The Spice Tree - Urban Eatery

Name: The Spice Tree - Urban Eatery
Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences - 1st Floor - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St, Al Mankhool, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971503872085

Al Mankhool

Restaurant Closed 0 503 872 085

The Spice Tree - Urban Eatery is an all-day restaurant in Al Mankhool, known in reviews for its wide breakfast buffet and Indian-led international menu. You can choose buffet or à la carte dining in a spacious setting, but alcohol is not served.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

338 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast variety

The breakfast buffet covers Mediterranean, Indian and continental choices, plus breads, fruit, drinks and desserts.

Vegetarian choice

Breakfast reviews specifically highlight plentiful Indian vegetarian options, while dinner reviews mention vegetarian dishes and starters.

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What to Eat at The Spice Tree - Urban Eatery

These items at The Spice Tree - Urban Eatery got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Hummuses Net +2

“For the first time I’ve tried so many options of hummuses, I’m impressed.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Alu and paneer kulcha Net +1

“We tried their Indian vegetarian dishes and starters- Beetroot Shami Kabab, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer Pizza, Dal Makhani, Alu and Paneer Kulcha All were good! Ingredients were finest and customer service was good.”
Beef burger Net +1

“I loved the beef burger and my husband loved the lamb chops.”
Beetroot shami kabab Net +1

“We tried their Indian vegetarian dishes and starters- Beetroot Shami Kabab, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer Pizza, Dal Makhani, Alu and Paneer Kulcha All were good! Ingredients were finest and customer service was good.”
Bullet naan Net +1

“Bullet naan and chur chur naan was the best in bread selection.”
Chicken karaage Net +1

“To start, the chicken karaage was made with very fresh chicken, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It leaned slightly on the salty side, but it was still packed with flavor and very enjoyable.”
Chur chur naan Net +1

“Bullet naan and chur chur naan was the best in bread selection.”
Compressed watermelon and cumin crusted cheese Net +1

“The best part was chef came out and explained us the amuse bouche which was compressed watermelon and cumin crusted cheese, it was delicious.”
Dal makhani Net +1

“We tried their Indian vegetarian dishes and starters- Beetroot Shami Kabab, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer Pizza, Dal Makhani, Alu and Paneer Kulcha All were good! Ingredients were finest and customer service was good.”
Desi bao Net +1

“Would recommend Desi bao - They have great selection of veg and non veg and we tried butter chicken bao, crispy shrimp.”
Fish and chips Net +1

“Her main, fish and chips, was a standout. The fish was perfectly cooked, crispy, and served hot, full of flavor. The chips were exactly how they should be, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and paired wonderfully with the tartar sauce.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“We tried their Indian vegetarian dishes and starters- Beetroot Shami Kabab, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer Pizza, Dal Makhani, Alu and Paneer Kulcha All were good! Ingredients were finest and customer service was good.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“I loved the beef burger and my husband loved the lamb chops.”
Lentil soup Net +1

“The lentil soup was rich, flavorful, and came in a generous portion. It was a great start.”
Louqaimat Net +1

“We tried Iftar here . It was so good. Vast range of varieties from indian to arabic . I must say that Chef Sarthak Kochar did put a lot of hardwork here . The food is delicious . Must try Hummus of various type , louqaimat (arabic sweet) . We enjoyed our iftar here .”
Mirchi popper Net +1

“We tried Mirchi popper which was extraordinary and looks very pretty, Shrimp 65 was a next level and zaitooni paneer tills with crispy lavash was treat to my eyes.”
Palak paneer Net +1

“We tried their Indian vegetarian dishes and starters- Beetroot Shami Kabab, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer Pizza, Dal Makhani, Alu and Paneer Kulcha All were good! Ingredients were finest and customer service was good.”
Palak paneer pizza Net +1

“We tried their Indian vegetarian dishes and starters- Beetroot Shami Kabab, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer Pizza, Dal Makhani, Alu and Paneer Kulcha All were good! Ingredients were finest and customer service was good.”
Prawn 65 Net +1

“Kritima assisted us with the menu and gave wonderful recommendations including the Prawn 65 (both of our favourite) which we were told is a guest favorite.”
Red velvet cake Net +1

“I've tried red velvet cake throughout my life but here they have the most delicious red velvet cake I've ever tasted 🍰❤️”
San sebastian cheesecake Net +1

“For dessert, I chose the San Sebastian cheesecake. While the portion was quite small, the taste was excellent, and the berries on top added a very nice touch.”
Shakarkandi chaat Net +1

“I ordered vegetarian soup and Shakarkandi Chaat. Phenomenal 😍”
Shawerma Net +1

“I was very happy with Chef Pankaj, I didn't find shawerma in the buffet, so Chef Pankaj stepped in to make one for us, it was the best shawerma me & husband tasted, I really appreciate your kindness Pankaj 😊”
Shish tawuk Net +1

“Other food we ordered was tasty: steak and shish tawuk.”
Shrimp 65 Net +1

“We tried Mirchi popper which was extraordinary and looks very pretty, Shrimp 65 was a next level and zaitooni paneer tills with crispy lavash was treat to my eyes.”
Shrimp fried rice Net +1

“The shrimp fried rice was great and the sauces really complimented the meal.”
Steak frites Net +1

“For my main, I had the steak frites, cooked medium well exactly as requested. The steak was incredibly tender and juicy, and paired beautifully with the herbal oil sauce. It really elevated the whole dish.”
Tiramisu Net +1

“For dessert, we had the tiramisu. Again, the portion size was on the smaller side, but the flavor more than made up for it. It was light, balanced, and absolutely delicious.”
Tuna sushi Net +1

“The food was amazing, I'm totally obsessed with their salad section and tuna sushi.”
Zaitooni paneer tills Net +1

“We tried Mirchi popper which was extraordinary and looks very pretty, Shrimp 65 was a next level and zaitooni paneer tills with crispy lavash was treat to my eyes.”

Drinks 2

Coffee Net +2

“The breakfast is amazing, with a good variety of options and high-quality coffee.”
Boondi mojito Net +1

“Boondi mojito was refreshing and served by a smiling waiter.”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Baklava Net −1

“The sweets baklava was very stale and didn’t taste fresh it definitely was a few days old!”
Daal rice Net −1

“Options and variety were so limited that they didn’t even have proper biryani or Indian food just daal rice and potatoes for Indian food.”
Iftar menu Net −1

“Really bad iftar menu vs other premium iftars for the same price. Its not full inside either and the choices are limited.”
Lamb leg Net −1

“I tried everything there even the lamb leg and ouzi it was so tasteless as though it didn’t have any spice or they forgot to add any flavor to any of their meal.”
Lamb ouzi Net −1

“I tried everything there even the lamb leg and ouzi it was so tasteless as though it didn’t have any spice or they forgot to add any flavor to any of their meal.”
Mixed grill platter Net −1

“We get the mixed grill platter for 100 aed.. It was received not even worth 50. Potions do not match the price.”
Pizza Net −1

“We asked if possible to order for our soon food from main dishes and they confirmed, but pizza they made for him was few slices from frozen pack. It was not tasty at all.”
Potatoes Net −1

“Options and variety were so limited that they didn’t even have proper biryani or Indian food just daal rice and potatoes for Indian food.”
Tandoor shrimp Net −1

“I didn’t care for the tandoor shrimp. They were a bit mushy. I overall didn’t care for the dish.”
Zataar slice Net −1

“The had Zataar slice and it was like eating stale slice of bread.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm hours. Call before travelling or celebrating: one guest arrived for a reserved afternoon slot and found the restaurant closed.

Check Iftar menu. Ask what is included before paying for Iftar, as reviews mention missing curry and biryani and limited choices.

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Practical details

DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences - 1st Floor - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St

Al Mankhool, Dubai

0 503 872 085

Mon	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tue	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wed	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thu	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun	6:30 AM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Timing issues

One reserved afternoon visit found the restaurant completely closed, so opening hours and bookings may need confirmation.

Iftar value

Some diners felt the Iftar price was high for the limited selection, especially when curry and biryani were absent.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

135AED per person

Iftar buffet

“Really great Iftar buffet at a discounted rate of 135AED per person”

Google review · March 2025

100 aed

mixed grill platter

“We get the mixed grill platter for 100 aed”

Google review · January 2024

DXB
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The Bottom Line

The Spice Tree - Urban Eatery in Al Mankhool is a hotel restaurant with a particularly strong breakfast following. The breakfast buffet spans Mediterranean, Indian and continental food, with breads, fruit, beverages and desserts, while diners can also choose à la carte dishes. Indian vegetarian options are well represented, and reviews mention items such as Shakarkandi Chaat, steak frites and chicken karaage.

The setting is one of the safer bets here: diners describe a clean, spacious restaurant with high ceilings, natural light and outdoor seating. Families have received extra attention, and service is often warm and attentive. The Taste of Asia buffet also draws praise for its salad section, tuna sushi and broad Asian selection.

Iftar is more mixed. Some guests loved the international spread, lamb ouzi, live barbecue and desserts; others found the food bland, the selection limited and the price poor value, particularly when curry and biryani were missing. Check the current menu and price before booking.

There have also been reports of an unavailable buffet, a closed restaurant during a reserved afternoon slot and menu items being out of stock. Confirm hours and specific dishes in advance. Basement parking is available, and alcohol is not served.