Fresh choices
Reviews mention fresh wraps, salads, pizzas and lighter dishes, including quinoa tabouleh and hummus with crackers.
Zaatar w Zeit – Mirdif Hills Avenue
Mirdif
Zaatar w Zeit is a casual Lebanese eatery in Mirdif, serving modern takes on favourites such as manakeesh and wraps. Reviews make it a useful stop for breakfast, quick salads and lighter options, with outdoor seating when the weather suits—though indoor space and food consistency deserve some attention.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
510 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot meals
One regular reviewer says orders arrive hot and fresh, supporting the restaurant’s appeal for quick meals.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor tables give you another option when Dubai’s weather is comfortable.
Kind service
Several reviews describe the team as friendly, welcoming and attentive during meals.
Early breakfast
Breakfast is described as delicious and served on time, making an early visit practical.
What to Eat at Zaatar w Zeit – Mirdif Hills 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 – Mirdif Hills Avenue, 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 – Mirdif Hills Avenue, 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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Angus boom Net +1
“My son loves the Angus boom.”
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Review excerpts
“My son loves the Angus boom.”July 2026
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Caesar salad Net +1
“The pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken wrap, and Caesar salad were all fresh and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken wrap, and Caesar salad were all fresh and delicious.”July 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“I tried the chicken shawarma and it did not disappoint, it was delicious. Also ordered the fries and cheese which was also good.”
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“I tried the chicken shawarma and it did not disappoint, it was delicious. Also ordered the fries and cheese which was also good.”November 2024
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Chicken wrap Net +1
“Such a cozy small and welcoming place Zatar W Zeit in Mirdiff Hills, we enjoy a fresh delicious food the best lentil soup and the famous chicken wrap it s a must try!!!! Thank you James and Charisa for your hospitality skills and ensuring all is perfect around! They accept Emirates Platinum Card and discount is great! A perfect start of the day 🥰”
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Review excerpts
“Such a cozy small and welcoming place Zatar W Zeit in Mirdiff Hills, we enjoy a fresh delicious food the best lentil soup and the famous chicken wrap it s a must try!!!! Thank you James and Charisa for your hospitality skills and ensuring all is perfect around! They accept Emirates Platinum Card and discount is great! A perfect start of the day 🥰”October 2024
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Egg breakfast special Net +1
“We enjoy coming here for the egg breakfast special or a quick fattoush salad for lunch. The food is always fresh, but prepared quickly while we wait.”
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“We enjoy coming here for the egg breakfast special or a quick fattoush salad for lunch. The food is always fresh, but prepared quickly while we wait.”May 2024
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“We enjoy coming here for the egg breakfast special or a quick fattoush salad for lunch. The food is always fresh, but prepared quickly while we wait.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoy coming here for the egg breakfast special or a quick fattoush salad for lunch. The food is always fresh, but prepared quickly while we wait.”May 2024
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Fries and cheese Net +1
“I tried the chicken shawarma and it did not disappoint, it was delicious. Also ordered the fries and cheese which was also good.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the chicken shawarma and it did not disappoint, it was delicious. Also ordered the fries and cheese which was also good.”November 2024
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Hummus Net +1
“Just stopped by for a healthy snack and got hummus and crackers, so good!!”
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Review excerpts
“Just stopped by for a healthy snack and got hummus and crackers, so good!!”December 2025
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Such a cozy small and welcoming place Zatar W Zeit in Mirdiff Hills, we enjoy a fresh delicious food the best lentil soup and the famous chicken wrap it s a must try!!!! Thank you James and Charisa for your hospitality skills and ensuring all is perfect around! They accept Emirates Platinum Card and discount is great! A perfect start of the day 🥰”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Such a cozy small and welcoming place Zatar W Zeit in Mirdiff Hills, we enjoy a fresh delicious food the best lentil soup and the famous chicken wrap it s a must try!!!! Thank you James and Charisa for your hospitality skills and ensuring all is perfect around! They accept Emirates Platinum Card and discount is great! A perfect start of the day 🥰”October 2024
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“The pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken wrap, and Caesar salad were all fresh and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken wrap, and Caesar salad were all fresh and delicious.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (5)
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Quinoa tabouleh Net +1
“I had Lahme bi Ajjine and quinoa tabouleh, the food was fresh. The salad was delicious and sandwich was on average.”
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Review excerpts
“I had Lahme bi Ajjine and quinoa tabouleh, the food was fresh. The salad was delicious and sandwich was on average.”July 2026
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Spicy chicken wrap Net +1
“The pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken wrap, and Caesar salad were all fresh and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken wrap, and Caesar salad were all fresh and delicious.”July 2026
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Swiss boom Net +1
“The staffs are really friendly . Place is located inside Al Mutlaq avenue must try Swiss boom which is filled with juicy mushroom and beef”
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Review excerpts
“The staffs are really friendly . Place is located inside Al Mutlaq avenue must try Swiss boom which is filled with juicy mushroom and beef”September 2022
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Tater tots Net +1
“What a blessing this location is! First it offers some tasty and lighter food options. ALSO they have tater tots that are hot and crispity-crunchy!! They really added to my breakfast joy.”
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Review excerpts
“What a blessing this location is! First it offers some tasty and lighter food options. ALSO they have tater tots that are hot and crispity-crunchy!! They really added to my breakfast joy.”August 2025
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Lahme bi ajjine Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I had Lahme bi Ajjine and quinoa tabouleh, the food was fresh. The salad was delicious and sandwich was on average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (7)
Food 7
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Beef shawarma Net −1
“But the beef shawarma I ordered didn’t taste anything like shawarma. It was just minced meat and some sauce that was not nice. Shawarma cost 32 dirhams which is overly priced, as the quality of food was cheap and taste terrible”
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Critical review excerpts
“But the beef shawarma I ordered didn’t taste anything like shawarma. It was just minced meat and some sauce that was not nice. Shawarma cost 32 dirhams which is overly priced, as the quality of food was cheap and taste terrible”January 2024
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Beef wrap Net −1
“The bread on beef wrap was cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The bread on beef wrap was cold.”November 2025
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Cheese mamkushe Net −1
“It’s bad experience the cheese mamkushe was empty it was veryyyy bad experience not same the orher brand”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“It’s bad experience the cheese mamkushe was empty it was veryyyy bad experience not same the orher brand”August 2025
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Halloum cheese Net −1
“Halloum cheese was cold and not even done properly”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Halloum cheese was cold and not even done properly”May 2023
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Mighty kafta Net −1
“Ordered mighty kafta at 1am got food poisoning I've ordered from them before seems standard is going down”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered mighty kafta at 1am got food poisoning I've ordered from them before seems standard is going down”May 2026
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Skillet of potatoe chicken Net −1
“The skillet of potatoe chicken was overdone, the sauce which always gives a unique flavor to this entree was fired up potatoes were overcooked!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The skillet of potatoe chicken was overdone, the sauce which always gives a unique flavor to this entree was fired up potatoes were overcooked!”November 2025
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Manaeesh Net −2
“We ordered Manaeesh and they were cold as stone with very little toppings and no taste !”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Manaeesh and they were cold as stone with very little toppings and no taste !”May 2023
“I went to this restaurant today and the food was terrible. The manakeesh was dry and the staff wasn't friendly either. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone."”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. Ask for outdoor seating when the weather is agreeable; the indoor area has been described as small.
Check cooling. If you prefer a cool indoor meal, check the air conditioning status before settling in.
Try breakfast. For a morning visit, breakfast is a practical choice: one review specifically recommends coming early.
Check delivery. Inspect delivery orders before eating, especially for missing salad or sauce, both of which one customer reported.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hills Avenue Ground Floor - 27 78th St
Mirdif, 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
Inconsistent quality
Reviews range from hot, fresh meals to cold or disappointing food, so consistency appears uneven.
Warm interior
Multiple reviews mention that the air conditioning was under maintenance, leaving the indoor area hot.
Small portions
One comparison found the sandwich nearly empty and less generous than at other branches.
Slow service
Some customers report long waits and staff failing to listen to orders promptly.
Delivery concern
A delivery review reported finding a black object in a sandwich, which the restaurant described as burned cheese.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
32 dirhams
beef shawarma
“Shawarma cost 32 dirhams which is overly priced, as the quality of food was cheap and taste terrible”Google review · January 2024
more than 30 AED
plain bread
“If you are planning to eat only bread and pay more than 30 AED for plain bread, come and burn your money here”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar w Zeit in Mirdif is a casual Lebanese eatery built around modern manakeesh, wraps and quick meals. Reviews point to breakfast, the chicken wrap, the Zooza Salad and Manakish ZWZ as useful reasons to visit, while lighter choices such as quinoa tabouleh and hummus with crackers also get positive mentions. The branch suits a relaxed breakfast or straightforward casual meal.
Food is often described as fresh and served quickly, and outdoor seating is appreciated when the weather is comfortable. The indoor dining area is small, however, and several recent reviews mention a warm interior while the air conditioning was under maintenance. Families may like the art paper provided for children, and early breakfast has been specifically recommended.
Service is a real strength in many reviews, with customers describing the team as kind, welcoming and attentive. Still, the experience is not perfectly consistent: other diners report long waits, incomplete delivery orders and portions with very little filling. Food has also been described as cold, dry or overcooked in some visits, and one delivery review raised a serious concern about a black object found in a sandwich.
Check your order and, if dining in, consider asking about the cooling and seating before ordering.