Cheddar crust
The Cheddar Stuffed Crust Pizza was described as super cheesy, fresh and delicious.
Papa Johns - Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha
Papa Johns in Al Barsha is a food-court pizza take-out and delivery spot inside Mall of the Emirates. Reviews point to the Cheddar Stuffed Crust Pizza and Spicy Chicken Ranch as standout orders, while the made-to-order format means fresh food can involve a wait.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
462 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken ranch
Chicken ranch pizza is repeatedly praised, with one review noting a well-baked crust, flavourful chicken and balanced spice.
Fresh toppings
One reviewer found the crust crispy, the toppings fresh and the delivery fast.
Sides and dips
Chicken poppers, wings and garlic sauce were a particularly well-liked combination.
Family meals
The Family Feast was described as filling enough for four to six people.
Made fresh
A reviewer noted that pizzas are made to order and appreciated the light, airy bases and crispy crusts.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. Confirm the pizza name before leaving; one customer received plain mushroom cheese instead of Chicken Florentino.
Allow time. For made-to-order pizzas, allow longer than the quoted 15 minutes: one review reports 25–35 minutes.
Choose crust. If you prefer a softer crust, avoid the Parmesan cheese option; one reviewer found it hard as a shell.
Confirm changes. Repeat customisation requests at the counter, especially removing jalapeños, as one customer said this was refused.
Carry cash. If paying cash, check that change is available before ordering; a customer was told the branch had none.
Check dips. If you want a dip other than garlic, confirm it at handover: one customer repeatedly requested BBQ dip but did not receive it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
East Food Court A 14K, Mall Of Emirates - Al Barsha Rd - near MOE Metro Station
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Customers reported receiving the wrong pizza, including plain mushroom cheese instead of Chicken Florentino.
Cold food
Some orders arrived cold, while another reviewer said the pizza was not fully cooked.
Slow handover
Several reviews describe waits beyond the quoted time, including 25 to 35 minutes for order release.
Cashier service
Multiple customers found the cashier interaction unfriendly, with complaints about ignored requests and unavailable change.
Takeaway carrying
The takeaway packaging was criticised for not keeping pizza boxes together for customers walking through the mall.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 AED
classic pizza
“We got the classic pizza for 15 AED and that’s amazing 🤩”Google review · September 2022
15dhs/-
pizza
“We bought pizza for 15dhs/- using carrefour coupon which is really a happy kinda feeling especially when everyone loves pizza!!”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Papa Johns at Mall of the Emirates is a food-court option for pizza take-out or delivery in Al Barsha. The reviews give the Cheddar Stuffed Crust Pizza, Chicken Ranch Pizza and BBQ pizza the strongest food-specific praise, with some customers also enjoying chicken poppers, wings and the garlic sauce. The Family Feast was considered filling for four to six people.
Quality is not completely consistent. Some pizzas were fresh, crispy and hot, but others arrived cold, undercooked or with the wrong toppings. One customer ordered Chicken Florentino and received plain mushroom cheese pizza with BBQ sauce; another received a plain cold pepperoni pizza instead of a spicy pepperoni ranch.
Check the box before leaving, particularly for customised orders. This is a made-to-order branch, so it may not suit a rushed food-court stop. A review says the quoted 15 minutes sometimes became 25 to 35 minutes, and takeaway customers have complained about carrying multiple boxes.
Service feedback is mixed too: several customers found the cashier unfriendly, although other reviews describe helpful, attentive service. Carrefour coupon offers and Papa Points have produced good value for some customers, but the prices mentioned in reviews should not be treated as current.