Highway Access
A practical stop between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with food and petrol available at the same location.
McDonald's
Hessyan 1
McDonald’s in Hessyan 1 is a fast-food stop for burgers, fries and quick meals, with both dine-in seating and a drive-thru. Its position between Dubai and Abu Dhabi makes it useful for a highway break, especially when you want to refuel and eat at the same stop.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
3,393 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Drive-Thru
The drive-thru is repeatedly described as fast and convenient for travellers passing through.
Fast Service
Several reviews report quick service, including a five-minute meal preparation and speedy queues.
Clean Outlet
Customers describe the restaurant as clean, well-maintained and comfortable for a quick meal.
Family Space
The highway outlet has enough room for families, alongside its quick-stop convenience.
Value Offers
Customers mention app discounts and a Ramadan Big Feast deal with several items in one meal.
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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of McDonald's, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Big tasty Net +1
“The meal I had ordered was big tasty. It was nicely prepared, juicy with lots of sauces of McDonald’s. It’s considered the huge burger you will ever experience from fast food restaurants.”
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Review excerpts
“The meal I had ordered was big tasty. It was nicely prepared, juicy with lots of sauces of McDonald’s. It’s considered the huge burger you will ever experience from fast food restaurants.”February 2023
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Classic mcchicken Net +1
“Just had another great experience at McDonald’s! No matter which branch I visit, the quality and taste are always on point. This time, the Red Snapper was replaced by a classic McChicken, and it didn’t disappoint! 😋 The fries were hot and crispy, and the burger was fresh and juicy – exactly what I needed.”
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Review excerpts
“Just had another great experience at McDonald’s! No matter which branch I visit, the quality and taste are always on point. This time, the Red Snapper was replaced by a classic McChicken, and it didn’t disappoint! 😋 The fries were hot and crispy, and the burger was fresh and juicy – exactly what I needed.”July 2025
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Fries Net +1
“Just had another great experience at McDonald’s! No matter which branch I visit, the quality and taste are always on point. This time, the Red Snapper was replaced by a classic McChicken, and it didn’t disappoint! 😋 The fries were hot and crispy, and the burger was fresh and juicy – exactly what I needed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Just had another great experience at McDonald’s! No matter which branch I visit, the quality and taste are always on point. This time, the Red Snapper was replaced by a classic McChicken, and it didn’t disappoint! 😋 The fries were hot and crispy, and the burger was fresh and juicy – exactly what I needed.”July 2025
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Icecream Net +1
“Good Icecream 2 dhs”
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Review excerpts
“Good Icecream 2 dhs”May 2026
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Milk chocolate cookies Net +1
“Loved the meal the burger and the potato fries. I also had their milk chocolate cookies. They were also good. It’s basically a self service restaurant.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the meal the burger and the potato fries. I also had their milk chocolate cookies. They were also good. It’s basically a self service restaurant.”February 2023
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Potato fries Net +1
“Loved the meal the burger and the potato fries. I also had their milk chocolate cookies. They were also good. It’s basically a self service restaurant.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the meal the burger and the potato fries. I also had their milk chocolate cookies. They were also good. It’s basically a self service restaurant.”February 2023
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Mcspicy Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Wow I didn't expect the Dubai version of food to be SO MUCH BIGGER??? The patties aren't fresh sadly, I like Singapore's whole chicken thigh in McSpicy. But here the ingredients are fresh and very nicely seasoned.”
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Drinks 1
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Cafe latte Net +1
“Always a nice experience visiting mc donalds. This time I visited for Cafe Latte, In Ruwais brance, Cafe Latte is fabulous.”
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Review excerpts
“Always a nice experience visiting mc donalds. This time I visited for Cafe Latte, In Ruwais brance, Cafe Latte is fabulous.”May 2023
What to Avoid (1)
Drinks 1
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Hot cappuccino Net −1
“Their hot cappuccino is not at all hot . When asked to warm Up, she gave me the exact same coffee with lid on it. Very bad experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Their hot cappuccino is not at all hot . When asked to warm Up, she gave me the exact same coffee with lid on it. Very bad experience.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. Before driving away, check that drinks, fries and sauces are included; several customers reported missing order components.
Use Drive-Thru. For a quick Abu Dhabi-bound stop, the drive-thru is a practical option and has been reported as fast.
Confirm Breakfast. If you arrive in the morning, confirm breakfast is still available before paying, as one customer found it had already ended.
Watch Collection. For counter orders, keep an eye on the queue and collection area rather than assuming you will be called.
Check App Orders. When redeeming points through the app, verify that every redeemed order is handed over before leaving.
Expect Queues. Allow extra time when the petrol-station food court is busy; one review specifically mentions a long wait.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Hassa
Hessyan First, 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
Some takeaway and meal orders were missing items, including fries, a drink and barbecue sauce.
Service Delays
One customer waited 25 minutes for a paid muffin and chicken bites without receiving the order.
Cleaning Closure
A customer was unable to order during a two-hour cleaning period despite the outlet being described as 24/7.
Availability Gaps
A morning customer reported that breakfast had already ended and their paid drink was missing.
Small Facility
The petrol-station food court is described as relatively small, with one review questioning the wider facility’s cleanliness.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
35 AED
McD breakfast meal with orange juice as well as coffee
“Hilton Garden Inn , Premier Inn is not that much more if you’re having McD breakfast meal with orange juice as well as coffee - McD was 35 AED”Google review · September 2025
47 AED
Hilton Garden Inn breakfast buffet
“HGI breakfast buffet was 47 AED (with Hilton honors discount , yesterday”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
McDonald’s in Hessyan 1 is a convenient highway stop between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, especially if you want a familiar burger-and-fries meal without leaving the petrol-station setting. You can dine in, use the separate drive-thru, or pick up breakfast before the main stretch of the journey. Reviews also mention the McChicken, Big Mac meals and Cafe Latte.
The drive-thru is the standout practical feature. Travellers describe it as easy and fast, while another customer found a meal ready in five minutes. The outlet has also been described as clean, well-maintained and spacious enough for families, although the surrounding food court is relatively small.
Value depends on the offer you catch. One review cites a 41-dirham Ramadan “The Big Feast” with a Big Mac, chicken nuggets, beef cheeseburger, fries, a seasonal drink and chocolate pie; another mentions ice cream for 2 dirhams and a 10dhs two-item deal. App points and discounts are also mentioned.
Order accuracy is the main caution. Customers have reported missing fries, drinks and barbecue sauce, plus one 25-minute wait for food that never arrived. Check takeaway bags before driving on, and confirm breakfast availability if arriving early.
Cleaning interruptions have also temporarily stopped ordering at a location described as 24/7.