Marina views
A pleasant Marina Walk setting with outdoor seating and views over the water, including passing cruises.
Marbaiya Restaurant & Cafe, Dubai Marina Walk
Dubai Marina
Marbaiya Restaurant & Cafe is an international restaurant on Dubai Marina Walk, suited to late-night catch-ups over shisha and tea. Reviews also point to Marina views, Arabic music, filling kebabs and mixed grills, making the outdoor setting a big part of the experience.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
835 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Late hours
A practical late-night option for friends meeting over shisha and tea.
Live atmosphere
Some reviews mention good music, a DJ and an energetic evening atmosphere.
Generous portions
One diner specifically praised the food quality and big servings, including fresh fruit.
Outdoor comfort
Blankets are available for guests sitting outside, useful on cooler evenings.
Food presentation
A reviewer highlighted a smoky food presentation that is designed to catch the eye.
What to Eat at Marbaiya Restaurant & Cafe, Dubai Marina Walk 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 Marbaiya Restaurant & Cafe, Dubai Marina Walk, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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.
These items at Marbaiya Restaurant & Cafe, Dubai Marina Walk got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Mix grill Net +2
“Best mixed grill ever! Shisha is best in town. Service is top. Well recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“Best mixed grill ever! Shisha is best in town. Service is top. Well recommended.”September 2021
“Salad was very refreshing, chicken lover was awesome and the mix grill was juicy and tender.”October 2020
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Burger Net +1
“Burger 🍔 perfect 👌🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Burger 🍔 perfect 👌🏻”April 2019
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Chicken lover Net +1
“Salad was very refreshing, chicken lover was awesome and the mix grill was juicy and tender.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Salad was very refreshing, chicken lover was awesome and the mix grill was juicy and tender.”October 2020
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Crepes Net +1
“Loved the ambience , tea and milkshakes and crepes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the ambience , tea and milkshakes and crepes.”October 2021
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Fruit platter Net +1
“I liked the place.... hookah is good and fruit platter is good portion... they also provide blankets if you want to sit outside”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I liked the place.... hookah is good and fruit platter is good portion... they also provide blankets if you want to sit outside”January 2019
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Milkshakes Net +1
“Loved the ambience , tea and milkshakes and crepes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the ambience , tea and milkshakes and crepes.”October 2021
Drinks 1
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Tea Net +1
“Loved the ambience , tea and milkshakes and crepes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the ambience , tea and milkshakes and crepes.”October 2021
What to Avoid (1)
Drinks 1
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Moroccan tea Net −1
“Worst shisha and Moroccan tea … the place was not be that bad before .. they need to improve the quality and change shisha man”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst shisha and Moroccan tea … the place was not be that bad before .. they need to improve the quality and change shisha man”September 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check shisha. Ask about the current shisha quality and coal-change service before ordering; reports are mixed and one bowl lasted 40 minutes.
Confirm pricing. Check the catalogue price before ordering shisha or other items, as one diner reported being charged 110 instead of 89.
Budget valet. If you drive, allow for valet rather than free parking; one review reports a 30 dhs valet charge.
Ask booking terms. Confirm any minimum spend when booking: one caller was told the requirement was 200AED per person.
Choose your timing. For a quieter or more reliable visit, avoid very late weekend hours; one reviewer specifically cautioned against after 3 am.
Check seating. Ask about table availability and seating rules before arriving, as one review mentions a maximum of four per table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai marina walk
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Shisha inconsistency
Shisha feedback ranges from excellent to poor, with one report saying it died out within 40 minutes.
High pricing
Some diners felt the prices were too high for food and shisha that they considered ordinary.
Blocked views
Staff were reportedly standing in front of diners and obstructing the Marina view.
Parking fee
There is no free parking according to one review, which reported a 30 dhs valet charge.
Service delays
One diner experienced a long wait despite the restaurant not being crowded.
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The Bottom Line
Marbaiya Restaurant & Cafe is an international restaurant on Dubai Marina Walk where the setting is a major part of the appeal. You can come for shisha and tea, order Arabic-style food such as kebabs or mixed grill, and sit outdoors beside the canal with Marina views. Evening music and a DJ are also mentioned, while some guests use it simply as a late-night meeting point.
Food feedback is uneven but includes several useful standouts: one diner called the mixed grill juicy and tender, another praised the fresh fruit and generous portions, and reviews mention crepes, milkshakes, desserts and Moroccan tea. Service has likewise varied. Many guests describe smiling, friendly staff, but others report slow service, distracted attention or an uncomfortable interaction.
The biggest caution is shisha consistency. Some diners call it excellent, while others say it was low quality or died within 40 minutes. Prices can feel high for the location, and parking is not free in at least one account; valet was reported at 30 dhs.
Before booking, confirm any minimum spend and check the current catalogue price. Outdoor seating may include blankets, but ask for a table that keeps the view clear.