Fresh seafood
Choose fish, prawns or other seafood at the counter and have it cooked to your preference.
Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe
Al Barsha
Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe is a large Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha, with spacious seating, big screens for football and separate smoking areas. Reviews particularly point to the fresh seafood counter and Egyptian favourites such as mixed grills and Umm Ali.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
3,133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Football screens
Large screens throughout the restaurant make it easy to follow matches from many tables.
Family setup
The upper floor is family-friendly and includes a playground for children.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions generous, including the mixed barbecue and seafood dishes.
Umm Ali
Umm Ali is a standout dessert, with one family calling it the best they had eaten.
Smoking separation
The ground floor allows smoking and shisha, while the upper floor is non-smoking.
Valet parking
Valet service is available alongside nearby paid parking.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try seafood. Use the seafood counter to select your fish or prawns and request how you want them cooked.
Book matches. Reserve ahead for major football games or weekends, when the large venue can become busy.
Choose upstairs. For a non-smoking visit, choose the upper floor; the ground floor permits smoking and shisha.
Allow time. Visit outside busy periods if possible, as waiting times have been long for drinks and service.
Check inclusions. If booking an Iftar buffet, ask whether tea or coffee is included before arriving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be very slow: one diner waited more than 40 minutes for a Coke and tea.
Weak AC
Several reviews describe the restaurant as uncomfortably warm, especially in the large venue.
Paid parking
Parking is no longer consistently free; diners reported a 10 AED parking charge.
Inconsistent grills
The mixed grill was described as slightly undercooked, while another diner found grilled portions smaller than expected.
Smoky atmosphere
The smoking floor can be loud and smoky, which may not suit diners seeking a quiet meal.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
140 AED per person
Iftar package
“While the overall facilities are impressive, I was expecting tea or coffee to be included in the Iftar package, especially considering the price of 140 AED per person”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe is a sizeable Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha that works especially well for groups, family meals and football nights. You can order Egyptian grills, shawarma and desserts such as Umm Ali, or choose fish and prawns from the fresh seafood counter for cooking to your preference. Big screens cover the walls, so watching a match is part of the experience rather than an afterthought.
The seafood receives particularly consistent praise: grilled hamour, jumbo prawns and seafood soup are recurring highlights. The mixed grill, kebda, filetto meat and onion tajine and generous shawarma portions also get strong mentions, although grill results are less consistent. Families have a playground, while the upper floor is non-smoking; the ground floor is the shisha and smoking area.
The main cautions are practical. Service has ranged from efficient to frustratingly slow, including one reported 40-minute wait for drinks, and multiple diners found the air conditioning too weak. Parking is paid in some reports, with valet available.
Book for major matches or weekends, and check what is included in any Iftar package: diners reported that tea and coffee were charged separately.