BBQ Cuts
You can buy meat for cooking or ready for BBQ, with reviewers praising the quality and smooth checkout-to-car process.
Tayba Gourmet Butchery ملحمة طيبة غورميه
Al Safa
Tayba Gourmet Butchery in Al Safa combines a meat shop with an Egyptian restaurant next door. Reviews point to it for BBQ-ready cuts and ready meals such as molokhiya, rice and kofta, plus a wide selection of Egyptian groceries.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,008 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Egyptian Groceries
The shop carries Egyptian products including rice, frozen ready-to-cook food, frozen vegetables and oriental sweets.
Authentic Food
Molokhiya, grilled meats, rice dishes and stews are repeatedly described as authentic, flavourful and generously portioned.
Breakfast
Egyptian breakfast is a recurring highlight, with a simple interior and lively atmosphere adding to the experience.
Lunch Deal
The business lunch includes a main dish, soup, salad, dessert and tea or soda for 39 dhs, according to one review.
Outdoor Seating
The restaurant has outdoor seating, and reviews also mention Egyptian decor and a warm dining atmosphere.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Onsite. For time-sensitive orders, consider ordering onsite rather than relying on the app or delivery, since response times have been unreliable.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for pickup and confirm readiness at the shop; one pre-ordered order was still not ready 90 minutes after the agreed time.
Ask Prices. Ask for the price list before choosing shop items, as a customer said products on the counters had no visible price tags.
Choose Timing. If noise bothers you, avoid busy buffet periods; one diner found the open buffet too crowded and noisy to finish comfortably.
Check Parking. Parking feedback is mixed, so check availability before heading over, especially if you are visiting during a busy period.
Plan the visit
Practical details
114 Al Hadiqa Rd
Al Safa 1 - Al Safa, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Molokhya
Molokhya is mentioned as a favourite order and as one of the restaurant's standout Egyptian dishes.
Rice and kofta
Rice and kofta are described together as a satisfying meal, though another review found the rice kofta less impressive than other dishes.
Open buffet
The open buffet offers variety, though one customer found the taste unsatisfactory and the setting crowded and noisy.
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Several customers report late deliveries, including one order that took around three hours and arrived cold.
Inconsistent Quality
Reviews include complaints about cold food, underdone breakfast items, and unpleasant taste or smell in some minced meat and chicken.
High Prices
Some customers consider the buffet and shop prices high, while one review also noted that counter prices were not displayed.
Buffet Noise
The open buffet was described as crowded and noisy, with a complaint that leftover food could not be taken away.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
95 AED
4 pigeons
“- 4 pigeons cost 95 AED”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Tayba Gourmet Butchery in Al Safa is both a meat shop and an Egyptian restaurant. You can pick up meat for cooking or BBQ, then browse Egyptian groceries such as rice, frozen ready-to-cook foods and oriental sweets. Next door, the restaurant is known for Egyptian breakfast and dishes including molokhiya, rice and kofta.
The strongest reviews focus on authentic flavours, generous portions and fresh meat. There is outdoor seating, Egyptian decor and a lively atmosphere, while the business lunch is a particularly clear value mention: a main dish with soup, salad, dessert and tea or soda was reported at 39 dhs. Service and ordering are less consistent.
Several customers describe delivery delays, including food arriving cold after 90 minutes or even around three hours. Online orders can also be hard to track because reviewers reported difficulty reaching the shop. Onsite visits appear more dependable than app or delivery orders.
Prices deserve a check before buying. One review complained about missing counter price tags and considered the buffet expensive; another praised quality while still calling prices somewhat high. Parking feedback is mixed, and the buffet can become crowded and noisy, so confirm prices and allow extra time.