Hummus is the star of Middle Eastern cuisine. This tasty, creamy and healthy chickpea dip is making waves all over the world, especially in Dubai. The city is home to several locations where you can savour the best hummus dishes. Here are the top locations to try hummus in Dubai, ranging from classic restaurants to contemporary cafes.
- Arabian Tea House
- ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant
- Olea
- Ma’amesh
- The Hummus House
- Foul w Hummus
- Allo Beirut – City Walk
- Zaroob Restaurant
- FAQs
List of the Best Places to Try Hummus in Dubai
Let’s explore some places in Dubai to taste delicious hummus for a nice treat.
1. Arabian Tea House
This tea house in Al Fahidi with its turquoise seats, white rattan chairs and lace drapes evoking old-world elegance, is the starting point for a trip into Dubai’s past. In this dreamy, timeless atmosphere, sip a cup of ‘kahwa’ and order a delicious hummus platter with pita bread.
Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Coffee, Tea
Price
AED 190 (for two person)
Location
Jumeirah Archaeological, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
07:30 AM to 10:00 PM (Daily)
Contact
+971 4 298 4559
2. ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant
A laid-back restaurant with Turkish and Lebanese food in a rural setting with outdoor seating. Taste their grilled chicken, Tripoli hummus (AED 29) and Turkish pizza. They also serve traditional Arabic breakfast and Royal breakfast. Gather your friends for a visit today.
Cuisine
Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Price
AED 235 (for two persons)
Location
Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah Road, 47A Street, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
09:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Daily)
Contact
+971 4 343 0093
3. Olea
Craving for hummus with pita? Olea is your spot to go. Showcasing flavours from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Southern Turkey and Cyprus, this contemporary Levantine restaurant is located in Dubai. It provides freshly made food, like Syrian Nayeh and Lebanese El Hummus Beiruti, from an open kitchen. You’re left wanting more since every bite is a symphony of flavours.
Cuisine
Arabian, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Beverages
Price
AED 250 (for two person)
Location
Mall of The Emirates, 2nd Floor Kempinski Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
Breakfast: 06:30 AM to 11:00 AM (Monday to Thursday) | 06:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Friday to Sunday)
Lunch & Dinner: 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Monday to Thursday) | 01:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Friday to Sunday)
Contact
+971 4 409 5111
4. Ma’amesh
Mama’esh offers delicious manaesh and hummus variants that will satisfy both meat eaters and vegans. It is one of the popular places for street food in Dubai, offering real Palestinian cuisine. Their recipes, laden with pine nuts and pomegranates, are a must-try. With eight locations now operational since its launch in 2015, Mama’esh has become a local favourite.
Cuisine
Palestinian, Arabian, Middle Eastern, Street Food
Price
AED 105 (for two person)
Location
Bayswater Tower, Next to Dubai Islamic Bank, Marasi District, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
07:00 AM to 01:00 AM (Daily)
Contact
+971 600 548287
5. The Hummus House
From Hummus Jalapeno to Hummus Bayroti and Classic, you can indulge in various flavours of hummus in at The Hummus House. Charcoal Shack is the owner of this Jordanian restaurant that serves a blend of continental and Jordanian food. Their tagline is ‘cheap price, high quality.’
Cuisine
Arabian, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Fast Food, Street Food
Price
AED 80 (for two person)
Location
Lake Shore Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) Cluster Y, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Daily)
Contact
+971 52 877 5594
6. Foul w Hummus Restaurants
Flavourful and smooth hummus with warm and soft Arabian pita bread is such an amazing combination for a nice hummus treat. Try out Foul w Hummus located in Al Barsha. Their mix with hummus is a must-try and quite tasty. This is because they concentrate on a few dishes and master them completely.
Cuisine
Lebanese, Palestinian
Price
AED 55 (for two person)
Location
Al Barsha, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
07:00 AM to 03:00 AM (Daily)
Contact
+971 4 395 7767
7. Allo Beirut – City Walk
Lebanese street cuisine and other classics, along with drinks and sweets, are available at this lively, contemporary restaurant. The best part is their well-seasoned hummus which brings out all the flavours of Lebanon.
Order the popular dishes like Baba Ghanoush, Shawarma, Hummus Pita and Grilled Lamb.
Cuisine
Lebanese, Street food
Price
AED 105 (for two people)
Location
Al Safa Street, Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
Open 24 hrs (Tuesday to Sunday) | Lunch:12:00 AM to 01:30 AM, 06:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Monday)
Contact
+971 800 86234788
8. Zaroob Restaurant
Zaroob presents the heritage of Arab street cuisine to today’s consumers while capturing the finest and authentic elements of healthful, simple cooking. On two floors, there are live cooking stations that recreate Arabic street cuisine with a twist in a marketplace environment.
Cuisine
Arabian, Lebanese
Price
AED 140 (for two person)
Location
Shop 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
Open 24 hrs
Contact
+971 04 385 3592
FAQs
There are many places for hummus lovers in Dubai. In almost all Lebanese restaurants in Dubai, hummus is served, be it Babel, Leila, Hummus House, Ma’amesh or others.
With its first recorded reference in a 13th-century Middle Eastern cookbook according to Aleppo historian Ibn al-Adeem, hummus most likely originated in Syria.
Dubai offers an incredible variety of hummus spots, each delivering distinct flavours and experiences. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find your favourite spot for the best hummus in the city.
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