A popular Levantine flatbread topped with zaatar herbs, salty akawi cheese, or minced meat.
5 top-rated spots found
Al Reef Lebanese Bakery
Zaatar & Cheese Manakish
Lebanese
ยท $
ยท Jumeirah 3
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.5
5,200 reviews
Local LegendClassic24/7
9.6
Flavor
9.8
Value
6.8
Vibe
A Dubai institution since 1986, Al Reef is the gold standard for authenticity. The dough is famously soft with a slight char, and the 24-hour operation makes it a rite of passage for late-night diners.
๐ Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah 3, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Mama'esh
Nabulsi Cheese Manakish
Palestinian
ยท $
ยท Al Manara
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.7
3,800 reviews
Hidden GemOrganicAuthentic
9.4
Flavor
8.9
Value
9.2
Vibe
Mama'esh uses only organic flour and high-quality Palestinian olive oil. The wood-fired stone oven gives the manakish a superior texture that balances a crispy base with a fluffy interior.
๐ Al Thanya St, Al Manara, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Al Mallah
Akkawi Cheese Manakish
Lebanese
ยท $
ยท Satwa
โ โ โ โ โ 4.3
4,500 reviews
Local LegendStreet FoodClassic
9
Flavor
9.2
Value
8.6
Vibe
An iconic street-side spot that has defined Dubai's food scene since the 70s. It offers a high-energy vibe where the manakish is served piping hot to your car or on the bustling sidewalk.
๐ 2nd of December St, Al Satwa, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Bait Maryam
Maryam's Manakish
Levantine
ยท $$
ยท JLT
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.8
2,900 reviews
Award WinningInstagrammableHome-style
9.7
Flavor
7.9
Value
9.6
Vibe
Led by Michelin-recognized Chef Salam Dakkak, this restaurant elevates the humble manakish into a gourmet experience. The setting feels like a grandmother's living room, offering unmatched warmth.
๐ Cluster D, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai ยท View on Maps
Allo Beirut
Four Cheese Manakish
Lebanese
ยท $
ยท Al Barsha
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.6
6,100 reviews
Modern ClassicTrendyLocal Legend
8.9
Flavor
8.7
Value
8.8
Vibe
Allo Beirut brings a vibrant, modern energy to traditional Lebanese street food. Their open kitchen allows you to watch the bakers sling dough into brick ovens, ensuring maximum freshness.