Live Music
Live Bollywood, Hindi and ghazal singers are a major part of the evening atmosphere.
Antique Bazaar
DIFC
Antique Bazaar is an upmarket Indian restaurant in DIFC, set in a hotel with dark wood and extravagant furnishings, and serving thalis. Reviews point to richly flavoured dishes such as biryani and butter chicken, with live Bollywood or ghazal singing making dinner feel more like an evening out.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
524 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Indian Dishes
Biryani, butter chicken, dal makhani and gulab jamun are repeatedly described as rich, authentic and well prepared.
Old-World Décor
Dim lighting, rich wood and antique-style décor create an intimate, nostalgic setting in DIFC.
Attentive Service
Reviews consistently describe the staff as welcoming, polite and attentive throughout the meal.
Event Setting
Customers have enjoyed organised evenings featuring Bollywood music, housie, bingo and antakshari.
Large Parking
One event review specifically notes that the venue has plentiful parking, useful for group visits.
What to Eat at Antique Bazaar 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 Antique Bazaar, 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 Antique Bazaar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Gulab jamun Net +3
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”
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Review excerpts
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”September 2024
“The watermelon juice was refreshing, and we ended the meal with gulab jamun, which was soft, warm, and absolutely delicious.”March 2026
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Chicken tikka Net +2
“As for the food, Antique Bazaar doesn't disappoint. The Sauf achari paneer tikka and chicken tikka are both flavorsome appetizers that set the tone for a delightful meal.”
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Review excerpts
“As for the food, Antique Bazaar doesn't disappoint. The Sauf achari paneer tikka and chicken tikka are both flavorsome appetizers that set the tone for a delightful meal.”July 2024
“The food was delicious — tender chicken tikka, flavourful biryani, creamy dal makhani, and perfect gulab jamun.”December 2025
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Dal makhni Net +2
“The food was delicious — tender chicken tikka, flavourful biryani, creamy dal makhani, and perfect gulab jamun.”
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“The food was delicious — tender chicken tikka, flavourful biryani, creamy dal makhani, and perfect gulab jamun.”December 2025
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”March 2026
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Garlic naan Net +2
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”
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Review excerpts
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”August 2019
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (18)
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Aloo tikki Net +1
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”March 2026
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Bhindi masala Net +1
“Elegant restaurant with captivating Ghazal music and mouth-watering Bhindi Masala. Stunning décor, exceptional cuisine. A perfect spot for a sophisticated dinner.”
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“Elegant restaurant with captivating Ghazal music and mouth-watering Bhindi Masala. Stunning décor, exceptional cuisine. A perfect spot for a sophisticated dinner.”October 2024
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Chicken dum biryani Net +1
“Moving on to the mains, the Chicken Dum Biryani and Veg kofta showcase the chef's expertise with their delicious flavors and impeccable presentation.”
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“Moving on to the mains, the Chicken Dum Biryani and Veg kofta showcase the chef's expertise with their delicious flavors and impeccable presentation.”July 2024
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Garlic bread Net +1
“The garlic bread, lentils, and samosas were the highlights …easily the best Indian food I’ve had!”
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“The garlic bread, lentils, and samosas were the highlights …easily the best Indian food I’ve had!”January 2026
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Jeera rice Net +1
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”March 2026
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Mix vegetables Net +1
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”
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“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”August 2019
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Mutton curry Net +1
“We ordered Sheekh Kebab and Mutton Curry, and everything was very tasty.”
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“We ordered Sheekh Kebab and Mutton Curry, and everything was very tasty.”January 2026
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Naan with butter Net +1
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”
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Review excerpts
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”September 2024
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Palak paneer Net +1
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“We started with aloo tikki, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, followed by a comforting main course of palak paneer, dal makhni, garlic naan, and jeera rice — every dish was rich, authentic, and beautifully prepared.”March 2026
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Rasgulla Net +1
“I ordered a couple of currys , and rasgulla, and everything was so nice! 🫶🏻”
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“I ordered a couple of currys , and rasgulla, and everything was so nice! 🫶🏻”January 2026
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Roomali roti Net +1
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”
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Review excerpts
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”August 2019
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Sahi thal Net +1
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”September 2024
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Samosas Net +1
“The garlic bread, lentils, and samosas were the highlights …easily the best Indian food I’ve had!”
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Review excerpts
“The garlic bread, lentils, and samosas were the highlights …easily the best Indian food I’ve had!”January 2026
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Sauf achari paneer tikka Net +1
“As for the food, Antique Bazaar doesn't disappoint. The Sauf achari paneer tikka and chicken tikka are both flavorsome appetizers that set the tone for a delightful meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“As for the food, Antique Bazaar doesn't disappoint. The Sauf achari paneer tikka and chicken tikka are both flavorsome appetizers that set the tone for a delightful meal.”July 2024
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Sheekh kebab Net +1
“We ordered Sheekh Kebab and Mutton Curry, and everything was very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Sheekh Kebab and Mutton Curry, and everything was very tasty.”January 2026
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Tandoori roti Net +1
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”
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Review excerpts
“Food here is very delicious. We ordered Paneer and Mix Vegetables. Both were good. Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan and Roomali Roti -- all were good.”August 2019
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Veg kofta Net +1
“Moving on to the mains, the Chicken Dum Biryani and Veg kofta showcase the chef's expertise with their delicious flavors and impeccable presentation.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Moving on to the mains, the Chicken Dum Biryani and Veg kofta showcase the chef's expertise with their delicious flavors and impeccable presentation.”July 2024
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Vegetable biriyani Net +1
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything here is delicious! You can close your eyes and pick anything and I bet you'll love it. I had butter chicken, vegetable biriyani, Sahi Thal. Gulab Jamun is not too sweet, so perfect for my palate and we also had naan with butter.”September 2024
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Watermelon juice Net +1
“The watermelon juice was refreshing, and we ended the meal with gulab jamun, which was soft, warm, and absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The watermelon juice was refreshing, and we ended the meal with gulab jamun, which was soft, warm, and absolutely delicious.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Music. If live music matters to you, note that one review says it runs every night except Tuesday.
Request Songs. Ask the singers for a favourite song; a reviewer said they accepted requests during dinner.
Allow Time. Leave a little extra time for your meal, as one customer reported waiting almost 25 minutes for food.
Drive In. For group events or evenings when parking matters, one customer specifically mentioned the venue’s huge parking area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Trade Center Second - DIFC - Dubai
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Serving
One diner waited almost 25 minutes for the order to arrive and wished snacks had been offered meanwhile.
High Prices
A reviewer felt prices were above normal and said water and a Coke can were 40% more expensive than elsewhere in the city.
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The Bottom Line
Antique Bazaar is an upmarket Indian restaurant in DIFC where dinner combines North Indian cooking with a strong evening-entertainment element. You can order dishes such as Chicken Dum Biryani, butter chicken, paneer tikka and gulab jamun, then settle in for live Bollywood, Hindi or ghazal singing. It suits diners who want more atmosphere than a quick, quiet meal.
The room is a big part of the appeal. Reviews mention dim lights, rich wooden décor, antique-style furnishings and a warm, nostalgic feel. Several diners found the setting intimate and elegant, while others enjoyed joining in with favourite-song requests.
The restaurant has also hosted group occasions involving Bollywood & Housie Night, bingo and antakshari, with one review noting plentiful parking. Food feedback is largely enthusiastic, particularly for biryani, butter chicken, dal makhani, kebabs and well-balanced vegetarian dishes. Service is usually described as friendly and attentive.
The main cautions are practical: one diner waited almost 25 minutes for food, and another felt prices were higher than usual, specifically calling out water and a Coke can as 40% more expensive than elsewhere in the city. If you are visiting for the music, check the schedule; one review says it runs every night except Tuesday.