Take 'n' bake
The take 'n' bake model lets you finish the pizza in your own oven for a fresh, hot dinner.
Papa Murphy's Pizza
Al Karama
Papa Murphy's Pizza in Al Karama is a casual pizza spot known for its take 'n' bake format, letting you finish the pizza at home. Reviews also call out the S'mores Dessert Pizza as a fun, affordable treat for sharing.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
413 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh ingredients
One review describes fresh dough, ingredients and cookies, with pizzas baked in front of customers.
Veggie pizza
The veggie pizza has been praised for a good balance of crust, cheese and vegetables.
Dessert pizza
The S'mores Dessert Pizza combines marshmallows, chocolate and a crunchy topping.
Casual dining
The branch has only four tables, but one review found that enough space for a group of four.
What to Eat at Papa Murphy's Pizza 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 Papa Murphy's Pizza, 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 Papa Murphy's Pizza got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Veggie pizza Net +2
“We ordered their veggie pizza. The crust, cheese, veggies everything was perfect in amount and tasted really nice. I would recommend this place to all the pizza lovers.”
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“We ordered their veggie pizza. The crust, cheese, veggies everything was perfect in amount and tasted really nice. I would recommend this place to all the pizza lovers.”July 2022
“We ordered pepperoni, veggie pizza and biryani meal. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish.”April 2025
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Chicken garlic Net +1
“Definitely I will say highly recommend, papa favorite pizza and chicken garlic was totally fresh and hot. Well done Karama team especially the Manager and staff name David..thanks to the Papa Murphys Management.”
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“Definitely I will say highly recommend, papa favorite pizza and chicken garlic was totally fresh and hot. Well done Karama team especially the Manager and staff name David..thanks to the Papa Murphys Management.”May 2025
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Chicken wings Net +1
“Pizza is very delicious and Fresh esp. the Hawaiian and chicken wings spicy...Staff david and the Manager name Aisha is very accommodating to the costumers.even they are busy, well hands up to them- Service 10 Atmosphere 10 Food 💯 Highly recommend this place and the food as well.”
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“Pizza is very delicious and Fresh esp. the Hawaiian and chicken wings spicy...Staff david and the Manager name Aisha is very accommodating to the costumers.even they are busy, well hands up to them- Service 10 Atmosphere 10 Food 💯 Highly recommend this place and the food as well.”May 2025
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Half and half pizza Net +1
“I would like to mention the excellent service that I got when I ordered a pizza from Papa Murphy's. I has ordered a half and half pizza which was a paneer Tikka pizza but what got delivered was a chicken Tikka . I called the restaurant and Floyd addressed our complaint. Not only did he ensure we got our pizza rectified but he followed up with me until I got the right order. It's rare to see such customer service and I really appreciate Floyd for his commitment. Kudos to Papa Murphy for the very tasty Pizza and excellent customer service. everyone makes mistakes but how we respond to them is what sets us apart”
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“I would like to mention the excellent service that I got when I ordered a pizza from Papa Murphy's. I has ordered a half and half pizza which was a paneer Tikka pizza but what got delivered was a chicken Tikka . I called the restaurant and Floyd addressed our complaint. Not only did he ensure we got our pizza rectified but he followed up with me until I got the right order. It's rare to see such customer service and I really appreciate Floyd for his commitment. Kudos to Papa Murphy for the very tasty Pizza and excellent customer service. everyone makes mistakes but how we respond to them is what sets us apart”September 2024
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“I especially recommend the Margherita pizza and Pepperoni pizza which was a true standout.”
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“I especially recommend the Margherita pizza and Pepperoni pizza which was a true standout.”April 2025
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Papa favorite pizza Net +1
“Definitely I will say highly recommend, papa favorite pizza and chicken garlic was totally fresh and hot. Well done Karama team especially the Manager and staff name David..thanks to the Papa Murphys Management.”
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“Definitely I will say highly recommend, papa favorite pizza and chicken garlic was totally fresh and hot. Well done Karama team especially the Manager and staff name David..thanks to the Papa Murphys Management.”May 2025
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Pepperoni Net +1
“We ordered pepperoni, veggie pizza and biryani meal. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish.”
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“We ordered pepperoni, veggie pizza and biryani meal. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish.”April 2025
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Regular crust cowboy Net +1
“Used Careem app to order and got 30% discount as every pizza was on offer, (Thank you Papa Murphy’s) great start! Pizza was easy to order and I chose the regular Crust Cowboy. Maybe as it was only 13:40 in the afternoon but the pizza was delivered in under 30 minutes. The pizza was warm and perfect, crispy crust on the outside and soft and tasty on the inside. If you have never tried one then you should.”
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“Used Careem app to order and got 30% discount as every pizza was on offer, (Thank you Papa Murphy’s) great start! Pizza was easy to order and I chose the regular Crust Cowboy. Maybe as it was only 13:40 in the afternoon but the pizza was delivered in under 30 minutes. The pizza was warm and perfect, crispy crust on the outside and soft and tasty on the inside. If you have never tried one then you should.”January 2022
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S'mores dessert pizza Net +1
“The S'mores Dessert Pizza is the ultimate in sweet treats-ooey, gooey marshmallows, chocolate, and a crunchy topping. Budget-friendly and fun for the family; great dessert, too! 5/5 stars.”
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“The S'mores Dessert Pizza is the ultimate in sweet treats-ooey, gooey marshmallows, chocolate, and a crunchy topping. Budget-friendly and fun for the family; great dessert, too! 5/5 stars.”November 2025
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Thin crust pizza Net +1
“Their pizza base is so thin and light you keep on eating. It's not crispy like thin crust pizza.”
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“Their pizza base is so thin and light you keep on eating. It's not crispy like thin crust pizza.”August 2021
What to Avoid (9)
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All meat pizza Net −1
“I have not eaten such worst pizza. I order all meat pizza and i have received this piece of art. Don't recommend to your enemies even. Worst pizza, worst taste, worst experience.”
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“I have not eaten such worst pizza. I order all meat pizza and i have received this piece of art. Don't recommend to your enemies even. Worst pizza, worst taste, worst experience.”February 2020
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Biryani Net −1
“Worst dish in the name of biryani, there no chicken nothing in the box only plain rice and that too feels like very smelly.”
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“Worst dish in the name of biryani, there no chicken nothing in the box only plain rice and that too feels like very smelly.”April 2026
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Chicken tikka pizza Net −1
“Orders chicken tikka pizza , no chicken at all Only cheese! I wasted my money”
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“Orders chicken tikka pizza , no chicken at all Only cheese! I wasted my money”June 2023
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Dough with chicken and cheese Net −1
“I got two that were dough with chicken and cheese and dough with meat and cheese.”
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“I got two that were dough with chicken and cheese and dough with meat and cheese.”January 2026
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Dough with meat and cheese Net −1
“I got two that were dough with chicken and cheese and dough with meat and cheese.”
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“I got two that were dough with chicken and cheese and dough with meat and cheese.”January 2026
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Peperoni pizza Net −1
“Ordered peperoni pizza and the taste was not good. Not recommended.”
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“Ordered peperoni pizza and the taste was not good. Not recommended.”February 2024
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Plain rice Net −1
“Worst dish in the name of biryani, there no chicken nothing in the box only plain rice and that too feels like very smelly.”
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“Worst dish in the name of biryani, there no chicken nothing in the box only plain rice and that too feels like very smelly.”April 2026
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Veg pizza Net −1
“3)In the name veg pizza except Spinach and cheese nothing was there. Not expected from Papa Murphy as the big name. Not recommended at all.”
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“3)In the name veg pizza except Spinach and cheese nothing was there. Not expected from Papa Murphy as the big name. Not recommended at all.”January 2024
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Xl pulled beef Net −1
“For the first time I found today the XL pulled beef I ordered was the worst! Stale beef and raw onions on the top which is never happened before. The quality is worst than from any cheap place.I have only ordered this several times to several places but never was this bad. Disappointed”
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“For the first time I found today the XL pulled beef I ordered was the worst! Stale beef and raw onions on the top which is never happened before. The quality is worst than from any cheap place.I have only ordered this several times to several places but never was this bad. Disappointed”May 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. For delivery, leave plenty of extra time or consider collection; one order took 2.5 hours to arrive.
Check toppings. Check the pizza before leaving or accepting delivery, especially if ordering chicken tikka, mushrooms or pulled beef.
Verify order. Confirm the pizza type and crust at handover, since one customer received two pizzas with the same thin crust.
Try home baking. If you want the take 'n' bake experience, ask for an unbaked pizza and finish it at home.
Expect limited seating. Dine-in space is compact, with only four tables, so plan for a quick casual meal rather than a spacious sit-down.
Check temperature. If visiting in person, check the shop's cooling first; a customer found it too hot to stand inside for 10 minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
34 41st St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Delivery times can be severe: reports include a 2.5-hour wait and another order arriving after 1 hour 50 minutes.
Uneven cooking
Reviews report burnt food, burnt cheese, raw dough and undercooked meat, suggesting inconsistent preparation.
Order accuracy
Customers have received pizzas without sauce, the wrong crust or a different dish from what they ordered.
Thin toppings
Several reviews describe missing or very small toppings, including chicken tikka, mushrooms and pulled beef.
Shop comfort
A customer reported that the shop had no working air conditioning and was uncomfortable even for a short visit.
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The Bottom Line
Papa Murphy's Pizza in Al Karama has a split reputation. The main draw is its take 'n' bake format: you can buy an unbaked pizza and finish it at home, while some customers report fresh, hot results. The veggie pizza, chicken tikka pizza and pulled beef are among the more discussed choices, though topping portions are not always consistent.
There are some appealing treats beyond the standard pies. The S'mores Dessert Pizza gets a specific recommendation for its marshmallows, chocolate and crunchy topping, and one customer enjoyed the Hawaiian pizza and spicy chicken wings. Other reviews praise the soft base, crisp edges, fresh ingredients and pizzas baked in front of you.
The branch is small, with around four tables, so it suits a casual stop more than a roomy meal. The biggest caution is reliability. 5 hours and 1 hour 50 minutes, while other customers received cold, burnt or undercooked food, missing sauce, reduced toppings or the wrong item.
Check the order and condition at handover, and consider collection or home baking when timing matters. Prices are described as pocket-friendly by some reviewers, but chicken pizzas have also been called expensive.