The sweet smell of shisha smoke, stunning views of the city skyline and excellent food can make for a fun evening out with friends. You can find this fantastic combo at the sprawling Dubai Mall! If you’re looking for a place to relax and smoke with friends, we’ve picked out some of the best restaurants with shisha in Dubai Mall.
BEST PLACES FOR SHISHA IN DUBAI MALL
Take a look at the best restaurants and cafes to enjoy a session of shisha at The Dubai Mall.
HUQQA
One of the most popular shisha places in Dubai Mall is HuQQa, located in the mall’s new extension. HuQQa is one of the most well-known indoor shisha lounges in Dubai. You’ll find an exotic range of shisha flavours to choose from at this hookah cafe in Dubai Mall with prices ranging between AED 100 – AED 200.
Aside from its shisha, HuQQa is also known for its stunning views of the Dubai Fountain and mouth-watering Turkish food. The menu at HuQQa Dubai Mall ranges from traditional Turkish specialities such as kebabs and manti to burgers, sandwiches, salads and pizza.
- Average cost for two: AED 430
- Location: Level 3, New Extension
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 am| Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-52-173-3376
CABANA

Enjoy top-quality shisha in a relaxed, alfresco setting at Cabana, located in the Address Dubai Mall. Cabana offers a range of flavours, from classics like double apple, rose and watermelon, to more experimental varieties such as pina colada and mixed fruit cocktail!
You can also enjoy soups, salads, burger, pizzas, hot and cold mezzeh at this outdoor lounge, which is located by the hotel’s sleek pool.
- Average cost for two: AED 390
- Location: Level 3, Address Dubai Mall
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-438-8888
AWANI
Soak in breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain while enjoying a shisha session with friends at Awani! This is one of the best restaurants with shisha in Dubai Mall, offering a variety of single and mixed flavours. Some of the shisha flavours you can try here include mistika, peach, tropicana and blue mint.
Awani is also known for its delicious menu of Middle Eastern specialities such as fatteh, shawarma, kebabs and grilled dishes. This restaurant also features themed decor with elegant, geometric patterns.
- Average cost for two: AED 265
- Location: Level 2, Opposite Hamleys
- Timings: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-243-2758
KARAM BEIRUT

Another one of the popular places for shisha in Dubai Mall is Karam Beirut, a well-known Lebanese eatery. You can dine on their juicy grilled meats and other signature dishes as well as enjoy a wonderful shisha session with fantastic views of the Downtown skyline.
When it comes to Karam Beirut’s shisha flavours, you can choose from mint, grape mint, lemon mint and double apple. The prices at this shisha cafe in Dubai Mall vary depending upon the type of flavour.
- Average cost for two: AED 215
- Location: Opposite Bloomingdale, Lower Ground Level
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 am| Thu-Fri: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-339-9789
WAFI GOURMET
Our next mention of the best restaurants with hookah in Dubai Mall is Wafi Gourmet. It’s one of the places with shisha near the Dubai Mall Fountain. You can try different types of shisha out here, such as mouassal, Ajami, Mouassal and Egyptian shisha, with prices starting from AED 76. Wafi Gourmet is also a great spot to try traditional Middle Eastern treats, such as mezzeh, kebabs and seafood specialities.
- Average cost for two: AED 295
- Location: Lower Ground Level
- Timings: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-330-8297
OPSO DUBAI
Opso is another place to enjoy shisha in Dubai Mall. Along with shisha, the restaurant offers Mediterranean food in a lively ambience. You can try larder meze, traditionally flavoured mousakkas, grilled seafood and various concoctions of pasta. A healthy breakfast is also available at Opso. Shisha prices here vary for different flavours and you can always ask the servers for the best options.
- Average cost for two: AED 325
- Location: 2nd Level
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 am| Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-54-424-4999
AL HALLAB DUBAI MALL
Widely known for decadent sweets, Al Hallab is also one of the best shisha cafes in Downtown Dubai. Besides the shisha fix, you can try Lebanese grills, seafood, soups and of course, a fine selection of creamy, puffy desserts and ice creams at this eatery. Al Hallab offers a choice of indoor and outdoor seating as well as facilitates home delivery.
- Average cost for two: AED 170
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm|Thu-Sat: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-330-8828
DISH/DASH
Located on the mall’s ground level, Dish Dash is the perfect Middle-Eastern spot to experience Arabic hospitality and 25 different flavours of shisha. You can get Dish Dash special, chocolate and mint, cinnamon and gum, cherry, lemon, grapes and apple flavoured shisha.
If you’re in the mood to try something unique, go for the blue mint or melon flavour of hookah. Ready to produce some pretty clouds of shisha smoke at AED 75?!
- Average cost for two: AED 240
- Location: Lower Ground Level
- Timings: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm| Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-557-8901
In addition to the aforementioned places, check out the following shisha shops* in Dubai Mall:
- Grand Cafe Dubai Mall |+971-4-457-9944
- Bebabel Dubai Mall|+971-4-419-0950
*For information about pricing, shisha flavours or availability of shisha, call these places on the given numbers.
FAQs
WHERE TO GET THE BEST SHISHA IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI?
There are a number of shisha places in Downtown Dubai where you can enjoy good shisha. Bosporus, Taikun and Buhayra Lounge are some of the popular ones.
IS THERE ANY PLACE TO GET CHEAP SHISHA IN DUBAI?
The cost of shisha is subjective. However, based on reviews, Al Khawater Coffee Shop, Mubeenz Cafe and The Kana Cafe offer shisha at reasonable prices.
That wraps up our picks for the best shisha places in Dubai Mall. While these are the best restaurants with shisha, make sure to try some of the other popular restaurants in Dubai Mall, too!
If you’re looking for more options, there are other shisha cafes in Dubai, known for their high-quality hookah and superb service.
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