Fountain Views
Outdoor seating faces the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa, making the water show part of the evening.
Wafi Gourmet | Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Wafi Gourmet is a Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, known for mezze, grilled dishes and Arabic sweets. Its outdoor tables are a draw for diners who want food with a clear view of the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
4,946 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lebanese Classics
Reviews single out creamy hummus, fresh tabbouleh and babaganoush, alongside well-received grilled meats.
Menu Guidance
Several diners found the recommendations useful, especially when choosing unfamiliar Lebanese dishes.
Group Friendly
The spacious dining area and attentive handling of a large group make it workable for family or group meals.
Arabic Sweets
The homemade Arabic Lebanese sweets are specifically praised as hard to find at comparable quality.
What to Eat at Wafi Gourmet | Dubai Mall 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 Wafi Gourmet | Dubai Mall, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Wafi Gourmet | Dubai Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Hummus Net +3
“I’m certainly not a hummus expert, but this was probably the best hummus I’ve had recently and perfectly suited my taste.”
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“I’m certainly not a hummus expert, but this was probably the best hummus I’ve had recently and perfectly suited my taste.”June 2026
“And I remember it for its delicious hummus, babaganoush and tabbouleh. Hummus is creamy, smooth and very flavorful.”November 2025
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Tabbouleh Net +3
“💡 Tip: Start your meal with their fresh Lebanese salads (like tabbouleh and fattoush) before moving on to the succulent grilled meats — each dish beautifully captures the rich, authentic taste of Lebanon”
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“💡 Tip: Start your meal with their fresh Lebanese salads (like tabbouleh and fattoush) before moving on to the succulent grilled meats — each dish beautifully captures the rich, authentic taste of Lebanon”November 2025
“I ordered shish tawouq and tabbouleh. The tabbouleh was fresh and enjoyable, but the shish tawouq was very oily, and the marination didn’t stand out.”September 2025
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Fattoush Net +2
“Loved the fatoush salad and other items and service, the atmosphere is outstanding.”
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“Loved the fatoush salad and other items and service, the atmosphere is outstanding.”April 2025
“💡 Tip: Start your meal with their fresh Lebanese salads (like tabbouleh and fattoush) before moving on to the succulent grilled meats — each dish beautifully captures the rich, authentic taste of Lebanon”November 2025
Honorable mentions (14)
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Babaganoush Net +1
“And I remember it for its delicious hummus, babaganoush and tabbouleh. Hummus is creamy, smooth and very flavorful. The other two dishes have a very nice acidic punch which I enjoyed.”
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“And I remember it for its delicious hummus, babaganoush and tabbouleh. Hummus is creamy, smooth and very flavorful. The other two dishes have a very nice acidic punch which I enjoyed.”November 2025
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Breakfast tray Net +1
“The breakfast tray we had was 10/10 and we will definitely come back for the good food and amazing service.”
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“The breakfast tray we had was 10/10 and we will definitely come back for the good food and amazing service.”July 2026
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Falafel Net +1
“Our favorites are Okra, the stuffed wineleaves and the world class falafel!”
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“Our favorites are Okra, the stuffed wineleaves and the world class falafel!”May 2026
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Grilled seafood Net +1
“The grilled seafood and juices are fantastic.”
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“The grilled seafood and juices are fantastic.”December 2025
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Kebab dish with pistachio Net +1
“The same kebab dish with pistachio had better flavor and texture.”
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“The same kebab dish with pistachio had better flavor and texture.”November 2025
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Khashkash Net +1
“In the end, we tried the Orfali Kebab and the Khashkash, and both were excellent. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and what I appreciated most was that there were no overpowering spices or aromas masking the food—you could actually enjoy and taste the meat itself.”
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“In the end, we tried the Orfali Kebab and the Khashkash, and both were excellent. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and what I appreciated most was that there were no overpowering spices or aromas masking the food—you could actually enjoy and taste the meat itself.”June 2026
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Lamb rice dish Net +1
“Had a beautiful starter of dip salads and bread, followed by lamb and chicken skewers and the most melt in the mouth lamb and rice dish all recommended by our waiter Mark.”
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“Had a beautiful starter of dip salads and bread, followed by lamb and chicken skewers and the most melt in the mouth lamb and rice dish all recommended by our waiter Mark.”October 2025
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus was one of the best we’ve had, the shawarma was full of flavor and perfectly prepared, and the lentil soup was incredibly comforting and tasty.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus was one of the best we’ve had, the shawarma was full of flavor and perfectly prepared, and the lentil soup was incredibly comforting and tasty.”May 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill and mezze salad variety we got we're good though and the views were solid but they really need to improve the service.”
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“The mixed grill and mezze salad variety we got we're good though and the views were solid but they really need to improve the service.”February 2026
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Okra Net +1
“Our favorites are Okra, the stuffed wineleaves and the world class falafel!”
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“Our favorites are Okra, the stuffed wineleaves and the world class falafel!”May 2026
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Orfali kebab Net +1
“In the end, we tried the Orfali Kebab and the Khashkash, and both were excellent. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and what I appreciated most was that there were no overpowering spices or aromas masking the food—you could actually enjoy and taste the meat itself.”
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Review excerpts
“In the end, we tried the Orfali Kebab and the Khashkash, and both were excellent. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and what I appreciated most was that there were no overpowering spices or aromas masking the food—you could actually enjoy and taste the meat itself.”June 2026
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Shawarma Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus was one of the best we’ve had, the shawarma was full of flavor and perfectly prepared, and the lentil soup was incredibly comforting and tasty.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus was one of the best we’ve had, the shawarma was full of flavor and perfectly prepared, and the lentil soup was incredibly comforting and tasty.”May 2026
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Stuffed wineleaves Net +1
“Our favorites are Okra, the stuffed wineleaves and the world class falafel!”
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“Our favorites are Okra, the stuffed wineleaves and the world class falafel!”May 2026
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Kale salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered a Kale Salad and a Meat Shawarma Sandwich . The Salad was ok but I don’t know why they used so many ingredients for the salad like sweet potatoes , avocados , beets , green apples and even mushrooms ! They could’ve just kept it simple by not adding random ingredients !”
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Mojito Net +1
“The cocktails, especially the mojito, were refreshing and really well made.”
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“The cocktails, especially the mojito, were refreshing and really well made.”April 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Lamb kebab Net −1
“The lamb kebab is slightly too gamey for me.”
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“The lamb kebab is slightly too gamey for me.”November 2025
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Mixed grilled platter Net −1
“I ordered the mixed grilled platter. Though I felt the meat was a bit dry and there weren’t much sauce or flavour to eat. The meat just came with the sour cream sauce to dip with. Was hoping for some chilli sauce to go through with it. Might not come back anytime soon for this.”
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“I ordered the mixed grilled platter. Though I felt the meat was a bit dry and there weren’t much sauce or flavour to eat. The meat just came with the sour cream sauce to dip with. Was hoping for some chilli sauce to go through with it. Might not come back anytime soon for this.”January 2025
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Shish tawouq Net −1
“I ordered shish tawouq and tabbouleh. The tabbouleh was fresh and enjoyable, but the shish tawouq was very oily, and the marination didn’t stand out.”
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“I ordered shish tawouq and tabbouleh. The tabbouleh was fresh and enjoyable, but the shish tawouq was very oily, and the marination didn’t stand out.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Outdoors. Request an outdoor table if you want the clearest fountain-show and Burj Khalifa view.
Try Salads. Start with tabbouleh or fattoush, then move to grilled meats, as one diner recommends.
Ask About Heat. The food is generally described as mild; ask for extra heat on the side if preferred.
Check Specials. Ask whether your preferred steak is available before ordering, particularly on busy evenings.
Avoid Peak Delays. If prompt service matters, consider a quieter time: one visit involved delayed menus, water and food.
Mind The Weather. Outdoor seating can be sunny, while winter is described as the more comfortable season for the terrace.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit LG - 096 - B [level LG],Unit LG - 096 - 1,Unit LG - 096 - Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Some diners reported long waits, including repeated requests for water and delayed attention.
High Prices
At least one diner felt the pricing was difficult to justify when food quality or service slipped.
Dish Variation
One review found the shish tawouq oily, while another said the chicken needed more flavour.
Item Availability
A steak option was unavailable on a busy Thursday evening.
Upkeep Needed
A diner noticed worn areas and felt parts of the restaurant needed better cleaning and maintenance.
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The Bottom Line
Wafi Gourmet is a Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, with a strong reason to visit beyond the menu: outdoor tables look towards the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. It suits an evening meal, a special occasion or a group lunch where the view matters as much as the food. The menu is broad, but the reviews give a useful starting point.
Orfali Kebab and Khashkash were praised for letting the meat’s flavour come through without overpowering spices. Hummus, tabbouleh and fattoush also receive repeated approval, while shawarma, mixed grills and seafood provide more substantial choices. Save room for the homemade Arabic Lebanese sweets, which one regular considers unusually good.
Service is often warm and attentive, with staff helping first-time Lebanese diners navigate the menu. However, it is not perfectly consistent: one table waited for menus and water, and another found the welcome noticeably cool. Prices are described as high, and a few dishes received mixed feedback, including oily shish tawouq and dry grilled meat.
For the most memorable visit, request an outside table and check that any steak you want is available. The terrace can be sunny, so timing and weather matter.