Beachfront setting
Tables sit beside the beach, giving the barbecue a calm sea-facing backdrop.
Al Mawashi Braai - المواشي براي
Al Mamzar
Al Mawashi Braai is a self-barbecue restaurant in Al Mamzar where you can order fresh meats and grill them beside the beach. The setup includes the grill, charcoal and barbecue essentials, making it a convenient choice for a relaxed family picnic without bringing your own equipment.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
142 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Ready setup
The grill, charcoal and barbecue essentials are prepared for you, so there is less to carry.
Fresh meats
Reviews specifically mention fresh chicken tikka, lamb chops and shish kebabs, alongside salads.
Family friendly
Families can barbecue while children play in the sand nearby.
Parking access
One visitor found parking slots easily available, though other reviews report weekend and park-access complications.
Helpful extras
Orders have been described as including sauces, wet wipes, cutlery, bread and salads.
What to Eat at Al Mawashi Braai - المواشي براي 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 Mawashi Braai - المواشي براي, 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 Mawashi Braai - المواشي براي got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Bbq chicken Net +1
“Nice atmosphere , deleciouse bbq both meat and chicken , good service and very friendly staff .”
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“Nice atmosphere , deleciouse bbq both meat and chicken , good service and very friendly staff .”May 2024
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“Amazing self-barbecue experience at Al Mawarshi Brai near Al Mamzar Beach! We got fresh uncooked meats—chicken tikka, lamb chops, shish kebabs—plus fresh salads. Everything was delicious. Great beach view, friendly service. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all at Al Mawarshi! 🤩”
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“Amazing self-barbecue experience at Al Mawarshi Brai near Al Mamzar Beach! We got fresh uncooked meats—chicken tikka, lamb chops, shish kebabs—plus fresh salads. Everything was delicious. Great beach view, friendly service. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all at Al Mawarshi! 🤩”April 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“The meat very tasty (Australian) and even hummus and salads were very nice and reasonable priced!”
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“The meat very tasty (Australian) and even hummus and salads were very nice and reasonable priced!”June 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Amazing self-barbecue experience at Al Mawarshi Brai near Al Mamzar Beach! We got fresh uncooked meats—chicken tikka, lamb chops, shish kebabs—plus fresh salads. Everything was delicious. Great beach view, friendly service. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all at Al Mawarshi! 🤩”
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“Amazing self-barbecue experience at Al Mawarshi Brai near Al Mamzar Beach! We got fresh uncooked meats—chicken tikka, lamb chops, shish kebabs—plus fresh salads. Everything was delicious. Great beach view, friendly service. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all at Al Mawarshi! 🤩”April 2025
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Shish kebabs Net +1
“Amazing self-barbecue experience at Al Mawarshi Brai near Al Mamzar Beach! We got fresh uncooked meats—chicken tikka, lamb chops, shish kebabs—plus fresh salads. Everything was delicious. Great beach view, friendly service. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all at Al Mawarshi! 🤩”
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“Amazing self-barbecue experience at Al Mawarshi Brai near Al Mamzar Beach! We got fresh uncooked meats—chicken tikka, lamb chops, shish kebabs—plus fresh salads. Everything was delicious. Great beach view, friendly service. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all at Al Mawarshi! 🤩”April 2025
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Tabouleh Net +1
“They give you everything and they don't forget anything: sauces, wet wipes, cutlery, bread,salads an very yummy tabouleh..... prices are very reasonable.”
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“They give you everything and they don't forget anything: sauces, wet wipes, cutlery, bread,salads an very yummy tabouleh..... prices are very reasonable.”May 2025
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Tea pot Net +1
“If you planing to go there don’t forget to request tea pot it’s amazing after the BBQ”
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“If you planing to go there don’t forget to request tea pot it’s amazing after the BBQ”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve by phone before visiting, especially if you are planning a weekend barbecue.
Preorder meats. Preorder a day ahead if you want particular menu choices, since not every option is always ready.
Plan parking. Go early and check parking arrangements online on busy weekends.
Check access. Ask about park-gate access and transport before arriving, as the restaurant can be 1.5 km from the gate.
Request teapot. Ask for the teapot when ordering; one review recommends it after the barbecue, though another reported a long wait.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, as one visit took 30 minutes for food boxes and another 30 for fries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
beach park
Al Mamzar, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Booking issues
Walk-ins have sometimes been turned away despite many empty tables because food was being held for reservations.
Slow service
Some visitors reported long waits, including 30 minutes for food boxes and an hour for a teapot.
Own food banned
A group that brought meat from home was told they could not cook it, and said this had not been explained by phone.
Park access
When cars could not enter the park, some guests faced a 1.5 km walk from the gate.
Stock gaps
One lunch visit ran out of kofta and required repeated requests for bread and olive oil.
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The Bottom Line
Al Mawashi Braai gives Al Mamzar a straightforward beach barbecue format: order fresh uncooked meats, use the provided grill and charcoal, and eat beside the sea. Reviews mention chicken tikka, lamb chops and shish kebabs, with fresh salads alongside them. It suits families particularly well; one group cooked while the children played in the sand nearby.
The setting is the main draw. Visitors describe a calm beachfront atmosphere, clean arrangements and a picnic that avoids carrying a grill, charcoal and accessories. Some reviews also mention sauces, wet wipes, cutlery, bread and salads being included, while prices are described as reasonable.
A teapot is a popular extra to request after the barbecue. Plan the practical side carefully. Several customers recommend booking by phone, and one advises preordering a day ahead because some menu options may not be readily available.
5 km to the restaurant. Service feedback is mixed, with reports of slow orders, reservation-related walk-in refusals and a kofta shortage. Confirm the booking, parking and access arrangements before setting out, especially with children or older family members.