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Kahwet Azmi is a Beirut-style Lebanese restaurant and shisha café in Jumeirah, built around lively social visits rather than hushed dinners. You can come for Lebanese mezze, grills or street food, order coffee and desserts, enjoy shisha, or settle in with friends for cards and board games. Breakfast groups and iftar gatherings also feature in the reviews.
The food is often praised as fresh, authentic and generous. Named favourites include pesto hummus, falafel, grills and the Francisco sandwich; one diner also singled out a perfectly cooked tenderloin steak. The atmosphere is leafy and cheerful, with real trees and plants mentioned inside, but the room can feel packed, loud and smoky when busy.
That smoke is the main dividing line. Ventilation is repeatedly criticised, and close-set tables make private conversation difficult. Service is frequently warm and attentive, though other visits mention slow orders or staff not responding.
Expect to reserve ahead, particularly for groups, and ask about valet and water charges before accepting them. Reported valet waits range from 20 to 30 minutes, while one review says children are not allowed, so families should check first.