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Akl zaman
Al Qusais
Akl zaman is an Egyptian restaurant in Al Qusais serving a wide range of traditional dishes, from generous breakfasts of foul and falafel to meat plates and freshly baked Egyptian bread. Reviews highlight its home-style flavours, welcoming atmosphere and live bread ovens.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
4,518 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Broad menu
The menu is unusually extensive, giving repeat visitors plenty of Egyptian dishes to explore.
Authentic breakfast
Breakfast portions suit one person, with foul, falafel and warm bread singled out for their home-style flavour.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe attentive, welcoming service, including patient help with suggestions and special requests.
Comfortable setting
The restaurant is described as cozy, clean and bright, with Egyptian music and cultural décor.
Delivery packaging
A Noon order arrived well packaged and delicious, despite the size of the menu.
Group welcome
A school group received help with its needs and a playful welcome for the students.
What to Eat at Akl zaman 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 Akl zaman, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Akl zaman, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Molokhia Net +3
“Molokhia 5/5”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Molokhia 5/5”January 2026
“The moammar rice with meat was creamy and rich, the molokhiya had perfect garlicky depth, and the mombar was a delicious surprise with great spice.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (26)
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Alexandrite liver Net +1
“Also alexandrite liver was nice but little 🧂 bec I don't like salt much .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also alexandrite liver was nice but little 🧂 bec I don't like salt much .”November 2022
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Beef collage Net +1
“One of the best Egyptian restaurants to eat at, we ate beef collage, mlokhia, hamam and in another visit we requested a big mix platter, all their food is yummy and affordable, had an amzaing time, Otman also made us feel like home, overall an amazing experience, would definetly come back soon”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best Egyptian restaurants to eat at, we ate beef collage, mlokhia, hamam and in another visit we requested a big mix platter, all their food is yummy and affordable, had an amzaing time, Otman also made us feel like home, overall an amazing experience, would definetly come back soon”October 2025
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Beef with bell peppers Net +1
“We especially enjoyed the beef with bell peppers, mashed potatoes, fresh salad, and warm homemade bread. Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We especially enjoyed the beef with bell peppers, mashed potatoes, fresh salad, and warm homemade bread. Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor.”May 2025
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Big mix platter Net +1
“One of the best Egyptian restaurants to eat at, we ate beef collage, mlokhia, hamam and in another visit we requested a big mix platter, all their food is yummy and affordable, had an amzaing time, Otman also made us feel like home, overall an amazing experience, would definetly come back soon”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best Egyptian restaurants to eat at, we ate beef collage, mlokhia, hamam and in another visit we requested a big mix platter, all their food is yummy and affordable, had an amzaing time, Otman also made us feel like home, overall an amazing experience, would definetly come back soon”October 2025
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Chicken manakish Net +1
“Chicken manakish was different from other spots we tried, Loved it !”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken manakish was different from other spots we tried, Loved it !”July 2025
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Egyptian bread Net +1
“Egyptian bread 5/5 authentic”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Egyptian bread 5/5 authentic”January 2026
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Egyptian kubz Net +1
“The lamb chops were to die for and the shish tawook was a gastronomical delight! T he staff was extremely nice and courteous! The soft, hot from the woven, freshly baked Egyptian kubz was something to die for!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lamb chops were to die for and the shish tawook was a gastronomical delight! T he staff was extremely nice and courteous! The soft, hot from the woven, freshly baked Egyptian kubz was something to die for!”December 2022
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Falafel Net +1
“The falafel had that ideal balance of crispiness and softness, freshly fried and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The falafel had that ideal balance of crispiness and softness, freshly fried and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Fatta moza Net +1
“Fatta Moza 4/5 (Rice and sauce 5/5, lamb shank 4/5 was bit hard not cooked enough)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Fatta Moza 4/5 (Rice and sauce 5/5, lamb shank 4/5 was bit hard not cooked enough)”January 2026
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Feerkah pigeon Net +1
“Food was very del specially Mulukiha with Duck and feerkah pigeon 😋.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was very del specially Mulukiha with Duck and feerkah pigeon 😋.”November 2022
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Foul Net +1
“The foul was rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned, exactly the way it should be.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The foul was rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned, exactly the way it should be.”January 2026
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Foul with tomato & chilli Net +1
“Excellent food! Mixed grill (with lamb chops) was fantastic and foul with tomato & chilli was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent food! Mixed grill (with lamb chops) was fantastic and foul with tomato & chilli was delicious.”October 2023
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Gambari fries Net +1
“One of the highlights was the gambari fries, a unique and delicious twist that added something memorable to the whole meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the highlights was the gambari fries, a unique and delicious twist that added something memorable to the whole meal.”January 2026
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Hamam Net +1
“One of the best Egyptian restaurants to eat at, we ate beef collage, mlokhia, hamam and in another visit we requested a big mix platter, all their food is yummy and affordable, had an amzaing time, Otman also made us feel like home, overall an amazing experience, would definetly come back soon”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best Egyptian restaurants to eat at, we ate beef collage, mlokhia, hamam and in another visit we requested a big mix platter, all their food is yummy and affordable, had an amzaing time, Otman also made us feel like home, overall an amazing experience, would definetly come back soon”October 2025
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Hot egyptian bread Net +1
“The best thing was the complimentary hot Egyptian bread. Never had such tasty bread in my life. Unbelievable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best thing was the complimentary hot Egyptian bread. Never had such tasty bread in my life. Unbelievable.”October 2023
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Hummus with meat Net +1
“Hummus with meat was also good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hummus with meat was also good”July 2025
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Khubz Net +1
“Loved their freshly baked khubz 👌🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved their freshly baked khubz 👌🏻”July 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The lamb chops were to die for and the shish tawook was a gastronomical delight! T he staff was extremely nice and courteous! The soft, hot from the woven, freshly baked Egyptian kubz was something to die for!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lamb chops were to die for and the shish tawook was a gastronomical delight! T he staff was extremely nice and courteous! The soft, hot from the woven, freshly baked Egyptian kubz was something to die for!”December 2022
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Mixed grill (with lamb chops) Net +1
“Excellent food! Mixed grill (with lamb chops) was fantastic and foul with tomato & chilli was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent food! Mixed grill (with lamb chops) was fantastic and foul with tomato & chilli was delicious.”October 2023
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Moammar rice with meat Net +1
“The moammar rice with meat was creamy and rich, the molokhiya had perfect garlicky depth, and the mombar was a delicious surprise with great spice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The moammar rice with meat was creamy and rich, the molokhiya had perfect garlicky depth, and the mombar was a delicious surprise with great spice.”September 2025
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Mulukiha with duck Net +1
“Food was very del specially Mulukiha with Duck and feerkah pigeon 😋.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was very del specially Mulukiha with Duck and feerkah pigeon 😋.”November 2022
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Neefa lamb Net +1
“Neefa Lamb 5/5 for the meat (brown rice 4/5)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Neefa Lamb 5/5 for the meat (brown rice 4/5)”January 2026
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Om ali dessert Net +1
“Finished with a warm, sweet Om Ali dessert—perfect ending!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Finished with a warm, sweet Om Ali dessert—perfect ending!”September 2025
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Pasta bashamel Net +1
“Pasta Bashamel 4/5”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Pasta Bashamel 4/5”January 2026
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Shish tawook Net +1
“The lamb chops were to die for and the shish tawook was a gastronomical delight! T he staff was extremely nice and courteous! The soft, hot from the woven, freshly baked Egyptian kubz was something to die for!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lamb chops were to die for and the shish tawook was a gastronomical delight! T he staff was extremely nice and courteous! The soft, hot from the woven, freshly baked Egyptian kubz was something to die for!”December 2022
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Mixed barbecue Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“the one of them through Talabat app was sooo delicious, mixed barbecue one meal, so tasty and worth”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Grilled tarb Net −1
“Grilled Tarb 3.5/5 .. could be much better was hard, feels not freshly grilled, and spices wasn't best.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Grilled Tarb 3.5/5 .. could be much better was hard, feels not freshly grilled, and spices wasn't best.”January 2026
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Tray Net −1
“We ordered a tray for four people that we were told should have 4 pieces of every type of meat specified in the menu. When the tray arrived, at least 2 of the meats only had 3 pieces, and one of the meats was basically all fat. The rest of the food tasted below average.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a tray for four people that we were told should have 4 pieces of every type of meat specified in the menu. When the tray arrived, at least 2 of the meats only had 3 pieces, and one of the meats was basically all fat. The rest of the food tasted below average.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. For a morning visit, consider the one-person breakfast spread, especially the foul, falafel and warm bread.
Order bread. Ask for the Egyptian bread from the live oven; reviews repeatedly describe it as fresh, hot and authentic.
Check platters. If ordering a shared meat tray, confirm the promised piece count before serving.
Explore slowly. The menu is very large, so plan to return rather than trying to cover everything in one visit.
Expect volume. If conversation matters, bear in mind that one reviewer found the music too loud.
Consider delivery. For takeaway, a Noon order was reported to arrive well packaged and delicious, though other delivery experiences varied.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Ittihad Rd
Al Nahda First - Al Qusais 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Tray portions
One four-person meat tray reportedly arrived with three pieces instead of four for some meats, including a fatty portion.
Uneven grills
A reviewer found the grilled tarb hard and felt it was not freshly grilled; another described the grills as average.
Loud music
One otherwise positive review said the background music was too loud.
Past hygiene issue
A 2023 review reported seeing cockroaches on seat backs and dining tables, which the reviewer found disappointing.
Order variation
One customer reported that a direct order was cold and had an unpleasant mombar smell, unlike a previous Talabat order.
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The Bottom Line
Akl zaman is an Egyptian restaurant in Al Qusais with a notably broad menu and a strong focus on familiar, home-style flavours. You can come for breakfast—foul, falafel and warm bread are standout mentions—or explore dishes such as molokhiya, mombar, mixed grills and fattah. The live oven for Egyptian rural bread is one of the clearest reasons to add it to your order.
The setting is generally described as cozy, bright and clean, with Egyptian music, cultural décor and a comfortable seating area. Service is another consistent strength: reviewers mention quick, polite attention and staff who listen to preferences, make suggestions and help with group visits. A school group, for example, was welcomed with rhymes.
There are a few reasons to order thoughtfully. One four-person tray was reported to have fewer meat pieces than promised, while grilled tarb and some other grills were described as uneven or hard. A much older review reported cockroaches, so hygiene concerns are worth noting even though later reviews describe the restaurant as hygienic.
Music can also be loud. Prices are often called affordable or reasonable, but one reviewer felt grilled-item prices were slightly high. Delivery feedback is mixed, although a Noon order arrived well packaged.