Biryani range
Awadhi chicken, chicken tikka and mutton biryanis are repeatedly praised for flavour, cooking and generous portions.
Art of Dum - Business Bay
Downtown Dubai
Art of Dum is a Downtown Dubai meal-delivery option centred on self-described Dum Phukt cuisine from Northern India. Reviews point especially to its biryanis and Dal Makhani, with carefully presented takeaway that often arrives hot.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
181 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Strong packaging
Orders are neatly and securely packed; some biryanis and dals arrive in the actual cooking pots or eco-friendly clay pots.
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is a standout for several regular customers, with reviews describing it as superb and especially tasty.
Hot delivery
Takeaway has been reported to arrive fresh, hot and extremely hot in separate reviews, alongside timely delivery.
Vegetarian care
One customer said their vegetarian preference was handled carefully, with separation from non-vegetarian food.
Portions
Multiple reviews call the biryani portions good; one regular said the quantity was enough for two people.
Tips for a Better Visit
Watch spice. If you are spice-sensitive, be cautious with the spicy butter chicken option; one diner found it painfully hot.
Try classics. Start with Awadhi Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Roll or Butter Chicken if you want the dishes one reviewer rated phenomenal.
Share biryani. A regular customer said the quantity was enough for two people, so consider sharing a biryani when ordering for a pair.
Choose milder. Expect well-seasoned North Indian biryani rather than chilli-heavy food; choose elsewhere if you want extreme heat.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Downtown Retail 4, Bellevue towers
Business Bay - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken receives strong praise overall, though one spicy order was far hotter than expected.
Mutton kebab
The mutton kebab is specifically described as fantastic and worth recommending.
Garlic Naan
Garlic Naan is praised alongside biryani and other North Indian dishes.
Common Concerns
Spice risk
The spicy butter chicken was described as exceptionally hot, beyond what one customer expected from a Dubai restaurant.
Meat concern
A review of the Mutton Yakhni Biryani reported black meat and mostly bones, a serious quality concern for that order.
Inconsistency
One customer found the biryani and dal bland and the paneer tikka undercooked, despite liking the presentation and quantity.
Higher pricing
Two customers considered the food or prices somewhat expensive, although one still felt the order was worth it.
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The Bottom Line
Art of Dum is a Downtown Dubai meal-delivery choice for Northern Indian Dum Phukt-style food, especially biryani and slow-cooked dishes. The reviews most consistently point to Awadhi Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Biryani, Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken. For a first order, the biryanis are the safest starting point: customers describe them as aromatic, well cooked and generously portioned, with one regular saying a serving was enough for two people.
The presentation is a genuine part of the experience rather than an afterthought. Orders are described as neat and secure, arriving fresh and hot; one review says biryanis and dal were served in the actual pots used to cook them. Garlic Naan, mutton kebab, paneer dishes and rolls also receive specific praise, while a vegetarian customer appreciated careful separation from non-vegetarian food.
There are a few reasons to order thoughtfully. One butter chicken order marked spicy was described as intensely hot, while another customer reported bland biryani and undercooked paneer tikka. A Mutton Yakhni Biryani review raised a serious concern about black, bony meat.
Prices have also felt high to some customers, so this is worth keeping in mind when comparing delivery options.