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Basta Art Cafe

Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi R/A, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ranked #33 of 819 restaurants in Dubai
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 15 AUD
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Dubai
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I have lived in Dubai for 3 years and this is one of the wonderful little restaurants where you can sink into a nice wicker chair under a white awning and have a wonderful chilled fruit juice and a creative salad and visit with friends and visitors to Dubai. It is like an oasis in a busy city. Just wonderful.... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Good menu and lovely courtyard. Suits families too. More

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London
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Worst cafe ever visited...the food was terrible....the salad was dirty...when i put the salad in my mouth i felt i am eating sand as it was not washed...pathetic....the waitress are so rude that they will come once if u will call 3 to 4 times...overall pathetic...and its so pricey also....the jewellery which they are selling are no artifacts..I have seen... More

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Vinterbro, Norway
Top Contributor
183 reviews 183 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Went there for lunch after a walk in the Bastakiya area. The restaurant is such a nice and quiet place, and this day with a small bird hanging in a small nest in one of the trees :-) We ordered a salad, a wrap and a sandwich for us adults, and plain cheese sandwiches for the children. The fresh juices... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Basta art cafe has a very nice setting: inside bastakiya area. It has a nice inner court. Salads are nice, but we like esp the lemon mint juice over here. Really refreshing after you have walked around a few hours. During lunch hours it can be a bit crowdy and difficult to find a place in the shadow (what you... More

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London
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a lovely little spot for a cold juice after wandering around the Deira or Basta district - I'd really recommend the lime and mint juice. Lots of sofas in the dappled shade around a large tree, in a walled-off courtyard - aside from the sound of traffic, Dubai seems miles away. More

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See 3 more reviews by Jennieee for Dubai
Castillos, Uruguay
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is surely a place for only tourist and rich travellers - not a single local in sight. The food is excellent en the drinks thirst quiensing! More

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Leicestershire, England
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

I am sorry but the Bastakiya Quarter was just a bit overated for me and not worth the trip unless you really want to visit some of the specific museums and attractions. The Basta Art Cafe was fine but not worth a special trip. More

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INVERNESS
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nice food and drinks served in outdoor courtyard, We had hoped for hot meal in evening but only salads available. However, friendly waitress got us soup, which is on in daytime. Sells some art and jewellery. More

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See 2 more reviews by GLAD49 for Dubai
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The food is outstanding...had a Thai Beef Salad, spicy & filling. Good service in a lovely plant filled outdoor setting. Bastakiya district within 10 min. walking distance of The Dubai Museum. More

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