Breakfast Buffet
The breakfast buffet runs from 6:30 to 10:30 and was described as good value at 85aed.
Urban Deli - Restaurant and Bar
Damac Hills
Urban Deli is a restaurant and bar in Damac Hills, suited to everything from breakfast to evening drinks. Reviews point to the breakfast buffet and happy hour as useful reasons to stop by, with a menu that also includes dishes such as butter chicken and ribeye steak.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
168 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food Quality
Customers describe the food as fresh, well presented and full of flavour, with consistently strong quality.
Signature Dishes
The butter chicken was praised for its rich, creamy sauce, while the medium-rare ribeye came with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Happy Hour
Happy hour is repeatedly mentioned as a worthwhile drinks deal, alongside classic cocktails and distinctive smoothies.
Family Setting
The setting works for mixed groups: one review specifically found the ambience suitable for both children and adults.
What to Eat at Urban Deli - Restaurant and Bar 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 Urban Deli - Restaurant and Bar, 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 Urban Deli - Restaurant and Bar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Avocado toast Net +1
“I tried the avocado toast and the turkey club sandwich—both were delicious and made with high-quality ingredients and their happy hour has a great deal.”
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“I tried the avocado toast and the turkey club sandwich—both were delicious and made with high-quality ingredients and their happy hour has a great deal.”October 2024
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Starting with the butter chicken, it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was rich, creamy, and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices with fresh naan bread.”
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“Starting with the butter chicken, it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was rich, creamy, and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices with fresh naan bread.”October 2024
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Continental breakfast Net +1
“Also the continental breakfast is absolutely delightful just a nice added bonus.”
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“Also the continental breakfast is absolutely delightful just a nice added bonus.”June 2026
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Eggs benedict with salmon Net +1
“From a la cart we chose eggs Benedict with salmon - the portion was great, delicious, well cooked.”
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“From a la cart we chose eggs Benedict with salmon - the portion was great, delicious, well cooked.”May 2025
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International buffet breakfast Net +1
“The delicious all-you-can-eat style international buffet breakfast is a fantastic, quiet and relaxed start to a busy day in Dubai.”
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“The delicious all-you-can-eat style international buffet breakfast is a fantastic, quiet and relaxed start to a busy day in Dubai.”October 2023
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Italian buffett Net +1
“We had the Italian Buffett which was great value for Monday and a great selection”
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“We had the Italian Buffett which was great value for Monday and a great selection”January 2025
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Pad thai Net +1
“Dinner was amazing especially the steak was so tender. Also the Pad Thai and the salad with goat cheese and apple! Rahman was a very nice host.”
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“Dinner was amazing especially the steak was so tender. Also the Pad Thai and the salad with goat cheese and apple! Rahman was a very nice host.”October 2023
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Poached eggs with hashbrowns Net +1
“Poached Eggs with Hashbrowns are too good!”
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“Poached Eggs with Hashbrowns are too good!”February 2025
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Steak Net +1
“Dinner was amazing especially the steak was so tender. Also the Pad Thai and the salad with goat cheese and apple! Rahman was a very nice host.”
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“Dinner was amazing especially the steak was so tender. Also the Pad Thai and the salad with goat cheese and apple! Rahman was a very nice host.”October 2023
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Sunday roast menu Net +1
“The food is delicious and well priced. We tried the Sunday roast menu, it came with a plate full of beef roast, veggies and mash potato.”
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“The food is delicious and well priced. We tried the Sunday roast menu, it came with a plate full of beef roast, veggies and mash potato.”October 2023
Honorable mentions (2)
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The salad with goat cheese and apple Net +1
“Dinner was amazing especially the steak was so tender. Also the Pad Thai and the salad with goat cheese and apple! Rahman was a very nice host.”
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Review excerpts
“Dinner was amazing especially the steak was so tender. Also the Pad Thai and the salad with goat cheese and apple! Rahman was a very nice host.”October 2023
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Turkey club sandwich Net +1
“I tried the avocado toast and the turkey club sandwich—both were delicious and made with high-quality ingredients and their happy hour has a great deal.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the avocado toast and the turkey club sandwich—both were delicious and made with high-quality ingredients and their happy hour has a great deal.”October 2024
Drinks 3
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Chilled beer Net +1
“Chilled beer, hot coffee and good juices.”
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“Chilled beer, hot coffee and good juices.”July 2023
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Coffee Net +1
“Incredible coffee and well trained staff, who are willing to go above and beyond for customers, makes for a comfortable and highly rated dining experience.”
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“Incredible coffee and well trained staff, who are willing to go above and beyond for customers, makes for a comfortable and highly rated dining experience.”October 2023
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Hot coffee Net +1
“Chilled beer, hot coffee and good juices.”
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“Chilled beer, hot coffee and good juices.”July 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Non bread Net −1
“I got dinner that had different options of sides but they didn’t tell me the options available and just brought me non bread by default.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I got dinner that had different options of sides but they didn’t tell me the options available and just brought me non bread by default.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Cutoff. If you are ordering dinner late, ask for the kitchen’s last-order time before settling in; one guest found it had already closed at 10:30pm.
Allow Parking. Leave extra time for parking, especially as a non-hotel guest: one reviewer found the car park full and access from it awkward.
Confirm Offer. Before ordering a Buy 1 Get 1 Free beer deal, ask how sharing rules work, since one couple said sharing cancelled the offer.
Expect Waiting. For iftar or busy periods, allow plenty of time: one guest waited 25 minutes for soup and 45–50 minutes for the main course.
Ask Sides. When ordering dinner, ask which side options are available before the dish arrives; one guest received naan by default and disliked it.
Plan Breakfast. The breakfast buffet is served from 6:30 to 10:30; a live omelette or noodle station was suggested as a way to reduce waits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hotel - Edge by Rotana
Madinat Hind 4 - Damac Hills, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Service can be extremely slow: one customer waited two hours just to place an order, while another reported long waits during iftar.
Offer Restriction
The Buy 1 Get 1 Free beer offer was criticised because partners were reportedly not allowed to share a drink.
Inconsistent Service
Service quality varies between visits; one reviewer called it inconsistent, while others reported delayed attention and billing.
Parking Pressure
Parking may be difficult for non-hotel guests, with one breakfast visitor reporting that spaces were always full.
Small Portions
One visitor found the food pricey and small, so value may depend on the dish and promotion available.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
85aed
breakfast buffet
“Price for buffet is 85aed, served from 6:30 until 10:30, has average selection of food for this reasonable price”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Urban Deli is a restaurant and bar in Damac Hills with a broad day-to-night rhythm. You can come for the breakfast buffet, order dishes such as butter chicken or a medium-rare ribeye, or meet friends over drinks during happy hour. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cozy and welcoming, and one reviewer found it comfortable for both children and adults.
Breakfast is one of the clearest draws. The buffet runs from 6:30 to 10:30 and was reported at 85aed, with a simple but reasonable selection; eggs Benedict with salmon was also praised as a generous à la carte choice. The Italian buffet and Sunday roast menu have been noted as good-value promotions, while cocktails, smoothies and draught beer make the bar useful beyond mealtimes.
The main caution is service consistency. Some visits receive attentive, friendly service, but others involve very long waits, including two hours to place an order and lengthy delays during iftar. Ask about the kitchen cutoff before ordering late and clarify promotional rules before buying beer.
Parking can also be a headache for non-hotel guests, with a review reporting that spaces were always full.