Table Grills
DIY table grills bring fresh, hot barbecue directly to the table, making the meal interactive rather than a standard buffet.
Absolute Barbecues
Al Sufouh
Absolute Barbecues in Al Sufouh is an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet where DIY grills sit on the tables for freshly served starters. Alongside the buffet, guests can browse counters such as the live dessert counter, making it a lively choice for family meals and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
9,541 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wide Variety
Reviews describe a substantial spread with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian grills, starters, Indian mains and desserts.
Dessert Counters
The live dessert counter includes crowd-pleasers such as jalebi, brownies, premium ice creams and a chocolate fountain.
Celebration Extras
Birthday and anniversary visits can include a cake, and one family received a framed photo after celebrating their anniversary.
Fresh Grills
Prawns, fish, chicken, kebabs and paneer are repeatedly described as fresh, flavorful and well cooked.
Clean Facilities
One visit specifically noted neat handwashing and washroom areas, alongside a family-friendly setting.
What to Eat at Absolute Barbecues How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Absolute Barbecues, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Absolute Barbecues got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Barbecue pineapple Net +2
“The veg food was delicious — especially the live grill and the barbecue pineapple 🍍🔥.”
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“The veg food was delicious — especially the live grill and the barbecue pineapple 🍍🔥.”November 2025
“The food was delicious — especially the live grill and the barbecue pineapple 🍍🔥.”October 2025
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Crispy corn Net +2
“I loved trying out the crispy corn, grilled pineapple and the paan shot ice cream.”
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“I loved trying out the crispy corn, grilled pineapple and the paan shot ice cream.”June 2026
“Can't pick a name.. Cheesy potatoes and crispy corn to begin with is really good...”August 2026
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Jalebi Net +2
“Desserts were worth breaking ur diet😉 😉... Overall amazing experience... Must try their jalebi and pan shots Icecream... And do try the vanilla and gulab jamun combo”
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“Desserts were worth breaking ur diet😉 😉... Overall amazing experience... Must try their jalebi and pan shots Icecream... And do try the vanilla and gulab jamun combo”August 2026
“We had corporate booking here , food and ambience are excellent, lot veg options even in barbecue also , live pani poori , chat , live desserts like brownies , jalebi , premium ice creams are highlighted.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Barbeque chicken Net +1
“I fell in love with the shrimp, pineapple and chicken bbq. The appetizer is already a blast. The mains were amazing. The drinks are spectacular specially the mojito selections.”
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“I fell in love with the shrimp, pineapple and chicken bbq. The appetizer is already a blast. The mains were amazing. The drinks are spectacular specially the mojito selections.”July 2025
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Brownies Net +1
“We had corporate booking here , food and ambience are excellent, lot veg options even in barbecue also , live pani poori , chat , live desserts like brownies , jalebi , premium ice creams are highlighted.”
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“We had corporate booking here , food and ambience are excellent, lot veg options even in barbecue also , live pani poori , chat , live desserts like brownies , jalebi , premium ice creams are highlighted.”December 2025
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Butter roti Net +1
“The butter roti was freshly served...”
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“The butter roti was freshly served...”August 2026
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Cheesy potatoes Net +1
“Can't pick a name.. Cheesy potatoes and crispy corn to begin with is really good...”
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“Can't pick a name.. Cheesy potatoes and crispy corn to begin with is really good...”August 2026
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Chocolate fountain Net +1
“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”
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“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”August 2025
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Creamy potato Net +1
“Food was surprisingly nice! Nongrilled mutton, creamy potato (from the server) and briyanis were the highlights for us.”
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“Food was surprisingly nice! Nongrilled mutton, creamy potato (from the server) and briyanis were the highlights for us.”November 2025
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Dalmakhni Net +1
“Prawns and fish were absolutely amazing...biryani Dalmakhni very tasty....”
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“Prawns and fish were absolutely amazing...biryani Dalmakhni very tasty....”August 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The menu is limited, featuring items like grilled chicken, fish, and prawns, but each dish is well-prepared and flavorful.”
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“The menu is limited, featuring items like grilled chicken, fish, and prawns, but each dish is well-prepared and flavorful.”October 2025
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Grilled pineapple Net +1
“I loved trying out the crispy corn, grilled pineapple and the paan shot ice cream.”
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“I loved trying out the crispy corn, grilled pineapple and the paan shot ice cream.”June 2026
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Hot jalebis Net +1
“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”
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“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”August 2025
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Live pani poori Net +1
“We had corporate booking here , food and ambience are excellent, lot veg options even in barbecue also , live pani poori , chat , live desserts like brownies , jalebi , premium ice creams are highlighted.”
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“We had corporate booking here , food and ambience are excellent, lot veg options even in barbecue also , live pani poori , chat , live desserts like brownies , jalebi , premium ice creams are highlighted.”December 2025
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Maggi Net +1
“There was a separate chat and pasta corner,my kiddos love the Maggi.”
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“There was a separate chat and pasta corner,my kiddos love the Maggi.”August 2025
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Nongrilled mutton Net +1
“Food was surprisingly nice! Nongrilled mutton, creamy potato (from the server) and briyanis were the highlights for us.”
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“Food was surprisingly nice! Nongrilled mutton, creamy potato (from the server) and briyanis were the highlights for us.”November 2025
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Paneer grill Net +1
“Very tasty grilled items. Paneer grill was super and also chicken, Prawns and fish. So many varieties of food to chose from.”
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“Very tasty grilled items. Paneer grill was super and also chicken, Prawns and fish. So many varieties of food to chose from.”April 2026
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Peanut salad Net +1
“Salad and chats amazingly especially the peanut salad was awesome...”
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“Salad and chats amazingly especially the peanut salad was awesome...”August 2026
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Pineapple bbq Net +1
“I fell in love with the shrimp, pineapple and chicken bbq. The appetizer is already a blast. The mains were amazing. The drinks are spectacular specially the mojito selections.”
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“I fell in love with the shrimp, pineapple and chicken bbq. The appetizer is already a blast. The mains were amazing. The drinks are spectacular specially the mojito selections.”July 2025
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Rolled ice cream Net +1
“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”
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“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”August 2025
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Shrimp bbq Net +1
“I fell in love with the shrimp, pineapple and chicken bbq. The appetizer is already a blast. The mains were amazing. The drinks are spectacular specially the mojito selections.”
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Review excerpts
“I fell in love with the shrimp, pineapple and chicken bbq. The appetizer is already a blast. The mains were amazing. The drinks are spectacular specially the mojito selections.”July 2025
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Soft gulab jamuns Net +1
“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”
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“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”August 2025
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Vanilla and gulab jamun combo Net +1
“Desserts were worth breaking ur diet😉 😉... Overall amazing experience... Must try their jalebi and pan shots Icecream... And do try the vanilla and gulab jamun combo”
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“Desserts were worth breaking ur diet😉 😉... Overall amazing experience... Must try their jalebi and pan shots Icecream... And do try the vanilla and gulab jamun combo”August 2026
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Warm halwa Net +1
“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”
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“The buffet itself was loaded with classic Indian favorites, and the desserts were a showstopper — hot jalebis, soft gulab jamuns, warm halwa, a chocolate fountain, and even rolled ice cream made fresh!”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve ahead for weekend visits; a review says weekdays are more comfortable because weekends can be crowded.
Use Parking. If driving, check the underground parking and use the backside entrance; RTA parking was also reported outside the building.
Try Counters. Make time for the chaat counter and live dessert counter rather than focusing only on the table grill.
Ask Inclusions. Ask about the buffet inclusions: one reviewer said menu items could also be ordered within the buffet price.
Save Dessert. Leave room for the dessert section, especially jalebi with rabdi, pan-flavoured ice cream or the chocolate fountain.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sidra Tower - 21 Al Noor St
Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Busy Weekends
Weekends can be crowded, which may make the meal less comfortable without advance planning.
Dining Noise
Tables can be loud, and one reviewer noted there is no background music to soften the noise.
Metro Distance
The restaurant is described as a little far from the metro, so public-transport users should allow extra travel time.
No Tipping
One reviewer liked the service but disliked that staff could not receive tips.
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The Bottom Line
Absolute Barbecues in Al Sufouh revolves around a buffet and live barbecue grills built into each table. You can cook through an assortment of vegetarian and non-vegetarian starters, then move on to Indian mains and desserts. The chaat counter, grilled prawns and kebabs, and live dessert counter are among the details reviewers return to most often.
Dessert is not an afterthought here. Reviews mention hot jalebi, gulab jamun, brownies, premium ice creams, a chocolate fountain and pan-flavoured ice cream; the jalebi with rabdi and vanilla-and-gulab-jamun combination are particularly useful names to look for. The spread also includes dishes such as biryani, dal makhni, crispy corn and grilled pineapple.
The lively atmosphere works well for family gatherings, birthdays and anniversaries. Celebration touches reported by guests include cake cutting and, in one case, a framed family photo presented at the end. Service is frequently described as attentive and quick, with staff checking on tables and guiding guests through the food.
Plan weekend visits carefully: reviews say weekends can be crowded, while weekdays feel more comfortable. Drivers reported underground parking with a backside entrance, but the restaurant is a little far from the metro. One reviewer also found the dining room noisy because there is no background music, and another noted that tipping is not allowed.