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PizzaExpress, Jumeirah
Jumeirah
PizzaExpress is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah for casual meals, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews point to the Queen Margherita pizza, garlic-butter Dough Balls and a family-friendly pizza-making activity as especially useful reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,235 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pizza Making
Children can knead dough, add toppings and make their own pizzas in a clean, organised activity.
Pizza Quality
The Queen Margherita was praised for its crispy yet light crust, rich tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Dough Balls
The garlic-butter Dough Balls are a standout starter; one reviewer enjoyed them enough to reorder.
Atmosphere
The spacious dining room has an industrial-style look, creative garage and bus-stop details, lanterns and stylish lighting.
Easy Parking
One lunchtime review specifically noted easy parking, useful for quick visits or family meals.
Vegan Options
Vegan choices are available, alongside seafood options, according to a customer review.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask First. If you want a very cheesy pizza, ask how the burrata pizza is prepared before ordering; one diner found it lacking cheese.
Try Dough Balls. Add the garlic-butter Dough Balls to your pizza order; a reviewer liked them enough to reorder.
Check Offers. Ask staff about current offers: one lunch review found a three-course deal for 77aed, and another mentioned occasion discounts.
Bring Children. For a family outing, ask about the pizza-making activity, where children knead dough, add toppings and make their own pizzas.
Plan Facilities. If you need a toilet during the meal, note that a review reported using a public washroom in the next building.
Share Large. A large pizza may suit two lighter eaters; heavy eaters may find the thin pan less filling.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Firdous 4 - Al Wasl Rd
Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Burrata Disappointment
One diner found the burrata pizza short on cheese and said the dish did not justify its cost.
Above Average
A review described the pricing as above average: not unreasonable, but not a bargain.
Missing Toilet
The restaurant reportedly has no toilet on site; the public washroom is in the next building.
Intrusive Checks
One visit felt less comfortable because the waiter repeatedly asked whether anything else was needed.
Thin Portions
A 2019 review said a large thin-crust pizza suited two people, but might feel small for a heavier eater.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
77aed
3 courses
“3 courses for 77aed is fantastic”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
PizzaExpress is a casual Italian restaurant in Jumeirah where the main draw is straightforward comfort food in a notably styled setting. You can come for pizza and pasta, add the signature Dough Balls, or bring children for a hands-on pizza-making activity that includes kneading dough, choosing toppings and making their own pizzas. The menu has several specific favourites in the reviews.
The Queen Margherita is praised for its crispy yet light crust, tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, while the Meat Lovers pizza is loaded with chicken, pepperoni, spiced beef and veal bacon. Truffle Pasta, King Prawns Piccante and Mango Glazed Cheesecake also receive individual praise. Vegan options are available, and staff have been attentive about dietary requirements.
The dining room is spacious, clean and distinctive, with an industrial-style interior, garage setup, bus-stop theme and lanterns. Families also mention colouring sheets and table decorations for birthdays. Parking is described as easy, which helps for a quick lunch or group meal.
Ask about current offers; one review reports three courses for 77aed. The main cautions are practical: pricing can feel above average, a large thin-crust pizza may not satisfy a heavy eater, and one reviewer found the burrata pizza lacking cheese. There is reportedly no toilet on site, with a public washroom in the next building.