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The Courtyard, Al Manzil Hotel

Emaar Boulevard, Dubai 114822, United Arab Emirates
+971 4 4285888
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Ranked #20 of 5,363 restaurants in Dubai
Price range: S$31 - S$125
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
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Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
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Geelong, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

In case you don't know, you can not drink alcoholol from an outside restaurant area in Dubai. The Courtyard gives you both. In the hotel lobby, open aired, but totally enclosed, you can be outside while in and enjoy just a drink or a meal. Love the strawberry smoothie I had!

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

we were meant to be going for dinner but i opted for going here in the evening, the service was very good, we found a few veggie options in the menu but falafels were amazing and they were freshly fried and bought to the table within minutes, also some advice to get there early otherwise you will be waiting for... More

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Victoria, Canada
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47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Firstly, this restaurant does not take reservations. My advice is to arrive between 5:00PM and 6:00PM and settle down with a shisha, enjoy the ambiance, and then later on order your meal. The smallish space quickly fills with customers as the evening progresses because the food is quite good and reasonable. My wife and shared marinaded chicken livers and a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Went for dinner with friends, service was reasonable, food was reasonable but not great. In a city with lots of good cheap arabic restaurants I expected more, although the prices aren't too expensive compared with other licensed places I think the food just wasn't up there with the cost.

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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Busy restaurant, a bit small, reservation is a must. So far the best and the most up to standard Arabian food for us in Dubai. The service is prompt too.

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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

this restaurant is a must when in Dubai. the decor, music, shisha, food all add up to create a memorable and relaxing evening. a true arabian experience. we go there in the summer and although its an open air restaurant, somehow is stays cool! great staff and service. one of my favourite places in Dubai with very reasonable prices. highly... More

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Devon
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The restaurant is within a couple of hundred metres from the Dubai mall so this was the only reason we chose the Courtyard initially but this should be one of the top places to eat at. We walked along the well-lit roadway taking in the classic car expo at the time, and once we got to the Al Manzil Hotel,... More

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See 5 more reviews by devonteacher for Dubai
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Excellent atmosphere, a restaurant I always recommend to anyone coming to Dubai. A winner. The only thing is not possible to make reservations, but the wait is worth it. Food is ok, but people is nice around, they make a nice place to relax, have a nice glass of wine, chat, really nice.

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Haan, Germany
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013 via mobile

As the restaurant is in the Al Manzil hotels center court which is decorsted adequately, the atmosphere is great! service at its best and the outstanding food make it perfect! totally worth a visit!

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We ate here a few times during our stay at the Al Manzil, and even returned here once during another trip while we were in another hotel - great vibe at night, beautiful place to hang out, eat some Arabic food and smoke sheesha. A bit of people watching going on as well!

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