Fresh Bread
Fresh bread, pastries and bakery items are a consistent reason to visit, including wheat bread and roti.
Modern Bakery LLC
Al Karama
Modern Bakery LLC is a neighbourhood bakery in Al Karama for fresh bread, cakes and quick snacks, with indoor seating for breakfast or an evening tea and coffee. Reviews specifically mention its oatmeal bread and a calm, comfortable place to spend time with friends or family.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
351 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gluten-Free
One reviewer calls it the only place they know for decent gluten-free bread.
Indoor Seating
There is seating inside, and reviewers describe the evening atmosphere as calm and comfortable.
Early Opening
The bakery starts at 6am, which is useful for an early breakfast or bread run.
Longstanding Favourite
A customer says they have been visiting for 20 years and finds the staff humble and the atmosphere enjoyable.
Cake Choice
Reviews praise the light, tasty cakes, including the fruits cake and affordable everyday cake options.
Tips for a Better Visit
Carry Cash. If visiting at night, bring cash because one review says card payments stop after 9:30pm.
Go Earlier. Avoid arriving close to closing: a customer at 10:05pm found the lights being switched off while shopping.
Check Freshness. For savoury items, check that they are freshly made; one customer reported food tasting three days old.
Allow Time. If you need help choosing a cake, allow for possible service delays; one customer said staff did not respond promptly.
Paid Parking. Parking is available in front and behind the shop, but the review says both options are paid.
Ask Spice. If ordering a chicken sandwich, ask about the spice level first, since one reviewer found it very spicy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
68R3+6FF - Block H Street 16 - Road
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Oatmeal bread
The oatmeal bread is singled out as a tasty, healthier bread choice.
Best dates delights
Dates delights receive a particularly enthusiastic mention.
Chicken burger
The chicken burger is described as a favourite, with a friendly service experience mentioned alongside it.
Chicken mayo sandwiches
One reviewer strongly praises the chicken mayo sandwiches for a quick bakery meal.
Common Concerns
Service Issues
Several reviews describe rude or inattentive counter service, including staff talking while customers waited for assistance.
Late Payments
Card payments may stop after 9:30pm, and one customer was told the card machine was unavailable at 9:42pm.
Closing Routine
A customer entering at 10:05pm said staff switched off the lights without explaining that the shop was closing.
Freshness Variance
Most reviews praise freshness, but one complaint described buns and chicken tikka ban as tasting several days old.
Spicy Sandwich
A chicken sandwich was described as very spicy and caused one reviewer stomach pain.
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The Bottom Line
Modern Bakery LLC is a practical Al Karama stop for bread, cakes and quick snacks, with a few seats for eating in. Reviews mention oatmeal bread, fruits cake, chicken mayo sandwiches and chicken burgers, while another customer specifically values its gluten-free bread. It also works for a simple breakfast or tea-and-coffee break rather than only a takeaway run.
The setting gets good marks for being calm and comfortable in the evening, and there is seating inside; an older review also mentions one table outside. The bakery starts early at 6am, useful if you want bread or breakfast before the day gets going. Parking is available in front and behind the shop, although both were described as paid.
There are some practical cautions. Several customers report rude, inattentive or poorly handled service, and late-night visits can be awkward: card payment reportedly stops after 9:30pm, while another customer found staff switching off the lights at 10:05pm. Freshness is praised often but not universally; one serious complaint said savoury items tasted several days old.
If ordering a chicken sandwich, ask about spice, and carry cash at night.