Al Bait Al Qadeem Restaurant مطعم البيت القديم

Name: Al Bait Al Qadeem Restaurant مطعم البيت القديم
Address: عين عريك-الشارع الرئيسي-اول البلد - beside heritage guest house, Deira, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142256111

Deira

Restaurant Closed 04 225 6111

Al Bait Al Qadeem is a traditional restaurant in Deira where Emirati, Iranian and Indian cooking comes with a strong old-Dubai setting. Customers come for generous shared meals such as Emirati platters, grilled fish and local breads, served inside a beautifully preserved historic house.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,507 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Historic setting

The restaurant occupies a historic house filled with traditional details, giving a meal a genuine old-Dubai atmosphere.

Large portions

Many dishes are large enough to share, with reviewers describing one main as more than enough for two people.

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What to Eat at Al Bait Al Qadeem Restaurant مطعم البيت القديم

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Bait Al Qadeem Restaurant مطعم البيت القديم, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Hummus Net +4

“Food is tasty especially arabic menu and BBQ items like kabab, rice, hummus, etc”
Ash Net +2

“The best ash we’ve had . Also the dissertation plate, pure indulgence. Highly recommended to visit”
Dates Net +2

“The dips, bread, coffee n dates were excellent.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Ansjovie saus Net +1

“Exelent nanbread to dip into ansjovie saus as a complementary starter with a nice cucumber drink.”
Beef kebab Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Chicken indian briyani rice Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Chicken kebab Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Dissertation plate Net +1

“The best ash we’ve had . Also the dissertation plate, pure indulgence. Highly recommended to visit”
Egg plant dip Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Emerati stew chicken Net +1

“Food is ok, the Emerati stew chicken we ordered was great and goes really well with the freshly made bread.”
Emirati platter Net +1

“She took the time to explain the dishes and recommended the Emirati platter, dips and salad platter, and the freshly baked local bread, all of which were absolutely delicious.”
Emirati prawn briyani Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Freshly baked local bread Net +1

“She took the time to explain the dishes and recommended the Emirati platter, dips and salad platter, and the freshly baked local bread, all of which were absolutely delicious.”
Grill king prawns Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Grill lamb cutlets Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Grilled fish Net +1

“Loved the Grilled Fish (From the Emirati section).”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“Variety was great, we had Emarati, Indian and Iranian mixed in the platter, the grilled prawns were particularly a favorite of mine!”
Iranian saffron rice Net +1

“We pick a sharing dish for 2 people, consisting of 3 kinds of flavours rice ( Emirati prawn briyani, Iranian saffron rice and Chicken Indian briyani rice)assorted grill king prawns , grill lamb cutlets, chicken kebab and beef kebab. And we ordered salad,hummus and egg plant dip to go with it. Huge meal for the 2 of us.Delicious and we were glad to try it.”
Local gahwa Net +1

“For dessert, we had the luqaimat with a cup of local Gahwa, which was the perfect way to end the meal.”
Local mixed seafood majboos Net +1

“Their local mixed seafood majboos was really delicious, highly recommend.”
Luqaimat Net +1

“For dessert, we had the luqaimat with a cup of local Gahwa, which was the perfect way to end the meal.”
Mix grill Net +1

“Coming to the food, we tried mix grill, with salad, hummus drinks & more & everything that we had was delish...The portions were huge, the prices were reasonable.”
Mix of grill meat Net +1

“We order mix of grill meat adviced by Farha, great choice and additionally mix of salads. Local breat as well. All was great!”
Mixed grilled meats Net +1

“Mixed grilled meats were also quite nicely made.”
Parsley salad Net +1

“The parsley salad was also very good.”
Regag Net +1

“Ash, a Persian vegetable soup and Regag, a thin Emirati bread filled with egg and cheese.”
Rose cucumber Net +1

“We went on a summery afternoon and their refreshing welcome drink (rose cucumber) made it all worth it.”
Salad platter Net +1

“She took the time to explain the dishes and recommended the Emirati platter, dips and salad platter, and the freshly baked local bread, all of which were absolutely delicious.”
Shrimp biryani Net +1

“We ordered vegetable samosas and shrimp biryani, and wow — rich flavours, perfectly balanced spices, and clearly cooked with care. This is comfort food with soul.”
Tabboulah Net +1

“The hummus and tabboulah were particular highlights along with the welcome and great service.”
Vegetable samosas Net +1

“We ordered vegetable samosas and shrimp biryani, and wow — rich flavours, perfectly balanced spices, and clearly cooked with care. This is comfort food with soul.”
Curry chicken stew Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Curry chicken stew was just average.”

Drinks 4

Arabic coffee Net +1

“Finished the meal with excellent Arabic coffee and dates.”
Cucumber drink Net +1

“Exelent nanbread to dip into ansjovie saus as a complementary starter with a nice cucumber drink.”
Rose water Net +1

“They having starter rose water is fantastic..”
Welcome water Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I liked that they served us welcome water, and it has this nice taste like saffron.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Biryani Net −1

“Only one small biryani plate was served, with very little food.”
Moutabal Net −1

“Service: We ordered moutabal, they gave us hummus. When moutabal came, it tastes like flour.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Share dishes. Plan to share mains: one reviewer found a single dish enough for two, while another shared one main between four people.

Ask for guidance. Ask the server to explain unfamiliar local dishes and how they are traditionally eaten; reviewers found that guidance useful.

Plan the visit

Practical details

عين عريك-الشارع الرئيسي-اول البلد - beside heritage guest house

Al Ras, Dubai

04 225 6111

Mon	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Service inconsistency

Service can slip: one late dinner involved an unhappy employee and a plate being placed on the table without eye contact.

Parking difficulty

Parking can be difficult in the surrounding area, so allow extra time if you are driving.

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The Bottom Line

Al Bait Al Qadeem is a traditional restaurant in Deira for diners who want Emirati and Persian food in a historic old-Dubai setting. You can order local mixed seafood majboos, grilled fish, mixed grills, ash soup or Emirati sharing platters, with breads, dips, Arabic coffee and dates also appearing in the reviews. The setting is a major part of the visit.

Customers describe a beautifully preserved historic house, traditional seating, lanterns and an atmosphere that feels like a lesson in Dubai’s past. The menu stretches beyond Emirati cooking into Iranian and Indian dishes, so it works well for groups with different tastes. Portions are consistently described as generous: one dish may cover two people, and shared platters have sometimes produced several days of leftovers.

There are a few practical cautions. Parking is difficult around the area, and service has been excellent for many diners but noticeably poor on at least one late dinner. A review also raised concerns about seafood freshness, another mentioned food arriving less hot than expected, and a group noticed a smell in the inner halls.

Visiting at a quieter time and asking staff to explain unfamiliar dishes should make the experience easier.