A nice hidden Lebanese restaurant for a quick bite, while at the IBN Battuta mall. The place decor doesn't impress but the food offered is decent. Hummus, chicken and fattoush are good. Pricing is on the low end which is great and the place accepts loyalty programs. If you are craving Lebanese mezze and meat while at the mall, xenia is your option.
Best place for awesome food, A must try place in IBN Battutta mall. Awesome ambiance, excellent service.
The food quality is always top notch
Xenyas hummus with avocado just one of the best I have had till date. We also tried their mix grill and Ouzi lamb roast. The lamb cutlet and kebab was juicy and cooked to perfection however the shish tawook was a bit dry. The ouzi lamb roast is nice to try as well.
The non smoking area is small and quiet as most people prefer to have sheesha hence the staff not available when you need them. we prefer to indulge in food only and sit in the dining area so the slow service was a put off.
Really liked the food , staff is really polite , great ambience just loved the overall experience.. try their smoked salmon and eggs and lotus French toast 😋
Very friendly ladies/servers. Special thanks to Katrina
We have been here on last week. They have smoking & non-smoking areas. We have chosen Non-Smokinh area. The ambience is really good. We ordered Faratte Chicken , Alfredo pasta. Their food presentation is nice. About the food I recommend you guys to taste the Faratte Chicken.
Umm Ali was amazing and delicious , I recommended for the piece of art sweets
Lovely spot behind Ibn Battuta Mall for your week-night Lebanese food fix! We ordered a Shish Taouk Platter and Fattoush. Loved the Shish Taouk, reasonably priced and can be shared by two.
Ordered the Arabic breakfast which is enough for two. I wasn’t happy with the egg as it was cold and bland putting a damper on an otherwise good meal.
Local area favorite of many, this vibrant cafe, serves up a good Middle eastern fare. Our favorite dishes include the fig salad, kofta wrap, manakish and coffee. Lively ambience and always buzzing with good crowd. Sheesha flavors can be improved to be made better and bold.
The best chicken cheese roll I have ever had!
It's always nice to be here. Feels like home. I am coming to xenia for more than 5 years and the service and food are always the same. Perfection!
Absolutely delicious food. Perfectly seasoned chicken Bel senyeh.
Beware: The portions are very generous!
The place is cozy and mostly for shisha lovers but... Hey they got great good too 😍😍😍
Definitely looking forward to get a taste of the other dishes, soon...
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This is truly a gem and will be my new favourite arabic restaurant, but lets start from the top Ambience Really comfortable chairs with colourful design and a really feel good and hygienic impression. Everything looks new, they can open sliding doors towards their little terrace, so overall the ambiance is as good as it gets and even before you start your experience you will explore a cute little mini wardrobe on the table that holds sugar, salt pepper and even wet wipes, a very nice touch. Food This is what matters most and they absolutely impress. A lot of their dishes come with their personal unique touch and presentation. For example a tabouleh in cylinder form with pomegranate on top or cheese rolls that are not rolls but little knotted sacks, super cool and tasty. Shisha Shisha is nice, not out of this world, but good enough to not deduct a start. A little comment is that the shisha is not started up for you, which I found good, as it spares the poor guys health who may have to do this 100 times a day... Price This is the next positive surprise as it's reasonable, especially with zomatongold or with the lunch special. Service was very good as well. Thumbs up to the team!!
I loved the food, taste was excellent just like my mum food. I am definitely going to visit again soon
Wonderful atmosphere in ibn batuta mall. Very lively place with good food and drinks. Portion sizes are big enough. Loved the place
food shisha and company and service... very relaxed easy place for a great shisha flavor anytime including breakast and lunch meal offers plus being a good place to work with great music and cafe design
Make sure you try their signature hot chocolate !
Mr eslam who attended us was very polite and friendly.
Thanks Islam and staff! :))
This café is a really good one for an evening meet up. They serve good food which is pretty good in quantity as well. If you want a healthy tasty food for a healthy day this is the place.❤️
Great place place to chill at with a great ambience whether for dining or coffee. Very friendly and helpful staff. The grilled beef fillet platter is beyond amazing with a very juicy beef fillet. I tried also the ouze and it was just too good. It was such an enjoyable dinner experience. Highly recommended.
You can never go wrong with freshly fried crunchy prawn tempura and superlicious chicken wings. Try out the amazing finger food at @xeniadxb paired with your favorite flavour of shisha.
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Best food best drinks best shisha best staff
Went there with friends. The decoration there very nice. We ordered sweets shown in pictures. Very tasty and recommended. I ordered also kebab, it is fine but need to be more cooked. Will go again sure.
Ahmed Adel Abd ElSalam
+5
I really enjoy sitting working at Xenia Ibn Battuta branch, very good environment for work in the morning/afternoon.
Services and food are very nice and staff are very friendly, Eslam and other staff. Good work.
Xenia is a wonderful restaurant with a fantastic food selection. I usually go there to visit my friend who lives in Gardens and we always manage to find a great table (even on weekends!) My favorite dish is the Grilled Chicken Breast with spiced potatoes and broccoli, it comes with a delicious sauce that I can't really describe. Trust me, it's good. Their watermelon juice is also very good and fresh. Their sheesha is not the best, I have been disappointed a few times but it is still up to par.
Their food is amazing, their staff are friendly and polite as well.
I would recommend you to try their grilled salmon dish, it’s a must try.
Frequently crowded. Food is good, shisha is acceptable. They serve nice oozie( rice) and a variety of appetizers. The menu is unique. The staff is friendly and professiona.
Nice restaurant for Lebanese food. Only had the Fattoush, fries and a couple of mocktails, but everything felt very fresh and generous, will definitely come back and try some of the mains on another occasion.
Pretty quirky interiors and enough seating for a restaurant inside a mall. I was surprised to walk into this restaurant that had an outdoor and good number of indoor seating. The ambience indoors was not filled with smoke like in most sheesha bars. It was well air conditioned and also cross ventilated enough to keep the air fresh even while we smoked the sheesha. The detailed interiors with pretty colours and vintage articles well placed around the seating is interesting to look at while we waited for our order.
We ordered a sheesha, some Fatteh chicken and tea. The chicken tasted delicious and the sheesha was good too. The portion size was also good.
We could bring our set of cards and play a game of monopoly without being disturbed by anyone up until midnight. Parking is not an issue either.
Ambience : 4/5
Staff : 4/5
Food : 4/5
Best Ouzi in town cooked inside the bread!
We ordered Ouzi and Kabab, both were delicious., staff are friendly!
Nice ambience and decor. Inside and outside seating area. Smoking and non smoking section and they have shisha too.
Xenia, busy for Lunch on a weekday, so you know it's good..I presumed Shisha was the reason..ordered Cappuccino mushroom soup and Grilled Chicken Breast....
Presentation: 5
Taste : 4 soup is a must try...very smooth and desired creamy
Chicken could have been better.. breasts were thick, the sauce needed to be penetrated...thin strips would have been better.
Service: 4
Price : 4
Ambience: as Sat outside did not go inside...well having outside seating is an advantage ..and must in winters...
Awesome ambience, excellent service and tastier food. Value for money. Really recommend for grill and sheesha lovers. The waiters are super friendly and do take care of the table pretty well.
Ordered:
Appetizers;
Mixed App cold dish
( Taboule 5/5 - Hummos 3/5 - Halomi 3/5)
Sfeeha Traboulsieh (5/5)
Main Courses:
Ouzi Oriental (3/5)
Shrimps in italian sause with Pastirami (5/5)
Cuisine: Arabic Food/ Pastas with some fusion
Ambience: very nice decoration, suitable for meeting, fun and even working.
Pricing: expensive comparing to the small portions (avg 65 aed per main)
Quantity: medium portion size 3/5
Presentation: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Over all ratings: 4/5
good food in a friendly environment.. pleasent staff with good knowledge of their product..
loved the stuffed kabab.. must have and the hummous.. sandwhich a but dry for my taste but still good
Eggplant fukhara is dreamy. Totally recommend it. Staff is friendly and delicious food. Parking is easy and prices are acceptable. Location is good and there’s a smoking and non smoking area.
Amazing decoration very artistic and gives a great feeling of relaxation.we took fresh juices which were so natural specially the pomegranate.shisha with that atmosphere certainly the right place.staff very attentive to customers and great customer service.
Fariz Abasov - Critique De Restaurant
+4
It’s a cool place. I ordered Moroccan tea and had a great evening with friends. In forgot I’ve been there last year after renovation. Food was good. Environment is good in Xenia, prices are also fine. Staff is polite. Highly recommend yo visit!
Great ambience food and service...
I been there with my gym friends few days ago and we had a very good time...
We order the hummus avocado ....such a nice idea!
mutabbal Xenia taste yummy one of the best mutabbal I tried in Dubai...
the grilled salmon was a big portion served with basil mash potato...we really love the mash potato!
Excellent also the Shish Taouk and french fries...
Nice slot to have a quite evening with friends on the terrace area or inside...
Shisha available ...
Next time I will try their breakfast option...look delicious and very valuable for money
Good Job Guys!
Good food, amazing service, and the shisha was amazzzziiiinnnnggggggggggg.. highly recommend for chills and it wouldn’t hurt to carry a board game. Happy eating!😁
Honestly, I passed through this place many times and never visited it. Lately, we visited it and I was amazed by its friendly staff and tasty food as well as its relaxing atmosphere, for a place which serves shisha its well ventilated. There is one member of staff in particular whom was very professional, she answered our questions very precisely and even suggested some options as well, I think her name is Medina! My dear you are an asset to this place!
The outdoor seating is lovely and welcoming. The food and service was nice and as expected. The shisha was very good . Except for too much lighting for a garden set up out door seating I would come back again to enjoy good food and lovely atmosphere 😎
Colors, taste and beautiful interiors!
An evening out at Ibn Battuta may end in Xenia to quench your thirst with some nutritious fresh fruit juices..
Prices are a bit on the upside but its worth it!
Nice seating
Average price
Very nice stuff
Used to go for puff and it’s good one
Drinks as per the book
Decor is different and has its own vibe
What a lovely dessert
Lotus Cheese cake 🍰
What was creamy, rich and nice
Coffee was fresh and aromatic
The atmosphere is very cosy and you feel you are setting in Lebanon or Jordan
Xenia Cafe, is a casual place to enjoy food, coffee and tea.
We ordered the halloumi salad, penne alfredo, shrimp tempura, and a big nutella pizza
Ive tried the moroccan tea, it was nice to try it... it has a different favor than the regular tea.
The decoration is nice, colorful place and positive vibes all around.
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We went here for New Years Eve as we wanted a place that would have sheesha and not charge an exorbitant rate purely because of the day we were visiting. We called ahead and made a booking for 8 people and were told it would be free. My guess is because there's no view of anything from the restaurant.
We arrived and were shown our seats. Since we arrived separately from our friends, we needed some time to exchange greetings, wish each other etc. We had barely sat down when a waitress came by and asked to take our order. We declined and said we still needed to look at the menu.
I am not joking, 5 different waitresses asked us for our order in the span of 10 minutes. Very annoying since we were still trying to make up our minds. That being said, during the course of the evening there was always a waitress near by to clear away anything on the table from used plates/cutlery to tissues that had just landed on the table. Again, not joking. We couldn't use one tissue twice. The minute we placed it down, it was gone. Very VERY attentive staff is all I can say.
Food wise, we ordered the house nachos which were huge (definitely big enough to share), penne alfredo, shrimp tempura (not really worth it), mix grill, grilled chicken breast, and a nutella dough (basically a big nutella pizza)
We also ordered moroccan tea, a citrus strike (wayyy too sour), and peach mint shisha. The shisha was something new and different. Will come back for the shisha for sure.
The ambience was great, very nice to sit outdoors during this weather. However, they don't have bathrooms; we had to go into the mall.
Brekfast with seesha on a Saturday late morning.. what else you need.
Nice place to spend some quality time. Lot of options in breakfast and juices. 3 egg omlet with juice is sufficient for one person.
Absolutely mouthwatering and delicious food. The service was at its best. Loved the ambiance and the overall atmosphere of the place... One of my fav places in the vicinity.
Their salads are amazing! And so is the yummiest hammous and ever so fresh warm bread. Chicken Alfredo pasta is also a favourite with the kids. Grills are also very good.
Good atmosphere with great seating situations, food is standard but good, and pretty inexpensive compared to the other restaurants. The first time I’ve been here and it definitely won’t be the last!
Located at the entrance of China court at Ibn Batuta mall, it's a decent place if you can live with seesha smoke on your stay.
Chicken salad served with finely sliced grilled chicken breast is pleasant and tender. Slices of orange /mandarin and lemon dressing gives a slight sweet and tangy taste.
Grilled chicken breasts are very delicious and served with potato on side. Chicken is tender and juicy and well made,.
Seesha smoke does not make your stay comfortable if you are not into it.
A nice place to sit back an relax. Xenia staff are very friendly and the ambience is superb . For a shisha shop the ventilation is very good and the menu is awesome
Had lunch on a Friday. Their hummus is one of the best I had. It also comes with fresh Arabic bread. Had the mix platter, which was huge and very good. Their garlic sauce had to much butter(fat) in it. I give them 3.5 stars only because my wife didn't enjoy her beetroot salad.
I will definitely go back.
Great food and decor.. the Ramadan menu looked tempting and all throughout Ramadan some complimentary traditional snacks like whole chickpeas with cumin, beans, and lupin beans are offered. The avocado hommus was our fav! It was extra rich and creamy. The fattoush, juices, shishtawook and spicy potatoes are also recommended ❤
Nice place .... loved the chicken liver in pomegranate sauce.Good ambience and they have nice selection of food.Yummy food.Should try it out !!!
I highly recommend Xenia for a mid-range Arabic food place. They have a variety of dishes and most of their food is quite tasty. Service is very good most of the time, but their shisha is not that great however. The place gets very crowded and smokey at night.
Recommended dishes:
Ouzi
Grilled Chicken
Cheese Kebab
Grilled Salmon
Quinoa Salad
House Platter
Fried Kibbe
Dishes ordered :
Starters: penne arabiata
Cuisine : Italian with mexi
Advantages: wide varieties and good with serving of topping and ing
Disadvantages: less hygienic opt
Ambience: simple
Arrangements: wide
Pricing: worth
Quality/ taste: okeysh
Quantity/ presentation: simple thou
Speciality: pasta
Over all rating: silver medal
Suggestions: could be better with some cheesy starters
5 stars for the cozy ambience, perfect for shisha and coffee. I ordered a latte (yum) and a peach shisha (double yum). Then I went ahead and ordered the nutella pizza with white chocolate toppings. Yes, heaven here I come!
My friend ordered the cocktail shisha, she said it got a bit stale not sure why.
We also had the chicken grill which came with mixed veggies and a shwarma dip.
we loved the place, the food, service and the shisha all deserve a second visit!
Good option for a meal or shisha. Nice atmosphere yet can be too crowded during peak times. Not the nicest staff yet food quality is good. I was surprised with their breakfast as it exceeded expectations
Good food. Nice avocado juice . Freshly and team are supportive and friendly and ready to help. Need to revise the menu price. Food quality is very good
Though the drive was a little far but it was worth going. Beautiful ambiance, tantilizing yummy Arabic delicacies, aromatic shisha's and some good friends will make the day!! A must place to visit. Rajit Pillai
Mediterranean / lebanese cuisine with a twist is what describe this restaurant the best. You will find Classic lebanese dishes and mezze such as sfiha, taboule cheese rolls but all presented differently or with a different twist in the ingredients. Recommended
One of the best Lebanese restaurant Ive ever been to ! We went for casual eid family dinner and boy didnt we love the food ! we ordered hommos , spicy potato and mixed grill , everything was smashing hit.
Service was good too staff was extremey polite and attentive ,only flaw was they have this " Imported" water which is 11Aed for 500ml !! i mean i dun mind paying for water but cmon there shud be an option of local or imported !
Other than that bravo to everything.
Good place nicely located and designed food is well picked and staff are so friendly and helpful the restaurant managment is always around for feedback and complaints good for quick bites shisha and groups
Nice shisha cafe.. Good food and good staff.. Even though the place was full.. We all had a great time.. The food and shisha is priced well.. Very economical .. Will be back soon
Jerin Varghese (shutterbugpilgrim)
+4
Beautiful well lit cozy place which looks small from outside and have a long massive interiors.
Very friendly staff who takes your orders with much patience as you graduate the menu. It's a wise choice to ask for their recommendations as well.
Cinnamon Gum Sheesha: Smooth cinnamon flavored shisha.
Moroccan Tea: Premium tea leaves Brewed to perfect the taste from Morocco.
Black tea: Very generous quantity strong black tea with mint brewed nicely. Served in French press jug, this would your perfect choice for siding with sheesha and for the long relaxed wait for food or friends at the mall.
Water melon and cheese: White cheese and herbs tied in this tiny moneybag preparation and then deep fried and served with water melon balls. Good for a side snack and good for one try. Ask them for some sauce of your choice to dip and you won't be disappointed you did.
Lahm Belajin (updating on May-2016): Under Manaeesh section, do not miss this. The best value for money dish from Xenia.
It's lamp and well prepared and the taste blends well with the bread. The leaves are just garnishing and at one point I thought if the garnishing is a Lil too much. Must try!!
Positive: very friendly staff. The watermelon and cheese was so crisp and somewhat big for a mouth, that I was trying to figure out how to eat it without being messy, the beautiful friendly staff who saw me confused came over and asked gently if I would like some bread or sauce to go with it. Unlike tche tche next door who do you a favor by even giving you what you ordered. :P
Negative: Don't know yet, will figure out something in my next visit.
Ambiance - Very charming place, liked the inside and outside seating arrangement
Service - Excellent staff, courteous and quick order turnaround time
Food - Was a little bit oily but taste was really nice. The Batata Hara is nice, crispy and great flavor. Lamb soup was super! Moroccan Tea was well prepared. Grilled Hamour Fish was also nice, however the brown rice served along with the dish din't really compliment, more like a side order. The cheese and watermelon was unique and worth the try.
Cost - AED 50 to 65 per person
Would visit again..
What a refreshing and serene place this cafe place is .. Love the tea and the amazing variety of starters .. Sheesha and cafe lovers will definitely spend there quality time and money on this one.
Xenia is a lovely coffee lounge, nicely located at the foot of my gym and entrance to the car park. Initially I didn’t have high expectation from this place, afraid of being too noisy or too dirty with dust. But since last time I spent a good morning and lunch here, I was attracted back and very likely use this place as my second office. The setting makes me feel very homey and cozy, just like what they put it, granny’s garden. The food is delicious with nice portion. Particularly for people like me conscious of calorie and picky, they did exceed my expectation. Wifi, power connection, shade, sunshine and music! What else can I ask for? Last time, the waitress was so considerate to turn down the music volume because I was reading a book. How nice!!!
Cozy place that takes you out of the Ibn Battuta environment. The staff are very friendly and the service is fast. It can get crowded on weekends but the staff never fail to fix you a table. The menu gets boring after a while since there is not alot of options but the food is always good.
It was my first time there, and i really liked it, didn't expect much though, the menu seemed regular, so we ordered what we thought was nice and deli. When the orders arrived i was really pleased by the presentation, it made me like the food before start eating it. The salmon salad with goat cheese was perfect, i liked the dressing and the fact that they rolled the cheese in a golden bag of crispy dough. Tawouk platter was big and really juicy and delicious. The highlight was those cheese rolls with watermelon on the side, crispy and yummy. If you happen to be in ibn battuta you have to give it a try.
A cute little place that I have to visit atleast once a month. Its a not too crowded place to sit back and enjoy your shisha.
Everything about it is simply cute, the cute floral homey decoration, the welcoming staff, and oh my the good food. They have this innovative twisted selection of arab food that makes me want to try something new every time. Very filling and satisfying my favorites are hummus avocado, a beautiful blend served with fresh oven baked bread, and Fattet chicken, layered cripsy bread, laban and chicken seasoned with delicious flavors. I have tried many of their dishes and so far I think that their appetizers and sandwiches are always better having than their main dishes/ platters. One thing i haven't tried yet are their sweets so i think i have to go again this month.
Overall I believe its a nice cute place to relax and there is so much to enjoy being there.
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