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Zaatar w Zeit - Sheikh Zayed Road
Trade Centre
Zaatar w Zeit is a casual Lebanese eatery in Trade Centre, known for modern takes on manakish and wraps. Customers come for fresh, healthy choices such as the seasoned chicken salad, as well as quick meals available around the clock.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
5,790 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong manakish
Manakish is a consistent favourite, with visitors praising the dough, crispness and classic zaatar and cheese versions.
Tasty wraps
Wraps are described as generously filled and flavourful, with the famous chicken wrap and escalope wrap both mentioned by customers.
Round-the-clock
The restaurant is reported to stay open 24 hours, making it useful for early breakfasts, late dinners and off-hours meals.
Clean setting
Customers describe the branch as clean, with a comfortable atmosphere and indoor and outdoor seating.
Helpful service
Many reviews describe friendly, attentive service, including practical help such as bringing water and helping a customer charge a phone.
What to Eat at Zaatar w Zeit - Sheikh Zayed Road 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 - Sheikh Zayed Road, 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 - Sheikh Zayed Road got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Manakeesh Net +3
“And let's not forget the manakeesh—crispy, delicious, and ideal for sharing or enjoying solo.”
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Review excerpts
“And let's not forget the manakeesh—crispy, delicious, and ideal for sharing or enjoying solo.”November 2024
“From the moment we walked in, the cozy-yet-trendy vibe and the aroma of freshly baked manakeesh pulled us right in.”June 2025
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Seasoning chicken salad Net +2
“Lebanese fast food at its BEST, Usually i order wraps sandwiches and pies, this time I decided to order from the salad menu, Yazan” advised me to try “seasoning chicken salad” and followed his advice. I found it AMAZING 😍😍. The flavors, the taste, the quality of the ingredients ❤️❤️. Thank you so much Zaarar w Zeit 🤩 and Specially to Yazan for his nice advice and overall hospitality 🌹”
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“Lebanese fast food at its BEST, Usually i order wraps sandwiches and pies, this time I decided to order from the salad menu, Yazan” advised me to try “seasoning chicken salad” and followed his advice. I found it AMAZING 😍😍. The flavors, the taste, the quality of the ingredients ❤️❤️. Thank you so much Zaarar w Zeit 🤩 and Specially to Yazan for his nice advice and overall hospitality 🌹”January 2026
“My favorite dish is seasoned chicken salad. Healthy and yum! Highly recommended!”March 2025
Honorable mentions (22)
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Angus burger Net +1
“Angus burger is amazing also, recently i have explored grilled potato and chicken with speical bread..its superrr amazing, zaatar necer disappoints you..”
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“Angus burger is amazing also, recently i have explored grilled potato and chicken with speical bread..its superrr amazing, zaatar necer disappoints you..”July 2022
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Barbecue chicken pizza Net +1
“We also tried their Barbecue Chicken pizza ... loaded with cheese & mashrooms .. just mouth watering.”
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“We also tried their Barbecue Chicken pizza ... loaded with cheese & mashrooms .. just mouth watering.”May 2020
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Bbq pizza Net +1
“I’m always coming here with my friend , I like the BBQ pizza in zaatar w zeit ! Thank you team for your service and special thanks to Khalistan for your kindness she assisted me to much thank you !”
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“I’m always coming here with my friend , I like the BBQ pizza in zaatar w zeit ! Thank you team for your service and special thanks to Khalistan for your kindness she assisted me to much thank you !”April 2026
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Cheese manakish Net +1
“I ordered za'atar manakeesh, cheese manakeesh, and steak and mushrooms. The za'atar and cheese manakeesh were good, but I didn't like the steak and mushrooms.”
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“I ordered za'atar manakeesh, cheese manakeesh, and steak and mushrooms. The za'atar and cheese manakeesh were good, but I didn't like the steak and mushrooms.”May 2026
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Chicken with speical bread Net +1
“Angus burger is amazing also, recently i have explored grilled potato and chicken with speical bread..its superrr amazing, zaatar necer disappoints you..”
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“Angus burger is amazing also, recently i have explored grilled potato and chicken with speical bread..its superrr amazing, zaatar necer disappoints you..”July 2022
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Cookie in the pan with ice cream in top of it Net +1
“Don't forget to try the cookie in the pan with ice cream in top of it, very nice dessert.”
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“Don't forget to try the cookie in the pan with ice cream in top of it, very nice dessert.”February 2025
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Fire up boost shot Net +1
“They’re also have some healthy drinks which comes in a cute small bottles .. we tried Fire up boost shot.... a cold pressed shot of ginger, turmeric, orange & lemon. A must to try.”
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“They’re also have some healthy drinks which comes in a cute small bottles .. we tried Fire up boost shot.... a cold pressed shot of ginger, turmeric, orange & lemon. A must to try.”May 2020
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Fsmous chicken wedges Net +1
“I reccomend fsmous chicken wedges This brucnh one tey of the best branch in Dubai Try it”
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“I reccomend fsmous chicken wedges This brucnh one tey of the best branch in Dubai Try it”January 2025
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Grilled potato Net +1
“Angus burger is amazing also, recently i have explored grilled potato and chicken with speical bread..its superrr amazing, zaatar necer disappoints you..”
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“Angus burger is amazing also, recently i have explored grilled potato and chicken with speical bread..its superrr amazing, zaatar necer disappoints you..”July 2022
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Hummus avacado wrap Net +1
“The food was exceptional - we ordered a hummus avacado wrap and a potato chicken skillet it was great.”
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“The food was exceptional - we ordered a hummus avacado wrap and a potato chicken skillet it was great.”April 2026
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Iftar meal Net +1
“I enjoyed their Iftar meal which consisted of soup, salad, wrap & dessert along with Ramadan juice, water and dates. The portion size was generous, everything was fresh, flavorful and super tasty.”
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“I enjoyed their Iftar meal which consisted of soup, salad, wrap & dessert along with Ramadan juice, water and dates. The portion size was generous, everything was fresh, flavorful and super tasty.”March 2024
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Knefe in a pan Net +1
“Regarding the desserts ... they don’t have much options .. so we choose to have Kunafa .. Knefe in a Pan .. a traditional Kunafa served in a hot pan accomplished with some freshly baked Lebanese bread .. we loved it & finished it no time.”
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“Regarding the desserts ... they don’t have much options .. so we choose to have Kunafa .. Knefe in a Pan .. a traditional Kunafa served in a hot pan accomplished with some freshly baked Lebanese bread .. we loved it & finished it no time.”May 2020
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Kozy kafta Net +1
“- Kozy Kafta.... a delicious kafta served is a sizzler platter. Very presentable... super yumm.”
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“- Kozy Kafta.... a delicious kafta served is a sizzler platter. Very presentable... super yumm.”May 2020
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Kunafa Net +1
“Regarding the desserts ... they don’t have much options .. so we choose to have Kunafa .. Knefe in a Pan .. a traditional Kunafa served in a hot pan accomplished with some freshly baked Lebanese bread .. we loved it & finished it no time.”
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“Regarding the desserts ... they don’t have much options .. so we choose to have Kunafa .. Knefe in a Pan .. a traditional Kunafa served in a hot pan accomplished with some freshly baked Lebanese bread .. we loved it & finished it no time.”May 2020
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Meat craze pizza Net +1
“I had lunch at Zaatar w Zeit with a friend, and we ordered the Turkey & Cheese Wrap and the Meat Craze Pizza. Both were delicious, but I have to say the pizza was definitely better than the wrap.”
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“I had lunch at Zaatar w Zeit with a friend, and we ordered the Turkey & Cheese Wrap and the Meat Craze Pizza. Both were delicious, but I have to say the pizza was definitely better than the wrap.”September 2024
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Potato chicken skillet Net +1
“The food was exceptional - we ordered a hummus avacado wrap and a potato chicken skillet it was great.”
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“The food was exceptional - we ordered a hummus avacado wrap and a potato chicken skillet it was great.”April 2026
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Potato wedges Net +1
“I am a fan of their veggie pizza (especially their feta cheese and rocca leaves) and potato wedges (especially the dip).”
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“I am a fan of their veggie pizza (especially their feta cheese and rocca leaves) and potato wedges (especially the dip).”August 2023
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Turkey & cheese wrap Net +1
“I had lunch at Zaatar w Zeit with a friend, and we ordered the Turkey & Cheese Wrap and the Meat Craze Pizza. Both were delicious, but I have to say the pizza was definitely better than the wrap.”
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“I had lunch at Zaatar w Zeit with a friend, and we ordered the Turkey & Cheese Wrap and the Meat Craze Pizza. Both were delicious, but I have to say the pizza was definitely better than the wrap.”September 2024
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Veggie pizza Net +1
“I am a fan of their veggie pizza (especially their feta cheese and rocca leaves) and potato wedges (especially the dip).”
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“I am a fan of their veggie pizza (especially their feta cheese and rocca leaves) and potato wedges (especially the dip).”August 2023
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Whole grain pasta salad with chicken Net +1
“- Whole grain pasta salad with chicken... a really delicious salad... comes in a shareable portion.”
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“- Whole grain pasta salad with chicken... a really delicious salad... comes in a shareable portion.”May 2020
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Wild zaatar mankesh Net +1
“In terms of food taste the food tastes really delicious and it was very close to the taste I usually eat in their other branches "out of UAE" and really I was happy with the food, I had pizza, tabouleh, escalope wrap, wild zaatar mankesh and some fries”
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“In terms of food taste the food tastes really delicious and it was very close to the taste I usually eat in their other branches "out of UAE" and really I was happy with the food, I had pizza, tabouleh, escalope wrap, wild zaatar mankesh and some fries”April 2025
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Za'atar manakeesh Net +1
“I ordered za'atar manakeesh, cheese manakeesh, and steak and mushrooms. The za'atar and cheese manakeesh were good, but I didn't like the steak and mushrooms.”
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“I ordered za'atar manakeesh, cheese manakeesh, and steak and mushrooms. The za'atar and cheese manakeesh were good, but I didn't like the steak and mushrooms.”May 2026
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Peach iced tea Net +1
“Don’t forget to try their Peach iced tea .. which is refillable.. isn’t it exciting.”
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“Don’t forget to try their Peach iced tea .. which is refillable.. isn’t it exciting.”May 2020
What to Avoid (2)
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Manousheh Net −1
“Food is bland, poor with ingredients, and I had to wait extra time because they wrapped my manousheh like a wrap. And so little cheese in there. Bad experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food is bland, poor with ingredients, and I had to wait extra time because they wrapped my manousheh like a wrap. And so little cheese in there. Bad experience”May 2026
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Steak and mushrooms Net −1
“I ordered za'atar manakeesh, cheese manakeesh, and steak and mushrooms. The za'atar and cheese manakeesh were good, but I didn't like the steak and mushrooms.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered za'atar manakeesh, cheese manakeesh, and steak and mushrooms. The za'atar and cheese manakeesh were good, but I didn't like the steak and mushrooms.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm orders. If you want a sandwich rather than a plate, repeat the format and check the order before it is prepared.
Try the salad. The seasoned chicken salad is a well-supported pick if you want something fresh and lighter than a wrap.
Plan parking. Driving here can mean a parking hunt on the busy stretch, so build in extra time before your meal.
Choose timing. Families may prefer daytime or earlier evening visits, since one late-night review mentioned drunk customers nearby.
Compare wraps. If choosing between the Turkey & Cheese Wrap and Meat Craze Pizza, one reviewer clearly preferred the pizza.
Check offers. Table leaflets were once found to advertise removed items, so confirm that a promotion or dish is still available before ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Al Meraikhi Towers - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, 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
Order confusion
One customer asked for a chicken sandwich but received a chicken-and-fries plate after the server made an assumption.
Parking difficulty
Parking can be difficult on this busy commercial stretch, so allow extra time if you are driving.
Late-night crowd
A late-night visitor reported drunk customers nearby and advised families to avoid the branch at that time.
Uneven service
Some visits have involved delayed food, inattentive staff or outdated table offers that were no longer available.
Dish inconsistency
The steak and mushrooms disappointed one customer, while the zaatar and cheese manakish were well received.
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar w Zeit is a casual Lebanese restaurant in Trade Centre where the menu suits both a quick bite and a proper sit-down meal. The strongest review-backed choices are the crisp zaatar or cheese manakish, generously filled wraps, and the seasoned chicken salad for a fresher option. It is also reported to operate 24 hours, which makes it useful for early breakfasts or late dinners.
The food is generally described as fresh, flavourful and cleanly prepared, with healthy choices for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The setting is comfortable, and reviews mention indoor and outdoor seating; one customer also enjoyed a corner view of the Burj Khalifa. Service is often warm and attentive, with staff helping with menu choices and small practical requests.
There are a few things to plan around. Parking can be difficult on the busy commercial stretch, so driving may require extra time. Service is not perfectly consistent: some customers reported delays, weak attentiveness or confusion over a sandwich being served as a plate.
A late-night family visit also encountered drunk customers nearby, so earlier hours may feel more comfortable for families. Finally, check that table leaflet offers are current before ordering.