Marina view
Outdoor seating looks onto Marina Walk, giving late-night dates and catch-ups a calm waterfront backdrop.
O Lounge
Dubai Marina
O Lounge is an Arab restaurant and shisha lounge in Dubai Marina, pairing Middle Eastern fusion cooking with non-alcoholic drinks and a relaxed waterfront setting. Reviews point to smooth, flavorful shisha, Marina Walk views and dishes such as chicken Alfredo and kunafa with custard and pistachio.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
222 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth shisha
Customers describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful and long-lasting, with several reviews highlighting the preparation.
Desserts
The kunafa with custard and pistachio gets a particularly detailed mention, while the signature dessert and pistachio tiramisu also stand out.
Breakfast
The Arabic breakfast platter, parathas, karak chai and fresh orange juice were all praised in one breakfast visit.
Family-friendly
Children have games to play, which one reviewer said helped keep their kids entertained during the meal.
Sports setting
The venue works as a Dubai Marina fan-zone spot for watching football.
Relaxed mood
Quiet late-night seating, lounge music and the Marina backdrop make it suited to unwinding or meeting friends.
What to Eat at O Lounge 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 O Lounge, 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 O Lounge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken alfredo Net +2
“The grilled chicken was flavourful and well-cooked, while the chicken Alfredo was creamy and satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled chicken was flavourful and well-cooked, while the chicken Alfredo was creamy and satisfying.”November 2025
“The chicken alfredo is very good and the chicken sambosa for appetizer its so good I like it so muchhh and the dessert was amazing the kunafa with custard inside and pistacio it, too bad didnt able to take it to go.”May 2026
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Kunafa Net +2
“Feras was a delightful server, he was very attentive, kind and friendly. The prices were great and the kunafa was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Feras was a delightful server, he was very attentive, kind and friendly. The prices were great and the kunafa was tasty.”July 2026
“Ahmad very profesional actually brought the best hookah and kunefa I ever had, last minute he gave us a table! Very profesional and attentive”February 2026
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Arabic breakfast platter Net +1
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”
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“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”February 2026
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Chicken sambosa Net +1
“The chicken alfredo is very good and the chicken sambosa for appetizer its so good I like it so muchhh and the dessert was amazing the kunafa with custard inside and pistacio it, too bad didnt able to take it to go.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken alfredo is very good and the chicken sambosa for appetizer its so good I like it so muchhh and the dessert was amazing the kunafa with custard inside and pistacio it, too bad didnt able to take it to go.”May 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The grilled chicken was flavourful and well-cooked, while the chicken Alfredo was creamy and satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled chicken was flavourful and well-cooked, while the chicken Alfredo was creamy and satisfying.”November 2025
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Kunafa with custard inside and pistacio Net +1
“The chicken alfredo is very good and the chicken sambosa for appetizer its so good I like it so muchhh and the dessert was amazing the kunafa with custard inside and pistacio it, too bad didnt able to take it to go.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken alfredo is very good and the chicken sambosa for appetizer its so good I like it so muchhh and the dessert was amazing the kunafa with custard inside and pistacio it, too bad didnt able to take it to go.”May 2026
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Loaded meat fries Net +1
“Absolutely loved the Dimensions 7 drinks refreshing and full of flavor. The loaded meat fries with a hint of Tabasco were incredible, all enjoyed with stunning view of Marina Walk Lake and the passing cruise”
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Review excerpts
“Absolutely loved the Dimensions 7 drinks refreshing and full of flavor. The loaded meat fries with a hint of Tabasco were incredible, all enjoyed with stunning view of Marina Walk Lake and the passing cruise”November 2025
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Parathas Net +1
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”
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Review excerpts
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”February 2026
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Pistachio tiramisu Net +1
“We watched the final of the arab cup, the food was good, the staff was very hospitable, especially Khalid and Ahmad, taking care of us all the time. The pistachio tiramisu is highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“We watched the final of the arab cup, the food was good, the staff was very hospitable, especially Khalid and Ahmad, taking care of us all the time. The pistachio tiramisu is highly recommended.”December 2025
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Ravioli Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered chicken and ravioli , and it was cooked to perfection—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The portion sizes were just right, and the ingredients tasted high-quality.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered chicken and ravioli , and it was cooked to perfection—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The portion sizes were just right, and the ingredients tasted high-quality.”February 2025
Drinks 3
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Dimensions 7 drinks Net +1
“Absolutely loved the Dimensions 7 drinks refreshing and full of flavor. The loaded meat fries with a hint of Tabasco were incredible, all enjoyed with stunning view of Marina Walk Lake and the passing cruise”
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Review excerpts
“Absolutely loved the Dimensions 7 drinks refreshing and full of flavor. The loaded meat fries with a hint of Tabasco were incredible, all enjoyed with stunning view of Marina Walk Lake and the passing cruise”November 2025
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”February 2026
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Karak chai Net +1
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”
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Review excerpts
“The Karak chai, fresh orange juice, Parathas, Arabic breakfast platter, and hookah were all great!”February 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Creme brulee Net −1
“I have ordered creme brulee from Talabat last night and they delivered me this disgusting thing on the photo. What kind of dessert is this? Does it look like a crème brulee to you???!!! There is nothing more disgusting than this.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered creme brulee from Talabat last night and they delivered me this disgusting thing on the photo. What kind of dessert is this? Does it look like a crème brulee to you???!!! There is nothing more disgusting than this.”April 2026
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Steak Net −1
“The food is nice: but came in room temperature. - i like the steak but didnt go together with the mushroom sauce and the doneness instead of medium rare its in medium already.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food is nice: but came in room temperature. - i like the steak but didnt go together with the mushroom sauce and the doneness instead of medium rare its in medium already.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outside. Ask for an outdoor table if you want the Marina view and a quieter late-night setting for dates or catch-ups.
Check doneness. If ordering steak, confirm the requested doneness when placing the order, as one medium-rare order arrived medium.
After walking. Pair a visit with a Marina walk; one reviewer specifically recommended coming in afterwards.
Bring children. Families may find the children's games useful for keeping kids occupied during the meal.
Check delivery. For Talabat dessert orders, inspect the item on arrival; one customer reported a serious crème brûlée problem.
Plan the visit
Practical details
st - Al Nashi
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Temperature issue
One dine-in review said the food arrived at room temperature.
Steak doneness
A reviewer ordered medium-rare steak but received it closer to medium, and disliked the pairing with mushroom sauce.
Dessert delivery
One Talabat customer complained that a delivered crème brûlée did not resemble the expected dessert.
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The Bottom Line
O Lounge is an Arab restaurant and shisha lounge in Dubai Marina, with the Marina Walk and surrounding skyscrapers shaping much of the experience. You can settle in for shisha, order dishes such as chicken Alfredo, try the kunafa with custard and pistachio, or come for an Arabic breakfast platter with karak chai and parathas. The shisha is repeatedly described as smooth and flavorful, while the setting suits a relaxed evening rather than a rushed meal.
The outdoor tables are the main draw for atmosphere: one review describes the area as quiet and well suited to late-night dates, family meet-ups and catching up with friends. Lounge music, good views and a sports-friendly setup also make it a plausible stop after a walk along the Marina or for watching football. Families get a useful extra in the form of games that kept children entertained.
Food feedback is mostly strong, including praise for chicken sambosa, pizzas, grilled chicken and desserts such as pistachio tiramisu. There are a few cautions. One dine-in guest received food at room temperature and found a medium-rare steak overcooked, while a Talabat customer was unhappy with a delivered crème brûlée.
If ordering steak or delivery dessert, check those details promptly.
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