ZAWAYA Restaurant & Cafe

Name: ZAWAYA Restaurant & Cafe
Address: G, Blue Bay Tower - Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971556679679

Business Bay

Restaurant Open now 0 556 679 679

ZAWAYA is a Syrian restaurant in Business Bay, known for authentic Arabic dishes, smooth shisha and a relaxed canal-side setting. It suits an unhurried evening, whether you want dinner on the terrace, a football game on big screens or a social meal with friends.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

452 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Canal setting

Outdoor tables by the Business Bay canal give dinner a relaxed waterside backdrop.

Shisha

Reviews repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, well prepared and among Dubai’s best.

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What to Eat at ZAWAYA Restaurant & Cafe

These items at ZAWAYA Restaurant & Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Hummus Net +5

“The food was absolutely delicious — especially the chicken, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the hummus, which was incredibly fresh and creamy. You can really tell they put care into every dish.”
Fattoush salad Net +2

“🍢I started off with Hummus, Sunny Fries & Fattoush, all bursting with delicious flavors. For mains, the Chicken Tawook was perfectly grilled & tender & the Kebab Khishkash had that rich, smoky taste that stands out instantly.”
Lamb chops Net +2

“We ordered lamb chops and mix grill, great portions and cooked to the perfection.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Arancini Net +1

“We started with hot appetizers such as the arancini and mfaraken mushroom - both were so good.”
Baby chicken with pomegranate sauce Net +1

“The food was excellent especially the baby chicken with pomegranate sauce, honestly one of the highlights.”
Buffet Net +1

“The buffet offered an incredible variety of dishes and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Every item we tried tasted amazing.”
Burata salad Net +1

“First time visiting the venue , such a comfortable and relaxing sitting , I had an amazing dinner , burata salad , lamb chops and dessert Bel chocolate , eveything was delicious. My server was Hussein , very professional and nice guy . Thank you and I definitely recommend it”
Business lunch Net +1

“They also serve business lunch, which was very tasty.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“Tapsi Dejaj was a delicious Syrian chicken stew and Chicken Biryani.”
Chicken tawook Net +1

“🍢I started off with Hummus, Sunny Fries & Fattoush, all bursting with delicious flavors. For mains, the Chicken Tawook was perfectly grilled & tender & the Kebab Khishkash had that rich, smoky taste that stands out instantly.”
Dessert bel chocolate Net +1

“First time visiting the venue , such a comfortable and relaxing sitting , I had an amazing dinner , burata salad , lamb chops and dessert Bel chocolate , eveything was delicious. My server was Hussein , very professional and nice guy . Thank you and I definitely recommend it”
Falafel Net +1

“It was amazing and special the falafel and the quinoa salad was one of the best whatever ever ate the service and location top 10/10 . Perfect I really love that place and atmosphere.”
Famous syrian salad Net +1

“And famous Syrian salad which blew our mind away!”
Grilled salmon Net +1

“The grilled salmon and short ribs rigatoni also didn’t disappoint. They were sumptuous!”
Hummus with beef cubes Net +1

“Appetizers were tasty. Hummus with beef cubes and Fattoush salad.”
Iraqi kebab Net +1

“Definitely order Hummus cause it’s one of the best and I tried Iraqi Kebab which was so delicious!”
Kebab khishkash Net +1

“🍢I started off with Hummus, Sunny Fries & Fattoush, all bursting with delicious flavors. For mains, the Chicken Tawook was perfectly grilled & tender & the Kebab Khishkash had that rich, smoky taste that stands out instantly.”
Kebab with tender lamb Net +1

“The food was above all expectations. Kebab with tender lamb and Kiev cutlet - top of the top!!!!”
Kiev cutlet Net +1

“The food was above all expectations. Kebab with tender lamb and Kiev cutlet - top of the top!!!!”
Lemon mint fresh juices Net +1

“🍹To top it off, the Pomegranate & Lemon Mint fresh juices were incredibly refreshing. A fantastic place that delivers delicious flavors & a truly satisfying dining experience!”
Mfaraken mushroom Net +1

“We started with hot appetizers such as the arancini and mfaraken mushroom - both were so good.”
Mix grill Net +1

“We ordered lamb chops and mix grill, great portions and cooked to the perfection.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The hummus and tabbouleh were fresh and authentic, and the mixed grill was well cooked and juicy.”
Pomegranate fresh juices Net +1

“🍹To top it off, the Pomegranate & Lemon Mint fresh juices were incredibly refreshing. A fantastic place that delivers delicious flavors & a truly satisfying dining experience!”
Quinoa salad Net +1

“It was amazing and special the falafel and the quinoa salad was one of the best whatever ever ate the service and location top 10/10 . Perfect I really love that place and atmosphere.”
Short ribs rigatoni Net +1

“The grilled salmon and short ribs rigatoni also didn’t disappoint. They were sumptuous!”
Sunny fries Net +1

“🍢I started off with Hummus, Sunny Fries & Fattoush, all bursting with delicious flavors. For mains, the Chicken Tawook was perfectly grilled & tender & the Kebab Khishkash had that rich, smoky taste that stands out instantly.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“The hummus and tabbouleh were fresh and authentic, and the mixed grill was well cooked and juicy.”
Tapsi dejaj Net +1

“Tapsi Dejaj was a delicious Syrian chicken stew and Chicken Biryani.”

Drinks 2

Black tea Net +1

“Black tea with amazing home made desert!”
Karak tea Net +1

“The food and drinks are good, but the karak tea is a must-try—honestly one of the best.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book outside. Ask ahead for an outdoor canal table: one diner said all the waterside tables were taken.

Try karak. Add karak tea to your order; one reviewer called it one of the best.

Plan the visit

Practical details

G, Blue Bay Tower - Marasi Dr

Business Bay, Dubai

0 556 679 679

Mon	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 4:00 AM

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The Bottom Line

ZAWAYA is a Syrian restaurant in Business Bay for authentic Arabic food, shisha and a relaxed evening by the canal. You can settle indoors or outside, order a full meal, watch football on big screens or stay for a longer social session with backgammon. The shisha is a major draw, with several diners describing it as smooth or among the best they have tried in Dubai.

The menu has plenty of specific standouts. Hummus, fattoush, kebabs and grills appear repeatedly, while reviewers also praise Tapsi Dejaj, lamb chops, mixed grill and baby chicken with pomegranate sauce. Hummus with beef cubes, chicken tawook and karak tea are useful first orders to consider.

Portions can be generous, so sharing may make sense, especially if you also want dessert or fresh juice. The canal-side terrace is the setting’s strongest practical advantage, and reviews describe it as cosy, heated and especially pleasant in the evening. Outdoor tables can fill up, so ask about availability before settling in.

Evening live music and football broadcasts add energy, while separated smoking and non-smoking areas give you a choice, although music may still carry between them. Valet parking and RTA access have also been mentioned. Reviews describe service as attentive and quick, including during busy Iftar dining.