Popular restaurants in Al Warqa, Dubai

• Falafel Al Balad
• Golden Plates Restaurant
• Paavo’s Pizza
• McDonald’s
• Texas Chicken
• Mama’esh
• Popeyes
• KFC
• Dunkin’
• Eat & Drink
• Other restaurants

Al Warqaa, or Al Warqa is a rapidly expanding and popular community located slightly on the outskirts of Dubai, close to Mirdif and International City. Malls, supermarkets and other amenities are popping up in the emerging area, which is also dotted with restaurants and fast food joints.

This blog takes you on a tour of Al Warqa restaurants that offer a range of cuisines and dishes from local to international. Without further ado, let’s look at the main dining options in this locality that caters to residents and visitors.

FALAFEL AL BALAD

One of the popular Al Warqaa restaurants is Falafel Al Balad, which serves a selection of pan-Arabian dishes, particularly Jordanian food as well as a range of street food delicacies. Reputed for their service, the restaurant is known for its hummus, musabbaha, mahshi, falafel, foul, chicken liver pot, tomato gallayeh and more. Using the highest quality ingredients, their food is becoming immensely popular among Dubai residents and is available for dine-in and takeaway.

• Average price for two: AED 70
• Location: Opposite Al Warqa Western Residence, Al Warqa 1
• Contact: 800-325-2335, +971-4-288-0225
• Timings: 08:00 am – 12:00 am

GOLDEN PLATES RESTAURANT

Golden Plates Restaurant is another Al Warqa eatery that serves both Indian and Chinese dishes. Its wide menu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some popular items here are chola bhatura, veg seekh kabab, chicken tikka, non-veg platter, roasted papad, paneer chili dry and chicken lollipop. People flock here for the authentic North Indian and Mughlai tastes.

• Average price for two: AED 120
• Location: LLC R02, Makeen Residence, Near Al Warqa’a Al Madina Supermarket
• Contact: +971-4-385-7511
• Timings: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm

PAAVO’S PIZZA

Paavo’s Pizza is a popular pizzeria that arguably serves the best pizzas in Al Warqaa. You can enjoy all the popular pizza types, as well as their house specials. Their menu picks include Paavo’s finest pizza, buffalo chicken pizza, Paavo’s garden pizza, margherita pizza, pepperoni pizza, bbq chicken pizza and many other delicious varieties. For sides, you can try potato wedges, jalapeno cheese nuggets and garlic bread.

• Average price for two: AED 85
• Location: ENOC Petrol Station, Al Awir Road
• Contact: +971-4-280-3860
• Timings: 11:00 am – 03:00 am

MCDONALD’S

Who doesn’t know McDonald’s? One of the most popular Al Warqa restaurants, they are frequented for their delicious breakfast menu. Some of the McDonald’s menu items include Chicken Mac, McChicken, fries, McNuggets, sundaes, brownies, cupcakes, juices, coffees and much more.

• Average price for two: AED 50
• Location: ENOC Petrol Station, Tripoli Street, Al Warqa 2
• Contact: 60-058-8885
• Timings: 24 hours

TEXAS CHICKEN

If you loved fried chicken, Texas Chicken is your best bet among Al Warqa restaurants. With its extensive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, you can try the crunchy jalapeno burger, tex supreme burger, fried chicken, tenders, chicken nuggets and much more. Known for its yummy offerings at lower prices, Texas Chicken is a go-to fast food joint.

• Average price for two: AED 70
• Location: ENOC Petrol Station, Tripoli Street, Al Warqa 2
• Contact: 60-052-2224
• Timings: 24 hours

MAMA’ESH

Mama’esh is another Al Warqa restaurant that serves delicious Palestinian and Lebanese cuisines. It is located in Aswaaq Mall and features some of the best local dishes that you will find anywhere in Dubai. Some of the popular dishes at Mama’esh are oven-baked chicken shawarma wrap, kofta & hummus wrap, chicken & cheese fatayer, labneh & za’atar mana’esh, mix cheese mana’esh and other delicacies. Famed for their big portions, the pretty decor and warm ambience also keep drawing in the customers.

• Average price for two: AED 90
• Location: Aswaaq Mall, Al Warqa 3, Al Warqa, Dubai
• Contact: 60-054-8287
• Timings: 07:00 am – 01:00 am

POPEYES

Another spot to get your fried chicken or fast food fix is Popeyes, the American fast food chain restaurant in Al Warqaa. Tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, chicken wraps, chicken popcorn, fish, shrimp are popular on the menu here. Their chicken marination methods give the food a unique taste, and their Cajun French Fries are a particular customer favourite.

• Average price for two: AED 50
• Location: Nouakchott Street, Al Warqa 4
• Contact: +971-54-405-4503
• Timings: 11:00 am – 03:00 am

KFC

If you are in the mood for finger lickin’ chicken, head over to KFC, which has a franchise in Al Warqaa. Known for their trademark fried chicken which is popular all over, you can enjoy signature KFC recipes such as zingers, fried chicken, wings, hot shots, twisters, chicken strips and much more. Try dine-in, take away or delivery here.

• Average price for two: AED 60
• Location: Al Jabri Building, Beside SM Quezon Supermarket, Al Warqa 2
• Contact: 60-052-2252
• Timings: 10:00 am – 03:00 am

DUNKIN’

If you love the coffee and doughnuts combo, you’ll be delighted to find out that Al Warqa restaurants also include a Dunkin’ branch! Grab your favourite doughnuts and sweet treats, as well as their signature beverages, to dine in or on the go. Check out their all-day breakfast menu, or savour one of their sandwiches or eclairs.

• Average price for two: AED 45
• Location: Aswaaq Supermarket, Al Warqa
• Contact: +971-4-586-5038
• Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

EAT & DRINK

If you haven’t had enough of Al Warqa restaurants, head over to Eat & Drink restaurant Al Warqa. The local restaurant chain that serves a mix of standard Arabic, Chinese and Indian foods is a well-known name in the UAE. One of the most popular restaurants in Al Warqaa, the no-fuss budget eatery offers a great variety of dishes. Some of their in-demand items are charcoal chicken, grilled chicken, prawns fry, chicken tandoori spicy, chicken biryani, sliced duck & mushroom and others.

• Average price for two: AED 100
• Location: Opposite Home Need Supermarket, Al Warqa, Dubai
• Contact: +971-52-379-6516
• Timings: 10:00 am – 01:00 am

OTHER RESTAURANTS

You can also try out a few other Al Warqa cafes and restaurants, such as:

GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEES

• Location: ENOC Petrol Station, Tripoli Street, Al Warqa, Dubai

QUMASHA CAFE & RESTAURANT

• Location: Ground Floor, Al Warqa Mall, Tripoli Street, Al Warqa, Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-832-2228

PIZZA HUT

• Location: Al Jabri Building, Beside SM Quezon Supermarket, Al Warqa 2
• Contact: 60-056-9999

ASTORIA BURGER

• Location: Al Raqi Building, Al Warqa
• Contact: +971-4-283-3339

FOODBAY

• Location: Shop 1, Al Mashroom Building, 23 Street, Al Warqa, Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-232-3623

Basically, anything you want to eat is available at Al Warqaa restaurants. If you are a fan of all-you-can-eat meals, check out the top buffet restaurants in Dubai. For more high-end cuisine offerings, check out the top Michelin star chef restaurants in Dubai. You can also check out restaurants in Bay Avenue Dubai if you wish to expand your culinary horizons.

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Al Warqaa is not only popular for its amazing restaurants; it is also one of the most popular areas to rent villas in Dubai as per Bayut’s property market report 2019.