Iftar variety
Ramadan buffets have included saj, pasta and kebab stations alongside a broad spread of Arabic dishes.
Sufra
Dubai Healthcare City
Sufra is a Mediterranean restaurant inside Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai Healthcare City. Guests come for hotel-style breakfast and dinner, while Ramadan reviews focus on elaborate iftar buffets with live saj and shawarma stations.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
130 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live shawarma
The shawarma station lets diners customise chicken shawarma with tahini, garlic, lettuce and chilli paste.
Fresh breakfast
Breakfast reviews mention fresh fruit and vegetables, a good range of dishes and made-to-order crepes.
Warm service
Several hotel guests describe the team as attentive and accommodating, including personalised food for children.
Family setting
The restaurant has been described as spacious, peaceful and friendly for children and family meals.
Ramadan atmosphere
Iftar reviews highlight modern interiors, Arabian decoration and a calm atmosphere suitable for group dining.
Dessert choice
Reviews mention Arabic sweets and Western desserts, with kunafa and muhalabiya singled out as worthwhile choices.
What to Eat at Sufra 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 Sufra, 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 Sufra got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Butter chicken Net +1
“My Kid wanted butter chicken and was not available and Chef Prakash went the extra mile to make sure my kid get it which was not suppose to be there.”
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Review excerpts
“My Kid wanted butter chicken and was not available and Chef Prakash went the extra mile to make sure my kid get it which was not suppose to be there.”August 2019
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Chocolate fountain Net +1
“However, the chocolate fountain was a delightful surprise that added a sweet touch to the evening and left a lasting impression.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the chocolate fountain was a delightful surprise that added a sweet touch to the evening and left a lasting impression.”April 2025
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Crepes Net +1
“The food was always nice and fresh. Always a nice variety. Fresh fruit and veg. The crepes made by vijay were the best according to my girls.”
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“The food was always nice and fresh. Always a nice variety. Fresh fruit and veg. The crepes made by vijay were the best according to my girls.”August 2025
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Kunaffa Net +1
“Make sure to try their kunaffa and muhalabiya, they are great.”
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Review excerpts
“Make sure to try their kunaffa and muhalabiya, they are great.”May 2019
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Muhalabiya Net +1
“Make sure to try their kunaffa and muhalabiya, they are great.”
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Review excerpts
“Make sure to try their kunaffa and muhalabiya, they are great.”May 2019
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Saj Net +1
“Multiple live stations were available for Shawerma, Saj and Pasta which contributed to the overall excellent experience.”
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“Multiple live stations were available for Shawerma, Saj and Pasta which contributed to the overall excellent experience.”May 2019
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Shawarma Net +1
“Customised shawarma is always most of us prefer. Here, shawarma was customised based on my favourite filings making it very delicious and lip smacking.”
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“Customised shawarma is always most of us prefer. Here, shawarma was customised based on my favourite filings making it very delicious and lip smacking.”April 2021
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Shawerma Net +1
“Multiple live stations were available for Shawerma, Saj and Pasta which contributed to the overall excellent experience.”
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Review excerpts
“Multiple live stations were available for Shawerma, Saj and Pasta which contributed to the overall excellent experience.”May 2019
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Shorbet adas Net +1
“Shorbet Adas is basically a lentil soup served along with some crisps and lemon whereas harira is a soup made up of chickpeas and chicken and some vermicelli . Both of them were tasting very yummy and good way to start the stupendous dinner.”
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Review excerpts
“Shorbet Adas is basically a lentil soup served along with some crisps and lemon whereas harira is a soup made up of chickpeas and chicken and some vermicelli . Both of them were tasting very yummy and good way to start the stupendous dinner.”April 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Pizza Net −1
“Food was not served fresh and was horrible pizza was taken 1hour and half to be served and very low quality of food staff not there it was not my first time but it is my last because it is not worthy to pay 250 dirhams for food only for such buffet i rate it 2 star as a maximum”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food was not served fresh and was horrible pizza was taken 1hour and half to be served and very low quality of food staff not there it was not my first time but it is my last because it is not worthy to pay 250 dirhams for food only for such buffet i rate it 2 star as a maximum”May 2017
Tips for a Better Visit
Check inclusions. Ask whether drinks are included in the buffet price; one diner was surprised that soft drinks were excluded.
Allow time. If visiting for hotel breakfast, allow for crowds or choose a quieter period.
Use underground parking. If driving, look for the underground car park; a review reports two hours of free parking there.
Check the map. Double-check the location before setting off, since one Google Maps pin led a visitor to the wrong place.
Ask stations. For iftar, ask which live stations are operating; reviews specifically mention saj, shawarma and grill counters.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights - 5668 20th St
Bur Dubai - Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent buffet
Some Eid and Ramadan visits reported limited variety, lukewarm dishes and slow refilling.
Value concerns
One diner considered a 280 AED buffet overpriced, especially because soft drinks were excluded.
Variable quality
Food quality has not been consistent: some reviews describe it as fresh, while others found it poor or underwhelming.
Parking confusion
One visitor said Google Maps directed them to the wrong place, making the restaurant difficult to find.
Busy breakfast
Breakfast can become crowded because of the number of hotel guests.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 149 per person
Iftar buffet
“At AED 149 per person, there Iftar buffet is quiet a steal”Google review · April 2021
179 AED per person
Iftar buffet
“This costs only 179 AED per person and it is worth every penny! Must visit Hayat Regency to enjoy some delicious iftar items from Arabic cuisine!”Google review · April 2022
280 AED
buffet
“Food completely overpriced - for a 280 AED buffet, the quantity and the range must have been better”Google review · January 2024
Aproxx 100 aed per persons
open buffet
“Saturday and Sunday also you can fined open buffet Aproxx 100 aed per persons”Google review · April 2023
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The Bottom Line
Sufra is a hotel restaurant in Dubai Healthcare City, inside Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. It suits diners looking for breakfast or dinner in a spacious setting, and its strongest review theme is Ramadan dining: past iftar spreads included live saj, shawarma, pasta and grill stations, plus Arabic desserts such as kunafa and muhalabiya. Breakfast also gets solid marks for fresh fruit and vegetables, broad choice and made-to-order items.
Families have appreciated the child-friendly approach, including personalised rice dishes for young guests. The dining room is regularly described as peaceful, modern and well suited to family or group meals. The main caution is consistency.
Some guests found the buffet fresh, varied and well organised, while others reported limited selection, lukewarm food and delays in replenishment, particularly during busy Eid or Ramadan services. Value has also been questioned: one review called a 280 AED buffet overpriced because soft drinks were not included. Before going, confirm whether the current arrangement is a buffet or set menu and ask exactly what the price covers.
Drivers can look for the underground parking, reported as free for two hours, but it is worth double-checking directions rather than relying blindly on the shared map pin.