Charcoal Chicken
One reviewer described the charcoal chicken as juicy inside with a smoky char on the skin.
Arabian Grill
Al Furjan
Arabian Grill in Al Furjan serves Arabic and Indo-Pakistani comfort food, with charcoal grills, shawarma and biryani drawing the most attention. Reviews highlight the smoky charcoal chicken and notably generous takeaway portions, though the experience can vary between visits.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
368 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Biryani Portions
The Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani was good enough for one customer to reorder it twice for an Airbnb stay.
Grill Variety
The mix grill is described as a filling combination of lamb, chicken and beef, with generous portions at reasonable prices.
Family Seating
A review specifically found the charcoal-mix grill chicken and restaurant suitable for families.
Value Meals
Several reviews describe the food as comparatively low-priced, filling and good value for money.
What to Eat at Arabian Grill 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 Arabian Grill, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Arabian Grill, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Beruit hummus Net +1
“Loved the Beruit hummus...falafel and chicken grill kababs...Quick service...”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the Beruit hummus...falafel and chicken grill kababs...Quick service...”December 2021
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Butter chicken tali Net +1
“We ordered and took back (huge portions) chicken tikka, butter chicken tali and one of the best Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani I have ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered and took back (huge portions) chicken tikka, butter chicken tali and one of the best Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani I have ever had.”October 2025
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Charcoal-mix grill chicken Net +1
“The food is delicious in all its forms, and the charcoal-mix grill chicken is very delicious. Suitable for families”
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Review excerpts
“The food is delicious in all its forms, and the charcoal-mix grill chicken is very delicious. Suitable for families”October 2025
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Food is tasty, chicken charcoal and sharwarmas are good. They dont have the machine grilled chicken though.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is tasty, chicken charcoal and sharwarmas are good. They dont have the machine grilled chicken though.”January 2022
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Chicken grill kababs Net +1
“Loved the Beruit hummus...falafel and chicken grill kababs...Quick service...”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the Beruit hummus...falafel and chicken grill kababs...Quick service...”December 2021
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Chicken madhbi Net +1
“Their Chicken Madhbi, Biryani and Shawarma are very good.”
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Review excerpts
“Their Chicken Madhbi, Biryani and Shawarma are very good.”April 2024
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“We ordered and took back (huge portions) chicken tikka, butter chicken tali and one of the best Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani I have ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered and took back (huge portions) chicken tikka, butter chicken tali and one of the best Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani I have ever had.”October 2025
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Falafel Net +1
“Loved the Beruit hummus...falafel and chicken grill kababs...Quick service...”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the Beruit hummus...falafel and chicken grill kababs...Quick service...”December 2021
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Grilled fish Net +1
“"The grilled fish was a revelation! Flaky, fresh, and the charcoal gave it a beautiful, subtle smokiness. Not greasy at all.Highly recommended”
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Review excerpts
“"The grilled fish was a revelation! Flaky, fresh, and the charcoal gave it a beautiful, subtle smokiness. Not greasy at all.Highly recommended”October 2025
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Half charcoal chicken Net +1
“Food was delicious but quite expensive. I ordered half charcoal chicken for 27aed in which we can get full plate in some areas of Dubai. Also, tea was 2-3 aed :( Most importantly, they do not have a wash area and instead give wet wipes :( Service was good but had to wait for 15-20 mins for the food to be served However, the food was filling and tasted good Easily accessible: located at the end of Discovery Pavilion right outside the metro station”
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Review excerpts
“Food was delicious but quite expensive. I ordered half charcoal chicken for 27aed in which we can get full plate in some areas of Dubai. Also, tea was 2-3 aed :( Most importantly, they do not have a wash area and instead give wet wipes :( Service was good but had to wait for 15-20 mins for the food to be served However, the food was filling and tasted good Easily accessible: located at the end of Discovery Pavilion right outside the metro station”November 2022
Honorable mentions (3)
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Mixed platter Net +1
“Just tried Arabian Grill and the mixed platter, and it was really tasty. The shawerma is also a must try. The staff are friendly and on point. Definitely plan on coming back. If you're into Arabic cuisine, this definitely try arabian grill.”
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Review excerpts
“Just tried Arabian Grill and the mixed platter, and it was really tasty. The shawerma is also a must try. The staff are friendly and on point. Definitely plan on coming back. If you're into Arabic cuisine, this definitely try arabian grill.”November 2023
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Mutton hyderabadi biryani Net +1
“We ordered and took back (huge portions) chicken tikka, butter chicken tali and one of the best Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani I have ever had. So much so that we ordered the biryani back to our Airbnb twice.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered and took back (huge portions) chicken tikka, butter chicken tali and one of the best Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani I have ever had. So much so that we ordered the biryani back to our Airbnb twice.”October 2025
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Mixed grill Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Arabian Grill is a fantastic restaurant that offers delicious Middle Eastern cuisine that is both filling and affordable. One of our favorites is their mix grill, which consists of a variety of meats, including lamb, chicken, and beef, all seasoned to perfection and grilled to juicy tenderness.”
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Review excerpts
“Arabian Grill is a fantastic restaurant that offers delicious Middle Eastern cuisine that is both filling and affordable. One of our favorites is their mix grill, which consists of a variety of meats, including lamb, chicken, and beef, all seasoned to perfection and grilled to juicy tenderness.”April 2023
Drinks 1
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Tea Net +1
“Food was delicious but quite expensive. I ordered half charcoal chicken for 27aed in which we can get full plate in some areas of Dubai. Also, tea was 2-3 aed :( Most importantly, they do not have a wash area and instead give wet wipes :( Service was good but had to wait for 15-20 mins for the food to be served However, the food was filling and tasted good Easily accessible: located at the end of Discovery Pavilion right outside the metro station”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was delicious but quite expensive. I ordered half charcoal chicken for 27aed in which we can get full plate in some areas of Dubai. Also, tea was 2-3 aed :( Most importantly, they do not have a wash area and instead give wet wipes :( Service was good but had to wait for 15-20 mins for the food to be served However, the food was filling and tasted good Easily accessible: located at the end of Discovery Pavilion right outside the metro station”November 2022
What to Avoid (12)
Food 12
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Arayes Net −1
“And Arayes...oh my God...worst experience I have ever had with the money charged...”
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Critical review excerpts
“And Arayes...oh my God...worst experience I have ever had with the money charged...”September 2025
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Ch wings Net −1
“Not at all meets up the expectations! Ch wings size shown are good on the menu, but its smaller than your smallest finger! Shawarma are so small compared to the menu size... its a shame. Will never come back.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Not at all meets up the expectations! Ch wings size shown are good on the menu, but its smaller than your smallest finger! Shawarma are so small compared to the menu size... its a shame. Will never come back.”June 2022
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Chicken dum biriyani Net −1
“Used to be nice before however today, I ordered a mixed grill to receive dry and may be not fresh meats along with a chicken dum biriyani which seems to be some instant cooked boiled saffron rice with a lemon chicken masala. Substandard quality of food, Poor service. Poor place to dine in.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Used to be nice before however today, I ordered a mixed grill to receive dry and may be not fresh meats along with a chicken dum biriyani which seems to be some instant cooked boiled saffron rice with a lemon chicken masala. Substandard quality of food, Poor service. Poor place to dine in.”January 2024
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Chicken kadaid Net −1
“Arabian grilla not a place to visit any more, my last vist food was pathetic frozen chick in chicken kadaid stays intact, and if you think your gums need an exercise or you have strong intestine its really good idea to try roti or naan here, today my last visit for sure but no more thanks fr the service and giving struggle to take byte of roti”
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Critical review excerpts
“Arabian grilla not a place to visit any more, my last vist food was pathetic frozen chick in chicken kadaid stays intact, and if you think your gums need an exercise or you have strong intestine its really good idea to try roti or naan here, today my last visit for sure but no more thanks fr the service and giving struggle to take byte of roti”May 2024
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Combo rice Net −1
“Never ever try here Worst shawarma they just prepare and keep in fridge then they heating with oven and giving, even tried some combo rice smells like old and taste is below average.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Never ever try here Worst shawarma they just prepare and keep in fridge then they heating with oven and giving, even tried some combo rice smells like old and taste is below average.”January 2025
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Cream of chicken soup Net −1
“Even the cream of chicken soup was sweet.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Even the cream of chicken soup was sweet.”October 2023
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Fish smoked Net −1
“An absolute disaster...fish smoked to the bones..literally nothing to eat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“An absolute disaster...fish smoked to the bones..literally nothing to eat.”September 2025
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Humoos Net −1
“I ordered humoos with shawarma and fries all are cold like they are kept from morning...The bread was also not fresh..Upon complain the waiter argued..Calling service to the staff also not as per the prices...So 1 star for all this...”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered humoos with shawarma and fries all are cold like they are kept from morning...The bread was also not fresh..Upon complain the waiter argued..Calling service to the staff also not as per the prices...So 1 star for all this...”May 2019
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Humus Net −1
“Spoiled humus delivered to me today. They are selling food of pathetic quality. Me and my wife took first spoon of humus...and it was so bitter as if it is spoilt food or had tons of microbes in it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Spoiled humus delivered to me today. They are selling food of pathetic quality. Me and my wife took first spoon of humus...and it was so bitter as if it is spoilt food or had tons of microbes in it.”February 2023
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Kabsa rice Net −1
“Charcoal was fine but the rice served with it is worst. It is not ‘Kabsa’ rice, it is ‘Color’ rice. Completely Artificial RED color in the rice. This is not actual Arabic Kabsa rice, I hope they are mixing rice in color water. You can see that in picture I shared. I worried having those rice and thrown away and only had chicken.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Charcoal was fine but the rice served with it is worst. It is not ‘Kabsa’ rice, it is ‘Color’ rice. Completely Artificial RED color in the rice. This is not actual Arabic Kabsa rice, I hope they are mixing rice in color water. You can see that in picture I shared. I worried having those rice and thrown away and only had chicken.”May 2025
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Normal shawarma Net −1
“You order normal shawarma, most likely you will get the spicy ones.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“You order normal shawarma, most likely you will get the spicy ones.”January 2022
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Shawarma Net −2
“Shawarma was also not worth the price. I will never order from this restaurant again.”
Positive 3Negative 5
Critical review excerpts
“Shawarma was also not worth the price. I will never order from this restaurant again.”May 2025
“My shawarma order was not noted properly despite many reminders.”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Rice. If ordering Kabsa, check the rice on arrival; one customer said it was artificially coloured rather than traditional Kabsa rice.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for dine-in orders, as one review records an almost one-hour wait.
Confirm Orders. Repeat takeaway orders and check every dish before leaving, since a customer was charged for an item that was not included.
Choose Carefully. Charcoal chicken and biryani have strong praise, but shawarma and rice receive mixed feedback, so consider starting with a well-reviewed grill item.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Murano residency 3
Jebel Ali Village - Al Furjan, Dubai
| Mon | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Quality
Food quality is inconsistent: some reviewers praised the grills, while others reported burnt fish, stale rice or dry meat.
Slow Service
Customers have reported long waits, including an order that took almost an hour to arrive in the dining area.
Small Dining Area
The dining space has been described as very limited, with one review also mentioning inadequate air conditioning.
Rice Concerns
Multiple reviews criticised the rice, including one complaint about artificial red colouring in a dish labelled Kabsa.
Order Handling
Phone and takeaway service received complaints about rude communication, missing dishes and incorrectly recorded orders.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
27aed
half charcoal chicken
“I ordered half charcoal chicken for 27aed in which we can get full plate in some areas of Dubai”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
Arabian Grill is a casual Arabic and Indo-Pakistani restaurant in Al Furjan where you can order charcoal chicken, mixed grill, shawarma and biryani. The strongest praise centres on grilled food: one reviewer found the charcoal chicken juicy inside with a smoky char, while another called the Mutton Hyderabadi Biryani good enough to reorder twice for an Airbnb stay. The mix grill is also described as a generous plate of lamb, chicken and beef.
There is a real split in the feedback. Some customers report tasty, fresh food, friendly staff and good value, with portions described as huge. Others mention dry or allegedly stale meat, poor rice, over-spiced chicken, and fish cooked until there was little left to eat.
Shawarma is similarly inconsistent, ranging from a recommended choice to complaints that it seemed reheated. For dine-in, expect a small space; one review also found the AC inadequate, and another reported nearly an hour’s wait. Takeaway may be more practical, but confirm the order and check the food before leaving because missing items and slow deliveries have been reported.
Families are mentioned positively, while service by phone and at the tables has drawn some sharp criticism.