Afghani Pulao
The family Afghani pulao set comes with juicy chicken and meat, decadent rice and enough food for the whole family.
Al Kabab Al Afghani Marina
Dubai Marina
Al Kabab Al Afghani Marina is an Afghan restaurant in Dubai Marina, with traditional rice-and-meat dishes, kebabs and a Turkish menu. Reviews particularly point to the family Afghani pulao set and outdoor dining with Marina views, with shisha also available.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,896 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kashkash Kebab
Kashkash kebab is a standout order, with one returning customer travelling across Dubai specifically for it.
Marina Views
Outdoor seating gives diners views across Dubai Marina, boats and the surrounding towers.
Generous Portions
Several reviews describe substantial servings; one rice plate was said to feed two people, while a platter for four served six.
Shisha
Shisha is available, and one review found it smooth and long-lasting alongside the outdoor dining experience.
Turkish Menu
The Turkish menu is a useful alternative to the Afghan dishes, with reviewers specifically praising its variety and taste.
Birthday Help
The restaurant accommodated a birthday gathering and helped make the celebration work beyond the reviewer’s expectations.
Fast Service
Many reviewers found service quick, including one who described the waiting time for food as very reasonable.
What to Eat at Al Kabab Al Afghani Marina 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 Al Kabab Al Afghani Marina, 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 Al Kabab Al Afghani Marina got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kashkhash kebab platter Net +3
“Food was great, we loved the Kashkhash Kebab platter.”
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“Food was great, we loved the Kashkhash Kebab platter.”December 2025
“Come from the other side of Dubai just to eat here.. get their Kash Kash Kebab its BRILLIANT.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Chicken boti Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Boti and Chicken Wings With Rice. Both of these orders felt so satisfying! Especially that they each got served with rice, French fries vegetable salad bowl and the Afghani version of the Chutney which tasted yoghurt-herbal. We kind of felt the chicken dry so I assume that it needs less time on the cooking flame. These 2 dishes though are the best 2 dishes on their menu.”
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“We ordered Chicken Boti and Chicken Wings With Rice. Both of these orders felt so satisfying! Especially that they each got served with rice, French fries vegetable salad bowl and the Afghani version of the Chutney which tasted yoghurt-herbal. We kind of felt the chicken dry so I assume that it needs less time on the cooking flame. These 2 dishes though are the best 2 dishes on their menu.”March 2022
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“We tasted their Chicken Mandi which was Amazing and so authentic.”
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“We tasted their Chicken Mandi which was Amazing and so authentic.”November 2024
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Chicken platter Net +1
“Chicken platter is what we had, and it surely didn’t disappoint any of us.”
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“Chicken platter is what we had, and it surely didn’t disappoint any of us.”April 2020
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Chicken wings with rice Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Boti and Chicken Wings With Rice. Both of these orders felt so satisfying! Especially that they each got served with rice, French fries vegetable salad bowl and the Afghani version of the Chutney which tasted yoghurt-herbal. We kind of felt the chicken dry so I assume that it needs less time on the cooking flame. These 2 dishes though are the best 2 dishes on their menu.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Chicken Boti and Chicken Wings With Rice. Both of these orders felt so satisfying! Especially that they each got served with rice, French fries vegetable salad bowl and the Afghani version of the Chutney which tasted yoghurt-herbal. We kind of felt the chicken dry so I assume that it needs less time on the cooking flame. These 2 dishes though are the best 2 dishes on their menu.”March 2022
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Delicious hummus Net +1
“The menu is very diverse, with generous platters, plenty of meat, fresh pita and delicious hummus. Every bite was a burst of flavor — highly recommended!”
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“The menu is very diverse, with generous platters, plenty of meat, fresh pita and delicious hummus. Every bite was a burst of flavor — highly recommended!”February 2026
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Family afghani pulao set Net +1
“Loved their family afghani pulao set! Their chicken and meat is juicy and the rice is decadent. Filling for the whole family!”
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“Loved their family afghani pulao set! Their chicken and meat is juicy and the rice is decadent. Filling for the whole family!”June 2026
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Fresh pita Net +1
“The menu is very diverse, with generous platters, plenty of meat, fresh pita and delicious hummus. Every bite was a burst of flavor — highly recommended!”
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“The menu is very diverse, with generous platters, plenty of meat, fresh pita and delicious hummus. Every bite was a burst of flavor — highly recommended!”February 2026
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Grill fish Net +1
“Great food. The first time trying Al Afghanistan food and it is so much better than i thought. The rice cooked with dry raisin and mutton is so tasty, the mutton is tender and still moist. I also love the grill fish. A Chill night, watching the Dubai Marina, enjoy authentic foods and the viber couldnt be better.”
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“Great food. The first time trying Al Afghanistan food and it is so much better than i thought. The rice cooked with dry raisin and mutton is so tasty, the mutton is tender and still moist. I also love the grill fish. A Chill night, watching the Dubai Marina, enjoy authentic foods and the viber couldnt be better.”January 2026
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Kanafa Net +1
“Tea is the best and kanafa sweetish must try.”
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“Tea is the best and kanafa sweetish must try.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Very good food and nice service osam view specially I like Lamb chops”
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“Very good food and nice service osam view specially I like Lamb chops”May 2026
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Lamb kebabs Net +1
“I stumbled upon this place while searching for afghani food for lunch but weren’t quite satisfied. The rice wasn’t fresh and the flavors were lacking. The lamb kebabs did make up for it, they were juicy and tender.”
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“I stumbled upon this place while searching for afghani food for lunch but weren’t quite satisfied. The rice wasn’t fresh and the flavors were lacking. The lamb kebabs did make up for it, they were juicy and tender.”April 2025
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Platter for four Net +1
“We tried platter for four & the portion was good enough to serve 6 people.”
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“We tried platter for four & the portion was good enough to serve 6 people.”October 2020
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Qabli pulao with kebab Net +1
“I had the qabli pulao with kebab and the kashkash kaba platter. Great food and great atmosphere.”
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“I had the qabli pulao with kebab and the kashkash kaba platter. Great food and great atmosphere.”February 2026
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Rice cooked with dry raisin and mutton Net +1
“Great food. The first time trying Al Afghanistan food and it is so much better than i thought. The rice cooked with dry raisin and mutton is so tasty, the mutton is tender and still moist. I also love the grill fish. A Chill night, watching the Dubai Marina, enjoy authentic foods and the viber couldnt be better.”
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Review excerpts
“Great food. The first time trying Al Afghanistan food and it is so much better than i thought. The rice cooked with dry raisin and mutton is so tasty, the mutton is tender and still moist. I also love the grill fish. A Chill night, watching the Dubai Marina, enjoy authentic foods and the viber couldnt be better.”January 2026
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Shami kebabs Net +1
“Excellent shami kebabs and Azizi manager service staff ramadan and baber served with lot of happiness and with beautiful smile.”
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“Excellent shami kebabs and Azizi manager service staff ramadan and baber served with lot of happiness and with beautiful smile.”February 2026
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“We really enjoyed the dishes though the tabbouleh was a bit dry. But tastes good the same.”
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“We really enjoyed the dishes though the tabbouleh was a bit dry. But tastes good the same.”February 2026
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Tea Net +1
“Tea is the best and kanafa sweetish must try.”
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Review excerpts
“Tea is the best and kanafa sweetish must try.”February 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken with rice Net −1
“Ordered meat with rice 55D very very bad smell and taste, then i returned it and ordered chicken with rice 60D Worest than first one”
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“Ordered meat with rice 55D very very bad smell and taste, then i returned it and ordered chicken with rice 60D Worest than first one”November 2025
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Meat with rice Net −1
“Ordered meat with rice 55D very very bad smell and taste, then i returned it and ordered chicken with rice 60D Worest than first one”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered meat with rice 55D very very bad smell and taste, then i returned it and ordered chicken with rice 60D Worest than first one”November 2025
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Blue orange mojito Net −1
“We thought that their drinks are very tasty considering the food quality. However, this wasn't the case. We felt that their drinks are overpriced for their flavours. Our drinks were Kabab Al-Afghani Mojito and Blue Orange Mojito.”
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“We thought that their drinks are very tasty considering the food quality. However, this wasn't the case. We felt that their drinks are overpriced for their flavours. Our drinks were Kabab Al-Afghani Mojito and Blue Orange Mojito.”March 2022
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Kabab al-afghani mojito Net −1
“We thought that their drinks are very tasty considering the food quality. However, this wasn't the case. We felt that their drinks are overpriced for their flavours. Our drinks were Kabab Al-Afghani Mojito and Blue Orange Mojito.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We thought that their drinks are very tasty considering the food quality. However, this wasn't the case. We felt that their drinks are overpriced for their flavours. Our drinks were Kabab Al-Afghani Mojito and Blue Orange Mojito.”March 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Find Afghan Dishes. If you want Afghan food rather than Turkish options, check the end of the menu where the Afghan dishes are listed.
Share Rice. Consider sharing a rice plate: one reviewer said the portions were large enough for two people.
Choose Outdoors. For the full setting, choose outdoor seating for the Marina and lake views, especially when the weather is comfortable.
Ask About Afghan. Ask the waiters to point out the Afghan dishes if you are unfamiliar with the menu; reviewers describe them as meat served with rice.
Check Freshness. If visiting at an unusually quiet time, check that dishes are freshly served; one 3pm visit found the food neither fresh nor warm.
Try Shisha. If you want to linger after dinner, shisha is available and was described as smooth and lasting for hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DAMAC Metro Station, Marina Hotel Apartments Building, Marina Walk - Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Lapses
One visit involved an incorrect order, an absent server and dismissive responses when help was requested.
Freshness Issues
A very quiet mid-afternoon visit was reported to have food that was not fresh or warm, while another review found the rice stale.
Small Kebab
One reviewer felt the kebab serving was unusually small, describing it as only a small skewer.
Dry Tabbouleh
The tabbouleh was described as somewhat dry, although the reviewer still found it tasty overall.
Slow Sauces
A review reported having to leave the table to request ketchup and mayonnaise more than once.
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The Bottom Line
Al Kabab Al Afghani Marina is a Dubai Marina restaurant for Afghan rice dishes, kebabs and grilled meat, with a Turkish menu for anyone dining with a mixed group. The family Afghani pulao set is a strong choice: reviewers describe juicy chicken and meat with decadent rice, while the Kashkash Kebab platter also attracts repeat visits. Chicken Mandi, lamb chops and grilled fish are other specifically mentioned orders.
Portions can be substantial. One reviewer said a single rice plate could feed two people, and another found a platter for four large enough for six. That makes it easier to share, although one customer felt a kebab serving was only a small skewer.
Prices are described as reasonable by several diners, but another called the meal a little expensive. The outdoor seating is a major part of the experience, with Marina, lake, tower and boat views; shisha is available for a longer evening. Service is often described as friendly and quick, and the restaurant has helped with birthday gatherings, but it is not perfectly consistent.
A review reported an incorrect order, an unattended server and dismissive replies, while another found food neither fresh nor warm during a quiet 3pm visit. If you are specifically after Afghan food, check the end of the menu or ask the waiters to point it out.