Night brunch
Night brunch includes unlimited starters, one main and dessert, with unlimited drinks mentioned in another review.
The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, Dubai Design District
Dubai Design District
The Lighthouse is an all-day Mediterranean restaurant and concept store in Dubai Design District, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and brunch. Reviews particularly point to its French toast and lively evening brunches with live music.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
908 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
Live singers and DJs give evening brunches and dinners a more animated feel than a standard meal.
Breakfast favourites
French toast, eggs Benedict and shakshuka are repeatedly mentioned as worthwhile breakfast orders.
Dietary welcome
A gluten-free family said they felt welcomed and enjoyed dishes including tiger prawns and fish and chicken pilaf.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is praised for its relaxed setting and views, especially for evening visits.
Retail corner
The in-restaurant shop carries items such as perfumes, designer plates and handmade goods.
What to Eat at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, Dubai Design District 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 The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, Dubai Design District, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, Dubai Design District, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Burrata Net +2
“We had 3 mezze (burrata, ceviche and the salmon). The burrata and the salmon were great, the ceviche lacked a little bit of flavour.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had 3 mezze (burrata, ceviche and the salmon). The burrata and the salmon were great, the ceviche lacked a little bit of flavour.”August 2017
“Tip: must try their grilled chicken souvlaki and their infused homemade ice tea also the burratta was worth to try.”December 2017
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French toast Net +2
“The French toast is a must have!”
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Review excerpts
“The French toast is a must have!”October 2017
“The kids liked the French toast.”February 2020
Honorable mentions (28)
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Egg benedict Net +1
“Egg Benedict is the thing I always order when trying new places, and that's delicious.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Egg Benedict is the thing I always order when trying new places, and that's delicious.”March 2019
“I ordered The Spanish Latte it was the best and I order Eggs Benedict which was just perfect the hollandaise sauce was delicious too 😍.”April 2021
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Almond croissant Net +1
“We had nice latter and almond croissant was mouth-watering with thin crisp.”
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Review excerpts
“We had nice latter and almond croissant was mouth-watering with thin crisp.”February 2021
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Bbq ribs Net +1
“the BBQ ribs are very good amazing job”
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Review excerpts
“the BBQ ribs are very good amazing job”May 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“First up, let's talk perfection. Their Calamari is a revelation - crispy, tender, and oh-so-right (something most places stumble on, trust me!).”
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Review excerpts
“First up, let's talk perfection. Their Calamari is a revelation - crispy, tender, and oh-so-right (something most places stumble on, trust me!).”January 2024
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Carrot cake Net +1
“However, the true star of the show was the high-quality food. The desserts, particularly the carrot cake, stood out as some of the best I've encountered in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the true star of the show was the high-quality food. The desserts, particularly the carrot cake, stood out as some of the best I've encountered in Dubai.”February 2024
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Cherry tomato and goat cheese salad Net +1
“One of my favorites in Dubai. Delicious food with bright and welcoming setting. Try the cherry tomato and goat cheese salad... heavenly!”
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Review excerpts
“One of my favorites in Dubai. Delicious food with bright and welcoming setting. Try the cherry tomato and goat cheese salad... heavenly!”November 2019
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Chicken pilaf Net +1
“We are a gluten free family and we felt welcomed, enjoyed almost everything on the menu and the flavors are amazing from the tiger prawns to the fish and chicken pilaf all were amazing for sure coming back again thank you”
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Review excerpts
“We are a gluten free family and we felt welcomed, enjoyed almost everything on the menu and the flavors are amazing from the tiger prawns to the fish and chicken pilaf all were amazing for sure coming back again thank you”March 2026
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Croissant with scrambled eggs with avocado and bacon Net +1
“I tried their croissant with scrambled eggs with avocado and bacon, it’s really good but it’s a bit heavy and it made me full for the whole day.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried their croissant with scrambled eggs with avocado and bacon, it’s really good but it’s a bit heavy and it made me full for the whole day.”August 2020
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Double chocolate cake Net +1
“The grilled octopus and the double chocolate cake are highly recommended to try.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled octopus and the double chocolate cake are highly recommended to try.”January 2024
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Eggs florentine Net +1
“The Eggs Florentine was soso goood. make sure you order them soft or runny 🍳”
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Review excerpts
“The Eggs Florentine was soso goood. make sure you order them soft or runny 🍳”February 2019
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Fish pilaf Net +1
“We are a gluten free family and we felt welcomed, enjoyed almost everything on the menu and the flavors are amazing from the tiger prawns to the fish and chicken pilaf all were amazing for sure coming back again thank you”
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Review excerpts
“We are a gluten free family and we felt welcomed, enjoyed almost everything on the menu and the flavors are amazing from the tiger prawns to the fish and chicken pilaf all were amazing for sure coming back again thank you”March 2026
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Grilled chicken souvlaki Net +1
“Tip: must try their grilled chicken souvlaki and their infused homemade ice tea also the burratta was worth to try.”
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Review excerpts
“Tip: must try their grilled chicken souvlaki and their infused homemade ice tea also the burratta was worth to try.”December 2017
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Grilled chicken souvlaki sandwich Net +1
“Had the grilled chicken souvlaki sandwich : made with tzatziki, marinated onions, tomatoes & sumac. It was delicious !”
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Review excerpts
“Had the grilled chicken souvlaki sandwich : made with tzatziki, marinated onions, tomatoes & sumac. It was delicious !”November 2020
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“The grilled octopus and the double chocolate cake are highly recommended to try.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled octopus and the double chocolate cake are highly recommended to try.”January 2024
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Milk cake Net +1
“Dessert? Brace yourself for Milk Cake and Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Light House twist – think heavenly textures and flavours you won't find anywhere else.”
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Review excerpts
“Dessert? Brace yourself for Milk Cake and Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Light House twist – think heavenly textures and flavours you won't find anywhere else.”January 2024
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Night brunch Net +1
“I tried their night brunch and it was awesome. There is a wide selection of delicious starters and mains from different types of cuisines.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried their night brunch and it was awesome. There is a wide selection of delicious starters and mains from different types of cuisines.”January 2024
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Omelette Net +1
“Omelette is also nice.”
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Review excerpts
“Omelette is also nice.”March 2019
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Orange and passion fruit mix Net +1
“i I taste strawberry milkshake and orange and passion fruit mix...... orange and passion fruit mix is very tasty....I like it more than strawberry milkshake.....”
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Review excerpts
“i I taste strawberry milkshake and orange and passion fruit mix...... orange and passion fruit mix is very tasty....I like it more than strawberry milkshake.....”April 2019
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Paloma Net +1
“And oh, their cocktails! The Paloma is tequila, grapefruit, and sunshine in a glass.”
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Review excerpts
“And oh, their cocktails! The Paloma is tequila, grapefruit, and sunshine in a glass.”January 2024
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Salmon bed on okra with tomatoes Net +1
“My favourite restaurant... Amazing tasty food... interesting menu... i love Avocado Toast and Shakshokah at breakfast.. Salmon bed on Okra with tomatoes is the best one plus Tuna salad... Great ambience... Easy access.. very busy place.. highly recommend”
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Review excerpts
“My favourite restaurant... Amazing tasty food... interesting menu... i love Avocado Toast and Shakshokah at breakfast.. Salmon bed on Okra with tomatoes is the best one plus Tuna salad... Great ambience... Easy access.. very busy place.. highly recommend”March 2019
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Seafood risotto Net +1
“The seafood risotto was incredible. Will definitely be coming back here.”
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Review excerpts
“The seafood risotto was incredible. Will definitely be coming back here.”August 2017
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Shakshokah Net +1
“My favourite restaurant... Amazing tasty food... interesting menu... i love Avocado Toast and Shakshokah at breakfast.. Salmon bed on Okra with tomatoes is the best one plus Tuna salad... Great ambience... Easy access.. very busy place.. highly recommend”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favourite restaurant... Amazing tasty food... interesting menu... i love Avocado Toast and Shakshokah at breakfast.. Salmon bed on Okra with tomatoes is the best one plus Tuna salad... Great ambience... Easy access.. very busy place.. highly recommend”March 2019
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Spicy shakshoka Net +1
“Spicy Shakshoka is a must 😋”
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Review excerpts
“Spicy Shakshoka is a must 😋”May 2021
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Steak frites Net +1
“The Steak Frites, a masterpiece of juicy steak, mushroom and peppercorn sauce, and Parmesan chips is art you can devour.”
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“The Steak Frites, a masterpiece of juicy steak, mushroom and peppercorn sauce, and Parmesan chips is art you can devour.”January 2024
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Sticky toffee pudding Net +1
“Dessert? Brace yourself for Milk Cake and Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Light House twist – think heavenly textures and flavours you won't find anywhere else.”
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Review excerpts
“Dessert? Brace yourself for Milk Cake and Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Light House twist – think heavenly textures and flavours you won't find anywhere else.”January 2024
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Tiger prawns Net +1
“We are a gluten free family and we felt welcomed, enjoyed almost everything on the menu and the flavors are amazing from the tiger prawns to the fish and chicken pilaf all were amazing for sure coming back again thank you”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We are a gluten free family and we felt welcomed, enjoyed almost everything on the menu and the flavors are amazing from the tiger prawns to the fish and chicken pilaf all were amazing for sure coming back again thank you”March 2026
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Truffle rigatoni Net +1
“Then comes the Truffle Rigatoni, a creamy, al dente dreamland adorned with mushrooms, truffle shavings, and shallots that'll have you dancing a happy carb jig.”
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Review excerpts
“Then comes the Truffle Rigatoni, a creamy, al dente dreamland adorned with mushrooms, truffle shavings, and shallots that'll have you dancing a happy carb jig.”January 2024
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Avocado toast Net 0
Mixed feedback
“My favourite restaurant... Amazing tasty food... interesting menu... i love Avocado Toast and Shakshokah at breakfast.. Salmon bed on Okra with tomatoes is the best one plus Tuna salad... Great ambience... Easy access.. very busy place.. highly recommend”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“My favourite restaurant... Amazing tasty food... interesting menu... i love Avocado Toast and Shakshokah at breakfast.. Salmon bed on Okra with tomatoes is the best one plus Tuna salad... Great ambience... Easy access.. very busy place.. highly recommend”March 2019
Drinks 4
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Infused homemade ice tea Net +1
“Tip: must try their grilled chicken souvlaki and their infused homemade ice tea also the burratta was worth to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tip: must try their grilled chicken souvlaki and their infused homemade ice tea also the burratta was worth to try.”December 2017
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Prosecco Net +1
“Two glasses of Prosecco just made everything perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Two glasses of Prosecco just made everything perfect.”March 2019
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Spanish latte Net +1
“I ordered The Spanish Latte it was the best and I order Eggs Benedict which was just perfect the hollandaise sauce was delicious too 😍.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered The Spanish Latte it was the best and I order Eggs Benedict which was just perfect the hollandaise sauce was delicious too 😍.”April 2021
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Strawberry milkshake Net +1
“i I taste strawberry milkshake and orange and passion fruit mix...... orange and passion fruit mix is very tasty....I like it more than strawberry milkshake.....”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“i I taste strawberry milkshake and orange and passion fruit mix...... orange and passion fruit mix is very tasty....I like it more than strawberry milkshake.....”April 2019
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Ceviche Net −1
“We had 3 mezze (burrata, ceviche and the salmon). The burrata and the salmon were great, the ceviche lacked a little bit of flavour.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had 3 mezze (burrata, ceviche and the salmon). The burrata and the salmon were great, the ceviche lacked a little bit of flavour.”August 2017
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Shakshoka Net −1
“The shakshoka was salty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The shakshoka was salty.”February 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask packages. Ask about the drinks package before ordering; one review specifically said the package was worthwhile.
Try brunch. For an evening outing, check the night brunch: reviews mention unlimited starters, a main, dessert and drinks.
Order softly. If ordering eggs Benedict or Florentine, specify soft or runny eggs if that is your preference.
Consider aperitivo. The Aperitivo Menu was reported at 85 AE for two drinks and two bar bites, making it a clearly priced option.
Plan parking. If arriving with someone who needs an easy drop-off, check the parking setup first; one visitor found the area blocked.
Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating when you want the brighter, more relaxed setting that several reviews enjoyed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Building No.6
Zaa'beel Second - Dubai Design District, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several reviews find portions and dishes expensive, including a 75-dirham avocado toast and small portions relative to price.
Inconsistent cooking
One visit received well-done eggs Benedict instead of medium eggs, while the fries were described as greasy.
Slow service
Reviews mention long waits for dessert, water and table clearing, particularly during an earlier visit.
Parking access
A reviewer found the drop-off area obstructed by parked cars and being used for valet parking.
Coffee response
One café visit involved an overly milky coffee and an unhelpful response when the customer raised the concern.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
130 aed
lemonade, calamari tapas and padron pepper
“On a Happy hour, lemonade, calamari tapas and padron pepper costs 130 aed”Google review · January 2026
75 dirhams
small avocado toast
“75 dirhams for small avocado toast”Google review · October 2025
7 dirhams
tiny pieces of mushrooms
“And 7 dirhams for tiny pieces of mushrooms”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Lighthouse is an all-day Mediterranean restaurant and concept store in Dubai Design District. You can come for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a drinks-led evening, with reviews highlighting the French toast, eggs Benedict, burrata and grilled octopus. The in-restaurant retail corner adds perfumes, designer plates and handmade goods to the visit.
Breakfast is a major draw, while the evening brunch is more of an occasion: reviewers describe broad starter and main selections, desserts, drinks and live music. The carrot cake, double chocolate cake, cocktails and fish also receive specific praise. Outdoor seating is popular for its relaxed atmosphere and views, and the room can work for a date, business lunch or a larger group.
Value is less consistent. One reviewer paid 75 dirhams for a small avocado toast, and another found a 130 AED happy-hour order of lemonade, calamari tapas and padron pepper poor value. Portions have also been called small.
Food execution can vary, including well-done eggs Benedict ordered medium and greasy fries. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, but older reviews report slow table clearing and delays with water, dessert and coffee. If driving, plan the drop-off carefully; one visitor found it blocked by parked cars and valet use.