Cake quality
Cakes are a strong reason to visit, with reviewers praising their flavour, freshness and balanced sweetness.
Namelaka restaurant
Dubai Hills Estate
Namelaka is a Ukrainian restaurant and café in Dubai Hills Estate, built around family recipes, cream-and-berry desserts and a striking pink setting. Reviews point to it for beautifully presented cakes—especially Kyiv-style favourites—as well as breakfast, coffee and comforting Ukrainian dishes.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
6,635 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Ukrainian dishes
The borscht, holubtsi and other Ukrainian dishes are described as authentic, comforting and homemade.
Pink interiors
Hand-painted florals, pink décor, peony details and even pink uniforms create a distinctive, photo-friendly setting.
Balanced desserts
Several desserts are praised for being rich without becoming overly sweet, including the Snickers cake and pecan cheesecake.
Breakfast choice
Reviews mention all-day breakfast, including eggs Benedict, a hearty Maxim's Breakfast and a well-cooked chicken schnitzel.
Warm service
Customers repeatedly describe the team as attentive and welcoming, with service that feels caring rather than intrusive.
Tea selection
The tea menu includes distinctive drinks, with pear and jasmine tea singled out as refreshing and unusual.
What to Eat at Namelaka restaurant 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 Namelaka restaurant, 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 Namelaka restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Holubtsi (cabbage roll) Net +2
“We were very lucky to visit Namelaka when they just launched "cabbage rolls". Very tasty dish and feels exactly like at home❤️ Every other dish was amazing as well, and the dessert is the final touch.”
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“We were very lucky to visit Namelaka when they just launched "cabbage rolls". Very tasty dish and feels exactly like at home❤️ Every other dish was amazing as well, and the dessert is the final touch.”May 2026
“The borscht and holubtsi (cabbage roll) were absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful and incredibly tasty, just like at home and the Napoleon cake was simply amazing.”May 2026
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Bird cake Net +1
“Plus the Bird cake which looked and tasted fantastic!”
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“Plus the Bird cake which looked and tasted fantastic!”May 2026
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Borscht Net +1
“The borscht and holubtsi (cabbage roll) were absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful and incredibly tasty, just like at home and the Napoleon cake was simply amazing.”
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“The borscht and holubtsi (cabbage roll) were absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful and incredibly tasty, just like at home and the Napoleon cake was simply amazing.”May 2026
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Carrot cake Net +1
“Carrot Cake: Perfectly moist and full of flavor.”
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“Carrot Cake: Perfectly moist and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Chicken schnitzel Net +1
“The Chicken Schnitzel was crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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“The Chicken Schnitzel was crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”May 2026
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Chocolate napoleon Net +1
“The Chocolate Napoleon was especially delicious and definitely the highlight of the visit.”
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“The Chocolate Napoleon was especially delicious and definitely the highlight of the visit.”June 2026
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Cinnamon bun Net +1
“Cinnamon Bun: So fresh and pillowy soft.”
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“Cinnamon Bun: So fresh and pillowy soft.”January 2026
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Crepes Net +1
“The food was also amazing—the crepes and cakes were absolutely the best! Overall, it was a great experience, made even better by Elmer’s excellent service. Highly recommended! 🌟”
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“The food was also amazing—the crepes and cakes were absolutely the best! Overall, it was a great experience, made even better by Elmer’s excellent service. Highly recommended! 🌟”February 2026
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Cutlets Net +1
“Very tasty! My kid wanted cutlets so I’ve been searching for places with Russian / Ukrainian cuisine and found this amazing place. We tried them, English breakfast, syrniki and it was amazing 💕 Coffee, tea, desserts were also good.”
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“Very tasty! My kid wanted cutlets so I’ve been searching for places with Russian / Ukrainian cuisine and found this amazing place. We tried them, English breakfast, syrniki and it was amazing 💕 Coffee, tea, desserts were also good.”March 2026
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Double caramel pecan cheesecake Net +1
“To go with it, we ordered the Double Caramel Pecan Cheesecake, which was absolutely amazing. Rich, creamy, and full of flavour without being overly sweet.”
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“To go with it, we ordered the Double Caramel Pecan Cheesecake, which was absolutely amazing. Rich, creamy, and full of flavour without being overly sweet.”June 2026
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Dumplings Net +1
“Super delicious food. Was so surprised by the dumplings!!! Our servers Karel, Elmer, and Carlos were so attentive and made sure our food arrived well to our specifications.”
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“Super delicious food. Was so surprised by the dumplings!!! Our servers Karel, Elmer, and Carlos were so attentive and made sure our food arrived well to our specifications.”February 2026
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“The food was excellent — the eggs benedict was perfectly cooked, the toast dish was rich and flavorful with generous cheese, and the coffee was beautifully presented with great latte art.”
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“The food was excellent — the eggs benedict was perfectly cooked, the toast dish was rich and flavorful with generous cheese, and the coffee was beautifully presented with great latte art.”March 2026
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English breakfast Net +1
“Very tasty! My kid wanted cutlets so I’ve been searching for places with Russian / Ukrainian cuisine and found this amazing place. We tried them, English breakfast, syrniki and it was amazing 💕 Coffee, tea, desserts were also good.”
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“Very tasty! My kid wanted cutlets so I’ve been searching for places with Russian / Ukrainian cuisine and found this amazing place. We tried them, English breakfast, syrniki and it was amazing 💕 Coffee, tea, desserts were also good.”March 2026
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Hydrangea hot chocolate Net +1
“The Hydrangea Hot Chocolate is perfect if you have a sweet tooth.”
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“The Hydrangea Hot Chocolate is perfect if you have a sweet tooth.”May 2026
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Jelly cake Net +1
“🌈 Jelly Cake — Another winner! So delicious and nostalgic, bringing back childhood memories with every bite. 10/10 | AED 32”
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“🌈 Jelly Cake — Another winner! So delicious and nostalgic, bringing back childhood memories with every bite. 10/10 | AED 32”June 2026
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Kiev autumn cakes Net +1
“I love this place, Very Berry and Kiev autumn cakes my favorite. Also waffle 🧇 cake amaaaaazing .. beautiful decor and Barbie pink atmosphere 🌸 Thank you so much Ana for good service, politeness and consideration 🌸”
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“I love this place, Very Berry and Kiev autumn cakes my favorite. Also waffle 🧇 cake amaaaaazing .. beautiful decor and Barbie pink atmosphere 🌸 Thank you so much Ana for good service, politeness and consideration 🌸”June 2026
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Maxim's breakfast Net +1
“Maxim's Breakfast was hearty with a generous serving of turkey & coleslaw-like filling.”
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“Maxim's Breakfast was hearty with a generous serving of turkey & coleslaw-like filling.”May 2026
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Namelaka hash brown Net +1
“We tried the Namelaka Hash Brown, which was really good, and the desserts were outstanding.”
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“We tried the Namelaka Hash Brown, which was really good, and the desserts were outstanding.”June 2026
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Napoleon cake Net +1
“The borscht and holubtsi (cabbage roll) were absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful and incredibly tasty, just like at home and the Napoleon cake was simply amazing.”
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“The borscht and holubtsi (cabbage roll) were absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful and incredibly tasty, just like at home and the Napoleon cake was simply amazing.”May 2026
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Pistachio napoleon cakes Net +1
“We were so impressed by the quality that we actually ordered two Pistachio Napoleon cakes to go! While it's a premium spot, the prices are definitely worth it for the quality and freshness you get.”
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“We were so impressed by the quality that we actually ordered two Pistachio Napoleon cakes to go! While it's a premium spot, the prices are definitely worth it for the quality and freshness you get.”January 2026
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Profiteroles Net +1
“I visited the Dubai Hills branch, and Oprah was incredibly kind and attentive. She even treated us to some delicious cakes 🍰. We also tried the raspberry lychee lemonade and the profiteroles, and everything was absolutely delicious 😋.”
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“I visited the Dubai Hills branch, and Oprah was incredibly kind and attentive. She even treated us to some delicious cakes 🍰. We also tried the raspberry lychee lemonade and the profiteroles, and everything was absolutely delicious 😋.”June 2026
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Snickers cake Net +1
“The cappuccino was smooth and well-balanced, and the Snickers cake was rich, flavorful, and not overly sweet.”
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“The cappuccino was smooth and well-balanced, and the Snickers cake was rich, flavorful, and not overly sweet.”July 2026
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Strawberry & white chocolate puff Net +1
“Our favorite, though, was the Strawberry & White Chocolate Puff. It was light, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“Our favorite, though, was the Strawberry & White Chocolate Puff. It was light, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal.”May 2026
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Syrniki Net +1
“Very tasty! My kid wanted cutlets so I’ve been searching for places with Russian / Ukrainian cuisine and found this amazing place. We tried them, English breakfast, syrniki and it was amazing 💕 Coffee, tea, desserts were also good.”
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“Very tasty! My kid wanted cutlets so I’ve been searching for places with Russian / Ukrainian cuisine and found this amazing place. We tried them, English breakfast, syrniki and it was amazing 💕 Coffee, tea, desserts were also good.”March 2026
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Very berry Net +1
“I love this place, Very Berry and Kiev autumn cakes my favorite. Also waffle 🧇 cake amaaaaazing .. beautiful decor and Barbie pink atmosphere 🌸 Thank you so much Ana for good service, politeness and consideration 🌸”
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“I love this place, Very Berry and Kiev autumn cakes my favorite. Also waffle 🧇 cake amaaaaazing .. beautiful decor and Barbie pink atmosphere 🌸 Thank you so much Ana for good service, politeness and consideration 🌸”June 2026
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Blackcurrant tea Net +1
“I enjoyed the blackcurrant tea, which was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented.”
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“I enjoyed the blackcurrant tea, which was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented.”July 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The cappuccino was smooth and well-balanced, and the Snickers cake was rich, flavorful, and not overly sweet.”
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“The cappuccino was smooth and well-balanced, and the Snickers cake was rich, flavorful, and not overly sweet.”July 2026
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Cappuccino in a flower Net +1
“☕ Cappuccino in a Flower — Super cute presentation and definitely made for Instagram. Taste-wise, nothing extraordinary, but still enjoyable. 7/10 | AED 42”
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“☕ Cappuccino in a Flower — Super cute presentation and definitely made for Instagram. Taste-wise, nothing extraordinary, but still enjoyable. 7/10 | AED 42”June 2026
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Mango matcha iced drink Net +1
“We especially enjoyed the Mango Matcha Iced Drink, which was served with a beautiful edible flower and tasted absolutely delicious. It was one of the most refreshing and unique drinks we had during our stay in Dubai.”
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“We especially enjoyed the Mango Matcha Iced Drink, which was served with a beautiful edible flower and tasted absolutely delicious. It was one of the most refreshing and unique drinks we had during our stay in Dubai.”June 2026
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Marshmallow coffee Net +1
“Special mention to the marshmallow coffee — amazing and definitely a must-try.”
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“Special mention to the marshmallow coffee — amazing and definitely a must-try.”February 2026
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Pear with jasmine tea Net +1
“🍐 Pear with Jasmine Tea — Absolutely amazing! Refreshing, unique, and easily our favorite item. We’d come back just for this. 10/10 | AED 36”
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“🍐 Pear with Jasmine Tea — Absolutely amazing! Refreshing, unique, and easily our favorite item. We’d come back just for this. 10/10 | AED 36”June 2026
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Raspberry lychee lemonade Net +1
“I visited the Dubai Hills branch, and Oprah was incredibly kind and attentive. She even treated us to some delicious cakes 🍰. We also tried the raspberry lychee lemonade and the profiteroles, and everything was absolutely delicious 😋.”
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“I visited the Dubai Hills branch, and Oprah was incredibly kind and attentive. She even treated us to some delicious cakes 🍰. We also tried the raspberry lychee lemonade and the profiteroles, and everything was absolutely delicious 😋.”June 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Dulce de leche wafer cake Net −1
“🍰 Dulce de Leche Wafer Cake — Unfortunately not our favorite. The wafer was a little hard and the condensed milk flavor was a bit overpowering. 4/10 | AED 37”
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“🍰 Dulce de Leche Wafer Cake — Unfortunately not our favorite. The wafer was a little hard and the condensed milk flavor was a bit overpowering. 4/10 | AED 37”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. For a quieter morning plan, consider arriving early; one reviewer said the café opens at 8am and can be very busy.
Order delivery. If you do not want to visit in person, check Talabat, which a reviewer says delivers from the café.
Plan birthdays. Birthday celebrations can include a song and cake or treats, so mention the occasion when booking or ordering.
Choose carefully. If you prefer less-sweet desserts, consider the Snickers cake or pecan cheesecake rather than the Dulce de Leche Wafer Cake.
Bring children. The café has hosted groups with children, though one visitor noticed kids running around during their visit.
Ask about tea. If a previously available tea sounds appealing, ask whether it has returned; one reviewer specifically hoped a favourite would come back.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Dessert misses
The Dulce de Leche Wafer Cake disappointed one reviewer because the wafer was hard and the condensed-milk flavour dominated.
Busy atmosphere
One review mentioned children running around, so the otherwise relaxing café can become lively during family visits.
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The Bottom Line
Namelaka is a Ukrainian restaurant and café in Dubai Hills Estate with a memorable pink, floral interior. It suits a dessert stop, relaxed breakfast or catch-up over coffee and tea, with reviews highlighting Kyiv-style cakes, Chocolate Napoleon, Ukrainian borscht and holubtsi. The cakes are the clearest draw.
Snickers cake, Double Caramel Pecan Cheesecake and Strawberry & White Chocolate Puff were praised for rich flavour without excessive sweetness, while Pear with Jasmine Tea and Jelly Cake were standout choices for reviewers. Breakfast is also more substantial than a cake-and-coffee visit: the menu has eggs Benedict, Maxim's Breakfast and chicken schnitzel. Expect a carefully styled setting with hand-painted florals, pink uniforms, swing seating and coffee presented with latte art or flowers.
It works for photos, slow mornings and group catch-ups, including family outings, although one review mentions children running around. Service is consistently described as attentive and welcoming. There are a few menu misses: the Dulce de Leche Wafer Cake was criticised for a hard wafer and overpowering condensed-milk flavour.
A reviewer also described the café as one of Dubai Hills Mall’s busiest spots, while noting 8am opening and Talabat delivery as useful alternatives.