Group Events
The party hall can accommodate large gatherings, with reviewers arranging events for 50-plus guests and setting up their own stage.
Al Tazeem Restaurant
Al Mankhool - Port Rashid
Al Tazeem Restaurant in Al Mankhool - Port Rashid is a spacious venue for buffet dining and family celebrations. Reviews highlight its iftar and dinner buffets, with options such as chicken biryani and Pakistani-style dishes, while the large party space suits birthdays and group events.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
198 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food Variety
Buffets include a broad selection of starters, mains and desserts, with reviews mentioning lamb, chicken, beef and gulab jamun.
Birthday Parties
Families have used the restaurant for birthdays and welcome celebrations, with spacious surroundings and staff helping with setup.
Value Dining
Several customers describe the buffet and brunch as reasonably priced, including a brunch reported at 49 AED.
Pakistani Flavours
Reviews specifically praise the Karachi-style menu, including haleem, biryani and rogan gosh masala.
Friendly Service
Many guests describe the staff as polite, warm and attentive, particularly during buffet meals and family events.
What to Eat at Al Tazeem Restaurant 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 Tazeem Restaurant, 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 Tazeem Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Gulab jamun Net +2
“The ambiance of the restaurant is awesome. Food starting from soups, main course, welcome drink, pastries, Gulab Jamun was fantastic. The service given by Aqib Ali was fantabulous and we love the way he treated us with warmth. God bless you Aqib Ali. We will come again........”
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“The ambiance of the restaurant is awesome. Food starting from soups, main course, welcome drink, pastries, Gulab Jamun was fantastic. The service given by Aqib Ali was fantabulous and we love the way he treated us with warmth. God bless you Aqib Ali. We will come again........”June 2024
“As a dessert enthusiast, the inclusion of gulab jamun among their offerings is a definite highlight and the taste is simply divine.”April 2024
Honorable mentions (15)
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Briyani Net +1
“Good restaurant to have indian/pakistani food,i had tried their buffet it was really good.briyani taste was very good also staff working here all are very polite and good in service.but outside atmosphere is not good,if you want to come here by metro then not recommended.”
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“Good restaurant to have indian/pakistani food,i had tried their buffet it was really good.briyani taste was very good also staff working here all are very polite and good in service.but outside atmosphere is not good,if you want to come here by metro then not recommended.”May 2024
“Finally, Karachi food in Dubai! And a Pakistani restaurant with SERVICE… Ahd iftaar buffet and tasted all their menu! From Haleem to Biryani, everything is authentic karachi flavour!!! I forgot I was in Dubai…. Amazing, simply amazing!!!”March 2024
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Brunch Net +1
“Good food, value for money. Must try the brunch worth 49 AED. Comes with bbq, continental, Pakistani cuisines and range of desserts.”
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“Good food, value for money. Must try the brunch worth 49 AED. Comes with bbq, continental, Pakistani cuisines and range of desserts.”June 2024
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Great food with really friendly service. Butter chicken was delicious.”
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“Great food with really friendly service. Butter chicken was delicious.”August 2024
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Excellent food! A must try: chicken biryani and chicken pulao. Great for value!!!”
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“Excellent food! A must try: chicken biryani and chicken pulao. Great for value!!!”August 2024
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Chicken malai boti Net +1
“I had the Caesar salad and Chicken Malai Boti. The Malai Boti was super tender and charred really well! The service is amazing and everyone here is really considerate. Would recommend”
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“I had the Caesar salad and Chicken Malai Boti. The Malai Boti was super tender and charred really well! The service is amazing and everyone here is really considerate. Would recommend”December 2023
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Chicken pulao Net +1
“Excellent food! A must try: chicken biryani and chicken pulao. Great for value!!!”
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“Excellent food! A must try: chicken biryani and chicken pulao. Great for value!!!”August 2024
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Crispy fish fillet Net +1
“The array of starters, from tempura to crispy fish fillet is just so amazing.”
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“The array of starters, from tempura to crispy fish fillet is just so amazing.”April 2024
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Grilled chicken skewers Net +1
“The dishes look very appealing, especially the grilled chicken skewers in the picture, which are golden in color and accompanied by fresh vegetable garnishes and dipping sauce, showcasing meticulous plating and preparation.”
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“The dishes look very appealing, especially the grilled chicken skewers in the picture, which are golden in color and accompanied by fresh vegetable garnishes and dipping sauce, showcasing meticulous plating and preparation.”July 2024
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Haleem Net +1
“Finally, Karachi food in Dubai! And a Pakistani restaurant with SERVICE… Ahd iftaar buffet and tasted all their menu! From Haleem to Biryani, everything is authentic karachi flavour!!! I forgot I was in Dubai…. Amazing, simply amazing!!!”
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“Finally, Karachi food in Dubai! And a Pakistani restaurant with SERVICE… Ahd iftaar buffet and tasted all their menu! From Haleem to Biryani, everything is authentic karachi flavour!!! I forgot I was in Dubai…. Amazing, simply amazing!!!”March 2024
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Icecream Net +1
“Less said about biriyani and the fish item that followed. The only item which was good was the icecream served with jamoon. It was a very bad experience for all of us.”
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“Less said about biriyani and the fish item that followed. The only item which was good was the icecream served with jamoon. It was a very bad experience for all of us.”April 2024
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Iftaar buffet Net +1
“Finally, Karachi food in Dubai! And a Pakistani restaurant with SERVICE… Ahd iftaar buffet and tasted all their menu! From Haleem to Biryani, everything is authentic karachi flavour!!! I forgot I was in Dubai…. Amazing, simply amazing!!!”
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“Finally, Karachi food in Dubai! And a Pakistani restaurant with SERVICE… Ahd iftaar buffet and tasted all their menu! From Haleem to Biryani, everything is authentic karachi flavour!!! I forgot I was in Dubai…. Amazing, simply amazing!!!”March 2024
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Iftar buffet menu Net +1
“The food was top notch with their iftar buffet menu. Huge place enough to accommodate 100 people. There's no negative remark to give.”
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“The food was top notch with their iftar buffet menu. Huge place enough to accommodate 100 people. There's no negative remark to give.”March 2024
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Kheer Net +1
“We went for iftar and we were so happy to see varieties in dishes , there were atleast 50 items on buffet we gorged on everything almost my personal favourite was the kheer I enjoyed eating it too much , the food was very very tasty we had best time”
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“We went for iftar and we were so happy to see varieties in dishes , there were atleast 50 items on buffet we gorged on everything almost my personal favourite was the kheer I enjoyed eating it too much , the food was very very tasty we had best time”April 2024
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Rogan gosh masala Net +1
“Food was awesome with typical Pakistani flavors. Though it was bit crowded, but Waqas organized very well for my guests of 50+ peoples for IFTAR buffet . His hospitality was good. Ambience is good and food is very tasty. Must try their ROGAN GOSH MASALA,.....!!!!!”
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“Food was awesome with typical Pakistani flavors. Though it was bit crowded, but Waqas organized very well for my guests of 50+ peoples for IFTAR buffet . His hospitality was good. Ambience is good and food is very tasty. Must try their ROGAN GOSH MASALA,.....!!!!!”March 2024
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Tempura Net +1
“The array of starters, from tempura to crispy fish fillet is just so amazing.”
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“The array of starters, from tempura to crispy fish fillet is just so amazing.”April 2024
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Lemon mint juice Net +1
“The buffet lunch was superb, with each dish being exceptionally tasty. The lemon mint juice was especially refreshing.”
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“The buffet lunch was superb, with each dish being exceptionally tasty. The lemon mint juice was especially refreshing.”September 2024
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken starter Net −1
“The chicken starter, a tandoor item, brought was just smeared with turmeric and some masala. Huge quantity was placed before five of us. The chicken was tough and tasteless.”
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“The chicken starter, a tandoor item, brought was just smeared with turmeric and some masala. Huge quantity was placed before five of us. The chicken was tough and tasteless.”April 2024
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Mutton karachi Net −1
“I ordered mutton Karachi which was full of oil and meat quality was very inferior . Naan looks picked from grocery store and warm them. I will not recommend this restaurant”
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“I ordered mutton Karachi which was full of oil and meat quality was very inferior . Naan looks picked from grocery store and warm them. I will not recommend this restaurant”March 2025
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Naan Net −1
“I ordered mutton Karachi which was full of oil and meat quality was very inferior . Naan looks picked from grocery store and warm them. I will not recommend this restaurant”
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“I ordered mutton Karachi which was full of oil and meat quality was very inferior . Naan looks picked from grocery store and warm them. I will not recommend this restaurant”March 2025
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Omelette Net −1
“However it would good they could use fresh mashrooms instead of can ones for the omelette. Over all experience 4 out of 5 considering my situation this was the best choice near by.”
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“However it would good they could use fresh mashrooms instead of can ones for the omelette. Over all experience 4 out of 5 considering my situation this was the best choice near by.”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Hours. If arriving late, confirm that the buffet is still operating; one group found it closed by 7 pm and not ready at 9:15 pm.
Come Early. Arrive early for busy periods, especially while nearby road renovation is underway and service may slow during crowded times.
Expect Queues. During busy buffets, allow extra time for self-service because one review found around 100 people using one small serving point.
Plan Ablution. If you need ablution before prayer, do it at home or use the nearby mosque, as one reviewer said it was not allowed on site.
Confirm Seating. For children’s parties or large bookings, confirm the seating arrangement in advance; one group was refused extra seats for kids.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Masken Al Raffa - 02 Shop Numbers : 01 - 02- 03 Road
Al Mankhool - Port Rashid, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Uneven Taste
Food feedback is inconsistent: some diners found dishes delicious, while others called the flavours disappointing or unsatisfactory.
Buffet Queues
Self-service can become congested, with one review describing a long line for a single serving area.
Service Complaints
Some guests reported rude management or poor staff behaviour, including difficulty arranging extra seats and receiving water.
Food Safety
One diner reported that rice items were spoiled, a serious complaint to keep in mind alongside the mixed food feedback.
Limited Facilities
A tourist review complained that free WiFi was unavailable and that basic water service was inconsistent.
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The Bottom Line
Al Tazeem is a spacious restaurant in Al Mankhool - Port Rashid, with the strongest review case for buffet meals, family gatherings and organised celebrations. Customers have mentioned iftar and dinner buffets, chicken biryani, chicken pulao, lamb dishes and gulab jamun. The party hall has hosted birthdays, engagements and groups of more than 50, and one event organiser was allowed to set up a stage and adjust the menu.
The experience is not completely consistent. Many diners praise the variety, Pakistani flavours, warm service and reasonable pricing; others found the food bland, oily, cold or below expectations. One review specifically reported spoiled rice, so food quality appears to vary by visit and dish.
BBQ and desserts received better feedback in one mixed review. Timing matters. A late tour group arriving at 9:15 pm found the buffet unavailable, while busy service can create a long self-service queue.
Nearby road renovation was also mentioned, with one reviewer advising guests to come early. For a large booking, confirm buffet hours, seating and event arrangements beforehand. Free WiFi is not provided, and ablution was reportedly not allowed inside, although a mosque is nearby.