Standout Shawarma
The shawarma is praised for juicy, well-seasoned meat, lightly charred edges and generous garlic sauce.
Al Maroof Cafeteria
Al Rashidiya
Al Maroof Cafeteria is a fast-food stop in Al Rashidiya known mainly for shawarma, with fresh juices and shakes to match. Reviews also point to quick curbside ordering, easy parking and a menu that stretches beyond wraps to burgers, grills and cafeteria favourites.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
100 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Drinks
Fresh juices and thick mixed shakes, including Abood and Burj Al Arab styles, are repeatedly mentioned as good pairings.
Curbside Pickup
You can usually honk from your car and receive a hot wrap at the curb within minutes, according to one review.
Easy Parking
Parking is reported to be easy to find, including free parking in one review.
Friendly Staff
Several customers describe the staff as friendly, and one review specifically praises the cafe as clean and well-organized.
Biryani Special
The matka chicken biryani is a newer item that one customer singled out as especially tasty.
What to Eat at Al Maroof Cafeteria 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 Maroof Cafeteria, 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 Maroof Cafeteria got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Hassan mathar Net +3
“Hassoun Matar 😍 Excellent”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hassoun Matar 😍 Excellent”March 2021
“I tasted their chicken shawarma and hassan mathar . Both are tasty and good.”October 2022
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Chicken lemon sandwich Net +2
“Love their chicken lemon sandwich but it's not always fresh.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Love their chicken lemon sandwich but it's not always fresh.”June 2016
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Beef grill burger Net +1
“I tried the Spanish burger, the beef grill burger, and the Konafa; while the flavors weren't necessarily extraordinary, they were very tasty and impressive considering the modest scale of the cafe.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the Spanish burger, the beef grill burger, and the Konafa; while the flavors weren't necessarily extraordinary, they were very tasty and impressive considering the modest scale of the cafe.”March 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“I tasted their chicken shawarma and hassan mathar . Both are tasty and good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tasted their chicken shawarma and hassan mathar . Both are tasty and good.”October 2022
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Konafa Net +1
“I tried the Spanish burger, the beef grill burger, and the Konafa; while the flavors weren't necessarily extraordinary, they were very tasty and impressive considering the modest scale of the cafe.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the Spanish burger, the beef grill burger, and the Konafa; while the flavors weren't necessarily extraordinary, they were very tasty and impressive considering the modest scale of the cafe.”March 2026
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Matka chicken biryani Net +1
“Really that matka chicken biryani is more taste yummy you people should try this one is new item”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really that matka chicken biryani is more taste yummy you people should try this one is new item”March 2025
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Saffron milk Net +1
“Saffron milk is delicious”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Saffron milk is delicious”April 2022
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Shawrma Net +1
“go to Ali and ask him to make you the Best shawrma great guy with decent attitude”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“go to Ali and ask him to make you the Best shawrma great guy with decent attitude”July 2025
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Spanish burger Net +1
“I tried the Spanish burger, the beef grill burger, and the Konafa; while the flavors weren't necessarily extraordinary, they were very tasty and impressive considering the modest scale of the cafe.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the Spanish burger, the beef grill burger, and the Konafa; while the flavors weren't necessarily extraordinary, they were very tasty and impressive considering the modest scale of the cafe.”March 2026
Drinks 3
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Tea Net +1
“Good service and good tasty foods are there and tea also very good”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Good service and good tasty foods are there and tea also very good”December 2024
“Excellent service, quality food, move faster to buy veg & non veg and tea”March 2022
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Blueberry juice Net +1
“I swear to God, it's disgusting. May God bless the food, they're all dripping with sweat, the outdoor seating is scorching hot, and their shawarma is awful, but the best thing they have is the blueberry juice 😍😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I swear to God, it's disgusting. May God bless the food, they're all dripping with sweat, the outdoor seating is scorching hot, and their shawarma is awful, but the best thing they have is the blueberry juice 😍😋”September 2023
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Karak tea Net +1
“Good food and special karak tea. Quick bits with a drink.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good food and special karak tea. Quick bits with a drink.”June 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken charcoal Net −1
“The chicken charcoal served to me was over-burnt, and even after requesting a replacement, the issue remained the same.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken charcoal served to me was over-burnt, and even after requesting a replacement, the issue remained the same.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Early. If shawarma is your priority, avoid a late-night visit: one customer says it is usually unavailable then.
Use Curbside. For a fast takeaway, honk from your car and ask for curbside service rather than relying on a longer sit-down wait.
Try Shakes. Ask about the Abood or Burj Al Arab style mixed shakes if you want a thick, refreshing drink.
Check Charcoal. If ordering chicken charcoal, check it before settling in; one replacement was reportedly still over-burnt.
Expect Small Seating. Plan this more as a quick stop than a spacious meal, since seating is described as quite limited.
Plan the visit
Practical details
56 56A Street
Al Rashidiya, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Replies
Delivery and WhatsApp response times are a recurring concern, with one customer waiting over an hour without a reply.
Service Attitude
Some customers report rude treatment, including disrespectful communication and a bag being kicked.
Charcoal Quality
One customer received over-burnt chicken charcoal and said the replacement had the same problem.
Hygiene Concerns
A review mentions kittens around the sitting area and a dirty ketchup bottle.
Limited Seating
The cafe has quite limited seating, although the same review found parking easy.
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The Bottom Line
Al Maroof Cafeteria is a long-running fast-food stop in Al Rashidiya, and shawarma is the clearest reason people seek it out. Reviews describe juicy, seasoned meat, lightly charred edges and plenty of garlic sauce. For a fuller meal, customers also mention Hassan Matar, burgers, grills and matka chicken biryani.
Drinks are part of the appeal: fresh juices, saffron milk and thick mixed shakes such as Abood and Burj Al Arab styles all appear in the feedback. Parking is generally easy to find, with one reviewer specifically mentioning free parking, while another says you can honk from your car for curbside service and have a hot wrap brought out quickly. That makes it handy for a quick takeaway, though seating is quite limited.
The experience is not completely consistent. Several reviews praise friendly staff, cleanliness and fast service, but others describe rude treatment, unanswered WhatsApp messages and delivery delays of more than an hour. One customer also reported over-burnt chicken charcoal that was not improved by a replacement, alongside kittens near the seating area and a dirty ketchup bottle.
If you are visiting late, check shawarma availability first, since one review says it is usually unavailable at night.