Shisha quality
Shisha is the main draw, with reviewers repeatedly describing its quality as among the best in International City and Dubai.
شيشه تايم - shesha Time
International City
شيشه تايم is a coffee shop in International City built around shisha and relaxed café time. Reviews highlight its quiet, cosy setting, friendly service, fresh juices and the option to watch Arab and international matches, though pricing and upkeep have drawn mixed comments.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
145 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quiet setting
The café is often described as quiet, cosy and suitable for relaxing or spending time with friends.
Friendly service
Several reviews praise the staff for being friendly, professional and courteous, with one visitor noting especially fast service.
Match viewing
It is a useful spot for following Arab and international matches while having shisha or drinks.
Fresh juices
Fresh juices are specifically mentioned as part of the drinks offering.
Hygiene oversight
One review says the owner supervises daily hygiene, social distancing and sterilisation standards.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Ask for the current menu prices before ordering, especially for bottled water and shisha.
Watch matches. If you are visiting for sport, ask about the screening of Arab and international matches.
Plan parking. Plan your arrival with parking in mind, as one customer reported no parking at the café.
Check coals. Keep an eye on the shisha and call the server when the coals need changing, based on one service complaint.
Request barbekan. If barbekan matters to you, ask whether it is available; one customer specifically requested it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Persia O04
Dubai International City - Persia, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Coffee
Coffee is mentioned as part of the straightforward shisha-and-coffee experience.
hot and cold baverages
Hot and cold beverages are mentioned alongside shisha and football viewing.
Common Concerns
High prices
Some customers consider the prices much higher than other shisha lounges; one specifically questioned the cost of bottled water.
Cleaning concerns
A strongly negative review reported an unclean venue and insects, despite other reviews describing the café as clean.
Coal changes
One customer said shisha servers were slow to change the coals unless called.
Air conditioning
One review criticised the air conditioning as poor.
Parking
Parking may be inconvenient, with one reviewer simply reporting that there is no parking.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 Aed
500ml MyDubai Mineral Water
“6 Aed for 500ml MyDubai Mineral Water???”Google review · September 2020
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The Bottom Line
شيشه تايم is a shisha-focused coffee shop in International City, with coffee, juices and a setting that many reviewers find quiet and cosy. The clearest reason to come is the shisha: customers repeatedly call it excellent or among the best in the area. It also works for a relaxed catch-up, sitting and playing, or watching Arab and international matches.
Service is another strong point in the reviews. Visitors describe the staff as friendly, professional and courteous, and one review specifically calls the service excellent and very fast. Fresh juices are mentioned positively, while another customer praised the café as clean, quiet and reasonably priced.
A separate review says the owner oversees hygiene, social distancing and sterilisation standards. There are practical cautions. Parking may be difficult, with one customer reporting no parking.
Pricing is inconsistent in the feedback: some call it reasonable or budget-friendly for shisha and coffee, while others found it much more expensive than nearby lounges; one review questioned paying 6 AED for 500ml MyDubai Mineral Water. A strongly negative review also reported insects, poor air conditioning and needing to call for coal changes. Check prices and service expectations when you arrive.