Birthday parties
The party team kept children engaged; a package was described as reasonably priced for a group of 10–15.
McDonald's
Al Qusais
McDonald’s in Al Qusais is a classic fast-food restaurant for burgers, fries and quick family meals. Customer reviews also point to a McCafe with coffee and desserts, plus a children’s party hall and Mini Crew activities—useful extras if you’re planning more than a quick takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,703 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean setting
A review specifically praised the restaurant as clean while also noting friendly staff and good food.
Order accuracy
Staff correctly separated five meals, making larger group orders easier to manage.
McCafe
The outlet has a McCafe with coffee, tea, cookies and pastries for customers wanting more than a standard meal.
Breakfast favourites
Breakfast regulars specifically mention the hash brown, with one customer calling it amazing.
Late opening
One customer was pleased to find the branch open late at night with good food and service.
Parking available
A review about the party hall confirms that parking space is available at the outlet.
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 7
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Ice cream Net +2
“By the way burgers, fries and ice cream is my all time favourite”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“By the way burgers, fries and ice cream is my all time favourite”June 2022
“Ice cream for 2 Dirhams is superb.”December 2023
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Cappuccinos Net +1
“Very nice personnel, one of the best cappuccinos ever!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very nice personnel, one of the best cappuccinos ever!”January 2019
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Chicken big mac Net +1
“My go to comfort meal is a chicken big Mac with fries and some chicken nuggets Always brings a smile to my face.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My go to comfort meal is a chicken big Mac with fries and some chicken nuggets Always brings a smile to my face.”September 2023
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Chocolate fudge cake Net +1
“The macaroons are delicious and the chocolate fudge cake is to die for.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The macaroons are delicious and the chocolate fudge cake is to die for.”August 2018
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Hash brown Net +1
“Nice place .kids luv it.hash brown is amazing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice place .kids luv it.hash brown is amazing”January 2021
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Macaroons Net +1
“The macaroons are delicious and the chocolate fudge cake is to die for.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The macaroons are delicious and the chocolate fudge cake is to die for.”August 2018
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Signature collection crunchy chicken Net +1
“The signature collection crunchy chicken is also good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The signature collection crunchy chicken is also good”September 2023
Drinks 2
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Karak tea Net +1
“I would highly recommend the Karak Tea for Karak lovers!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I would highly recommend the Karak Tea for Karak lovers!!!”July 2022
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Killer latte Net +1
“The killer latte made by the baristas at MC Donalds just amazing. I'm sure this is on par with the likes of starbucks and any other high end coffee shop.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The killer latte made by the baristas at MC Donalds just amazing. I'm sure this is on par with the likes of starbucks and any other high end coffee shop.”July 2021
What to Avoid (6)
Food 4
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Big tasty mushroom Net −1
“Big tasty onion without mushroom not big tasty mushroom”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Big tasty onion without mushroom not big tasty mushroom”August 2025
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Big tasty onion without mushroom Net −1
“Big tasty onion without mushroom not big tasty mushroom”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Big tasty onion without mushroom not big tasty mushroom”August 2025
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Mcrispy Net −1
“Ordered mcrispy meal chicken tender meal and, happy meal but no toy included. Went to counter to take. Then i noticed again no milk choco, went there again to get. Noticed also no straw for the drinks but i was so hungry and tired already to go back and forth.just drink them without straw. our fries also was served cold and unappetizing. Even mcrispy is cold.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered mcrispy meal chicken tender meal and, happy meal but no toy included. Went to counter to take. Then i noticed again no milk choco, went there again to get. Noticed also no straw for the drinks but i was so hungry and tired already to go back and forth.just drink them without straw. our fries also was served cold and unappetizing. Even mcrispy is cold.”April 2026
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New mc spicy Net −1
“Received New Mc Spicy. They delivered raw chicken. Both kids are sick . Vomiting. Its so clear whole piece of chicken pink uncooked.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Received New Mc Spicy. They delivered raw chicken. Both kids are sick . Vomiting. Its so clear whole piece of chicken pink uncooked.”April 2026
Drinks 2
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Breakfast tea Net −1
“Breakfast tea was very bad...they don't maintain consistency. This time it was over sweet, too much tea powder used. We can't even drink a sip. Bad day to start with.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Breakfast tea was very bad...they don't maintain consistency. This time it was over sweet, too much tea powder used. We can't even drink a sip. Bad day to start with.”February 2024
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Coffee Net −1
“But today, the coffee was served warm instead of hot.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“But today, the coffee was served warm instead of hot.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. For more seating and a calmer visit, avoid rush hour; one review says there is plenty of room then.
Book parties. If you want the birthday hall, reserve ahead because one reviewer said it is often overbooked.
Check takeaway. Before leaving, check toys, drinks, straws and sides; one customer had to return to the counter several times.
Watch deliveries. For delivery, inspect drink seals and the food on arrival, as spills have made fries and burgers soggy.
Check breakfast. If ordering early, confirm Happy Meal availability first: one review says it was unavailable at 8am.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Bustan Centre
Al Qusais - Al Qusais 1, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
One customer reported receiving visibly pink, uncooked chicken and said both children became ill.
Delivery delays
Delivery complaints include a wait from 4:42 PM until 6:30 PM, followed by no refund or compensation.
Missing items
A takeaway order reportedly arrived without a Happy Meal toy, chocolate milk and straws, with cold fries and food.
Limited seating
One review found very little seating after the cafe area was added, with customers using tables as workspaces.
Slow service
A customer reported a slow visit with no staff at the counter and having to clean a messy table themselves.
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The Bottom Line
McDonald’s in Al Qusais is a familiar fast-food stop for burgers, fries and quick family meals. Reviews also describe a McCafe, a small party hall for children’s birthdays, and Mini Crew activities, so it can work for more than a grab-and-go visit. Breakfast has its own following: one regular calls it a weekly ritual, while other reviews mention the hash brown, Karak Tea and killer latte.
The branch is described as clean, welcoming and roomy outside rush hour, with late-night opening noted by one customer. Parking is also mentioned, and the outlet can get busy around lunchtime with schoolchildren and nearby office workers. The party hall is a useful family feature, but book ahead: one reviewer said it is often overbooked.
A birthday package was described as reasonably priced for 10–15 children, although no exact price was given. Service is uneven. Some customers report attentive staff and quick, accurate handling of separated meals or an app ordering mistake.
Others describe slow counters, cold fries, missing Happy Meal items and drinks arriving warm. Delivery is the bigger gamble, with reports of one-hour-and-48-minute waits, spills that ruined food and difficult refund follow-up. Check takeaway bags before leaving, and consider dining in during quieter hours if freshness and speed matter.