Hadoota Masreya

Name: Hadoota Masreya
Address: بناية مطلوب - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Safa, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143809000

Al Safa

Egyptian restaurant Closed 04 380 9000

Hadoota Masreya is a traditional Egyptian restaurant in Al Safa, with a warm, Cairo-inspired setting, a classic menu and a buffet. Reviews make it especially appealing for generous Egyptian breakfasts and familiar dishes such as molokhia and koshari.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

12,073 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as homemade and genuinely Egyptian, with the molokhia praised for tasting like the home-cooked version.

Breakfast platters

The breakfast platter for 2–4 people is generous and includes Egyptian favourites such as foul, falafel, feteer and shakshouka.

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What to Eat at Hadoota Masreya

These items at Hadoota Masreya got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Molokhia Net +4

“Although my husband and I are more familiar with Yemeni food when it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, we totally enjoyed the mixed grill and mohlokai we ordered. Meats were tender, lamb chops were tender & robustly flavourful. We had never tried mohlokai vegetable before but read the rave reviews from other diners so decided to try it. Reminded me of a South East Asian spinach commonly eaten villages vegetable but prepared in a completely different way.”
Feteer Net +3

“The standout for us was the feteer—hands down the best Egyptian feteer we’ve had in Dubai so far. Perfectly flaky, rich, and generously filled.”
Foul Net +2

“We went for Ala carte. Manatees, Foul and manakesh was really good. Extra marks to fresh Tahini.”
Koshari Net +2

“The restaurant serves authentic Egyptian dishes like koshari, molokhia, and stuffed pigeon, all bursting with flavor and nostalgia.”
Mombar Net +2

“The mombar for 45 AED was crispy outside, packed with flavor inside, easily a 10/10.”
Tarb Net +2

“We ordered Kawary3, 3akawy, and Tarb — everything was cooked perfectly and tasted just like home, reminding me of Egypt.”

Honorable mentions (23)

Alexandrian liver sandwich Net +1

“However the showstopper was the Alexandrian liver sandwich and baladi bread, the quantity generous and quality awesome.”
Baladi salad Net +1

“The baladi salad was also for 28AED it was fresh and flavorful, another 10/10.”
Breakfast platter for 2–4 people Net +1

“Their breakfast platter for 2–4 people is one of the best choices on the menu.”
Breakfast set Net +1

“They offer a great breakfast set for 2–4 people. Highly recommend if you want a tasty meal! 😋”
Eggplant with garlic and vinegar Net +1

“Eggplant with garlic and vinegar, also 28 AED, was a solid 10/10.”
Egyptian cheese Net +1

“Foul, falafel, feteer, shakshouka, liver, and Egyptian cheese all taste fresh and delicious.”
Egyptian feteer with dips Net +1

“The first time was for breakfast — I had the Egyptian feteer with dips, and it was absolutely delicious.”
Falafel Net +1

“Foul, falafel, feteer, shakshouka, liver, and Egyptian cheese all taste fresh and delicious.”
Fried rice stuffed pigeons Net +1

“We got two fried rice stuffed pigeons for 120 AED, juicy but I’d give them an 8/10 can’t beat the Farahat Cairo pigeons not the Farahat in Dubai, Hadoota is better than one for sure.”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“Every dish was bursting with that authentic Egyptian flavor — from the rich, velvety Molokhia that warmed the heart, to the perfectly seasoned grilled chicken with crispy fries on the side.”
Grilled kofta Net +1

“We ordered the molokhia with rice, the koshari and some grilled kofta to share. The molokhia was honestly so good, tasted exactly like the homemade version which is the highest compliment i can give tbh. Koshari was solid too, all the elements were there and the sauce was nice and tangy. Kofta was juicy and well seasoned.”
Liver Net +1

“Foul, falafel, feteer, shakshouka, liver, and Egyptian cheese all taste fresh and delicious.”
Lunch buffet Net +1

“We visited Hadootah today, Sunday, to try their lunch buffet. It was fantastic, offering a wide variety of delicious options.”
Manakesh Net +1

“We went for Ala carte. Manatees, Foul and manakesh was really good. Extra marks to fresh Tahini.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Although my husband and I are more familiar with Yemeni food when it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, we totally enjoyed the mixed grill and mohlokai we ordered.”
Molokhia with rice Net +1

“We ordered the molokhia with rice, the koshari and some grilled kofta to share. The molokhia was honestly so good, tasted exactly like the homemade version which is the highest compliment i can give tbh.”
Mosakka Net +1

“I ordered the molokheya, mosakka, lamb chops, fresh mango juice. All were super tasty.”
Mousaka béchamel Net +1

“The mousaka béchamel, small size for 40 AED, was tasty but I didn’t realize it came with a big plate of white rice with vermicelli, the rice ended up packed to go.”
Orzo soup Net +1

“We ordered a mix of dishes. The orzo soup for 25 AED was perfect, 10/10.”
Rice moamar Net +1

“The rice moamar was comforting, and the half grilled chicken for 48 AED came with vegetables instead of fries, plus tahini and pickles.”
Shakshouka Net +1

“Foul, falafel, feteer, shakshouka, liver, and Egyptian cheese all taste fresh and delicious.”
Shish tawook Net +1

“Enticed by the shish tawook and fancying a home delivery, ordered from Hadoota Maserya and boy was I amazed. The shisk tawook was delicious as expected with the chicken cooker to perfection and the sauteed veg added a burst or flavor.”
Stuffed pigeon Net +1

“The restaurant serves authentic Egyptian dishes like koshari, molokhia, and stuffed pigeon, all bursting with flavor and nostalgia.”

Drinks 3

Fresh mango juice Net +1

“I ordered the molokheya, mosakka, lamb chops, fresh mango juice. All were super tasty.”
Hibiscus drink Net +1

“The complementary hibiscus drink was delicious, I added it to my drink to try and bring some flavour to it but there's only so much it can do.”
Tea with mint Net +1

“We ended with tea with mint. Sitting there, sipping tea after so much good food, felt just right.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

Fatta Net −1

“I didn't enjoy the fatta as much as I wanted to.”
Grilled lamb chops Net −1

“We went a second time and ordered the grilled lamb chops. It was overcooked and dry but the wait staff offered to change and give us a fresh platter immediately. Thank you!”

Drinks 1

Passion fruit ice tea Net −1

“I found the drinks (passion fruit ice tea) to be lukewarm and bland, I requested a cup of ice to cool down my drink.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve before weekend visits: one reviewer says the restaurant is usually busy enough that booking ahead is needed.

Choose breakfast. For a group morning meal, consider the breakfast platter for 2–4 people; reviewers found it generous and suitable for sharing.

Plan the visit

Practical details

بناية مطلوب - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Al Safa 1 - Al Safa, Dubai

04 380 9000

Mon	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Peak crowds

The restaurant can become very busy on weekends, bringing longer waits and a slightly cramped feel.

Loud music

During football events, one reviewer found the music too loud for conversation; event nights may feel noisier than a regular meal.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

25 AED

orzo soup

“The orzo soup for 25 AED was perfect, 10/10”

Google review · August 2025

28 AED

Eggplant with garlic and vinegar

“Eggplant with garlic and vinegar, also 28 AED, was a solid 10/10”

Google review · August 2025

28AED

baladi salad

“The baladi salad was also for 28AED it was fresh and flavorful, another 10/10”

Google review · August 2025

45 AED

mombar

“The mombar for 45 AED was crispy outside, packed with flavor inside, easily a 10/10”

Google review · August 2025

120 AED

two fried rice stuffed pigeons

“We got two fried rice stuffed pigeons for 120 AED, juicy but I’d give them an 8/10 can’t beat the Farahat Cairo pigeons not the Farahat in Dubai, Hadoota is better than one for sure”

Google review · August 2025

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The Bottom Line

Hadoota Masreya is a traditional Egyptian restaurant in Al Safa with a Cairo-style setting, a classic menu and a buffet. It is especially useful for breakfast, family meals and group dining. The breakfast platter for 2–4 people is generous, while dinner reviewers highlight molokhia with rice, koshari, feteer, mombar and stuffed pigeon.

The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal: reviewers mention old-Cairo décor, Egyptian songs, warm lighting, football screens and, on one visit, live Arabic classics and backgammon after dinner. Separate smoking and non-smoking sections help mixed groups, and the restaurant can accommodate large parties. Plan around the busy periods.

Weekend crowds can mean longer waits and a cramped feel, and parking nearby becomes trickier during peak hours. Football nights may be loud enough to make conversation difficult, and one reviewer was given a limited dining window during a match. Prices receive mixed feedback: some diners find them worthwhile for the quality, while others consider certain dishes or drinks overpriced.

Food is usually described as fresh and homemade, though a few dishes, including fatta, rice and lamb chops, have disappointed individual diners.