Shisha Setting
A regular choice for shisha, with reviews mentioning different flavours and service that can be excellent.
VIP Cafe
Al Mamzar
VIP Cafe is a traditional Arabic coffee and shisha spot in Al Mamzar, with a relaxed social setup for watching football matches or spending time with friends. Reviews also mention food, snacks, drinks and, in earlier visits, billiards and other games.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
570 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Match Nights
Big screens make it a useful spot for watching football, although busy matches can make the room noisy.
Social Games
Customers have used the cafe for playing cards with friends, while older reviews also mention billiards and chess.
Family Section
A past renovation introduced a mezzanine section for ladies and families, separate from the ground-floor gents section.
Late Hours
A 2023 review said the cafe had started operating 24 hours, useful for late-night visits if that schedule remains unchanged.
Evening Snacks
One customer specifically liked the snacks in the evening and described the pricing as affordable.
Friendly Staff
Several reviews praise friendly, helpful staff, including one that described them as smiling and helpful throughout the visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Offers. Ask staff to confirm the offer and total before ordering; a July 2026 review alleged an offer led to double payment.
Avoid Mornings. If possible, avoid busy morning visits or allow extra time, since a customer said staff were difficult to reach then.
Check Games. Ask whether billiards is operating before you go; a 2020 review said it had been converted into a restaurant.
Expect Noise. Football match nights may be loud: one reviewer enjoyed the shisha but specifically complained about noise from the game.
Plan Parking. Allow time to find a space, as one evening visitor explicitly reported a parking problem.
Choose Seating. If visiting with family, ask about the mezzanine section; a review described it as the ladies and family area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mamzar - Deira - Dubai
Al Mamzar - Deira, 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
VIP billiards
Older reviews describe VIP billiards as a place to play with friends, but a later review said billiards was no longer available.
Play station
A 2023 review mentioned Play station alongside shisha, food, drinks and large screens.
Common Concerns
Service Delays
Morning service has been a recurring concern: one customer kept calling for help, while another waited over 10 minutes without being assisted.
Offer Dispute
A recent customer said an advertised offer resulted in being charged double, so confirm the final price before ordering.
Parking Pressure
Parking can be difficult, according to a review that otherwise liked the cafe's evening snacks and prices.
Uneven Shisha
One customer reported bad shisha alongside inattentive staff and poor coffee, showing that the experience is not consistently reliable.
Game Changes
Older reviews report that billiards was no longer available and table tennis had also been removed, so check before visiting for games.
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The Bottom Line
VIP Cafe in Al Mamzar is built around unhurried socialising rather than a quick coffee stop. Reviews describe it as a shisha cafe with different hookah flavours, food, snacks and house drinks. It is also a familiar meeting place for watching football matches and playing cards with friends, with big TV screens adding to the match-night appeal.
The atmosphere is not consistent. Some customers call it cozy, traditional and safe for relaxing, while another found the room dull and a football viewer warned that match noise can be intrusive. Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, but service complaints are specific: one morning visitor had to keep calling for assistance, and another waited more than 10 minutes without anyone taking an order.
Game facilities have changed over time. Older reviews mention pool tables, billiards, chess, PlayStation and table tennis, but a 2020 customer said billiards had been replaced by a restaurant, so check what is currently available. A family mezzanine was also mentioned after renovation.
Parking may be troublesome. Finally, confirm any offer and the final bill before ordering, given a recent complaint about being charged double.