Al Ijaza Cafeteria (Jumeira) كافتيريا الاجازة‎

Name: Al Ijaza Cafeteria (Jumeira) كافتيريا الاجازة‎
Address: Shop Number 1 - 1 Beach Road - near Mercato Shopping Mall, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143444874

Jumeirah

Fast food restaurant Closed 04 344 4874

Al Ijaza Cafeteria in Jumeirah is a casual, car-friendly stop for Dubai-style street food and drinks. Customers come especially for the Hasan Matar sandwiches, juicy shawarma and refreshing Abood juice, with late-night service adding to its appeal.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

6,099 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Juicy shawarma

The shawarma is described as juicy, well-seasoned and consistently packed, with soft toasted bread, garlic sauce and pickles.

Fresh drinks

Abood and other fruit-based drinks are popular accompaniments, with reviews describing the Abood juice as fresh, creamy and balanced.

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What to Eat at Al Ijaza Cafeteria (Jumeira) كافتيريا الاجازة‎

These items at Al Ijaza Cafeteria (Jumeira) كافتيريا الاجازة‎ got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Hasan matar Net +8

“The og hasan matar is must try with the abood , one of my go to place for hasan matar and abood . It’s the one of the best abood place.”
Falooda Net +2

“Their falooda is a classic Indian-style treat, rich and refreshing.”

Honorable mentions (23)

Aabood Net +1

“Quick and great service. drinks were delicious aAbood was the best. Food not too much. Nice sitting area”
Abood combo Net +1

“There is always a queue which says to how good their hassan maathar and abood combo is. A perfect flavor and the abood strikes different!”
Al izaj nutella crepe Net +1

“Great experience. People's always choose "Saddal " they need to try al izaj Nutella crepe test is also the then and price half as compared to sadal”
Beef burger Net +1

“Loved their Beef Burger and Fazza juice.”
Biscoff ice cream Net +1

“The Biscoff ice cream we had was absolutely incredible, rich, satisfying, and out of this world!”
Burj khalifa Net +1

“I tried Hassan Mar, Malik Mathar, Shish Tawook Mathar, along with Abood, Burj Khalifa, and Emarat cocktails. Everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Chicken charcoal Net +1

“They serve truly authentic and flavorful chicken charcoal—perfectly grilled and full of taste.”
Club sandwich Net +1

“Club sandwich is number 2 recommendation it comes with a lot of fries so no need to order fries as a side.”
Curly fries Net +1

“Recently visited them to try their Signature Hassan Matar & ordered along some curly fries with a juice.”
Emarat cocktails Net +1

“I tried Hassan Mar, Malik Mathar, Shish Tawook Mathar, along with Abood, Burj Khalifa, and Emarat cocktails. Everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Full chicken Net +1

“The juice was fresh and really amazing. We also had full chicken, and it was tasty and well cooked.”
Hasan mathar beef Net +1

“Highlight of my visit was the famous Hasan Mathar beef : exceptionally flavorful & juicy. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I couldn’t resist ordering another.”
Hassan maathar Net +1

“There is always a queue which says to how good their hassan maathar and abood combo is.”
Hassan mar Net +1

“I tried Hassan Mar, Malik Mathar, Shish Tawook Mathar, along with Abood, Burj Khalifa, and Emarat cocktails. Everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Hotdog sandwich Net +1

“Even their hotdog sandwich hits differently. Simple, classic, and done right with that signature cafeteria-style touch that just works every single time.”
Juices abood Net +1

“Best burger in town...!! Fingers licking one and Best falooda.. in juices abood is a must try one...!”
Malik mathar Net +1

“I tried Hassan Mar, Malik Mathar, Shish Tawook Mathar, along with Abood, Burj Khalifa, and Emarat cocktails. Everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Mathafi combo Net +1

“Then comes the Mathafi combo — a full-on flavor bomb that delivers crunch, spice, creaminess, and satisfaction in one glorious bite after another.”
Prawn mathar Net +1

“This place is known for its shawarma, but honestly my only recommendation is the prawn mathar,nothing else.”
Seafood sandwich Net +1

“Their seafood sandwich was decent, and the plate of pickles managed to hit just right.”
Shish tawook mathar Net +1

“I tried Hassan Mar, Malik Mathar, Shish Tawook Mathar, along with Abood, Burj Khalifa, and Emarat cocktails. Everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Veg cheese burger Net +1

“Very few options for vegetarians. But worth trying their Veg cheese burger. This was really good but dont think about calories while eating lol.”
Zinger matar Net +1

“Zinger matar is wholesome with jalapeños and cheese.”

Drinks 10

Abood cocktail Net +1

“The Abood cocktail is a must — fresh, tropical, and wildly refreshing. Paired with their signature street-style grills and wraps, it's the perfect balance of flavor and nostalgia.”
Abood juice Net +1

“And the Abood juice? Fresh, creamy, and perfectly sweet — the ultimate companion to balance out all the savory goodness. It cools you down while keeping the whole experience refreshing and complete.”
Abooda juice Net +1

“I recently visited Al Ijaza Cafeteria Dubai and tried their famous Abooda Juice and Hasan Mathar hands down the best Hasan Mathar and Abooda Juice in Dubai! The flavors were fresh, authentic, and so tasty.”
Avocado juice Net +1

“if you need to grab somw foods in late night, this is a good place to go, their avocado juice is very good”
Drinks Net +1

“Quick and great service. drinks were delicious aAbood was the best. Food not too much. Nice sitting area”
Fazza juice Net +1

“Loved their Beef Burger and Fazza juice.”
Fresh fruit juice Net +1

“Fresh fruit juice was also superb. A must visit to go back in time, even a tourist can tell this.”
Haalo cocktail Net +1

“The best Haalo cocktail.”
Sultan shake Net +1

“To compliment the meal, I tried the Sultan Shake, which was equally delightful and refreshing.”
Titanic juice Net +1

“I also highly recommend trying their special Titanic juice—it’s a unique blend that is both refreshing and satisfying. The combination of flavors in this juice makes it a must-try for anyone visiting.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Fries Net −1

“Sandwiches portion is too small, fries are too crisp and not always fresh”
Fruit juices Net −1

“The food tastes terrible, they use stale bread, and the fruit juices are no different from regular water.”
Grilled chicken Net −1

“After payment was completed, the service quality dropped further. The grilled chicken served felt hard, not fresh, and rushed. Staff seemed busy and uninterested, and overall hospitality was missing.”
Praws Net −1

“I have tried the most popular shawarma 😋 was delicious but small so order at least 2 and the other one was with praws a little too salty for me, both nicely spicy but not too much.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Call ahead. If parking looks difficult, call in advance and have the order prepared; one review says you can collect it from your car after payment.

Expect queues. Allow extra time at busy periods: reviews describe long lines of cars and roughly a 10-minute wait for orders.

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Practical details

Shop Number 1 - 1 Beach Road - near Mercato Shopping Mall

Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai

04 344 4874

Mon	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Parking pressure

Parking can be difficult, with queues of cars waiting for takeaway orders during busy periods.

Small portions

One long-time customer felt the food portions were too small for the prices, so value is not consistent across visits.

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The Bottom Line

Al Ijaza Cafeteria is a long-running Jumeirah street-food stop built around quick, casual orders rather than a polished dining room. The clearest starting points are Hasan Matar, shawarma, Abood juice and falooda. Reviews describe the Hasan Matar as a rich pressed sandwich with chicken, cheese, fries and sauce, while the shawarma is praised for its seasoning and juicy filling.

This is mainly a car-hop and takeaway experience. There is drive-through service, outdoor seating and delivery to waiting cars, but parking can be challenging and queues are common. One reviewer mentions an approximately 10-minute wait, while another says a group of more than 20 was accommodated.

The late closing time—3am—makes it a useful night-drive stop, and the outdoor area has a lively evening feel. Value is mixed. Several customers call the prices reasonable or cheap, but others report small portions for the price.

Vegetarian choice is limited, and reviews include concerns about cleanliness and one hard, reportedly not-fresh grilled chicken serving. For a first visit, calling ahead, visiting later in the evening and ordering a named favourite with Abood are sensible ways to keep the experience straightforward.