Al Safadi Restaurant Rigga

Name: Al Safadi Restaurant Rigga
Address: Al Dana Building - Al Rigga Rd, Deira, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600500601

Deira

Lebanese restaurant Open now 0 600 500 601

Al Safadi Restaurant Rigga is a Lebanese restaurant in Deira with a relaxed, family-friendly setting and a broad menu of traditional dishes. Reviews especially point to its hummus, grilled meats and generous mezze, with quick, attentive service and a separate smoking area for shisha.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

10,719 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Grilled meats

Seek kabab is praised for its juicy, tender preparation, while boti kebab arrives charred and tender enough to reorder.

Strong hummus

Hummus is a consistent highlight, including the creamy hummus with pine nuts and the richly flavoured Hummus Beiruti.

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What to Eat at Al Safadi Restaurant Rigga

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

Food 6

Hummus Net +5

“The Hummus is exceptionally superb and their grilled meats are seasoned to perfection.”
Lamb chops Net +3

“Lamb chops 9/10 juicy and some very good butchery noticed”
Hummus beiruti Net +2

“Hummus Beiruti 9/10”
Kebab orfali Net +2

“All the dishes I ordered were perfect. From Lahem bajine to the crispy falafels and batata harra to the hummus Beiruti and kabab orfali and of course you cannot miss the shawarma platter.”
Lamb biryani Net +2

“The lamb biryani was also good and tasty.”
Zataar Net +2

“For me, its the best restaurant. Loved Zataar and Shish Tawouk.”

Honorable mentions (35)

All chicken recipe Net +1

“The food was amazing especially all chicken recipe, all the crew are very attentive and energetic.”
Avocado salad Net +1

“Avocado salad also was refreshing and great for sharing!”
Baba ganoush Net +1

“The Baba Ganoush which was one of the best I have ever had.”
Batata harra Net +1

“All the dishes I ordered were perfect. From Lahem bajine to the crispy falafels and batata harra to the hummus Beiruti and kabab orfali and of course you cannot miss the shawarma platter.”
Beetroot and cheese salad Net +1

“Beetroot and Cheese Salad 8/10 it's actually fattoush with cheese, walnuts and beets, very tangy pomegranate sauce”
Boti kebab Net +1

“The boti kebab, fresh off the skewers, was sheer enchantment—perfectly charred yet irresistibly tender, each morsel carrying that smoky depth which lingers long after the bite. So compelling, it demanded a reorder.”
Calamari Net +1

“The speed of service was impressive, and the staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating, even customizing our grilled seafood platter to fry only the calamari.”
Chicken liver Net +1

“we ordered mix grill it's 5 Skewers all tasty and juicy hummus, chicken liver and fried calamari,, all tasty and delicious”
Crispy falafels Net +1

“All the dishes I ordered were perfect. From Lahem bajine to the crispy falafels and batata harra to the hummus Beiruti and kabab orfali and of course you cannot miss the shawarma platter.”
Fattoush Net +1

“The fattoush was amazing — the portion size was good and the dressing was excellent and very fresh.”
Fattoush salad Net +1

“We tried the hummus with meat shawarma, fattoush salad, kebab with eggplants, and the grilled seafood platter. Each dish was delicious and served in generous portions.”
Fig cheesecake Net +1

“Do not skip the fig cheesecake as desert as it’s super delicious & creamy.”
Fried calamari Net +1

“we ordered mix grill it's 5 Skewers all tasty and juicy hummus, chicken liver and fried calamari,, all tasty and delicious”
Fried veggie platter Net +1

“We ordered the hummus with chicken shawarma, the fried veggie platter, the kabab orfali sandwich, the chicken dish tawook sandwich, and the falafel sandwich. Everything came out quickly. The hummus was some of the best I’ve had in a really long time. The sandwiches had fresh pita and juicy meats. The fried veggie platter was a great surprise.”
Grilled half chicken Net +1

“Ordered grilled half chicken and though the chicken was tender and flavorful, the portion was small.”
Grilled sea bass Net +1

“The lamb chops and grilled sea bass are really yummy.”
Grilled seafood platter Net +1

“We tried the hummus with meat shawarma, fattoush salad, kebab with eggplants, and the grilled seafood platter. Each dish was delicious and served in generous portions. The separate smoking area is a great touch. The speed of service was impressive, and the staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating, even customizing our grilled seafood platter to fry only the calamari.”
Hummus with chicken shawarma Net +1

“We ordered the hummus with chicken shawarma, the fried veggie platter, the kabab orfali sandwich, the chicken dish tawook sandwich, and the falafel sandwich. Everything came out quickly. The hummus was some of the best I’ve had in a really long time.”
Hummus with meat shawarma Net +1

“We tried the hummus with meat shawarma, fattoush salad, kebab with eggplants, and the grilled seafood platter. Each dish was delicious and served in generous portions.”
Hummus with pine nuts Net +1

“The hummus with pine nuts was creamy and delicious, paired perfectly with complimentary fresh bread.”
Kafta bajain Net +1

“Kafta Bajain 9/10 way better than lahm bajain”
Kebab with eggplants Net +1

“We tried the hummus with meat shawarma, fattoush salad, kebab with eggplants, and the grilled seafood platter. Each dish was delicious and served in generous portions.”
Kofta arayes Net +1

“The kofta arayes were extremely delicious, crispy on the outside with great-quality meat inside, and the portion was very satisfying, around 8 pieces.”
Little fried fish Net +1

“The little fried fish were bony but amazing.”
Mix grill Net +1

“we ordered mix grill it's 5 Skewers all tasty and juicy hummus, chicken liver and fried calamari,, all tasty and delicious”
Pita bread with hummus Net +1

“We had great starters of pita bread with hummus and salad; followed by grilled kebabs, lamb chops and chicken wings. And the desserts were absolutely amazing - we ate so much and enjoyed ourselves!”
Saffron rice Net +1

“Food was really good and portion sizes were good for your money too! Also Santoshi was so sweet! Would love to come back again. In the photo are Arayes and Saffron Rice.”
Seek kabab Net +1

“Seek kabab is 5/5 for its juciness and tender prepration”
Shawarma platter Net +1

“All the dishes I ordered were perfect. From Lahem bajine to the crispy falafels and batata harra to the hummus Beiruti and kabab orfali and of course you cannot miss the shawarma platter.”
Shish tawouk Net +1

“For me, its the best restaurant. Loved Zataar and Shish Tawouk.”
Shwerma Net +1

“Shwerma is served in style of a triangle doner kebab with great tangy taste minus the hummus”
Spicy kabab Net +1

“The food was served hot and tasted yummy. I highly recommend the spicy kabab, hummus and the wheat bread.”
Stuffed lamb Net +1

“Stuffed lamb 8/10 tender and juicy meat with good sauce on the tasty rice”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“The Tabbouleh was fresh and well-balanced, and the Sandwich—so smooth and flavorful!”
Lahm bajain Net 0

Mixed feedback

“All the dishes I ordered were perfect. From Lahem bajine to the crispy falafels and batata harra to the hummus Beiruti and kabab orfali and of course you cannot miss the shawarma platter.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Chocolate cake Net −1

“Didnt like their chocolate cake much, too sweet for my liking.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Decode dishes. Ask the captain to explain the Lebanese dish names; one reviewer needed help understanding the menu.

Try cheesecake. Save room for the fig cheesecake, which a reviewer called especially creamy and delicious.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Dana Building - Al Rigga Rd

Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai

0 600 500 601

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 – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Higher prices

Some diners considered the prices expensive for the area or felt the flavour did not fully justify the bill.

Small portions

Portion sizes are not consistently generous; one reviewer found the grilled half chicken particularly small.

Customer-reported prices

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

under 146 AED

meal for three people

“For how much we ate for three people, the total cost was under 146 AED or $39 USD”

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The Bottom Line

Al Safadi Restaurant Rigga is a Lebanese dining room in Deira that suits a proper mezze-and-grill meal rather than a quick sandwich stop. Reviews repeatedly mention hummus, grilled meats, lamb biryani and kofta arayes, with fresh bread and attentive service making the table feel well looked after. The strongest food leads are the hummus with pine nuts, tender kebabs and fattoush.

Seek kabab was singled out for its juiciness, while boti kebab was so good one diner reordered it. Kofta arayes were described as crisp outside, filled with good-quality meat and served in a satisfying portion. The fig cheesecake is worth saving room for; the chocolate cake may be too sweet if you prefer restrained desserts.

The atmosphere is generally comfortable, cozy and family-friendly, and staff are often praised for helping with children and responding quickly. There is a separate smoking area for hookah. Prices divide opinion: some call them reasonable for the quality, while others find them high for the area or not justified by the flavour.

Portions also vary by dish. Parking can be difficult, but the branch is a short walk from Rigga metro station. If the menu’s Lebanese names are unfamiliar, ask the captain to explain them before ordering.