Egyptian classics
Traditional dishes include foul, hawawshi, molokheya, kofta, duck with rice and freshly baked baladi bread.
Abu Skakra Restaurant
Deira
Abu Shakra is an Egyptian restaurant in Deira serving traditional dishes from breakfast through dinner. Customers particularly mention the fresh baladi bread, tender lamb ribs, kofta, hawawshi and the Fattah Mozza Special, alongside welcoming service and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
4,804 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh bread
The baskets of hot Aish Baladi, a whole-grain Egyptian bread similar to pita, are a standout with meals.
Tender ribs
The lamb ribs were described as exceptionally tender, with one diner comparing them to butter.
Warm service
Many diners describe the team as friendly, attentive and helpful, with recommendations and quick service often mentioned.
Family setting
The renovated restaurant has a big, cozy and elegant atmosphere suited to family dinners.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions substantial, making the menu practical for sharing.
Meal extras
Some main dishes arrive with Egyptian pickles, salad, tahini and hot traditional bread at no extra mention of charge.
What to Eat at Abu Skakra Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Abu Skakra Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Abu Skakra Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Molokhya Net +2
“I ordered Molokhya.. It's amazing .. I also advice to have Hawawshy and Sujuk Tajen salsa spicy.”
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“I ordered Molokhya.. It's amazing .. I also advice to have Hawawshy and Sujuk Tajen salsa spicy.”December 2023
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”February 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Baladi bread Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the Foul and the Hawawshi, but the highlight of both meals has to be the baskets of freshly baked baladi bread. It is very similar to pita but uses whole grain instead of refined flour. The Egyptians name of the bread is "Aish Baladi" which means "Bread of Life".”
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“I particularly enjoyed the Foul and the Hawawshi, but the highlight of both meals has to be the baskets of freshly baked baladi bread. It is very similar to pita but uses whole grain instead of refined flour. The Egyptians name of the bread is "Aish Baladi" which means "Bread of Life".”April 2025
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Calamares Net +1
“Amazing fresh and delicious soups 🍲 .calamares from top quality and taste , juicy burgers and last but not least deserts from heaven.”
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“Amazing fresh and delicious soups 🍲 .calamares from top quality and taste , juicy burgers and last but not least deserts from heaven.”January 2024
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Dessert om ali Net +1
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”
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“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”February 2025
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Duck with rice and molohea Net +1
“Duck with rice and molohea is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect meal. The duck meat is tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The molohea soup add a unique flavor to the dish, and they help to balance out the richness of the duck meat. If you are looking for a traditional and flavorful dish to try, then duck with rice and molohea is a great option, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.”
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“Duck with rice and molohea is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect meal. The duck meat is tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The molohea soup add a unique flavor to the dish, and they help to balance out the richness of the duck meat. If you are looking for a traditional and flavorful dish to try, then duck with rice and molohea is a great option, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.”October 2023
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Egyptian rice Net +1
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”
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“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”February 2025
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Fattah mozza Net +1
“Chief Ahmed Yamany, Honestly the best chief in the area, I just had an amazing Fattah Mozza to remember. Such a beautiful place with a professional chief and outstanding service. Always come and ask for the Ahmed Yamany’s Fattah Mozza Special dish 👌👌👌 keep it up guys.”
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“Chief Ahmed Yamany, Honestly the best chief in the area, I just had an amazing Fattah Mozza to remember. Such a beautiful place with a professional chief and outstanding service. Always come and ask for the Ahmed Yamany’s Fattah Mozza Special dish 👌👌👌 keep it up guys.”April 2026
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Fresh egyptian bread Net +1
“Food is great, specially they serve Egyptian breakfast by the book, Abdalah Ebrahim is the best person over there, must try the fresh Egyptian bread hot out of the oven, best idea to have a pice of Egypt in Dubai”
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“Food is great, specially they serve Egyptian breakfast by the book, Abdalah Ebrahim is the best person over there, must try the fresh Egyptian bread hot out of the oven, best idea to have a pice of Egypt in Dubai”October 2025
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Grilled lamb chops Net +1
“The grilled lamb chops were delicious, highly recommended. The staff took a bit of a slow order and perhaps the restaurant's outdoor seating area wasn't given much attention, but otherwise the food was quite delicious and tasty.”
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“The grilled lamb chops were delicious, highly recommended. The staff took a bit of a slow order and perhaps the restaurant's outdoor seating area wasn't given much attention, but otherwise the food was quite delicious and tasty.”February 2025
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Hawawshi Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the Foul and the Hawawshi, but the highlight of both meals has to be the baskets of freshly baked baladi bread.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the Foul and the Hawawshi, but the highlight of both meals has to be the baskets of freshly baked baladi bread.”April 2025
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Kofta Net +1
“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”
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“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”June 2023
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Kofta 1 kg on grill Net +1
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”
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“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”February 2025
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Lamb kebab/kofta mixture Net +1
“Tried lamb kebab/kofta mixture and grilled vegetables. Food was delicious and they served with additional salad, humus, pickles and hot traditional bread.”
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“Tried lamb kebab/kofta mixture and grilled vegetables. Food was delicious and they served with additional salad, humus, pickles and hot traditional bread.”December 2024
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Lamb ribs Net +1
“We ordered the lamb ribs and stuffed trotters the food came out hot and fresh, and it tasted amazing the soup and salads were served first and were also very good and fresh”
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“We ordered the lamb ribs and stuffed trotters the food came out hot and fresh, and it tasted amazing the soup and salads were served first and were also very good and fresh”June 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”
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“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”June 2023
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Malfof Net +1
“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”
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“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”June 2023
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Mix grill Net +1
“Mix grill was perfect and fresh”
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“Mix grill was perfect and fresh”June 2026
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Ribs Net +1
“I would say the food is great especially the ribs (super tender and soft like butter) but, it’s disappointing that some workers unfortunately don’t understand even simple English words like “ice” but other than that super friendly staff and good experience.”
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“I would say the food is great especially the ribs (super tender and soft like butter) but, it’s disappointing that some workers unfortunately don’t understand even simple English words like “ice” but other than that super friendly staff and good experience.”January 2026
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Roqaaq with minced meat Net +1
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”
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“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”February 2025
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Sheeshta wook Net +1
“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”
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“The food are delicious, we had the kofta, sheeshta wook, malfof and lentil soup for the starter.”June 2023
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Stuffed cabbage Net +1
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The staff were welcoming , service is very good and staff were around all the time, food was delicious: kofta 1 kg on grill, stuffed cabbage, roqaaq with minced meat, molokheya, Egyptian rice and dessert Om Ali … all were yummy ..”February 2025
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Stuffed trotters Net +1
“We ordered the lamb ribs and stuffed trotters the food came out hot and fresh, and it tasted amazing the soup and salads were served first and were also very good and fresh”
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“We ordered the lamb ribs and stuffed trotters the food came out hot and fresh, and it tasted amazing the soup and salads were served first and were also very good and fresh”June 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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“Whisky” salad Net −1
“- A “whisky” salad, which is the red liquid in the jar. Very sour and spicy, and obviously non-alcoholic.”
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“- A “whisky” salad, which is the red liquid in the jar. Very sour and spicy, and obviously non-alcoholic.”April 2025
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Bashamel pasta Net −1
“I didn't like the Bashamel pasta.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I didn't like the Bashamel pasta.”December 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book match nights. If you are coming to watch a major football match, reserve ahead: one diner was told entry required a reservation.
Ask about rice. Ask what comes in the rice and how spicy it is, especially with the fish and kebabs in a clay pot.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a strong starting point, with quick, fresh dishes and Egyptian bread served hot from the oven.
Order bread. Ask for the freshly baked Aish Baladi; diners describe the whole-grain bread as a highlight of the meal.
Share portions. Plan to share if ordering several dishes: one customer described the portions as massive.
Check seating. If comfort matters, look at the table and seat before settling in; one diner found a high table and couch awkward.
Plan the visit
Practical details
22 Al Maktoum Rd
Riggat Al Buteen, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Spicy rice
The rice served with fish and kebabs in a clay pot was unexpectedly spicy, and the description did not explain its ingredients.
Uneven dishes
One diner found the large menu inconsistent, with some dinner dishes falling short despite strong breakfast feedback.
Seating comfort
One visit found a couch-like seat and high table uncomfortable for eating.
Slow orders
A diner reported that the order took a while, and felt the outdoor seating area was not well attended.
Delivery delay
One older delivery report described a two-hour wait and poor food quality, so delivery timing may warrant checking first.
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The Bottom Line
Abu Shakra is an Egyptian restaurant in Deira where you can come for a full traditional meal, a substantial breakfast or a family dinner. The menu covers familiar staples such as foul, hawawshi, molokheya, kofta and duck with rice, while the fresh baladi bread is a recurring highlight. Lamb ribs and the Fattah Mozza Special also get specific praise.
Breakfast appears to be one of the safer bets: one diner called it among the best they had had, with food arriving quickly and fresh. Portions can be generous, and some meals include Egyptian pickles, salad, tahini and hot bread. The setting is described as tidy, welcoming and spacious enough for families, with service that is often attentive and helpful.
There are a few details to plan around. A large menu does not deliver equally across every dish; one repeat visitor found dinner quality varied, while another disliked the spicy, poorly explained rice served with a clay-pot meal. Seating can be awkward at some tables, and an outdoor area was described as needing more attention.
For football match nights, book ahead, and ask about ingredients and spice levels before ordering.