Smoothie bowls
Smoothie bowls are repeatedly praised, including one described as delicious after a beach visit.
Shaka Waka JBR
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Shaka Waka JBR is a beachside restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence focused on cold drinks and light food. Reviews point to smoothie bowls and acai bowls as standout orders, with coffee and quick beachside stops also part of the appeal. It is open seven days a week.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
100 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Acai bowls
Acai is a strong choice, from classic bowls to a refreshing blue spirulina version.
Beach setting
The location makes it convenient for cooling down or grabbing a drink without leaving the beach.
Coffee
Reviews specifically praise the coffee as delicious and well made, including an iced coffee latte.
Almond milk
You can switch from regular to almond milk, a useful option for dairy-free orders.
Quick service
One beachgoer found the service quick, which suits a casual drink or snack stop.
What to Eat at Shaka Waka JBR 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 Shaka Waka JBR, 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 Shaka Waka JBR got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Acai Net +1
“Awesome drinks with a great view! Love the go green drink and acai!!!! Great service from the crew as well - Mimi always smiling and sooo friendly and great service from Cindy!”
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“Awesome drinks with a great view! Love the go green drink and acai!!!! Great service from the crew as well - Mimi always smiling and sooo friendly and great service from Cindy!”February 2025
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Açai Net +1
“Great Açai, literally on the beach and super close, prices are fair and service is quick, what else can you ask?”
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“Great Açai, literally on the beach and super close, prices are fair and service is quick, what else can you ask?”April 2025
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Açai bowl Net +1
“Mimi and lili gave good service great vibes even greater açai bowl”
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“Mimi and lili gave good service great vibes even greater açai bowl”December 2025
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Beef combo Net +1
“I ordered beef combo and it was nicely cooked and tasty.their drinks must try guys.good service from MJ and Joyce they have good vibes”
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“I ordered beef combo and it was nicely cooked and tasty.their drinks must try guys.good service from MJ and Joyce they have good vibes”May 2026
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Blue spirulina acai Net +1
“And so was the blue spirulina acai they made for us Loved it ! was extremely refreshing”
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“And so was the blue spirulina acai they made for us Loved it ! was extremely refreshing”February 2025
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Chocolate blast Net +1
“The Chocolate blast and the sundowner juice were delicious.”
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“The Chocolate blast and the sundowner juice were delicious.”January 2025
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Hawaii breeze Net +1
“I ordered the Hawaii breeze and it was delicious. It was blended mango, banana, and pineapple with pistachios and granola. The granola at the bottom added a great crunch. It’s made with almond milk so vegan friendly!”
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“I ordered the Hawaii breeze and it was delicious. It was blended mango, banana, and pineapple with pistachios and granola. The granola at the bottom added a great crunch. It’s made with almond milk so vegan friendly!”April 2025
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Mermaid bowl Net +1
“Mimi and Mohammed made for us perfect mermaid bowl”
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“Mimi and Mohammed made for us perfect mermaid bowl”March 2025
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Tropicolada Net +1
“Tropicolada is very good made by Erica the nice girl with a nice smile”
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“Tropicolada is very good made by Erica the nice girl with a nice smile”February 2026
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Go green drink Net +2
“I had the Go green drink and it was delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“I had the Go green drink and it was delicious!”February 2025
“Awesome drinks with a great view! Love the go green drink and acai!!!! Great service from the crew as well - Mimi always smiling and sooo friendly and great service from Cindy!”February 2025
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Iced coffee latte Net +1
“I had an iced coffee latte and it was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“I had an iced coffee latte and it was amazing.”March 2026
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Sundowner juice Net +1
“The Chocolate blast and the sundowner juice were delicious.”
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“The Chocolate blast and the sundowner juice were delicious.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Adjust sweetness. If you prefer less-sweet drinks, ask for less sweetener when ordering.
Try Hawaii Breeze. For a vegan-friendly cooling option, consider the Hawaii breeze: mango, banana, pineapple, pistachios and granola with almond milk.
Check timing. Allow extra time if the stand is busy; one customer reported a 15-minute drink wait with only three customers present.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Beach
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow visit
One review reported a 15-minute wait for a drink despite only three customers being present.
Sweet drinks
Cold beverages can be very sweet unless you request less sweetener.
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The Bottom Line
Shaka Waka JBR is a casual beachside stop in Jumeirah Beach Residence for cooling drinks, smoothie bowls and quick bites. Customers mention smoothie bowls, acai bowls, shakes, iced coffee and even a beef combo, so it works for anything from a post-swim refreshment to a light meal. The beach setting is a major part of the appeal, with one reviewer noting that it is literally on the beach and close by.
The named drinks give first-timers plenty to explore. Hawaii breeze combines mango, banana and pineapple with pistachios and granola, using almond milk; the blue spirulina acai is described as especially refreshing. Go green, Tropicolada, chocolate blast and sundowner juice also receive specific praise.
You can switch regular milk to almond milk, and the business is open seven days a week. One practical catch is sweetness: a reviewer found the cold beverages really sweet and recommended asking for less sweetener. Service feedback is mostly warm and quick, but one older review reported waiting 15 minutes for a drink while only three customers were present.
If you are stopping by during a busy beach period, build in a little patience.