Rice pudding
Rice pudding is the safest recurring favourite, with several reviews praising its taste, toppings and lighter sweetness.
El Malki المالكي
Al Barsha
El Malki is an Egyptian dessert shop in Al Barsha known especially for rice pudding and inventive combinations such as Al Shabah, which layers ice cream, nuts, caramel and rice pudding. Reviews also highlight quick service and a broad selection, though consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
348 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh ice cream
One customer found the Egyptian dessert ice cream fresh, delicious and served immediately by polite, professional staff.
Named desserts
Cheesecake Kunafa Lotus and Cheesecake Kunafa Custard both received 5/5 from one first-time visitor.
Lighter sweetness
The desserts are described as not overly sweet, which suits anyone who prefers restrained sugar levels.
Large portions
One review found the portions big, making the desserts more substantial than many similarly styled alternatives.
Friendly service
Several visits were described as having friendly, helpful staff, including one report of fast preparation.
Al Shabah
Al Shabah stood out for its mix of ice cream, nuts, caramel and rice pudding.
Tips for a Better Visit
Start simple. For a first order, choose the basic rice pudding or oven-baked version; a reviewer said these were consistently good.
Share Qunbela. If trying Qunbela, consider the small size: one reviewer found it more than enough and listed it at 25 dhs.
Check pistachio. Pistachio opinions are mixed: one visitor loved the Arabic pistachio ice cream, while another strongly disliked its flavour.
Watch timing. Visit outside busy periods if possible; one review says the team can become overwhelmed with orders and the shop is quite tight.
Inspect delivery. For delivery, check temperature and doneness on arrival, since one Um Ali order arrived very cold and needed oven reheating.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al asmawi
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Arabic pistachio ice cream
One visitor described the Arabic pistachio ice cream as rich, creamy and full of pistachio flavour.
Al Qunbela
Al Qunbela combines rice pudding, cream, Basboosa, kunafa and fruit toppings, making it a substantial mixed dessert.
Karkadeh juice
Karkadeh juice was singled out as an especially good drink alongside the Egyptian sweets.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent quality
Reviews range from excellent to disappointing, with one regular visitor saying product quality had worsened over time.
Service issues
Some customers reported rude or unwelcoming treatment, while another described staff as overwhelmed and unresponsive.
Dish variation
Cream caramel received sharply negative feedback, including a complaint that it had no caramel taste.
Delivery problems
Delivery orders have reportedly arrived cold, burnt or undercooked, and one customer struggled to get a delivery response.
Hygiene concern
A customer reported a scoop spoon sitting in a dirty water box, raising a specific hygiene concern at the counter.
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The Bottom Line
El Malki is an Egyptian dessert shop in Al Barsha where rice pudding is the clearest reason to order. The menu goes beyond plain roz bel laban: reviews mention rice pudding with Nutella, strawberry or mango toppings, Basboosa with rice pudding and cream, and larger combinations such as Al Shabah. That last dessert mixes ice cream, nuts, caramel and rice pudding, while Cheesecake Kunafa Lotus and Cheesecake Kunafa Custard both earned 5/5 from one visitor.
The style is generally less sweet, and one customer liked the generous portions and fresh-tasting ingredients. Staff feedback is much less even. Some visitors describe quick, polite and friendly service; others report rude treatment, poor attitudes or a team overwhelmed by orders.
The shop itself has been called cosy, clean and quite tight, with occasional waiting or service-speed issues. For a first visit, basic rice pudding or the oven-baked version has the strongest repeat support. Qunbela is worth sharing rather than ordering large immediately: one review said the small size was more than enough.
Pistachio ice cream is a gamble, with both an enthusiastic recommendation and a toothpaste comparison in the reviews. Delivery also deserves a quick check on arrival, as customers have reported cold, burnt or undercooked desserts.