Karak tea
Karak is a standout for some regulars, with one review calling it one of the best options in the area.
HumYum Nad alsheba
Nad Al Sheba
HumYum Nad Al Sheba is a casual restaurant for Emirati-style comfort food, quick snacks and drinks. Reviews particularly point to its karak and luqaimat, while the calm setting and private Meelas seating make it an option for tea with family or friends.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
155 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sweet luqaimat
The luqaimat with debs received especially strong praise from one customer.
Private seating
The restaurant has Meelas seating, giving families or friends a more private place to sit together.
Quick delivery
One customer said an order was prepared and delivered quickly, which is useful when ordering rather than dining in.
Sandwiches
The chicken Zinger Paratha sandwich and cheese sandwich were both described as delicious.
Local flavours
Some diners appreciate the traditional Emirati direction, including childhood-style food such as chabab with egg and cheese.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try karak. Karak is the clearest drink recommendation in the reviews, though opinions on its quality vary.
Order luqaimat. For dessert, consider luqaimat with debs; one customer called this combination perfect.
Allow time. If ordering a full meal, allow extra time or consider takeaway: one customer waited almost two hours for chicken biryani.
Ask for cutlery. If dining in, check that proper cutlery is available before the food arrives, as one visit had only weak plastic disposables.
Use Meelas. For a quieter or more private gathering, ask about the Meelas seating mentioned by a reviewer.
Expect a premium. Budget for above-usual pricing, especially if you are visiting for traditional snacks rather than a full meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
48VX+WJJ
Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 2, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:15 AM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several reviews say prices are above usual, including complaints that the food feels expensive for its quality and portions.
Uneven quality
Food quality is inconsistent: one recent reviewer found the beans solid, pepper-heavy and poorly prepared.
Small portions
A customer described the portions as small, which matters more when prices are already viewed as high.
Dining upkeep
One visit included cold rigag, weak disposable cutlery and a burnt, broken-edged serving plate.
Service delays
There are reports of slow service, including a nearly two-hour wait for chicken biryani and a 10-minute wait for one sandwich.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
about 45dh each
chicken beriani
“When opened it was about 100gr Rice and 2tiny pcs of chicken and got charged about 45dh each !”Google review · February 2021
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The Bottom Line
HumYum Nad Al Sheba is a casual spot for Emirati-inspired comfort food, traditional snacks and drinks. Karak is one of the main draws, with one reviewer calling it among the best in the area, while others recommend the luqaimat with debs. The menu also includes regag, chabab, shawarma regag and sandwiches such as chicken Zinger Paratha.
There is a pleasant side to the setting: reviews mention attractive decoration, a calm atmosphere for tea and Meelas seating for more private time with family or friends. Delivery has also been praised for being quick. It sounds more suited to a short snack, breakfast stop or takeaway than a long evening out; one reviewer described the portions as small and the atmosphere as limited for hanging out.
Pricing is the recurring caution. Several customers found the food expensive for what they received, and one review reported roughly 45dh per chicken biryani after a wait of almost two hours. Food quality is also uneven.
Positive reviews describe tasty traditional food, but others mention greasy sandwiches, bland chebab, cold rigag and poorly prepared beans. If you visit, karak or luqaimat may be the safer starting point, and it is worth allowing extra time for larger orders.