Strong Manakish
The lahm beajin has a notably balanced dough-to-meat ratio and Lebanese-style seasoning.
Maison Ghattas
Umm Suqeim
Maison Ghattas is a Lebanese bakery in Umm Suqeim, known for manakish, mini savoury bites and wraps. Reviews point especially to the fresh manakish and generously filled pastries, with takeaway and delivery making it practical beyond its small dine-in space.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
103 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mini Bites
The mini box includes more than 10 flavours; the green zaatar fatayer and filled sambousek stand out.
Quality Dough
Several reviews praise the dough as light and satisfying rather than overly bready.
Kibbeh Choices
The walnut kibbeh, pumpkin kebbe and kibbeh bl saynieh each receive specific praise.
Fresh Food
Customers describe the pastries, manakish and Lebanese dishes as fresh and carefully prepared.
Fast Service
Reviews mention quick service, friendly staff and orders being ready for pickup.
Delivery Option
Delivery is described as practical and available to almost all areas, useful when dine-in space is limited.
Tips for a Better Visit
Eat Fresh. Order manakish fresh if possible; one regular customer specifically recommends eating it fresh.
Try Mini Box. The 12-mini box is a useful way to sample flavours, especially the green zaatar fatayer and sambousek.
Order WhatsApp. WhatsApp ordering worked for one customer, with the pickup order ready on arrival.
Try Bakleh. Ask about bakleh fatayer: a reviewer calls it unique and difficult to find elsewhere.
Check Hours. Check the current opening hours before setting out; one customer found the Google timing inaccurate.
Use Delivery. If parking or seating is inconvenient, delivery is described as practical and reaching almost all places.
Plan the visit
Practical details
571 شارع شاطئ جميرة
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
Some customers consider the portions expensive, including six bite-size spinach fatayer for 27.
Zaatar Dispute
One reviewer strongly disliked the zaatar used for mankoucheh and said it did not taste Lebanese.
Uneven Dough
The zaatar manakich and pizza dough were tasty but too fluffy for one customer.
Limited Parking
A reviewer reported that the bakery has no parking.
Small Dine-In
The dine-in area is not large, so takeaway or delivery may suit bigger groups better.
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The Bottom Line
Maison Ghattas is a Lebanese bakery in Umm Suqeim where manakish, lahm beajin and small savoury pastries are the main draw. The reviews are especially specific about the lahm beajin: the dough is the right thickness, the meat spread is generous, and the seasoning has a recognisably Lebanese character. The 12-mini box is another good starting point, with green zaatar fatayer and thin, generously filled sambousek getting particular praise.
There is plenty beyond manakish. Customers mention walnut kibbeh, pumpkin kebbe, kibbeh bl saynieh, cheese rolls and the unusual bakleh fatayer. Food is generally described as fresh, flavorful and carefully made, while service is often quick and welcoming.
WhatsApp ordering and ready pickup have worked well for at least one customer, and delivery is described as practical if you are not dining in. Set expectations around the practicalities. The dine-in area is small, parking is a reported problem, and several reviewers find the prices high; one says six mini spinach fatayer cost 27, without stating a currency.
Dough preferences vary too: one reviewer found the zaatar manakich and pizza dough too fluffy, while another disliked the zaatar blend. Check opening hours before going, and eat the manakish fresh.