Fabulous restaurant with a good variety of meal options. Location is great also being right in the textile souk and next to the creek.
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Seafood, Middle Eastern, Grill, Arabic
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal
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Figg7778
22 reviews
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile 
Date of visit: July 2022
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turas53
67 reviews
Reviewed April 25, 2022 
The finest spot for some lunch, or a Moroccan tea, after a day at Dubai Museum, the Fort Al Fahidi which dates from the eighteenth century, and the old Souk. Bayt al Wakeel is an old and very charming building. I suspect it may have...been at one time the home or office of the Shipping Agent who dealt with the paperwork for the Dhows arriving and departing the Creek. The restaurant, which faces onto the Creek, is a pure delight. Having been refurbished inside and clearly under new management, there is now a happy and professional atmosphere and any grumpy waiters have been replaced. Although the menu is varied and caters for all tastes including children, my favourite lunchtime platter has to be the Arab Mezze, which consists of dolmades, hummus, falafel, samosa, and tabbouleh with Arab bread. This, combined with a pot of Moroccan tea, looking out over the Creek, is indeed Heaven...Our special thanks to Raza and lovely Maria, who treated us like royalty. Thank you folks - we shall return. Bayt al Wakeel Bayti Ayidan.More
Date of visit: April 2022
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded April 26, 2022
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
993gavinp
7 reviews
Reviewed April 16, 2022 via mobile
Very poor experience, order came in dribs and drabs and eventually walked out after 40mins of them delivering food in stages so we could not eat together, shameful attitude by the waiter, food did look good but service was appallingMore
Date of visit: April 2022
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded April 18, 2022
Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us at Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Please accept my most sincere apologies for any disruption and downfalls in service that you experienced with us. I would like to assure...More
Yazi99
59 reviews
Reviewed April 1, 2022 via mobile
I dined here after shopping in the nearby souqs. The location is excellent as it's easily accessible and right on the creek, making an evening meal rather special. I think the restaurant was recently renovated as it looks better than I remember. The food was...good, plentiful, and at a affordable price. Staff were polite and quick with their service. I wasn't ignored despite coming alone as some restaurants do. Overall, I recommend it.More
Date of visit: February 2022
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded April 6, 2022
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
scd00
525 reviews
Reviewed February 12, 2022 via mobile
We stopped here while visiting the neighbouring Souks. The location right on the creek is great. We decided to have coffee and cakes, the coffee was lukewarm and the desserts were a bit underwhelming. As was the service. It was a busy time when we...were there, the food going to other tables looked great, so we will visit again and try the food menu.More
Date of visit: February 2022
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2022
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your feedback that shall only aware of our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
hansmucz
10 reviews
Reviewed February 11, 2022 via mobile 
When a restaurant is serving its customers since 1935, you know that they are doing it the right way. Excellent Arabic cuisine located in Dubai's old town at affordable prices. Covered terrace directly on the water with a beautiful view of the passing ships. We...will come again for sure.More
Date of visit: November 2021
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2022
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
IMTheHoff
209 reviews
Reviewed August 5, 2021 via mobile
This restaurant has recently been refurbished and offers a marvellous view on the creek. The menu is showing a variety of simple but delicious Arabic dishes.More
Date of visit: August 2021
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded August 9, 2021
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
nhberry
34 reviews
Reviewed June 21, 2021 via mobile
Oh no! What have they done to my favourite restaurant in Dubai. It used to full of character, a beautifully authentic wooden floating platform overlooking the Creek. Now it is a suspended cantilevered grey platform with boring tables and dull decor like a bad works...canteen. It has been ruined. Sob! Sob!More
Date of visit: June 2021
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939gundegaa
1 review
Reviewed May 25, 2021 
I really recommend to visit this restaurant! Very nice place with fantastic food! This is the right place where to try arabic coffe!More
Date of visit: May 2021
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded May 26, 2021
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
calinioanab
28 reviews
Reviewed February 12, 2021 via mobile
Having here a coffee after a nice walk in the souks is just a thrill. We didn’t know at first what the sightseeing will be, but after we steped inside we were amazed. The restaurant is right on water with a nice glass floor, you...can see the boats on the sea full with people, lots of birds flying around, it was very calming. Also, the coffee was great!More
Date of visit: February 2021
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baytalwakeel, Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded February 15, 2021
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
calusiteodor
28 reviews
Reviewed February 11, 2021 via mobile
Great view, get a table next to the window, it's a great pleace to see old dubai and old style habitsMore
Date of visit: February 2021
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baytalwakeel, Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded February 15, 2021
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
Simon B
32 reviews
Reviewed March 23, 2020 via mobile 
Came across this restaurant on the creek waterfront after getting the water taxi for the gold Souk, It’s a Great restaurant especially to watch life go by on the waterway so try and get a table next to the water view. Prices are very good...and had great local food as well, So a great place to head to.More
Date of visit: March 2020
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baytalwakeel, Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded April 27, 2020
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
AnnaK390
21 reviews
Reviewed March 8, 2020 via mobile
We had Mezze at Bayt al Wakeel and it was delicious. Staff was very friendly and prices were reasonable.More
Date of visit: March 2020
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded March 10, 2020
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
EastofEngland
262 reviews
Reviewed February 25, 2020
Been twice, first time food was OK second time very poor - chicken was very tough. Complained about this & they offered to replace, we declined because it's probably the same chicken! So not worth the money & we will not return. Suggest Management reviews...Chicken supplierMore
Date of visit: February 2020
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My2cents-adviser
350 reviews
Reviewed February 22, 2020 via mobile
We saw this restaurant from the taxi boat going to the gold souq. Friendly staff, authentic Arabic food and good prices. We had lamb chops, lamb tikka, chicken biryani and all were delicious. Lovely view of the pleasure boats going by too.More
Date of visit: February 2020
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baytalwakeel, General Manager at Bayt Al Wakeel, responded to this reviewResponded February 22, 2020
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings from Bayt Al Wakeel Restaurant. Thank you very much for your positive feedback that shall only encourage our team to achieve and deliver consistent standard deliveries at all times. Your kind comments on the service will surely be conveyed to...More
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