Egyptian Flavours
Several diners describe the food as authentically Egyptian, with one saying the flavour took them back to Egypt.
Battaw Restaurant & Cafe
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Battaw is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, serving traditional street food and substantial breakfast trays. Reviews also highlight dishes such as Egyptian falafel, molokhiya and kofta with pasta.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
267 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Trays
Breakfast trays can be generous: one review said a tray served four women or two men.
Falafel
Egyptian falafel is a standout for at least one reviewer, alongside good bread and pickles.
Generous Portions
Portions are often described as fair or generous, including shawarmas and some sandwich orders.
Friendly Service
Multiple reviews mention welcoming staff, including friendly help at the counter and with orders.
Free Parking
The food-court location has free parking, which is useful for a quick Silicon Oasis visit.
WhatsApp Offers
One diner says the WhatsApp group regularly shares discounts, including a 25% menu offer.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. Ask which breakfast dishes are available before ordering; one review found the advertised breakfast unavailable and other dishes delayed.
Allow Time. Avoid a tight schedule during busy periods, as one diner waited around 40 minutes for a single dish.
Confirm Sides. Check that pickles and bread are included with falafel, since one order arrived without them.
Try Falafel. For a first order, Egyptian falafel is a sensible starting point; one reviewer rated it ten out of ten.
Use WhatsApp. Check the restaurant's WhatsApp group for possible discounts; one review mentions a 25% menu offer.
Expect Food Court. Plan for a casual eat-and-go visit in a food court, with free parking noted by a reviewer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Waha Mosque 3, Shop No. 05
Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Common Concerns
Food Variability
Breakfast quality is inconsistent: some diners loved it, while others reported low-quality or non-authentic food.
Long Waits
Reported waits range from 25 to 40 minutes, including for a single dish or a shawarma order.
Order Confusion
Reviews mention different menus and staff who could not clearly explain availability or menu choices.
Food Quality
Individual complaints include oily fries, spoiled mahashi and an undercooked falafel plate.
Food Court Setting
This is a small food-court restaurant rather than a full-service dining room, so the visit is geared towards eating and leaving.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
14 dhs
single sandwich
“Tried their liver (Kebda eskndarny) sandwiches actually you pay for a single sandwich and you are surprised with TWO (14 dhs)!😋”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
Battaw is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis with a menu that suits anyone looking for traditional Egyptian comfort food rather than a formal dining room. Breakfast is a major draw: customers mention breakfast trays, foul, falafel, fresh bread and black tea. Other review-backed choices include molokhiya, kofta with spaghetti, chicken breast with Battaw rice and Alexandrian liver sandwiches.
The food can be very good when it lands well. Diners describe authentic, home-style Egyptian flavour, generous shawarma portions and fair quantities for the price. Egyptian falafel gets a particularly strong mention, while one regular repeatedly orders the chicken breast with Battaw rice.
Delivery has also produced fresh, hot sandwiches and well-packed meals for some customers. There is a less consistent side to the picture. Other reviews report poor breakfast quality, oily fries, spoiled mahashi, undercooked falafel and waits of 25 to 40 minutes.
Different menus and unclear availability have also caused confusion, so confirm what is currently offered and check sides before settling in. The restaurant is in a food court with free parking, making it more practical for a quick meal than a lingering occasion. Breakfast trays were reported at 45 dirhams, and one review mentions a 14-dh single sandwich deal.