Clean branch
The restaurant is repeatedly described as clean and tidy, including the washroom.
McDonald's
Al Barsha
McDonald's in Al Barsha is a small petrol-station branch serving the familiar burgers, fries, breakfast items and desserts. Reviews point to good morning coffee, McFlurries and a generally clean, quiet stop with parking, though service can be uneven when orders get busy.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,878 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Welcoming staff
Several visitors found the staff polite and welcoming, with friendly service noted at breakfast and during quieter visits.
Quiet visits
A visitor found it quiet most of the day, with parking available—useful for a quick stop rather than a busy dine-in meal.
Morning coffee
Breakfast reviewers specifically liked the coffee, making it a practical option for an early snack or drink.
Desserts
McFlurries and ice cream receive several positive mentions, including a review calling the McFlurries good.
Happy Meal choice
At one quiet drive-thru visit, a customer was allowed to choose the Happy Meal toy.
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 2
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Fried apple pies Net +1
“Being from America I was pleased that they had the fried apple pies.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Being from America I was pleased that they had the fried apple pies.”November 2023
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Mcflurries Net +1
“Can’t complain, good McFlurries”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Can’t complain, good McFlurries”April 2026
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Brazilian mcmelt burger Net −1
“This new brazilian mcmelt burger is the worst food ive ever put in my mouth. Tasted like expired cardboard somehow....”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This new brazilian mcmelt burger is the worst food ive ever put in my mouth. Tasted like expired cardboard somehow....”July 2026
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Chicken mcmuffin Net −1
“Where is my chicken? It’s clearly punched in the receipt CHICKEN MCMUFFIN? and i have to pay extra for the egg and cheese?”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Where is my chicken? It’s clearly punched in the receipt CHICKEN MCMUFFIN? and i have to pay extra for the egg and cheese?”December 2025
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Chicken sausage mcmuffin with egg and cheese Net −1
“Supposed to be CHICKEN SAUSAGE MCMUFFIN WITH EGG AND CHEESE. But what they gave was just muffin with egg and cheese and lettuce!?!? And they charge separately for each item.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Supposed to be CHICKEN SAUSAGE MCMUFFIN WITH EGG AND CHEESE. But what they gave was just muffin with egg and cheese and lettuce!?!? And they charge separately for each item.”December 2025
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Hot chocolate Net −1
“The food was okay. However, the hot chocolate had almost no taste. It felt bland, which affected the overall experience.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food was okay. However, the hot chocolate had almost no taste. It felt bland, which affected the overall experience.”December 2025
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Mccrispy Net −1
“Tried the mcCrispy, had burnt buns. Ok taste”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tried the mcCrispy, had burnt buns. Ok taste”December 2024
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Sundae Net −1
“My sundae had very small portion of chocolate topping like half of what I usually get.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My sundae had very small portion of chocolate topping like half of what I usually get.”July 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bags. Check every takeaway or drive-thru bag before leaving; one customer found the kids’ food missing after getting home.
Prefer pickup. For time-sensitive meals, use the drive-thru or collect in person rather than relying on delivery, which several reviews describe as late and cold.
Allow time. Do not assume a quick turnaround: one quiet visit still took 30 minutes for two Big Mac meals.
Visit quieter. A weekday evening and a noon drive-thru were both described as quiet, making off-peak visits the safer choice.
Plan parking. Expect limited on-site parking and shared petrol-station spaces; one visitor parked slightly beyond the branch.
Check extras. Review the receipt and order contents before leaving, especially for add-ons and breakfast items, after reports of incorrect charges and substitutions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Enoc Petrol Station - Hessa St
Al Barsha Third - 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
Drive-thru customers report missing or incorrect items, including a chicken McMuffin order that arrived without the chicken.
Slow service
Some orders took 25–30 minutes despite the restaurant being quiet, which is a significant drawback for a fast-food stop.
Delivery delays
App and delivery orders have been reported late, with food arriving cold or not arriving after an hour.
Small space
The building has limited tables and parking, so groups and dine-in visitors may find it difficult to settle in.
Inconsistent quality
Reviews include bland hot chocolate, burnt buns and serious complaints about food freshness, so quality is not consistently reliable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
9 dirhams
ice cream
“Ice cream price was 9 dirhams and they filled it up decently”Google review · July 2025
7dhs
hot chocolate tall
“Where is my chicken? It’s clearly punched in the receipt CHICKEN MCMUFFIN? and i have to pay extra for the egg and cheese? And instead of adding only 7dhs for the hot chocolate tall, they punched it separately for 15dhs”Google review · December 2025
15dhs
hot chocolate tall
“Where is my chicken? It’s clearly punched in the receipt CHICKEN MCMUFFIN? and i have to pay extra for the egg and cheese? And instead of adding only 7dhs for the hot chocolate tall, they punched it separately for 15dhs”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
McDonald's in Al Barsha is a compact petrol-station branch for the usual burgers and fries, with breakfast, coffee, McFlurries and ice cream also appearing often in customer feedback. It can work well for a quick bite, especially if you are passing through by car rather than planning a long meal. The branch has some appealing practical points.
Reviews describe it as clean and tidy, sometimes quiet even at lunchtime or on a Wednesday evening, and parking is available through shared petrol-station spaces. Morning coffee gets a specific thumbs-up, while McFlurries, ice cream and even fried apple pies give the dessert menu a little more interest. Families may also appreciate being able to choose a Happy Meal toy on a quiet visit.
The main caution is consistency. Several customers report incorrect or missing drive-thru items, long waits of 25–30 minutes, and delivery orders arriving late or cold. Food quality feedback ranges from good and fresh to bland hot chocolate, burnt buns and severe freshness complaints.
Check the bag and receipt before leaving, and choose pickup or drive-thru over delivery when timing matters. The small dining area may not suit groups.