Egyptian atmosphere
Traditional decor, old Egyptian songs, TV channels and wall pictures create a distinctly Cairo- or Alexandria-style coffee-shop setting.
Al Harafeesh Coffee Shop
Hor Al Anz
Al Harafeesh Coffee Shop is a traditional Egyptian-style cafe in Hor Al Anz, known for Egyptian coffee, shisha and a lively football-watching atmosphere. It suits casual meet-ups, cards or board games, with indoor and outdoor seating and Arabic drinks on the menu.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,343 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Football viewing
It is a popular spot for watching matches, although the cafe can become crowded during games.
Shisha
Reviews describe the shisha as tasty, well served and available at an acceptable price.
Mango juice
Mango fresh juice is one of the drinks customers specifically recommend.
Casual seating
The cafe has lots of indoor and outdoor seating for relaxed visits with friends, cards or board games.
Egyptian food
Customers mention Egyptian dishes including koshari, shawarma, fried brain and liver.
Winter visits
Several reviews find the open-air setup especially pleasant in winter.
Nearby parking
One customer reported ample paid parking around the cafe.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit winter. Choose winter for a more comfortable open-air visit, as summer smoke ventilation has been criticised.
Avoid match rush. Expect crowding during football games; visit outside match times if you want a quieter seat.
Check tables. Ask which tables are available before sitting down, since one customer found reserved seating was not marked.
Clarify drinks. If you do not speak Arabic, confirm your drink choice and price carefully because there is reportedly no English drinks menu.
Bring cash. Carry cash, as one review says the cafe accepts cash only; paid parking was reported nearby.
Try sahlab. Sahlab is a standout Egyptian drink mentioned by a customer as the best they had in Dubai.
Plan the visit
Practical details
124 Al Wuheida St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Poor ventilation
Smoking can feel oppressive, with reviews reporting passive smoke, summer suffocation and a need for better ventilation.
Staff attitude
Several customers describe rude, forcing or unwelcoming service, including a complaint about being pushed toward a more expensive drink.
Table confusion
A customer was directed to a sofa, then told it was reserved without any sign being displayed.
Old televisions
One football viewer said the old TV picture was unclear and caused headaches after some time.
English communication
A review reports difficulty communicating in English and no English drinks menu.
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The Bottom Line
Al Harafeesh Coffee Shop is an old-school Egyptian cafe in Hor Al Anz, with the feel of a local gathering place rather than a polished specialty-coffee shop. People come for Egyptian coffee, shisha, Arabic drinks and football matches, while friends also use it for cards, board games and casual conversations. The traditional decor, Egyptian songs and TV channels are a big part of the appeal.
There is more than coffee to order. Reviews specifically recommend koshari and shawarma, while mango fresh juice, sahlab, Turkish coffee and green tea all get individual mentions. The open-air seating is repeatedly described as pleasant in winter, and one customer reported ample paid parking nearby.
Prices are often described as reasonable, cheap or acceptable, but there are no clear item-by-item amounts in the reviews; one older review also says the cafe accepts cash only. The main caution is the smoking environment. Passive smoke and weak summer ventilation come up repeatedly, with one visitor describing suffocation.
Service feedback is mixed: some customers call the staff friendly, while others report rude or unwelcoming treatment and pressure to choose a more expensive drink. Check table availability before sitting down, and avoid peak match times if you want less crowding. The venue may suit a male-heavy, Egyptian-style social outing more than a quiet or family-oriented cafe visit.