Shisha quality
Shisha is the main draw, with one visitor calling it excellent and another saying it stands out near International City.
Mazaj Al Khair café,كافيه مزاج الخير
International City
Mazaj Al Khair is a coffee shop and shisha café in International City, with reviews highlighting its shisha and relaxed setting. You can also order food, coffee, juices and desserts, or drop in to watch football and spend time with friends.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
218 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful team
Several reviews praise the team’s friendliness and support, including one that specifically describes them as helpful and friendly.
Food value
A reviewer found the food delicious and said its prices were lower than at other restaurants.
Relaxed setting
The café has been described as clean, quiet and comfortable, although other reviews report noise and crowding at times.
Football viewing
It is a known spot for watching football matches while having shisha.
Juice selection
One detailed review highlights freshly squeezed juices among the café’s cold drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm charges. Ask about any minimum spend before booking by phone; one customer says it was not disclosed in advance.
Check seating. Ask which tables are available before settling in, as reserved tables have caused delays in finding a good spot.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking because one review says the café has limited parking slots.
Expect noise. If you want a quiet catch-up, check the atmosphere first; reviews mention loud music and noisy card games.
Check tea. If ordering green tea, confirm how it is prepared: one customer found the mint-and-lemon version tasted like lemon juice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Bein Sport matches
One visitor notes that customers can watch Bein Sport matches at the café.
Green tea with mint and lemon
This tea is specifically mentioned in a complaint that it tasted like lemon juice.
Common Concerns
Service concerns
Multiple customers report rude, poor or unprofessional service, including complaints about how staff handled table changes.
Minimum charges
One customer says a minimum charge was not disclosed during a phone booking and led to the group being asked to leave.
Crowded interior
Reviews describe limited space, congestion and delays when many tables are reserved.
Noise levels
Music, card games and loud customers have made the café less relaxing for some visitors.
Value concerns
Some visitors consider the café expensive for its setting and say it costs more than they feel it is worth.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 aed
green tea with mint and lemon
“and price is 12 aed for green tea”Google review · December 2023
5 aed
500 ml water bottle
“5 aed for 500 ml water bottle”Google review · December 2023
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The Bottom Line
Mazaj Al Khair is a coffee shop and shisha café in International City, and shisha is clearly the main reason many customers come. Reviews mention excellent shisha, food, freshly squeezed juices and a relaxed ambience. It also works as a casual meet-up spot: visitors have watched football matches, played cards and met friends here.
The strongest positives are the shisha and the team. Several customers describe the staff as friendly, helpful or supportive, while one detailed review praises the comfortable setting, coffee, juices and desserts. Food has also been called delicious and cheaper than at other restaurants.
That said, service feedback is sharply mixed, with repeated complaints about rude or unprofessional behaviour. Plan your visit with a little caution. The café can feel congested, tables may be reserved at different times, and reviews mention loud music, noisy card games and limited parking.
Before booking, ask clearly about minimum charges; one customer says this was not disclosed over the phone. Prices also divide opinion: a review lists green tea with mint and lemon at 12 aed and a 500 ml water bottle at 5 aed, while other visitors felt the overall value was poor. It is more suited to shisha and socialising than a reliably quiet café stop.