Lebanese food
Reviews describe fresh, flavourful Lebanese dishes, from mezze and grills to homemade-style vine leaves and mouloukhia.
Manaret Beirut Restaurant and Cafe
Motor City
Manaret Beirut is a Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Motor City, suited to relaxed meals, shisha and family outings. Reviews particularly point to its kaak, generous Lebanese breakfasts and a kids play area that gives parents time to eat.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,947 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kaak
Kaak is one of the clearest standout orders, with several visitors praising both the regular and mini versions.
Family mornings
Weekend family mornings include a live counter with unlimited items, tea and coffee, plus children’s activities.
Kids area
The soft play area includes a ball pit and slide, and one review mentions children making pizza with the chef.
Flexible seating
There are separate smoking and non-smoking areas, with indoor and outdoor seating mentioned by visitors.
Social setting
The venue works for groups and relaxed evenings, with cards, backgammon, board games and tawla mentioned in reviews.
Parking validation
A visitor reported that mall parking could be validated for up to four hours, which is useful for longer meals.
What to Eat at Manaret Beirut Restaurant and Cafe 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 Manaret Beirut Restaurant and Cafe, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Manaret Beirut Restaurant and Cafe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Chicken tawooq platter Net +2
“The chicken tawouk platter is very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken tawouk platter is very tasty.”May 2026
“We also tried the falafel sandwich served with fries, which was excellent, and the Chicken Tawooq platter, which came with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fries. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly😋”June 2026
Honorable mentions (27)
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Beef stroganoff Net +1
“) , beef stroganoff 10/10 😍 its a must place to try in Dubai despite the location is far 👏🏻”
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“) , beef stroganoff 10/10 😍 its a must place to try in Dubai despite the location is far 👏🏻”July 2026
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Breakfast set Net +1
“We went there for brunch and the food was really good. We ordered a lot of things to share including the breakfast set, kaak (from the kaak il minara bakery) and it was all great.”
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“We went there for brunch and the food was really good. We ordered a lot of things to share including the breakfast set, kaak (from the kaak il minara bakery) and it was all great.”April 2025
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Escalope Net +1
“Also loved the lebanese burger , the escalope and surely must try there special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice.”
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“Also loved the lebanese burger , the escalope and surely must try there special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice.”August 2026
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Falafel Net +1
“Manaret Beirut nails it. Their falafel is perfectly crispy, salads are fresh and crunchy, and the grills are smoky and tender.”
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“Manaret Beirut nails it. Their falafel is perfectly crispy, salads are fresh and crunchy, and the grills are smoky and tender.”September 2025
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Falafel sandwich Net +1
“We also tried the falafel sandwich served with fries, which was excellent, and the Chicken Tawooq platter, which came with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fries.”
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Review excerpts
“We also tried the falafel sandwich served with fries, which was excellent, and the Chicken Tawooq platter, which came with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fries.”June 2026
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Fattoush Net +1
“The food was exceptional. The Fattoush was incredibly fresh, rich in flavor, and honestly one of the best I've had.”
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“The food was exceptional. The Fattoush was incredibly fresh, rich in flavor, and honestly one of the best I've had.”June 2026
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Fattush salad Net +1
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!”
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Review excerpts
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!”July 2026
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Hummos fatteh Net +1
“The hummos fatteh with was absolutely delicious and probably the best Lebanese-style Fatteh I've tasted in the UAE.”
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“The hummos fatteh with was absolutely delicious and probably the best Lebanese-style Fatteh I've tasted in the UAE.”June 2026
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Hummus with meat Net +1
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!”
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Review excerpts
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!”July 2026
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Kayak Net +1
“We liked everything we tried especially the mango and avocado salad, kayak, pesto hummus and their signature dessert.”
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“We liked everything we tried especially the mango and avocado salad, kayak, pesto hummus and their signature dessert.”August 2025
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Kibbeh Net +1
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!) , beef stroganoff 10/10 😍 its a must place to try in Dubai despite the location is far 👏🏻”
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Review excerpts
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!) , beef stroganoff 10/10 😍 its a must place to try in Dubai despite the location is far 👏🏻”July 2026
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Labneh Net +1
“The meal started with delicious zaatar and sumac crackers served with labneh and zaatar mixed with olive oil – a lovely touch✨”
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“The meal started with delicious zaatar and sumac crackers served with labneh and zaatar mixed with olive oil – a lovely touch✨”June 2026
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Lebanese burger Net +1
“Also loved the lebanese burger , the escalope and surely must try there special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice.”
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“Also loved the lebanese burger , the escalope and surely must try there special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice.”August 2026
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Lebanese sweets with a twist Net +1
“It's always a pleasure and loving the Arabic coffee and the Lebanese sweets with a twist! Thank you!”
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“It's always a pleasure and loving the Arabic coffee and the Lebanese sweets with a twist! Thank you!”May 2025
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Manakish Net +1
“We ordered kaak and manakish—everything was fresh and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered kaak and manakish—everything was fresh and tasty.”March 2025
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Mango and avocado salad Net +1
“We liked everything we tried especially the mango and avocado salad, kayak, pesto hummus and their signature dessert.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We liked everything we tried especially the mango and avocado salad, kayak, pesto hummus and their signature dessert.”August 2025
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Mini ka'ak s Net +1
“Loved the mini ka'ak s.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the mini ka'ak s.”June 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“the food was very delicious.. we ordered mixed grill with hummus and salad..the ser was very good especially Mr. Bashar.. Who was serving us .. Definitely will come back”
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“the food was very delicious.. we ordered mixed grill with hummus and salad..the ser was very good especially Mr. Bashar.. Who was serving us .. Definitely will come back”July 2026
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Mouloukhia Net +1
“We were 3 people we ordered some of the mezzeh and 3 main dishes including vine leaves and mouloukhia and the food felt like someone's mother cooked it. Proper homemade Arabic food. Sooooo delicious and good.”
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“We were 3 people we ordered some of the mezzeh and 3 main dishes including vine leaves and mouloukhia and the food felt like someone's mother cooked it. Proper homemade Arabic food. Sooooo delicious and good.”July 2026
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Moussaka Net +1
“Food here is really great! The highlight of the menu for me was the moussaka. Such delicious flavours.”
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“Food here is really great! The highlight of the menu for me was the moussaka. Such delicious flavours.”May 2025
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Pesto hummus Net +1
“We liked everything we tried especially the mango and avocado salad, kayak, pesto hummus and their signature dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“We liked everything we tried especially the mango and avocado salad, kayak, pesto hummus and their signature dessert.”August 2025
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Shawarma Net +1
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is 10/10, service was fast, atmosphere is amazing- it’s totally a family friendly place 😍 let me mention about food- we ordered : hummus with meat 10/10, fattush salad 9/10 was too sour but tasty, shawarma 10/10, kibbeh 10000/10 ( definitely try it!”July 2026
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Stuffed lamb Net +1
“We ordered stuffed lamb thinking it was literally going to be “stuffed lamb” however it was a different dish. That can be confusing but it was delicious nevertheless.”
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“We ordered stuffed lamb thinking it was literally going to be “stuffed lamb” however it was a different dish. That can be confusing but it was delicious nevertheless.”January 2026
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“The tabbouleh was fresh, and the grilled meat were cooked to perfection.”
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“The tabbouleh was fresh, and the grilled meat were cooked to perfection.”May 2025
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Turkey and cheese Net +1
“The turkey and cheese was especially delicious, definitely a favorite.”
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“The turkey and cheese was especially delicious, definitely a favorite.”March 2025
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Hummus Net 0
Mixed feedback
“the food was very delicious.. we ordered mixed grill with hummus and salad..the ser was very good especially Mr. Bashar.. Who was serving us .. Definitely will come back”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“the food was very delicious.. we ordered mixed grill with hummus and salad..the ser was very good especially Mr. Bashar.. Who was serving us .. Definitely will come back”July 2026
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Vine leaves Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We were 3 people we ordered some of the mezzeh and 3 main dishes including vine leaves and mouloukhia and the food felt like someone's mother cooked it. Proper homemade Arabic food. Sooooo delicious and good.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We were 3 people we ordered some of the mezzeh and 3 main dishes including vine leaves and mouloukhia and the food felt like someone's mother cooked it. Proper homemade Arabic food. Sooooo delicious and good.”July 2026
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Arabic coffee Net +1
“It's always a pleasure and loving the Arabic coffee and the Lebanese sweets with a twist! Thank you!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It's always a pleasure and loving the Arabic coffee and the Lebanese sweets with a twist! Thank you!”May 2025
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Hibiscus iced tea Net +1
“To drink, we shared a jar of hibiscus iced tea, which was refreshing and delicious🍹”
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Review excerpts
“To drink, we shared a jar of hibiscus iced tea, which was refreshing and delicious🍹”June 2026
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Special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice Net +1
“Also loved the lebanese burger , the escalope and surely must try there special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also loved the lebanese burger , the escalope and surely must try there special manarat fruit cocktail pieces juice.”August 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order kaak. Make kaak one of your first orders; multiple reviews single it out, including praise for the mini versions.
Try mornings. For a family breakfast, check the Saturday-Sunday morning session, which includes unlimited live-counter items plus tea and coffee.
Ask parking. Ask about parking validation before leaving; one visitor reported mall parking could be validated for up to four hours.
Choose your area. If shisha is not your preference, request the non-smoking section; the reviews confirm both areas are available.
Check the table. On arrival, check that the table is clean and ask promptly if it needs attention, as one review reported repeated cleaning requests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Joud Boulevard West
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Management issues
Two reviews describe rude or unhelpful manager interactions, including a request being ignored and the manager walking away.
Table cleanliness
One family arrived to a dusty table and said it took three requests before it was wiped.
Uneven timing
One review reported an unusually long gap between the appetiser and main course, while another found the hummus and vine leaves disappointing.
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The Bottom Line
Manaret Beirut is a Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Motor City that suits family breakfasts, shared mezze and laid-back evenings with shisha. The menu has plenty of specific draws: kaak, kibbeh, chicken tawook, mixed grills, hummus and Lebanese breakfast plates all receive praise in the reviews. Several diners describe the food as fresh, authentic and reminiscent of home cooking.
Families have useful extras here. The kids’ area includes a ball pit and slide, and children have reportedly been able to make their own pizza with the chef. The Saturday-Sunday family mornings are especially worth checking: one review mentions an unlimited live counter with tea and coffee, while another reports a price of 89dhs.
For a quieter adult outing, ask for the non-smoking section or settle into the smoking/shisha area; cards, board games, backgammon and tawla also feature in the reviews. Parking needs a quick check before you go. One visitor says mall parking can be validated for up to four hours, while another reports a 10 AED charge for an extra hour after two to three free hours.
Most service feedback is warm and attentive, but a few diners reported rude management, a dusty table and delayed mains, so standards may vary on a busy visit.