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Outdoor tables overlook the canal, giving evening meals a particularly relaxed waterfront setting.
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Madera Casa Restaurant is a canal-side Arabic and Mediterranean restaurant in Business Bay, with indoor and outdoor seating, shisha, and a relaxed evening atmosphere. Reviews point to dishes such as mixed grill and Fatteh Chicken, alongside waterfront dining and occasional football screenings.
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Outdoor tables overlook the canal, giving evening meals a particularly relaxed waterfront setting.
Reviews consistently highlight rich, authentic Arabic and Levantine flavours, especially in the mezze and grilled meats.
Shisha is repeatedly described as smooth and long-lasting, with a good choice of flavours.
You can choose between indoor and outdoor seating, with separate smoking and non-smoking areas.
Portions are substantial; one group could not finish the big meat platter they ordered to share.
Multiple large screens make the restaurant useful for watching FIFA matches while eating.
Breakfast reviews mention fresh, warm food and a cosy, calm atmosphere suited to slow mornings.
These items at Madera Casa Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The mixed grill was absolutely amazing perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor.”
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“The mixed grill was absolutely amazing perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor.”July 2026
“The mix grill and shish tawook were both flavorful and cooked well.”April 2026
“The mezze selection was fresh and flavourful, with particularly good hummus and mutabbal, while the salads were crisp and well balanced.”
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“The mezze selection was fresh and flavourful, with particularly good hummus and mutabbal, while the salads were crisp and well balanced.”June 2026
“The food really stands out. The mezze is fresh and full of flavor especially the hummus and muhammara, which are rich, smooth, and well-balanced. Portions are generous, making it ideal for sharing and trying a bit of everything.”April 2026
“The lamb kofta was incredibly flavorful, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best I’ve had.”
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“The lamb kofta was incredibly flavorful, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best I’ve had.”May 2026
“The lamb kofta was the highlight—perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked just right without being dry.”April 2026
“Good food and pleasant atmosphere. Started with the creamy chocken soup. The mix grill and shish tawook were delicious, and the fondant cake was rich and satisfying. Good service and perfect ambience. Would come again.”
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“Good food and pleasant atmosphere. Started with the creamy chocken soup. The mix grill and shish tawook were delicious, and the fondant cake was rich and satisfying. Good service and perfect ambience. Would come again.”April 2026
“The mix grill and shish tawook were both flavorful and cooked well.”April 2026
“The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, the Alfredo pasta was rich and creamy, and the burger with fries was juicy and satisfying.”
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“The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, the Alfredo pasta was rich and creamy, and the burger with fries was juicy and satisfying.”February 2026
“We ordered the Shish Barak, Kibbeh, and Arancini, and honestly, everything tasted just like homemade food.”
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“We ordered the Shish Barak, Kibbeh, and Arancini, and honestly, everything tasted just like homemade food.”June 2026
“We had the big meat platter to share and wow… it was honestly insane. So much food, we didn’t even come close to finishing it, but everything tasted really good. Definitely worth it if you’re hungry.”
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“We had the big meat platter to share and wow… it was honestly insane. So much food, we didn’t even come close to finishing it, but everything tasted really good. Definitely worth it if you’re hungry.”March 2026
“We ended with the brownie à la mode, and it was the perfect sweet finish.”
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“We ended with the brownie à la mode, and it was the perfect sweet finish.”February 2026
“The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, the Alfredo pasta was rich and creamy, and the burger with fries was juicy and satisfying.”
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“The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, the Alfredo pasta was rich and creamy, and the burger with fries was juicy and satisfying.”February 2026
“The chicken creamy soup was rich and comforting, with a smooth texture and well-balanced flavor (not overly heavy like most places mess up).”
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“The chicken creamy soup was rich and comforting, with a smooth texture and well-balanced flavor (not overly heavy like most places mess up).”April 2026
“The chicken soup was creamy and tasty.”
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“The chicken soup was creamy and tasty.”April 2026
“We ended the meal with the chocolate Nutella crepe, which was the perfect sweet treat.”
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“We ended the meal with the chocolate Nutella crepe, which was the perfect sweet treat.”June 2026
“The country fried chicken was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right—comfort food at its best.”
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“The country fried chicken was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right—comfort food at its best.”December 2025
“The Fatteh Chicken was the highlight for me absolutely delicious and something I would highly recommend trying.”
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“The Fatteh Chicken was the highlight for me absolutely delicious and something I would highly recommend trying.”August 2026
“The fattoush salad added a fresh contrast—crisp veggies, crunchy bread, and a tangy dressing that actually tasted authentic instead of watered down.”
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“The fattoush salad added a fresh contrast—crisp veggies, crunchy bread, and a tangy dressing that actually tasted authentic instead of watered down.”April 2026
“The fettuccine pasta was creamy, rich, and balanced, with a great texture that tied everything together.”
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“The fettuccine pasta was creamy, rich, and balanced, with a great texture that tied everything together.”December 2025
“The fish and chips were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, served fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The fish and chips were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, served fresh and full of flavor.”December 2025
“The grilled chicken and sides were especially on point.”
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“The grilled chicken and sides were especially on point.”March 2026
“We ordered the Grilled Chicken with Potatoes, the Trio Fajita, and finished with Kunafa. The grilled chicken was tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with the seasoned potatoes.”
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“We ordered the Grilled Chicken with Potatoes, the Trio Fajita, and finished with Kunafa. The grilled chicken was tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with the seasoned potatoes.”June 2026
“We ordered the Shish Barak, Kibbeh, and Arancini, and honestly, everything tasted just like homemade food.”
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“We ordered the Shish Barak, Kibbeh, and Arancini, and honestly, everything tasted just like homemade food.”June 2026
“The Kunafa with cheese was also a must-try.”
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“The Kunafa with cheese was also a must-try.”August 2026
“The lamb rice was just as impressive, rich, aromatic, and generously portioned.”
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“The lamb rice was just as impressive, rich, aromatic, and generously portioned.”May 2026
“The food really stands out. The mezze is fresh and full of flavor especially the hummus and muhammara, which are rich, smooth, and well-balanced. Portions are generous, making it ideal for sharing and trying a bit of everything.”
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“The food really stands out. The mezze is fresh and full of flavor especially the hummus and muhammara, which are rich, smooth, and well-balanced. Portions are generous, making it ideal for sharing and trying a bit of everything.”April 2026
“The mezze selection was fresh and flavourful, with particularly good hummus and mutabbal, while the salads were crisp and well balanced.”
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“The mezze selection was fresh and flavourful, with particularly good hummus and mutabbal, while the salads were crisp and well balanced.”June 2026
“We ordered the Shish Barak, Kibbeh, and Arancini, and honestly, everything tasted just like homemade food.”
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“We ordered the Shish Barak, Kibbeh, and Arancini, and honestly, everything tasted just like homemade food.”June 2026
“Incredible views and even better food! The mixed grill and shrimp fajitas were highlights of our meal, and the tabbouleh was the perfect fresh side.”
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“Incredible views and even better food! The mixed grill and shrimp fajitas were highlights of our meal, and the tabbouleh was the perfect fresh side.”May 2026
“My favorite was their signature chicken with garlic and lemon — so flavorful and perfectly cooked.”
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“My favorite was their signature chicken with garlic and lemon — so flavorful and perfectly cooked.”June 2026
“The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, the Alfredo pasta was rich and creamy, and the burger with fries was juicy and satisfying.”
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“The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, the Alfredo pasta was rich and creamy, and the burger with fries was juicy and satisfying.”February 2026
“Incredible views and even better food! The mixed grill and shrimp fajitas were highlights of our meal, and the tabbouleh was the perfect fresh side.”
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“Incredible views and even better food! The mixed grill and shrimp fajitas were highlights of our meal, and the tabbouleh was the perfect fresh side.”May 2026
“A special mention to the Tres Leches cake was hands down one of the best I’ve had, perfectly moist, rich, and indulgent without being overpowering.”
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“A special mention to the Tres Leches cake was hands down one of the best I’ve had, perfectly moist, rich, and indulgent without being overpowering.”February 2026
“The Trio Fajita arrived sizzling hot with a delicious mix of flavors, and variety of dips, every bite was well-balanced and satisfying.”
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“The Trio Fajita arrived sizzling hot with a delicious mix of flavors, and variety of dips, every bite was well-balanced and satisfying.”June 2026
Choose Terrace. Choose the terrace when the weather is good; it is the clearest way to enjoy the canal view.
Ask Seating. If smoking preferences matter, ask for the appropriate section: reviews mention both smoking and non-smoking areas.
Use Valet. Valet parking is available, which several visitors found convenient for an evening visit.
Catch Matches. For a football-focused dinner, visit when matches are being screened on the multiple large TVs.
Share Plates. Consider sharing: the big meat platter was more than enough for one group, while mezze portions are also described as generous.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering for a slower visit, with reviews describing a cosy, calm morning atmosphere.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
One guest ordered an avocado fresh juice but received a large dessert instead, so check unusual drink orders when served.
The Bottom Line
Madera Casa is a canal-side restaurant in Business Bay suited to relaxed meals, evening catch-ups and shisha. You can sit indoors or on the terrace, with smoking and non-smoking areas, while the waterfront setting becomes livelier at night. The restaurant also screens football matches on multiple large screens.
The menu leans into Arabic, Syrian and Mediterranean cooking. Fatteh Chicken, mixed grill, lamb kofta, hummus, mutabbal and fattoush all receive specific praise, while desserts such as Kunafa with cheese, fondant and Tres Leches are frequent highlights. Portions are generous, and the big meat platter may be more food than a small group can finish.
For a first visit, the terrace is the obvious choice in good weather, particularly if you want the canal view or shisha. Breakfast also gets good feedback for fresh, warm food and a calm, cosy feel. Valet parking is available, and other reviews mention easy parking.
One review reports an avocado juice arriving as a large dessert, so it is worth checking an unusual order when it reaches the table. Overall, the appeal is the combination of waterfront seating, substantial Arabic dishes and attentive service rather than a narrowly focused menu.
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