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Sultan Palace Cafe
Al Hudaiba
Sultan Palace Cafe is a Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Al Hudaiba, with seafood among its stated specialties. Reviews describe it as a relaxed spot for shisha, light snacks, coffee and watching football, with a cosy atmosphere that suits casual meet-ups.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
260 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Football
The cafe is set up for watching football, making it a practical choice for match-time gatherings.
Cosy setting
Customers repeatedly describe the atmosphere as cosy, calm and suitable for relaxing after work.
Food quality
Reviews mention tasty food, including taboulah, seafood and simple snacks that offer good value.
Fresh juices
Fresh juices are described as surprisingly good, alongside the cafe's coffee and snacks.
Nearby parking
One detailed review reports a large car park within roughly 30 metres of the cafe.
Games
A review says customers can borrow cards and backgammon sets for a casual group visit.
What to Eat at Sultan Palace Cafe 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 Sultan Palace Cafe, 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 Sultan Palace Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Fresh juices Net +1
“Food and fresh juices are surprisingly good. Totally recommend this place. Great service from Yassir and Monica.”
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“Food and fresh juices are surprisingly good. Totally recommend this place. Great service from Yassir and Monica.”September 2025
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Freshly squeezed juices Net +1
“By far the best shisha in Dubai. Food is simple but taste really good value for the money. One of the places where you can go enjoy freshly squeezed juices or just a bow of pomegranate for only 10AED.”
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“By far the best shisha in Dubai. Food is simple but taste really good value for the money. One of the places where you can go enjoy freshly squeezed juices or just a bow of pomegranate for only 10AED.”November 2017
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Kunafa Net +1
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”
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“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”May 2022
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Lentil soup Net +1
“We always going there for sheesha . Nice place very polite staff , must try lentil soup . It was very gud .”
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“We always going there for sheesha . Nice place very polite staff , must try lentil soup . It was very gud .”April 2018
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Pomegranate Net +1
“By far the best shisha in Dubai. Food is simple but taste really good value for the money. One of the places where you can go enjoy freshly squeezed juices or just a bow of pomegranate for only 10AED.”
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“By far the best shisha in Dubai. Food is simple but taste really good value for the money. One of the places where you can go enjoy freshly squeezed juices or just a bow of pomegranate for only 10AED.”November 2017
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Spicy chili chicken Net +1
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”
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Review excerpts
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”May 2022
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Taboulah Net +1
“Very cosy place good for gathering and meeting friends, food very tasty especially taboulah 😋”
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“Very cosy place good for gathering and meeting friends, food very tasty especially taboulah 😋”July 2022
Drinks 4
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Coffee Net +1
“Every day off i had I come to sultan palace cafe i like the coffee they had and the atmosphere, Thank you monica you are very kind”
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“Every day off i had I come to sultan palace cafe i like the coffee they had and the atmosphere, Thank you monica you are very kind”September 2025
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Iraqi tea Net +1
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”
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Review excerpts
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”May 2022
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Manga juice Net +1
“Best cozy place they have my favourite manga juice 🧃 and apple shisha”
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“Best cozy place they have my favourite manga juice 🧃 and apple shisha”December 2024
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Pomegranate juice Net +1
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Me? I prefer to chill - relax for a few hours at Sultan Palace Cafe, get a refreshing pomegranate juice, some spicy chili chicken, Iraqi tea & delicious Kunafa - and watch a La Liga showdown or enjoy their Wi-Fi for a self-challenging Sudoku.”May 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm charges. If you are booking around a match, confirm whether any 60 charge is per person or for the whole bill before ordering.
Check availability. Ask what is currently available before relying on online photos; one customer found that the pictured cakes were not served.
Clarify ordering. If you only want shisha, ask about any ordering or seating rules upfront to avoid the complaint reported by one visitor.
Use nearby parking. A detailed review reports a large car park within 30 metres, which may be useful when visiting by car.
Bring friends. For a longer social visit, ask about borrowing cards or backgammon sets, which one reviewer used while relaxing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6B St
Al Hudaiba, Dubai
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Some customers report rude treatment, including being told to order something or leave when they wanted only shisha.
Minimum spend
A match-time visit led to a dispute over whether the 60 charge applied to the whole bill or each person.
Menu accuracy
One review calls the menu outdated and says the website was inactive, while another found pictured cakes unavailable.
Payment issue
A customer says staff wanted them to leave their passport during a payment problem.
Shisha variation
Although shisha is widely praised, some visits were less satisfying and one review preferred the ordinary over the special option.
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The Bottom Line
Sultan Palace Cafe in Al Hudaiba is a Lebanese restaurant and cafe with a strong cafe-and-shisha identity. You can come for shisha, coffee, light snacks or a casual meal, and several reviews specifically mention watching football here. Seafood is one of the business's stated specialties, while customers also mention fresh juices and tasty everyday dishes.
The atmosphere is a clear part of the appeal: reviews describe the place as cosy, calm and comfortable for meeting friends or unwinding after work. One detailed customer account mentions a large car park within 30 metres, plus cards and backgammon sets that guests can borrow. That makes it feel more like a hangout than a quick food stop.
There are practical cautions. Service reviews are mixed, with some customers praising the staff while others describe being told to order more or leave when requesting only shisha. A football booking also produced confusion over whether a 60 charge applied to the bill or each person, so confirm the terms first.
The menu has been criticised as outdated, and one customer found cakes shown in photos unavailable. Shisha is often praised, but a few visits were less satisfying.
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