Fully vegan
The menu is completely plant-based, with creative takes on international and Arabic comfort food.
The Greens
Planet Terra is a fully vegan café in The Greens, with creative plant-based versions of familiar dishes and a calm waterfront setting. Reviews particularly highlight the vegan lasagna and tempeh dishes, while the lake-facing terrace makes it appealing for relaxed meals, coffee or a quiet work session.
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The menu is completely plant-based, with creative takes on international and Arabic comfort food.
Outdoor tables overlook the water, with a peaceful terrace and plenty of indoor seating too.
A team handled a party’s nut allergies carefully by double-checking ingredients and kitchen safety.
Pets are welcome outside, where reviewers say shaded space and water are available.
The café has multiple seating spots with charging outlets, making it practical for working.
The Buddha bowl portion was generous enough to leave one reviewer feeling full.
Several reviews mention fast service, including dishes arriving quickly during a first visit.
These items at Planet Terra got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“We’ve been twice so far, this time we had the forest mushroom soup which was out of this world 😊 the buckwheat burger and the heart salad, with lovely dressing, berries and veggie chips.”
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“We’ve been twice so far, this time we had the forest mushroom soup which was out of this world 😊 the buckwheat burger and the heart salad, with lovely dressing, berries and veggie chips.”January 2025
“We ordered tofu makhani and heart salad both of which were delicious.”December 2025
“The avocado toast was just okay, but it had a decent amount of flavor.”
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“The avocado toast was just okay, but it had a decent amount of flavor.”July 2024
“I personally loved the avocado toast and matcha latte, both of which were fresh, well-presented, and packed with taste.”March 2025
“The cauliflower steak was my favourite.”
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“The cauliflower steak was my favourite.”October 2022
“Of the dishes we tried, the lasagne was delicious although a tad sweet probably due to the pumpkin and the restraint in using salt probably to keep it healthier; the cauliflower steak was a great appetiser dish; and the burger was decent for tempeh though could have done with a bit more flavour or sauce to jazz it up.”September 2022
“Amazing healthy and delicious food! We ordered chickpea omelette and big breakfast.”
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“Amazing healthy and delicious food! We ordered chickpea omelette and big breakfast.”June 2023
“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too. Although the latter felt a bit oily to my taste.”February 2022
“We started off with beautifully seasoned sweet potato fries.”
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“We started off with beautifully seasoned sweet potato fries.”June 2023
“Garlic tofu wrap: The wrap had a lot of veggies and the first bite was a bit dry, but as you dig in deeper the flavours get better. I loved the sweet potato fries with it.”August 2024
“I had the shakkshuka, tofish and chips and the mushrooms on toast. 10/10.”
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“I had the shakkshuka, tofish and chips and the mushrooms on toast. 10/10.”March 2026
“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”October 2023
“Not pictured in the photos are the ravioli and acai bowl which are my favourites.”
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“Not pictured in the photos are the ravioli and acai bowl which are my favourites.”August 2024
“For dessert we got banana bread to go. It was good but the ends were a bit dry.”
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“For dessert we got banana bread to go. It was good but the ends were a bit dry.”December 2025
“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too.”
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“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too.”February 2022
“Amazing healthy and delicious food! We ordered chickpea omelette and big breakfast.”
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“Amazing healthy and delicious food! We ordered chickpea omelette and big breakfast.”June 2023
“We began with the soup of the day—a rich black bean soup served with sourdough. It was hearty, flavorful, and comforting, with the sourdough adding a rustic balance. A strong and satisfying start.”
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“We began with the soup of the day—a rich black bean soup served with sourdough. It was hearty, flavorful, and comforting, with the sourdough adding a rustic balance. A strong and satisfying start.”February 2026
“I ordered a Buddha bowl from the starters section but the portion was generous and I was pretty full.”
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“I ordered a Buddha bowl from the starters section but the portion was generous and I was pretty full.”May 2026
“They have a variety of food, I have never ever seen vegan before like eggs benedict and burrata. And they taste so real you question if it's really vegan.”
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“They have a variety of food, I have never ever seen vegan before like eggs benedict and burrata. And they taste so real you question if it's really vegan.”January 2025
“• Caramel Cheesecake: A decadent and perfect way to end the night. 🍰”
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“• Caramel Cheesecake: A decadent and perfect way to end the night. 🍰”February 2026
“The Carrot Tart was also great, just a little crumbly.”
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“The Carrot Tart was also great, just a little crumbly.”April 2025
“We also took home some of their homemade items: sourdough, granola, orange pound cake, and cashew cheesecake. The sourdough and granola felt wholesome and well-crafted, and the cashew cheesecake was a satisfying vegan indulgence.”
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“We also took home some of their homemade items: sourdough, granola, orange pound cake, and cashew cheesecake. The sourdough and granola felt wholesome and well-crafted, and the cashew cheesecake was a satisfying vegan indulgence.”February 2026
“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too.”
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“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too.”February 2022
“The chocolate muffin is highly recommended especially if you don’t like something too sweet!”
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“The chocolate muffin is highly recommended especially if you don’t like something too sweet!”June 2023
“We tried tempeh souvlaki, green risotto and cold brew and everything tasted very delicious! Kudos to the chef for making tempeh taste so good. It was soft and had no bad tempeh after taste”
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“We tried tempeh souvlaki, green risotto and cold brew and everything tasted very delicious! Kudos to the chef for making tempeh taste so good. It was soft and had no bad tempeh after taste”March 2025
“They have a variety of food, I have never ever seen vegan before like eggs benedict and burrata. And they taste so real you question if it's really vegan.”
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“They have a variety of food, I have never ever seen vegan before like eggs benedict and burrata. And they taste so real you question if it's really vegan.”January 2025
“We’ve been twice so far, this time we had the forest mushroom soup which was out of this world 😊 the buckwheat burger and the heart salad, with lovely dressing, berries and veggie chips.”
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“We’ve been twice so far, this time we had the forest mushroom soup which was out of this world 😊 the buckwheat burger and the heart salad, with lovely dressing, berries and veggie chips.”January 2025
“I ordered Oh So Chick Filet and it was delicious (and I usually don’t like burgers ; it’s really worth a try)😀 The four layers cake is also good.”
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“I ordered Oh So Chick Filet and it was delicious (and I usually don’t like burgers ; it’s really worth a try)😀 The four layers cake is also good.”November 2024
“This spot has the best damn French toast I have ever had!”
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“This spot has the best damn French toast I have ever had!”July 2024
“The food was delicious - the Frenchie, lasagne, risotto and falafel and lentil pita pocket is highly recommended.”
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“The food was delicious - the Frenchie, lasagne, risotto and falafel and lentil pita pocket is highly recommended.”June 2023
“The highlight of the meal was the fried mushroom burger. This dish alone makes a return visit worthwhile. The mushroom was fried beautifully, offering that hearty, almost “meaty” texture that makes plant-based dining exciting. The true winner, however, was the spicy sauce—it elevated the entire burger and brought bold flavor that tied everything together.”
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“The highlight of the meal was the fried mushroom burger. This dish alone makes a return visit worthwhile. The mushroom was fried beautifully, offering that hearty, almost “meaty” texture that makes plant-based dining exciting. The true winner, however, was the spicy sauce—it elevated the entire burger and brought bold flavor that tied everything together.”February 2026
“The fries were well-seasoned, but they could have benefited from being fried at a slightly higher oil temperature. Some of them seemed to retain a bit of grease, which slightly affected the texture. A hotter fryer would likely have created a crisper exterior without absorbing excess oil, taking the side from good to excellent.”
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“The fries were well-seasoned, but they could have benefited from being fried at a slightly higher oil temperature. Some of them seemed to retain a bit of grease, which slightly affected the texture. A hotter fryer would likely have created a crisper exterior without absorbing excess oil, taking the side from good to excellent.”February 2026
“Garlic tofu wrap: The wrap had a lot of veggies and the first bite was a bit dry, but as you dig in deeper the flavours get better. I loved the sweet potato fries with it.”
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“Garlic tofu wrap: The wrap had a lot of veggies and the first bite was a bit dry, but as you dig in deeper the flavours get better. I loved the sweet potato fries with it.”August 2024
“We also took home some of their homemade items: sourdough, granola, orange pound cake, and cashew cheesecake. The sourdough and granola felt wholesome and well-crafted, and the cashew cheesecake was a satisfying vegan indulgence.”
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“We also took home some of their homemade items: sourdough, granola, orange pound cake, and cashew cheesecake. The sourdough and granola felt wholesome and well-crafted, and the cashew cheesecake was a satisfying vegan indulgence.”February 2026
“We tried tempeh souvlaki, green risotto and cold brew and everything tasted very delicious! Kudos to the chef for making tempeh taste so good. It was soft and had no bad tempeh after taste”
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“We tried tempeh souvlaki, green risotto and cold brew and everything tasted very delicious! Kudos to the chef for making tempeh taste so good. It was soft and had no bad tempeh after taste”March 2025
“The hottie burger: The patty and the sauce for really good and loved the fries that they gave with the burger”
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“The hottie burger: The patty and the sauce for really good and loved the fries that they gave with the burger”August 2024
“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”
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“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”October 2023
“We recently went for their Iftar, and it was such a beautiful combination of Middle Eastern dishes comforting, generous, and deeply flavorful.”
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“We recently went for their Iftar, and it was such a beautiful combination of Middle Eastern dishes comforting, generous, and deeply flavorful.”March 2026
“The food was delicious - the Frenchie, lasagne, risotto and falafel and lentil pita pocket is highly recommended.”
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“The food was delicious - the Frenchie, lasagne, risotto and falafel and lentil pita pocket is highly recommended.”June 2023
“We had vegan ceviche, mushroom tacos, and tofu and chips - all of them amazing.”
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“We had vegan ceviche, mushroom tacos, and tofu and chips - all of them amazing.”January 2024
“I had the shakkshuka, tofish and chips and the mushrooms on toast. 10/10.”
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“I had the shakkshuka, tofish and chips and the mushrooms on toast. 10/10.”March 2026
“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too.”
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“I really enjoyed their chia pudding, orange chocolate muffin ( small compared to other cafes) banana cake and even the chickpea omelette too.”February 2022
“The heart salad, pad thai, and burger are all to die for!”
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“The heart salad, pad thai, and burger are all to die for!”August 2024
“We visited last week and had the Ramadan 3 course set menu. The food was delicious, the terrace is lovely and the service was great.”
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“We visited last week and had the Ramadan 3 course set menu. The food was delicious, the terrace is lovely and the service was great.”February 2026
“I had the shakkshuka, tofish and chips and the mushrooms on toast. 10/10.”
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“I had the shakkshuka, tofish and chips and the mushrooms on toast. 10/10.”March 2026
“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”
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“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”October 2023
“• Signature Burger & Oh So Chic Fillet Burger: Both were delicious and very filling. The Signature Burger was my personal favorite! 🍔”
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“• Signature Burger & Oh So Chic Fillet Burger: Both were delicious and very filling. The Signature Burger was my personal favorite! 🍔”February 2026
“We began with the soup of the day—a rich black bean soup served with sourdough. It was hearty, flavorful, and comforting, with the sourdough adding a rustic balance. A strong and satisfying start.”
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“We began with the soup of the day—a rich black bean soup served with sourdough. It was hearty, flavorful, and comforting, with the sourdough adding a rustic balance. A strong and satisfying start.”February 2026
“We tried tempeh souvlaki, green risotto and cold brew and everything tasted very delicious! Kudos to the chef for making tempeh taste so good. It was soft and had no bad tempeh after taste”
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“We tried tempeh souvlaki, green risotto and cold brew and everything tasted very delicious! Kudos to the chef for making tempeh taste so good. It was soft and had no bad tempeh after taste”March 2025
“Next came the tempeh tempura layered over fresh coleslaw and crisp lettuce. The crunch of the tempura paired nicely with the freshness of the slaw, creating a well-balanced bite. It was light but still filling, showcasing thoughtful preparation.”
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“Next came the tempeh tempura layered over fresh coleslaw and crisp lettuce. The crunch of the tempura paired nicely with the freshness of the slaw, creating a well-balanced bite. It was light but still filling, showcasing thoughtful preparation.”February 2026
“I had The Benedict – a bit too much sauce for my taste, but still amazing.”
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“I had The Benedict – a bit too much sauce for my taste, but still amazing.”April 2025
“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”
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“We had the Hummus bowl, Sharwama wrap, Tofish and chips, Smoothies and Tiramsu. Everything was delicious.”October 2023
“We had vegan ceviche, mushroom tacos, and tofu and chips - all of them amazing.”
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“We had vegan ceviche, mushroom tacos, and tofu and chips - all of them amazing.”January 2024
“We ordered tofu makhani and heart salad both of which were delicious.”
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“We ordered tofu makhani and heart salad both of which were delicious.”December 2025
“One of the best tofu scrambles I’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor.”
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“One of the best tofu scrambles I’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor.”February 2026
“We had vegan ceviche, mushroom tacos, and tofu and chips - all of them amazing.”
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“We had vegan ceviche, mushroom tacos, and tofu and chips - all of them amazing.”January 2024
“The vegan Shish Barak was incredibly satisfying and “meaty,” paired perfectly with their almond yogurt.”
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“The vegan Shish Barak was incredibly satisfying and “meaty,” paired perfectly with their almond yogurt.”March 2026
“• Hibiscus Rose Iced Tea & Orange Juice: The iced tea is a must-try—so refreshing and unique. 🍹”
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“• Hibiscus Rose Iced Tea & Orange Juice: The iced tea is a must-try—so refreshing and unique. 🍹”February 2026
“I personally loved the avocado toast and matcha latte, both of which were fresh, well-presented, and packed with taste.”
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“I personally loved the avocado toast and matcha latte, both of which were fresh, well-presented, and packed with taste.”March 2025
“Additionally, the orange pound cake did not meet expectations. It was extremely hard—hard enough that I didn’t attempt to eat it. I had anticipated something soft and fresh, but it felt as though it had been sitting out too long.”
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“Additionally, the orange pound cake did not meet expectations. It was extremely hard—hard enough that I didn’t attempt to eat it. I had anticipated something soft and fresh, but it felt as though it had been sitting out too long.”February 2026
“The vegan eggs, which seemed so innovative, were particularly bad – completely inedible.”
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“The vegan eggs, which seemed so innovative, were particularly bad – completely inedible.”January 2025
Choose outdoors. For the calmest setting, ask for a terrace table by the lake; the water view is a recurring highlight.
Mention allergies. If you have a nut allergy, tell the team before ordering so they can double-check ingredients and kitchen handling.
Plan parking. There is no dedicated parking, so allow time to look for street parking around the café.
Bring your bottle. Table water was not provided in one review, so ask about it or bring your own rather than assuming it is complimentary.
Try the burger. The fried mushroom burger stood out for its hearty texture and spicy sauce, making it a strong first-order choice.
Check availability. Ask whether kombucha is in stock before planning your drink order; one visit found it unavailable.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
The bathroom is outside the restaurant, which can be inconvenient during a longer meal.
One couple spent around 260 AED for dinner, excluding tip, and described the restaurant as pricey.
A reviewer said the lasagna portion had become noticeably smaller while its price stayed the same.
The orange pound cake was described as extremely hard, while banana bread ends were also reported as dry.
Some fries retained grease, and one reviewer found the Benedict too saucy and the carrot tart crumbly.
The Bottom Line
Planet Terra is a fully vegan café in The Greens, suited to diners who want plant-based food that goes beyond salads and smoothies. The menu includes familiar dishes reworked with vegan ingredients, and reviewers call out the vegan lasagna, tempeh souvlaki, French toast and tofu scramble. A generous Buddha bowl and filling burgers also make it possible to leave properly fed rather than merely virtuous.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Indoor seating is complemented by a terrace beside the lake, with a quiet, leafy atmosphere that works for relaxed meals or laptop time; reviewers mention charging outlets around the café. Dogs are welcome outside, and one review notes shaded space and water for pets.
Families are catered for with a separate kids menu. There are a few practical catches. The restroom is outside, table water may not be provided, and one couple paid around 260 AED for two people before tip.
Food is generally praised, but reviews mention a smaller lasagna portion, a hard orange pound cake and occasionally greasy fries. If you have nut allergies, tell the team clearly: a visiting group said staff double-checked ingredients carefully. Street parking is available, but there is no dedicated car park.