Quick service
Several reviewers report fast orders, including a McChicken promised in about two minutes and service under 15 minutes.
McDonald's
Al Garhoud
McDonald’s in Al Garhoud is a fast-food stop for burgers, fries and quick airport-style meals. Reviews specifically mention the Big Tasty, McArabia Chicken and a surprisingly good Karak, making it useful when you need something familiar without a long wait.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot fries
The fries were described as freshly fried, hot and well salted in separate reviews.
McArabia wrap
The McArabia Chicken was described as a generously portioned flatbread meal with chicken patties, vegetables and mayonnaise.
Good Karak
A reviewer found the Karak rich and flavorful, calling it a useful quick drink before a flight.
Family friendly
Reviews mention Happy Meals and kids-friendly food, giving families a familiar option during a stopover.
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 3
-
Mcarabia chicken Net +1
“McArabia Chicken was a flatbread with mayo, vegetables and chicken patties. The portion per set meal is as huge as McDonald’s in the states. The taste is not too bad, fries were freshly fried and served hot.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“McArabia Chicken was a flatbread with mayo, vegetables and chicken patties. The portion per set meal is as huge as McDonald’s in the states. The taste is not too bad, fries were freshly fried and served hot.”September 2024
-
Mcarabia wrap Net +1
“McArabia wrap is excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“McArabia wrap is excellent.”April 2023
-
Mcchicken Net +1
“Been here to taste their McChicken during our break journey and their service was super quick as they mentioned like 2 minutes, thanks for the quick service and great food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Been here to taste their McChicken during our break journey and their service was super quick as they mentioned like 2 minutes, thanks for the quick service and great food.”June 2024
Drinks 2
-
Karak Net +1
“The Karak was surprisingly good for just 6 dirhams – rich and flavorful.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Karak was surprisingly good for just 6 dirhams – rich and flavorful.”April 2025
-
Peach ice tea Net +1
“Definitely try to peach ice tea here. It is very delicious! Quick and attentive workers get your order prepared and to you fast.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Definitely try to peach ice tea here. It is very delicious! Quick and attentive workers get your order prepared and to you fast.”March 2022
What to Avoid (7)
Food 7
-
Apple pie Net −1
“The apple pie was so much oily which I have seen nowhere in Dubai.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The apple pie was so much oily which I have seen nowhere in Dubai.”October 2019
-
Beaf mushroom Net −1
“Usually ma favorite meal at Macdonald is the big tasty today i tried the beaf mushroom the beaf was ok and the sauce as well but the mushroom taste was really bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Usually ma favorite meal at Macdonald is the big tasty today i tried the beaf mushroom the beaf was ok and the sauce as well but the mushroom taste was really bad”January 2022
-
Big tasty Net −1
“Usually ma favorite meal at Macdonald is the big tasty today i tried the beaf mushroom the beaf was ok and the sauce as well but the mushroom taste was really bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Usually ma favorite meal at Macdonald is the big tasty today i tried the beaf mushroom the beaf was ok and the sauce as well but the mushroom taste was really bad”January 2022
-
Big tasty meal Net −1
“I ordered a Big Tasty meal which was in fact big. The burger was huge but it was very dry, lacking in sauce and pretty flavourless.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a Big Tasty meal which was in fact big. The burger was huge but it was very dry, lacking in sauce and pretty flavourless.”October 2025
-
Blueberry muffin Net −1
“Worst coffee ever, very thin in consistency and blueberry muffin was so so bad, tasteless and bland.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst coffee ever, very thin in consistency and blueberry muffin was so so bad, tasteless and bland.”August 2025
-
Chicken nuggets Net −1
“The chicken nuggets were tasteless and the crust of those were stinking.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken nuggets were tasteless and the crust of those were stinking.”October 2019
-
Happy meal Net −1
“My happy meal made me sad.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My happy meal made me sad.”December 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. If you are catching a flight, leave a buffer: one reviewer nearly missed a flight after a slow, crowded visit.
Check seating. Expect a busy foodcourt and look for a table before ordering if you plan to eat in.
Ask cashier. Vegetarian choices may not appear on the menu; ask at the cash counter before deciding.
Check receipt. Review the receipt and bag before leaving, as one customer reported extra products being billed.
Confirm breakfast. For an early visit, check availability first because reviews say breakfast is not served at this location.
Ask sauces upfront. If you need extra mayonnaise, ask about the allowance when ordering; one diner was told additional sachets required payment.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Terminal 2 Al Quds St
Dubai Int'l Airport, 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
Limited seating
The foodcourt can be crowded, with some visitors unable to find a table or chair.
Airport pricing
One airport review reported paying $16AUD for a meal and considered it expensive compared with outside.
Inconsistent food
The Big Tasty was large but reportedly dry, short on sauce and lacking flavour; other reviews also criticise food quality.
Staff attitude
Multiple reviews describe curt, angry or unprofessional interactions with customers.
No breakfast
Breakfast items were unavailable according to several airport reviews, so morning visitors should not assume the breakfast menu is offered.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 dirhams
Karak
“The Karak was surprisingly good for just 6 dirhams – rich and flavorful”Google review · April 2025
31AED
Big Mac
“I bought 1 big mac for 31AED but they billed for 3, because of, I think, some communication error”Google review · February 2023
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
McDonald’s in Al Garhoud works mainly as a quick, familiar stop for burgers, fries and drinks, particularly when you are passing through the airport area. Reviews mention the Big Tasty meal, McArabia Chicken, McChicken and Happy Meal, so there is enough choice for a solo snack or a family order. Service can be impressively fast: one McChicken arrived within the promised two minutes, while another visit took under 15 minutes.
Food quality is less predictable. Fries are often reported hot, freshly fried and well salted, and the McArabia Chicken gets credit for its large portion. The Big Tasty, however, was described as huge but dry and lacking sauce, while coffee and some baked items received poor feedback.
The Karak was a brighter spot, with one reviewer calling it rich and flavorful. This is an airport foodcourt setting, so seating can be difficult when it is busy. Prices may also feel high: one review cites $16AUD for a meal.
Check your receipt and bag before leaving, and ask at the counter about vegetarian choices or extra sauces. Morning travellers should confirm availability rather than expect breakfast items; several reviews say breakfast is not served here. If you have a flight to catch, allow extra time during crowded periods.