Canal Terrace
The terrace sits beside the canal, giving meals and shisha sessions a particularly scenic setting.
Sahelnom Café
Business Bay
Sahelnom Café is a Syrian and Levantine restaurant in Business Bay, with indoor and canal-side terrace seating. It is a relaxed choice for authentic regional dishes, a waterfront meal or shisha, with reviews also highlighting fresh juices and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
2,570 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Syrian Plates
Reviews specifically praise authentic Syrian and Damascene dishes, including lamb in yogurt and chakrieh.
Smooth Shisha
The shisha is described as smooth and gentle, with flavour requests accommodated.
Smoking Choice
Separate smoking and non-smoking areas make the café more workable for mixed groups.
Buffet Variety
The iftar buffet was praised for its broad selection, fresh presentation and flavour.
Fresh Juices
Fresh juices are a recurring highlight, with carrot and pomegranate called out as a favourite combination.
Games Available
One diner enjoyed borrowing backgammon, an easy extra for a lingering meal or coffee.
Valet Parking
Valet parking in the same building was reported as convenient for canal-side visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Parking. If you are driving, ask about the building’s valet option; one review reported AED 25.
Choose Seating. Ask for the smoking or non-smoking section that suits your group before settling in.
Request Terrace. For the strongest waterfront atmosphere, request terrace seating beside the canal.
Pace Courses. If you prefer courses separately, ask the team to leave more time between appetisers and mains.
Try Shisha. Shisha is a well-supported part of the experience; you can request a gentler preparation or choose a named flavour.
Seasonal Iftar. During Ramadan, consider the iftar buffet for a wider selection of Arabic dishes; it is a seasonal offering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Blue Bay Tower - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Fast Courses
One diner found the main course arrived about five minutes after the appetiser, leaving too little time between dishes.
Dessert Miss
A reviewer strongly disliked the baklava with ice cream, citing an oily smell and a 25-minute wait.
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The Bottom Line
Sahelnom Café is a Syrian and broader Levantine restaurant in Business Bay, with indoor and canal-side terrace seating. It suits a relaxed meal, gathering or shisha session, especially if a waterfront view matters. Reviews repeatedly point to authentic Syrian plates and warm, attentive service.
There is plenty to choose from without losing the regional focus: lamb in yogurt, chakrieh, mixed mezze, mixed grill and grape vine leaves all receive specific praise. Fresh juices are another strength, with carrot-and-pomegranate singled out as an unusual favourite. Shisha is described as smooth, and a separate smoking and non-smoking setup helps mixed groups.
The canal and Downtown skyline views are a major part of the draw, with outdoor seating, Arabic music and, in one review, a large screen for football. Valet parking in the same building was reported at AED 25. During Ramadan, the iftar buffet was praised for variety, presentation and flavour.
There are two cautions. One diner found the main course arrived about five minutes after the appetiser, too quickly for separate pacing, and strongly disliked the baklava with ice cream after a 25-minute wait. Dessert quality may be worth checking before ordering.
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