Around The Block - Nad Al Sheba

Around The Block - Nad Al Sheba

Nad Al Sheba

Breakfast restaurant Open now 0 503 221 309

Around The Block - Nad Al Sheba is a breakfast restaurant built around handcrafted specialty coffee and international dishes with familiar flavours. Breakfast favourites include Eggs Benedict with Bacon and ricotta pancakes, while the calm indoor and outdoor setting also suits a relaxed coffee or work session.

Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
169 ratings
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85%
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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast Choice

Breakfast is a major draw, with customers praising dishes such as Eggs Benedict with Bacon, ricotta pancakes and truffle eggs.

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Coffee Options

Coffee drinkers can choose from options including V60, flat white and specialty drinks such as cold foam matcha.

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What to Eat at Around The Block - Nad Al Sheba

These items at Around The Block - Nad Al Sheba got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Shawarma Net +1
    “The variety was on point: fresh salads, perfectly seasoned corn and potatoes, juicy kebabs… but the real star? Their shawarma. Absolutely packed with flavor and grilled to perfection — it stole the show. 🤌🏻”
  2. 48-Hour marinated wagyu loomi Net +1
    “A must-try is the 48-hour marinated Wagyu Loomi paired with saffron rice—you won’t regret it. The dish was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.”
  3. Avo borek Net +1
    “Great vibe, really good food from CharConcept. House Koobideh 🌟 Coal Cola 🌟 Avo Borek 🌟 Truffle Hummus 🌟. Very nice service by Arjun as well!”
  4. Avo toast Net +1
    “This is my Second visit in around the block I order avo toast, it’s so yummy and balanced with the cheese and fresh tomato on top.”
  5. Baba ganoush Net +1
    “The food was absolutely fantastic! The baba ganoush, loomi, shawarma, and batta harra were truly irresistible. This definitely won’t be my last visit to try their delicious menu in such a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. I’d rate it a solid 10/10!”
  6. Batata harra Net +1
    “We had the batata harra, corn, chicken, and burger — and every single dish was spot on! So flavorful and well-presented.”
  7. Batta harra Net +1
    “The food was absolutely fantastic! The baba ganoush, loomi, shawarma, and batta harra were truly irresistible. This definitely won’t be my last visit to try their delicious menu in such a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. I’d rate it a solid 10/10!”
  8. Butter jumbo prawn Net +1
    “Honest review ; food has a unique different taste , Butter Jumbo Prawn was sooo good , and the other dishes were good , Lobster Arayes wasn’t good though.”
  9. Cinnamon roll Net +1
    “And don’t miss the cinnamon roll — absolutely yummy!”
  10. Egg pandit with scrambled eggs and bacon Net +1
    “I also tried the Egg Pandit with scrambled eggs and bacon, and it was sooo good!”
Honorable mentions (12)
  1. Eggs benedict with bacon Net +1
    “Amazing breakfast and coffee. Razel was super nice and helpful. Highly recommend the Eggs Benedict with Bacon!”
  2. French toast Net +1
    “The French toast was great, but a bit too sweet for my taste. I recommend cutting the sweetness a little and adding Kiri cheese for a perfect balance.”
  3. Hot chocolate Net +1
    “Hot chocolate and cold foam matcha taste amazing.”
  4. House koobideh Net +1
    “Great vibe, really good food from CharConcept. House Koobideh 🌟 Coal Cola 🌟 Avo Borek 🌟 Truffle Hummus 🌟. Very nice service by Arjun as well!”
  5. Hummus with the warm bread Net +1
    “The burger was delicious with a big patty, and the hummus with the warm bread was great.”
  6. Loomi Net +1
    “The food was absolutely fantastic! The baba ganoush, loomi, shawarma, and batta harra were truly irresistible. This definitely won’t be my last visit to try their delicious menu in such a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. I’d rate it a solid 10/10!”
  7. Nutella croissant Net +1
    “Nutella croissant was divine.”
  8. Simit Net +1
    “Unexpectedly such a good spot for breakfast! Amazing coffee and delicious food!!!Simit is a must try!”
  9. Truffle fries Net +1
    “We also had the truffle fries with their homemade Pepsi, which made a perfect side combo.”
  10. Truffle hummus Net +1
    “Great vibe, really good food from CharConcept. House Koobideh 🌟 Coal Cola 🌟 Avo Borek 🌟 Truffle Hummus 🌟. Very nice service by Arjun as well!”
  11. V60 Net +1
    “Usually I take v60 it’s so nice.”
  12. Wagyu loomi tikka Net +1
    “Wagyu loomi Tikka along with saffron rice is the best and service is also outstanding.Thank you char team.”

Drinks 7

  1. Açaí smoothie Net +1
    “Looking for a refreshing smoothie? Try the Açaí Smoothie at Around the Block! 🫐🥜 It’s creamy, refreshing, and the combination of peanut butter and blueberry is just perfect. Every sip is smooth and delicious. Thanks to Razel for the recommendation — definitely worth trying”
  2. Coal cola Net +1
    “Great vibe, really good food from CharConcept. House Koobideh 🌟 Coal Cola 🌟 Avo Borek 🌟 Truffle Hummus 🌟. Very nice service by Arjun as well!”
  3. Cold foam matcha Net +1
    “Hot chocolate and cold foam matcha taste amazing.”
  4. Flat white with distilled milk Net +1
    “Make sure to order everything on the menu and when you’re done , have the flat white with distilled milk! Really glad I got all my recommendations from Anesha!”
  5. Homemade cola Net +1
    “And especially the homemade cola… absolutely amazing and refreshingly good, a must-try!”
  6. Homemade pepsi Net +1
    “We also had the truffle fries with their homemade Pepsi, which made a perfect side combo.”
  7. Lemon juice Net +1
    “And even the lemon juice”
What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

  1. Caesar salad Net −1
    “The Caesar salad had Roughly 5 Tablespoons of Salad!”
  2. Koobede Net −1
    “The Koobede was enough for a kid!”
  3. Lobster arayes Net −1
    “Honest review ; food has a unique different taste , Butter Jumbo Prawn was sooo good , and the other dishes were good , Lobster Arayes wasn’t good though.”
  4. Shawarma plate Net −1
    “The shawarma plate had 5 slim & skinny shawarma made of rice paper thin pita!”
  5. Wagu beef burger Net −1
    “The Wagu Beef burger was the size of a Happy Meal burger!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try V60. Coffee fans should consider the V60, which one breakfast customer specifically praised.

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Order Shawarma. The shawarma is repeatedly highlighted, including a review calling it grilled to perfection, but check availability before ordering.

Plan the visit

Practical details

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Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai
0 503 221 309
Mon7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tue7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wed7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thu7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

One dinner review found portions extremely small, including a Caesar salad of roughly five tablespoons and a child-sized koobideh.

Pricey Meals

A customer described the dishes as expensive and said a 700 AED order still left the group hungry.

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The Bottom Line

Around The Block - Nad Al Sheba is a breakfast restaurant and specialty-coffee spot where the strongest reasons to visit are a calm setting, polished service and a menu that moves beyond standard café fare. Breakfast standouts mentioned by customers include Eggs Benedict with Bacon, ricotta pancakes, truffle eggs and avo toast. The V60 is also worth noting for coffee drinkers.

The atmosphere is consistently described as peaceful, cozy and beautifully decorated. It can work for an unhurried morning, a coffee while getting some work done, or a relaxed meal indoors or outdoors. Matcha drinks, the Açaí Smoothie and the simit give lighter or less conventional options.

Service is a genuine strength, with reviewers highlighting attentive recommendations and a welcoming approach. The Char menu adds more substantial grilled dishes, including Wagyu Loomi Tikka with saffron rice and shawarma. There is some inconsistency around portions: one customer found them suitable for sharing, while another said a 700 AED dinner still left the group hungry.

Prices were also described as high, and the chairs drew criticism for comfort. If you want a quieter visit, a review found lunch around 6 PM pleasantly calm; check shawarma availability, as it was sold out on one visit.

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