Smooth shisha
Customers repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, flavourful and long-lasting, with coals managed carefully during sessions.
Shisha House dubai
DIFC
Shisha House Dubai is a relaxed restaurant and café in DIFC built around smooth, flavourful shisha, with food and drinks for a full evening rather than just a smoke. Reviews point to standout choices such as Chicken Maqluba and fresh juices, alongside a cosy, music-led atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,682 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wide flavours
The menu includes varied flavours, from blueberry and watermelon to the often-mentioned mint-and-grape mix.
Arabic dishes
Arabic food gets specific praise, especially the Chicken Maqluba and the Arabic Set Menu.
Fresh drinks
Reviews highlight fresh juices, smoothies and mocktails, including avocado juice, banana juice and passion fruit mocktail.
Attentive service
Customers describe the team as welcoming and attentive, with helpful flavour suggestions and prompt check-ins.
Relaxed setting
Soft lighting, music at a conversation-friendly volume and comfortable seating make it suited to lingering with friends.
Easy access
The venue is described as close to metro stations, with parking available directly in front according to one review.
What to Eat at Shisha House dubai 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 Shisha House dubai, 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 Shisha House dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mango salad with chicken and avocado Net +2
“I ate an amazing chicken salad with avocado and mango, pasta Alfredo with chicken and snickers cheesecake, everything is 10 out of 10.”
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“I ate an amazing chicken salad with avocado and mango, pasta Alfredo with chicken and snickers cheesecake, everything is 10 out of 10.”October 2024
“I tried the mango salad with chicken and avocado—fresh and delicious, and the Alfredo pasta was creamy and flavorful.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Alfredo pasta Net +1
“I tried the mango salad with chicken and avocado—fresh and delicious, and the Alfredo pasta was creamy and flavorful.”
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“I tried the mango salad with chicken and avocado—fresh and delicious, and the Alfredo pasta was creamy and flavorful.”October 2025
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Arabic set menu Net +1
“Tried their new Arabic Set Menu and it didn’t disappoint!”
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“Tried their new Arabic Set Menu and it didn’t disappoint!”April 2026
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Avocado burger Net +1
“The avocado burger is absolutely delicious – fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, definitely a must-try if you’re visiting.”
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“The avocado burger is absolutely delicious – fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, definitely a must-try if you’re visiting.”September 2025
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Carbonara Net +1
“We ordered the pizza and carbonara, and both were excellent, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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“We ordered the pizza and carbonara, and both were excellent, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”January 2026
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Chicken maqluba Net +1
“I have my new fave place for the best Chicken Maqluba.”
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“I have my new fave place for the best Chicken Maqluba.”April 2026
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Chicken pasta Net +1
“I decided to try the chicken salad and chicken pasta, and it was absolutely divine! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and you could tell that fresh ingredients were used.”
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“I decided to try the chicken salad and chicken pasta, and it was absolutely divine! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and you could tell that fresh ingredients were used.”September 2025
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Chicken salad Net +1
“I decided to try the chicken salad and chicken pasta, and it was absolutely divine! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and you could tell that fresh ingredients were used.”
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“I decided to try the chicken salad and chicken pasta, and it was absolutely divine! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and you could tell that fresh ingredients were used.”September 2025
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“Their menu features a fantastic array of dishes, but the standout for me was the chicken shawarma—juicy and full of spices!”
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“Their menu features a fantastic array of dishes, but the standout for me was the chicken shawarma—juicy and full of spices!”September 2025
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Crispy fries Net +1
“I had a delicious burger with perfectly crispy fries, and for dessert a Kunafa Cheese that was amazing.”
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“I had a delicious burger with perfectly crispy fries, and for dessert a Kunafa Cheese that was amazing.”October 2025
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Kunafa cheese Net +1
“I had a delicious burger with perfectly crispy fries, and for dessert a Kunafa Cheese that was amazing.”
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“I had a delicious burger with perfectly crispy fries, and for dessert a Kunafa Cheese that was amazing.”October 2025
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Mexican wrap Net +1
“We came here tonight with my friend and had an amazing time — the food was delicious (especially the Mexican wrap!) and the coffee was incredible. ☕️ The staff is super friendly and attentive.”
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“We came here tonight with my friend and had an amazing time — the food was delicious (especially the Mexican wrap!) and the coffee was incredible. ☕️ The staff is super friendly and attentive.”October 2025
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Pasta alfredo with chicken Net +1
“I ate an amazing chicken salad with avocado and mango, pasta Alfredo with chicken and snickers cheesecake, everything is 10 out of 10.”
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“I ate an amazing chicken salad with avocado and mango, pasta Alfredo with chicken and snickers cheesecake, everything is 10 out of 10.”October 2024
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Quinoa salad Net +1
“Quinoa salad more like eat the rainbow , mouthwatering experience.”
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“Quinoa salad more like eat the rainbow , mouthwatering experience.”November 2025
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Salad with avocado, mango, and hot chocolate Net +1
“Also tried their salad with avocado, mango, and hot chocolate. It’s an unusual combo but surprisingly delicious!”
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“Also tried their salad with avocado, mango, and hot chocolate. It’s an unusual combo but surprisingly delicious!”July 2025
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Snickers cheesecake Net +1
“I ate an amazing chicken salad with avocado and mango, pasta Alfredo with chicken and snickers cheesecake, everything is 10 out of 10.”
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“I ate an amazing chicken salad with avocado and mango, pasta Alfredo with chicken and snickers cheesecake, everything is 10 out of 10.”October 2024
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Spaghetti Net +1
“The food was excellent – we tried the spaghetti and pizza, both of which were delicious and full of flavor.”
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“The food was excellent – we tried the spaghetti and pizza, both of which were delicious and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Turkey and avocado sandwich Net +1
“The turkey and avocado sandwich was fresh and very tasty.”
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“The turkey and avocado sandwich was fresh and very tasty.”July 2025
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Avocado juice Net +1
“The food is very good and I like the Avocado juice they served and the shisha blueberry is very amazing…and I like the service of Taimoor …soon I will come back to visit again..”
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“The food is very good and I like the Avocado juice they served and the shisha blueberry is very amazing…and I like the service of Taimoor …soon I will come back to visit again..”June 2026
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Banana juice Net +1
“The banana juice was fresh, and the watermelon shisha was smooth and aromatic.”
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“The banana juice was fresh, and the watermelon shisha was smooth and aromatic.”October 2025
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Cold spanish latte Net +1
“I also had a cold Spanish latte, which was very good.”
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“I also had a cold Spanish latte, which was very good.”May 2026
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“The coffee is good as well and fresh orange juice is one of the best I’ve ever tried.”
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“The coffee is good as well and fresh orange juice is one of the best I’ve ever tried.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try regular. If you want to keep the bill lower, the regular shisha was reported at 79 AED and was considered very good.
Ask flavours. If you cannot decide, ask the team for a mix; mint and grape was a particularly well-liked combination.
Use metro. For a car-free visit, reviews place the venue close to Financial Centre and Emirates Towers metro access.
Check smoking. Expect a smoking-led environment throughout the room, rather than a separate shisha section.
Use parking. If driving, one reviewer found parking directly in front of the venue convenient for a quick stop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Attar Tower - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
One reviewer says the special shisha option costs almost twice as much as the regular one.
Smoking room
The entire room is described as smoking, so this may not suit visitors who want a smoke-free dining environment.
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The Bottom Line
Shisha House Dubai is a DIFC restaurant and café where the main draw is a long, relaxed shisha session rather than a quick meal. Reviews consistently describe the smoke as smooth, flavourful and well prepared, with plenty of choice. Mint and grape, blueberry, watermelon and lemon mint all get specific mentions, and the staff are often praised for helping guests choose a mix.
The food is more substantial than the lounge setting might suggest. Chicken Maqluba and the Arabic Set Menu are standout mentions, while other reviews single out pizza, carbonara, Alfredo pasta, burgers and the Mexican wrap. For something lighter, try the chicken salad with avocado and mango.
Drinks include fresh juices, smoothies, coffee and mocktails; avocado juice and the passion fruit mocktail were particular favourites. Desserts also make an appearance, including Kunafa Cheese and Snickers cheesecake. The mood is cosy and stylish, with music that generally leaves room for conversation, making it suitable for friends, solo downtime or a late evening after work.
Parking was reported directly in front, and another review places it close to metro access around Financial Centre and Emirates Towers. Bear in mind that one reviewer described the whole room as smoking, and the special shisha option as almost twice the regular price; the regular was reported at 79 AED.
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