Reliable basics
Burgers, fries and nuggets are often described as fresh, consistently good and served quickly.
McDonald's
Al Barsha
McDonald’s in Al Barsha is a familiar fast-food restaurant for burgers, fries and quick takeaway. Reviews also highlight the breakfast egg muffin with sausage, drive-through ordering and ice cream, making it useful for a quick meal or snack at different times of day.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,060 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean setting
The restaurant is described as clean, organised and welcoming for families, friends and solo diners.
Breakfast favourite
The breakfast egg muffin with sausage stands out in one review as a repeat favourite.
Family features
A children’s play area and table service make the branch more practical for family visits.
Easy ordering
The app is described as easy to use, with order-ahead convenience and reward points.
EV charging
Customers using the branch have reported free EV charging while visiting.
What to Eat at McDonald's How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For McDonald's, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at McDonald's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Breakfast egg muffin with sausage Net +1
“Additionally, their breakfast egg muffin with sausage stands out as the best in Dubai, and I've sampled it in numerous other countries.”
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Review excerpts
“Additionally, their breakfast egg muffin with sausage stands out as the best in Dubai, and I've sampled it in numerous other countries.”May 2024
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Double cheeseburger meal Net +1
“My always favorite double cheeseburger 🍔 meal is perfect for take away and dine in”
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Review excerpts
“My always favorite double cheeseburger 🍔 meal is perfect for take away and dine in”August 2022
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Fries Net +1
“The burgers, fries, and nuggets are served fresh and taste consistently good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The burgers, fries, and nuggets are served fresh and taste consistently good.”July 2026
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Sausage breakfast wrap meal Net +1
“I had their sausage breakfast wrap meal, which comes with a wrap, hash brown, and a drink. It was very filling and I enjoyed it!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had their sausage breakfast wrap meal, which comes with a wrap, hash brown, and a drink. It was very filling and I enjoyed it!”January 2020
Drinks 2
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Karak chai Net +1
“It really is fast food and the karak chai and peach tea topped everything off!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It really is fast food and the karak chai and peach tea topped everything off!”November 2022
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Peach tea Net +1
“It really is fast food and the karak chai and peach tea topped everything off!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It really is fast food and the karak chai and peach tea topped everything off!”November 2022
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Beef burger Net −1
“On 15.10.18 at around 10:30pm I’ve bought a beef burger with cola for my husband, total is 24.50 aed and went home. My husband ate it and he started to feel not ok, after some time he started vomating and told me the burger is not good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“On 15.10.18 at around 10:30pm I’ve bought a beef burger with cola for my husband, total is 24.50 aed and went home. My husband ate it and he started to feel not ok, after some time he started vomating and told me the burger is not good.”October 2018
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Egg n sausage without chicken Net −1
“Everytime i order egg n sausage without chicken they still add chicken and put sticker no chicken. Today I ordered and my order no #8237.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Everytime i order egg n sausage without chicken they still add chicken and put sticker no chicken. Today I ordered and my order no #8237.”October 2024
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Large fries Net −1
“I am repeating my order as always and this is the first time i ordered a fries like this im ordering large fries cost 13 aed i know that is not much but atleast give the right amount for the price.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I am repeating my order as always and this is the first time i ordered a fries like this im ordering large fries cost 13 aed i know that is not much but atleast give the right amount for the price.”September 2024
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Large meal of double beef burger large Net −1
“First thing I ordered from talabat the large meal of double beef burger large when I receive it I receive the small one. I didn’t receive the large one and one of the two burger Without any meat from inside or anything else except the ketchup and bagels it’s very bad if you keep going like that, you lose your customers”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“First thing I ordered from talabat the large meal of double beef burger large when I receive it I receive the small one. I didn’t receive the large one and one of the two burger Without any meat from inside or anything else except the ketchup and bagels it’s very bad if you keep going like that, you lose your customers”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bags. Check takeaway and drive-through orders before leaving; reviews mention missing water, sauces, cutlery and incorrect items.
Avoid lunch. Visit outside the lunch rush if possible, as one review says the branch is usually crowded then and parking becomes difficult.
Check early. If visiting around 5am, confirm that the POS and hot-food service are operating before placing an order.
Clarify changes. Repeat customisations clearly, especially requests such as no ice, because one review says instructions must be very specific.
Watch delivery. For delivery, check the order promptly and eat hot items soon after arrival; a review reported cold food and watery ice cream.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd - behind Mall of The Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Several reviews report wrong items, including beef orders replaced with chicken and missing ingredients.
Drive-through delays
One customer was told to park at the drive-through, then waited 20 minutes and had to go inside twice.
Early shortages
Very early visits have found the POS unavailable and food or hot drinks not yet prepared.
Small portions
A review complained that the fries and McFlurry were served at less than half the expected amount.
Cold delivery
Delivery quality has been criticised, including cold food and melted ice cream.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
13 aed
large fries
“I am repeating my order as always and this is the first time i ordered a fries like this im ordering large fries cost 13 aed i know that is not much but atleast give the right amount for the price”Google review · September 2024
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The Bottom Line
McDonald’s in Al Barsha is a straightforward stop for burgers, fries, nuggets and takeaway, with a drive-through for quick collection when the queue is moving. Breakfast is worth a look too: one customer called the breakfast egg muffin with sausage the best they had tried in Dubai, while another enjoyed the sausage breakfast wrap meal with hash brown and a drink. The branch gets positive comments for being clean, organised and family-friendly.
There is a children’s play area, and reviews mention table service, available seating on one visit and an app that supports order-ahead purchases and reward points. Ice cream is another recurring favourite. One review also mentions free EV charging for customers.
Service is less consistent than the menu. Customers have reported wrong items, missing sauces and extras, cold delivery food, undersized fries or McFlurry portions, and a 20-minute wait after being told to park at the drive-through. Very early visits can be affected by unavailable payment systems or unprepared food.
Lunch may be crowded and parking can be awkward, so check your bag before leaving and consider visiting outside peak hours.