Signature buns
The buns are consistently described as warm, soft and buttery, with a crisp caramelised crust and fillings such as hazelnut-Nutella.
PappaRoti - City Center Deira
Port Saeed
PappaRoti is a café on the first and ground floors of City Centre Deira in Port Saeed, centred on warm, buttery buns and drinks. The hazelnut-Nutella bun, coffee pairings and relaxed mall seating make it a convenient stop during a shopping trip or casual catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
343 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee pairings
Several reviews find the coffee a strong match for the buns, with caramel macchiato, cappuccino, Turkish coffee and affogato all receiving praise.
Comfortable seating
The café has a cosy atmosphere, ample seating and enough space for family visits, casual conversations or some work.
Friendly service
Reviews often describe the staff as welcoming and helpful, including accommodating order requests and explaining current offers.
Milk tea
Milk tea is repeatedly enjoyed, including as a reliable partner for a plain or topped bun.
Kunafa option
Kunafa is generally well received, with one review noting that syrup is served separately so you can adjust the sweetness.
Quick stop
The mall setting and generally prompt service work well when you want a snack before continuing around City Centre Deira.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try it hot. Order the Nutella-hazelnut bun hot; one reviewer says the soft bun tastes best that way.
Pair with coffee. A bun with coffee is the safest starting point: reviews repeatedly describe the combination as particularly well matched.
Avoid peak hours. Allow extra time during busy periods, as one review says orders take longer at peak hours.
Control sweetness. For kunafa, ask for the syrup on the side so you can add only as much as you want.
Check offers. Ask about current promotions before paying; reviews mention meal combos, card-payment offers and Entertainer use.
Watch karak timing. If visiting close to closing, consider that one family reported disappointing karak tea and an uncomfortable response to feedback.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Center - Al Ittihad Rd - Port Saeed
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kunafa with Cream and hazelnut
A sweet dessert option that one reviewer enjoyed, though it was considered too sweet.
Pistachio bun
A popular variation that appears alongside the signature and hazelnut versions in repeat orders.
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several customers consider the buns expensive for their portion, including a plain bun priced at 15 AED in one review.
Coffee inconsistency
Coffee feedback is mixed: some drinks are praised, but one customer found a medium cappuccino only half full and mostly foam.
Soggy sandwich
The mushroom and emmental sandwich was described as microwaved and soggy rather than freshly served.
Karak complaint
A family visiting near closing time found the karak tea poor and felt the response to their complaint was unpleasant.
Ferrero letdown
One customer found the Ferrero Rocher bun lacked the expected Ferrero Rocher flavour, unlike the Nutella-hazelnut bun.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 AED
plain bun
“15 AED for a plain bun is definitely not justified”Google review · September 2022
24-26 aed
medium size coffee
“So imagine how much coffee they gave me ???? For the price of 24-26 aed for a medium size coffee how come they can give only HALF CUP OF A MEDIUM CUP coffee”Google review · July 2026
102 AED
3 teas and 3 buns
“We paid 102 AED for 3 teas and 3 buns which I think was a bit expensive for a place like this”Google review · September 2022
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The Bottom Line
PappaRoti at City Centre Deira is a café built around its warm, buttery buns, with ground- and first-floor seating in Port Saeed. The signature bun, hazelnut-Nutella bun and pistachio bun are the clearest reasons to stop, especially alongside coffee or milk tea. Reviews describe the buns as soft inside with a crisp, caramelised exterior, and several people return specifically for that combination.
The setting is roomy and cosy enough for a family snack, a catch-up or a short work session. Kunafa is another worthwhile order; one review liked it cooked to perfection and noted that syrup comes separately. Coffee feedback is less consistent: caramel macchiato, cappuccino, Turkish coffee and affogato have all been praised, but another customer received a medium cappuccino that was mostly foam, while a separate review simply found the coffee poor.
Prices can feel steep for small portions. One customer objected to paying 15 AED for a plain bun, and another called the mushroom and emmental sandwich microwaved and soggy. For a smoother visit, try the bun hot, allow extra time during peak hours, and ask about offers or discounts.
If you order kunafa, keep the syrup on the side.