Hot pizzas
Several reviews describe pizzas arriving fresh and hot, including one delivery that was packed neatly and arrived on time.
Papa Johns - Mamzar Center
Al Mamzar
Papa Johns - Mamzar Center is a pizza take-out and delivery spot in Al Mamzar, with dine-in seating as well. Reviews point to fresh, hot pizzas and favourites such as Spicy Ranch, while the quieter branch can work for a family meal when service is running smoothly.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
496 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pizza choices
Spicy Ranch, Croissant Pizza, Ranch flavour and stuffed-crust pizzas are among the more distinctive customer-mentioned choices.
Clean setting
One dine-in review highlights clean facilities, utensils and crockery, with an open kitchen where you can watch the pizza being prepared.
Quiet dining
The branch is described as a less busy, comfortable place for family meals or meeting friends.
Large orders
A group order of more than five pizzas was reportedly delivered within 10 minutes, showing that service can be very quick at times.
Accessible spot
The outlet is in Al Mamzar Center, close to Al Qiyadah Metro Station, with paid parking available nearby.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peak hours. For dine-in or takeaway, avoid Friday evening if you are short on time; one review says the wait can reach 45 minutes.
Order early. For dinner delivery, place the order well ahead of time because one review advised allowing three hours.
Ask for pickles. If you like extra pickles, ask at the shop; a customer said the team provided more than requested.
Use either entrance. The review says you can reach the outlet from both entrances of Mamzar Center.
Plan parking. The outlet reportedly has no dedicated parking, so plan to use the available paid parking nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mamzar Centre - Shop No - 3 Al Ittihad Rd
Al Mamzar - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
Popular Mentions
Papa’s Pizza for One with Chicken
This individual chicken pizza was reported as good, although the same order received criticism for its wings and drink error.
Cheese sticks
Cheese sticks were singled out as one of the attractions in a dine-in order.
Common Concerns
Long delays
Delivery timing is the biggest concern, with reports of two-hour waits, unanswered calls and orders arriving cold.
Order errors
One repeat customer received the wrong food, late and cold, rather than the items ordered.
Friday queues
Dine-in and takeaway orders have reportedly taken around 45 minutes on Friday evenings, even when tables were empty.
Uneven service
Most service feedback is positive, but some reviews describe rude or inattentive staff behaviour and difficulty getting help.
Higher prices
A customer considered the prices significantly higher than comparable pizza outlets.
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The Bottom Line
Papa Johns - Mamzar Center covers the basics well when operations are running smoothly: dine in, take away or order delivery, with classic and specialty pizzas alongside wings, sides and desserts. Reviews specifically mention Spicy Ranch with stuffed crust, the newer Croissant Pizza, cheese sticks and Papa John’s pasta. The pizzas are often described as fresh, hot and flavourful.
The Al Mamzar Center location is close enough to Al Qiyadah Metro Station to reach on foot, and reviewers describe the branch as quiet, spacious and comfortable for families or friends. One customer also liked being able to see the open kitchen, with clean facilities, utensils and crockery. There is no dedicated parking according to one review, but paid parking is available nearby.
The main caution is timing. Friday evening dine-in or takeaway waits have reached 45 minutes, while delivery complaints include two-hour waits, unanswered calls, wrong items and cold food. That makes eating in or collecting more predictable than relying on a rushed delivery, especially at dinner.
If you are ordering, avoid peak periods and allow plenty of time. Ask for extras such as pickles if wanted, and check promotional terms carefully: customers have reported confusion around offer conditions and higher prices than comparable outlets.