Live shows
Live performances keep the evening moving and give the venue more energy than a standard dinner spot.
THE SHOW BY MAWAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE L.L.C
Business Bay
The Show by Mawal is a Business Bay lounge bar built around Arabic music, live singers and dance performances, with dinner served alongside the entertainment. Reviews mention beef tartare, calamari, teriyaki Salmon and Safron cake, making it suitable for a lively evening rather than a quiet meal.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
212 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh starters
The beef tartare and calamari were both described as fresh and full of flavour.
Strong atmosphere
Warm lighting, detailed decoration and high-floor Dubai views add to the night-out setting.
Standout dishes
One review specifically praised the teriyaki Salmon and Safron cake.
Good service
Some visits received attentive, friendly service, with one reviewer praising attention to small details.
Arabic music
Arabic music is a clear part of the lounge experience and appeals to guests seeking a music-led night out.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book before arriving; one reviewer explicitly says a reservation is needed.
Check bills. Review the bill before paying and ask about unexplained additions; one guest reported AED 400 added without explanation.
Check bottles. If ordering premium liquor, check the bottles and clarify what is being served; one reviewer alleged two bottles were refilled and tampered with.
Expect noise. This is not a quiet dinner setting: bring that expectation, especially when the DJ and shows are running.
Allow time. Shows may have long gaps, so allow for waiting between performances rather than expecting continuous acts.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 st floor Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Several reviews describe the food and drinks as expensive, including AED 300 for three glasses of wine.
Excessive volume
The music can be painfully loud, with one guest reporting partial hearing loss for two days.
Variable sound
Music quality is inconsistent: reviews describe both a top-notch night and very poor sound, singers and DJs.
Crowded tables
Tables were described as too close together, making it difficult to move a chair or leave a seat.
Service gaps
Reception and table service receive sharply mixed feedback, including complaints about rudeness, wrong orders and slow attention.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
300 AED
3 glasses of wine
“They charged me 300 AED for 3 glasses of wine, their wine was so weak it was like drinking fruit juice”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Show by Mawal is a Business Bay lounge bar for dinner with a strong nightlife focus: Arabic music, singers, DJs and dance performances share the evening with the food. It suits a date or group night when conversation is less important than a busy, stage-led atmosphere. The setting has detailed decoration, warm lighting and reported 49th-floor Dubai views.
Food reviews are mixed, but there are some specific bright spots. Beef tartare and calamari were described as fresh and flavourful, while another guest singled out the teriyaki Salmon and Safron cake. The menu has also been called limited, and some diners found the food ordinary or expensive, so this is not the place to choose purely for its cuisine.
The main caution is inconsistency. Some guests praise attentive service and a lively show, while others report rude reception, wrong orders, slow attention and poor DJ or sound quality. Volume can be extreme, smoke has bothered some visitors, and close-set tables may make moving around awkward.
Reserve in advance, check the bill for unexplained additions and clarify premium bottle orders before they arrive. Reviews mention AED 300 for three glasses of wine, so budget carefully rather than assuming lounge pricing will be modest.