Flavour range
Reviews mention more than 100 sheesha flavours, giving groups plenty of options to compare or mix.
The Sheesha Factory Cafe
Oud Metha
The Sheesha Factory Cafe is a large hookah lounge and eatery in Oud Metha, known for an extensive flavour menu and a lively, social setting. You can settle in for a long sheesha session, order dishes such as penne Alfredo or Makhmali tikka, and play board games with friends.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,796 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Long sessions
The African Safari hookah was reported to last more than three hours, making it suited to unhurried evenings.
Food variety
The menu covers Indian and fusion dishes, with reviews specifically praising items such as Wild Prawns & Aloha.
Board games
Tables have games including Ludo, Sequence, Chess and Cards, giving groups something to do between orders.
Table service
A table-button system was praised for bringing staff promptly when pressed, useful in a busy lounge.
Spacious layout
One first-time visitor found the café spacious, well-ventilated and not too loud during their visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Come before 9–10PM if you want a better chance of finding a table, especially with a larger group.
Expect walk-ins. Plan around walk-in seating rather than a reservation; arriving at a quieter time may save you a wait.
Choose daytime. For easier conversation and a calmer atmosphere, try visiting earlier in the day instead of during the loud evening period.
Check sheesha. If the flavour or strength is off, tell the staff promptly; one reviewer said they were considerate when asked to fix it.
Confirm access. Do not assume it suits a family outing: a recent review specifically says children are not allowed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
35 10th St
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Makhmali tikka
A recent diner specifically called this dish delicious.
Crispy corn
Crispy corn was identified as one reviewer's favourite dish.
Penne Alfredo pasta
This pasta was praised for its creamy texture, flavour and cooking.
Frozen Berry and Mint
These two sheesha flavours were described as refreshing and smooth.
Common Concerns
Heavy smoke
One diner reported thick smoke, no non-smoking section and food picking up a sheesha aftertaste.
Loud music
The music and conversation can become too loud for meetings or quiet conversation.
Inconsistent sheesha
Several reviews describe uneven flavour or strength, including one order that remained mostly tobacco-scented after two changes.
Crowded evenings
The café can become quite busy around 9–10PM, while other reviews mention weekday and match-day crowding.
No children
A recent review states that children are not allowed, so families should check this before making plans.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 60 AED
sheesha
“Staff were polite and the prices are honestly great—sheesha around 60 AED, mains under 50—but that doesn’t make up for eating smoky food while feeling watched”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Sheesha Factory Cafe is a big, social hookah lounge and eatery in Oud Metha. Its main draw is choice: reviews mention more than 100 sheesha flavours, and one group said the African Safari hookah lasted over three hours. It is the sort of place where an evening can stretch out rather than a quick smoke between errands.
Food is more than an afterthought. Named favourites include Makhmali tikka, crispy corn, penne Alfredo pasta and Wild Prawns & Aloha, while the wider menu leans towards Indian and fusion dishes. Mocktails, juices, coffee and Moroccan tea give non-smokers something to order too, although one cappuccino review found the coffee only moderately strong.
The setting is dim, energetic and designed for groups, with Ludo, Sequence, Chess and Cards available at tables. It can also be useful for watching cricket, football or Champions League matches. On the other hand, smoke and noise are recurring concerns: one diner said food tasted of sheesha, and others found conversation difficult.
Seating is walk-in only, and the café often fills up around 9–10PM, so arrive earlier for a group or a quieter table. Children are not allowed. Prices were described as reasonable by some reviewers, though one reported sheesha around 60 AED and mains under 50 AED.
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