Warm service
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and genuinely welcoming, including to families with babies and children.
Birdies Restaurant
Nad Al Sheba
Birdies is a breakfast-focused restaurant in Nad Al Sheba, with a relaxed setting for eating, coffee or laptop time. Reviews repeatedly point to the shakshuka and matcha, while the welcoming team and pet-friendly outdoor seating add to its neighbourhood appeal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
240 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout shakshuka
The shakshuka is one of the clearest breakfast favourites, with several reviewers calling it especially delicious.
Matcha drinks
The strawberry matcha and coconut matcha attract especially strong praise from returning customers.
Pet friendly
Dogs are welcomed with water bowls and treats, and the outdoor seating works well for coffee with a pet.
Laptop friendly
One reviewer was able to get work done over coffee, fitting the restaurant’s work-and-relax concept.
Relaxed atmosphere
The interior, music and comfortable seating create a warm setting for breakfast or a slower coffee visit.
Creative breakfast
Beyond the usual breakfast plates, reviewers recommend the truffle scrambled eggs, syrniki and Benedict croissant.
Live Sundays
Sunday live DJ sets add a livelier dimension, with one afternoon event praised for its music and DJs.
What to Eat at Birdies Restaurant 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 Birdies Restaurant, 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 Birdies Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Shakshuka Net +8
“The Shakshuka is absolutely delicious, the best meal I ever tasted.”
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“The Shakshuka is absolutely delicious, the best meal I ever tasted.”April 2025
“I then had the shakshuka and I devoured it. I left there with a food baby cause I couldn’t leave any crumbs. It was too good.”December 2024
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Egg sando Net +2
“I ordered the Cream & Za’atar Chili Crisp Eggs and the egg sando—both were delicious!!”
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“I ordered the Cream & Za’atar Chili Crisp Eggs and the egg sando—both were delicious!!”March 2025
“The food is incredible - I had the egg sando, cauliflower salad, desserts, and the matcha (which was bomb).”September 2025
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French toast Net +2
“The french toast was very well done, as was the shalshuka.”
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“The french toast was very well done, as was the shalshuka.”August 2025
“Then the food is delicious (the lobster roll and the french toasts are my fav) and the coffee as well. Recommended 100%.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Avocado toast Net +1
“Best Avocado Toast I've had in a very long time and the Shakshuka was excellent!”
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Review excerpts
“Best Avocado Toast I've had in a very long time and the Shakshuka was excellent!”December 2024
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Benedict croissant Net +1
“I especially enjoyed the Benedict croissant — it was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. Everything was fresh and well presented.”
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“I especially enjoyed the Benedict croissant — it was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. Everything was fresh and well presented.”June 2026
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Brazillian bean americanos Net +1
“We had the french toast, shakshuka, and brazillian bean americanos. The coffee was great, only just a little on the weak side for big coffee drinkers.”
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“We had the french toast, shakshuka, and brazillian bean americanos. The coffee was great, only just a little on the weak side for big coffee drinkers.”August 2025
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Cauliflower salad Net +1
“The food is incredible - I had the egg sando, cauliflower salad, desserts, and the matcha (which was bomb).”
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Review excerpts
“The food is incredible - I had the egg sando, cauliflower salad, desserts, and the matcha (which was bomb).”September 2025
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Cinnamon rolls Net +1
“The food was exceptional — the shakshouka and Cinnamon rolls, in particular, were standout.”
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“The food was exceptional — the shakshouka and Cinnamon rolls, in particular, were standout.”December 2024
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Coconut matca Net +1
“The food is amazing, I always have the Shaksuka and coconut matca!”
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“The food is amazing, I always have the Shaksuka and coconut matca!”April 2025
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Cottage pancakes Net +1
“- Pro suggestions: the signature latte drink, truffle scrambled eggs and cottage pancakes!”
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Review excerpts
“- Pro suggestions: the signature latte drink, truffle scrambled eggs and cottage pancakes!”January 2026
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Cream & za’atar chili crisp eggs Net +1
“I ordered the Cream & Za’atar Chili Crisp Eggs and the egg sando—both were delicious!!”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Cream & Za’atar Chili Crisp Eggs and the egg sando—both were delicious!!”March 2025
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Croissant with eggs, turkey and ham Net +1
“I ended up going with croissant with eggs, turkey and ham, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked and tasted fresh.”
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“I ended up going with croissant with eggs, turkey and ham, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked and tasted fresh.”December 2024
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Granola Net +1
“We also love the granola and all the other options taste amazing.”
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“We also love the granola and all the other options taste amazing.”April 2025
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Lobster roll Net +1
“Then the food is delicious (the lobster roll and the french toasts are my fav) and the coffee as well. Recommended 100%.”
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“Then the food is delicious (the lobster roll and the french toasts are my fav) and the coffee as well. Recommended 100%.”February 2026
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Orzo beef cheeks Net +1
“The Orzo Beef Cheeks were a standout — incredibly tender, rich, and full of flavor. Perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.”
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“The Orzo Beef Cheeks were a standout — incredibly tender, rich, and full of flavor. Perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.”April 2025
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Scrambled egg truffle brie Net +1
“The scrambled egg truffle brie is worth the try!”
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“The scrambled egg truffle brie is worth the try!”August 2025
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Syrniki Net +1
“The syrniki are absolutely delicious, soft inside with the perfect texture… honestly unforgettable.”
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“The syrniki are absolutely delicious, soft inside with the perfect texture… honestly unforgettable.”April 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“My favourite food was Tiramisu. I would definitely recommend this place.”
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“My favourite food was Tiramisu. I would definitely recommend this place.”June 2025
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Toasted bread Net +1
“The toasted bread on the side was scrumptipous. We ordered more of it.”
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“The toasted bread on the side was scrumptipous. We ordered more of it.”August 2025
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Truffle scrambled eggs Net +1
“- Pro suggestions: the signature latte drink, truffle scrambled eggs and cottage pancakes!”
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“- Pro suggestions: the signature latte drink, truffle scrambled eggs and cottage pancakes!”January 2026
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Birdies signature coffee Net +2
“I especially enjoyed their Birdies Signature Coffee — creamy, light, not too sweet, mildly chilled. Very satisfying!”
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“I especially enjoyed their Birdies Signature Coffee — creamy, light, not too sweet, mildly chilled. Very satisfying!”September 2025
“I ordered the signature coffee and I almost cried cause it was delicious.”December 2024
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Matcha Net +2
“BEST MATCHA I HAVE EVER TRIED !! So happy I discovered this place 😍 the interior is super beautiful, the team is so sweet and vibes are 💯 It’s my new favorite café 💖”
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“BEST MATCHA I HAVE EVER TRIED !! So happy I discovered this place 😍 the interior is super beautiful, the team is so sweet and vibes are 💯 It’s my new favorite café 💖”November 2024
“The food is incredible - I had the egg sando, cauliflower salad, desserts, and the matcha (which was bomb).”September 2025
Honorable mentions (4)
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Latte Net +1
“The staff is friendly, and the outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying a latte or pastry with your pet.”
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Review excerpts
“The staff is friendly, and the outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying a latte or pastry with your pet.”September 2025
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Matcha latte Net +1
“Don’t get me started on their Matcha latte (had mine with almond milk) YUM! 🤤”
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“Don’t get me started on their Matcha latte (had mine with almond milk) YUM! 🤤”December 2024
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Signature latte drink Net +1
“- Pro suggestions: the signature latte drink, truffle scrambled eggs and cottage pancakes!”
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Review excerpts
“- Pro suggestions: the signature latte drink, truffle scrambled eggs and cottage pancakes!”January 2026
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Strawberry matcha Net +1
“🩷🩷🩷 The BEST strawberry matcha in Dubai!!! I’ve tried it in so many places, but nothing even comes close to this flavor.”
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“🩷🩷🩷 The BEST strawberry matcha in Dubai!!! I’ve tried it in so many places, but nothing even comes close to this flavor.”April 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Steak and eggs Net −1
“For a dish as simple as steak and eggs, this was quite disappointing. The steak itself was served cold, which added to the letdown.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For a dish as simple as steak and eggs, this was quite disappointing. The steak itself was served cold, which added to the letdown.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try shakshuka. For a first breakfast, consider the shakshuka; multiple reviews single it out as a standout dish.
Order matcha. If you like matcha, try the strawberry version, which one reviewer rated above other Dubai options.
Visit early. Saturday mornings can be busy, so arriving earlier may help if you want a quieter table.
Ask add-on price. Confirm the peanut-butter add-on price before ordering an acai smoothie, as one customer reported two different amounts.
Bring your dog. Dog owners can use the outdoor seating, where reviewers report water bowls and treats for pets.
Check eggs. If ordering steak and eggs, repeat your preferred doneness when ordering and check the plate on arrival.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Waves Grande, Sobha Hartland - Shop 03
Al Merkadh - Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Ventilation
A reviewer felt the restaurant’s ventilation needed improvement.
Eggs undercooked
Eggs requested medium-to-well-done and well-done were still runny, with some whites uncooked.
Cold steak
One steak-and-eggs order arrived cold, adding to the disappointment with that meal.
Seating pressure
A diner felt pressured and uncomfortable when asked to move tables for the owner’s friends.
Charge mismatch
One customer reported being charged 25 AED for peanut butter after previously being told the add-on was 10 AED.
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The Bottom Line
Birdies is a breakfast-led restaurant in Nad Al Sheba that also works as a coffee stop or casual laptop workspace. The menu gives you plenty to explore, but the strongest recurring recommendations are the shakshuka, strawberry matcha, syrniki and French toast. The Benedict croissant and Orzo Beef Cheeks also received specific praise, so this is not limited to light breakfast plates.
The setting is warm and comfortable, with friendly service that reviewers describe as attentive and personal. Families have found colouring and puzzle books for children, while dog owners mention outdoor seating, water bowls and treats. A reviewer with a newborn also found the atmosphere inclusive of families, pets and people working on laptops.
Sunday DJ sets can shift the mood from peaceful coffee stop to a livelier afternoon. There are a few details worth watching. Saturday morning was described as quite packed, and one customer thought the ventilation needed improvement.
A steak-and-eggs visit included eggs that were much runnier than requested and a cold steak. Another reviewer reported inconsistent pricing for the peanut-butter smoothie add-on, so confirm extras before ordering. Overall, Birdies suits breakfast, coffee and an unhurried neighbourhood visit, with enough menu variety to make repeat visits worthwhile.