Best kunafa in Sharjah

• Feras Sweets
• Sallora Sweets
• Al Samadi Sweets
• Shakh Al Konafa
• Gulf Pastry
• Bait Al Kunafa
• Nabeel Nafisah Sweets
• Kullaj Omar

A fine cloud of noodle-like pastry made with semolina dough and soaked in a sugary syrup served typically with cheese or cream, kunafa is a signature Middle Eastern dessert. Apart from the locals, this irresistible sweet dish is popular with the expat population in the UAE. In this post, MyBayut brings you a list of bakeries and restaurants where you can find the best kunafa in Sharjah. 

Feras Sweets

A name that is synonymous with the best kunafa in Sharjah, Feras Sweets is a national favourite and has outlets in other emirates too. Served piping hot with a generous helping of sugary syrup, the Feras kunafa receives exceptionally good reviews.

For a unique take on the popular dish, try the Mix Kunafa at Feras Sweets. Other options on the menu from the Arabic sweet shop include Baklava. The Arabic dessert parlour also offers an assortment of savoury dishes for lunch and dinner too; with which kunafa can be a perfect accompaniment.

Feras Sweets has branches in Al Majaz, Abu Shagara and Al Taawun so you can be sure to find an outlet one near you.

• Location: Bukhatir Tower, Al Majaz, Corniche Street | Salem Bin Omer Street, Abu Shagara, Opposite Day to Day
• Contact: +971-6-554-8114 | +971-6-555-2372
• Opening hours: 09:00 am to 12:00 am 

Sallora Sweets

Another place for the best kunafa in Sharjah is Sallora Sweets. This sweet shop specialises in a range of Middle Eastern desserts. Kunafa prices here vary according to the type and quantity you choose. For example, kunafa served with coarse cheese is available for AED 52. The Bain Narain, kunafa with thick cheese, is understandably more expensive at AED 63.

• Location: Danat Al Khan Building, ground floor, Al Taawun, Sharjah
• Contact: +971-6-526-8282
• Opening hours: 07:00 am to 02:00 am 

Al Samadi Sweets

Known for its utterly delicious Arabic and Lebanese sweets, Al Samadi is also one of many notable kunafa places in Sharjah. For the best experience, we recommend their signature kunafa dish served with fresh cream. The AED 89 price tag might seem a bit steep; but once that first spoonful goes into your mouth, the expense will be well worth it. 

• Location: Al Majaz 3, Bin Salim Building, ground floor
• Contact: +971-6-574-3432
• Opening hours: 09:00 am to 11:00 pm

Shakh Al Konafa

With nothing but the Arabic dessert on the menu, Shakh Al Konafa is a natural pick when it comes to the best places for kunafa in Sharjah. Depending on your personal choice, you can order the dish with cheese, cream, almonds or pistachios.

• Location: Opposite Radisson Blu Hotel, Al Mujarrah, Sharjah
• Contact: +971-5-529-1181
• Opening hours: 09:30 am to 12:00 am

Gulf Pastry

One of the more notable kunafa shops in Sharjah, Gulf Pastry has Kunafa dough for purchase at AED 20. Other items on the dessert menu include Babousa and Ma’amoul. 

• Location: Opposite Old Defence Camp Gate, University City | Halwan Suburb, near ADNIC petrol station
• Contact: +971-6-544-0289, +971-6-5444-0283 | +971-6-567-4400, +971-6-567-4004
• Opening hours: Timings vary in branches

Bait Al Kunafa

As the name suggests, Bait Al Kunafa serves several varieties of the dessert. Its also a budget-friendly option for your kunafa cravings, with a plate going for as low as AED 10. Depending on what you fancy at the moment, you can order the Nutella, Ice Cream, Chocolate or Pistachio and Cream Kunafa. 

• Location: Behind Citymax Hotel, Abu Shagar
• Contact: +971-6-554-1808
• Opening hours: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am

Nabeel Nafisah Sweets

Nabeel Nafisah Sweets is another reasonable place for kunafa in Sharjah. Some of the popular here include cheese and cream-based varieties of the dish for prices starting from AED 10. Apart from kunafa, diners may also indulge in other sweet alternatives like Mahalabia — a milk-based dessert with cream — and Madloka which is a cold semolina pudding. 

• Location: Jamal Abdul Nasir Road, Opposite Al Majaz Park, Al Majaz
• Contact: +971-6-544-7008
• Opening hours: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm

Kullaj Omar

Kullaj is a popular Middle Eastern dessert and can be a great alternate to kunafa if you can’t find a kunafa place nearby. Kulaj Omar serves the best versions of the Palestinian sweet in the emirate. Made from a special kind of dough stuffed with “Nabulsi”, a type of cheese, the treat is best eaten warm.  

• Location: Opposite Al Majaz Park, Al Majaz
• Contact: +971-6-538-9898
• Opening hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 am 

That’s a wrap of our picks of places with the best kunafa in Sharjah. Looking for eateries with more extensive menus? Consider our comprehensive guide on budget-friendly restaurants in Sharjah. To discover more traditional Middle Eastern desserts, visit the places specialising in Arabic sweets in Sharjah.

Don’t live in this emirate? To make your search easier, consider the many places you can get kunafa in Dubai. Similarly, there are some top places to buy Arabic sweets as well as amazing cookies in Dubai.

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