Fresh Lebanese
Reviews repeatedly describe the food as fresh, flavorful and nutritious, with a lighter feel than typical fast food.
Zaatar W Zeit
Dubai Festival City
Zaatar W Zeit is a casual Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Festival City, known for fresh, lighter-feeling meals and modern takes on familiar favourites. Reviews particularly highlight its wraps, manakish, Chicken Taouk and relaxed seating for a quick mall meal or family visit.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
2,010 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong Wraps
Wraps are a reliable choice, with the spicy chicken wrap and Chicken Taouk receiving especially positive mentions.
Lebanese Variety
The menu suits mixed groups, with customers noting plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
Relaxed Seating
The branch has ample, spacious seating and can feel calm even within the mall setting.
Family Friendly
Families describe welcoming service, and one birthday visit included a small celebration by the team.
Lost-Phone Care
One customer reported that a forgotten phone was safely kept aside and returned when they came back.
What to Eat at Zaatar W Zeit 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, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Zaatar W Zeit, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Famous chicken Net +2
“The Famous chicken is always tasty there.”
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Review excerpts
“The Famous chicken is always tasty there.”February 2023
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”July 2024
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Manouche Net +2
“It is a Lebanese style restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of sandwiches, manouche or main course. They have good quality of food and they serve fresh ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“It is a Lebanese style restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of sandwiches, manouche or main course. They have good quality of food and they serve fresh ingredients.”February 2023
“We also tried their Manaesh, as always they are delicious.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (14)
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Boomburger Net +1
“The boomburger was flavorful and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The boomburger was flavorful and delicious.”February 2025
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Chicken kale salad Net +1
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”
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Review excerpts
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”July 2024
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Chicken potato Net +1
“The food was amazing I tried the chicken potato and loved it. Aya was very supportive and had a great smile. Thanks for the great experience”
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Review excerpts
“The food was amazing I tried the chicken potato and loved it. Aya was very supportive and had a great smile. Thanks for the great experience”April 2026
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Chicken taouk Net +1
“My personal favorite is the Chicken Taouk.”
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Review excerpts
“My personal favorite is the Chicken Taouk.”October 2024
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Chocolate lava Net +1
“Good take on their new menu. Love their new teaser and dessert. Tarter tots and chocolate lava. Plus the server are all friendly. Maria, ellaine, rachel served an exceptional and excellent service.”
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Review excerpts
“Good take on their new menu. Love their new teaser and dessert. Tarter tots and chocolate lava. Plus the server are all friendly. Maria, ellaine, rachel served an exceptional and excellent service.”April 2025
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Cookie-in-a-pan dessert with ice cream Net +1
“The cookie-in-a-pan dessert with ice cream was also great.”
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Review excerpts
“The cookie-in-a-pan dessert with ice cream was also great.”February 2025
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Hallome sticks Net +1
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”July 2024
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Halloumi salad Net +1
“I tried their Halloumi Salad and it was great with the balsamic.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried their Halloumi Salad and it was great with the balsamic.”January 2024
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Lahme bajeen Net +1
“PS the lahme bajeen was excuisite, this place deserves a Michelin star. Absolutely amazing”
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Review excerpts
“PS the lahme bajeen was excuisite, this place deserves a Michelin star. Absolutely amazing”March 2026
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Spicy chicken wrap Net +1
“The food was fantastic specially the cheese and fries and the spicy chicken wrap.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was fantastic specially the cheese and fries and the spicy chicken wrap.”January 2025
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Tarter tots Net +1
“Good take on their new menu. Love their new teaser and dessert. Tarter tots and chocolate lava. Plus the server are all friendly. Maria, ellaine, rachel served an exceptional and excellent service.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good take on their new menu. Love their new teaser and dessert. Tarter tots and chocolate lava. Plus the server are all friendly. Maria, ellaine, rachel served an exceptional and excellent service.”April 2025
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Zeit w zaatar glaze Net +1
“Tried a zeit w zaatar glaze and it was amazing. The olive oil and zaatar blend perfectly with a fresh, tangy flavor. Simple, versatile, and super tasty—definitely recommend!”
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Review excerpts
“Tried a zeit w zaatar glaze and it was amazing. The olive oil and zaatar blend perfectly with a fresh, tangy flavor. Simple, versatile, and super tasty—definitely recommend!”May 2026
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Zaatar & cheese Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered the zaatar & cheese, along with a strawberry lemonade. Zaatar & cheese - 9/10”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the zaatar & cheese, along with a strawberry lemonade. Zaatar & cheese - 9/10”April 2026
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Lahmeh mankousi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The wrap was ok and so was the lahmeh mankousi.”
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Drinks 2
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their wraps are always so good! this famus chicken, chicken kale salad,hallome sticks, and one with fresh orange juice and fries was so good. Quick service, good food. Thanks, Rica,evelyn, carlene, Rachelle ❤️”July 2024
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Strawberry lemonade Net +1
“We ordered the zaatar & cheese, along with a strawberry lemonade. Zaatar & cheese - 9/10 Lemonade - 8/10”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the zaatar & cheese, along with a strawberry lemonade. Zaatar & cheese - 9/10 Lemonade - 8/10”April 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Humus Net −1
“But at the same time I would remove one star because of the food. Humus was served freezing cold, I assume it was straight from a chiller. Crackers on a side of humus were slightly sweet. Salty or savoury would accompany it better. Potato chicken skillet had overcovering vinegar tingle. A portion is exactly for one person, not a bite more.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“But at the same time I would remove one star because of the food. Humus was served freezing cold, I assume it was straight from a chiller. Crackers on a side of humus were slightly sweet. Salty or savoury would accompany it better. Potato chicken skillet had overcovering vinegar tingle. A portion is exactly for one person, not a bite more.”October 2019
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Potato chicken skillet Net −1
“But at the same time I would remove one star because of the food. Humus was served freezing cold, I assume it was straight from a chiller. Crackers on a side of humus were slightly sweet. Salty or savoury would accompany it better. Potato chicken skillet had overcovering vinegar tingle. A portion is exactly for one person, not a bite more.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“But at the same time I would remove one star because of the food. Humus was served freezing cold, I assume it was straight from a chiller. Crackers on a side of humus were slightly sweet. Salty or savoury would accompany it better. Potato chicken skillet had overcovering vinegar tingle. A portion is exactly for one person, not a bite more.”October 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Rushes. Try visiting outside busy periods if timing matters; one customer waited around 40 minutes for food.
Check Charges. If choosing breakfast bread options, ask whether they cost extra before ordering.
Confirm Dine-In. When dining in, check the order is marked correctly; one meal arrived packed for takeaway.
Try Taouk. Chicken Taouk is a well-reviewed choice if you want a specific Lebanese-style main rather than browsing the menu.
Consider Breakfast. For a morning visit, reviewers recommend the Halloumi Salad and manakish.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Fes - Dubai Festival City Mall, Food Court, Waterfront Center - Festival Blvd
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several visits involved long waits, including almost 20 minutes to place an order and around 40 minutes for food.
Order Delays
During busy periods, customers have reported difficulty getting staff attention before their order was even taken.
Cleanliness Issues
Some reviewers reported dirty tables, an unclean dining area and plates that did not appear properly washed.
Inconsistent Filling
One wrap was described as dry and underfilled, with almost no chicken and mostly lettuce.
Unclear Charges
A breakfast customer said an added bread charge was only noticed when the bill arrived.
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar W Zeit is a casual Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Festival City that works well for a quick mall meal, a family dinner or a lighter alternative to standard fast food. The menu covers wraps, manakish, salads and main dishes, with reviews praising fresh ingredients and bold flavour. Chicken Taouk, the spicy chicken wrap and Halloumi Salad are among the more useful picks for a first visit.
There is enough variety for mixed groups, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, while cold-pressed juices, lemonades and teas give you more than the usual soft-drink options. The branch is described as spacious, with a relaxed atmosphere and ample seating; one reviewer also mentioned a kids menu. Service is the main variable.
Many customers describe kind, attentive staff and quick meals, but others waited nearly 20 minutes just to order or around 40 minutes for food. A few reviews also raise concerns about dirty tables, poorly washed plates and inconsistent attention when the branch is busy. Visit outside peak periods if you are in a hurry.
Before ordering breakfast bread, ask whether it carries an extra charge, and confirm that a dine-in order has not been packed for takeaway.