Egyptian flavour
Several diners describe the food as authentically Egyptian, with koshary compared directly to eating it in Cairo.
Al Baghl Restaurant JVC - مطعم البغل دبي
Jumeirah Village Circle
Al Baghl is an Egyptian fast-food restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, known mainly for breakfast-style dishes and familiar Cairo flavours. Reviews point to the foul, falafel and koshary as the main reasons to visit, with generous portions and some notably friendly service.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
146 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Foul falafel
Foul and falafel are standout breakfast choices, with one diner calling the big falafel superb and another naming the foul and falafel the best in the UAE.
Koshary
Koshary gets strong praise from multiple customers, including one who said the online order tasted just like being back in Cairo.
Large portions
One review says the plates were so big that the diners could not finish them, making the portions notable for a filling meal.
Friendly staff
Some diners describe the team as respectful, friendly and helpful, including a reviewer who praised the service and treatment.
Fresh sides
A detailed review found the hummus fresh, the tomato sauce hot, and the toasted bread crunchy.
What to Eat at Al Baghl Restaurant JVC - مطعم البغل دبي 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 Al Baghl Restaurant JVC - مطعم البغل دبي, 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 Al Baghl Restaurant JVC - مطعم البغل دبي got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Koshary Net +3
“I ordered koshary online, and it was just like being back in Cairo!”
Positive 4Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I ordered koshary online, and it was just like being back in Cairo!”July 2024
“Food is really amazing Especially the Koshary it's the real authentic Egyptian taste ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”January 2024
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Falafel Net +3
“Best flafel ever”
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Review excerpts
“Best flafel ever”January 2026
“Al Baghl restaurant,, one of the best restaurant in Egypt specifically of break fast dishes such as Falafel, Shakshoka,beans eggs plate mixed with pasterami,, etc in JVC Dubai one branch they opened from around 2 years ago as I guessed,, every week me and my friends having breakfast in it,, really so delicious foods with good services”July 2025
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Foul Net +2
“Best foul and falafel in uae”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best foul and falafel in uae”September 2024
“Al hamdulillah the foul and big falafel is superb 😋😋😋😋💯💯💯”July 2026
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Big falafel Net +1
“Al hamdulillah the foul and big falafel is superb 😋😋😋😋💯💯💯”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Al hamdulillah the foul and big falafel is superb 😋😋😋😋💯💯💯”July 2026
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Desert roz b laban Net +1
“You must try their desert roz b laban!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You must try their desert roz b laban!”May 2024
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Eggs plate mixed with pasterami Net +1
“Al Baghl restaurant,, one of the best restaurant in Egypt specifically of break fast dishes such as Falafel, Shakshoka,beans eggs plate mixed with pasterami,, etc in JVC Dubai one branch they opened from around 2 years ago as I guessed,, every week me and my friends having breakfast in it,, really so delicious foods with good services”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Al Baghl restaurant,, one of the best restaurant in Egypt specifically of break fast dishes such as Falafel, Shakshoka,beans eggs plate mixed with pasterami,, etc in JVC Dubai one branch they opened from around 2 years ago as I guessed,, every week me and my friends having breakfast in it,, really so delicious foods with good services”July 2025
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Fool we falafel Net +1
“Fool we falafel really Egyptian taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Fool we falafel really Egyptian taste.”May 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus was fresh, pasta is a little bit more they have to put it much little of it and will make sure next time to tell them about it in my order.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The hummus was fresh, pasta is a little bit more they have to put it much little of it and will make sure next time to tell them about it in my order.”December 2023
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Koshary with kebda Net +1
“I like koshary with Kebda”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I like koshary with Kebda”November 2023
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Shakshoka Net +1
“Al Baghl restaurant,, one of the best restaurant in Egypt specifically of break fast dishes such as Falafel, Shakshoka,beans eggs plate mixed with pasterami,, etc in JVC Dubai one branch they opened from around 2 years ago as I guessed,, every week me and my friends having breakfast in it,, really so delicious foods with good services”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Al Baghl restaurant,, one of the best restaurant in Egypt specifically of break fast dishes such as Falafel, Shakshoka,beans eggs plate mixed with pasterami,, etc in JVC Dubai one branch they opened from around 2 years ago as I guessed,, every week me and my friends having breakfast in it,, really so delicious foods with good services”July 2025
Drinks 1
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Mango juice Net +1
“Awful taste .. only mango juice is worthy”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Awful taste .. only mango juice is worthy”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. Count every sandwich before leaving; one customer ordered four but found only three at home.
Choose pickup. For better control over timing and completeness, consider collecting in person rather than relying on delivery.
Try koshary. Koshary is a good first order if you want the dish reviewers most often connect with an authentic Cairo taste.
Order foul. For a breakfast-style choice, try the foul or big falafel, both singled out positively by diners.
Allow time. If dining in, allow extra time before ordering; one review reported waiting about 20 minutes to start.
Try dessert. Roz b laban is a named dessert recommendation from a reviewer who also praised the prices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3634+5CF
Jumeirah Village - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Missing items are a recurring concern: customers reported incomplete orders both at the counter and through Talabat.
Delivery delays
Some delivery experiences involved an order arriving after an hour and a half, or never arriving at all.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews include serious hygiene complaints, including reports of stomach illness after eating and criticism of the kitchen conditions.
Small setting
The dining area is described as very small, with one review saying it fits only two families.
Poor comfort
One diner reported waiting around 20 minutes before ordering and said the air conditioning was very poor.
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The Bottom Line
Al Baghl is a casual Egyptian fast-food restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, with breakfast-style favourites at the centre of its appeal. Customers come for foul, falafel and koshary; one reviewer said the online koshary tasted like being back in Cairo, while another praised the same quality as Egypt. Shakshoka and roz b laban also appear in the reviews, giving first-timers a couple of less obvious options.
The food record is noticeably mixed. Many diners describe the taste as delicious, hot and fresh, and one detailed review praised the fresh hummus, crunchy toasted bread and large portions. Others found the food oily, bland or simply poor, so expectations should be dish-specific rather than uniform.
Hygiene is the biggest caution, with serious complaints about stomach illness and kitchen conditions. The small dining room may fit only two families, and one customer reported poor air conditioning and a 20-minute wait before ordering. Delivery is the riskier route: reviews mention missing sandwiches, incomplete Talabat orders, a one-and-a-half-hour delivery and an order that never arrived.
If you collect food, check the bag before leaving. For a first visit, foul, big falafel or koshary are the clearest starting points.