Authentic cooking
Reviews describe traditional Moroccan dishes with balanced seasoning, careful preparation and flavours that feel true to the cuisine.
Bur Dubai
Nour El Fassia is a Moroccan restaurant in Bur Dubai serving traditional dishes such as tagines, couscous and Moroccan tea. Reviews highlight its outdoor creekside seating, authentic flavours and welcoming atmosphere, making it a strong choice for a relaxed Moroccan meal with a view.
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Reviews describe traditional Moroccan dishes with balanced seasoning, careful preparation and flavours that feel true to the cuisine.
Outdoor tables by the creek create a calm setting, with reviews mentioning boats passing and a relaxing view.
Customers repeatedly describe the service as attentive and welcoming, including helpful menu guidance for first-time Moroccan diners.
Moroccan tea is a recurring highlight, described as refreshing, aromatic and traditionally prepared.
Some diners receive rose-water hand washing, fresh bread, olives and harissa before the meal.
One review specifically notes that vegetarian diners have good options on the menu.
These items at Nour El Fassia Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“I recommend the lamb chops and couscous.”
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“I recommend the lamb chops and couscous.”January 2026
“Very good food! We like the Lamb Chops so much.”February 2026
“We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”
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“We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”November 2025
“We enjoyed freshly baked Moroccan bread served with olives and harissa, delicious chicken skewers, crispy briwats, and a Moroccan-style burger that blew us away.”June 2025
“We enjoyed freshly baked Moroccan bread served with olives and harissa, delicious chicken skewers, crispy briwats, and a Moroccan-style burger that blew us away.”
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“We enjoyed freshly baked Moroccan bread served with olives and harissa, delicious chicken skewers, crispy briwats, and a Moroccan-style burger that blew us away.”June 2025
“We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”
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“We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”November 2025
“Nice food! The chicken gull is soft and juice.”
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“Nice food! The chicken gull is soft and juice.”March 2026
“Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”
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“Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”March 2026
“The iftar menu is truly delicious and authentic.”
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“The iftar menu is truly delicious and authentic.”February 2026
“The Khaleei with eggs were tender, fragrant, and deeply comforting.”
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“The Khaleei with eggs were tender, fragrant, and deeply comforting.”December 2025
“The food was delicious, we tried the kofta tagine and the lamb tanjeya, and both were amazing.”
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“The food was delicious, we tried the kofta tagine and the lamb tanjeya, and both were amazing.”April 2026
“We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”
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“We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”November 2025
“The food was delicious, we tried the kofta tagine and the lamb tanjeya, and both were amazing.”
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“The food was delicious, we tried the kofta tagine and the lamb tanjeya, and both were amazing.”April 2026
“We picked a mixed grill served with two choosen sides. Everything were delicious.”
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“We picked a mixed grill served with two choosen sides. Everything were delicious.”February 2026
“I had an absolutely exquisite Moroccan brunch at Nour El Fassia. The food was delicious and truly authentic, the owner is so sweet and professional, and the whole vibe feels beautifully Moroccan. A must-visit! 🇲🇦✨”
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“I had an absolutely exquisite Moroccan brunch at Nour El Fassia. The food was delicious and truly authentic, the owner is so sweet and professional, and the whole vibe feels beautifully Moroccan. A must-visit! 🇲🇦✨”October 2025
“We enjoyed freshly baked Moroccan bread served with olives and harissa, delicious chicken skewers, crispy briwats, and a Moroccan-style burger that blew us away.”
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“We enjoyed freshly baked Moroccan bread served with olives and harissa, delicious chicken skewers, crispy briwats, and a Moroccan-style burger that blew us away.”June 2025
“Very good Morrocan breakfast, I recommend the msemen !”
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“Very good Morrocan breakfast, I recommend the msemen !”December 2025
“Great Harira & Mssamen ( Moroccan soup ) 😊”
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“Great Harira & Mssamen ( Moroccan soup ) 😊”March 2026
“The pancakes was light and fluffy.”
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“The pancakes was light and fluffy.”December 2025
“We ordered Seafood Pastilla and morrocan tea big which is good combination :)”
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“We ordered Seafood Pastilla and morrocan tea big which is good combination :)”February 2026
“Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”
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“Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”March 2026
“The Mint Tea was poured with traditional flair and was the perfect aromatic end to the meal.”
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“The Mint Tea was poured with traditional flair and was the perfect aromatic end to the meal.”December 2025
“And the Moroccan tea was absolutely delightful — fresh, aromatic, and perfectly prepared. It added such a lovely traditional touch to the whole experience.”February 2026
“Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”
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“Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”March 2026
“The mojitos were good - the passion fruit mojito being better than the strawberry mojito.”
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“The mojitos were good - the passion fruit mojito being better than the strawberry mojito.”January 2026
“The mojitos were good - the passion fruit mojito being better than the strawberry mojito.”
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“The mojitos were good - the passion fruit mojito being better than the strawberry mojito.”January 2026
“We ordered a beef burger, and it took an incredibly long time to arrive. When it finally came, the bread looked old and was completely falling apart. They even served ketchup in small packets, which feels very low quality considering the price. The burger also did not come with everything that was mentioned in the menu description.”
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“We ordered a beef burger, and it took an incredibly long time to arrive. When it finally came, the bread looked old and was completely falling apart. They even served ketchup in small packets, which feels very low quality considering the price. The burger also did not come with everything that was mentioned in the menu description.”August 2026
“The fish bastilla was eh but the chicken bastilla sadly went straight to the trash. It tasted like it.”
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“The fish bastilla was eh but the chicken bastilla sadly went straight to the trash. It tasted like it.”February 2026
“The fish bastilla was eh but the chicken bastilla sadly went straight to the trash.”
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“The fish bastilla was eh but the chicken bastilla sadly went straight to the trash.”February 2026
“We ordered their grilled sea bass and it didn’t taste like anything. If anything, it didn’t taste good. We left half of the dish untouched because eating it was not pleasant.”
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“We ordered their grilled sea bass and it didn’t taste like anything. If anything, it didn’t taste good. We left half of the dish untouched because eating it was not pleasant.”January 2026
Choose outdoors. For the creek view and passing boats, request outdoor seating; reviews suggest it is most comfortable in cooler weather.
Allow time. Build in extra time for food, as one diner reported a notably long wait for a burger.
Order individually. If sharing, check portion sizes or order extra: one review says a single portion was not enough for two.
Ask questions. First-time diners can ask for menu guidance; a review says staff answered questions about unfamiliar dishes.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
Some diners found the prices excessive for the portions and overall quality.
Portion sizes were inconsistent, with complaints that one portion did not feed two people and some starters were very small.
A few reviews mention long waits, including a burger that took an incredibly long time to arrive.
A few diners reported disappointing preparation, including bland grilled sea bass and poorly received bastilla.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
harira
“The harira came in half empty even though we payed 128AED… very disappointing for a ramadan iftar”Google review · February 2026
The Bottom Line
Nour El Fassia is a Moroccan restaurant in Bur Dubai suited to diners who want traditional food in a relaxed creekside setting. You can order dishes such as kofta tagine, lamb tanjeya, chicken pastilla, couscous and Moroccan tea; reviews describe the cooking as authentic, well-seasoned and carefully presented. Vegetarian options are also mentioned.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Outdoor seating overlooks the water, with diners mentioning boats passing by and a peaceful atmosphere, especially in the evening or during cooler weather. Traditional touches can include rose-water hand washing, fresh bread, olives and harissa, while the tea is repeatedly praised as aromatic and refreshing.
Service is generally described as warm, attentive and helpful, including menu explanations for guests new to Moroccan cuisine. Families also received accommodating service in one review. That said, the experience is not uniformly consistent.
Some diners considered it expensive, found starters or shared portions too small, or reported long waits. One review also criticised the grilled sea bass, while another found a burger poorly presented and incomplete compared with the menu description. Check portion expectations and allow extra time, particularly if you are ordering a full meal.