Kids Activities
Sunday programming can include a play area, cooking sessions, magic shows and a choice of waffles or a meal.
Sansation Arabian Ranches
Arabian Ranches
Sansation Arabian Ranches is a restaurant and café serving Arabic, Mediterranean, Lebanese, Asian and international dishes. It is also a relaxed shisha spot with family activities such as kids’ cooking sessions and Sunday entertainment.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,503 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha
Shisha is a major reason regulars return, with reviews pairing it with food and a relaxed evening atmosphere.
Breakfast
Breakfast reviews mention fresh food, generous portions, a broad selection and reasonable pricing.
Family Dining
Families can use the children’s area and join activities while eating in a comfortable restaurant setting.
Group Events
The indoor non-smoking hall has been used for business and personal gatherings, with customizable menus available.
Outdoor Setting
Several reviews highlight the outdoor area’s aesthetic, refreshing atmosphere and suitability for a relaxed meal.
Fresh Dishes
Named dishes including kofta tahini, makloubeh, soups, mansaf and grilled meats received strong feedback for flavour and freshness.
What to Eat at Sansation Arabian Ranches 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 Sansation Arabian Ranches, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Sansation Arabian Ranches got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 1
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Lentil soup Net +2
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”May 2026
“For starters, we had lentil soup and Fattoush salad, which were also amazing.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Beef shawarma Net +1
“Great shisha and food (try the tender beef shawarma!) and sahlap for a hot sweet drink.”
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Review excerpts
“Great shisha and food (try the tender beef shawarma!) and sahlap for a hot sweet drink.”July 2026
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“For starters, we had lentil soup and Fattoush salad, which were also amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we had lentil soup and Fattoush salad, which were also amazing.”November 2025
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Freekeh soup Net +1
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”May 2026
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Fruits salad Net +1
“The way food came for the kids not cold super fresh out of the oven ( pizza, burger, French fries and fresh watermelon juice and of course the fruits salad with mango strawberries blueberries raspberries apple grapes etc.. topped with vanilla beans ice cream was the star of the show. the way they presented everything it was top notch, 5 stars food plating, exactly as I wanted and exceed expectations )”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The way food came for the kids not cold super fresh out of the oven ( pizza, burger, French fries and fresh watermelon juice and of course the fruits salad with mango strawberries blueberries raspberries apple grapes etc.. topped with vanilla beans ice cream was the star of the show. the way they presented everything it was top notch, 5 stars food plating, exactly as I wanted and exceed expectations )”November 2024
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Kofta in tahini sauce Net +1
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”May 2026
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Kofta tahini Net +1
“We had Kofta Tahini and Makloubeh as our main dishes both were sooo delicious, and the portions were really generous.”
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Review excerpts
“We had Kofta Tahini and Makloubeh as our main dishes both were sooo delicious, and the portions were really generous.”November 2025
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Konafa Net +1
“I had a wonderful time in sansation restaurant the food was amazing and very fresh, the service was excellent, thanks MR Amro and all the staff, the perfect place to have ur dinner while watching the match and i was surprised they made the konafa fresh , the decoration was ver luxurious and tge location in the heart of dubai ❤️”
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“I had a wonderful time in sansation restaurant the food was amazing and very fresh, the service was excellent, thanks MR Amro and all the staff, the perfect place to have ur dinner while watching the match and i was surprised they made the konafa fresh , the decoration was ver luxurious and tge location in the heart of dubai ❤️”December 2025
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Makloubeh Net +1
“We had Kofta Tahini and Makloubeh as our main dishes both were sooo delicious, and the portions were really generous.”
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Review excerpts
“We had Kofta Tahini and Makloubeh as our main dishes both were sooo delicious, and the portions were really generous.”November 2025
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Mansaf Net +1
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! We had lentil soup, freekeh soup, Mansaf and kofta in Tahini sauce, and it was all delicious!”May 2026
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“And yess we did cooking class for the kids ( pepperoni pizza making ) it was so much fun and went very smooth, they took care of everything very well.”
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Review excerpts
“And yess we did cooking class for the kids ( pepperoni pizza making ) it was so much fun and went very smooth, they took care of everything very well.”November 2024
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Sahlap Net +1
“Great shisha and food (try the tender beef shawarma!) and sahlap for a hot sweet drink.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great shisha and food (try the tender beef shawarma!) and sahlap for a hot sweet drink.”July 2026
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Sajye shrimps Net +1
“I loved salmon 🍣 mix bar b q and mojito and sajye shrimps along with pizza etc”
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Review excerpts
“I loved salmon 🍣 mix bar b q and mojito and sajye shrimps along with pizza etc”June 2025
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Watermelon platfer Net +1
“Desserts heavenly. Especially the watermelon platfer.”
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“Desserts heavenly. Especially the watermelon platfer.”April 2026
Drinks 3
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Berry juice Net +1
“I had a really nice berry juice and their selection of juices it good but I'm not sure I'll rush back though.”
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Review excerpts
“I had a really nice berry juice and their selection of juices it good but I'm not sure I'll rush back though.”September 2024
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Fresh watermelon juice Net +1
“The way food came for the kids not cold super fresh out of the oven ( pizza, burger, French fries and fresh watermelon juice and of course the fruits salad with mango strawberries blueberries raspberries apple grapes etc.. topped with vanilla beans ice cream was the star of the show. the way they presented everything it was top notch, 5 stars food plating, exactly as I wanted and exceed expectations )”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The way food came for the kids not cold super fresh out of the oven ( pizza, burger, French fries and fresh watermelon juice and of course the fruits salad with mango strawberries blueberries raspberries apple grapes etc.. topped with vanilla beans ice cream was the star of the show. the way they presented everything it was top notch, 5 stars food plating, exactly as I wanted and exceed expectations )”November 2024
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Mojito Net +1
“I loved salmon 🍣 mix bar b q and mojito and sajye shrimps along with pizza etc”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved salmon 🍣 mix bar b q and mojito and sajye shrimps along with pizza etc”June 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Lazy cake Net −1
“Mint tea came in a regular mug using Alokozay tea bag (AED 25), and the lazy cake was AED 49. Not worth the price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Mint tea came in a regular mug using Alokozay tea bag (AED 25), and the lazy cake was AED 49. Not worth the price.”June 2025
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Shawarma Net −1
“I came for a take out, very expensive shawarma ( that’s not really shawarma), although I made sure when I ordered that it was authentic shawarma.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I came for a take out, very expensive shawarma ( that’s not really shawarma), although I made sure when I ordered that it was authentic shawarma.”July 2026
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Shawarma wrap Net −1
“105 dirhams for the mixed grill, the shawarma wrap came with a handful of fries, you would think that with this price it would be in a big box with more stuff.”
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Critical review excerpts
“105 dirhams for the mixed grill, the shawarma wrap came with a handful of fries, you would think that with this price it would be in a big box with more stuff.”July 2026
Drinks 1
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Mint tea Net −1
“Mint tea came in a regular mug using Alokozay tea bag (AED 25), and the lazy cake was AED 49. Not worth the price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Mint tea came in a regular mug using Alokozay tea bag (AED 25), and the lazy cake was AED 49. Not worth the price.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Rules. If you plan to smoke and play cards or backgammon, ask about the current area and time restrictions first.
Book Sundays. For a family visit, check the Sunday kids’ programme; activities have included cooking, dessert decorating, magic shows and a play area.
Check Events. Confirm event timings directly before travelling, especially when visiting for a hosted event or celebration.
Inspect Takeaway. For takeaway, confirm the portion, price and included bread before leaving, particularly for mixed grill orders.
Bring Your Laptop. Afternoon visitors working remotely can ask for a power cable, which one review says the café provides.
Consider Indoors. If mosquitoes are a concern, consider the indoor seating rather than the outdoor area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
27JC+27
Wadi Al Safa 7 - Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Smoking Rules
The smoking and gaming policy changes by area and time, which one regular found confusing for longer social visits.
Takeaway Value
One takeaway order was criticised for small portions and high prices, including two short chicken wraps for AED 94.
Outdoor Mosquitoes
A visitor reported many mosquitoes outdoors; spray was provided but did not solve the problem.
Event Information
A customer arrived to find the event timing differed from the published schedule and waited for an update.
Slow Follow-up
Some visits included repeated requests for drinks, bread or hot water, suggesting follow-up can be inconsistent.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
94 Dirhams
two chicken wraps
“Price: 94 Dirhams for two chicken wraps not real shawarma ( 6 inches each )”Google review · July 2026
105 dirhams
mixed grill
“105 dirhams for the mixed grill, the shawarma wrap came with a handful of fries, you would think that with this price it would be in a big box with more stuff”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Sansation Arabian Ranches works as both a restaurant and a long-stay café. You can come for breakfast, Arabic dishes such as kofta tahini and makloubeh, shisha, or a family meal; the reviews also mention Iftar and fresh konafa. The setting is repeatedly described as comfortable, quiet or Greek- and Santorini-inspired, with indoor and outdoor tables.
Families have plenty to occupy children on selected Sundays. Activities have included a play area, cooking or dessert-decorating sessions, magic shows, waffles and kids’ meals. The venue has also handled birthdays and larger gatherings, including an indoor non-smoking hall and customizable menus.
Afternoon laptop users may be able to request a power cable, and one review reports parking spaces were available. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent. Some guests had to repeat requests for drinks, bread or hot water, while another found the published event timing incorrect.
Outdoor seating has also attracted mosquitoes. Takeaway pricing drew sharper criticism: two six-inch chicken wraps were reported at AED 94 and a mixed grill at AED 105. Check order details and current event information before committing to a longer visit.