Mandi
Mandi is the standout order, with reviewers praising its fragrant flavour, tender meat and perfectly cooked rice.
Al Maraseem Restaurant | مطعم المراسيم
Port Saeed
Al Maraseem is a spacious Yemeni and Arabic restaurant in Port Saeed, known in reviews for fragrant mandi and tender madfoon. Family cabins, private dining rooms and a polished interior make it a comfortable choice for group meals, though service and value are not equally consistent on every visit.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,440 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Tender Meat
Reviews describe the madfoon, lamb shoulder and other meat dishes as notably tender and well cooked.
Family Space
Spacious family cabins and private dining rooms give larger groups room to settle in comfortably.
Elegant Interior
The grand décor, lighting and entrance are repeatedly mentioned as part of the restaurant’s polished atmosphere.
Generous Portions
Several diners found the portions generous, including a reviewer who praised the quantity and quality of zurbiyan meat.
Public Parking
One reviewer found ample public parking directly opposite the restaurant, useful for family or group visits.
What to Eat at Al Maraseem Restaurant | مطعم المراسيم 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 Maraseem Restaurant | مطعم المراسيم, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Maraseem Restaurant | مطعم المراسيم got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fahsa Net +2
“Another dish that I absolutely adore is Fahsa that comes along a big bread and it is truly delicious.”
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“Another dish that I absolutely adore is Fahsa that comes along a big bread and it is truly delicious.”May 2026
“High-End #Yemeni restaurant in #Dubai Traditional food in luxurious atmosphere 😋 I recommend Fahsah 👌”August 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Chicken madhbi Net +1
“Chicken Madhbi and Mutton Magalgal are our favorite dishes.”
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“Chicken Madhbi and Mutton Magalgal are our favorite dishes.”May 2026
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“The chicken mandi (only 39 AED!) is honestly one of the best I’ve had in Dubai—full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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“The chicken mandi (only 39 AED!) is honestly one of the best I’ve had in Dubai—full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
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Kabsuh mutton Net +1
“our order was mutfaa fish, and my grand ordered kabsuh mutton, The food was delicious but unfortunately Prices were exaggerated, I paid 450 Dh around 125 US.”
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“our order was mutfaa fish, and my grand ordered kabsuh mutton, The food was delicious but unfortunately Prices were exaggerated, I paid 450 Dh around 125 US.”December 2023
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Lamb shoulder Net +1
“Best meat ever Order tge lamb shoulder and you will never order it anywhere else again.”
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“Best meat ever Order tge lamb shoulder and you will never order it anywhere else again.”January 2026
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Madfoon Net +1
“The mandi was perfectly cooked, fragrant, and full of rich flavors, while the madfoon was incredibly tender and delicious.”
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“The mandi was perfectly cooked, fragrant, and full of rich flavors, while the madfoon was incredibly tender and delicious.”August 2026
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Madhbi Net +1
“I love their madhbi will all my heart.”
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“I love their madhbi will all my heart.”May 2026
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Mandi lahm Net +1
“Best Mandi Restaurant in Dubai. We had Mandi Lahm and Mqalqal. Rice absorbed sweet lamb drip, lamb is soft like falling from your finger, soo much tasty.”
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“Best Mandi Restaurant in Dubai. We had Mandi Lahm and Mqalqal. Rice absorbed sweet lamb drip, lamb is soft like falling from your finger, soo much tasty.”December 2024
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Mendi Net +1
“Everything is five stars the Mendi the service the environment and food the private rooms. Must visit of you go to Dubai. Highly recommended”
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“Everything is five stars the Mendi the service the environment and food the private rooms. Must visit of you go to Dubai. Highly recommended”January 2025
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Molawah bread Net +1
“Had the best molawah bread EVER 👍🏼.”
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“Had the best molawah bread EVER 👍🏼.”January 2024
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Mqalqal Net +1
“Best Mandi Restaurant in Dubai. We had Mandi Lahm and Mqalqal. Rice absorbed sweet lamb drip, lamb is soft like falling from your finger, soo much tasty.”
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“Best Mandi Restaurant in Dubai. We had Mandi Lahm and Mqalqal. Rice absorbed sweet lamb drip, lamb is soft like falling from your finger, soo much tasty.”December 2024
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Mutfaa fish Net +1
“our order was mutfaa fish, and my grand ordered kabsuh mutton, The food was delicious but unfortunately Prices were exaggerated, I paid 450 Dh around 125 US.”
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“our order was mutfaa fish, and my grand ordered kabsuh mutton, The food was delicious but unfortunately Prices were exaggerated, I paid 450 Dh around 125 US.”December 2023
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Mutton magalgal Net +1
“Chicken Madhbi and Mutton Magalgal are our favorite dishes.”
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“Chicken Madhbi and Mutton Magalgal are our favorite dishes.”May 2026
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Mutton zurbian mandhi Net +1
“There is available one mutton zurbian mandhi, amazing taste, I can give 5 star for that and service, atmosphere also.”
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“There is available one mutton zurbian mandhi, amazing taste, I can give 5 star for that and service, atmosphere also.”January 2026
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Sea bream tandoor Net +1
“Sea bream tandoor was fresh and perfectly cooked.”
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“Sea bream tandoor was fresh and perfectly cooked.”January 2024
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Zurbiyan meat Net +1
“we ordered zurbiyan meat Meat quantity and quality was very good and generous”
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“we ordered zurbiyan meat Meat quantity and quality was very good and generous”May 2026
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Mango juice Net +1
“But the real highlight for me? The mango juice. Easily one of the best I’ve ever had in my life — rich, refreshing, and unforgettable.”
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“But the real highlight for me? The mango juice. Easily one of the best I’ve ever had in my life — rich, refreshing, and unforgettable.”May 2026
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Tea Net +1
“Their tea was the perfect way to end the meal aromatic, refreshing, and full of traditional flavor.”
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“Their tea was the perfect way to end the meal aromatic, refreshing, and full of traditional flavor.”August 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Aseed Net −1
“we asked for aseed and that aseed doesn’t taste any where near the food”
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“we asked for aseed and that aseed doesn’t taste any where near the food”May 2025
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Fruit plate Net −1
“and then we’ve asked for fruit plate the water melon absolute out of date an i’ve asked the management to change it”
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Critical review excerpts
“and then we’ve asked for fruit plate the water melon absolute out of date an i’ve asked the management to change it”May 2025
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Mini lamb Net −1
“and we asked for mini lamb and the lamb absolutely no spice or flavour on top 😢🤢”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“and we asked for mini lamb and the lamb absolutely no spice or flavour on top 😢🤢”May 2025
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Salta Net −1
“The salta was very oily. Waiter was not helpful. Couldn’t finish the food. Was still charged. The salta and bread were a disappointment.”
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“The salta was very oily. Waiter was not helpful. Couldn’t finish the food. Was still charged. The salta and bread were a disappointment.”July 2025
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Water melon Net −1
“and then we’ve asked for fruit plate the water melon absolute out of date an i’ve asked the management to change it”
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Critical review excerpts
“and then we’ve asked for fruit plate the water melon absolute out of date an i’ve asked the management to change it”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Mandi. Start with the chicken mandi: one reviewer reported paying 39 AED and rated it among Dubai’s best.
Order Fahsa. Fahsa is a useful pick if you want a dish served with a large piece of bread.
Book Privacy. For family gatherings, ask about the private dining rooms or spacious family cabins before settling in.
Check Sides. Confirm sauces and yoghurt when ordering; one table requested both but received neither.
Plan Parking. Check the parking arrangement before arriving: reviews mention public parking opposite, while another visitor used paid valet.
Allow Time. Leave extra time during busy periods, as one review says staffing levels contributed to slow service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Street 28 Al Ittihad Rd - next to DNATA
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Swings
Service ranges from fast and attentive to slow or inattentive, with some diners struggling to get basic requests handled.
Order Errors
A diner reported receiving the wrong dishes three times and being unable to get an unavailable complimentary item.
Meat Quantity
One large mandi tray for five was reported to contain only two pieces of meat.
Oily Salta
A review found the salta excessively oily and disappointing, alongside an unhelpful waiter.
Higher Prices
Some diners felt prices were above comparable Arabian restaurants, with one calling the meal overpriced.
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The Bottom Line
Al Maraseem is a large Yemeni restaurant in Port Saeed with a dressed-up setting rather than a simple cafeteria feel. The main draw is mandi, particularly the chicken and lamb versions, while madfoon, madhbi, Fahsa and zurbiyan also appear in the reviews. Diners often describe the meat as tender, the basmati rice as carefully cooked and the portions as generous.
The space works well for families and groups. Reviews mention spacious family cabins, private dining rooms, comfortable seating and enough room for conversation, while the interior, lighting and entrance give the meal a more polished feel. Public parking opposite the restaurant was praised in one review, but another mentioned limited parking and paid valet, so it is worth checking the arrangement before you go.
There is a clear service split in the feedback. Many guests report quick, welcoming staff and clean surroundings; others describe slow attention, incorrect dishes, missing sauces or broken serving pieces. Confirm extras when ordering, especially for a large tray.
Prices are described by some diners as higher than comparable Arabian restaurants, although one review specifically reported chicken mandi at 39 AED. If you want a first taste, mandi or Fahsa are the most consistently useful starting points.