Cheese Kunafa
The kunafa is praised for its crisp texture, rich Akkawi cheese and restrained sweetness.
Nabeel Nafisah Sweets | Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Nabeel Nafisah Sweets is a Syrian dessert shop in Al Barsha, centred on kunafa and traditional Arabic sweets. Customers also come for pistachio baklava, halawet el jeben and freshly served manakish, with coffee available to pair with dessert.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,193 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Baklava Layers
The baklava has crisp layers and generous pistachio filling without becoming overly sweet.
Fresh Sampling
Staff sometimes serve sweets hot and fresh, and let customers taste them before buying.
Sugar Choice
You can ask to add your preferred amount of sugar to the kunafa.
Fresh Bakes
Some visitors have found the specialities straight out of the oven, including Graebah with Kishta.
Good Value
Reviews describe the sweets as reasonably priced, with one customer also finding delivery fairly priced.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Freshness. If you want same-day sweets, ask to see the production date rather than relying only on a verbal freshness confirmation.
Try Samples. Ask to taste unfamiliar varieties before ordering; reviews say staff may offer samples, including hot sweets.
Adjust Sugar. For kunafa, ask for the sugar level that suits you; one reviewer appreciated adding their own amount.
Visit Off-Peak. Consider a quieter time if possible, since one customer found the service very slow.
Check Drinks. Ask about outside drinks before ordering; one customer was told the rule only after food had arrived.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Halawet el jeben
This fresh, smooth cheese dessert is one of the shop's recurring recommendations.
Madlouka
Madlouka is suggested as a speciality, including as a pairing with kunafa.
Manakish
Manakish gives the visit a savoury option alongside the sweets and kunafa.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One review specifically reports that service can be very slow.
Freshness Check
A customer was told a box was fresh, then found it dated 19 April.
Cleanliness Concern
One review reports a messy, sticky floor and raises concerns about wrapping and shared tasting practices.
Uneven Service
Service feedback is mixed, with one customer describing the counter interaction as rude and dismissive.
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The Bottom Line
Nabeel Nafisah Sweets is a Syrian dessert shop in Al Barsha, with a menu centred on kunafa and traditional Arabic sweets. Reviews make the cheese kunafa, pistachio-filled baklava, halawet el jeben and madlouka the clearest starting points; manakish is also available when you want something savoury. The kunafa is often described as crisp, cheesy and not overly sweet, and one reviewer appreciated being able to add sugar to taste.
Several customers say staff offer samples, sometimes straight from the oven, which is genuinely useful when the display is full of unfamiliar names. Coffee, Turkish coffee, mint tea and ice cream are mentioned as pairings. There is a strong pattern of warm, helpful service, but it is not completely consistent.
One customer found service very slow, while others reported rude or dismissive treatment. A separate review said a box presented as fresh was dated 19 April, so check the production date if same-day sweets matter to you. Another reviewer reported a messy, sticky floor and concerns about tasting and wrapping practices.
Ask about outside-drink rules before settling in; one customer was corrected only after food arrived. Prices are described as fair or reasonable, but no clear currency-priced item is supplied.