Wadi Al Arayesh Restaurant & Cafe مطعم وادي العرايش

Name: Wadi Al Arayesh Restaurant & Cafe مطعم وادي العرايش
Address: 1 Umm Hurair Rd, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143347483

Al Karama

Restaurant Open now 04 334 7483

Wadi Al Arayesh is a Syrian-Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Al Karama serving traditional Arabic food in a relaxed, family-oriented setting. Reviews point to its mixed grill, fresh hot Arabic bread and breakfast, while the spacious layout and shisha lounge suit groups and longer evenings.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,645 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Buffet Variety

The Ramadan buffet included soups, hummus, salads, meats, rice and desserts, with tender lamb served by a chef.

Mixed Grill

The mixed grill is repeatedly praised, including for well-marinated meat and a strong value-for-money serving.

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What to Eat at Wadi Al Arayesh Restaurant & Cafe مطعم وادي العرايش

These items at Wadi Al Arayesh Restaurant & Cafe مطعم وادي العرايش got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Humus Net +3

“The food is freshly prepared and very delicious, the Lentil soup, Lamb Chops, Humus and freshly prepared bread.”
Lamb chops Net +3

“Hummus was great , the Lamb Chops were so juicy and tender !”
Lentil soup Net +2

“Lentil Soup 7/10”

Honorable mentions (27)

Arabic bread Net +1

“The Arabic bread is amazing when hot and fresh.”
Chicken livers in lime sauce Net +1

“Everything was delicious. I had the mixed grill which was well marinated, chicken livers in lime sauce, and hummus with hot fresh pita.”
Chicken provincial Net +1

“We have tried their Chicken Provincial and it was amazing.”
Crispy luqaimats Net +1

“Amazing and delicious crispy luqaimats!!!!!”
Falafel plate Net +1

“We tried the Hummus beiruti and falafel plate both of which were amazing.”
Fattoush Net +1

“Fattoush 9/10”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“The food is delicious, especially the shish tawook, kabab, and grilled chicken, all cooked to perfection.”
Grilled hammour Net +1

“The Grilled Hammour was great too !”
Hamour tikka Net +1

“This is my favourite Arabic restaurant. The food is spectacular, the service is always excellent. We went here 3 times and every single time Ashraf took great care of us. The hamour tikka and the mixed grill were very nice and I do recommend them and you must try the breakfast too as it’s fabulous. Great value for money as the food is very tasty and flavourful. For those who like shisha this is the place!”
Hummus beiruti Net +1

“We tried the Hummus beiruti and falafel plate both of which were amazing.”
Kabab Net +1

“The food is delicious, especially the shish tawook, kabab, and grilled chicken, all cooked to perfection.”
Kebabs 1kg Net +1

“Kebabs 1kg 7/10 could use more fat”
Kufta with tahini Net +1

“Kufta with Tahini 9/10”
Kunafa Net +1

“They make one of the bests Kunafa and Tabuleh and Mixed grill!”
Manakish Net +1

“The manakish was outstanding!”
Mansaf Net +1

“Food was very tasty but it took them almost an hour to prepare our food. Their mansaf was the best i had in quite sometime in Dubai and prices are very good but the portion is a bit small.”
Mix grill 1kg Net +1

“Mix Grill 1kg 8/10”
Mixed grill plate Net +1

“The food was delicious - I highly recommend the mixed grill plate, and don't miss out on their mango juice.”
Mixed grill platter Net +1

“We ordered a mixed grill platter with hammous, and everyone just loved it.”
Seafood soup Net +1

“Seafood Soup 9/10”
Seekh kebabs Net +1

“The Seekh Kebabs were a taste revelation succulent and flavorful.”
Sesame cookies Net +1

“And to top it all, the sesame cookies were a fantastic touch.”
Shish tawook Net +1

“The food is delicious, especially the shish tawook, kabab, and grilled chicken, all cooked to perfection.”
Tabuleh Net +1

“They make one of the bests Kunafa and Tabuleh and Mixed grill!”
Tender lamb meat Net +1

“The foods that i tried were all amazing and delicious. My personal favorite was the tender lamb meat served by a chef.”
Tomato soup Net +1

“Tomato Soup 8/10”
Vegetable soup Net +1

“Vegetable Soup 8/10”

Drinks 5

Moroccoan tea Net +2

“Also special mention to the Moroccan Tea which was really awesome.”
Black tea Net +1

“Moroccoan and Black Tea as good as you expect”
Digestive drink of ginger lime and honey Net +1

“Muhammad even got me a digestive drink of ginger lime and honey which was well appreciated.”
Mango juice Net +1

“The food was delicious - I highly recommend the mixed grill plate, and don't miss out on their mango juice.”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“Staffs are accommodating, nice atmosphere, looks like you’re in different world. Love their Turkish coffee.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Mutabel Net −1

“However, I found the mutabel a bit lacking.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Buffet. Ask about the day’s format before ordering: one diner expected à la carte but arrived to a buffet-style dinner during Ramadan.

Try Breakfast. Consider visiting for breakfast, especially the oriental breakfast mentioned as a dish worth trying.

Plan the visit

Practical details

1 Umm Hurair Rd

Al Karama, Dubai

04 334 7483

Mon	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Long Waits

One diner waited almost an hour for food, so service speed can be uneven.

Small Portions

A review praised the mansaf but found its portion smaller than expected.

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The Bottom Line

Wadi Al Arayesh is a Syrian-Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Al Karama with a broad Arabic menu and a distinctly social setup. You can come for a mixed grill, hot Arabic bread with hummus, breakfast or shisha, with enough space for family meals and larger groups. The upstairs family area and kids’ play area are useful additions, while the downstairs lounge suits guests who specifically want shisha.

Food is where the reviews are most specific. The mixed grill, lamb chops, hummus, manakish and grilled hammour all receive praise, and one Ramadan buffet included soups, salads, meats, rice and desserts, plus tender lamb served by a chef. Breakfast is also worth considering; visitors describe it as fresh and recommend the oriental breakfast.

Turkish coffee and Moroccan tea are popular ways to finish. The restaurant is spacious and parking is repeatedly described as plentiful. That said, expectations around comfort and service should be realistic.

Some reviews mention an old or outdated interior, dusty or shaky upstairs furniture, a washroom odour and no fully separated non-smoking area. Service is usually described as welcoming, but one meal took almost an hour, so check the buffet format and allow extra time during busy periods.