Nour El Fassia Restaurant

Nour El Fassia Restaurant

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.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
836 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Authentic cooking

Reviews describe traditional Moroccan dishes with balanced seasoning, careful preparation and flavours that feel true to the cuisine.

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Waterfront setting

Outdoor tables by the creek create a calm setting, with reviews mentioning boats passing and a relaxing view.

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What to Eat at Nour El Fassia Restaurant

These items at Nour El Fassia Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 2

  1. Lamb chops Net +3
    “I recommend the lamb chops and couscous.”
  2. Chicken skewers Net +2
    “We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”
Honorable mentions (17)
  1. Briwats Net +1
    “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.”
  2. Chicken couscous Net +1
    “We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”
  3. Chicken gull Net +1
    “Nice food! The chicken gull is soft and juice.”
  4. Chicken pastilla Net +1
    “Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”
  5. Iftar menu Net +1
    “The iftar menu is truly delicious and authentic.”
  6. Khaleei with eggs Net +1
    “​The Khaleei with eggs were tender, fragrant, and deeply comforting.”
  7. Kofta tagine Net +1
    “The food was delicious, we tried the kofta tagine and the lamb tanjeya, and both were amazing.”
  8. Lamb skewers Net +1
    “We ordered lamb chops, chicken and lamb skewers, and chicken couscous — every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and authentically Moroccan.”
  9. Lamb tanjeya Net +1
    “The food was delicious, we tried the kofta tagine and the lamb tanjeya, and both were amazing.”
  10. Mixed grill Net +1
    “We picked a mixed grill served with two choosen sides. Everything were delicious.”
  11. Moroccan brunch Net +1
    “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! 🇲🇦✨”
  12. Moroccan-style burger Net +1
    “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.”
  13. Msemen Net +1
    “Very good Morrocan breakfast, I recommend the msemen !”
  14. Mssamen Net +1
    “Great Harira & Mssamen ( Moroccan soup ) 😊”
  15. Pancakes Net +1
    “​The pancakes was light and fluffy.”
  16. Seafood pastilla Net +1
    “We ordered Seafood Pastilla and morrocan tea big which is good combination :)”
  17. Taktouka Net +1
    “Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”

Drinks 4

  1. Mint tea Net +7
    “​The Mint Tea was poured with traditional flair and was the perfect aromatic end to the meal.”
  2. Avocado smoothie Net +1
    “Had a very tasty meal and Grace was truly wonderful. Highly recommend the Chicken Pastilla, the Taktouka and the avocado smoothie.”
  3. Passion fruit mojito Net +1
    “The mojitos were good - the passion fruit mojito being better than the strawberry mojito.”
  4. Strawberry mojito Net +1
    “The mojitos were good - the passion fruit mojito being better than the strawberry mojito.”
What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

  1. Beef burger Net −1
    “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.”
  2. Chicken bastilla Net −1
    “The fish bastilla was eh but the chicken bastilla sadly went straight to the trash. It tasted like it.”
  3. Fish bastilla Net −1
    “The fish bastilla was eh but the chicken bastilla sadly went straight to the trash.”
  4. Grilled sea bass Net −1
    “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.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose outdoors. For the creek view and passing boats, request outdoor seating; reviews suggest it is most comfortable in cooler weather.

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Allow time. Build in extra time for food, as one diner reported a notably long wait for a burger.

Plan the visit

Practical details

1 Marsa - P2 - 17 Al Seef St
Bur Dubai - Al Hamriya, Dubai
Mon9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Tue9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Wed9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Thu9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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Common Concerns

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High pricing

Some diners found the prices excessive for the portions and overall quality.

Small portions

Portion sizes were inconsistent, with complaints that one portion did not feed two people and some starters were very small.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

128AED

harira

“The harira came in half empty even though we payed 128AED… very disappointing for a ramadan iftar”
Google review · February 2026
DXB
LOCAL

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.

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