Mama'esh Al Warqa ممائيش الورقاء

Name: Mama'esh Al Warqa ممائيش الورقاء
Address: Aswaaq Mall, Al Warqa, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600548287

Al Warqa

Restaurant Open now 0 600 548 287

Mama'esh Al Warqa is a Palestinian restaurant and neighbourhood bakery in Al Warqa, known for fresh oven-baked breads, fatayer and manakeesh. It suits a relaxed breakfast or family meal, with standout choices including Nabulsi kunafa and Lamb Sajjeyeh, plus a warm, homey setting.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

4,515 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh baking

Bread is baked fresh and served warm from the oven, with live preparation noted by diners.

Kunafa standout

The kunafa is praised for its crisp exterior, cheesy centre and restrained sweetness.

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What to Eat at Mama'esh Al Warqa ممائيش الورقاء

These items at Mama'esh Al Warqa ممائيش الورقاء got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Lentil soup Net +3

“Nice place looking cozy with delicious food 😋 The food was tasty and fresh especially i was impressed with lentil soup never had and better in Dubai.”
Chili minced meat and cheese fatayer Net +2

“The food is comforting and tasty, with standout dishes like the spicy Chili Minced Meat and Cheese Fatayer—delicious, but be warned, it’s quite hot! 🌶️🌶️🌶️”
Palestinian hummus Net +2

“2. Palestinian Hummus (9/10)”

Honorable mentions (39)

Akkawi cheese manaesh Net +1

“- Akkawi cheese manaesh - love texture of the cheese”
Cheese and chicken fatayer Net +1

“Love the food here….the nablusi cheese kunafa is a must have as well as the cheese and chicken fatayer. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, especially sulaiman who told us about the story behind the restaurant chains interior.”
Cheese fatayer Net +1

“Fried egg with sojouk was my favorite, then the cheese fatayer and meat fatayer were amazing, Foul taste and the makdous are great but I think they are small portions.”
Chicken and potato Net +1

“I got chicken and potato and it was so good and eggplant mutabal very very very delicious.”
Eggplant mutabal Net +1

“I got chicken and potato and it was so good and eggplant mutabal very very very delicious.”
Eid bread Net +1

“Tried couple of times some dishes most turned out good, specially mention to the Eid bread.”
Fatayer Net +1

“I loved the fatayer, it's so healthy and super yummy. The place is so clean and staffs are very accomodating. This is my second time for dine-in, I will definitely be back for more.”
Fatoush salad Net +1

“Very good ambience , freshly made food in freshly baked bread. Nice ambience and good service. Shawarma fattayer and fatoush salad in highly recommended”
Foul Net +1

“Fried egg with sojouk was my favorite, then the cheese fatayer and meat fatayer were amazing, Foul taste and the makdous are great but I think they are small portions.”
Freekeh salad Net +1

“I also highly recommend the Freekeh Salad, which is fresh, flavorful, and unique.”
Fried egg with sojouk Net +1

“Fried egg with sojouk was my favorite, then the cheese fatayer and meat fatayer were amazing, Foul taste and the makdous are great but I think they are small portions.”
Kofta in tahina tray Net +1

“6. Kofta in Tahina Tray (9/10)”
Kunafa dessert Net +1

“Ending my meal with kunafa dessert. (Those who not like too sweet can ask them exclude the syrup).Will back for more on my next trip. Must try!”
Lahmajeen with pomegranate syrup Net +1

“Definitely try Lahmajeen with pomegranate syrup here, you won’t regret ☺️”
Lamb sajjeyeh Net +1

“The Lamb Sajjeyeh was another standout, with tender, well-seasoned lamb cooked to perfection.”
Lamb sajjeyeh with pita bread Net +1

“7. Lamb Sajjeyeh with pita bread (9/10)”
Makdous Net +1

“Fried egg with sojouk was my favorite, then the cheese fatayer and meat fatayer were amazing, Foul taste and the makdous are great but I think they are small portions.”
Mama'esh breakfast platter Net +1

“We ordered the Mama'esh Breakfast Platter and the Palestinian Musakhan Chicken Rolls, and both were outstanding.”
Meat fatayer Net +1

“Fried egg with sojouk was my favorite, then the cheese fatayer and meat fatayer were amazing, Foul taste and the makdous are great but I think they are small portions.”
Musakhan Net +1

“Ordered home delivery.musakhan and it was amazing. The sourness and the richness of the sunmak flavor . The temperature of the food was spot on. I loved every bite to be honest. Strongly recommend it.”
Mutabbal Net +1

“This is a very good Palestinian restaurant, lentil soup and mutabbal are my favorite! I loved them! All are amazing! I am expecting to taste all dishes here!”
Nablusi cheese kunafa Net +1

“Love the food here….the nablusi cheese kunafa is a must have as well as the cheese and chicken fatayer. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, especially sulaiman who told us about the story behind the restaurant chains interior.”
Nabulsi kunafa Net +1

“I especially love their nabulsi kunafa. Definitely worth a try.”
Oven baked arrayes lebanese bread Net +1

“3. Oven Baked Arrayes Lebanese Bread , served with curd (8/10)”
Oven baked beef shawarma wrap Net +1

“Not your average shawarma..💜 ✨Oven baked beef shawarma wrap✨”
Oven baked chicken shawarma fatayer Net +1

“5. Oven Baked Chicken Shawarma Fatayer (10/10)”
Oven baked kunafa Net +1

“- Oven baked kunafa: served piping hot and portion is huge”
Oven baked nabulsi kunafa rolls Net +1

“8. Oven Baked Nabulsi Kunafa Rolls (10/10)”
Oven-baked shawarma Net +1

“The oven-baked Shawarma is another must-try, but it was with a bit extra tahini sauce and parsley. Can be reduced.”
Palestine breakfast Net +1

“Loving Palestine breakfast ❤️”
Palestinia n freekeh & chicken soup Net +1

“The best chicken soup i had!! 💜 ✨ Palestinia n freekeh & chicken soup ✨”
Palestinian musakhan chicken rolls Net +1

“We ordered the Mama'esh Breakfast Platter and the Palestinian Musakhan Chicken Rolls, and both were outstanding.”
Pizza Net +1

“I liked their shawarma and pizza. Freshly baked.”
Potato and chicken tray Net +1

“4. Potato and Chicken Tray (7/10)”
Rolled kunafa Net +1

“Im so addicted to their rolled kunafa, it so good, not too oily and deliciously crispy.”
Shawarma Net +1

“I liked their shawarma and pizza. Freshly baked.”
Spicy cheese meat fatayer Net +1

“Visited for breakfast, very good ambiance and delicious food. Ordered there breakfast meal and famous spicy cheese meat fatayer. Highly recommend. Very friendly staff, Aiman was very kind.”
Tomato with lamb pan Net +1

“Unfortunately, i didnt get what i wanted as it got finished but then i ordered tomato with lamb pan and it was good.”
Traditional palestinian breakfast Net +1

“We were particularly drawn to its traditional Palestinian breakfast, which we found absolutely delightful. The flavors were authentic, and the presentation was charming.”

Drinks 1

Turkish coffee Net +1

“9. Turkish coffee (10/10)”

What to Avoid (1)

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Musakan roll Net −1

“One bad comment though is related to musakan roll, it was so sour (Sumak) that we couldnt finish and had to throw away half of it. I’m not a palestinian to confirm the authenticity, but I already tried musakan couple of times before and it was no way near to this sour.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go off-peak. Try late afternoon if you want a quieter table; one diner found it uncrowded then.

Call ahead. Because seating can be tight and crowded, call before visiting, especially at busy times.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Aswaaq Mall

Al Warqa - Al Warqa 3, Dubai

0 600 548 287

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

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Common Concerns

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Busy delays

Service can become very slow during busy periods, with some orders served incorrectly or out of sequence.

Limited space

The restaurant is described as small and crowded at times.

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The Bottom Line

Mama'esh Al Warqa is a Palestinian restaurant and bakery in Al Warqa where the fresh baking is central to the experience. You can come for breakfast, order a Mama'esh Breakfast Platter or Musakhan Chicken Rolls, and settle in for a warm, homey meal. The oven-baked breads are served fresh, and the Palestinian flavours are a clear draw rather than an afterthought.

The menu has several dependable talking points: Nabulsi kunafa is crisp, cheesy and not excessively sweet; Lamb Sajjeyeh is described as tender and well seasoned; and the Freekeh Salad offers a fresher, more unusual side. Breakfast is also popular, with unlimited tea refills mentioned by one regular. Portions are commonly described as generous for the price, while free parking has been reported in front of the mall.

There are a few practical caveats. The dining room can feel small and crowded, and service has been described as very slow when the restaurant is busy, so calling ahead or visiting in the quieter late afternoon makes sense. A delivery review found the Musakhan excessively sour from sumac, while another diner reported an uncomfortable staring incident involving a family member.

For dessert, ask to exclude the syrup if you prefer a less-sweet kunafa.