Kunafa variety
Reviews mention crisp, hot kunafa alongside cheese, Nabulsi, rough and fine styles.
Feras Hanoun Sweets - حلويات فراس حنّون
Al Garhoud
Feras Hanoun Sweets is an Arabic dessert shop in Al Garhoud, known in reviews for its kunafa—especially cheese and Nabulsi styles—and traditional sweets such as baklava. You can eat in, use the outdoor seating in cooler weather, or order for takeaway and delivery.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
566 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced sweetness
One visit found the kunafa crisp and not overly sweet, with extra syrup served separately.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor seating suits friends and family during Dubai’s cooler weather.
Parking available
A review notes paid parking directly outside the branch.
Helpful guidance
Some customers received useful suggestions from the team when choosing sweets.
Coffee pairing
Turkish coffee and cold water were specifically suggested as accompaniments to the sweets.
What to Eat at Feras Hanoun Sweets - حلويات فراس حنّون 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 Feras Hanoun Sweets - حلويات فراس حنّون, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Feras Hanoun Sweets - حلويات فراس حنّون, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Normal cheese kunafa Net +2
“Other normal cheese kunafa is ok.”
Positive 4Negative 2
Review excerpts
“Other normal cheese kunafa is ok.”October 2025
“Cheese Kunafa was very good. But staff doing some partiality for some serving on the table for me they asked me to order and collect from table.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (13)
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Basboosa Net +1
“Best place for kunafa n basboosa.... Sweet lover's haven”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best place for kunafa n basboosa.... Sweet lover's haven”November 2022
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Cheesy fine kunafa Net +1
“Had ordered cheesy fine kunafa via talabat. It was superb, juicy and rich with pistachios on top.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had ordered cheesy fine kunafa via talabat. It was superb, juicy and rich with pistachios on top.”October 2020
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Classic kunafah Net +1
“I ordered classic kunafah for delivery and it was yummy so I decided to visit the shop a few days later.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered classic kunafah for delivery and it was yummy so I decided to visit the shop a few days later.”June 2021
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Hard semiya cheese kunafa Net +1
“I had the Hard Semiya cheese Kunafa and the soft cheese Kunafa. I loved d former as it was crispy, perfectly sweet with the syrup and cheesy too, stretching out when pulling. The pistachios on top was complementing beautifully to this and was yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the Hard Semiya cheese Kunafa and the soft cheese Kunafa. I loved d former as it was crispy, perfectly sweet with the syrup and cheesy too, stretching out when pulling. The pistachios on top was complementing beautifully to this and was yummy.”August 2022
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Kollaj Net +1
“Desserts such as Kunafa and kollaj are best in town. the place has an outdoor/indoor seating area. Prices are good compared to other similar places in Dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Desserts such as Kunafa and kollaj are best in town. the place has an outdoor/indoor seating area. Prices are good compared to other similar places in Dubai”February 2018
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Kunafa naama cheese Net +1
“The freshest, the tastiest, the best and incredible kunafa you can find only in Feras AL Dhiyafa. Their kunafa is something out of this world. Always ordering from them and recommending to friends. Kunafa Naama Cheese is my favorite.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The freshest, the tastiest, the best and incredible kunafa you can find only in Feras AL Dhiyafa. Their kunafa is something out of this world. Always ordering from them and recommending to friends. Kunafa Naama Cheese is my favorite.”December 2022
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Naama kunafa Net +1
“Naama kunafa highly recommend”
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Review excerpts
“Naama kunafa highly recommend”February 2022
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Nabulsi kunafa Net +1
“Best Nabulsi kunafa in UAE”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Nabulsi kunafa in UAE”February 2022
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Pistachio basbosa Net +1
“Best Arabic sweets shop ever. I love Kunafa with cheese and pistachio Basbosa”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Arabic sweets shop ever. I love Kunafa with cheese and pistachio Basbosa”February 2025
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Rough kunafa Net +1
“Rough kunafa is outstanding and is a way different than other items.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Rough kunafa is outstanding and is a way different than other items.”February 2023
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Soft cheese kunafa Net +1
“I had the Hard Semiya cheese Kunafa and the soft cheese Kunafa. I loved d former as it was crispy, perfectly sweet with the syrup and cheesy too, stretching out when pulling.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the Hard Semiya cheese Kunafa and the soft cheese Kunafa. I loved d former as it was crispy, perfectly sweet with the syrup and cheesy too, stretching out when pulling.”August 2022
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Baklawa Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Delicious Arabic sweets. Famous for their kunafa and baklava.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Delicious Arabic sweets. Famous for their kunafa and baklava.”March 2024
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Arabic coffer Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Arabic coffer was average .”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Coffee Net +1
“And to coffee ☕️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And to coffee ☕️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰”July 2022
What to Avoid (6)
Food 5
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3Kg kunafa Net −1
“I ordered a 3kg kunafa from this place, and honestly the quality was not up to the mark. The taste wasn’t good, and the cheese didn’t feel right.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a 3kg kunafa from this place, and honestly the quality was not up to the mark. The taste wasn’t good, and the cheese didn’t feel right.”January 2026
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Ben nareen cream kunafa Net −1
“Ben nareen cream kunafa is extremely sweet even before adding any syrup. You can easily tell that ingredients used aren't premium at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ben nareen cream kunafa is extremely sweet even before adding any syrup. You can easily tell that ingredients used aren't premium at all.”October 2025
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Cheese manakeesh with hotdog Net −1
“I ordered one Cheese Manakeesh with Hotdog. Basically just cheese on Manakeesh with a few pieces of Chicken Hot Dog. Mediocre.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered one Cheese Manakeesh with Hotdog. Basically just cheese on Manakeesh with a few pieces of Chicken Hot Dog. Mediocre.”February 2017
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Kunafa kheshna Net −1
“This time the kunafa kheshna was too much sweet, over sweet and the Naamah has unpleasant taste...I was surprised...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This time the kunafa kheshna was too much sweet, over sweet and the Naamah has unpleasant taste...I was surprised...”November 2025
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Naamah Net −1
“This time the kunafa kheshna was too much sweet, over sweet and the Naamah has unpleasant taste...I was surprised...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This time the kunafa kheshna was too much sweet, over sweet and the Naamah has unpleasant taste...I was surprised...”November 2025
Drinks 1
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Cappuccino Net −1
“Cappuccino was cold - Eventhough it looked good”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Cappuccino was cold - Eventhough it looked good”March 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose fresh. Ask when the current kunafa was prepared; several reviews describe freshness varying by visit.
Morning timing. If you want kunafa early, check first: one visit found it would not be ready until around 11am.
Syrup separately. Ask for syrup on the side if you prefer less sweetness; one reviewer said extra syrup was served separately.
Allow delivery time. Avoid relying on delivery for a tight schedule: one order reportedly took two hours.
Check parking. Paid parking is reported outside the branch, though older reviews mention busy periods can make parking difficult.
Try coffee. For a fuller order, consider adding Turkish coffee and water alongside the sweets.
Plan the visit
Practical details
54 Sheikh Rashid Rd
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent quality
Recent reviews report stale sweets, excessive sugar and cheese that did not feel right.
Slow service
Service has been described as slow, with one delivery taking two hours.
Rude service
Several visitors describe impolite staff, including a complaint about being made to accept leftover kunafa.
Cleanliness concerns
One review described the premises as worn down and not comfortable for lingering.
Delivery problems
A delivery arrived very cold after the driver struggled to locate the customer.
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The Bottom Line
Feras Hanoun Sweets is a kunafa-focused Arabic dessert shop in Al Garhoud. The menu gives you several ways to try the speciality: reviewers mention cheese kunafa, Nabulsi kunafa, rough or kheshna kunafa, and pistachio-topped versions. Baklava and basbousa also appear in customer recommendations, so it is not limited to one dessert.
The strongest visits describe kunafa served hot and crisp, with cheese stretching nicely and sweetness kept under control when syrup is added separately. Outdoor seating is available and works well for sharing sweets with friends or family in cooler weather. Paid parking has been reported just outside the branch.
Consistency is the main caution. Other customers found the kunafa overly sweet, stale, cold on delivery or short on cheese, while one large 3kg order was described as below expectations. Service reviews range from friendly and helpful to slow or openly rude, and delivery has reportedly taken two hours or arrived cold.
If you are visiting early, check availability first: one customer was told kunafa would not be ready until around 11am. For a relaxed visit, eating in and ordering fresh may be safer than relying on a time-sensitive delivery.