Al Hallab

A Lebanese dining institution with three branches, all bursting with character 11 Reviews

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This Lebanese brand (which began in 1881 as a sweet shop in Tripoli) conducts itself with all of the confidence of an institution – the gaggles of waiters (there seems to be someone whose sole job is to pass you post-dinner towels) swan around with confidence, the interiors are unapologetically grandiose, with neoclassical frescoes adorning the arched ceiling and the food is top of the class. The shawarmas are juicy and well-cooked, the bread is always fresh and the grills well marinated and soft. With Dubai Fountain views from its terrace, and views out to the fountain inside of The Dubai Mall from its interior, there are few better places to take visitors for the prerequisite sampling of Dubai’s excellent Levantine cuisine.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 22 March 2012

• Previous reviews
  • 03 November,2011- reviewed by Oliver Robinson
  • 05 July,2010- reviewed by Daisy Carrington

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Posted by: eddy on 09 Sep ' 12 at 10:37

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Just authentic Lebanese at its best, even in Lebanon they don't make food that tasty any-more,,,, and I am Lebanese
chapeaux Bas

Posted by: Qaisar Mehmood on 19 Dec ' 11 at 10:23

• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Good one!

Posted by: Talal on 02 Nov ' 11 at 12:20

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Best Lebanese Restaurant in Dubai!

Posted by: Ahmad on 30 Sep ' 11 at 05:24

• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

best lebanese food in town for many years. poor service still, servers need to change attitude

Posted by: Ann Meschel on 30 May ' 11 at 15:44

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

i can say its one of the best..im proud to be one of the team ;)

Posted by: Maryam on 15 Apr ' 11 at 16:24

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

really good food, the service is fast.

simply delicious, highly recommended.

Posted by: Jasmin on 11 Mar ' 11 at 18:59

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The best Lebanese food .. The mezza is very nice to share if you don't want a whole dish, you can just have a selection of great appetizers. It is highly recommended.

Posted by: Maryam on 20 Jan ' 11 at 14:00

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: yasser khalifa on 08 Jan ' 11 at 10:54

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Best Food Ever ..!! best View and great prices

Posted by: Tammam on 29 Dec ' 10 at 00:22

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

okay i knew that it is a Lebanese restaurant but i think they should think twice before they hire Lebanese waiters , when you try to ask your server to take the order he ignore you and try to serve ladies tables first even if they came after you , that way of waters accent during speak made you feel that they was prime minsters before the come and work as waiters

Posted by: Monica on 09 Sep ' 10 at 11:50

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Al Hallab is not only one of the best Lebanese restaurants in town, it has an amazing view when the weather permits... overlooking the fountains and Burj Khalifa.

To top it all, prices are really affordable, making you wonder how much profit the other restaurants make.

I have been at Al Hallab over 10 times and have never been dissappointed; I highly recommend it.