Custom Orders
Staff have been praised for customising sandwiches exactly to customers’ preferences.
Subway
Deira
Subway is a casual counter-serve restaurant in Deira for build-your-own sandwiches and salads, including health-conscious choices. Reviews highlight customised orders such as Italian BMT and meatball subs, along with friendly service and a clean, comfortable setting.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
766 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Food
Several reviews describe the sandwiches as fresh, delicious and prepared to order.
Clean Store
The Al Rigga branch is repeatedly described as clean, tidy and well maintained.
Helpful Service
Customers mention patient explanations, recommendations and accommodating counter service.
Fast Service
One review specifically notes quick, respectful service alongside delicious food.
Healthy Choices
A Big Supreme and Meat Balls order was described as fresh, healthy and full of flavour.
What to Eat at Subway 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 Subway, 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 Subway got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Big supreme Net +1
“Angelina is amazing! She always makes sure our Big Supreme and Meat Balls are prepared fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. The consistency and care she puts into every order are truly appreciated. Highly recommended! 💯”
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“Angelina is amazing! She always makes sure our Big Supreme and Meat Balls are prepared fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. The consistency and care she puts into every order are truly appreciated. Highly recommended! 💯”June 2026
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Cheese-steak Net +1
“I bought two footlongs: one cheese-steak and one marinara meatballs. So yummy and satisfying!”
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“I bought two footlongs: one cheese-steak and one marinara meatballs. So yummy and satisfying!”May 2026
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Chocolate chip cookie Net +1
“Also tried out their Chocolate Chip Cookie and Peanut Butter Cookie and i am officially a fan! For a fast food chain, these cookies are definitely amazing.”
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“Also tried out their Chocolate Chip Cookie and Peanut Butter Cookie and i am officially a fan! For a fast food chain, these cookies are definitely amazing.”November 2019
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Marinara meatballs Net +1
“I bought two footlongs: one cheese-steak and one marinara meatballs. So yummy and satisfying!”
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“I bought two footlongs: one cheese-steak and one marinara meatballs. So yummy and satisfying!”May 2026
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Meat ball sub Net +1
“I visited the Al Rigga store and ordered the meat ball sub, which was a great sandwich.”
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“I visited the Al Rigga store and ordered the meat ball sub, which was a great sandwich.”April 2026
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Meat balls Net +1
“Angelina is amazing! She always makes sure our Big Supreme and Meat Balls are prepared fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. The consistency and care she puts into every order are truly appreciated. Highly recommended! 💯”
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“Angelina is amazing! She always makes sure our Big Supreme and Meat Balls are prepared fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. The consistency and care she puts into every order are truly appreciated. Highly recommended! 💯”June 2026
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Peanut butter cookie Net +1
“Also tried out their Chocolate Chip Cookie and Peanut Butter Cookie and i am officially a fan! For a fast food chain, these cookies are definitely amazing.”
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“Also tried out their Chocolate Chip Cookie and Peanut Butter Cookie and i am officially a fan! For a fast food chain, these cookies are definitely amazing.”November 2019
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Peri peri chicken sub Net +1
“We ordered for 2 of their 6inch Sub, Peri Peri Chicken and Steak & Cheese Sub. We customized it according to our taste and they sure were quite delicious.”
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“We ordered for 2 of their 6inch Sub, Peri Peri Chicken and Steak & Cheese Sub. We customized it according to our taste and they sure were quite delicious.”November 2019
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Steak & cheese sub Net +1
“We ordered for 2 of their 6inch Sub, Peri Peri Chicken and Steak & Cheese Sub. We customized it according to our taste and they sure were quite delicious.”
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“We ordered for 2 of their 6inch Sub, Peri Peri Chicken and Steak & Cheese Sub. We customized it according to our taste and they sure were quite delicious.”November 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Options. Ask what is included in your meal before paying; one review says the protein meal’s beef-wrap condition was explained only afterward.
Check Bread. For takeaway, confirm your chosen bread is available and agree on any replacement before the order is processed.
Check Orders. Inspect takeaway orders before leaving, since one customer received an incomplete and cold order.
Allow Morning Time. If visiting around 6:00 am, allow extra time or confirm the counter is staffed; a reviewer waited and eventually left.
Verify Total. Ask to see the menu and request a receipt so the price and meal components are clear.
Ask Recommendations. If you are unsure what to choose, ask the counter team to explain the options and suggest a suitable order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rigga Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, 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
Service Gaps
One customer said a manager ignored them at the counter and cancelled the order.
Rude Interaction
A review describes a staff member speaking rudely to customers.
Early Waits
A customer reported no one attending the counter at 6:00 am, even after repeated calls and a bell attempt.
Bread Shortage
A takeaway order ran out of the requested bread, with the replacement presented as more expensive.
Order Errors
Some takeaway customers reported incomplete, cold or seemingly underprepared food.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 aed
protein meal
“The Nepali lady doesn't explain which one is included on the protein meal for 30 aed which should be combo”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Subway in Deira is a casual counter-serve spot where you can build a sandwich or salad around your preferred bread, fillings and toppings. Reviews specifically mention Italian BMT, meatball subs, Peri Peri Chicken and cookies, with several customers saying their food was fresh, delicious and customised as requested. Health-conscious choices are part of the offering too.
The branch gets plenty of credit for a clean, tidy setting and staff who explain options, make recommendations and work quickly even when it is crowded. Customers have also described the sandwiches as consistently good, and the cookies and Honey Oat bread receive their own enthusiastic mentions. Service is not completely consistent.
Some visits involved warm, patient assistance, while others mention a manager ignoring a customer, rude communication, or a delivery interaction that disturbed diners. Early-morning coverage may also be unreliable: one customer found no one at the counter at 6:00 am and left after repeated attempts to get attention. For takeaway, check that the bread and requested items are available before paying, confirm what a meal includes, and verify the final total and receipt.
That matters here because reviews mention unavailable bread, unclear meal inclusions and an incomplete, cold order.