Mama'esh Business Bay

Name: Mama'esh Business Bay
Address: BAYSWATER TOWER, WATERFRONT, NEXT TO DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK - Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600548287

Business Bay

Palestinian restaurant Open now 0 600 548 287

Mama’esh Business Bay is a Palestinian restaurant and neighbourhood bakery known for fresh oven-baked food. Breakfasts, za’atar-and-cheese manakeesh, fatayer and hearty trays make it a useful stop for an authentic, generously portioned meal in Business Bay.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,992 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh baking

Warm bread comes straight from the taboon oven, while the mana’eesh are described as soft, fresh and full of flavour.

Good value

Reviewers consistently describe the portions as generous and the pricing as fair; one full-course meal estimate was around 100 AED per person.

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What to Eat at Mama'esh Business Bay

These items at Mama'esh Business Bay got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

Kunafa Net +5

“I'm not even much of a kunafa fan, but this one had me begging for more.”
Hummus Net +4

“The food was amazing and pretty affordable. We ordered the fatayers and hummus. I highly reccomend.”
Potato and chicken tray Net +3

“The potato and chicken tray is great value and high quality.”
Breakfast platter Net +2

“Had their breakfast platter and Kunafa which are very tasty. will definitely come back to try their other food.”
Manakish Net +2

“This is one of our favorite breakfast spots! The place radiates hospitality and good vibes every time. They start by serving water (a rare gesture these days!), and the food is always fresh and delicious, truly the best manakish and fatayer in town.”
Palestinian breakfast Net +2

“My husband and I came here for brunch and got the Palestinian breakfast and the chicken rolls and WOW! We are blown away by the flavor!! Everything is fresh, high quality, and the food is bursting with flavor!”
Zaatar cheese manaeesh Net +2

“Also the zaatar cheese manaeesh was amazing.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Breakfast combo Net +1

“They offer a breakfast combo that includes a variety of delicious cheeses, olives, za’atar, and we also tried their za’atar and cheese manakeesh, which was absolutely amazing.”
Chicken musakhan rolls Net +1

“The kunafa was one of the most perfect I’ve ever eaten, and the chicken musakhan rolls are a new favourite! 🇵🇸”
Chicken soup Net +1

“The chicken soup is delicious, and the fatayer has a perfectly balanced taste.”
Chilli fatayer Net +1

“It’s one of my fav places to have some good Palestinian/ Lebanese food…great quality with the best quantity and fresh food combined with great prices…their Khanwar is one of the top 3 in uae and very affordable and very filling…it’s a must try .. each and every dish of theirs is best..Chilli fatayer, hummus, halloumi and kunafa are my favorites…”
Egg potatoes Net +1

“As always, their breakfast is simply amazing and absolutely delicious. The muhammara with cheese, the zaatar with cheese, and the egg potatoes are all beyond description.”
Eggplant rummaniyeh Net +1

“We tried the Eggplant Rummaniyeh which was nice and refreshing - added a bit of the housemade chili and that elevated the dish even further.”
Falafel Net +1

“The za’atar and cheese pies are perfect, and the hummus and falafel are top quality.”
Hummus with meat Net +1

“Nevertheless, it remains one of my favorites! My go to dishes are hummus with meat, vine leaves and kofta in tahini.”
Khanwar Net +1

“It’s one of my fav places to have some good Palestinian/ Lebanese food…great quality with the best quantity and fresh food combined with great prices…their Khanwar is one of the top 3 in uae and very affordable and very filling…it’s a must try .. each and every dish of theirs is best..Chilli fatayer, hummus, halloumi and kunafa are my favorites…”
Kofta in tahini Net +1

“Nevertheless, it remains one of my favorites! My go to dishes are hummus with meat, vine leaves and kofta in tahini.”
Kunafa rolls Net +1

“The kunafa rolls is a must must order!”
Labneh Net +1

“The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — from the creamy labneh and hummus to the olives, za’atar, and warm bread straight from the taboon oven.”
Lamb sajjehyeh Net +1

“Favorite dish is Lamb Sajjehyeh”
Lentil soup Net +1

“Outstanding food. Lentil soup was flavorful. Pita bread is made to order”
Mama’esh breakfast Net +1

“We had the Mama’esh breakfast and the Palestinian breakfast and were blown away by the flavor. Great service, great food, cute patio. Highly recommend!”
Muhammara with cheese Net +1

“As always, their breakfast is simply amazing and absolutely delicious. The muhammara with cheese, the zaatar with cheese, and the egg potatoes are all beyond description.”
Musakhan chicken fatayer Net +1

“The Musakhan Chicken Fatayer was also delightful. Nice and crispy, but the chicken wasn’t dry at all - tender and well seasoned.”
Palestinian house breakfast tray Net +1

“I tried the Palestinian House breakfast tray and it was really good.”
Sawini Net +1

“The food is always fresh and incredibly delicious. Every dish we’ve tried has been flavorful and satisfying, and the Sawini is our favorite. It’s one of the main reasons we keep coming back.”
Shawerma wrap Net +1

“I honestly can't describe how much I loved the place!the food and the service were perfect to me, and I highly recommend it. I tried the spinach fatayr and the shawerma wrap, of course a cup of hot tea with fresh mint.”
Spinach fatayr Net +1

“I honestly can't describe how much I loved the place!the food and the service were perfect to me, and I highly recommend it. I tried the spinach fatayr and the shawerma wrap, of course a cup of hot tea with fresh mint.”
Umm ali Net +1

“Also, trust me, best Umm Ali I've ever had.”
Vine leaves Net +1

“Nevertheless, it remains one of my favorites! My go to dishes are hummus with meat, vine leaves and kofta in tahini.”
Za’atar and cheese pies Net +1

“The za’atar and cheese pies are perfect, and the hummus and falafel are top quality.”
Zaatar with cheese Net +1

“As always, their breakfast is simply amazing and absolutely delicious. The muhammara with cheese, the zaatar with cheese, and the egg potatoes are all beyond description.”

Drinks 5

Hot tea with fresh mint Net +1

“I honestly can't describe how much I loved the place!the food and the service were perfect to me, and I highly recommend it. I tried the spinach fatayr and the shawerma wrap, of course a cup of hot tea with fresh mint.”
Iced hibiscus drink with ginger Net +1

“Pro Tip: Their Iced Hibiscus Drink with Ginger is 💯”
Karak chai Net +1

“The karak chai was super delicious too!”
Sage tea Net +1

“Really enjoyed the sage tea too - bought a pack to bring back with me.”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“We often bike there in the morning and enjoy their amazing breakfast platter with a great Turkish coffee.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Shakshuka Net −1

“However, their other items like Shakshuka is not as good.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try trays. First-timers could start with the chicken potato pan and zaatar cheese manaeesh, two dishes singled out by a customer.

Visit off-peak. Aim outside busy weekend or lunch periods if you want indoor seating without the reported wait.

Plan the visit

Practical details

BAYSWATER TOWER, WATERFRONT, NEXT TO DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK - Marasi Dr

Business Bay, Dubai

0 600 548 287

Mon	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Small branch

The Business Bay branch is smaller than other locations and can involve waits of up to 20 minutes on weekends.

Order follow-up

One customer reported that orders can be forgotten, so you may need to remind the team if service stalls.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

around 100 AED per person

full course meal

“Expect to pay around 100 AED per person for a full course meal”

Google review · November 2023

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The Bottom Line

Mama’esh Business Bay is a Palestinian restaurant and bakery with a strong focus on breakfast, freshly baked manakeesh and fatayer, and filling oven dishes. You can order a Palestinian breakfast, za’atar-and-cheese manakeesh, chicken potato trays or hummus with meat, then finish with kunafa. The food is repeatedly described as fresh, authentic and generously portioned.

The setting adds to the appeal. Traditional Palestinian décor, old currency notes and photographs give the compact branch character, while outdoor tables overlook the canal. Complimentary table water is a welcome touch, and an on-site mini grocery lets you take home olive oil, sumac, zaatar, watermelon seeds or chili oil.

This is not always a quick or seamless stop. The branch is small and may involve waits of up to 20 minutes on weekends; another review mentions forgotten orders. Parking validation has also caused confusion, so check the ticket at exit.

Outdoor diners should be aware of mosquito reports. Prices are widely considered fair, with one review estimating around 100 AED per person for a full-course meal. For a first visit, breakfast or the chicken potato pan is a sensible starting point, and the kunafa rolls are worth saving room for.