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Aseelah Middle Eastern & Emirati Restaurant
Al Rigga
Aseelah is a Middle Eastern and Emirati restaurant in Al Rigga, known through customer reviews for generous brunch and iftar buffets. Visitors can expect broad Arabic and international spreads, live cooking stations, and a hotel setting suited to family meals or celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
567 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live stations
Live cooking stations let diners have dishes such as grilled meats, stir-fries, pasta and burgers prepared during the buffet.
Family activities
Saturday brunch reviews mention a kids cooking station, kids corner activities, and sandwich and pizza making.
Event hosting
Reviews describe well-organised birthday and office parties, including help with table layouts, decorations and menu coordination.
Creek views
The veranda offers a view opposite the creek, giving some bookings an outdoor setting alongside the buffet.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available, which is useful for a hotel restaurant in a busy area.
What to Eat at Aseelah Middle Eastern & Emirati 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 Aseelah Middle Eastern & Emirati 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 Aseelah Middle Eastern & Emirati Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kunafa Net +3
“Their fresh Kunafa and Um Ali are to die for!🤤🤤”
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“Their fresh Kunafa and Um Ali are to die for!🤤🤤”March 2024
“No Iftar buffet would be complete without an indulgent selection of desserts, and this one certainly did not disappoint. From delicate pastries to traditional sweets such as baklava and kunafa, there was a sweet treat to satisfy every craving. The desserts were beautifully presented, adding a touch of elegance to the meal.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Baqalawa Net +1
“No Iftar buffet would be complete without an indulgent selection of desserts, and this one certainly did not disappoint. From delicate pastries to traditional sweets such as baklava and kunafa, there was a sweet treat to satisfy every craving. The desserts were beautifully presented, adding a touch of elegance to the meal.”
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“No Iftar buffet would be complete without an indulgent selection of desserts, and this one certainly did not disappoint. From delicate pastries to traditional sweets such as baklava and kunafa, there was a sweet treat to satisfy every craving. The desserts were beautifully presented, adding a touch of elegance to the meal.”February 2025
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Cake Net +1
“Everything was perfect Manager their staff..food was made with care..cake was awesome..we 100% recommend them. Thank you Radisson blu as well.”
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“Everything was perfect Manager their staff..food was made with care..cake was awesome..we 100% recommend them. Thank you Radisson blu as well.”October 2019
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Creme caramel Net +1
“Highly appreciate the grilled lamb kababs and tikkas in the outdoors and special mentions to Mr. E.Guan for serving us the Creme Caramel upon request.”
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“Highly appreciate the grilled lamb kababs and tikkas in the outdoors and special mentions to Mr. E.Guan for serving us the Creme Caramel upon request.”January 2021
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Dolma Net +1
“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”
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“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”February 2020
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Duck with spinach Net +1
“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”
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“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”February 2020
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Egyptian umm ali Net +1
“Their fresh Kunafa and Um Ali are to die for!🤤🤤”
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“Their fresh Kunafa and Um Ali are to die for!🤤🤤”March 2024
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Fattoush Net +1
“One of the highlights of the buffet was the array of appetizers, featuring classics such as hummus, fattoush, and vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and authenticity.”
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“One of the highlights of the buffet was the array of appetizers, featuring classics such as hummus, fattoush, and vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and authenticity.”February 2025
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Fish rice Net +1
“Their main course had so many yummy dishes but y heart got flattened on fish rice.. O’ I can’t explain how delicious those had been. The fish was so tender and juicy and extremely finger licking.”
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“Their main course had so many yummy dishes but y heart got flattened on fish rice.. O’ I can’t explain how delicious those had been. The fish was so tender and juicy and extremely finger licking.”October 2019
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Grilled lamb kababs Net +1
“Highly appreciate the grilled lamb kababs and tikkas in the outdoors and special mentions to Mr. E.Guan for serving us the Creme Caramel upon request.”
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Review excerpts
“Highly appreciate the grilled lamb kababs and tikkas in the outdoors and special mentions to Mr. E.Guan for serving us the Creme Caramel upon request.”January 2021
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Hummus Net +1
“One of the highlights of the buffet was the array of appetizers, featuring classics such as hummus, fattoush, and vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and authenticity.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the highlights of the buffet was the array of appetizers, featuring classics such as hummus, fattoush, and vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and authenticity.”February 2025
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Kebab Net +1
“This restaurant has literally a lot of varieties. Fave was the seafood side, lamb and kebab. All are actually delicious! The ambience is okay but quite different from the photo. Overall the food is great!”
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“This restaurant has literally a lot of varieties. Fave was the seafood side, lamb and kebab. All are actually delicious! The ambience is okay but quite different from the photo. Overall the food is great!”February 2023
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Kebabs Net +1
“Every dish was a masterpiece, from the rich and fragrant mezze platter to the perfectly grilled kebabs, showcasing a deep respect for tradition and quality ingredients.”
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“Every dish was a masterpiece, from the rich and fragrant mezze platter to the perfectly grilled kebabs, showcasing a deep respect for tradition and quality ingredients.”September 2025
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Mezze platter Net +1
“Every dish was a masterpiece, from the rich and fragrant mezze platter to the perfectly grilled kebabs, showcasing a deep respect for tradition and quality ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“Every dish was a masterpiece, from the rich and fragrant mezze platter to the perfectly grilled kebabs, showcasing a deep respect for tradition and quality ingredients.”September 2025
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Pilav rice with lamb shank Net +1
“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”
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Review excerpts
“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”February 2020
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Slow-cooked lamb ouzi Net +1
“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We especially loved the Duck with Spinach, Pilav rice with lamb shank, dolma, cold mezze, kunafa, and the slow-cooked lamb ouzi!”February 2020
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Vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice Net +1
“One of the highlights of the buffet was the array of appetizers, featuring classics such as hummus, fattoush, and vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and authenticity.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the highlights of the buffet was the array of appetizers, featuring classics such as hummus, fattoush, and vine leaves stuffed with fragrant rice. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and authenticity.”February 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Naan Net −1
“Naan and roti was cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Naan and roti was cold.”March 2025
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Roti Net −1
“Naan and roti was cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Naan and roti was cold.”March 2025
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Shawerma Net −1
“The shawarma was pathetic and cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The shawarma was pathetic and cold.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve early for iftar or large groups: reviews describe full bookings and stressful crowding during busy buffet periods.
Check freshness. At iftar, ask when hot dishes are replenished and eat rooftop barbecue promptly, since reviews mention cold food and wind cooling grills.
Ask about packages. For Saturday visits, check whether the package includes the other hotel restaurants; one review says all three were included.
Plan for kids. Saturday brunch can suit families if you want activities such as sandwich and pizza making, rather than a quiet adults-only meal.
Allow time. The buffet is spread across multiple areas, so expect some walking and bustle rather than a compact, orderly layout.
Use valet. Valet is available, but allow extra time to reach it because one visitor found the intersection busy and had to make several rotations.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Al Rigga - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Crowded iftar
One recent iftar visit was overcrowded, noisy and stressful, with an almost-empty buffet and food spread across several areas.
Cold dishes
A March 2025 iftar review found most food cold, including naan, roti and shawarma; another review says rooftop barbecue cooled quickly in the breeze.
Variable quality
A long-running brunch review says quality differed between cuisines, while another visitor felt desserts had declined from earlier visits.
Busy valet
The valet entrance was described as busy and located on an intersection, requiring several rotations.
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The Bottom Line
Aseelah is a Middle Eastern and Emirati restaurant in Al Rigga, set within a hotel and built around buffet dining. Customer reviews point to brunch and iftar as the main draws, with Arabic dishes alongside Indian, Mediterranean, Asian and other international choices. Live stations have included grilled meats, stir-fries, pasta, burgers and shawarma, while seafood and desserts also receive plenty of attention.
Families have a reason to linger: Saturday brunch reviews mention a kids cooking station, kids corner activities, and sandwich and pizza making. The venue also handles celebrations, from small get-togethers to 40th birthdays and office year-end parties, with reviews describing help with layouts, decorations and menus. Indoor and outdoor seating are mentioned, as is a veranda facing the creek.
The main caution is consistency during peak buffet periods. A March 2025 diner found most iftar food cold, and a 2026 review described severe crowding, scattered buffet stations and an unpleasantly noisy atmosphere. Earlier reviews also say rooftop barbecue cooled quickly in the breeze and that quality varied between cuisines.
Book ahead for busy occasions, ask about the current package, and allow time for the busy valet entrance. Customer-reported past prices include AED 125 for an Eid dinner bought through Cobone and AED 130 per head for an Eid brunch buffet; these should not be treated as current rates.