Syrian range
A strong destination for authentic Syrian and Levantine products, including items reviewers say are difficult to find elsewhere.
MONAT BLADNA مونة بلادنا
Al Barsha
In Al Barsha, MONAT BLADNA مونة بلادنا is a Syrian-focused roastery and grocery for Levantine pantry goods, nuts and coffee. Reviews particularly point to fresh nuts, coffee ground in front of you, olive oil and hard-to-find traditional products.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
193 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh coffee
Coffee can be ground fresh in front of you, making it a useful stop for freshly prepared coffee blends.
Fresh goods
Customers repeatedly describe the nuts and wider stock as fresh, including a coffee-and-nuts shopping visit.
Olive oil
Olive oil is one of the store’s standout purchases in reviews, with one customer calling it truly amazing.
Clean store
Cleanliness is a consistent strength, with reviews describing the shop and preserved-food section as clean and well organised.
Helpful service
Several customers mention courteous, professional staff and friendly help, including during a first shopping visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. If you are buying only a couple of items, confirm the prices first: one shopper reported a 300-dirham bill for two items.
Confirm hours. Check the opening hours before making a long trip; one reviewer drove 30 km and found the shop closed at 11:00.
Fresh grind. Ask for coffee to be ground while you wait: a customer specifically says it was ground fresh right in front of them.
Try preserves. Look at the preserved-food section for makdous and olives, which one reviewer found delicious and clean.
Compare value. For larger purchases, compare prices with nearby shops because one review raised concerns about both quality and cost.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al BarshaAl
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Pomegranate molasses
The store’s homemade pomegranate molasses is singled out as a particularly enjoyable product.
Yalangi
A review mentions a new batch of yalangi, or stuffed grape leaves, as a recent addition.
Homemade jams
Homemade jams are specifically praised, alongside Dubai chocolates.
Common Concerns
Price swings
Pricing feedback is mixed: one customer paid AED 300 for two items and considered the bill outrageously expensive.
Closing issue
One customer who drove 30 km arrived at 11:00 and said the shop was closed and would not open the door.
Cashier attitude
An older review asks the cashier to show more patience during customer interactions.
Value concern
One customer reported that the items bought were both low quality and expensive compared with nearby shops.
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The Bottom Line
MONAT BLADNA مونة بلادنا in Al Barsha is a Syrian-focused roastery and grocery where shoppers come for Levantine pantry products, nuts, coffee and traditional preserves. The range is a real draw: reviews mention authentic Syrian goods, hard-to-find items, and a taste that reminds customers of home. Coffee is a practical highlight.
One customer had it ground fresh in front of them, while another praised the fresh nuts and homemade pomegranate molasses. Olive oil also receives unusually specific praise, and the preserved-food section includes makdous and olives. Reviews describe these foods as fresh, delicious and clean rather than simply listing them as available.
The shop is often described as tidy, well organised and welcoming, with friendly, professional service. Pricing feedback is mostly positive, especially for Syrian goods, but it is not completely consistent: one shopper said two items cost 300 dirhams, while another found the products expensive and low quality compared with nearby shops. It is worth checking prices before paying.
Also confirm opening hours if travelling from far away; one reviewer reported arriving after a 30 km drive at 11:00 to find the door closed.