Al Damyati restaurant

Name: Al Damyati restaurant
Address: Street # 12D - 39 18A St, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143960001

Al Karama

Egyptian restaurant Open now 04 396 0001

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.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

3,930 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Lamb chops

The lamb chops are repeatedly praised as tender, juicy, smoky and well seasoned rather than dry or fatty.

Crisp falafel

Falafel arrives hot and crisp outside with a soft, flavorful centre; one reviewer enjoyed it even without sauce.

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What to Eat at Al Damyati restaurant

These items at Al Damyati restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Lamb chops Net +18

“The lamb chops were absolutely amazing—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
Falafel Net +14

“Even the falafel is on point, crispy outside, soft inside, full of flavor.”
Hummus Net +9

“The best lamp chops , tikka , kebab , salad and hummus at a very reasonable price.”
Grilled chicken Net +2

“Grilled chicken was good.”

Honorable mentions (30)

1Kg grilled meat with chops Net +1

“Very good grilled meat. We ordered the 1kg grilled meat with chops which is good enough for 3 person.”
1Kg mix platter Net +1

“I suggest you enjoy the 1kg mix platter - you can choose the chops or not that's optional. But let me assure you the food hits the spot and it is worth what they charge.”
1Kg mutton chops Net +1

“Specially to have great chops, its worth to spend. 1kg mutton chops 200 AED, the restaurent renovated very well, last timeI visited 2019, was kind of old.”
Arabic seekh kabab Net +1

“I have returned to this restaurant after a very long time and I'm happy I did so as the taste was just like before and I feel it's one of the best place to have Arabic seekh kabab and areesh.”
Arayees Net +1

“Heard a lot about the place we decided to try the Damyati special grill which had lamb and chicken grill items along with arayees which was served quickly with small salad, khooboos. the food was hot, fresh and amazing.. had a good experience will come back for more”
Areesh Net +1

“I have returned to this restaurant after a very long time and I'm happy I did so as the taste was just like before and I feel it's one of the best place to have Arabic seekh kabab and areesh.”
Bbq lamb chops Net +1

“From a person that loves to eat bbq lamb chops and come from New Zealand.”
Chaap Net +1

“The food here was good, and chaap is definitely a must-try. The taste was nice and the portion was decent.”
Chicken arayes Net +1

“The perfect chicken arayes added to this made our visit to this restaurant unforgettable.”
Chicken fatayer Net +1

“The chicken fatayer was soft and flavourful, and the eggs with cheese were comforting and done just right.”
Chicken with hummus Net +1

“I had the chicken with hummus for breakfast and loved it!”
Chops platter Net +1

“We had the chops platter for 50 AED. The lamb was super juicy and fabulously spiced, the hummus, spicy green chili sauce, and salad were fresh and delicious, and even the packaged pita bread was tasty!”
Damyati special grill Net +1

“Heard a lot about the place we decided to try the Damyati special grill which had lamb and chicken grill items along with arayees which was served quickly with small salad, khooboos. the food was hot, fresh and amazing.. had a good experience will come back for more”
Egg and potato sandwich Net +1

“The egg and potato sandwich is simple but satisfying, perfect if you want something quick and filling.”
Eggs with cheese Net +1

“The chicken fatayer was soft and flavourful, and the eggs with cheese were comforting and done just right.”
Falafel with beiruti hummus Net +1

“As vegetarians, we had the falafel with Beiruti hummus, and it was outstanding—some of the best in the area.”
Foul Net +1

“It was on my list for so long and finally got the chance to try their Hummus, Falafel, Mutton Chops and Foul and the taste of all the items were superbly amazing.”
Fried vegetable sandwich Net +1

“The fried vegetable sandwich is loaded with crisp veggies and has a nice light fried taste that does not feel too heavy.”
Grilled kebabs Net +1

“The grilled kebabs were also decent — flavourful enough and cooked well, though not particularly memorable.”
Hommos with chicken Net +1

“I recommend trying Chicken Tikka, Hommos with Chicken, and the Mix Grill.”
Hummus with meat Net +1

“Best hummus with meat in the town, creamy texture and nicely roasted meat.”
Kabab meat Net +1

“The Kabab meat was moist.”
Kabab sandwich Net +1

“The kabab sandwich has a good amount of meat, nicely grilled with some spices that make it really flavorful.”
Mix grill Net +1

“I recommend trying Chicken Tikka, Hommos with Chicken, and the Mix Grill.”
Mix platter Net +1

“Mix platter highly recommended.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The lamb chops and mixed grill are must-try dishes. The distinct Arabic spices open up a new world of flavors.”
Packaged pita bread Net +1

“We had the chops platter for 50 AED. The lamb was super juicy and fabulously spiced, the hummus, spicy green chili sauce, and salad were fresh and delicious, and even the packaged pita bread was tasty!”
Pita Net +1

“Pita was so soft, and made it easy to scoop the hummus, pickled veggies and other condiments.”
Spicy green chili sauce Net +1

“We had the chops platter for 50 AED. The lamb was super juicy and fabulously spiced, the hummus, spicy green chili sauce, and salad were fresh and delicious, and even the packaged pita bread was tasty!”
Tikka meat Net +1

“The Tikka meat and Lamb chops were nice.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order ahead. Call ahead for lamb chops or reserve during busy periods; one reviewer specifically recommends ordering chops in advance.

Confirm payment. Ask whether your specific meal accepts card before ordering, and keep cash available for lamb-chop orders.

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Practical details

Street # 12D - 39 18A St

Al Karama, Dubai

04 396 0001

Mon	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Cash confusion

Several reviews report being told lamb chops required cash, while another customer says the owner confirmed cards are accepted.

Parking hassle

Parking around the restaurant can be difficult, with paid street spaces and heavy traffic outside.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

50 AED

chops platter

“We had the chops platter for 50 AED”

Google review · May 2025

200 AED

1 kg mutton chops

“1 kg chops comes with 16 pieces at 200 AED”

Google review · January 2023

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The Bottom Line

Al Damyati is a straightforward Egyptian restaurant in Al Karama where grilled food is the main draw. Lamb chops are the headline order: reviewers describe them as tender, juicy, smoky and well seasoned, with one 1kg grilled-meat order said to be enough for three people. Kebabs, tikka and grilled chicken also receive solid mentions.

The supporting dishes are useful rather than incidental. Falafel is often crisp outside and soft inside, while the hummus ranges from smooth and nutty to merely acceptable depending on the visit. Meat orders may include Egyptian bread, salad, pickles, garlic sauce, tahina and green chilli with lemon sauce, so the table can feel generous even when individual portions do not.

This is a casual, no-frills place with a clean, relaxed setting and a separate family seating area. It suits a quick meal, takeaway or an informal group dinner more than a polished night out. Service is often fast and friendly, though a few diners encountered rude or uninterested waiters.

Plan around the practical quirks. Weekend evenings can be very busy, parking is difficult and usually paid, and lamb chops have reportedly sold out. Confirm card payment for your order and carry cash, especially if chops are the reason for visiting.