Friendly staff
Bakeria staff at the coffee and checkout counters were praised for friendly service and remembering regular customers’ orders.
Emarat- Bassmah
Al Khawaneej
Emarat-Bassmah is a medium-sized gas station in Al Khawaneej, useful for a fuel stop with food and coffee. Reviews specifically mention Bakeria, Hardee’s drive-through service, Turkish coffee and a prayer room, making it more than a pump-and-go stop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
307 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food stop
Customers mention tasty, hot food, including Hardee’s burgers, Zafar Manakeesh and a spicy Chicken Tikka roll.
Coffee options
Bakeria coffee, Turkish coffee and Arabica coffee are all specifically mentioned by customers as worthwhile stops.
Drive-through
Hardee’s has a drive-through, and one review describes its food service as hot, quick and family-friendly.
Prayer room
A prayer room is available inside the station facilities.
Easy layout
The station is described as well arranged and easy to enter and leave, including during rush hour.
Fuel choice
One Hyundai Accent driver reported higher observed mileage using Special 95 here, ranging from 13.18 to 19.23 km per litre.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Allow extra time at the pumps or check the payment before leaving; one review reports slow pumps and repeated payments.
Check pressure. Use the air machine for ordinary tyre inflation, but do not rely on it above 35 psi.
Try Bakeria. For a quick coffee stop, consider Bakeria; reviews specifically praise its coffee and friendly service.
Use drive-through. If you are travelling with family or want to stay in the car, Hardee’s drive-through is available.
Test Special 95. If your car tracks mileage, one Hyundai Accent driver suggests trying Special 95 here and comparing the result yourself.
Check toilets. Toilet reports vary, so check their condition before relying on the facilities, especially if travelling with a baby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emirates Rd
Aleyas - Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow pumps
A customer reported slow pumps and needing multiple payments because of faulty equipment.
Toilet upkeep
Reviews conflict on cleanliness, but some customers reported dirty toilets and insufficient separation between the men’s and ladies’ facilities.
Limited staffing
One visitor found only two staff covering a large station and had difficulty getting attention for refuelling.
Air limit
The free air machine was reported not to work when inflating tyres beyond 35 psi.
Higher prices
One review says the station’s shops are expensive, without giving item-level prices.
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The Bottom Line
Emarat-Bassmah is a practical fuel stop in Al Khawaneej with more to do than refuel. Customers mention the Bakeria coffee counter, Hardee’s with a drive-through, Turkish coffee and a prayer room, so it works well for a short break on the road. The station is also described as easy to enter and leave during rush hour, with a well-arranged newer design.
Food is a clear part of the appeal. Reviews mention hot, tasty Hardee’s burgers, Zafar Manakeesh, and a spicy Chicken Tikka roll. Staff feedback is often warm: one regular said the Bakeria team remembered customers’ usual orders, while another called the service friendly and fast.
23 km per litre on Special 95 here, though that was a personal vehicle comparison rather than a general guarantee. There are practical caveats. One customer reported slow pumps and repeated payments because of faulty equipment, while another struggled to get attended at a large station staffed by only two people.
Toilet cleanliness has drawn mixed feedback, and the air machine may not work above 35 psi. Shop prices were also described as expensive, with no specific amounts provided.