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Maisan15 Cafe
Al Barsha South
Maisan15 Cafe is a tucked-away restaurant in Al Barsha South with a calm, garden-like setting and modern takes on Middle Eastern flavours. Breakfast favourites include Yemeni shakshouka, while the Wagyu Melt and crisp churros give the menu broader appeal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,030 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Peaceful setting
Water features, greenery and a relaxed, lived-in feel make the atmosphere a major part of the visit.
Great churros
The churros are repeatedly praised for their crisp texture and are one reviewer’s favourite in Dubai.
Outdoor seating
The terrace and greenery create a particularly appealing setting when Dubai’s weather is comfortable.
Warm service
Many guests describe the team as friendly, welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable.
Filtered water
The café serves filtered water in a large glass bottle, a detail several reviewers appreciated.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Visit when you are not rushing: reviews mention waits of 30 minutes, over 20 minutes for churros and nearly an hour for a simple order.
Parking plan. Use the big parking area across the road; reviewers say it is a short walk but easy to miss.
Choose weather. Save the terrace for cooler weather, as multiple guests found outdoor or poorly cooled areas uncomfortable in heat.
Plan ahead. Tables cannot be booked in advance, so arrive with flexibility rather than relying on a reservation.
Try breakfast. For a first visit, consider Yemeni shakshouka or Rami’s breakfast, both repeatedly highlighted by breakfast diners.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha South Second - Al Barsha South - Dubai
Al Barsha South Second - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews mention long waits, including almost an hour for a simple order and more than 20 minutes for churros.
Cooling issues
The indoor air conditioning has been described as inadequate, especially during hot weather.
No bookings
You cannot reserve a table in advance, so busy periods may require flexibility.
Price concerns
One guest found the dishes and drinks expensive compared with other Dubai restaurants.
Mixed dessert
One reviewer specifically disliked the tiramisu, despite other guests praising the deconstructed version.
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The Bottom Line
Maisan15 Cafe is a small, tucked-away restaurant in Al Barsha South where the setting is nearly as important as the food. It is especially well suited to a relaxed breakfast or unhurried meal, with modern Middle Eastern cooking that reviewers describe as flavourful, creative and carefully executed. Yemeni shakshouka and Rami’s breakfast are recurring breakfast recommendations, while the Wagyu Melt and churros give returning diners more to explore.
The atmosphere leans calm and informal rather than polished: greenery, fountains, eclectic furniture and outdoor seating create a garden-like escape from Dubai’s busier surroundings. Guests also appreciate the filtered water, fresh juices and coffee. The terrace is appealing when the weather is mild, but cooling and ventilation have been concerns during hotter visits.
Service is often warm, attentive and knowledgeable, though it is not reliably quick. Reviews range from 30-minute waits to almost an hour for a simple order, so this is not the place for a rushed meal. Parking can be easy to miss; one guest recommends the large area across the road.
There are no advance bookings, and one diner considered the food and drinks expensive compared with other restaurants. Dessert feedback is mixed, with the deconstructed tiramisu praised by one guest and disliked by another.