Fresh halwa
Customers repeatedly describe the halwa as fresh, including warm batches and sweets made in the kitchen behind the shop.
AlHarrasi Omani Sweets
Dubai Festival City
AlHarrasi Omani Sweets in Dubai Festival City is a specialist shop for freshly made Omani halwa and other traditional sweets. Reviews particularly point to the fig halwa, Sultan halwa and helpful packing for gifts or travel.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
395 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Omani taste
One reviewer found the flavour especially close to the original from Oman, making this a focused stop for traditional Omani sweets.
Four varieties
The shop has about four halwa varieties, including original, sesame, fig and honey, giving first-time visitors a useful range to compare.
Travel packing
Staff have helped pack halwa as gifts for travel to KSA, a practical detail if you are buying for friends or taking it abroad.
Qahwa sampling
A past review says customers could sample four or five varieties with a cup of qahwa before choosing.
Sultan halwa
Sultan halwa is identified in one review as the shop’s best-selling sweet.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. For public events or holidays, call and reserve your halwa before travelling to the shop.
Check holidays. Confirm opening dates around Eid, as one customer found the shop closed during the holiday period.
Try varieties. Ask about the original, sesame, fig and honey varieties; an older review also mentions sampling them with qahwa.
Allow parking. Pay parking is available near the shop, so factor that into a quick collection or gift-shopping visit.
Choose standard. If value matters, compare the standard halwa with pricier types; one customer felt the extra cost was not worthwhile.
Plan the visit
Practical details
156 Nad Al Hamar Rd
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Regular
The regular halwa is one reviewer’s favourite choice.
Light brown
A reviewer specifically highlights the light brown halwa and says it contains saffron.
Common Concerns
Higher prices
One customer said prices had become too expensive and felt the quality was lower than before.
Holiday closure
The shop was reported closed during Eid holidays, which can disrupt planned sweet or gift purchases.
Eid crowds
A reviewer could not buy halwa for Eid because the shop was really crowded.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 45 per killo
standard Halwa
“Best Omani Halwa in Dubai 😋, normally I order the standard Halwa AED 45 per killo”Google review · January 2019
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The Bottom Line
AlHarrasi Omani Sweets is a focused stop in Dubai Festival City for traditional Omani halwa rather than a broad dessert destination. You can choose among varieties such as original, sesame, fig and honey, with Sultan halwa mentioned as a best seller. Several reviews describe the halwa as fresh, including one mentioning warm batches.
The shop is also useful for gifts. A customer who buys halwa for friends when travelling to KSA said the staff were helpful with travel packing. Another older review mentions sampling four or five varieties with a cup of qahwa, though it is worth checking whether that option is still available.
Plan carefully around busy periods. Eid crowds have prevented at least one customer from buying halwa, while another review says the shop closes for Eid holidays; calling ahead and reserving for public holidays or events is the safer approach. Pay parking is available near the shop.
Pricing is not uniform: one review recorded standard halwa at AED 45 per kilo, while also saying pricier varieties did not offer worthwhile extra value. A later customer felt prices had risen and quality had declined, so comparing the options before buying is sensible.