Creek views
Outdoor seating is repeatedly praised for its creek, harbour and skyline views, with a relaxing atmosphere.
Karaz Restaurant Dubai Creek - مطعم كرز دبي كريك هاربر
Dubai Creek Harbour
Karaz is a modern Levantine restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, serving food inspired by Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Palestine. Reviews highlight its creek-side setting, shisha, breakfast, and dishes such as family mixed grill and Shish Tawook.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,335 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha
Shisha is a strong draw, with one diner calling it impressive and others recommending the venue as a shisha spot.
Mixed grill
The family mixed grill received a particularly strong review, described as “10/10” and worth ordering for a group.
Breakfast
Breakfast portions were reported as good and satisfying, with an Arabic spread and willingness to swap manakish for foul.
Levantine dishes
Reviews mention fresh local food, including well-seasoned Shish Tawook, good lamb, fattah, kibeh and muttabal without yogurt.
Family value
One family of four found the pricing good, while another described a local-food meal as reasonably priced.
Outdoor comfort
The terrace and outdoor area are valued for their atmosphere, and one reviewer noted that blankets were available on cold nights.
What to Eat at Karaz Restaurant Dubai Creek - مطعم كرز دبي كريك هاربر 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 Karaz Restaurant Dubai Creek - مطعم كرز دبي كريك هاربر, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Karaz Restaurant Dubai Creek - مطعم كرز دبي كريك هاربر, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Falafel Net +1
“There is really nice atmosphere and delicious food. We took falafel and muttabal with fattoush salad.”
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“There is really nice atmosphere and delicious food. We took falafel and muttabal with fattoush salad.”March 2024
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Family mixed grill Net +1
“Update : Had an amazing meal, the family mixed grill is 10/10 highly recommend!”
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“Update : Had an amazing meal, the family mixed grill is 10/10 highly recommend!”May 2024
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Fatteh Net +1
“Quality amazing and very good value for money I recommend the fatteh”
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“Quality amazing and very good value for money I recommend the fatteh”June 2024
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“There is really nice atmosphere and delicious food. We took falafel and muttabal with fattoush salad.”
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“There is really nice atmosphere and delicious food. We took falafel and muttabal with fattoush salad.”March 2024
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Kibeh Net +1
“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”
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“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”December 2024
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Kunafa Net +1
“We order Kunafa and zatar cheese and we really love it aside the coffees”
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“We order Kunafa and zatar cheese and we really love it aside the coffees”February 2026
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Manakish Net +1
“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”
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“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”December 2024
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Muttabal Net +1
“We have finally found the muttabal without yogurt and I really like it.”
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“We have finally found the muttabal without yogurt and I really like it.”March 2024
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Shish tawook Net +1
“I ordered the Shish Tawook, and it was flavorful and well-seasoned, served with crispy fries and tasty sides. The presentation was also impressive.”
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“I ordered the Shish Tawook, and it was flavorful and well-seasoned, served with crispy fries and tasty sides. The presentation was also impressive.”February 2025
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The cheese one Net +1
“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”December 2024
Honorable mentions (4)
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Zatar cheese Net +1
“We order Kunafa and zatar cheese and we really love it aside the coffees”
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“We order Kunafa and zatar cheese and we really love it aside the coffees”February 2026
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Batata harra Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Food 50/50, would need to be hot.. our full order including mains took 5 min to be on table despite place semi full. Like that was fast even for grilled kafta and batata harra.”
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Grilled kafta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Food 50/50, would need to be hot.. our full order including mains took 5 min to be on table despite place semi full. Like that was fast even for grilled kafta and batata harra.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Lentil soup Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We orders Moroccan tea and umm ail and lentil soup Soup was ok, umm Ali was bad. Some sugar was added on it to make it sweet, and few nuts, and it was old. Tea was for 2 small cups, and not tasty”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (6)
Food 5
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Hummus Net −1
“The tabbouleh salad was awful. The portion size was extremely small, and the taste was not good at all. The hummus also did not seem fresh.”
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“The tabbouleh salad was awful. The portion size was extremely small, and the taste was not good at all. The hummus also did not seem fresh.”June 2026
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Ice cream with cotton candy Net −1
“Food is bad, literally. One of my worst experiences in Dubai. Nothing was tasty, small portions, expensive !’ Again everything was not mediocre and the ice cream with cotton candy is literally a joke, some tasteless, vanilla ice cream with some cotton candy on top. Please go to Azmi in Jumeirah and learn how food should be. The Chef need to be changed ASAP.”
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“Food is bad, literally. One of my worst experiences in Dubai. Nothing was tasty, small portions, expensive !’ Again everything was not mediocre and the ice cream with cotton candy is literally a joke, some tasteless, vanilla ice cream with some cotton candy on top. Please go to Azmi in Jumeirah and learn how food should be. The Chef need to be changed ASAP.”April 2026
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Tabbouleh salad Net −1
“The tabbouleh salad was awful. The portion size was extremely small, and the taste was not good at all. The hummus also did not seem fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The tabbouleh salad was awful. The portion size was extremely small, and the taste was not good at all. The hummus also did not seem fresh.”June 2026
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The meat Net −1
“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Really good salad and kibeh (and I'm not a massive salad fan). Manakish was ok, a bit thin for my liking but also tasty (the cheese one was better that the meat). Atmosphere outside is excellent. Service is attentive. Good for a quick bite whilst our and about. Check it out!”December 2024
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Umm ail Net −1
“We orders Moroccan tea and umm ail and lentil soup Soup was ok, umm Ali was bad. Some sugar was added on it to make it sweet, and few nuts, and it was old. Tea was for 2 small cups, and not tasty”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We orders Moroccan tea and umm ail and lentil soup Soup was ok, umm Ali was bad. Some sugar was added on it to make it sweet, and few nuts, and it was old. Tea was for 2 small cups, and not tasty”April 2025
Drinks 1
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Moroccan tea Net −1
“We orders Moroccan tea and umm ail and lentil soup Soup was ok, umm Ali was bad. Some sugar was added on it to make it sweet, and few nuts, and it was old. Tea was for 2 small cups, and not tasty”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We orders Moroccan tea and umm ail and lentil soup Soup was ok, umm Ali was bad. Some sugar was added on it to make it sweet, and few nuts, and it was old. Tea was for 2 small cups, and not tasty”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm seating. If bringing children, confirm the seating arrangement first because the open-air smoking zone may not suit them.
Allow time. Allow extra time during busy or disrupted service: one diner waited over half an hour for only part of the order.
Order carefully. Decide your order before sending it where possible; multiple reviews describe friction over changes made seconds after ordering.
Check outdoors. For terrace seating on a windy evening, ask about a stable shade or wind solution before settling in.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering for a family visit: reviewers found the portion good and the Arabic spread satisfying.
Ask about swaps. If ordering breakfast, ask whether a side can be swapped; one diner changed manakish to foul without hesitation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food consistency
Food quality varies sharply: some diners found dishes fresh, while others described food as old, bland or not fresh.
Small portions
A recent review described the tabbouleh portion as extremely small and said all dishes felt undersized for the price.
Order handling
Several diners said staff reacted poorly when they asked to change an order shortly after placing it.
Smoking seating
Families should note one review saying children could not sit in the open-air smoking zone, despite the non-smoking area being nearby.
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The Bottom Line
Karaz is a modern Levantine restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, drawing people for creek and skyline views, outdoor seating and shisha as much as for the food. You can settle in for breakfast, share a family mixed grill, or order dishes such as Shish Tawook, fattah, kibeh and muttabal. Kunafa and zaatar cheese were also mentioned positively.
The setting is one of the clearest reasons to consider it. Reviews describe a spacious terrace with harbour and boats views, colourful decor, comfortable sofas and plants. Blankets are reportedly available on cold nights, which is a useful touch for a longer shisha session.
Families have also found the breakfast portions good and the overall price reasonable for four people. Food and service are not completely consistent. Several diners praised fresh flavours, presentation and attentive service, but others reported old-tasting or bland food, small portions, slow delivery and bills that felt too high.
One reviewer reported stomach trouble and alleged food poisoning; that is a serious individual account, not an established finding. There are also repeated complaints about staff handling last-minute order changes, so confirm your choices before ordering. If visiting with children, check seating carefully because the open-air smoking zone may not be suitable.