Shisha
Several reviewers enjoyed the shisha, including the cafe’s special flavour and other well-liked flavours.
Shisha Land Cafe
International City
Shisha Land Cafe is a hookah bar in International City where visitors come for shisha, drinks and casual food. Reviews point to a spacious, relaxed setting with seating for groups, private cabins and dishes such as kunafa and shawarma crepe, though service and ordering policies can vary.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
342 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Atmosphere
The venue has ambient lighting, cozy seating and open-space, cabin and outdoor areas for relaxing or meeting friends.
Private Cabins
Private cabins with smart TVs give groups and couples a more secluded way to spend time at the cafe.
Food
Reviewers specifically praised the pasta, shawarma crepe and chicken burger, while another called the cafe’s food delicious.
Parking
One reviewer found the location and parking easy to access, which is useful when visiting by car.
Friendly Service
Some visitors describe the staff as professional, attentive and welcoming, with service that made them comfortable returning.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Minimum. Ask about the table minimum before sitting, especially for a light shisha-and-drink order; one customer was quoted 100 AED.
Check Bills. Review the receipt and confirm every item before paying; a customer said an unrequested 20 AED water charge appeared.
Confirm Orders. Repeat drink details when ordering: one review says 7 Up with ice and lime was charged as a different mint drink.
Confirm Food. If you are visiting mainly to eat, check that the kitchen is operating before ordering, as one table was later told there was no chef.
Allow Time. Leave extra time for charcoal changes and service, since reviewers describe charcoal arriving slowly and going cold.
Drive Over. Parking may be convenient if you are coming by car; one reviewer specifically found the location and parking easy to access.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Warsan 1 St
Warsan First - Dubai International City, 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
Table Charges
Several reviews report minimum-order pressure, including a 100 AED table charge that may not suit a shisha-and-drink visit.
Order Pressure
Groups have reported being told to order one shisha per person or add more items even when their existing order was substantial.
Slow Service
Reviews mention delayed service, slow charcoal replacement and staff who were not familiar with menu items.
Bill Disputes
Some customers say bills were not shown clearly and that unrequested water, lemon or larger portions were added or charged.
Inconsistent Quality
Experiences vary: one reviewer found the kunafa dry and old, while others praised the food and shisha.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20aed
lemon slice in my drink
“They also charge me 20aed for lemon slice in My drink”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Shisha Land Cafe is a hookah bar in International City built around shisha, drinks and relaxed social visits. Customers mention the cafe’s special shisha flavour, kunafa and shawarma crepe, while the spacious layout includes open seating, cabins and outdoor areas. Private cabins with smart TVs are a notable option for couples or groups wanting more privacy.
Food feedback is mixed but includes specific successes: one table enjoyed pasta, shawarma crepe and a chicken burger, and another review called the food delicious. The shisha also receives both strong praise and complaints about weak flavour, short sessions or delayed charcoal. Service can be warm and attentive, but other visits involved staff who did not know the menu, language barriers and slow responses.
Parking has been described as easy to access. The biggest practical caution is ordering policy. Multiple reviewers say groups were pressured to order one shisha per person or add items, while another reports a 100 AED table minimum.
Prices and billing also deserve attention: customers mention extra water or lemon charges, unshown receipts and menu-price discrepancies. Ask about the minimum before sitting, confirm every order and check the bill carefully. If food is your priority, confirm the kitchen is operating before ordering.
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