Shisha Venues

The 8 best shisha lounges in Dubai Festival City (2026)

Ranked by real customer ratings across Dubai Festival City's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.

These are the top-rated shisha lounges in Dubai Festival City, with 6 venues meeting the 15+ review threshold and averaging 4.6 stars. Fai Lounge leads with 207 reviews at 4.9 stars, followed by Luma Pool Lounge with 1,210 reviews at 4.8 stars. D1 Gourmet Restaurant and Cafe has 284 reviews at 4.6 stars, while RFC Shisha Lounge and Mosaico each have around 50-400 reviews at 4.6 and 4.5 stars respectively. Desi Village Restaurant rounds out the list with 2,263 reviews at 4.3 stars.

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    Fai Lounge
    Fai Lounge
    Palace - Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour - Dubai
    ★ 4.9 (207)
    Outdoor seating

    “The food quality is excellent, with a well-curated menu that caters to different tastes”

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    Street view near Luma Pool LoungeStreet view
    Luma Pool Lounge
    Address - Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    ★ 4.8 (1210)
    Open lateOutdoor seating

    “The iftar spread was delicious, well-presented, and offered a great variety to suit everyone's taste.”

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    D1 Gourmet Restaurant and Cafe
    D1 Gourmet Restaurant and Cafe
    D1 - Al Jadaf - Jaddaf Waterfront - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    ★ 4.6 (284)
    Open lateOutdoor seating

    “From the moment you arrive, you're treated with true VIP hospitality that makes you feel genuinely welcomed.”

  4. 4
    RFC Shisha Lounge
    RFC Shisha Lounge
    Mal Near Waterfront - MW001 - Dubai Festival City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    ★ 4.6 (52)

    “The shisha specialist Rida Al Sayyad welcomed me with a real warm respectful smile”

  5. 5
    Mosaico
    Mosaico
    Mosaico - Al Jadaf - Jaddaf Waterfront - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    ★ 4.5 (390)
    Open lateOutdoor seating

    “Mosaico (the lobby) has a calm and relaxing ambiance, while having a cup of coffee or a tea!”

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    Street view near Desi Village RestaurantStreet view
    Desi Village Restaurant
    Garhoud view building - Shop number 3 - Al Garhoud - Dubai
    ★ 4.3 (2263)££

    “The ras malai and kulfi were good and satisfying.”

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    MAHEC Indian Aroma
    MAHEC Indian Aroma
    Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre - Airport Rd - Dubai
    ★ 4.3 (937)£££
    Open lateOutdoor seating

    “The food is beautifully presented, rich in authentic Indian flavours with a modern touch”

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    gazebo cafe palazzo Versace
    gazebo cafe palazzo Versace
    Palazzo Versace Dubai - Al Jadaf - Jaddaf Waterfront - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    ★ 4.0 (61)
    Outdoor seating

    “Best place for pool days. Amazing place for special occasions.”

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