Ćevapi
The grilled ćevapi are a standout, with one Balkan diner calling them among the UAE’s best.
Z Bosnian Express Restaurant
Al Barsha
Z Bosnian Express is a small Eastern European restaurant in Al Barsha serving Bosnian favourites, with ćevapi and kebab sandwiches among the main draws. Reviews also point to burek, Turkish tea and generous portions, with indoor and outdoor seating for a casual meal or takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
270 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions filling, including two people who left satisfied after two mains.
Good value
Reviews repeatedly describe the food as reasonably priced and filling for the money.
Fresh delivery
Takeaway packaging was praised for keeping the food hot, including a late-night order.
Seating options
You can choose between indoor and outdoor seating, useful for a quick casual meal or a longer visit.
Helpful service
Multiple reviews describe the staff as friendly, attentive and efficient.
Turkish tea
Turkish tea is a well-liked, inexpensive way to finish the meal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try ćevapi. For a first order, consider ćevapi with lepinja, ajvar and kajmak; these are repeatedly highlighted as signature Bosnian flavours.
Check the fee. If ordering a large or unlimited portion, ask about unfinished-food charges before eating.
Verify burek. Ask whether the burek is freshly baked if temperature and texture matter to you.
Allow delivery time. For delivery, confirm the preparation time first; one Al Barsha order kept the driver waiting two hours.
Plan parking. The restaurant is next to paid parking, while another diner reported plenty of parking nearby and across the street.
Try tea. Add Turkish tea after your meal: one review found it inexpensive and another described complimentary Turkish/Bosnian tea.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Matar Saif Building
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
One Al Barsha delivery review reported the driver waited two hours and the order was delayed by two hours.
Food dryness
A diner found the kebabs very dry and said the sauce was needed to help.
Burek reheating
One customer said both meat and cheese burek had been prepared earlier and reheated, affecting temperature and taste.
Small interior
The restaurant was described as very small, with only three indoor tables and restricted movement.
Unfinished-food fee
Some diners reported being charged 5 dirhams per unfinished piece and learning about it only after eating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75 AED
unlimited all you can eat
“Came to try the unlimited all you can eat for 75 AED, and it was amazing”Google review · May 2025
almost 80aed
two pieces of burek
“I payed for this two "peaces" almost 80aed”Google review · January 2026
5 dirhams per piece
unfinished food
“They bring you a big portion of food and if you dont finish it - and you wont finish it - they charge you 5 dirhams per piece”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Z Bosnian Express is a compact Bosnian restaurant in Al Barsha built around grilled meats and casual, filling meals. The clearest starting point is ćevapi in traditional bread with ajvar and kajmak; reviews also mention chicken kebab, Bosnian Burger and burek. Portions are often described as generous, and two diners said two mains left them full and satisfied.
The setting is small but relaxed, with indoor and outdoor seating, Turkish background music and a homely feel. It is next to paid parking, with one review also reporting parking on the side and across the street. Turkish tea is a popular finish, and one diner described it as inexpensive.
There are a few reasons to manage expectations. One review praised the burek while another strongly criticised both meat and cheese versions as reheated, so it is worth asking about freshness. Kebabs were also described by one diner as dry.
Most importantly, ask about any unfinished-food charge before ordering a large or unlimited portion: some customers reported a 5-dirham-per-piece fee that was only explained at the end. Delivery may also require patience, with one reported two-hour delay.