Levantine range
A useful stop for Syrian and wider Levantine groceries, including cheeses, pickles, olives and olive oil.
افاميا غورميه دبي فرع الورقاء afamia gourmet dxb al warqa br.
Al Warqa
Afamia Gourmet in Al Warqa is a Middle Eastern grocery and sweet shop with an in-house roastery and Levantine products. It is especially useful for Arabic sweets, cakes, nuts and Turkish coffee, with ready-made and customised cakes and gift options also mentioned by customers.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
225 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cakes and sweets
Customers highlight fresh cakes, Arabic sweets and attractive presentation, including customised designs for celebrations.
Turkish coffee
The roastery is a strong draw, with one review calling it one of the best local places for Turkish coffee.
Quality nuts
Dry fruits and nuts receive specific praise, especially the almonds and the mixed-nut selection.
Gift boxes
A customer bought bulk six-compartment nut boxes as wedding favours, making the gift service a useful celebration option.
Freshness
Reviews mention fresh food, cakes, sweets and produce, alongside good-quality products.
Easy parking
One review specifically notes easy access and parking, helpful for a grocery stop with larger purchases.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Ask for the current per-kilo price before selecting loose items, since one customer found prices changed daily and labels were missing.
Allow time. For Talabat, leave extra time for packing rather than relying on a tight delivery schedule.
Check yalanji. If ordering yalanji, confirm availability first; a customer specifically asked for the fresh version to return to Talabat.
Set expectations. If you know the Sharjah branch, expect a smaller selection here; one customer also found the hummus different from the Sharjah original.
Use parking. For a larger grocery or gift purchase, the branch has been noted for easy accessibility and parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al waqa1 street
Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a First, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Baklava
Baklava is specifically praised alongside the grill sets.
Low sugar oriental dessers
A customer liked the low-sugar oriental desserts and considered them well priced.
Fresh yalanji
Fresh yalanji has been requested on Talabat, suggesting it is a product worth checking for availability.
Common Concerns
Unmarked prices
A customer reported different prices per kilo on different days and no price note for each item.
Slow packing
Talabat orders may take longer than expected because packing was described as slow.
Inconsistent service
Although several reviews praise the team, one recent customer described the staff as rude.
Smaller branch
The Al Warqa branch is described as much smaller than the Sharjah location, with some items unavailable.
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The Bottom Line
Afamia Gourmet is a convenient Al Warqa stop for Levantine groceries, Arabic sweets and celebration treats. You can pick up cakes, baklava, nuts, chocolates and freshly ground coffee, while the shop also carries Syrian produce and pantry staples. Reviews make the roastery’s Turkish coffee and the cake-and-sweets counter two of its clearest draws.
The selection suits both everyday shopping and occasions. Customers mention customised and ready cakes, attractive chocolate gift plates, flowers, and bulk six-compartment nut boxes used as wedding favours. Freshness comes up repeatedly, and one review specifically praises the almonds; another calls the cakes and sweets beautifully presented.
Parking and accessibility have also been noted, which helps when collecting heavier groceries or gifts. There are a few reasons to check details before committing to an order. The Al Warqa branch is smaller than the Sharjah location, so it may not have everything you expect, and one customer found its hummus less enjoyable than the Sharjah original.
Loose-item pricing should be confirmed at the counter because a reviewer reported changing per-kilo prices without labels. Talabat packing was also described as slow, so allow extra time for delivery. Staff experiences vary, despite several positive comments.