Food variety
Arabic grills, Indian plates and Asian counters sit side by side, making it easy to change cuisines during the week.
DAFZ Food Court
Al Twar
DAFZ Food Court in Al Twar is a clean, modern stop for quick workday meals, informal meetings and coffee. The self-service court covers several cuisines, with options such as Toss’d’s customizable salads and The Coffee Club’s breakfast and coffee setting standing out in reviews.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,290 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean setting
Shared tables and the floor are reported as clean even during the lunchtime rush.
Work friendly
Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and a generally calm atmosphere make it useful for quick meetings or a short email session.
Nearby parking
Parking close to the building makes a quick business-district lunch less stressful.
Healthy choices
Reviews mention salads, customizable salad bowls and other healthier meal options alongside indulgent food.
Spacious layout
The renovated food court is described as spacious and nicely arranged, with seating across more than one level.
Useful extras
An ATM inside and Wi-Fi add practical convenience when you need to handle a quick errand before returning to work.
Tips for a Better Visit
Beat lunch. Arrive before the lunchtime build-up if you want the easiest choice of seats, as the court starts filling around 12:45 pm.
Check weekends. If visiting on a Saturday, confirm that the outlets are operating first; one visitor found the food court effectively closed.
Try Asian5. For Asian food, consider Asian5 and look for the pad Thai or crispy spring rolls mentioned by a reviewer.
Plan charging. Bring a charged device or plan around limited sockets if you need to work from the food court.
Budget ahead. Expect some outlets to cost more than typical food courts; compare options if value matters more than convenience.
Try Frochi. For dessert, Frochi has self-serve yogurt with toppings; reviewers specifically enjoyed taro, acai and chocolate flavours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
796H+RP5
Dubai Int'l Airport - Al Twar 2, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
The Coffee Club
A useful choice for breakfast meetings or a quiet coffee, with Wi-Fi and comfortable seating.
Toss’d
Toss’d is mentioned for customizable salad bowls made with fresh ingredients and generous portions.
Asian5
Asian5 serves Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese street-food-style dishes; pad Thai and crispy spring rolls are specifically mentioned.
Pressman’s
Pressman’s is noted for Indian-fusion sandwiches, with the Bombay Sandwich called out as a strong pick.
Flavors Italian Restaurant
Flavors Italian Restaurant is mentioned for wood-fired pizzas and creamy pastas.
Frochi
Frochi offers self-serve frozen yogurt with multiple flavours and toppings; reviewers mention taro, acai, chocolate, matcha and mango.
Common Concerns
Higher prices
Several reviews describe the restaurants as more expensive than ordinary food courts, so it may not suit an everyday budget.
Peak seating
Finding a table can take a few extra minutes during the lunch rush.
Weekend closures
One Saturday visit found the establishments closed, so weekend opening should be checked before making a special trip.
Few sockets
There are not many charging points, which can be inconvenient if you plan to work for a while.
Older pest report
A 2021 review reported cockroaches in the toilet; this contrasts with more recent reviews describing the court as clean.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“I had their Tikka Roll/Wrap, which cost 20 AED”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
DAFZ Food Court in Al Twar works especially well for a quick lunch, a coffee meeting or a casual meal when you are already in the business zone. You can choose between counters such as The Coffee Club, Toss’d, Asian5 and Flavors Italian Restaurant rather than committing to one style of food. The self-service setup keeps things moving, although the court fills up from around 12:45 pm.
The reviews paint a generally clean, spacious and calm picture, with Wi-Fi, nearby parking and an ATM making it practical for office workers. The Coffee Club is mentioned for breakfast meetings and cappuccinos, Toss’d for customizable salads, Asian5 for pad Thai and crispy spring rolls, and Frochi for self-serve yogurt with a wide range of toppings. There are also healthy choices, including salads.
Pricing is the main reservation: some customers consider the outlets expensive compared with ordinary food courts, and one review puts prices around 40% higher than normal. Seating can tighten at lunch, and sockets are limited. A Saturday visitor also found the establishments closed, so check opening arrangements before going at the weekend.
One older review reported cockroaches in a toilet, though later customers repeatedly described the setting as clean.