Crispy sandwich
The Spicy Cajun Sandwich impressed a previous sceptic with juicy chicken, a crisp coating and a balanced Cajun sauce.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Al Rigga
Deira
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Deira is a chicken-focused fast-food spot serving Louisiana-style fried chicken, sandwiches, wraps and sides. Reviews point especially to the Spicy Cajun Sandwich and chicken meals, with a small, cosy dine-in area and some outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
918 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family meal
The 12-piece family meal includes chicken, coleslaw, Cajun fries, four buns or biscuits and a 1.25-litre Pepsi.
Fresh chicken
One delivery review found the chicken meal fresh and hot, while other diners described the chicken as crispy outside and soft inside.
Friendly staff
Multiple reviews mention polite, helpful staff and fast service, including a visit that was not crowded.
Cosy seating
The dining area is described as clean and air-conditioned, with indoor and outdoor seating available at the Al Ghurair Centre location.
Value choices
Customers mention plenty of value meals, including the Double Crisper Wrap and a 50% discount day.
What to Eat at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Al Rigga 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 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Al Rigga, 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 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Al Rigga got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cajun chicken sandwich Net +2
“Food was great. Cajun chicken sandwich was delicious. Fries were good. Will definitely order again!”
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“Food was great. Cajun chicken sandwich was delicious. Fries were good. Will definitely order again!”October 2021
“Tried Cajun Chicken Sandwich with Cajun fries, Ranch and Buffalo Sandwich. Chicken is Crispy and tender. The buns are fresh and soft. Really recommend.”August 2022
Honorable mentions (11)
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12 Piece family meal Net +1
“Got the 12 piece family meal which came with 12 pieces of fried spicy chicken, large coleslaw, large Cajun fries, 4 bun or biscuit and one 1.25 litre Pepsi. This was one of the best fried chickens that I’ve had the chicken was spicy and flavorful and crispy throughout while the coleslaw was creamy and the vegetables were cut longer which I prefer. The fries were average and couldn’t really taste the Cajun. Overall, it’s slightly better than kfc and definitely a must try!”
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“Got the 12 piece family meal which came with 12 pieces of fried spicy chicken, large coleslaw, large Cajun fries, 4 bun or biscuit and one 1.25 litre Pepsi. This was one of the best fried chickens that I’ve had the chicken was spicy and flavorful and crispy throughout while the coleslaw was creamy and the vegetables were cut longer which I prefer. The fries were average and couldn’t really taste the Cajun. Overall, it’s slightly better than kfc and definitely a must try!”March 2025
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2 Piece fried chicken Net +1
“It was not a bad decision. Got 2 piece fried chicken, Mineral water ( or Pepsi ) and Kabsa rice ( or white rice ) 14 AED. The chicken was very crispy. But somewhat salty taste. I m a fan of original taste rather than salty or spice. Well fried one.”
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“It was not a bad decision. Got 2 piece fried chicken, Mineral water ( or Pepsi ) and Kabsa rice ( or white rice ) 14 AED. The chicken was very crispy. But somewhat salty taste. I m a fan of original taste rather than salty or spice. Well fried one.”April 2019
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Butterfly shrimp tackle box Net +1
“We order the butterfly shrimp tackle box and 2 individual pieces chicken. They tasted excellent and overall was great value for money.”
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“We order the butterfly shrimp tackle box and 2 individual pieces chicken. They tasted excellent and overall was great value for money.”November 2019
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Chicken meal Net +1
“The chicken meal is delicious unlike other fastfood. They deliver the order fresh and hot. ❤️”
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“The chicken meal is delicious unlike other fastfood. They deliver the order fresh and hot. ❤️”January 2025
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Chicken popcorn Net +1
“Today they have 50% discount for all items ☺️ One of my favorite is the chicken wrap and their chicken popcorn only . Kudos for kuya kabayan for good service . Always coming back here”
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“Today they have 50% discount for all items ☺️ One of my favorite is the chicken wrap and their chicken popcorn only . Kudos for kuya kabayan for good service . Always coming back here”October 2023
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Chicken wrap Net +1
“Today they have 50% discount for all items ☺️ One of my favorite is the chicken wrap and their chicken popcorn only . Kudos for kuya kabayan for good service . Always coming back here”
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“Today they have 50% discount for all items ☺️ One of my favorite is the chicken wrap and their chicken popcorn only . Kudos for kuya kabayan for good service . Always coming back here”October 2023
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Coleslaw Net +1
“This was one of the best fried chickens that I’ve had the chicken was spicy and flavorful and crispy throughout while the coleslaw was creamy and the vegetables were cut longer which I prefer.”
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“This was one of the best fried chickens that I’ve had the chicken was spicy and flavorful and crispy throughout while the coleslaw was creamy and the vegetables were cut longer which I prefer.”March 2025
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Double crisper wrap Net +1
“They have a lot of value meals 😍 i love the double crisper wrap and their new sandwich is delicious”
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“They have a lot of value meals 😍 i love the double crisper wrap and their new sandwich is delicious”August 2024
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Kimchi sandwiche Net +1
“I tried their kimchi sandwiche soo good”
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“I tried their kimchi sandwiche soo good”July 2026
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New wings meal Net +1
“The staffs were friendly and polite. The foods is fantastic I'm sure that i will be back to dine again ❤❤ I tried their new wings meal and it's delicious”
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“The staffs were friendly and polite. The foods is fantastic I'm sure that i will be back to dine again ❤❤ I tried their new wings meal and it's delicious”October 2024
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Spicy chicken cajun meal Net +1
“Recently located in Al Ghurair Center Dining district. Highly recommended Spicy Chicken Cajun Meal. The food was prepared as per expectation and has dining available both indoor and outdoor. They have Mango Softy available for AED.2 and also available in cup for AED.5. The staff is very friendly and approachable. Walkable from main entrance of Al Ghurair Center.”
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“Recently located in Al Ghurair Center Dining district. Highly recommended Spicy Chicken Cajun Meal. The food was prepared as per expectation and has dining available both indoor and outdoor. They have Mango Softy available for AED.2 and also available in cup for AED.5. The staff is very friendly and approachable. Walkable from main entrance of Al Ghurair Center.”August 2022
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Milkshake Net +1
“I love that ice creams and milkshake food also hot and fresh 😘”
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“I love that ice creams and milkshake food also hot and fresh 😘”February 2026
What to Avoid (7)
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Barbecue flame popcorn Net −1
“I love popeyes but this experience ruined a huge part of it, i ordered cajun super box and barbecue flame popcorn. Firstly it was supposed to come with a piece of chicken but they gave us two tenders instead which would be fine but the tenders they gave us tasted old and had a dark color and it was hard and it smelled horrible. Then the fries we got with the box we upgraded to spicy and they didn’t give the main attraction which is the spice powder ☠️. The popcorn was extremely mid and there was barely any BBQ flavour.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I love popeyes but this experience ruined a huge part of it, i ordered cajun super box and barbecue flame popcorn. Firstly it was supposed to come with a piece of chicken but they gave us two tenders instead which would be fine but the tenders they gave us tasted old and had a dark color and it was hard and it smelled horrible. Then the fries we got with the box we upgraded to spicy and they didn’t give the main attraction which is the spice powder ☠️. The popcorn was extremely mid and there was barely any BBQ flavour.”October 2025
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Cajun sandwich Net −1
“Very dispointed i receive voucher from smile free cajun sandwich.in this branch i ask cashier is this sandwich or burger he say on voucher only burger i say ok after that only bun sounthwest source and chicken that's it....from my side very very pathetic service taste less”
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“Very dispointed i receive voucher from smile free cajun sandwich.in this branch i ask cashier is this sandwich or burger he say on voucher only burger i say ok after that only bun sounthwest source and chicken that's it....from my side very very pathetic service taste less”November 2025
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Cajun super box Net −1
“I love popeyes but this experience ruined a huge part of it, i ordered cajun super box and barbecue flame popcorn.”
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“I love popeyes but this experience ruined a huge part of it, i ordered cajun super box and barbecue flame popcorn.”October 2025
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Chicken drumstick Net −1
“The chicken drumstick smelled foul and was uneatable too!!”
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“The chicken drumstick smelled foul and was uneatable too!!”November 2025
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Fried chicken Net −1
“I had a bad experience in this branch, that was my 1st time to dine in with them and definitely will be the last, the fried chicken i ate has a plastic breaded and cooked inside the chicken, i complained about it, i show it to them and the employee didn't make any action he just told me it's a plastic from packaging”
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“I had a bad experience in this branch, that was my 1st time to dine in with them and definitely will be the last, the fried chicken i ate has a plastic breaded and cooked inside the chicken, i complained about it, i show it to them and the employee didn't make any action he just told me it's a plastic from packaging”December 2021
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Squid flavorbread ball Net −1
“The squid flavorbread ball is kinda dry. Seasoning is a bit salty.”
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“The squid flavorbread ball is kinda dry. Seasoning is a bit salty.”July 2025
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Pepsi Net −1
“Pepsi is diluted.”
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“Pepsi is diluted.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Cajun. If you want a standout order, consider the Spicy Cajun Sandwich; one detailed review said it changed the writer’s opinion of Popeyes.
Check freshness. For delivery, inspect the chicken and packaging on arrival; one order arrived cold, partly soaked and with a foul-smelling drumstick.
Confirm vouchers. When using a Smiles voucher, confirm exactly what the offer covers before ordering, as one cashier interpreted a sandwich voucher as a burger.
Expect no Wi-Fi. Bring your own connection if you plan to sit in, since reviews say the branch does not provide Wi-Fi.
Check fries. If Cajun fries are important to your order, check that the seasoning is included; one customer received upgraded fries without the spice powder.
Try off-peak. A February visit found the branch not much crowded and service fast, so quieter periods may suit a quick meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Ghurair Centre - Al Rigga Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven cooking
Some visits produced overcooked chicken and fries, while another reviewer reported soggy fries and oily chicken.
Delivery problems
A Noon order arrived delayed and cold, with a spilled drink soaking the food and a drumstick described as uneatable.
No Wi-Fi
Two reviews specifically note that the store has no Wi-Fi, which may make longer dine-in visits less comfortable.
Limited facilities
One reviewer complained that the branch had no washroom and that its Google location was incorrect.
Voucher handling
A voucher visit led to confusion over whether the free Cajun sandwich meant a burger, followed by a disappointing portion.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
9 aed
Extra regular gravy
“Extra regular gravy for 9 aed is too small”Google review · September 2023
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Deira is a straightforward chicken stop for fried chicken, sandwiches, wraps and sides. The strongest dish-specific feedback is for the Spicy Cajun Sandwich: one reviewer found the chicken crispy, juicy and flavourful, with a sauce that added a kick without taking over. The Double Crisper Wrap, chicken sandwich and new wings meal also get positive mentions.
There is enough seating for a casual meal, including indoor and outdoor areas at the Al Ghurair Centre location. Reviews describe the space as clean, cosy and air-conditioned, although another visit found the sitting area warm. Staff are often called friendly and helpful, and one customer reported fast service with little crowding.
Quality is not completely consistent. Some customers received excellent fried chicken, while others reported overcooked chicken, soggy fries, oily pieces or food that arrived cold. Delivery packing deserves a quick check too: one Noon order had a half-spilled drink soaking the meal and a foul-smelling drumstick.
The branch has no Wi-Fi, and one review says there is no washroom. If you use a Smiles voucher, confirm the exact item before paying. For a group, the 12-piece family meal comes with coleslaw, fries, buns or biscuits and a large Pepsi.