Mamaesh Al Manara

Name: Mamaesh Al Manara
Address: Union Coop - Villa 1081 - Al Wasl Rd - opposite Umm Suqeim, Al Wasl, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600548287

Al Wasl

Arab restaurant Open now 0 600 548 287

Mamaesh Al Manara is a down-to-earth Palestinian restaurant in Al Wasl, centred on traditional breakfasts and street-food favourites. Start with the manaeesh or a Palestinian breakfast platter, then leave room for freshly baked pastries or kunafa.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

5,062 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Palestinian breakfast

Breakfast platters bring eggs, beans, pickles, vegetables and halloumi together in a generous traditional spread.

Fresh baking

Manaeesh, fatayer and breads are baked fresh, with cheese-and-zaatar manaeesh and spicy meat fatayer especially well regarded.

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What to Eat at Mamaesh Al Manara

These items at Mamaesh Al Manara got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Palestinian hummus Net +4

“Amazing Palestine restaurant. If you are a vegetarian you have options too. Must try Palestinian Hummus (comes with four breads) , Tabbouleh Burgul, Veg Fatayer. Good news is these items bread doesn't have egg.”
Kunafa Net +2

“One of the best Palestinian food in town! Loved their hummus, freshly baked breads, veg Manakish, and their delicious Kunafa.”
Palestinian breakfast Net +2

“Awesome place to start your day with Palestinian breakfast!”
Zaatar and cheese manakeesh Net +2

“Cheese+zaatar manaeesh 10/10”

Honorable mentions (28)

Arabic pancakes Net +1

“This establishment is truly exceptional, offering some of the finest manakish , and arabic pancakes that closely resemble the flavors we cherish from the Levant.”
Baba ghanoush Net +1

“As a taste, I cannot recommend all of them, especially the one that is like break meat inside was good hummus, and baba ghanoush also great but otherwise not delicious.”
Breakfast platter Net +1

“Visited Mamaesh for breakfast. Loved their breakfast platter.”
Cheese and jam Net +1

“Can recommend Cheese and jam (orange one, tasty) and karak tea.”
Chicken and cheese fatayer Net +1

“We also tried their chicken and cheese fatayer. It was so divine.”
Chicken musakhan Net +1

“Got the Chicken Musakhan, the Zaatar and Cheese Manakeesh, A Hibiscus Ginger Tea, and the Umm Ali. Loved every dish!”
Debs sweet Net +1

“I love the tray of foul labneh zaatar daak olives and the debs sweet is one of a kind.”
Fatayer with cheese and sujok Net +1

“Amazing food! We went there for brunch and the service was top notch. They have valet parking for free. It was busy for a weekday but needless to say, the food remained delicious. Their fatayer with cheese and sujok is a favorite.”
Fateyars Net +1

“The Fateyars and hummus are my personal favourites.”
Fatteh hummus Net +1

“Fatteh Hummus 9/10”
Labab ayran Net +1

“Labab Ayran 8/10”
Lamb qedreh Net +1

“Recommend: Lamb Qedreh, Musakhan”
Mama’esh breakfast Net +1

“A gem! Go for it. This my favorite breakfast in Dubai. Authentic Palestinian food. I only tried breakfast - many times - and it’s very very delicious. I usually order the Palestinian or the Mama’esh breakfast.”
Manaesh Net +1

“Manaesh is a must try.”
Manakish Net +1

“This establishment is truly exceptional, offering some of the finest manakish , and arabic pancakes that closely resemble the flavors we cherish from the Levant.”
Muhamara with cheese Net +1

“Muhamara with cheese 10/10”
Nablusi cheese with zatar Net +1

“The nablusi cheese with zatar.”
Oven baked nabulsi kunafa rolls Net +1

“Their Zaatar Jabali Manaesh was heavenly as was their Oven Baked Nabulsi Kunafa Rolls.”
Oven baked pans/trays Net +1

“My favorite is the oven baked pans/trays. I would recommend it to everyone to try.”
Palestinian house breakfast Net +1

“However, we loved the spread of their Palestinian house breakfast and in particular the black seed paste.”
Pita Net +1

“We ordered lamb meat, taboolwh and pita, and tehn Kunefe. Everything was so much tasty and the staff is so cute as like the interior ambiance.”
Shakshuka Net +1

“Shakshuka, was descent but nothing to rave home about.”
Spicy meat with cheese fatayer Net +1

“Spicy meat with cheese fatayer 9/10”
Tehn kunefe Net +1

“We ordered lamb meat, taboolwh and pita, and tehn Kunefe. Everything was so much tasty and the staff is so cute as like the interior ambiance.”
Umm ali Net +1

“Got the Chicken Musakhan, the Zaatar and Cheese Manakeesh, A Hibiscus Ginger Tea, and the Umm Ali. Loved every dish!”
Veg fatayer Net +1

“Amazing Palestine restaurant. If you are a vegetarian you have options too. Must try Palestinian Hummus (comes with four breads) , Tabbouleh Burgul, Veg Fatayer. Good news is these items bread doesn't have egg.”
Veg manakish Net +1

“One of the best Palestinian food in town! Loved their hummus, freshly baked breads, veg Manakish, and their delicious Kunafa.”
Zaatar jabali manaesh Net +1

“Their Zaatar Jabali Manaesh was heavenly as was their Oven Baked Nabulsi Kunafa Rolls.”

Drinks 7

Karak tea Net +1

“It comes with eggs beans pickles veggies halloumi cheese etc their karak tea is amazing and not too sweet.”
Arabic coffee Net +1

“A very warm and welcoming staff with some lovely retail options as well - definitely get the Arabic Coffee and the Palestinian Zaatar and Black Sesame Paste!”
Cappuccino Net +1

“I don't recommend getting Karak as a drink with this meal, but you can get Cappuccino better.”
Hibiscus ginger tea Net +1

“Got the Chicken Musakhan, the Zaatar and Cheese Manakeesh, A Hibiscus Ginger Tea, and the Umm Ali. Loved every dish!”
Tea Net +1

“Not to miss the amazing tea and kunafa rolls here. Oops they are just awesome if you are a chai lover, save some space for it.”
Tea with merameyah Net +1

“Their tea with merameyah is a must.”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“Absolutely delicious food! Everything we ordered was super tasty, fresh and we loved every single bite! Loved the aroma of turkish coffee and also the cookie was so yummy! definitely a place we want to visit again!”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Maftool Net −1

“Will give Musakhan 4/5 but won’t recommend Maftool”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive early. Come early on weekends and in winter breakfast hours, when queues and outside waiting are more likely.

Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking during busy periods; limited spaces can make arrival stressful.

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Practical details

Union Coop - Villa 1081 - Al Wasl Rd - opposite Umm Suqeim

Al Manara - Al Safa, 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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Parking pressure

Parking can be limited and stressful during busy hours, despite some reviews mentioning valet availability.

Busy service

When the restaurant is full, service can slow down and breakfast waits may stretch beyond the quoted time.

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The Bottom Line

Mamaesh Al Manara in Al Wasl is a Palestinian restaurant and bakery-style breakfast spot with a genuinely home-like feel. Breakfast is the main reason to come: the Palestinian and Mama’esh breakfast platters combine eggs, beans, pickles, vegetables and halloumi, while manaeesh, hummus and fatayer give you plenty to share. Customers also repeatedly mention chicken musakhan and kunafa.

The setting is part of the appeal. There is indoor seating and a greenery-filled outdoor garden, with several diners comparing the atmosphere to a family home or childhood courtyard. Fresh breads, pastries and Palestinian pantry goods such as olive oil, zaatar and black seed paste add a useful takeaway angle.

Vegetarian diners have clear choices, including hummus, tabbouleh burgul and vegetable fatayer. Plan around demand rather than assuming a quick stop. Weekend breakfasts can be crowded, winter visits may involve outside waiting, and service can slow when the restaurant is full.

Parking is limited during busy hours, although some reviews mention valet. Outdoor seating may involve mosquitoes at night, and two-person groups have reported being refused a table outside. Food feedback is overwhelmingly strong but not perfectly consistent, so check unusual orders before settling in.