Beef Shawarma
A reviewer from Ottawa, who called shawarma a local specialty there, rated this beef shawarma 10/10 and wanted it again the next day.
Lokmat Baladna - لقمة بلدنا
Business Bay
Lokmat Baladna is a Lebanese and Arabic meal-delivery spot in Business Bay, with dine-in and takeaway also mentioned by customers. Beef shawarma, Lebanese mezza and grilled dishes are the main reasons reviewers keep ordering, while delivery is often praised for arriving quickly and warm.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
296 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lebanese Mezza
Customers specifically praise the Lebanese mezza and describe the wider food as authentic Lebanese cuisine.
Warm Delivery
Several delivery reviews mention quick arrival, with food reaching customers warm and tasting freshly prepared.
Generous Portions
One dinner review found the food hot and served in big portions, while another called the meals generous.
Rocca Salad
The rocca salad earned especially strong praise, with one customer calling it among the best they had tried.
Clean Setting
A customer described the restaurant as very clean and maintained, and another called the small premises clean and hygienic.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. If ordering through Talabat, call first to confirm the meal is still available; one reviewer specifically advised this before paying.
Inspect Chicken. Check grilled chicken when it arrives, as reviews include raw or undercooked portions and one replacement order was better than the first.
Allow Time. Avoid relying on tight delivery deadlines, especially during Ramadan, when one order placed at 5:35 pm had still not arrived by 7:14 pm.
Expect Takeaway. For dine-in, expect a compact setup with only a few tables; takeaway or delivery may be more practical if seating matters.
Try Shawarma. Beef shawarma is the clearest standout in the reviews, while chicken shawarma is also repeatedly ordered by returning customers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Clover Bay Tower - Business Bay Marasi Drive Street, Cuisinette Cloud Kitchens
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Grilled chicken
Grilled chicken appears often in reviews, with some customers praising it as generous and among the best they have had.
Falafel sandwich
The falafel sandwich is described as a must-try in a review praising the restaurant’s Lebanese cooking.
Zatar mankesh
Zatar mankesh is mentioned as one of the preferred items alongside grilled chicken and salad.
Common Concerns
Raw Chicken
Multiple reviews reported grilled chicken arriving raw or undercooked, including one customer who could not eat even a bite.
Dry Portions
Reviews describe some meat as very dry and some grilled chicken as both dry and small, making those orders poor value.
Delivery Delays
Delivery feedback is mixed: Ramadan orders in two reviews arrived well over an hour late, including one with no answer on the phone.
Limited Seating
The premises have only a few tables, and one diner also noted weak ventilation inside.
Area Pricing
One reviewer found shawarma pricing normal for the area but said it could cost 1.5–2 times less in Bur Dubai.
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The Bottom Line
Lokmat Baladna is a Lebanese and Arabic meal-delivery restaurant serving Business Bay, with takeaway and a small dine-in setup also mentioned in reviews. The clearest draws are beef shawarma, Lebanese mezza, grilled meats and grilled chicken. One Ottawa reviewer, comparing it with shawarma back home, called the beef version “very, very good” and said they woke up thinking about it the next day.
Delivery can work well: customers describe food arriving quickly, warm and tasting freshly prepared, and regulars praise the portions and value. The rocca salad, falafel sandwich and zatar mankesh also get specific mentions. Dine-in is more functional than spacious; one review refers to only three or four tables, while another notes weak ventilation.
There is a meaningful caution around consistency, especially with chicken and meat. Reviews include grilled chicken described as dry and small, as well as older reports of raw or undercooked chicken and illness after eating. Delivery timing has also been unreliable during Ramadan, with one order still missing after nearly two hours.
If ordering through Talabat, call first to confirm availability, and avoid placing an order when you have a tight deadline. Prices are described as reasonable by some customers, though one reviewer found shawarma notably cheaper in Bur Dubai.