Enjoy the best manakeesh in Dubai at these restaurants

• Al Reef Lebanese Bakery
• Something Baked
• Manoushe Street
• On the Wood
• Zaatar w Zeit
• Shami Gourmet
• Zaroob
• Operation Falafel
• Aroos Damascus
• Bait Maryam

Manakeesh is a popular Middle Eastern crispy flatbread that comes with a variety of sumptuous fillings. Whether you love the traditional zaatar manakish or enjoy the decadence of the loaded cheesy manakeesh, these restaurants in Dubai are known to have some of the best variations of the popular street food. Check out some of these well-known eateries for the best manakeesh in Dubai!

List of places to have the best manakeesh in Dubai

Al Reef Lebanese Bakery

Al Reef Lebanese Bakery is one of the popular Lebanese bakeries in Dubai. Along with a number of other flavourful specialities, Al Reef has several savoury versions of manakeesh in Dubai available in two sizes; small and large. The manakeesh at Al Reef Bakery comes with an eclectic selection of toppings including zaatar, cheese, tomato, meat, vegetables and more. The zaatar manakish is one of their most popular dishes.

Al Reef is also one of the most popular kunafa places in Dubai. Other popular dishes that visitors can enjoy include the chicken shawarma, baklava, mezze and more.

• Average price: AED 80 for two
• Opening hours: 24-hour daily
• Contact: +971-4-396-8999
• Location: Shop 3, Ground Floor, Karama Building 2, Opposite Emirates NBD Bank, Al Karama, Dubai

Something Baked

Something Baked is a popular breakfast spot where visitors can enjoy traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. The bakery also features gluten-free, and whole-wheat variations of flavorful manakeesh. Moreover, customers can also pick from vegan toppings like zaatar, vegetarian toppings like akawi cheese and meat toppings like ground beef for their orders. There are also many other options for toppings including egg, sausage and more.

• Average price: AED 65 for two
• Opening hours: 08:00 am to 11:45 pm (Saturday to Sunday)
• Contact: +971-4-362-9445
• Location: Ground Floor, J2 Tower, Cluster J, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai

Manoushe Street

If you are craving for some authentic Levantine street food in Dubai, Monoushe Street is a great place to visit. The menu at Manoushe Street has all the popular manakeesh varieties including zaatar, halloumi cheese, akawi, egg and cheese, minced meat and spinach manakeesh.

• Average price: AED 105 for two
• Opening hours: 24-hour service (Sunday to Saturday)
• Contact: 600-566667
• Location: Ground Floor, Icon Towers, Beside Byblos Hotel, Barsha Heights, Dubai

On the Wood

Known to serve a unique combination of Italian and Lebanese cuisines, On the Wood is an award-winning restaurant with some of the best manakeesh in Dubai. Their most popular offering is the manakeesh with cheese and meat. Visitors will also love their pizza, wraps, pasta, salads and more.

• Average price: AED 180 for two
• Opening hours: 08:00 am to 01:30 am
• Contact:  600-546008
• Location: Multiple including Al Barsha, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Jumeirah

Zaatar w Zeit

Zaatar w Zeit is one of the most popular names in Dubai for Lebanese street food. The place offers all-day breakfast options including cheese balls, kafta, pumpkin soup, wraps, desserts and more. The menu also has a section for manakeesh that comes with interesting toppings such as wild zaatar, traditional zaatar, halloumi and light halloumi, all available within a reasonable price range of AED 7 to AED 28. These options make Zaatar w Zeit an ideal choice for those looking for healthy breakfast options in Dubai.

• Average price: AED 150 for two
• Opening hours: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm (Sunday to Saturday)
• Contact: +971-4-427-6033 | 600-522231
• Location: Ground Level, Bay Avenue, Executive Towers, Business Bay, Dubai

Shami Gourmet

Shami Gourmet is also a popular Arabic restaurant in Dubai that serves a selection of Arabic dishes. Along with their highly reviewed tabbouleh and falafel, visitors can also try their freshly made manakeesh. Apart from the regular flavours, they have lamb meat and cheese, egg and cheese and turkey manakeesh options.

• Average price: AED 90 for two
• Opening hours: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm (daily)
• Contact: 800-74264
• Location: Torch Tower, Near Marriott Hotel, Al Sharta Street, Dubai

Zaroob

Located in Trade Centre Area in Dubai, Zaroob is a renowned Levantine cafe in Dubai. Some of the popular options on their manakeesh range include the Spanish manoushe, three-cheese manoushe, kashkaval cheese manoushe and more. The place is also popular for its falafels and is counted among the top falafel restaurants in Dubai.

• Average price: AED 155 for two
• Opening hours: 24-hour service (Sunday to Saturday)
• Contact: 800-927662 | +971-4-327-6060 | +971-55-662-9253
• Location: Shop 1, Ground Floor, Jumeirah Tower Building, Sheikh Zayad Road, Trade Centre Area, Dubai

Operation Falafel

As the name suggests, Operation Falafel is a restaurant that specialises in falafels, a staple Arabic street food that most foodies love. The place also serves a number of other authentic Arabic dishes with a trendy twist. Some of their popular manakeesh varieties include the Awaki cheese, halloumi cheese, minced meat with spices, cheese and more. Prices for these types of manakeesh range from AED 8 to AED 28.

• Average price: AED 130 for two
• Opening hours: 24-hour service (Sunday to Saturday)
• Contact: 600-530006
• Location: The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai

Aroos Damascus

Known for its great outdoor setting and friendly atmosphere, Aroos Damascus is one of the top Syrian restaurants in Dubai. Customers can visit this Syrian eatery to enjoy a number of Syrian specialities. Priced at AED 5 to AED 11, their manakeesh menu has manakeesh muhammara, manakeesh labneh, manakeesh zaatar and more.

• Average price: AED 100 for two
• Opening hours: 07:00 am to 03:00 am (Sunday to Saturday)
• Contact: +97142219825 | +97142213673 | +97142270202
• Location: Opposite Dream Place Hotel, Muraqqabat Street, Al Muraqqabat, Dubai

Bait Maryam

With a relaxing ambience and an extensive Arabic menu, Bait Maryam is a popular eatery for Middle Eastern bites. The restaurant has all the popular types of manakeesh including the highly popular Akawi cheese, zaatar, and vegetarian options. They also have a unique cream cheese and honey manakeesh, which most patrons rate highly. The price for these dishes range from AED 15 to AED 30.

• Average price: AED 155 for two
• Opening hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm (Saturday to Wednesday) | 09:30 am to 11:30 pm (Thursday and Friday)
• Contact: +971-4-241-8447 | +971-54-704-4774
• Location: Ground Level, Lake Terrace Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai

That’s a wrap to our list of best manakeesh restaurants in Dubai.

Apart from these well-known cafes and restaurants Dubai also has many other places with a variety of Arabic and Middle Eastern dishes on offer.

Those who enjoy Levantine dishes can explore the many other Lebanese restaurants in Dubai. For people who are interested in trying various types of Arabic food in Dubai, there are many Arabic restaurants in Dubai. People visiting or living in the capital can also visit the Arabic restaurants in Abu Dhabi to explore the culinary delights in the capital.