Crisp Falafel
Several reviews praise falafel that is crisp outside and tender inside, with one calling it among the best they had tried.
Falafel Al-Zaeem
Deira
Falafel Al-Zaeem is a traditional Middle Eastern restaurant in Deira, centred on falafel, hummus and Jerusalem-style kaak. Reviews point to the falafel sandwiches, freshly baked breads and chicken liver cooked with dark sauce and lemon as especially useful things to try, though service consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
704 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Bread
Freshly baked Arabic and Jerusalem-style breads are a real draw, including the longer kaak bread used for sandwiches.
Liver Plate
The chicken liver cooked in dark sauce and lemon is a distinctive recommendation from a returning customer.
Breakfast Combos
The combo breakfast has been described as delicious and sufficient for three to four people.
Vegetarian Choice
Reviews note plenty of vegetarian options, with some vegan choices too, making the menu broader than its falafel focus.
Custom Sandwiches
Falafel sandwiches can be customised, and one reviewer found two sandwiches enough for one person.
What to Eat at Falafel Al-Zaeem 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 Falafel Al-Zaeem, 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 Falafel Al-Zaeem got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken liver cooked in dark sauce and lemon Net +1
“I am crazy about their chicken liver cooked in dark sauce and lemon.”
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“I am crazy about their chicken liver cooked in dark sauce and lemon.”December 2021
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Chicken liver plate Net +1
“Its nice environments .....with nice option and good price, I will recommend to try kaak sandwich and chicken liver plate as this is there signicher”
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“Its nice environments .....with nice option and good price, I will recommend to try kaak sandwich and chicken liver plate as this is there signicher”February 2019
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Combo 2 Net +1
“Delicious breakfast, we had combo 2”
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“Delicious breakfast, we had combo 2”March 2023
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Combo breakfast Net +1
“I have enjoyed the breakfast in this restaurant. We have ordered the combo breakfast and it was really delicious and sufficient to 3-4 persons.”
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“I have enjoyed the breakfast in this restaurant. We have ordered the combo breakfast and it was really delicious and sufficient to 3-4 persons.”February 2023
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Falafel sandwich Net +1
“Tried the falafel sandwich. Liked it. Great taste and the best part is you have options to customize it.”
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“Tried the falafel sandwich. Liked it. Great taste and the best part is you have options to customize it.”July 2021
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Foul Net +1
“Tasty authentic middle eastern street food . Falafel , Foul & Hummus are specialities here and it shows . Tasty and wallet friendly. Definitely recommended if you are in the area for a quick bite .”
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“Tasty authentic middle eastern street food . Falafel , Foul & Hummus are specialities here and it shows . Tasty and wallet friendly. Definitely recommended if you are in the area for a quick bite .”February 2019
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Fresh humus Net +1
“Everyone loved the fresh humus, good bread with zaatar and salads. A great choice!”
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“Everyone loved the fresh humus, good bread with zaatar and salads. A great choice!”December 2020
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Jordanian falafel Net +1
“Probably the best Jordanian falafel I have ever had.”
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“Probably the best Jordanian falafel I have ever had.”December 2018
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Kaak Net +1
“Perfect place to eat Kaak, falafel and sham (Levant) countries food”
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“Perfect place to eat Kaak, falafel and sham (Levant) countries food”December 2019
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Kaak bread Net +1
“Kaak bread is a must.”
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“Kaak bread is a must.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (13)
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Kaak sandwich Net +1
“Its nice environments .....with nice option and good price, I will recommend to try kaak sandwich and chicken liver plate as this is there signicher”
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“Its nice environments .....with nice option and good price, I will recommend to try kaak sandwich and chicken liver plate as this is there signicher”February 2019
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Kaake Net +1
“I ordered 2 sandwich falafel and some kaake it was good but the issue is why you don't give some pickles”
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“I ordered 2 sandwich falafel and some kaake it was good but the issue is why you don't give some pickles”March 2021
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Kaeek Net +1
“Good stuff of food and nice kaeek. Very nice hospitality 💐, also prices reasonable. wish them all success.”
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“Good stuff of food and nice kaeek. Very nice hospitality 💐, also prices reasonable. wish them all success.”May 2022
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Maqdesi kaak Net +1
“Great maqdesi kaak (bagel& Hanan) , very nice musabbaha & falafel 🧆 the team is really helpful and very welcoming”
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“Great maqdesi kaak (bagel& Hanan) , very nice musabbaha & falafel 🧆 the team is really helpful and very welcoming”December 2020
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Musabbaha Net +1
“Great maqdesi kaak (bagel& Hanan) , very nice musabbaha & falafel 🧆 the team is really helpful and very welcoming”
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“Great maqdesi kaak (bagel& Hanan) , very nice musabbaha & falafel 🧆 the team is really helpful and very welcoming”December 2020
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Original falafel Net +1
“Original Falafel taste & quality bread. Higher end prices but worth the try :)”
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“Original Falafel taste & quality bread. Higher end prices but worth the try :)”September 2020
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Palestinian bread Net +1
“I honestly wanted to come here badly because I heard they make fresh Palestinian bread (highlighted in the pictures as 2) and the legendary famous Jerusalem bread "Ka'ek" (highlighted in the pictures as 1).”
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“I honestly wanted to come here badly because I heard they make fresh Palestinian bread (highlighted in the pictures as 2) and the legendary famous Jerusalem bread "Ka'ek" (highlighted in the pictures as 1).”January 2019
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Sandwich falafel Net +1
“I ordered 2 sandwich falafel and some kaake it was good but the issue is why you don't give some pickles”
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“I ordered 2 sandwich falafel and some kaake it was good but the issue is why you don't give some pickles”March 2021
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Sandwich with kaak and falafel Net +1
“Sandwich with Kaak and Falafel we chose and was mind-blowing.”
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“Sandwich with Kaak and Falafel we chose and was mind-blowing.”January 2024
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Shawarma Net +1
“Shawarma is a staple Arab meal and should not be that much expensive unless additional value is given.”
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“Shawarma is a staple Arab meal and should not be that much expensive unless additional value is given.”December 2023
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Standard falafel Net +1
“I had the standard falafel with no frills as this is my tool to measure a place and know if I should continue to try other items or even come back to this new place. So I will say they were very good falafel in amazing bread but I have had better so can’t give 5 stars but I will be back soon!”
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“I had the standard falafel with no frills as this is my tool to measure a place and know if I should continue to try other items or even come back to this new place. So I will say they were very good falafel in amazing bread but I have had better so can’t give 5 stars but I will be back soon!”January 2020
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Stuffed falafel Net +1
“The best Falafel. The best Stuffed Falafel. Your search for the best Falafel ends here. This is the last stop. Stuffed Falafel are to die for.”
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“The best Falafel. The best Stuffed Falafel. Your search for the best Falafel ends here. This is the last stop. Stuffed Falafel are to die for.”August 2019
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Syrian style falafel sandwich Net +1
“This place serves Syrian style falafel sandwich in circular bread, Also offered in longer ka'k bread Price is good, 👍 food in general is amazing 😍”
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“This place serves Syrian style falafel sandwich in circular bread, Also offered in longer ka'k bread Price is good, 👍 food in general is amazing 😍”September 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Fatteh Net −1
“Incomplete order delivered, this is the firsttime I taste fatteh full of garlic it's cometely bread, and the falafel lacks many ingredients from the greens with no sesame no taste... And of course no pickles served with the order...”
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“Incomplete order delivered, this is the firsttime I taste fatteh full of garlic it's cometely bread, and the falafel lacks many ingredients from the greens with no sesame no taste... And of course no pickles served with the order...”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Kaak. Order the falafel in kaak bread; one reviewer called the kaak-and-falafel sandwich especially impressive.
Bring Cash. Carry cash because a review specifically says the restaurant did not accept card payment.
Check Hours. Do not rely solely on the listed opening time: one customer arrived at 7:10am and was told service began at 8am.
Ask Pickles. Ask whether pickles are included, as multiple reviews say sandwiches arrived without them or wished they had been provided.
Mind Spice. If you are sensitive to spice, ask about the seasoning: one reviewer said the falafel had extra spices that caused abdominal cramps.
Check Delivery. For delivery, confirm every item and the final price before accepting; reviews report incomplete orders and online menu price discrepancies.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Doha St - 24 St
Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Service Delays
One customer reported waiting an hour for an order, while another described repeated calls before staff came to take it.
Order Mix-ups
Reviews mention incorrect or incomplete orders, including a delivered order missing pickles and other items.
Cleanliness Concerns
A diner said the restaurant and baby chair were not clean and that they had to clean the table themselves.
Uneven Quality
Some reviewers found liquid or ready-made-tasting hummus and falafel served partly cold and partly hot.
Value Disputes
Although several customers found prices reasonable, others considered the food or shawarma expensive for the quality received.
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The Bottom Line
Falafel Al-Zaeem is a traditional Middle Eastern restaurant in Deira where falafel, hummus and Jerusalem-style kaak are the main reasons to stop by. The falafel sandwich can be ordered in different ways, while the longer kaak bread gives it a more distinctive format. Breakfast is another strong angle, with combo platters featuring falafel, hummus, foul, fattah, cheese and chicken liver.
The most consistent praise goes to the bread and falafel. Customers describe freshly baked bread served with the dishes, falafel that is crisp outside and tender inside, and authentic tahini. The chicken liver cooked in dark sauce and lemon is a particularly specific recommendation.
Vegetarian and some vegan options are also mentioned. There are practical cautions. Service reviews range from welcoming and fast to reports of an hour-long wait, rude replies and mixed-up orders.
A diner also raised cleanliness concerns, while other reviews found hummus watery or the food unevenly hot. Ask about pickles and spice levels before ordering, and check the total carefully for delivery. Bring cash: one review says cards were not accepted.
Parking has also been described as limited in the area.