Dish Quality
The chicken pasta was praised for its presentation and an especially good sauce.
Noma restaurant & Cafe - Nad Al Sheba
Nad Al Sheba
Noma is a modern restaurant and café in Nad Al Sheba, with breakfast, lunch, Arabic-inspired dishes, pastries and specialty coffee. Reviews point to a calm, cozy setting for a meal or coffee break, with standouts including chicken pasta, Arabic coffee and the matcha strawberry drink.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
132 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arabic Favourites
Falafel is reported as crispy and flavorful, while the hummus was described as fresh.
Coffee
The Arabic coffee and cappuccino both received particularly strong mentions from diners.
Calm Setting
Several reviews describe the restaurant as quiet, clean and cozy, making it comfortable for a relaxed visit.
Outdoor View
The terrace has a relaxed atmosphere, and one review mentions a Burj Khalifa view from outside.
Family Friendly
One lunch review says the team accommodated requests for a baby, while another describes the location as kids friendly.
Prompt Service
Service was described as on time in one café visit and friendly and quick in another.
What to Eat at Noma restaurant & Cafe - Nad Al Sheba 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 Noma restaurant & Cafe - Nad Al Sheba, 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 Noma restaurant & Cafe - Nad Al Sheba got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Avocado humus Net +1
“we order authentic dishes yet Food portion was equal to sample specialy avocado humus, taste was good.”
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“we order authentic dishes yet Food portion was equal to sample specialy avocado humus, taste was good.”September 2024
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Beetroot chicken Net +1
“Loved the food specially the beetroot chicken. Mahmoud's & Nadine's service were really amazing. The details in the restaurant are very nice.”
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“Loved the food specially the beetroot chicken. Mahmoud's & Nadine's service were really amazing. The details in the restaurant are very nice.”December 2024
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Chicken liver Net +1
“Ps. (( dont forget to order the chicken liver🔥🔥🔥))”
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“Ps. (( dont forget to order the chicken liver🔥🔥🔥))”February 2026
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Chiken pasta Net +1
“I ordered fatoosh for salad and chiken pasta for main. The taste was amazing and the presentation left me without words. Pls try the chiken pasta the sauce is amazing .”
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“I ordered fatoosh for salad and chiken pasta for main. The taste was amazing and the presentation left me without words. Pls try the chiken pasta the sauce is amazing .”August 2025
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Eggplant fatteh Net +1
“The eggplant fatteh should have way more eggplant and the tomato pan should have a bigger portion”
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“The eggplant fatteh should have way more eggplant and the tomato pan should have a bigger portion”January 2026
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Falafel Net +1
“Really tasty falafel — crispy and full of flavor.”
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“Really tasty falafel — crispy and full of flavor.”November 2025
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Fatoosh Net +1
“I ordered fatoosh for salad and chiken pasta for main. The taste was amazing and the presentation left me without words.”
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“I ordered fatoosh for salad and chiken pasta for main. The taste was amazing and the presentation left me without words.”August 2025
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French toast Net +1
“Really friendly staff and good french toast”
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“Really friendly staff and good french toast”October 2024
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Grilled salmon with a lemon butter sauce Net +1
“The highlight for me was the grilled salmon with a lemon butter sauce. It was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor.”
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“The highlight for me was the grilled salmon with a lemon butter sauce. It was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor.”September 2024
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus was good and very fresh.”
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“The hummus was good and very fresh.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (6)
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Mango salad Net +1
“I also tried the mango salad, which was rich and satisfying.”
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“I also tried the mango salad, which was rich and satisfying.”September 2024
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Milk cake Net +1
“Every thing exceeded my expectations I tried shamndar rice with beef and milk cake 😍😍 staff are so polite”
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“Every thing exceeded my expectations I tried shamndar rice with beef and milk cake 😍😍 staff are so polite”October 2024
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Panna cotta Net +1
“A little cosy restaurant in nad alsheba small avenue.the staff were helpfully.the food was delicious we had panna cotta for sweet which was so yummy .”
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“A little cosy restaurant in nad alsheba small avenue.the staff were helpfully.the food was delicious we had panna cotta for sweet which was so yummy .”October 2024
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San sebastian Net +1
“Tried Noma for a late lunch and had the vegetable sandwich and ended with a surprise celebration San sebastian and flat white (oat milk). Sandwich had soft grilled veggies & was perfectly seasoned and the fresh bread pulled it all together. The cake was delicious and not too sweet and you could taste the fresh cheese in it.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried Noma for a late lunch and had the vegetable sandwich and ended with a surprise celebration San sebastian and flat white (oat milk). Sandwich had soft grilled veggies & was perfectly seasoned and the fresh bread pulled it all together. The cake was delicious and not too sweet and you could taste the fresh cheese in it.”September 2024
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Shamndar rice with beef Net +1
“Every thing exceeded my expectations I tried shamndar rice with beef and milk cake 😍😍 staff are so polite”
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Review excerpts
“Every thing exceeded my expectations I tried shamndar rice with beef and milk cake 😍😍 staff are so polite”October 2024
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Vegetable sandwich Net +1
“Tried Noma for a late lunch and had the vegetable sandwich and ended with a surprise celebration San sebastian and flat white (oat milk). Sandwich had soft grilled veggies & was perfectly seasoned and the fresh bread pulled it all together.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried Noma for a late lunch and had the vegetable sandwich and ended with a surprise celebration San sebastian and flat white (oat milk). Sandwich had soft grilled veggies & was perfectly seasoned and the fresh bread pulled it all together.”September 2024
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Arabic coffee Net +1
“I especially loved the Arabic coffee—it was absolutely amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“I especially loved the Arabic coffee—it was absolutely amazing!”May 2025
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The cappuccino was the best”
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“The cappuccino was the best”October 2024
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Flat white (oat milk) Net +1
“Tried Noma for a late lunch and had the vegetable sandwich and ended with a surprise celebration San sebastian and flat white (oat milk). Sandwich had soft grilled veggies & was perfectly seasoned and the fresh bread pulled it all together. The cake was delicious and not too sweet and you could taste the fresh cheese in it. Coffee was 5 stars in terms of the milk brand used and the pairing of the coffee beans acidity!”
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Review excerpts
“Tried Noma for a late lunch and had the vegetable sandwich and ended with a surprise celebration San sebastian and flat white (oat milk). Sandwich had soft grilled veggies & was perfectly seasoned and the fresh bread pulled it all together. The cake was delicious and not too sweet and you could taste the fresh cheese in it. Coffee was 5 stars in terms of the milk brand used and the pairing of the coffee beans acidity!”September 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Corn salad Net −1
“I went to have lunch here and the corn salad was recommended to me by a very nice waiter & it looked great but it was very salty”
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Critical review excerpts
“I went to have lunch here and the corn salad was recommended to me by a very nice waiter & it looked great but it was very salty”September 2025
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Tomato pan Net −1
“The eggplant fatteh should have way more eggplant and the tomato pan should have a bigger portion”
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Critical review excerpts
“The eggplant fatteh should have way more eggplant and the tomato pan should have a bigger portion”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Liver. Consider ordering the chicken liver, which one diner specifically urged first-time guests not to miss.
Check Seasoning. If you order the corn salad, ask about its seasoning because one lunch review found it very salty.
Specify Doneness. Repeat your preferred doneness when ordering meat; one guest asked for medium and received it well done.
Ask About Tables. If you plan to work on a laptop, ask about table availability before ordering, as one guest found the assigned table too small.
Try Terrace. For a more relaxed setting, consider the terrace, which was praised for its easygoing vibe.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 2 - Dubai
Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 2, Dubai
| Mon | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small Portions
A diner wanted more eggplant in the eggplant fatteh and a larger tomato pan portion.
Salty Salad
The corn salad was attractive but was reported to be very salty.
Doneness Issue
One guest requested medium but received meat cooked well done instead.
Long Wait
One review reports waiting an hour and a half for the food, suggesting service can vary.
Table Policy
A laptop user said the assigned small table could not comfortably fit their belongings and meal.
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The Bottom Line
Noma is a modern restaurant and café in Nad Al Sheba where breakfast, lunch, coffee and dessert all have a place. The reviews give first-timers several concrete starting points: chicken pasta with its praised sauce, Arabic coffee, the matcha strawberry drink and chicken liver with hummus. Arabic dishes such as falafel, fattoush and hummus also appear regularly in the feedback.
The setting is one of Noma’s clearest strengths. Diners describe it as quiet, clean and cozy, with a relaxed terrace and, according to one review, a Burj Khalifa view. It can suit a chat, a calm coffee or some laptop work, although table arrangements may matter if you bring equipment.
Families are also mentioned positively, including a visit where staff accommodated requests for a baby. Service is usually described as friendly, attentive and prompt, but it is not perfectly consistent. One customer reported waiting an hour and a half for food, while another left after a disagreement over table size.
Portion size and seasoning are worth watching too: the eggplant fatteh and tomato pan were considered small, and the corn salad was found very salty. If ordering meat, state your preferred doneness clearly.