Fresh Baking
Some reviews say the kunafa is baked in front of you, giving visitors a chance to eat it fresh and warm.
KAFKUNAFA
Al Barsha
KAFKUNAFA is a sweets and dessert buffet in Al Barsha specialising in Eastern desserts, with kunafa and baklava drawing the most attention. Reviews also mention freshly baked kunafa, coffee and karak tea, plus comfortable seating and easy parking.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
239 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced Sweetness
Several customers liked the lighter sweetness, with the cheese and pistachios still coming through.
Baklava
Baklava receives especially strong praise, including one customer calling it the best they had tasted.
Welcoming Staff
Friendly, hospitable service is a repeated positive, with reviewers also describing the atmosphere as warm and comfortable.
Easy Parking
One review specifically notes ample parking outside, which makes a dessert stop more convenient.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Style. Ask for Lebanese kunafa if you prefer a softer texture; the shop also serves different kunafa styles.
Check Freshness. Confirm the kunafa is being prepared fresh, as one visit found the available option had to be prepared to order.
Use Parking. If you are driving, the review mentions ample parking outside, so this can be an easier stop than a busier dessert destination.
Check Dine-In. If eating inside, confirm the order is for dine-in and follow up if it takes too long; one diner received a boxed portion after a long wait.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hessa St
Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Lebanese kunafa
The Lebanese kunafa is specifically mentioned as a softer option for diners who do not want the firmer style.
Warbbat bl Ashta
This named sweet is mentioned alongside baklava as a lighter-sugar choice.
Karak tea
Karak tea is available as a pairing with kunafa and other desserts.
Mansaf dish
One review also mentions a mansaf dish with tender beef and fresh salad, although the business is primarily discussed for sweets.
Common Concerns
High Prices
Multiple customers considered the pricing high for a casual Hessa Street location, especially for a single plate of kunafa.
Cheese Quality
Reviews are inconsistent on the cheese: one customer found it salty and tasteless, while another said a kunafa lacked the expected cheese filling.
Service Delays
One diner reported waiting more than 20 minutes while their boxed kunafa sat on the counter and later arrived cold.
Too Oily
A customer found the kunafa excessively oily and said the cheese made them feel unwell.
Inconsistent Packing
A regular customer said one order arrived without its usual packaging quality and had no syrup.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
45 AED
a plate of Kunafa
“but I have to be honest 45 AED for a plate of Kunafa in Hessa Street not in the beach not infront of burj khalifa just in Hessa Street”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
KAFKUNAFA is a kunafa-focused Eastern sweets spot in Al Barsha. You can order freshly made kunafa, baklava, coffee or karak tea, and some reviews also mention ice cream served with kunafa. The main draw is the range of kunafa styles: customers describe versions with generous cheese and pistachios, a lighter balance of sugar, and a Lebanese-style option for people who prefer softer kunafa.
Baklava gets unusually strong praise, while the atmosphere and staff are often described as welcoming. One review says the kunafa is baked in front of you, and another notes ample parking outside, making the visit straightforward if you are driving. Price is the main reservation.
Several customers felt a plate costing around 43–45 AED was expensive for a casual location, and some compared the taste with cheaper competitors. Quality is not completely consistent either: reviews range from “best in Dubai” to complaints about oily kunafa, salty or tasteless cheese, and a portion that was not filled as expected. For a first visit, ask which style is available and whether it will be prepared fresh.
If you plan to eat in, confirm the order is not being packed for takeaway, since one reviewer reported a long wait while their boxed kunafa cooled on the counter.