Burger Pick
The Mighty Zinger Burger is described as crispy, juicy and full of flavour, making it a strong value-oriented choice.
The Greens
Sea Shell Cafe is a budget-minded cafeteria-style restaurant in The Greens, with a broad menu spanning quick sandwiches and grills alongside juices and shakes. Reviews make the sweet potato fries and charcoal chicken useful starting points, while the outdoor seating gives walkers a reason to stop after a lakeside stroll.
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The Mighty Zinger Burger is described as crispy, juicy and full of flavour, making it a strong value-oriented choice.
The outdoor seating works well after a walk near the lakes, and one review specifically says dogs are allowed there.
Sweet potato fries are repeatedly singled out as a tasty quick-bite option, with one review also praising the grills for value.
Several reviews describe the food as budget-friendly, with a wide variety and generous portions.
A review reports that the cafe stays open late, making it an option for a late-night snack.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Sea shell Cafe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Loved the falooda and the watermelon fresh juice.”
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“Loved the falooda and the watermelon fresh juice.”November 2020
“Always deliver the good food quality. Look no further for mix grill than this place.”
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“Always deliver the good food quality. Look no further for mix grill than this place.”November 2021
“We go so often and take delivery just as often - mixed grill and dal makhani unbeatable -tandoori roti and all the naans are so soft.”May 2022
“I wish I knew how good seashell was, they have a thick menu, I recommend the sweet potato fries and the grills amazing taste and ridicules value”
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“I wish I knew how good seashell was, they have a thick menu, I recommend the sweet potato fries and the grills amazing taste and ridicules value”April 2026
“Their sweet potato fries are particularly tasty, making it a good option for a quick bite.”April 2024
“I personally love the avocado with honey”
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“I personally love the avocado with honey”May 2019
“The beetroot with apples is also very good.”
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“The beetroot with apples is also very good.”May 2019
“Loved the food and the drink. We ordered charcoal chicken and power booster drink.”
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“Loved the food and the drink. We ordered charcoal chicken and power booster drink.”February 2020
“I tried something different like a chicken and egg burger and mango bricks and they were heavenly and lived up to my hype and expectations of this place.”
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“I tried something different like a chicken and egg burger and mango bricks and they were heavenly and lived up to my hype and expectations of this place.”May 2019
“Their classic zinger club sandwhich and passion fruit mojito are the best items in my opinion.”
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“Their classic zinger club sandwhich and passion fruit mojito are the best items in my opinion.”July 2025
“We go so often and take delivery just as often - mixed grill and dal makhani unbeatable -tandoori roti and all the naans are so soft.”
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“We go so often and take delivery just as often - mixed grill and dal makhani unbeatable -tandoori roti and all the naans are so soft.”May 2022
“Falafel sandwich which I had was from Sea shell in Greens Dubai was just amazing. The price of AED 5.24/- with such a great quality and quantity was totally worth paying it. Abhi, was the server & he was kind enough to take my order including he treated me very well. I recommend trying all their Falafel sandwich & I am surely returning soon to have more bites.”
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“Falafel sandwich which I had was from Sea shell in Greens Dubai was just amazing. The price of AED 5.24/- with such a great quality and quantity was totally worth paying it. Abhi, was the server & he was kind enough to take my order including he treated me very well. I recommend trying all their Falafel sandwich & I am surely returning soon to have more bites.”September 2025
“The Hassan Mattar sandwich is good and the Tikka is delicious...”
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“The Hassan Mattar sandwich is good and the Tikka is delicious...”May 2019
“I tried something different like a chicken and egg burger and mango bricks and they were heavenly and lived up to my hype and expectations of this place.”
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“I tried something different like a chicken and egg burger and mango bricks and they were heavenly and lived up to my hype and expectations of this place.”May 2019
“The Mighty Zinger Burger is super tasty — crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. The only downside is the long waiting time, especially during busy hours. Still, it’s worth it for the price and quality.”
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“The Mighty Zinger Burger is super tasty — crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. The only downside is the long waiting time, especially during busy hours. Still, it’s worth it for the price and quality.”October 2025
“Their food is good, loved their spicy falafel sandwiches, their karak chai is yummmmm”
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“Their food is good, loved their spicy falafel sandwiches, their karak chai is yummmmm”April 2021
“We go so often and take delivery just as often - mixed grill and dal makhani unbeatable -tandoori roti and all the naans are so soft.”
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“We go so often and take delivery just as often - mixed grill and dal makhani unbeatable -tandoori roti and all the naans are so soft.”May 2022
“The Hassan Mattar sandwich is good and the Tikka is delicious...”
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“The Hassan Mattar sandwich is good and the Tikka is delicious...”May 2019
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“The hassan mattar was spicy and tasty.”
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“The hassan mattar was spicy and tasty.”November 2020
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“The new thing i tried was the toasted shawarma. Its not so spicy, but it was delectable.”
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“The new thing i tried was the toasted shawarma. Its not so spicy, but it was delectable.”November 2020
“Cool breeze, with open air sitting, flowing water nearby, lots of parking, and a hot cup of tea, man amazing night as it has been always in Dubai. Staff was extremely professional, tea was good, their menu is also good, recommended for visitors in Dubai.”
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“Cool breeze, with open air sitting, flowing water nearby, lots of parking, and a hot cup of tea, man amazing night as it has been always in Dubai. Staff was extremely professional, tea was good, their menu is also good, recommended for visitors in Dubai.”December 2024
“Excellent tea and other options.”March 2019
“Their food is good, loved their spicy falafel sandwiches, their karak chai is yummmmm”
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“Their food is good, loved their spicy falafel sandwiches, their karak chai is yummmmm”April 2021
“Their classic zinger club sandwhich and passion fruit mojito are the best items in my opinion.”
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“Their classic zinger club sandwhich and passion fruit mojito are the best items in my opinion.”July 2025
“Loved the food and the drink. We ordered charcoal chicken and power booster drink.”
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“Loved the food and the drink. We ordered charcoal chicken and power booster drink.”February 2020
“Loved the falooda and the watermelon fresh juice.”
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“Loved the falooda and the watermelon fresh juice.”November 2020
“I ordered broasted chicken and it was extremely bad. The chicken was almost black, cooked in burnt oil, and tasted very bitter. The oil was clearly old and overused. On top of that, the chicken was salty and almost impossible to eat.”
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“I ordered broasted chicken and it was extremely bad. The chicken was almost black, cooked in burnt oil, and tasted very bitter. The oil was clearly old and overused. On top of that, the chicken was salty and almost impossible to eat.”January 2026
“Serving cold eggs rolls. Disappointing food too.”
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“Serving cold eggs rolls. Disappointing food too.”March 2024
“Food is below average. Had mix platter, not good by any means. The ginger apple pineapple juice can easily pass as infused water, tasteless.”
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“Food is below average. Had mix platter, not good by any means. The ginger apple pineapple juice can easily pass as infused water, tasteless.”November 2022
“Not bad for a late night snack, there are specific things that you might want to avoid like the Oman chips paratha as it is too dry and tasteless....”
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“Not bad for a late night snack, there are specific things that you might want to avoid like the Oman chips paratha as it is too dry and tasteless....”May 2019
“Had ordered Pinacolada, Stawberry milkshake with ice cream and Custard apple milkshake. All 3 were very bad. No fresh fruit and lot of artifical flavours. Taste was no where close to as it should be.”
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“Had ordered Pinacolada, Stawberry milkshake with ice cream and Custard apple milkshake. All 3 were very bad. No fresh fruit and lot of artifical flavours. Taste was no where close to as it should be.”November 2023
“Had ordered Pinacolada, Stawberry milkshake with ice cream and Custard apple milkshake. All 3 were very bad. No fresh fruit and lot of artifical flavours. Taste was no where close to as it should be.”
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“Had ordered Pinacolada, Stawberry milkshake with ice cream and Custard apple milkshake. All 3 were very bad. No fresh fruit and lot of artifical flavours. Taste was no where close to as it should be.”November 2023
“Two weeks back I had a Zinger Parotta sandwich from Greens branch and I was so disappointed after having the first bite after a long long wait. Terrible Service and poor food quality.”
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“Two weeks back I had a Zinger Parotta sandwich from Greens branch and I was so disappointed after having the first bite after a long long wait. Terrible Service and poor food quality.”April 2019
“Had ordered Pinacolada, Stawberry milkshake with ice cream and Custard apple milkshake. All 3 were very bad. No fresh fruit and lot of artifical flavours. Taste was no where close to as it should be.”
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“Had ordered Pinacolada, Stawberry milkshake with ice cream and Custard apple milkshake. All 3 were very bad. No fresh fruit and lot of artifical flavours. Taste was no where close to as it should be.”November 2023
“Food is below average. Had mix platter, not good by any means. The ginger apple pineapple juice can easily pass as infused water, tasteless.”
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“Food is below average. Had mix platter, not good by any means. The ginger apple pineapple juice can easily pass as infused water, tasteless.”November 2022
Avoid Lunch. Visit outside the lunch rush if you want to reduce the chance of crowded seating and delayed service.
Choose Takeaway. For convenience, consider takeaway to your car rather than relying on the small dine-in area.
Bring Dogs. If you are walking with a dog, the outdoor seating is the useful part of the visit to check first.
Try Late. The reported late closing makes this a possible option for a snack after other nearby places have closed.
Allow Time. Build extra time into delivery or dine-in plans; reviews mention late deliveries and orders taking longer than expected.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
Long waits and delayed orders are a recurring concern, especially during busy periods and for deliveries.
Recent reviews specifically report food arriving cold, alongside complaints about poor service.
Food quality appears uneven: reviewers describe good visits as well as dry sandwiches, hard fries and disappointing dishes.
Some juice and shake orders have been criticised for artificial flavours or tasting diluted rather than fruit-forward.
Indoor seating is limited, so the cafe may be awkward for a longer dine-in meal when tables are occupied.
The Bottom Line
Sea Shell Cafe is a casual, budget-focused cafeteria in The Greens where you can order sandwiches, grills, shawarma, juices and shakes. The reviews point to the Mighty Zinger Burger, sweet potato fries, classic zinger club sandwich and charcoal chicken as some of the more useful things to try. A falafel sandwich is also singled out for strong value.
The setting is more practical than spacious. Indoor seating is described as very limited, while the outdoor area suits a stop after walking near the lakes and is reported to allow dogs. The menu is broad enough for quick snacks or a fuller grill order, and the reported late hours make it relevant for night-time cravings.
Service is the main uncertainty. Some customers describe professional staff, quick delivery and consistently good food, but others report cold meals, rude service, delayed orders and delivery times stretching badly. Food quality also varies between visits: sweet potato fries and grills receive praise, while broasted chicken, juices and some shawarma orders have drawn sharp criticism.
Visit outside the lunch rush, consider takeaway if seating is full, and allow extra time if ordering delivery.