Fresh Delivery
Online orders are described as consistently fresh, delicious and well-packed, with quick takeaway also receiving praise.
Zaatar w Zeit - Bay Avenue
Business Bay
Zaatar w Zeit is a casual Lebanese eatery in Business Bay serving modern takes on familiar favourites. Reviews point to fresh, well-packed delivery, while dine-in guests regularly return for manakeesh, wraps and generous portions in a relaxed setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,738 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Well-Cooked Dishes
Chicken and kafta were specifically praised for being juicy, flavourful and served fresh.
Family Friendly
One parent appreciated the patient menu explanations and help given to their son when ordering.
Generous Portions
A dinner review found the portions extremely generous, alongside fresh and tasty food.
Cozy Setting
The Business Bay branch is described as cozy and welcoming, with a lively atmosphere for relaxed meals.
Quick Service
Reviews mention convenient, quick takeaway and food arriving promptly during dine-in visits.
Helpful Resolution
A customer described an issue being handled respectfully, with an immediate solution provided.
Late Hours
One review reported that the branch was open 24 hours, useful for late-night diners, though this should be checked before visiting.
What to Eat at Zaatar w Zeit - Bay Avenue 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 Zaatar w Zeit - Bay Avenue, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Zaatar w Zeit - Bay Avenue got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Avacado salad Net +1
“We tried their avacado salad and it was too good. The salad were just unbelievable Amazing ambience and excellent service with Arnel and Ms Audrey”
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“We tried their avacado salad and it was too good. The salad were just unbelievable Amazing ambience and excellent service with Arnel and Ms Audrey”January 2026
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Baked eggs with cheese Net +1
“The zaatar and cheese mankosheh was good but what I really liked their baked eggs with cheese it was amazing I highly recommended it.”
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“The zaatar and cheese mankosheh was good but what I really liked their baked eggs with cheese it was amazing I highly recommended it.”August 2025
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Cesar salad Net +1
“This restaurant literally became my second home, the food is amazing. I recommend the potatoes chicken, the zooza and cesar salad.”
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“This restaurant literally became my second home, the food is amazing. I recommend the potatoes chicken, the zooza and cesar salad.”April 2026
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Cheese sambousek Net +1
“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”
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“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”March 2024
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Cheesecake Net +1
“It was amazing cheesecake and cappuccino. I had a good time) I hardly recommending Zaatar w Zeit in Bay Avenue )”
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“It was amazing cheesecake and cappuccino. I had a good time) I hardly recommending Zaatar w Zeit in Bay Avenue )”December 2025
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Chicken with potatoes Net +1
“I tried the kafta in the pan and also the chicken with potatoes. They taste really amazing.”
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“I tried the kafta in the pan and also the chicken with potatoes. They taste really amazing.”July 2025
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Eggs and halloumi mankouche Net +1
“Food was great, we had Eggs and Halloumi mankouche along with Kale Salad.”
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“Food was great, we had Eggs and Halloumi mankouche along with Kale Salad.”June 2026
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Famous chicken Net +1
“The famous chicken deserves its place as a speciality, it was mouth watering and super tasty.”
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“The famous chicken deserves its place as a speciality, it was mouth watering and super tasty.”January 2026
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Fatoush Net +1
“Service was amazing, Arnel and Audrey went above and beyond for us and were very kind. The Fatoush was AMAZING!”
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“Service was amazing, Arnel and Audrey went above and beyond for us and were very kind. The Fatoush was AMAZING!”July 2026
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Kafta Net +1
“The chicken and kafta were delicious and perfectly cooked. Full of flavor, juicy, and served fresh. I highly recommend both dishes you can tell they use good quality ingredients.”
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“The chicken and kafta were delicious and perfectly cooked. Full of flavor, juicy, and served fresh. I highly recommend both dishes you can tell they use good quality ingredients.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Kafta in the pan Net +1
“I tried the kafta in the pan and also the chicken with potatoes. They taste really amazing.”
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“I tried the kafta in the pan and also the chicken with potatoes. They taste really amazing.”July 2025
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Kale salad Net +1
“Food was great, we had Eggs and Halloumi mankouche along with Kale Salad.”
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“Food was great, we had Eggs and Halloumi mankouche along with Kale Salad.”June 2026
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Lahm el ajeen Net +1
“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”
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“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”March 2024
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Lentil soup Net +1
“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”
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Review excerpts
“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”March 2024
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Light chicken wrap Net +1
“Order regulary from here on Careem and last weekend we picked up takeaway dinner on the way home, very convenient and quick service. Love the zaatar manakeesh and light chicken wrap plus the salads are always very fresh and filling. Audre was super helpful and friendly, thank you.”
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“Order regulary from here on Careem and last weekend we picked up takeaway dinner on the way home, very convenient and quick service. Love the zaatar manakeesh and light chicken wrap plus the salads are always very fresh and filling. Audre was super helpful and friendly, thank you.”April 2026
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Manakeesh Net +1
“Both server Jowee from this branch do excellent job the food they recommend was very delicious and fresh i do loved the manakeesh and the the new wraps francisco it was very tasty.”
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“Both server Jowee from this branch do excellent job the food they recommend was very delicious and fresh i do loved the manakeesh and the the new wraps francisco it was very tasty.”April 2026
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Potatoes chicken Net +1
“This restaurant literally became my second home, the food is amazing. I recommend the potatoes chicken, the zooza and cesar salad.”
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“This restaurant literally became my second home, the food is amazing. I recommend the potatoes chicken, the zooza and cesar salad.”April 2026
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Vegetarian pizza Net +1
“I think I’ve ever had in my life so far the best ever vegetarian pizza. Hands down and Vegetarians of the world, you cannot miss it.”
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“I think I’ve ever had in my life so far the best ever vegetarian pizza. Hands down and Vegetarians of the world, you cannot miss it.”January 2026
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Wild zaatar Net +1
“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”
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Review excerpts
“2024.03.20 Casual dinner at Zaatar w Zeit. Wild Zaatar is a favorite as well as lahm el ajeen. The cheese sambousek was tasty. The lentil soup was yum. The location is OK, but not wow. Excellent service.”March 2024
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Wraps francisco Net +1
“Both server Jowee from this branch do excellent job the food they recommend was very delicious and fresh i do loved the manakeesh and the the new wraps francisco it was very tasty.”
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“Both server Jowee from this branch do excellent job the food they recommend was very delicious and fresh i do loved the manakeesh and the the new wraps francisco it was very tasty.”April 2026
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Zaatar manakeesh Net +1
“Order regulary from here on Careem and last weekend we picked up takeaway dinner on the way home, very convenient and quick service. Love the zaatar manakeesh and light chicken wrap plus the salads are always very fresh and filling. Audre was super helpful and friendly, thank you.”
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Review excerpts
“Order regulary from here on Careem and last weekend we picked up takeaway dinner on the way home, very convenient and quick service. Love the zaatar manakeesh and light chicken wrap plus the salads are always very fresh and filling. Audre was super helpful and friendly, thank you.”April 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“It was amazing cheesecake and cappuccino. I had a good time) I hardly recommending Zaatar w Zeit in Bay Avenue )”
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“It was amazing cheesecake and cappuccino. I had a good time) I hardly recommending Zaatar w Zeit in Bay Avenue )”December 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken pasta salad Net −1
“For example, today I ordered a chicken pasta salad, and they sent it without chicken! This happens again and again, no matter how many times I try.”
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“For example, today I ordered a chicken pasta salad, and they sent it without chicken! This happens again and again, no matter how many times I try.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. For a breakfast visit, consider the baked eggs with cheese, which one reviewer singled out as especially good.
Check Orders. If ordering delivery, check that every component is included; one customer received chicken pasta salad without the chicken.
Check Cooling. If dining in, be aware that one visit found the air conditioning too low and suggested an upgrade.
Confirm Vouchers. Ask about voucher conditions before ordering, since one 20% offer was reportedly limited to bills above 100 AED.
Allow Waiting. A recent family visit mentioned a 10-minute wait for a table, so allow a little time during busier periods.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Executive Towers - Executive Tower B, Aspect Tower, Ground Floor - Al Mustaqbal St
Business Bay, 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 |
Common Concerns
Cold Dishes
One visit received food cold when it was expected to be hot.
Order Errors
A delivery customer reported repeated mistakes, including a chicken pasta salad arriving without chicken.
Uneven Heating
A soup was described as microwave-heated, with part of it still cold.
Table Condition
One review criticised the branch's physical upkeep, specifically mentioning broken tables.
Voucher Terms
A customer said a 20% voucher was ultimately restricted to orders over 100 AED, despite earlier confusion.
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar w Zeit in Business Bay is a casual Lebanese restaurant for manakeesh, wraps, salads and familiar comfort dishes with a modern lean. The reviews make the food the main draw: chicken and kafta were described as juicy and perfectly cooked, while the zaatar and cheese manakeesh, Wild Zaatar and chicken with potatoes all receive specific praise. Breakfast is worth considering too, especially the baked eggs with cheese.
Dine-in sounds relaxed and welcoming, with a cozy branch, lively atmosphere and generous portions. Families may appreciate the patient menu guidance described by one parent visiting with a child. Service is a consistent highlight across the recent reviews, and takeaway is often described as quick and convenient.
Online orders have also been praised for arriving fresh and well-packed. There are some practical cautions. Delivery accuracy has not been perfect: one customer repeatedly encountered mistakes, including a chicken pasta salad missing its chicken.
Another received cold food, while a separate review found part of a reheated soup cold. The dining room was also criticised for low air conditioning and broken tables in individual reviews. If using a voucher, confirm the terms before ordering; one 20% offer was reportedly valid only above 100 AED.
A previous visit mentioned a 10-minute table wait, so a little flexibility helps at busy times.