Al Kabab Al Afghani

Name: Al Kabab Al Afghani
Address: Building Number D-04, CBD Building Near Spain, Al Warsan Area, International City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600522554

International City

Afghan restaurant Closed 0 600 522 554

Al Kabab Al Afghani is an Afghan restaurant in International City known for generous pulao portions, tender meat and traditional barbecue. Reviews also point to outdoor seating and a relaxed, family-friendly setting, though parking and pricing can affect the visit.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

1,399 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pulao portions

The pulao servings are notably large; one plate was described as enough for two or three people.

Tender meat

Several reviews praise the pulao meat as tender and juicy, especially when paired with the fragrant rice, raisins and carrots.

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What to Eat at Al Kabab Al Afghani

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Kabab Al Afghani, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Peshawari karahi Net +2

“We order peshawari karahi,channa masala and afghani pulao with their signature roti. All were yummy and tasty but chana salan I didn't like much.”
Qabli pulao with meat Net +2

“Amazing Qabli pulao with meat Thank you Afghan”

Honorable mentions (20)

Chicken peshawari karahi Net +1

“Nice place, best Afghani cuisine. But pls keep in mind they take 30 mints atleast to prepare order. Chicken peshawi is the best and mutton pulao.”
Chicken charcoal Net +1

“One of the best and authentic Afghani Pulao spot. Must try items are Afghani Pulao, Lamb Tikka, Chicken Charcoal and Chicken Karahi.”
Chicken pulao Net +1

“I would highly recommend this place for grilled meat kabobs and chicken pulao lovers”
Kabli plao Net +1

“Ordered : 1 kg Mutton Karhai - 100 Aed 1 Mutton Kabli Plao - 28 Aed 2 plates of Kabli plao - 12 Aed each Some soft drinks. Altogether paid 168 Aed Quality: 5/5 Taste : 5/5 Quantity : 4/5 Price : 4/5 Ambiance : 4/5 Food was really fresh and taste was so so delicious.”
Kunafa Net +1

“Amazing food, chicken peshwari karahi is out of world. Seekh Kabab are amazing, Kunafa is the best. Peshwari big bread/roti is just too good. Kabali pulao and chicken karahi is the must try item at my each visit.”
Lamb kebabs Net +1

“Oh my God!! Lamb kebabs were out of the world juicy and tender... once you start eating you simply cannot stop yourself....”
Lamb tikka Net +1

“One of the best and authentic Afghani Pulao spot. Must try items are Afghani Pulao, Lamb Tikka, Chicken Charcoal and Chicken Karahi.”
Mix grill pulao Net +1

“I consider myself a meat lover, and I was surprised by the mix grill Pulao in this place, its just pure awesomeness. It's well cooked, tender and juicy.”
Mutton grilled kabobs Net +1

“One of the best mutton grilled kabobs I ever had in Dubai. Very authentic taste. Although it’s a very basic and traditional resturant but their customer service is amazing.”
Mutton kabli plao Net +1

“Ordered : 1 kg Mutton Karhai - 100 Aed 1 Mutton Kabli Plao - 28 Aed 2 plates of Kabli plao - 12 Aed each Some soft drinks. Altogether paid 168 Aed Quality: 5/5 Taste : 5/5 Quantity : 4/5 Price : 4/5 Ambiance : 4/5 Food was really fresh and taste was so so delicious.”
Mutton karhai Net +1

“Ordered : 1 kg Mutton Karhai - 100 Aed 1 Mutton Kabli Plao - 28 Aed 2 plates of Kabli plao - 12 Aed each Some soft drinks. Altogether paid 168 Aed Quality: 5/5 Taste : 5/5 Quantity : 4/5 Price : 4/5 Ambiance : 4/5 Food was really fresh and taste was so so delicious.”
Mutton peshawri karahai Net +1

“The Mutton Peshawri Karahai is another must‑try. Rich, flavorful, and cooked with that traditional Peshawari touch, the mutton is incredibly tender and the spices are bold without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to order extra naan just to savor every last bit of gravy.”
Peshwari big bread/roti Net +1

“Amazing food, chicken peshwari karahi is out of world. Seekh Kabab are amazing, Kunafa is the best. Peshwari big bread/roti is just too good. Kabali pulao and chicken karahi is the must try item at my each visit.”
Seekh kabab Net +1

“Amazing food, chicken peshwari karahi is out of world. Seekh Kabab are amazing, Kunafa is the best. Peshwari big bread/roti is just too good. Kabali pulao and chicken karahi is the must try item at my each visit.”
Seekh kebabs Net +1

“And of course, their juicy barbecue deserves its own praise. Whether it’s seekh kebabs, tikka, or chops, everything comes off the grill perfectly smoky, succulent, and full of flavor.”
Special roti Net +1

“The special roti was thick yet soft.”
Tikka Net +1

“And of course, their juicy barbecue deserves its own praise. Whether it’s seekh kebabs, tikka, or chops, everything comes off the grill perfectly smoky, succulent, and full of flavor.”
Naan Net 0

Mixed feedback

“P.s : Naan they serve this Karhai was so hot and fresh and it was all for frer”
Afghani mix barbeque Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Food is average.ordered Afghani mix barbeque (**), And hamour fillet fry (*** ).Price wise it's affordable. Grilled and barbeque are okay.”
Hamour fillet fry Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Food is average.ordered Afghani mix barbeque (**), And hamour fillet fry (*** ).Price wise it's affordable. Grilled and barbeque are okay.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Kebab Net −1

“The kebab were ok had better elsewhere.”
Meal for 4 Net −1

“average quality, i expected more for the price given, i ordered meal for 4 and i got huge rice plate that enough for 8 but meat only for 1 or 2. Prices on their menus are very old and increased by 50% Its expensive and quality is not as expected from the famous Afaghani food. Try different place”
Mutton korma Net −1

“Ordered the Afghani Pulao with Mixed Grill and Mutton Korma. The pulao was decent, as expected from a traditional Afghani pulao. However, the korma was disappointing—lacked flavor, and the soup was bland.”
Mutton shinwari Net −1

“However, the mutton Shinwari was undercooked, extremely tough, and the naan was cold. The quality was so poor that we (3 pathan) couldn’t finish even half KG Shinwari.”
Qahwa Net −1

“Tried qahwa but wasn't good taste.”

Drinks 1

Green tea Net −1

“Chicken karahi and kabli Polaoo were so tasty however the Green Tea was not that Great which we expected.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan parking. Allow extra time to park and check behind the building or residential blocks, where reviewers found street spaces.

Share pulao. Consider sharing a pulao serving: one reviewer found a single plate large enough for two or three people.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Building Number D-04, CBD Building Near Spain, Al Warsan Area

Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai

0 600 522 554

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Parking difficulty

There is no dedicated front parking; several reviewers say you may need to search behind the building or residential blocks.

Price concerns

Some diners found meals expensive or said prices were higher than expected for the area and quality.

Customer-reported prices

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

168 Aed

Altogether

“Altogether paid 168 Aed”

Google review · July 2019

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The Bottom Line

Al Kabab Al Afghani in International City is mainly a pulao-and-grilled-meat stop. The Afghani or Qabli pulao with meat is the clearest crowd-pleaser: reviews describe fragrant rice, raisins and carrots with tender meat, and portions large enough for two or three people. Mutton Peshawari karhai, seekh kebabs and the thick Afghan roti are also strong choices mentioned by diners.

The food is generally described as fresh, filling and traditionally prepared, while service is often polite and accommodating. Seating is straightforward rather than polished, but there is outdoor seating at traditional Afghan tables and a separate family area. Families have also reported that staff were kind to children.

Plan for parking before you arrive. This branch has no dedicated front parking, and reviewers say the practical option is searching behind the building or residential blocks. Waiting times may also be longer than expected; one diner advised allowing at least 30 minutes for an order.

Prices receive mixed feedback. Some customers call them reasonable, while others found meals expensive or said menu prices were outdated. It is worth confirming the current cost, especially for larger meat dishes.

Quality is not perfectly consistent either: one visit ended with tough, undercooked Shinwari and cold naan, despite the bill being paid.