Fresh Chicken
Reviews describe juicy, perfectly cooked chicken served fresh and at the right temperature, with the signature Nando’s flavour.
Nando's Sheikh Zayed Road
Trade Centre
Nando's Sheikh Zayed Road is an Afro-Portuguese chicken restaurant in Trade Centre, centred on flame-grilled peri-peri chicken with different heat levels. Reviews also point to breakfast, espetada and the hummus with chicken and pita bread as worthwhile orders.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
4,581 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast Service
Several diners mention quick service, including a group of seven whose food arrived faster than expected.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served warm and fresh in a cosy, inviting setting, making it a recurring reason to visit.
Family Friendly
One family found the team patient and kind with a child, while another review describes a fun lunch with children.
Menu Guidance
A diner says the team introduced them to bestsellers and the general menu, useful if you are visiting for the first time.
What to Eat at Nando's Sheikh Zayed Road 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 Nando's Sheikh Zayed Road, 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 Nando's Sheikh Zayed Road got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Breakfast meal Net +1
“I love the breakfast meal! We went to Sheikh Zayed branch and Angelica is the best ♥️”
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“I love the breakfast meal! We went to Sheikh Zayed branch and Angelica is the best ♥️”May 2026
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Cheesy burger Net +1
“I was their to try their cheesy burger menu Omg so huge and delicious”
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“I was their to try their cheesy burger menu Omg so huge and delicious”June 2026
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Cheezy loaded chicken garlic bread Net +1
“One of my most favourite restaurants in Dubai. Never had a moment of disappointment. Big fan of their dish Chicken Cataplana and today I was introduced to a new dish of theirs, the Cheezy Loaded Chicken Garlic Bread and it was absolutely delicious 🤌🤌 I was served by Angelica, Isabel and Nander and all were really kind and patient while I took my time with placing my order. Kudos to you guys 👏 Also do try their Blue Passion Blast to to feel the summer vibes while ditching the heat ⛱️”
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“One of my most favourite restaurants in Dubai. Never had a moment of disappointment. Big fan of their dish Chicken Cataplana and today I was introduced to a new dish of theirs, the Cheezy Loaded Chicken Garlic Bread and it was absolutely delicious 🤌🤌 I was served by Angelica, Isabel and Nander and all were really kind and patient while I took my time with placing my order. Kudos to you guys 👏 Also do try their Blue Passion Blast to to feel the summer vibes while ditching the heat ⛱️”May 2026
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Chicken caesar wrap Net +1
“The chicken Caesar wrap was tasty and well-seasoned, with juicy chicken and fresh ingredients.”
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“The chicken Caesar wrap was tasty and well-seasoned, with juicy chicken and fresh ingredients.”January 2026
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Chicken cataplana Net +1
“One of my most favourite restaurants in Dubai. Never had a moment of disappointment. Big fan of their dish Chicken Cataplana and today I was introduced to a new dish of theirs, the Cheezy Loaded Chicken Garlic Bread and it was absolutely delicious 🤌🤌 I was served by Angelica, Isabel and Nander and all were really kind and patient while I took my time with placing my order. Kudos to you guys 👏 Also do try their Blue Passion Blast to to feel the summer vibes while ditching the heat ⛱️”
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“One of my most favourite restaurants in Dubai. Never had a moment of disappointment. Big fan of their dish Chicken Cataplana and today I was introduced to a new dish of theirs, the Cheezy Loaded Chicken Garlic Bread and it was absolutely delicious 🤌🤌 I was served by Angelica, Isabel and Nander and all were really kind and patient while I took my time with placing my order. Kudos to you guys 👏 Also do try their Blue Passion Blast to to feel the summer vibes while ditching the heat ⛱️”May 2026
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Espetada Net +1
“Very nice experience! Always love ordering espetada! ❤️ Thank you Angelica and team for the great service!”
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“Very nice experience! Always love ordering espetada! ❤️ Thank you Angelica and team for the great service!”April 2026
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Hummus with chicken Net +1
“All D food that we order esp the hummus with chicken and pita bread is insanely yummy😋 and we order for another plate of pita bread at a reasonable price.”
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“All D food that we order esp the hummus with chicken and pita bread is insanely yummy😋 and we order for another plate of pita bread at a reasonable price.”June 2026
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Peri-peri chips Net +1
“The peri-peri chips were crispy and flavorful, though a bit more spice would’ve made them even better”
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“The peri-peri chips were crispy and flavorful, though a bit more spice would’ve made them even better”January 2026
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Pita bread Net +1
“All D food that we order esp the hummus with chicken and pita bread is insanely yummy😋 and we order for another plate of pita bread at a reasonable price.”
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“All D food that we order esp the hummus with chicken and pita bread is insanely yummy😋 and we order for another plate of pita bread at a reasonable price.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. If you are visiting in the morning, breakfast is a well-supported choice: one diner found it fresh, warm and well prepared.
Order Espetada. Espetada is a repeat-order favourite in the reviews, so consider it if you want something beyond the standard chicken meal.
Ask Bestsellers. For a first visit, ask the team to point out the bestsellers; one table was guided through both those choices and the wider menu.
Choose Your Heat. Peri-peri preferences vary, so ask about the heat level before ordering; one diner specifically praised the chicken’s spice level.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd Ground Floor, Saeed Tower - II
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Worn Furniture
One review says the furniture looked old and the restaurant needed better cleaning, so the setting may not always feel freshly maintained.
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The Bottom Line
Nando’s Sheikh Zayed Road is a peri-peri chicken restaurant in Trade Centre where the reviews consistently focus on fresh food and attentive service. You can come for breakfast, order a classic chicken meal, or try more specific favourites such as espetada, Chicken Cataplana and the Cheezy Loaded Chicken Garlic Bread. The hummus with chicken and pita bread also received a particularly enthusiastic mention.
Service is a major part of the branch’s appeal. Diners describe food arriving quickly, including for a group of seven, and several families mention patient, welcoming treatment when dining with children. The setting is generally described as comfortable, pleasant and well air-conditioned, with some reviewers enjoying the music and relaxed atmosphere.
That makes it workable for family meals, casual lunches and dinners with friends. There is one clear caveat: a reviewer felt the furniture looked old and the restaurant needed better cleaning. If that matters to you, expectations around the dining room may need to be modest.
For a first visit, asking about the bestsellers and preferred peri-peri heat is sensible, while breakfast and espetada are two of the most directly supported choices in the reviews.