Marina views
Outdoor seating can give you a Marina Walk view, with a relaxed lunch atmosphere.
Zaatar w Zeit - Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Zaatar w Zeit is a casual urban eatery in Dubai Marina serving Lebanese favourites with a modern twist. Reviews point to fresh wraps and manakeesh, plus a relaxed setting where you can eat while looking out over the Marina.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,904 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh cooking
Several reviews describe wholesome food cooked to order, making it a useful alternative to heavier fast food.
Strong wraps
Wraps are a reliable choice, including the popular chicken options and shawarma.
Good manakeesh
Manakeesh is repeatedly mentioned as a standout order.
Large portions
One review found the salads, sandwiches and wraps filling, with portions described as big.
Flexible menu
The menu includes vegetarian choices alongside its wraps, and reviewers describe the range as broad.
Celebrations
A birthday dessert message was written creatively, which is a useful touch for a casual celebration.
What to Eat at Zaatar w Zeit - Dubai Marina 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 Marina, 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 - Dubai Marina got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Famous chicken wrap Net +2
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”April 2026
“We ordered Famous Chicken Wrap and Cookie pan. Both were really good.”June 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Cookie pan Net +1
“We ordered Famous Chicken Wrap and Cookie pan. Both were really good.”
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“We ordered Famous Chicken Wrap and Cookie pan. Both were really good.”June 2025
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Iftar skillet menu Net +1
“Food as usual is great, and very good value for money. Rose, the server was excellent, kind and very helpful. I had the iftar skillet menu, included lentil soup, fatoush, and a main dish, I chose my favorite Potato Chicken skillet. They offered complementary water and dates to start with! Was too hungry forgot about takings pics of the food, Will definitely do next time.”
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Review excerpts
“Food as usual is great, and very good value for money. Rose, the server was excellent, kind and very helpful. I had the iftar skillet menu, included lentil soup, fatoush, and a main dish, I chose my favorite Potato Chicken skillet. They offered complementary water and dates to start with! Was too hungry forgot about takings pics of the food, Will definitely do next time.”March 2025
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Kale quinoa & feta salad Net +1
“The kale quinoa & feta salad was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with the lemon balsamic dressing.”
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“The kale quinoa & feta salad was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with the lemon balsamic dressing.”February 2026
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Kids pizza Net +1
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”April 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The best place to eat wraps, salad, pizza and manakesh. Their lentil soup is also amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“The best place to eat wraps, salad, pizza and manakesh. Their lentil soup is also amazing.”November 2023
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Manakeesh Net +1
“Food is always great at this place, especially the Manakeesh”
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Review excerpts
“Food is always great at this place, especially the Manakeesh”August 2024
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Mighty kafta flatbread Net +1
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”April 2026
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Potato chicken skillet Net +1
“Food as usual is great, and very good value for money. Rose, the server was excellent, kind and very helpful. I had the iftar skillet menu, included lentil soup, fatoush, and a main dish, I chose my favorite Potato Chicken skillet. They offered complementary water and dates to start with! Was too hungry forgot about takings pics of the food, Will definitely do next time.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food as usual is great, and very good value for money. Rose, the server was excellent, kind and very helpful. I had the iftar skillet menu, included lentil soup, fatoush, and a main dish, I chose my favorite Potato Chicken skillet. They offered complementary water and dates to start with! Was too hungry forgot about takings pics of the food, Will definitely do next time.”March 2025
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Ranch chicken wrap Net +1
“We got the spicy chicken wrap and ranch chicken wrap. They were great choices.”
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“We got the spicy chicken wrap and ranch chicken wrap. They were great choices.”July 2026
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Spicy chicken wrap Net +1
“We got the spicy chicken wrap and ranch chicken wrap. They were great choices.”
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Review excerpts
“We got the spicy chicken wrap and ranch chicken wrap. They were great choices.”July 2026
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Sweet potato bread Net +1
“The wraps were excellent. You have to try the sweet potato bread. The portions were not huge but not small either.”
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Review excerpts
“The wraps were excellent. You have to try the sweet potato bread. The portions were not huge but not small either.”September 2024
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Taouk wrap Net +1
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered a taouk wrap a famous chicken wrap a mighty kafta flatbread and a kids pizza. Everything was delicious and mouthwatering especially the kafta.”April 2026
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Wild zaatar Net +1
“We ordered Wild zaatar falafel sandwich/wrap in brown bread.. Amazing finger licking taste and it’s totally worth of money. Complete satisfaction.”
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“We ordered Wild zaatar falafel sandwich/wrap in brown bread.. Amazing finger licking taste and it’s totally worth of money. Complete satisfaction.”November 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Try outside. If the weather suits, ask for outdoor seating to enjoy the Marina Walk view.
Allow time. Build in extra time at busy periods: one visitor reported an approximately 30-minute wait.
Request changes. If you need a wrap or salad adjusted, ask when ordering; one review says requests were accommodated.
Late meals. The restaurant was reported as open 24/7, making it an option for a late meal.
Birthday dessert. For a birthday, ask whether a happy-birthday note can be written on the dessert.
Plan the visit
Practical details
A, Marina View Towers - Marina View Tower - Braih St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, 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
Possible wait
One review reported an approximately 30-minute wait, so busy periods may require patience.
Missed order
A burger order was not entered, leading to a wait of more than 20 minutes before the mistake was discovered.
Missing tissues
One customer said basic items such as wet wipes and regular tissues were refused during a poor service experience.
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar w Zeit in Dubai Marina is a casual Lebanese restaurant for filling wraps, manakeesh and salads, with a useful mix of lighter and more indulgent choices. Reviews often point to fresh, cooked-to-order food, and the Marina setting gives the meal a little more appeal than a standard quick stop. The wraps are a dependable starting point, while manakeesh and shawarma receive especially strong mentions.
For something lighter, the kale quinoa & feta salad was described as fresh and balanced with lemon balsamic dressing. Vegetarian options are available, and portions are generally described as generous or filling. The outdoor seating is worth asking about if you want to sit by the Marina Walk and people-watch.
The restaurant has also been reported as open 24/7, which makes it handy for late-evening food. Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable or affordable for the area. Service is usually praised as warm, quick and accommodating, but it has not been flawless.
One customer waited around 30 minutes, while another said a burger order was never entered and basic tissues were unavailable during a separate poor experience. Check that longer orders have been logged before settling in, especially when you are hungry or in a rush.