Fresh Kunafa
Reviews describe the kunafa as hot, freshly made, crisp outside and soft with cheese inside.
كنافة عمر عديلي - Knafeh Omar Odali - فرع البرشاء
Al Barsha
A dessert shop in Al Barsha serving Nablusi kunafa prepared on charcoal, with coffee and tea alongside it. Reviews highlight hot, freshly made kunafa, including Nabulsi, kheshneh and cream versions, plus a calm indoor setting surrounded by greenery at the Art of Living mall.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
338 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Several Styles
You can compare Nabulsi and kishna kunafa in one visit, rather than sticking to one style.
Greenery Setting
Indoor seating beside greenery gives the branch a spacious, garden-like feel.
Quiet Atmosphere
The branch suits a relaxed dessert stop, with reviews repeatedly describing the mall and seating as calm and quiet.
Coffee Pairing
Coffee is repeatedly praised alongside the kunafa, including a rich-tasting coffee described as an excellent match.
Made In-View
Watching the kunafa being prepared in front of you adds a small theatrical touch to the visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Compare Styles. Try both Nabulsi and kishna kunafa if you want to compare the branch’s different preparations.
Try Sage Tea. For a less coffee-focused pairing, ask for green tea with sage herb, which one visitor particularly enjoyed.
Watch Preparation. Leave time to watch the kunafa being made in front of you; several reviews treat this as part of the experience.
Sit By Greenery. Choose the indoor seating near the surrounding plants if you want the calmer, garden-like side of the branch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ART OF LIVING - Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Nabulsi knafeh
A Palestinian-style kunafa option that customers ordered alongside kishna kunafa and found notably tasty.
kishna knafeh
A second kunafa style worth comparing with the Nabulsi version in the same order.
Kunafa with cream
A cream-topped kunafa praised by a visitor who also enjoyed the branch’s calm setting.
green tea with sage herb
A herbal tea pairing that one reviewer enjoyed with the crunchy kunafa.
tea with Meeramiyah
Tea served with Meeramiyah is another specifically mentioned accompaniment to the Arabic desserts.
Common Concerns
High Prices
One review says the prices are high compared with other shops, so this may not suit a budget dessert run.
Mixed Authenticity
A strongly negative review found the texture and taste unlike authentic kunafa and considered the food commercialized.
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The Bottom Line
Knafeh Omar Odali’s Al Barsha branch is a dessert stop inside the Art of Living mall, centred on freshly prepared Palestinian-style kunafa. The reviews mention Nabulsi, kheshneh, kishna and cream kunafa, with the best-liked versions arriving hot, crisp outside, soft and cheesy inside, and not overly heavy. Coffee is a natural pairing, while tea with sage herb or Meeramiyah gives you another route.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. The branch has indoor seating beside a plant shop, with greenery around the tables and a calm, quiet atmosphere that makes it easier to linger over dessert rather than rush in and out. Watching the kunafa being prepared in front of you is also part of the experience.
Reviews consistently describe the service as friendly, attentive and fast, and several mention complimentary Arabic coffee or small samples. There is one clear caution: a reviewer found the texture and taste far from authentic and called the prices unjustifiably high. Another described the prices as somewhat high compared with other shops.
If value is your priority, keep that in mind; if you want a peaceful sit-down dessert with several kunafa styles to compare, the branch has a strong track record overall.
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