Warm Kunafa
Reviews describe kunafa with a crisp semolina crust, soft cheese and balanced sweetness, served warm and fresh.
Qwaider Al Nabulsi Sweets
Deira
Qwaider Al Nabulsi Sweets is a traditional sweets shop and Jordanian restaurant in Deira, known especially for its kunafa. You can also sit down for dishes such as mansaf, or take home assorted sweets in 250 g and 500 g packs.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,130 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kunafa Variety
You can choose between soft, hard, cream and cheese kunafa rather than sticking to one style.
Jordanian Meals
The menu includes traditional Jordanian favourites; reviewers specifically mention delicious mansaf and good hummus.
Outdoor Seating
There is outside seating for dessert or a meal, with a simple rather than polished ambience.
Takeaway Packs
Assorted traditional sweets are available in 250 g and 500 g packs for taking away.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go Later. For the broadest fresh selection, aim for after noon; one review says daily fresh options start then.
Avoid Weekends. If driving, allow extra time or visit outside the weekend rush, when parking is reported to be tricky.
Eat In. For kunafa, dining in may be preferable to delivery or pickup: one customer found the picked-up kunafa already cold.
Carry Cash. Bring cash as one 2023 review said only cash was accepted, though payment arrangements may have changed since then.
Choose Kunafa. If you are visiting mainly for dessert, kunafa has more consistently positive feedback than halawa bel jeben or other sweets.
Plan the visit
Practical details
788F+P7Q
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Delivery Risk
Several online-order reviews allege expired, old or inedible kunafa, including one order where a refund was refused.
Food Safety
One diner reported family vomiting and diarrhoea after eating manakish and kunafa; this is an individual customer allegation.
Uneven Service
Multiple reviews describe rude or dismissive staff, including a reported 25-minute wait for a sandwich.
Parking Trouble
Parking can be difficult, especially at weekends, and one reviewer reported having no parking.
Mixed Sweets
Halawa jeben, baklava and znood al sit received notably poor reviews, despite stronger feedback for kunafa.
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The Bottom Line
Qwaider Al Nabulsi Sweets is a Deira stop for traditional Levantine desserts alongside Jordanian food. Kunafa is the clear draw: reviews describe warm, crisp semolina, soft cheese, rose-water syrup and a choice of soft, hard, cream or cheese versions. Mansaf and hummus also receive positive mentions, while beef shawarma has its supporters.
The setting is simple, with indoor and outdoor seating, and the shop sells assorted sweets in 250 g and 500 g packs. It opens early, but one review says the daily fresh options are available only after noon. Parking can be tricky on weekends, so driving there may take patience.
An older review also reported that only cash was accepted. Service is the main uncertainty. Several customers describe rude or inattentive staff and long waits, including 25 minutes for a sandwich.
Delivery feedback is more concerning: some customers reported expired, old or inedible kunafa, while another received only half an order. A diner also reported vomiting and diarrhoea after eating manakish and kunafa; that remains an individual customer account, not a verified finding. For a first visit, eating in and ordering kunafa is the most evidence-backed approach, while treating online orders and less consistently reviewed sweets with caution.