Spacious Setting
The two-floor layout is described as spacious, clean and well organised, with room for larger groups.
La Ibense Shisha Cafe مقهي شيشة
Deira
La Ibense Shisha Cafe is a relaxed Deira spot for coffee, food and shisha, with a spacious setting that suits long catch-ups. Reviews particularly highlight its smooth Russian shisha and desserts such as the Strawberry Nutella Crepe.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,596 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Fresh Juices
Fresh, flavorful juices are one of the stronger non-shisha choices mentioned by customers.
Rich Coffee
Customers compare the coffee favourably with the taste of coffee in Lebanon and describe it as rich.
Late Hours
A review says the cafe is open from 8am until 5am, making it useful for very late meet-ups.
Free Internet
The cafe has free fast internet that one reviewer used for at least two to three hours.
Fair Pricing
Several reviews describe the prices as affordable or fair, including for shisha, food and drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Russian. Ask about the Russian shisha; reviewers call it exceptional and note its smooth, distinctive character.
Late Visits. For a late-night coffee or shisha session, reviews report hours extending to 5am.
Sit Outside. Choose the outdoor tables in Dubai’s cooler months; one review specifically recommends the al fresco seating then.
Check Policy. Ask about outside-food rules before ordering from elsewhere, as one customer reported a dispute over enforcement.
Use Wi-Fi. Bring your laptop or settle in for a longer coffee session if useful: a reviewer reports free fast internet for 2–3 hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rigga Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Russian shisha
Russian shisha is repeatedly mentioned as a smooth, distinctive option and a highlight of the menu.
Strawberry Nutella Crepe
A reviewer rated this crepe 10/10 and paired it with refreshing drinks.
Açaí bowls
Açaí bowls are mentioned among the cafe’s healthier food choices.
ginger, lemon & honey tea
This tea is named as a favourite for a coffee-and-shisha visit.
Shisha (love66)
Love66 shisha is described as excellent value with a good taste.
cheese croissant
The cheese croissant is singled out as an all-time favourite snack.
Common Concerns
Washroom Upkeep
Washroom maintenance reportedly slips during peak hours, when it can become very dirty.
Outside Food
One long-term customer reported being confronted over outside food and said the rule was enforced inconsistently.
Smoke Exposure
The venue may not suit coffee drinkers who dislike sitting around shisha smoke.
Match Noise
The cafe can get noisy when customers are watching a football match.
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The Bottom Line
La Ibense Shisha Cafe is a Deira cafe built around relaxed, long visits: coffee, food and shisha in a spacious two-floor setting. Reviews repeatedly point to smooth, flavorful shisha, with Russian shisha getting particular attention. The cafe is also used for late meetings and extended catch-ups rather than just a quick coffee.
There is more to order than shisha. Customers mention fresh juices, rich coffee, smoothies, tea, sandwiches and desserts; the Strawberry Nutella Crepe, cheese croissant and ginger, lemon & honey tea are among the more distinctive picks. One review also highlights a breakfast with egg whites, pesto sauce and salad leaves for 26/- with a small water bottle, though that is a customer-reported past price rather than a current menu guarantee.
The large, clean layout and reported free fast internet make it workable for groups or a longer stay. Outdoor seating is especially appealing in the cooler months, and reviews report opening hours from 8am to 5am. Keep in mind that this is a shisha venue, so smoke can be part of the experience, and one reviewer found it unsuitable during a football match because of the noise.
The main cautions are practical: washroom upkeep was said to worsen during peak hours, and a complaint described an uncomfortable disagreement over outside food. It is worth checking the policy before bringing anything in.
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