Smooth Shisha
Several visitors describe balanced, long-lasting shisha, including a Lime Mint sheesha that stayed smooth without turning harsh.
Smokelab Hookah Cafe
Al Karama
Smokelab Hookah Cafe is a shisha cafe in Al Karama with a broad flavour selection, food and non-alcoholic drinks. Reviews point to a relaxed setting for watching matches on big screens, playing board games, or settling in over options such as Lime Mint sheesha and chicken momos.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,279 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Match Screens
The spacious setup includes a large central screen and several monitors, making it a practical choice for watching cricket or football with friends.
Cosy Seating
Visitors describe comfortable, relaxed seating across two floors, including upstairs tables overlooking the ground-floor area.
Food Choice
The menu has received praise for Indian dishes and casual plates; one review specifically recommends the chicken momos and shakes.
Board Games
Carrom, cards and other board games give groups something to do between shisha sessions or during a longer catch-up.
Birthday Help
A birthday reservation received complimentary decoration, a useful touch if you are planning a small celebration.
Valet Parking
One long-term reviewer reported free valet service, which can make an evening visit easier.
Tips for a Better Visit
Speak Early. If a flavour feels light or off, tell the team early; one visitor said adjustments could have been made sooner.
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance, particularly for a Friday evening or a celebration; one reviewer specifically advised booking ahead.
Try Late. For a quieter visit, consider going after midnight, when one reviewer found the venue less crowded.
Check Offers. Ask about current shisha promotions before ordering: reviews mention both buy-one-get-one deals and periods without weekday offers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
196 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Paan Kiwi
Paan Kiwi stood out as a favourite flavour for one reviewer, who described it as great.
Moroccan Mint Tea
Moroccan Mint Tea was one of the drinks praised alongside the shisha and nachos.
Lotus waffle with ice cream
A reviewer recommended the Lotus waffle with ice cream from the dessert menu.
Chicken Caesar salad
The chicken Caesar salad was singled out as superb by a repeat visitor.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Visits
One customer said the food and service were good on the first visit but poor on the next two.
Price Concerns
Some visitors found the shisha and food expensive for the area, especially when weekday offers were unavailable.
Mixed Shisha
Feedback is not uniform: one reviewer described their shisha as the worst they had experienced for the amount paid.
Low Energy
A review found the interior ordinary, with low energy and ambience despite the large hall and screens.
Average Food
Some customers found the food average or not good, so the kitchen may be less consistent than the shisha experience.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55 aed
Sheesha
“Sheesha price starts from 55 aed and goes upto 150+ aed”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Smokelab Hookah Cafe in Al Karama suits a relaxed evening built around shisha, food and sport. Reviews mention a large central screen plus several monitors for match nights, while carrom, cards and other board games give groups another way to pass the time. The two-floor layout includes spacious seating, and some visitors describe the lighting and atmosphere as cosy and comfortable.
Shisha is the main draw, with named favourites including Lime Mint, Paan Kiwi, Zaafran and Pan Berry Springwater. Several customers found their pipes smooth and well balanced; one Lime Mint order lasted well without becoming harsh. The food menu has also had strong moments, from chicken momos and shakes to nachos, Indian dishes and the chicken Caesar salad.
Chai, Moroccan Mint Tea and coffee receive particular praise, although food feedback is mixed. Service is often described as welcoming and attentive, and a birthday booking once received complimentary decoration. That said, experiences vary: some visitors reported poor shisha, average food or a noticeable drop in service on repeat visits.
Prices are not uniformly viewed as budget-friendly, with shisha reported from 55 AED to 150+ AED and a kabab paratha at 31 AED. Ask about current offers, book ahead on busy evenings, and consider after-midnight visits if you prefer fewer people.
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