Canal setting
Canal-facing seating creates a relaxed backdrop, especially for evening dinners and longer gatherings.
Laylak Beirut Restaurant
Business Bay
Laylak Beirut is a modern Lebanese restaurant in Business Bay, known for authentic Lebanese flavours, canal-side seating and a relaxed evening atmosphere. Reviews point especially to its barbecue dishes and smooth, long-lasting shisha, making it a good choice for a leisurely meal rather than a quick bite.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
620 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lebanese barbecue
Barbecue and mixed-grill dishes are repeatedly praised for fresh meat, generous flavour and careful cooking.
Fresh salads
Fattoush, halloumi salad and other salads stand out for freshness, flavour and presentation.
Quality shisha
Reviews describe the shisha as smooth, high quality and long-lasting, with plenty of flavours to choose from.
Business lunch
The business lunch is described as good value, with a varied menu that brings guests back.
Attentive service
Customers commonly describe the team as friendly, efficient and welcoming without being intrusive.
What to Eat at Laylak Beirut Restaurant 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 Laylak Beirut Restaurant, 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 Laylak Beirut Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Additional meat plate Net +1
“Really great food and service. The breakfast plate with an additional meat plate was enough for 3 people.”
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“Really great food and service. The breakfast plate with an additional meat plate was enough for 3 people.”December 2025
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Breakfast plate Net +1
“Really great food and service. The breakfast plate with an additional meat plate was enough for 3 people.”
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“Really great food and service. The breakfast plate with an additional meat plate was enough for 3 people.”December 2025
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Business lunch menu Net +1
“Their business lunch menu is what I keep coming back for , its great with many varieties to choose from everyday.”
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“Their business lunch menu is what I keep coming back for , its great with many varieties to choose from everyday.”May 2026
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Chicken liver Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the halloumi salad and chicken liver.”
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“I highly recommend trying the halloumi salad and chicken liver.”October 2025
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Chicken tauk Net +1
“I've been to many Lebanese restaurants but this one is the best. Amazing fatush salad, muttabal to die for and chicken tauk cooked to perfection with an amazing bread. Keep up the great work!!!”
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“I've been to many Lebanese restaurants but this one is the best. Amazing fatush salad, muttabal to die for and chicken tauk cooked to perfection with an amazing bread. Keep up the great work!!!”November 2025
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Fattouch Net +1
“Worth mentioning the fattouch, hummus and the jumbo cheese rolls – generous in size and packed with flavor!”
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“Worth mentioning the fattouch, hummus and the jumbo cheese rolls – generous in size and packed with flavor!”July 2025
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Fatush salad Net +1
“I've been to many Lebanese restaurants but this one is the best. Amazing fatush salad, muttabal to die for and chicken tauk cooked to perfection with an amazing bread. Keep up the great work!!!”
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“I've been to many Lebanese restaurants but this one is the best. Amazing fatush salad, muttabal to die for and chicken tauk cooked to perfection with an amazing bread. Keep up the great work!!!”November 2025
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Halloumi salad Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the halloumi salad and chicken liver.”
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“I highly recommend trying the halloumi salad and chicken liver.”October 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“Worth mentioning the fattouch, hummus and the jumbo cheese rolls – generous in size and packed with flavor!”
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“Worth mentioning the fattouch, hummus and the jumbo cheese rolls – generous in size and packed with flavor!”July 2025
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Hummus plate Net +1
“A place that has the word Beirut attached to his name serving butter chicken that has nothing to do with butter chicken and a wagyu burger which has a smelly “rancid” Meat patties, keep it simple just like your generous, tasty hummus plate, why are you all over the place?”
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“A place that has the word Beirut attached to his name serving butter chicken that has nothing to do with butter chicken and a wagyu burger which has a smelly “rancid” Meat patties, keep it simple just like your generous, tasty hummus plate, why are you all over the place?”February 2026
Honorable mentions (8)
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Jumbo cheese rolls Net +1
“Worth mentioning the fattouch, hummus and the jumbo cheese rolls – generous in size and packed with flavor!”
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“Worth mentioning the fattouch, hummus and the jumbo cheese rolls – generous in size and packed with flavor!”July 2025
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Kebab Net +1
“The dishes were insanely delicious, I’m absolutely delighted❤️❤️❤️The kebab was simply perfect.”
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“The dishes were insanely delicious, I’m absolutely delighted❤️❤️❤️The kebab was simply perfect.”September 2025
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Kebbeh Net +1
“Laylak Beirut is a MUST-TRY! 😊 Authentic Lebanese vibes, delicious food, and top-notch service. Loved the hospitality! Highly recommend the BBQ, salads, and kebbeh 😍”
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“Laylak Beirut is a MUST-TRY! 😊 Authentic Lebanese vibes, delicious food, and top-notch service. Loved the hospitality! Highly recommend the BBQ, salads, and kebbeh 😍”March 2026
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Mix grill Net +1
“We ordered the mix grill, and it was excellent—perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful.”
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“We ordered the mix grill, and it was excellent—perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful.”June 2025
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Muttabal Net +1
“I've been to many Lebanese restaurants but this one is the best. Amazing fatush salad, muttabal to die for and chicken tauk cooked to perfection with an amazing bread. Keep up the great work!!!”
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“I've been to many Lebanese restaurants but this one is the best. Amazing fatush salad, muttabal to die for and chicken tauk cooked to perfection with an amazing bread. Keep up the great work!!!”November 2025
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“The ribeye steak was outstanding perfectly grilled, rich in flavor, and melted in the mouth.”
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“The ribeye steak was outstanding perfectly grilled, rich in flavor, and melted in the mouth.”February 2026
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Set menu Net +1
“Most delicious Lebanese food I’ve ever tasted in Dubai. Great setting, beautiful outdoor area by the canal. Couldn’t be better. We came for Iftar and the set menu was extremely generous.”
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“Most delicious Lebanese food I’ve ever tasted in Dubai. Great setting, beautiful outdoor area by the canal. Couldn’t be better. We came for Iftar and the set menu was extremely generous.”February 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Every thing was amazing I don't think I have. To say much but I would easily recommend coming here if ur ever visiting Dubai service is efficient and quick and food is relatively cheap although the tiramisu isn't fully traditional as the biscuit is crunchy but othe than that it's perfect”
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“Every thing was amazing I don't think I have. To say much but I would easily recommend coming here if ur ever visiting Dubai service is efficient and quick and food is relatively cheap although the tiramisu isn't fully traditional as the biscuit is crunchy but othe than that it's perfect”January 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Butter chicken Net −1
“A place that has the word Beirut attached to his name serving butter chicken that has nothing to do with butter chicken and a wagyu burger which has a smelly “rancid” Meat patties, keep it simple just like your generous, tasty hummus plate, why are you all over the place? Be known for few good things better that below average in most of your offerings, I asked Hussein is the butter chicken good before I ordered it? The answer was and I quote ”I don’t know I never tasted it””
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Critical review excerpts
“A place that has the word Beirut attached to his name serving butter chicken that has nothing to do with butter chicken and a wagyu burger which has a smelly “rancid” Meat patties, keep it simple just like your generous, tasty hummus plate, why are you all over the place? Be known for few good things better that below average in most of your offerings, I asked Hussein is the butter chicken good before I ordered it? The answer was and I quote ”I don’t know I never tasted it””February 2026
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Wagyu burger Net −1
“A place that has the word Beirut attached to his name serving butter chicken that has nothing to do with butter chicken and a wagyu burger which has a smelly “rancid” Meat patties, keep it simple just like your generous, tasty hummus plate, why are you all over the place?”
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Critical review excerpts
“A place that has the word Beirut attached to his name serving butter chicken that has nothing to do with butter chicken and a wagyu burger which has a smelly “rancid” Meat patties, keep it simple just like your generous, tasty hummus plate, why are you all over the place?”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order barbecue. For a first visit, consider the barbecue or mixed grill; several reviews single out the grilled meats.
Try business lunch. If you are visiting at midday, check the business lunch menu for its reported variety and value.
Check seating. If you need non-smoking seating, ask before arriving; one review says the restaurant had no non-smoking area.
Consider timing. For a quieter visit, an earlier evening may help; one reviewer said the restaurant filled up around 10 PM.
Use valet. Valet parking is available, but the review notes that it comes with a charge.
Save room. The charcoal Konafa is a dessert worth considering after the savoury dishes and shisha.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small cups
Drinks cups were described as quite small relative to their prices.
Smoking policy
One family visit found no non-smoking area, with seating outside in warm conditions.
Menu consistency
A review reported disappointing butter chicken and a rancid-smelling wagyu burger, suggesting caution with less Lebanese-focused items.
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The Bottom Line
Laylak Beirut is a modern Lebanese restaurant in Business Bay, with canal-facing seating and a calm, sociable atmosphere. You can come for Lebanese mezze, barbecue and mixed grill, then stay for shisha; reviews make the waterfront setting especially appealing for relaxed evening meals and group gatherings. The strongest food feedback centres on grilled dishes, fresh salads and classic mezze.
Reviewers specifically mention barbecue, chicken tauk, fattoush, hummus, muttabal, kebbeh and halloumi salad. The charcoal Konafa also gets a direct recommendation. The shisha is described as smooth, high quality and long-lasting, with a range of flavours.
Service is a consistent bright spot, with customers describing the team as welcoming, efficient and attentive. The business lunch is reported as good value with plenty of daily variety, while a generous Iftar set menu was also noted. Valet parking is available for a charge.
There are a few things to check first. One guest found the drinks cups small for their prices, and another said there was no non-smoking area and that the restaurant felt warm during a midday family visit. A separate review criticised the butter chicken and wagyu burger, so Lebanese-focused dishes may be the safer starting point.
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