Food variety
The buffet brings together Emirati, Arabic, Western and Asian dishes, with salads, grills and live stations.
The Majlis - DWTC
Trade Centre
The Majlis at DWTC is a family restaurant built around Ramadan gatherings, especially Iftar buffets in a spacious Arabesque-style hall. Reviews highlight its broad international food selection and live cooking stations, with enough room for families and children.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
334 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spread layout
The buffet is replicated across five locations, helping reduce queues around the counters during Iftar.
Desserts
Desserts are repeatedly singled out, including a notably broad dessert spread alongside the main buffet.
Family space
Children have room to feel comfortable, and one review mentions a designated kids area with popcorn, nuggets and fries.
Large venue
The hall is spacious and bright, making it practical for large family or group gatherings.
Free parking
Some Ramadan visits included complimentary parking, including access to the multi-storey parking lot.
What to Eat at The Majlis - DWTC 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 Majlis - DWTC, 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 The Majlis - DWTC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken kebabs Net +1
“The standout dishes include the succulent lamb ouzi, tender chicken kebabs, and the mouth-watering grilled fish.”
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“The standout dishes include the succulent lamb ouzi, tender chicken kebabs, and the mouth-watering grilled fish.”April 2023
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Chocolate pull me cake Net +1
“The food overall was quite average, nothing that stood out of the ordinary. To worsen my experience, I had asked the server to give me options of chocolate-ey desserts to which she had recommended the 'chocolate pull me cake' (i think thats what its called?) which was suprisingly delicious, however the second option was a brownie.”
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“The food overall was quite average, nothing that stood out of the ordinary. To worsen my experience, I had asked the server to give me options of chocolate-ey desserts to which she had recommended the 'chocolate pull me cake' (i think thats what its called?) which was suprisingly delicious, however the second option was a brownie.”July 2024
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Grilled fish Net +1
“The standout dishes include the succulent lamb ouzi, tender chicken kebabs, and the mouth-watering grilled fish.”
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“The standout dishes include the succulent lamb ouzi, tender chicken kebabs, and the mouth-watering grilled fish.”April 2023
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Iftar spread Net +1
“Visited The Majlis at DTC recently for Iftar and had an absolutely fantastic experience! The ambiance was delightful, and the Iftar spread was truly sumptuous, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes.”
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“Visited The Majlis at DTC recently for Iftar and had an absolutely fantastic experience! The ambiance was delightful, and the Iftar spread was truly sumptuous, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes.”April 2024
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Lamb ouzi Net +1
“The standout dishes include the succulent lamb ouzi, tender chicken kebabs, and the mouth-watering grilled fish.”
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“The standout dishes include the succulent lamb ouzi, tender chicken kebabs, and the mouth-watering grilled fish.”April 2023
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Sahour meals Net +1
“The service is good, the food is tasty but the portions is not much (for Sahour meals).”
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“The service is good, the food is tasty but the portions is not much (for Sahour meals).”April 2022
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Suhoor Net +1
“I highly recommend this place in Ramadan for Iftar and Suhoor Amazing experience”
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“I highly recommend this place in Ramadan for Iftar and Suhoor Amazing experience”March 2025
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Arabic coffee Net +1
“Arabic coffee is a must there you should try it.”
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“Arabic coffee is a must there you should try it.”April 2022
What to Avoid (3)
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Cheese saj Net −1
“It’s a 500 AED minimum spend per table and prices are very affordable and not crazy expensive BUT we were all disappointed with the quality of drinks (Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea) felt as if you are drinking water as they were very light and also cheese saj was almost tasteless.. hope they improve their quality .”
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Critical review excerpts
“It’s a 500 AED minimum spend per table and prices are very affordable and not crazy expensive BUT we were all disappointed with the quality of drinks (Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea) felt as if you are drinking water as they were very light and also cheese saj was almost tasteless.. hope they improve their quality .”April 2022
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Moroccan mint tea Net −1
“It’s a 500 AED minimum spend per table and prices are very affordable and not crazy expensive BUT we were all disappointed with the quality of drinks (Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea) felt as if you are drinking water as they were very light and also cheese saj was almost tasteless.. hope they improve their quality .”
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Critical review excerpts
“It’s a 500 AED minimum spend per table and prices are very affordable and not crazy expensive BUT we were all disappointed with the quality of drinks (Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea) felt as if you are drinking water as they were very light and also cheese saj was almost tasteless.. hope they improve their quality .”April 2022
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Turkish coffee Net −1
“It’s a 500 AED minimum spend per table and prices are very affordable and not crazy expensive BUT we were all disappointed with the quality of drinks (Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea) felt as if you are drinking water as they were very light and also cheese saj was almost tasteless.. hope they improve their quality .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“It’s a 500 AED minimum spend per table and prices are very affordable and not crazy expensive BUT we were all disappointed with the quality of drinks (Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea) felt as if you are drinking water as they were very light and also cheese saj was almost tasteless.. hope they improve their quality .”April 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm booking. If you are booking a group, confirm by phone and email before travelling; one party received no response for two weeks.
Check Suhoor. Ask whether a buffet is running at Suhoor: one review found that the buffet was not served during Suhoor time.
Ask about shisha. If children or anyone with asthma is attending, clarify the shisha setup and age policy before booking.
Verify parking. Check the current parking route and signage in advance, as one guest reported walking around 2km to reach the venue.
Check refills. For Iftar, arrive on time and ask when buffet stations will be replenished; a guest said shawarma and ice cream were removed by 7.
Check portions. Ask about dessert portions and prices before ordering: a brownie order arrived as a large tray and cost AED 275.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai World Trade Centre - Za'abeel Hall - 6 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second, Dubai
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Booking communication is a recurring concern, with reports of unanswered calls and emails as well as slow table clearing.
Food consistency
Food quality varies by visit; some guests reported cold main courses, limited flavour or dishes being removed early.
Shisha policy
A Suhoor guest said shisha and age restrictions were not clearly communicated before arrival.
High pricing
Several reviews felt the buffet or overall experience did not justify prices of AED 215 to AED 250.
Parking confusion
Parking arrangements have been described as difficult, with poor signage and a long walk from the car park.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 215
this iftar
“AED 215 for this iftar is inappropriate”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
The Majlis at DWTC is a Ramadan-focused family dining venue in Trade Centre, with Iftar and some Suhoor experiences in a large Arabesque-style hall. The main draw is the buffet: reviews mention Emirati, Arabic, Western and Asian food, hot and cold mezzes, grills, seafood, salads, drinks and live cooking stations. Desserts are a consistent highlight, while a designated kids area has included popcorn, nuggets and fries.
The spacious setup works for families and large groups, and one clever touch is the buffet being replicated across five locations, which can reduce crowding at the counters. Some guests also found the atmosphere elegant, organised and comfortable for children. Free parking was available for certain Ramadan visits, although other reviewers described confusing signage, traffic and a long walk from the car park.
Experiences are mixed. Several diners praised the food and attentive staff, but others reported cold or average dishes, slow plate clearing and buffet items disappearing early. Booking communication is another weak point, with unanswered calls and emails reported.
If you are considering Suhoor, confirm whether a buffet is actually served and ask about shisha and age restrictions before arriving. Prices mentioned by customers range from AED 190 to AED 250 per person for Iftar, with some additional or unexpectedly large dessert charges reported.