Buffet Variety
Several diners praised the broad buffet selection, with fresh, flavourful dishes across the spread.
olive tree restaurant
Deira
Olive Tree Restaurant in Deira is a hotel-based dining room centred on international buffets and à la carte meals. Reviews highlight Filipino dishes, a well-liked halo-halo station and KTV dining, making it a flexible choice for family meals, group gatherings and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
167 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filipino Food
The Filipino selection includes standout dishes such as Beef Bulalo, with special desserts prepared on request.
Halo-Halo
The halo-halo counter is a genuine draw, with reviewers calling it a refreshing highlight of the buffet.
KTV Dining
Boodle fights can be paired with a fun KTV meal for friends and family.
Celebrations
Birthday diners reported attentive assistance and a birthday dessert that made the occasion feel special.
Relaxed Setting
One review describes the restaurant as clean, cozy and relaxing, with enough space for a sizeable gathering.
What to Eat at olive tree 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 olive tree 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 olive tree restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Halo-halo Net +2
“But the real reason I'm writing this review, the secret weapon in their arsenal, is the dessert. My girlfriend is Filipina, so she's the ultimate judge of Halo-Halo. Let me tell you, The Olive Tree passed with flying colours. A massive shout-out is in order, as Angel and Tess are ridiculously good at making Halo-Halo. It was the perfect, refreshing end to the meal and genuinely one of the best we’ve ever had in Dubai. It alone is worth the price of admission.”
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Review excerpts
“But the real reason I'm writing this review, the secret weapon in their arsenal, is the dessert. My girlfriend is Filipina, so she's the ultimate judge of Halo-Halo. Let me tell you, The Olive Tree passed with flying colours. A massive shout-out is in order, as Angel and Tess are ridiculously good at making Halo-Halo. It was the perfect, refreshing end to the meal and genuinely one of the best we’ve ever had in Dubai. It alone is worth the price of admission.”October 2025
“The halo-halo she made was delicious and well-prepared — one of the highlights of my visit!”September 2025
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International buffets Net +2
“The ambience of the restaurant was very pleasant and spacious enough to accommodate around 100 guests. All the dishes were displayed very attractively and beautifully and it was really a feast for our eyes. It was one of the best International Buffets I've ever had.”
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“The ambience of the restaurant was very pleasant and spacious enough to accommodate around 100 guests. All the dishes were displayed very attractively and beautifully and it was really a feast for our eyes. It was one of the best International Buffets I've ever had.”September 2024
“DO NOT MISS International Buffet !!! The olive tree International Buffet is super nice. They have so many varieties of food and the food is so tasty and they have really delicious dessert as well.”August 2024
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Beef bulalo Net +1
“The Beef Bulalo is so delicious; when I asked if they have a Filipino Chef dedicated to cook the food, the beautiful receptionist named Angel said that it was Chef Tess (who was standing at the Halo Halo station) cooked the Filipino Food.”
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“The Beef Bulalo is so delicious; when I asked if they have a Filipino Chef dedicated to cook the food, the beautiful receptionist named Angel said that it was Chef Tess (who was standing at the Halo Halo station) cooked the Filipino Food.”September 2025
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Beryani Net +1
“beryani and chiken wings and kabab was good.”
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“beryani and chiken wings and kabab was good.”August 2024
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Boodle fight Net +1
“Excellent boodle fight! Delicious food, generous servings, and a fun KTV dining experience with friends and family. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Will definitely come back.”
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“Excellent boodle fight! Delicious food, generous servings, and a fun KTV dining experience with friends and family. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Will definitely come back.”May 2026
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Chiken wings Net +1
“beryani and chiken wings and kabab was good.”
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“beryani and chiken wings and kabab was good.”August 2024
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Kabab Net +1
“beryani and chiken wings and kabab was good.”
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“beryani and chiken wings and kabab was good.”August 2024
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Pick jelly cup Net +1
“Felt some unique good taste dishes- Lemon juice , some salads , fish , rice sweet and pick jelly cup”
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“Felt some unique good taste dishes- Lemon juice , some salads , fish , rice sweet and pick jelly cup”December 2024
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Rice sweet Net +1
“Felt some unique good taste dishes- Lemon juice , some salads , fish , rice sweet and pick jelly cup”
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“Felt some unique good taste dishes- Lemon juice , some salads , fish , rice sweet and pick jelly cup”December 2024
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Lemon juice Net +1
“Felt some unique good taste dishes- Lemon juice , some salads , fish , rice sweet and pick jelly cup”
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“Felt some unique good taste dishes- Lemon juice , some salads , fish , rice sweet and pick jelly cup”December 2024
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Chicken with veggies dish Net −1
“-chicken with veggies dish , the chicken is so hard like a stone 😹”
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“-chicken with veggies dish , the chicken is so hard like a stone 😹”December 2024
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Fruits mix Net −1
“-fruits mix too bad”
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“-fruits mix too bad”December 2024
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Iftar family buffet Net −1
“We had a worst iftar family buffet in Dubai, no deserts, food was not refilled, it's a total loss of money, not remmended at all.”
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“We had a worst iftar family buffet in Dubai, no deserts, food was not refilled, it's a total loss of money, not remmended at all.”February 2026
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Ifthaar buffet Net −1
“Most horrible Ifthaar buffet I ever had in my life.”
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“Most horrible Ifthaar buffet I ever had in my life.”March 2026
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Pani puri Net −1
“They have pani puri but it seems like they dnt make it in a good way .”
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“They have pani puri but it seems like they dnt make it in a good way .”August 2024
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Umm ali Net −1
“The umm Ali was literally bread soaked in milk .”
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“The umm Ali was literally bread soaked in milk .”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Iftar. For iftar, confirm the exact serving and eating times before arriving; one group received different timings on arrival.
Check Inclusions. If Filipino dishes or a grill matter to you, ask what is actually included that day rather than relying on online photos.
Verify Parking. Check parking terms before visiting: reviews disagree, with one reporting free basement parking and another saying hotel parking costs extra.
Ask About Cake. For a birthday, confirm cake or dessert arrangements when booking; one celebration found no small cake available.
Expect Delays. At busy buffet periods, allow extra time for refills, since one review reported long waits while many customers were present.
Plan the visit
Practical details
45C St
Al Muraqqabat - al rigga, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Iftar Mismatch
Several Ramadan diners said the food served did not match the advertised iftar menu.
Refill Delays
Buffet refills were reported as slow, with some dishes not replenished before guests left.
Limited Desserts
Some buffet visits had very few desserts, including one report of only fruit being worth eating.
Inconsistent Quality
Food quality varies by visit; one iftar review found dry kebabs and poor-tasting drinks.
Floor Noise
A diner reported noticeable knocking from clubs downstairs during dinner.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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buffet
“I went for 29 aed buffet , to be honest it’s ok ok”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Olive Tree Restaurant in Deira is a hotel dining room serving international buffet meals and à la carte food. The reviews make it most appealing for group dining: guests mention breakfast and business-lunch buffets, Filipino dishes, birthday meals and KTV dining. The boodle fight is described as generous and fresh, while the halo-halo counter has earned especially strong praise.
The atmosphere is generally described as clean, cozy, spacious and relaxed, with seating for sizeable gatherings. That helps explain why families, company groups and birthday parties keep appearing in the reviews. Service is another consistent bright spot, with diners describing staff as attentive and approachable even when the restaurant was full.
There is a significant caveat with buffet consistency. Some guests enjoyed a broad, well-prepared spread, but others found iftar food different from the advertised menu, desserts very limited and refills slow or incomplete. Food quality also appears to vary by visit.
If you are booking during Ramadan, confirm the serving timetable and exact menu first; if Filipino food or the grill is important, ask what is available that day. Parking information is mixed: one reviewer reported free basement parking, while another said hotel parking required payment. The restaurant is inside the hotel on the first floor, and one review found it easy to reach by the elevator.