Fatayer Favourite
A long-time customer calls the fatayer among Dubai’s best, with clean preparation and consistent quality over 15 years.
Fatayer Ala Al Tayer Cafeteria And Restaurant
Hor Al Anz
Fatayer Ala Al Tayer Cafeteria And Restaurant in Hor Al Anz is known mainly for fatayer and Middle Eastern breakfast-style food. Reviews highlight freshly made shakshooka, pastries, juices and a long-running favourite status, though recent delivery and service feedback is noticeably mixed.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
195 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Shakshooka
The freshly made shakshooka is specifically recommended alongside the mini burgers and fatayer.
Good Juices
One reviewer particularly liked the Mango juice and also mentioned the cocktails as a strong part of the drinks selection.
Breakfast Sandwich
The HALLUM ZEITON ZATAR sandwich is singled out as a strong breakfast choice.
Clean Setting
A customer specifically described the place as clean while praising its food.
Fast Service
One visit was described as having fast service and friendly staff, although other reviews report the opposite.
What to Eat at Fatayer Ala Al Tayer Cafeteria And 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 Fatayer Ala Al Tayer Cafeteria And 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 Fatayer Ala Al Tayer Cafeteria And Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Craft and honey pastry Net +1
“Fast forward to 2019, I still love their menu especially that classic Craft and Honey pastry. It's just perfect for anytime of the day couple it with their juice selection you'll have one of the best middle eastern delights out there.”
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“Fast forward to 2019, I still love their menu especially that classic Craft and Honey pastry. It's just perfect for anytime of the day couple it with their juice selection you'll have one of the best middle eastern delights out there.”September 2019
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Falafel Net +1
“Tried hot dog and cheese 10/10, falafel 9/10, labnah and Zaatar 9/10. Amazing juices also, my favorite is Mango but they also have good cocktails. Decent prices for the quality of food.”
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“Tried hot dog and cheese 10/10, falafel 9/10, labnah and Zaatar 9/10. Amazing juices also, my favorite is Mango but they also have good cocktails. Decent prices for the quality of food.”June 2021
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Hallum zeiton zatar Net +1
“They have really great sandwich named HALLUM ZEITON ZATAR, perfect for breakfast”
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“They have really great sandwich named HALLUM ZEITON ZATAR, perfect for breakfast”September 2019
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Hot dog and cheese Net +1
“Tried hot dog and cheese 10/10, falafel 9/10, labnah and Zaatar 9/10. Amazing juices also, my favorite is Mango but they also have good cocktails. Decent prices for the quality of food.”
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“Tried hot dog and cheese 10/10, falafel 9/10, labnah and Zaatar 9/10. Amazing juices also, my favorite is Mango but they also have good cocktails. Decent prices for the quality of food.”June 2021
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Labnah and zaatar Net +1
“Tried hot dog and cheese 10/10, falafel 9/10, labnah and Zaatar 9/10. Amazing juices also, my favorite is Mango but they also have good cocktails. Decent prices for the quality of food.”
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“Tried hot dog and cheese 10/10, falafel 9/10, labnah and Zaatar 9/10. Amazing juices also, my favorite is Mango but they also have good cocktails. Decent prices for the quality of food.”June 2021
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Mini burgers Net +1
“If you want to enjoy a mouthwatering, freshly made shakshooka, mini burgers and fatayer... Best place is in Hor Al Anz.”
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“If you want to enjoy a mouthwatering, freshly made shakshooka, mini burgers and fatayer... Best place is in Hor Al Anz.”September 2021
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Shakshooka Net +1
“If you want to enjoy a mouthwatering, freshly made shakshooka, mini burgers and fatayer... Best place is in Hor Al Anz.”
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“If you want to enjoy a mouthwatering, freshly made shakshooka, mini burgers and fatayer... Best place is in Hor Al Anz.”September 2021
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Zaatar fatayer Net +1
“Only zaatar fatayer was good, meat, spanich fatayer are stink! Not recommended”
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“Only zaatar fatayer was good, meat, spanich fatayer are stink! Not recommended”June 2022
What to Avoid (5)
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Esteqbal box Net −1
“Really disappointed with my order of the Esteqbal Box. The portion size was extremely small — almost one dirham–sized — and the food was completely tasteless. To make it worse, it was delivered cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Really disappointed with my order of the Esteqbal Box. The portion size was extremely small — almost one dirham–sized — and the food was completely tasteless. To make it worse, it was delivered cold.”March 2026
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Meat fatayer Net −1
“Only zaatar fatayer was good, meat, spanich fatayer are stink! Not recommended”
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“Only zaatar fatayer was good, meat, spanich fatayer are stink! Not recommended”June 2022
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Mexican pizza Net −1
“I recently ordered the Mexican pizza from this restaurant, and it was honestly the worst pizza I've ever had. Not only did it spill during the cooking process, but it was delivered in the same condition. The pizza was cold and lacked any flavor, making it an extremely disappointing meal.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I recently ordered the Mexican pizza from this restaurant, and it was honestly the worst pizza I've ever had. Not only did it spill during the cooking process, but it was delivered in the same condition. The pizza was cold and lacked any flavor, making it an extremely disappointing meal.”February 2025
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Nutella pastry Net −1
“Their pastries are pretty tasty but they filled the Nutella Pastry with some other chocolate instead of Nutella. Overall it's worth trying once.”
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“Their pastries are pretty tasty but they filled the Nutella Pastry with some other chocolate instead of Nutella. Overall it's worth trying once.”June 2024
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Spanich fatayer Net −1
“Only zaatar fatayer was good, meat, spanich fatayer are stink! Not recommended”
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“Only zaatar fatayer was good, meat, spanich fatayer are stink! Not recommended”June 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Fatayer. For a first order, consider the cheese or chicken fatayer, which one reviewer named as personal favourites.
Choose Zaatar. If deciding between fillings, zaatar received a positive mention while meat and spinach fatayer were criticised.
Check Nutella. If ordering the Nutella Pastry, confirm the filling first because one customer received another type of chocolate.
Watch Delivery. For time-sensitive meals, consider dining in or checking the order status closely; reviews mention waits over an hour and cold delivery.
Check Inclusions. If a meal includes a drink, verify it arrives: a Mexican pizza order reportedly came without its included soda.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dar Al Aman Building No. 24 - Al Doha St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Complaints
Several recent reviews describe rude staff behaviour, including a phone call being ended during a complaint about a late order.
Delivery Delays
Delivery reliability is a concern: one customer waited more than an hour, while another received a cold order.
Uneven Quality
Food feedback varies sharply; one reviewer found the chicken quality so poor that it was not edible.
Pastry Substitution
The Nutella Pastry was reportedly filled with a different chocolate instead of Nutella.
Small Portions
The Esteqbal Box was criticised for an extremely small portion, bland taste and cold delivery.
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The Bottom Line
Fatayer Ala Al Tayer is a Hor Al Anz cafeteria and restaurant built around fatayer, pastries and casual Middle Eastern food. The strongest case for visiting is the fatayer: one customer said they had loved it for 15 years, while another named cheese and chicken as favourites. Breakfast options also include freshly made shakshooka and the HALLUM ZEITON ZATAR sandwich.
There is more to explore than fatayer. A reviewer rated the hot dog and cheese 10/10, liked the falafel, and singled out Mango juice and the cocktails. Older reviews also praise the classic Craft and Honey pastry, clean surroundings and fast service.
A pool and TV screen were mentioned as features for hanging out, though the review evidence does not establish how consistently those are available. The main caution is inconsistency, especially with delivery. Customers have reported orders arriving cold, waits exceeding an hour, missing included drinks and very small portions.
Staff behaviour also drew several recent complaints. Food quality is not uniformly praised: chicken, meat and spinach fatayer received particularly harsh feedback, while zaatar was the safer choice in one review. For a first visit, eating in and starting with a named fatayer or breakfast item looks less risky than relying on delivery.