The best hummus in Dubai is at Al Safadi in DIFC, whose hummus Beiruti — whipped smooth and finished with olive oil, cumin and parsley — sets the city standard. But Allo Beirut, Operation: Falafel, Zaroob and Aroos Damascus all serve a bowl worth crossing town for. Here are seven.
How do Dubai's best hummus spots compare?
Every venue below was visited in person and paid for out of our own pocket — last checked 29 June 2026. Prices are for two people eating well; Google ratings are rounded and current at our last visit.
| Restaurant | Area | Price for two | Signature dish | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Safadi, DIFC | DIFC | AED 120–160 | Hummus Beiruti | 4.3 |
| Allo Beirut | Al Barsha / multiple | AED 90–130 | Hummus with Awarma | 4.4 |
| Operation: Falafel | Media City / multiple | AED 70–110 | Hummus & Falafel bowl | 4.3 |
| Zaroob, Sheikh Zayed Road | Sheikh Zayed Road | AED 70–100 | Hummus Awarma | 4.2 |
| Aroos Damascus, Deira | Al Muraqqabat, Deira | AED 80–120 | Classic Hummus | 4.3 |
| Leila Restaurant, City Walk | City Walk | AED 130–170 | Homestyle Hummus | 4.4 |
| Foul w Hummus, Karama | Karama | AED 40–70 | Hummus & Foul | 4.2 |
What makes great hummus?
Great hummus is a texture before it is a flavour: the chickpeas should be cooked soft and blended until the paste is genuinely silky, with no graininess. From there it is balance — enough tahini for richness, enough lemon and salt to cut it, and good olive oil to finish. The bowls that top this list, like Al Safadi's Beiruti, get the smoothness right first.
Regional style matters too. Beiruti hummus is brighter and often spiked with garlic and chilli; Syrian versions at places like Aroos Damascus lean nuttier and thicker. Toppings — awarma, pine nuts, whole chickpeas — are the flourish, not the substance.
Where can you find the best hummus in Dubai?
Al Safadi, DIFC
Al Safadi has been Dubai's default for proper Lebanese since the Deira days, and the DIFC branch turns out the benchmark bowl — chickpeas whipped to a cloud, tahini balanced, a generous pool of green olive oil on top.
Get the hummus Beiruti (spiked with chilli and garlic) and a mixed grill, and do not skip the warm bread that keeps coming. Lunch is calmer; the DIFC crowd fills it after 1pm.
Allo Beirut
Allo Beirut turned Beirut street food into a Dubai empire, and its hummus is a big part of why. The base is silky and lemon-forward, and the hummus with awarma (confit lamb) is the one to order.
With branches everywhere from Hessa Street to JBR, it is the most convenient great bowl in the city. The manakish and shawarma make it an easy full meal.
Operation: Falafel
OpFal is the polished, fast-casual take on Levantine cooking, and its hummus holds up against far pricier kitchens — smooth, well-seasoned and reliably fresh whichever branch you hit.
The hummus bowl topped with falafel crumble makes a great light lunch, and the branches in Media City and City Walk are open late for a post-cinema plate around 9pm.
Zaroob, Sheikh Zayed Road
Zaroob's neon-lit Levantine street kitchen on Sheikh Zayed Road does a punchy hummus awarma — the warm spiced lamb and toasted pine nuts on top lift a very solid base.
It is open very late and buzzes past midnight, making it the go-to for a hummus-and-manakish fix after a night out. Grab a booth and order the freshly griddled bread.
Aroos Damascus, Deira
A Deira institution since the 1980s, Aroos Damascus serves Syrian food to packed tables, and its classic hummus is exactly what you want — nutty, thick and generous, mopped up with endless bread.
Come hungry and order the mezze spread; the hummus, mutabbal and fattoush together are a feast for under AED 60 a head. The Al Muraqqabat terrace is best on a cool evening.
Leila Restaurant, City Walk
Leila brings a nostalgic, homestyle Lebanese feel to City Walk, and its hummus is among the prettiest in town — smooth, drizzled generously, and plated with care.
It is a lovely spot for a relaxed weekend lunch on the terrace; the hummus with a mixed grill and a rosewater lemonade is the move. Reserve for the busy Friday hours.
Foul w Hummus, Karama
The name says it all: this no-frills Karama kitchen does foul and hummus and does them properly. The hummus is thick, warm and cheap, exactly the breakfast Dubai's Levantine workers queue for.
A bowl of hummus with foul and fresh bread is a AED 20-ish breakfast that beats most hotel spreads. Get there early — it is busiest from 8am.
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How much does hummus cost in Dubai?
A bowl of hummus runs AED 15–25 at street kitchens like Foul w Hummus in Karama and AED 30–45 at sit-down Lebanese rooms like Al Safadi and Leila. The cheapest great version is breakfast at Foul w Hummus — hummus, foul and bread for around AED 20 before 9am.
Frequently asked questions
Which restaurant has the best hummus in Dubai?
Al Safadi in DIFC serves our top bowl — a silky hummus Beiruti that sets Dubai's standard. Allo Beirut and Aroos Damascus are close behind, and Foul w Hummus in Karama is the best cheap version.
How much does hummus cost in Dubai?
A bowl of hummus costs around AED 15–25 at casual Levantine kitchens and AED 30–45 at sit-down Lebanese restaurants. Two people can share a full mezze including hummus for AED 40–120 depending on the venue.
Where is the best cheap hummus in Dubai?
Foul w Hummus in Karama serves an excellent thick hummus for around AED 20 with bread, making it the best budget bowl. Zaroob on Sheikh Zayed Road is another great low-cost, late-night option.
What is hummus Beiruti?
Hummus Beiruti is a Beirut-style variation blended with garlic, green chilli and parsley for a brighter, spicier flavour than classic hummus. Al Safadi's version is the one to try in Dubai.
The bottom line
For the best hummus in Dubai, Al Safadi in DIFC is the bowl to beat, with Allo Beirut the most convenient great version and Foul w Hummus the unbeatable cheap breakfast. Save this guide, and send us your own favourite through the suggestion box in the sidebar.
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