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Zaatar w Zeit, Dubai Hills Mall
Dubai Hills Estate
Zaatar w Zeit is a casual Lebanese eatery in Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills Estate, serving manakeesh, wraps, salads and lighter Middle Eastern options. Reviews make it worth considering for a quick food-court meal, especially the Mighty Kafta wrap, breakfast plates and generously sized salads.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
154 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Family Friendly
Children can use activities while waiting, and the kids’ menu gives families an easy option.
Large Salads
Salad portions can be notably generous; one review specifically called them “huuuge.”
Food Court
Its food-court setting makes it convenient to reach while shopping at Dubai Hills Mall.
Named Favourites
The Mighty Kafta wrap and Chicken Shawarma received praise for being flavorful, balanced and filling.
Fresh Flavours
Several diners found the food fresh and flavorful, including the chicken avocado salad.
What to Eat at Zaatar w Zeit, Dubai Hills 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 Zaatar w Zeit, Dubai Hills 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 Zaatar w Zeit, Dubai Hills Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Baked sticks Net +1
“We also ordered hummus with baked sticks, which made for a light yet satisfying side.”
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Review excerpts
“We also ordered hummus with baked sticks, which made for a light yet satisfying side.”June 2025
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Breakfast meal with mozarella Net +1
“I super like the breakfast meal including the one with mozarella. It is soooo much perfect!”
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Review excerpts
“I super like the breakfast meal including the one with mozarella. It is soooo much perfect!”July 2026
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Classic lebane bread Net +1
“We tried their classic Lebane bread, which was soft, fresh, and delicious. I added some vegetables to it (a small extra charge), and the combination worked really well.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried their classic Lebane bread, which was soft, fresh, and delicious. I added some vegetables to it (a small extra charge), and the combination worked really well.”June 2025
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Falafel-stuffed bread Net +1
“The highlight, though, was the falafel-stuffed bread. Unlike the usual deep-fried falafel, theirs is baked, making it a much healthier option without compromising on taste.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight, though, was the falafel-stuffed bread. Unlike the usual deep-fried falafel, theirs is baked, making it a much healthier option without compromising on taste.”June 2025
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Half halloumi and beef bacon Net +1
“Half halloumi and beef bacon is so nice and light 🥰”
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Review excerpts
“Half halloumi and beef bacon is so nice and light 🥰”July 2025
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Lahme bi yajeene Net +1
“Do not order anything from this place unless it’s zaatar manoush or lahme bi yajeene and if it’s your last resort .”
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Review excerpts
“Do not order anything from this place unless it’s zaatar manoush or lahme bi yajeene and if it’s your last resort .”October 2024
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Mighty kafta wrap Net +1
“The Mighty Kafta wrap and the Chicken Shawarma are both excellent choices. They are flavorful, well-balanced, and filling.”
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Review excerpts
“The Mighty Kafta wrap and the Chicken Shawarma are both excellent choices. They are flavorful, well-balanced, and filling.”February 2026
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Pistachio chocolate wrap Net +1
“For dessert, the Pistachio Chocolate wrap is a must-try — rich, indulgent, and a perfect sweet ending 🌯🍫”
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Review excerpts
“For dessert, the Pistachio Chocolate wrap is a must-try — rich, indulgent, and a perfect sweet ending 🌯🍫”February 2026
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Salad with pasta Net +1
“Great Lebanese food. My favorite is steak and mushroom wrap and salad with pasta 😍”
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Review excerpts
“Great Lebanese food. My favorite is steak and mushroom wrap and salad with pasta 😍”July 2026
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Seasoned chicken salad Net +1
“I always come here specifically for the seasoned chicken salad, the staff kindly explained to me the reason but it is my favorite and only thing i ever order from this place, bring it back please”
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Review excerpts
“I always come here specifically for the seasoned chicken salad, the staff kindly explained to me the reason but it is my favorite and only thing i ever order from this place, bring it back please”April 2026
Honorable mentions (3)
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Steak and mushroom wrap Net +1
“Great Lebanese food. My favorite is steak and mushroom wrap and salad with pasta 😍”
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Review excerpts
“Great Lebanese food. My favorite is steak and mushroom wrap and salad with pasta 😍”July 2026
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Zaatar manoush Net +1
“Do not order anything from this place unless it’s zaatar manoush or lahme bi yajeene and if it’s your last resort .”
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Review excerpts
“Do not order anything from this place unless it’s zaatar manoush or lahme bi yajeene and if it’s your last resort .”October 2024
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New chicken avocado salad Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I tried the new chicken avocado salad, it was great and full of flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the new chicken avocado salad, it was great and full of flavors.”July 2025
What to Avoid (10)
Food 9
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Chicken shawarma Net −1
“Mighty kafta is Ok but chicken shawarma is the driest shawarma I’ve ever had.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Mighty kafta is Ok but chicken shawarma is the driest shawarma I’ve ever had.”June 2026
“I have ordered chicken shawrma sandwich but actually it was full of fries with barley small bite of chicken They replace for me but in the first place how decent restaurant as zatar o zeit serive something like this. I hope you work on something like this should never be reapted”January 2026
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Famous Net −1
“Disappointed! ZwZ is usually tasty and bigger portions (more in a wrap). For real, the wrap was all bread and No protein. We ordered the spizy and famous and both were “poor”. Taste was very “meh”.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Disappointed! ZwZ is usually tasty and bigger portions (more in a wrap). For real, the wrap was all bread and No protein. We ordered the spizy and famous and both were “poor”. Taste was very “meh”.”May 2026
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Hommos wrap Net −1
“- hommos wrap (which is cold) took more than 20mn”
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Critical review excerpts
“- hommos wrap (which is cold) took more than 20mn”March 2025
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Kids meal Net −1
“So I ordered at 20:17 and was initially told to get the food after 15 minutes. I got the food at 20:52 without the kids meal, which I found out was not cooked. I guess if I stood there waiting without going to them the order would not have been made. After the frustration the food was not good and as per the order.”
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Critical review excerpts
“So I ordered at 20:17 and was initially told to get the food after 15 minutes. I got the food at 20:52 without the kids meal, which I found out was not cooked. I guess if I stood there waiting without going to them the order would not have been made. After the frustration the food was not good and as per the order.”February 2026
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Labeneh Net −1
“Had worst experiences ordered zaatar and labeneh..first thing they took too long to prepare..got the food after Followup. When I got it food was very cold and sour as well. I am never going to comeback to this place”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had worst experiences ordered zaatar and labeneh..first thing they took too long to prepare..got the food after Followup. When I got it food was very cold and sour as well. I am never going to comeback to this place”May 2026
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Mushroom steak Net −1
“Ordered 2 wraps, spizy chicken and mushroom steak, Each is about 40 AED, which is extremely overpriced for what you get, total about 80 for 2 tiny wraps! The sandwiches are made of bread manly, barely 40 grams of chicken or beef in each wrap, and the taste was very very basic.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered 2 wraps, spizy chicken and mushroom steak, Each is about 40 AED, which is extremely overpriced for what you get, total about 80 for 2 tiny wraps! The sandwiches are made of bread manly, barely 40 grams of chicken or beef in each wrap, and the taste was very very basic.”September 2025
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Spizy Net −1
“Disappointed! ZwZ is usually tasty and bigger portions (more in a wrap). For real, the wrap was all bread and No protein. We ordered the spizy and famous and both were “poor”. Taste was very “meh”.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Disappointed! ZwZ is usually tasty and bigger portions (more in a wrap). For real, the wrap was all bread and No protein. We ordered the spizy and famous and both were “poor”. Taste was very “meh”.”May 2026
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Spizy chicken Net −1
“Ordered 2 wraps, spizy chicken and mushroom steak, Each is about 40 AED, which is extremely overpriced for what you get, total about 80 for 2 tiny wraps! The sandwiches are made of bread manly, barely 40 grams of chicken or beef in each wrap, and the taste was very very basic.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered 2 wraps, spizy chicken and mushroom steak, Each is about 40 AED, which is extremely overpriced for what you get, total about 80 for 2 tiny wraps! The sandwiches are made of bread manly, barely 40 grams of chicken or beef in each wrap, and the taste was very very basic.”September 2025
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Zaatar Net −1
“Had worst experiences ordered zaatar and labeneh..first thing they took too long to prepare..got the food after Followup. When I got it food was very cold and sour as well. I am never going to comeback to this place”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had worst experiences ordered zaatar and labeneh..first thing they took too long to prepare..got the food after Followup. When I got it food was very cold and sour as well. I am never going to comeback to this place”May 2026
Drinks 1
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Fresh orange juice Net −1
“The fresh orange juice I took from the display fridge had gass which means it's damaged. I told the Filipino guy and he said because the fridge is not cold and he gave me another one from inside which was OK.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fresh orange juice I took from the display fridge had gass which means it's damaged. I told the Filipino guy and he said because the fridge is not cold and he gave me another one from inside which was OK.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. Check the bag and kids’ meal before leaving, since one order arrived without a meal that had not been cooked.
Confirm Allergies. If you have an allergy, confirm the request carefully before ordering; one reviewer recommends avoiding the branch.
Check Temperature. Ask for food to be served hot and check it before walking away, as one meal was fresh but lukewarm.
Try Wholegrain. Ask about whole-grain bread and the baked falafel-stuffed bread if you want a vegetarian-friendly, lighter meal.
Allow Time. Allow extra time during busy periods: one customer received a wrong order after 21 minutes and the correct order after 31.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food Court - Level 1
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Some orders were delayed, incorrect or incomplete; one customer waited 35 minutes and still had no kids meal.
Small Fillings
Multiple reviews complain that wraps contain too much bread and too little chicken or beef.
Temperature Issues
Food has sometimes arrived lukewarm or cold, even when reviewers believed it was freshly prepared.
Allergy Risk
One diner said staff could not follow simple food-allergy instructions.
Table Cleanliness
A review found the tables and chairs less clean than expected.
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar w Zeit is a Lebanese fast-casual counter in the Dubai Hills Mall food court, Dubai Hills Estate. You can order manakeesh, wraps, salads and breakfast meals, with reviews especially highlighting the Mighty Kafta wrap, Chicken Shawarma, steak and mushroom wrap and chicken avocado salad. It suits a quick mall meal, although speed and portion size are not equally reliable every time.
There are some genuinely useful lighter choices. ” Families may appreciate the kids’ menu and activities for children while food is being prepared. Friendly, attentive service is a recurring theme, but it is not universal.
The main caution is inconsistency. Recent diners reported wrong or incomplete orders, waits of more than 20 minutes, lukewarm food and wraps with very little protein. A chicken shawarma was described as especially dry, and one customer reported difficulty getting allergy instructions followed.
Another review mentioned poor table and chair cleanliness. Prices can feel high when fillings are sparse: one review put two small wraps at about 40 AED each. Check your order and temperature before leaving, and confirm any dietary requirements clearly.