The Growhouse by One Life

The Growhouse by One Life

Al Quoz

Restaurant Closed 04 257 3984

The Growhouse by One Life is a spacious Al Quoz restaurant in Alserkal Avenue built around an upstairs indoor farm. Reviews point to handmade-feeling food such as Turkish eggs and Steak Cubano, with greenery, natural light and room to work or meet friends.

Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
312 ratings
5★
75%
4★
12%
3★
4%
2★
2%
1★
6%

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The Good Stuff

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Indoor farm

An upstairs greenhouse grows herbs and vegetables, adding a visible farm-to-table element to the meal.

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Big portions

Several diners found the portions generous; one said many dishes could easily serve two.

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What to Eat at The Growhouse by One Life

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Growhouse by One Life, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

  1. Chicken skewers Net +2
    “From food I would totally recommend: Chicken skewers Steak Cubano”
  2. Filthy falafel wrap Net +2
    “We tried the Flat White, Hibiscus Iced Tea, and the Filthy Falafel Wrap—a satisfying combination for a relaxed afternoon.”
  3. Fries Net +2
    “We had a huge pizza (yow really 🤤), fries (fresh crispy potatoes) , their drinks were fresh fruit smoothies (SUPER!) The ambiance of the place is relaxing and earthy.”
  4. Margherita pizza Net +2
    “Wonderful Margherita pizza.”
Honorable mentions (19)
  1. Turkish eggs Net +1
    “The feta and spinach tortellini had that handmade feel, the Turkish eggs and the steak cubano were solid, and the prices are fair for what arrives.”
  2. Avo on toast Net +1
    “It was so good we stopped talking to each other 😂 Pix showing Turkish eggs / pulled beef Benedict / Avo on toast 🤤🤤🤤🤤”
  3. Brookie Net +1
    “The brookie was sweet but still delicious.”
  4. Buratta pizza dough appetizer Net +1
    “The food is incredible! We tried a variety of foods including sandwiches, their salad and the buratta pizza dough appetizer - everyone was super happy with their choices. The portions sizes are quite big too.”
  5. Croissant Net +1
    “The croissant was fresh, buttery, and perfectly flaky, and the lemon mint drink was super refreshing and well-balanced.”
  6. Feta and spinach tortellini Net +1
    “The feta and spinach tortellini had that handmade feel, the Turkish eggs and the steak cubano were solid, and the prices are fair for what arrives.”
  7. Fillet steaks Net +1
    “Also ordered both the tenderloin (7/10) and fillet steaks (7/10) - both pretty good.”
  8. House staff chicken Net +1
    “We ate the house staff chicken and the salads and it was all great.”
  9. Iskender Net +1
    “I ordered some Turkish food, and everything was absolutely delicious. The kebab was tender and flavorful, and the Iskender was amazing.”
  10. Kebab Net +1
    “I ordered some Turkish food, and everything was absolutely delicious. The kebab was tender and flavorful, and the Iskender was amazing.”
  11. Ketchup Net +1
    “We even ordered ketchup, and they served a homemade version that was absolutely delicious.”
  12. Manousha Net +1
    “Food for me was ok , Turkish egg was lot of garlic . Manousha was really delicious .”
  13. Pulled beef benedict Net +1
    “It was so good we stopped talking to each other 😂 Pix showing Turkish eggs / pulled beef Benedict / Avo on toast 🤤🤤🤤🤤”
  14. Steak and fries Net +1
    “Had their steak and fries, margherita pizza, and peanut butter smoothie 🤤 it was soooo good definitely gonna come back to try again soon!”
  15. Tenderloin Net +1
    “Also ordered both the tenderloin (7/10) and fillet steaks (7/10) - both pretty good.”
  16. Tuna melt Net +1
    “We were served by Annabelle. Service and food were great, all staff were attentive and friendly. We ordered the burgers, tuna melt (bread was so soft and tasty) and crepes - huge!!”
  17. V60 (cold brew) Net +1
    “Been here twice, their drinks menu is something I really liked. Their hibiscus iced drink, V60 (cold brew) & their passion fruit smoothie.”
  18. Vegan tiramisu Net +1
    “I found the The best vegan Tiramisu I ever had in my life. OMG I am in love with the Tiramisu. It's a must try.”
  19. Steak Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The steak 10/10, probably the best in Dubai! The coffee 10/10, nice brew, crema and amount. The cup could be warmer.”

Drinks 6

  1. Cappuccino Net +1
    “The cappuccino taste got full marks. Very good beans and roast. But not made correctly. Gave them a chance with a second cup and they nailed it.”
  2. Coconut water Net +1
    “And the coconut water in the actual coconut is a really nice touch.”
  3. Latte Net +1
    “🔹 Food & Drinks: Simple, reliable, and tasty. Latte and matcha are exactly what you’d expect from a non-specialty coffee spot. Nice treat - free peaces of watermelon.”
  4. Lemon mint drink Net +1
    “The croissant was fresh, buttery, and perfectly flaky, and the lemon mint drink was super refreshing and well-balanced.”
  5. Passion fruit smoothie Net +1
    “Been here twice, their drinks menu is something I really liked. Their hibiscus iced drink, V60 (cold brew) & their passion fruit smoothie.”
  6. Peanut butter smoothie Net +1
    “Had their steak and fries, margherita pizza, and peanut butter smoothie 🤤 it was soooo good definitely gonna come back to try again soon!”
What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

  1. Fish cakes Net −1
    “However, the zucchini, sea bass and fish cakes missed the mark mainly due to flavors and being over oily.”
  2. San sebastián cheesecake Net −1
    “We had San Sebastián cheesecake for desert and although it was decent the milk had curdled ruining the texture and flavor.”
  3. Sea bass Net −1
    “However, the zucchini, sea bass and fish cakes missed the mark mainly due to flavors and being over oily.”
  4. Tiramisu Net −1
    “Tiramisu 0/10 fake, blunt, tasteless. Italians will find it offensive.”
  5. Tortellini lemon & pistachio with ricotta & butter Net −1
    “Beautiful place, great atmosphere, unfortunately I ordered the TORTELLINI lemon & pistachio with ricotta & butter and I really think they should remove this option from the menu, ate it because I was hungry but the flavours doesn’t make any sense honestly, it was so weird, my friends also tried it trying to understand what was the dish about.”
  6. Zucchini Net −1
    “However, the zucchini, sea bass and fish cakes missed the mark mainly due to flavors and being over oily.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Call ahead. For a Saturday lunch or weekend breakfast, call ahead or allow extra time because the venue can fill up.

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Plan parking. Parking at Alserkal Avenue can be limited; try parking outside and walking in, or use the Avenue’s valet service.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Alserkal Avenue - Warehouse 7
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
04 257 3984
Mon8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Busy periods

Alserkal Avenue can be busy, with waits, queues and occasional difficulty getting a table at peak times.

Service lapses

Service is often praised but can be inconsistent; requests were sometimes missed or misunderstood when the restaurant was busy.

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The Bottom Line

The Growhouse by One Life is a spacious Al Quoz restaurant in Alserkal Avenue where the upstairs greenhouse is part of the experience, not just decoration. You can visit the plantation area, work on free WiFi, or settle in for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Turkish eggs, Steak Cubano, pizza and the vegan tiramisu are among the named dishes that reviewers returned to or singled out.

The strongest pattern is fresh, generous cooking. Diners mention homemade sauces, crispy fresh potatoes, tender chicken and a traditional pizza oven producing a thin, crisp crust. Coffee also receives good marks, while the room gets described as airy, earthy, bright and comfortable for meetings, families and relaxed catch-ups.

Children may enjoy seeing the growing area and vintage water pump. There are a few reasons to plan rather than simply drop in. Weekend mornings can bring a waiting list, Saturday lunch can be busy and even weekday waits of 5–15 minutes were reported.

Parking around Alserkal Avenue is limited, though valet is available. Breakfast ends at noon, and vegan choices are limited. Service is generally warm but occasionally misses requests.

Music has also divided opinion, with one diner finding loud American hip hop at odds with the calm greenhouse setting.

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