Top 10 Best Egyptian restaurants in Dubai
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- ✦ Start with traditional Egyptian breakfast
- ✦ Choose Egyptian grilled meats
- ✦ Go for a focused koshari meal
- ✦ Choose fresh seafood cooked to preference
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What people like
Authentic flavoursReviewers repeatedly describe the food as homemade and genuinely Egyptian, with the molokhia praised for tasting like the home-cooked version.
Breakfast plattersThe breakfast platter for 2–4 people is generous and includes Egyptian favourites such as foul, falafel, feteer and shakshouka.
Hadoota Masreya is a traditional Egyptian restaurant in Al Safa, with a warm, Cairo-inspired setting, a classic menu and a buffet. Reviews make it especially appealing for generous Egyptian breakfasts and familiar dishes such as molokhia and koshari.
TipFor a group morning meal, consider the breakfast platter for 2–4 people; reviewers found it generous and suitable for sharing.
Choose Hadoota Masreya for a generous Egyptian breakfast platter filled with authentic flavours and made for sharing.
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What people like
Strong grillsThe kebabs, kofta and mixed grills are repeatedly praised for juicy meat, smoky flavour and generous servings.
Large portionsPortions are often more than enough, making shared meals practical for groups with a good appetite.
Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and Cafe in Al Wasl serves traditional Egyptian and Middle Eastern food in a spacious, relaxed setting. Reviews particularly highlight its grilled dishes, generous portions, shisha area and Egyptian specialities such as koshari and molakhia.
TipAllow extra time for parking, especially on your first visit; a reviewer found it challenging before staff helped.
Choose Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and cafe for juicy, smoky kababs supported by strong kofta and mixed-grill options.
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What people like
Fresh breadLive ovens produce warm Egyptian bread, with reviewers calling it authentic and a reason to visit.
Broad menuThe menu is unusually extensive, giving repeat visitors plenty of Egyptian dishes to explore.
Akl zaman is an Egyptian restaurant in Al Qusais serving a wide range of traditional dishes, from generous breakfasts of foul and falafel to meat plates and freshly baked Egyptian bread. Reviews highlight its home-style flavours, welcoming atmosphere and live bread ovens.
TipFor a morning visit, consider the one-person breakfast spread, especially the foul, falafel and warm bread.
Choose Akl zaman for warm, authentic Egyptian bread from a live oven alongside a broad menu.
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What people like
Egyptian classicsTraditional dishes include foul, hawawshi, molokheya, kofta, duck with rice and freshly baked baladi bread.
Tender ribsThe lamb ribs were described as exceptionally tender, with one diner comparing them to butter.
Abu Shakra is an Egyptian restaurant in Deira serving traditional dishes from breakfast through dinner. Customers particularly mention the fresh baladi bread, tender lamb ribs, kofta, hawawshi and the Fattah Mozza Special, alongside welcoming service and a family-friendly atmosphere.
TipAsk what comes in the rice and how spicy it is, especially with the fish and kebabs in a clay pot.
Choose Abu Skakra Restaurant for exceptionally tender lamb ribs in a substantial traditional meal.
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What people like
Vegetarian StapleThe menu’s signature dish is vegan and vegetarian, making it an easy meat-free meal rather than a token option.
Sauce VarietyYou can customise the bowl with tomato, garlic-vinegar and chilli sauces, plus fried onions and chickpeas.
Koshari Abu Tarek is a focused Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha built around koshari, a hearty vegetarian mix of rice, pasta, lentils and chickpeas. Customers also come for fresh mango juice and rice pudding, with quick service making it practical for takeaway.
TipIf you are not very hungry, consider medium or smaller; one reviewer found Special enough for two.
Choose Koshari Abu Tarek Egyptian Restaurant for carefully cooked koshari with a fast, accommodating service experience.
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What people like
Lamb chopsThe lamb chops are repeatedly praised as tender, juicy, smoky and well seasoned rather than dry or fatty.
Crisp falafelFalafel arrives hot and crisp outside with a soft, flavorful centre; one reviewer enjoyed it even without sauce.
Al Damyati is a no-frills Egyptian restaurant in Al Karama, best known for grilled lamb chops and traditional Arabic food. Reviews also point to fresh falafel, smooth hummus and filling sandwiches, with complimentary bread and accompaniments often rounding out meat orders.
View full business page →TipAsk whether your specific meal accepts card before ordering, and keep cash available for lamb-chop orders.
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What people like
Filling piesThe pies are substantial: one main-course pie was described as enough for two people, with sweet and savoury choices.
Helpful serviceSeveral reviews mention welcoming staff, menu guidance and accommodating requests, including a falafel variation that was not listed.
Sharqy is an Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha serving familiar breakfast dishes, street-food plates and generously filled feteer. Reviews particularly point to the date cream mshaltet and beef shawarma, with a casual, lively setting that suits both quick meals and shared family orders.
TipStart with a feteer: traditional fateer begins at AED 20, and sweet pies were especially well received.
Choose Sharqy restaurant - مطعم شرقي for memorable Egyptian feteer, especially the sausage-filled version.
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What people like
Grilled meatsGrilled dishes are a clear strength, with reviewers praising the meat quality and Egyptian cooking.
Clean settingReviews highlight immaculate cleanliness alongside an organised, comfortable dining room.
Abu Shakra Restaurant & Cafe is an Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha, suited to diners after grilled dishes and traditional comfort food. Reviews particularly point to Hawawshy, lentil soup and freshly baked Egyptian bread, with clean, comfortable seating and attentive service that keeps families and couples coming back.
TipAdd Hawawshy to your order: one diner was impressed by the meat quality, taste and serving quantity.
Choose Abu Shakra Restaurant & Cafe مطعم و كافيه أبو شقرة for Egyptian grilled meat with a strong reputation for quality and flavour.
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What people like
Reliable deliveryA long-term customer reported hot, fresh, carefully packed deliveries, accurate orders and willingness to accommodate small changes.
Family atmosphereThe restaurant suits family meals and celebrations; one family found the food hot, quick to arrive and the atmosphere comfortable.
Hadoota Masreya is an Egyptian restaurant in Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Village, serving traditional dishes and breakfast in a relaxed family setting. Reviews especially point to molokhia, generous breakfast portions, delivery, and occasional live entertainment as reasons to consider it.
TipInside Ibn Battuta Mall, look for the bowling court and Indian section rather than relying only on the mall’s main routes.
Choose Hadoota Masreya | Ibn Battuta Mall for consistently hot, carefully packed deliveries with accurate orders.
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What people like
Football screensLarge screens throughout the restaurant make it easy to follow matches from many tables.
Umm AliUmm Ali is a standout dessert, with one family calling it the best they had eaten.
Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe is a large Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha, with spacious seating, big screens for football and separate smoking areas. Reviews particularly point to the fresh seafood counter and Egyptian favourites such as mixed grills and Umm Ali.
TipUse the seafood counter to select your fish or prawns and request how you want them cooked.
Choose Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe for selecting fresh fish or shellfish and having it cooked your way.
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