Barbecue Delights - Motor City

Name: Barbecue Delights - Motor City
Address: Foxhill 9 - Unit R-4, Motor City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971551386816

Motor City

Restaurant Open now 0 551 386 816

Barbecue Delights is a casual Pakistani, Afghani and North Indian restaurant in Motor City, with a menu built around charcoal cooking. Reviews point to its kebabs, karahi and desi breads as the main reasons to consider a visit, especially for a relaxed family meal.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

588 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pakistani Flavours

Regular diners describe the food as fresh, richly spiced and authentically Pakistani, with consistent quality across repeat visits.

Chapli Kebabs

Chapli Kebaps are praised for their fragrant, mouth-watering flavour and make a distinctive alternative to a burger.

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What to Eat at Barbecue Delights - Motor City

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Barbecue Delights - Motor City, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Reshmi kabab Net +4

“I recommend the dahi puri as a starter and reshmi kabab for the main course.”
Dahi puri Net +3

“As soon as we walked in we saw the ‘Chaat Corner’ so started with Dahi Puri which was one of the highlights of the meal, it was so tasty, tangy, sweet and crunchy all in one mouthful!”
Afghani tikka Net +2

“The mains were Chicken Biryani, Chicken Handi, Afghani Tikka, Reshmi Kabab and Qeema Naan. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavours were authentic and spiced well. My particular favourite was the Afghani Tikka, which had such a great texture and taste.”
Chapli kabab Net +2

“You gotta try their Chapli Kebaps! Mouth watering, fragrant, tasteful…beats any hamburger by miles!! Love it”
Chicken handi Net +2

“A particular favourite of mine was the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Handi.”
Qeema Net +2

“me and my family enjoyed the food alotttt as i ordered their Full Platter, Qeema, Nihari, Mutton/Chicken Karahi etc etc and everything was Deliciously awesome.....once again would like to thank Mr. Atif and his team who made our evening great with their great team effort.....Keep it up”

Honorable mentions (37)

Allo curry Net +1

“The quality of the food is consistent, flavorful, and always satisfying. From tender grilled meats to perfectly seasoned sides, you can taste the care and passion in every dish. Tonight we had Paneer palak, butter chicken, mutton ribbs, allo curry and the combo 1 for our smaller boy.”
Behari kabab Net +1

“Purely Authentic Desi Taste here in Dubai! Had amazing Lahori Fried Fish, Prawns, Kabuli Pulao, Behari Kabab sums up to perfection and satisfied tummy”
Bihari kabab Net +1

“We ordered their Mutton Karhai, Biryani, Bihari Kabab, Chapli Kabab along Fresh Juices for our lunch. For me The Bihari Kabab & Chapli Kabab were really good while Biryani lacked taste. Karhai was ok.”
Chaana chat Net +1

“The Chaana Chat for starters was also super good.”
Chicken behari kabab Net +1

“The highlights of the dinner were the Chicken Behari Kabab, it was an explosion of flavors with a super juicy texture and The Palak paneer was the best I have ever had, I loved the crunchy ginger.”
Chicken bihari boti Net +1

“Chicken bihari boti and Biryani was spot on too.”
Chicken ginger Net +1

“Simply Awesome. Authentic taste, happy to see the simple but complete menu. Tried chicken ginger and Malai boti , garlic Naan was like king of all garlic Naans I have eaten before. Parking is available in the same building. Nice ambience and good staff.”
Chicken grill Net +1

“I went last night with my family we enjoyed their kebabs, Chicken malai tikka , chicken grill and mouth watering mutton & chicken kadai Masallah their food taste is so delicious. Lastly their kheer & gulab Jamun yummy yummy.Dont miss it must try its more then worthy.”
Chicken kadai Net +1

“I went last night with my family we enjoyed their kebabs, Chicken malai tikka , chicken grill and mouth watering mutton & chicken kadai Masallah their food taste is so delicious. Lastly their kheer & gulab Jamun yummy yummy.Dont miss it must try its more then worthy.”
Chicken malai tikka Net +1

“I went last night with my family we enjoyed their kebabs, Chicken malai tikka , chicken grill and mouth watering mutton & chicken kadai Masallah their food taste is so delicious. Lastly their kheer & gulab Jamun yummy yummy.Dont miss it must try its more then worthy.”
Chicken sashlik Net +1

“The chicken sashlik was definitely a good one.”
Combo 1 Net +1

“The quality of the food is consistent, flavorful, and always satisfying. From tender grilled meats to perfectly seasoned sides, you can taste the care and passion in every dish. Tonight we had Paneer palak, butter chicken, mutton ribbs, allo curry and the combo 1 for our smaller boy.”
Fish tika Net +1

“Wonderful ambience and had good food i’ve there!Had Qeema , Chicken biryani , Fish Tika! Tasted really good Best place for good dinner ,Thanks for service atif abbasi”
Fresh chicken karahi Net +1

“Very good food taste and helpfull staff We tried there mix grill platter, Fresh chicken karahi, Kari pakora With Garlic & Kandhari nan. Later we had warm gulab jaman and desi Kheer (Thoothi) specially Thanks for Our server Gul khan to made our evening very special with the warm Hospitality.”
Full platter Net +1

“me and my family enjoyed the food alotttt as i ordered their Full Platter, Qeema, Nihari, Mutton/Chicken Karahi etc etc and everything was Deliciously awesome.....once again would like to thank Mr. Atif and his team who made our evening great with their great team effort.....Keep it up”
Garlic naan Net +1

“Simply Awesome. Authentic taste, happy to see the simple but complete menu. Tried chicken ginger and Malai boti , garlic Naan was like king of all garlic Naans I have eaten before. Parking is available in the same building. Nice ambience and good staff.”
Garlic nan Net +1

“Very good food taste and helpfull staff We tried there mix grill platter, Fresh chicken karahi, Kari pakora With Garlic & Kandhari nan. Later we had warm gulab jaman and desi Kheer (Thoothi) specially Thanks for Our server Gul khan to made our evening very special with the warm Hospitality.”
Kabuli pulao Net +1

“Purely Authentic Desi Taste here in Dubai! Had amazing Lahori Fried Fish, Prawns, Kabuli Pulao, Behari Kabab sums up to perfection and satisfied tummy”
Kandhari nan Net +1

“Very good food taste and helpfull staff We tried there mix grill platter, Fresh chicken karahi, Kari pakora With Garlic & Kandhari nan. Later we had warm gulab jaman and desi Kheer (Thoothi) specially Thanks for Our server Gul khan to made our evening very special with the warm Hospitality.”
Kandhari roti Net +1

“Barbecue Delights, motocity location is nice, indoor outdoor sitting, Food taste was normal karhai and handi 's are spicy and oily as I think mainly Asians like such. Lamb chops were good. Kandhari roti can be the right choice in bread, ENTERTAINER is not warmly welcome there, so I will not recommended to use entertainer at this place. Because they treat different.”
Karhaai Net +1

“Perfect for good old fashioned Pakistani food. Authentic kebabs and karhaai.”
Kari pakora Net +1

“Very good food taste and helpfull staff We tried there mix grill platter, Fresh chicken karahi, Kari pakora With Garlic & Kandhari nan. Later we had warm gulab jaman and desi Kheer (Thoothi) specially Thanks for Our server Gul khan to made our evening very special with the warm Hospitality.”
Lahori fried fish Net +1

“Purely Authentic Desi Taste here in Dubai! Had amazing Lahori Fried Fish, Prawns, Kabuli Pulao, Behari Kabab sums up to perfection and satisfied tummy”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Barbecue Delights, motocity location is nice, indoor outdoor sitting, Food taste was normal karhai and handi 's are spicy and oily as I think mainly Asians like such. Lamb chops were good. Kandhari roti can be the right choice in bread, ENTERTAINER is not warmly welcome there, so I will not recommended to use entertainer at this place. Because they treat different.”
Malai boti Net +1

“Simply Awesome. Authentic taste, happy to see the simple but complete menu. Tried chicken ginger and Malai boti , garlic Naan was like king of all garlic Naans I have eaten before. Parking is available in the same building. Nice ambience and good staff.”
Mix grill platter Net +1

“Very good food taste and helpfull staff We tried there mix grill platter, Fresh chicken karahi, Kari pakora With Garlic & Kandhari nan. Later we had warm gulab jaman and desi Kheer (Thoothi) specially Thanks for Our server Gul khan to made our evening very special with the warm Hospitality.”
Mutton kadai Net +1

“I went last night with my family we enjoyed their kebabs, Chicken malai tikka , chicken grill and mouth watering mutton & chicken kadai Masallah their food taste is so delicious. Lastly their kheer & gulab Jamun yummy yummy.Dont miss it must try its more then worthy.”
Mutton ribbs Net +1

“The quality of the food is consistent, flavorful, and always satisfying. From tender grilled meats to perfectly seasoned sides, you can taste the care and passion in every dish. Tonight we had Paneer palak, butter chicken, mutton ribbs, allo curry and the combo 1 for our smaller boy.”
Mutton/chicken karahi Net +1

“me and my family enjoyed the food alotttt as i ordered their Full Platter, Qeema, Nihari, Mutton/Chicken Karahi etc etc and everything was Deliciously awesome.....once again would like to thank Mr. Atif and his team who made our evening great with their great team effort.....Keep it up”
Nihari Net +1

“me and my family enjoyed the food alotttt as i ordered their Full Platter, Qeema, Nihari, Mutton/Chicken Karahi etc etc and everything was Deliciously awesome.....once again would like to thank Mr. Atif and his team who made our evening great with their great team effort.....Keep it up”
Palak paneer Net +1

“The highlights of the dinner were the Chicken Behari Kabab, it was an explosion of flavors with a super juicy texture and The Palak paneer was the best I have ever had, I loved the crunchy ginger.”
Paneer palak Net +1

“The quality of the food is consistent, flavorful, and always satisfying. From tender grilled meats to perfectly seasoned sides, you can taste the care and passion in every dish. Tonight we had Paneer palak, butter chicken, mutton ribbs, allo curry and the combo 1 for our smaller boy.”
Peshwari kradhi Net +1

“Their “peshwari Kradhi is awesome and each time they lunch new dish.”
Qeema naan Net +1

“The mains were Chicken Biryani, Chicken Handi, Afghani Tikka, Reshmi Kabab and Qeema Naan. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavours were authentic and spiced well.”
Warm gulab jaman Net +1

“Very good food taste and helpfull staff We tried there mix grill platter, Fresh chicken karahi, Kari pakora With Garlic & Kandhari nan. Later we had warm gulab jaman and desi Kheer (Thoothi) specially Thanks for Our server Gul khan to made our evening very special with the warm Hospitality.”
Mutton tawa qeema Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The mutton tawa qeema is to die for so yum and tender.”
Mutton karhai Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We ordered their Mutton Karhai, Biryani, Bihari Kabab, Chapli Kabab along Fresh Juices for our lunch. For me The Bihari Kabab & Chapli Kabab were really good while Biryani lacked taste. Karhai was ok.”

Drinks 1

Fresh orange juice Net +1

“We enjoyed the fresh orange juice, the Dahi puri (perfect for 2 people) and the reshmi kebab.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Butter chicken Net −1

“They barely warmed up the food, with the butter chicken being cold, the noodles smelling stale, and the kebabs so soggy they nearly made me sick.”
Half chicken bbq Net −1

“Please understand that your half chicken BBQ is absolutely not worth 55aed. Secondly, your packaging is extremely poor and unappealing. Lastly, the taste is a disappointing 2/10.”
Handi Net −1

“Barbecue Delights, motocity location is nice, indoor outdoor sitting, Food taste was normal karhai and handi 's are spicy and oily as I think mainly Asians like such. Lamb chops were good. Kandhari roti can be the right choice in bread, ENTERTAINER is not warmly welcome there, so I will not recommended to use entertainer at this place. Because they treat different.”
Karahi chicken Net −1

“The "Chicken Biryani" was a major letdown; it looked and tasted like Karahi chicken was simply mixed into pre-made vegetable rice.”
Karhai Net −1

“Barbecue Delights, motocity location is nice, indoor outdoor sitting, Food taste was normal karhai and handi 's are spicy and oily as I think mainly Asians like such. Lamb chops were good. Kandhari roti can be the right choice in bread, ENTERTAINER is not warmly welcome there, so I will not recommended to use entertainer at this place. Because they treat different.”
Tikka combo meal Net −1

“I frequently place order for delivery for tikka combo meal. Firstly packaging is always awful and messy,sauces always dripping out of ripped bag. Secondly tikka taste bad and stale plus they never send salad with combo meal as mentioned in their description about kachumbar salad.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Chapli. Start with the Chapli Kebaps; one reviewer found them fragrant and more satisfying than a burger.

Order Karahi. Consider a karahi for a first visit; fresh chicken karahi and mutton karahi are repeatedly mentioned by diners.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Foxhill 9 - Unit R-4

Al Hebiah First - Up Town Motor City, Dubai

0 551 386 816

Mon	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Quality

Recent reviews range from excellent fresh meals to complaints about cold, stale or poorly prepared dishes.

Buffet Value

An iftar review reported cold food, soggy kebabs and stale-smelling noodles despite a premium per-person charge.

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The Bottom Line

Barbecue Delights is a casual Pakistani, Afghani and North Indian restaurant in Motor City, with charcoal-style cooking and a distinctly desi atmosphere. The menu gives you plenty to explore, but the clearest review-backed starting points are Chapli Kebaps, chicken or mutton karahi, and Garlic or Kandhari naan. Dahi Puri also stands out as a starter in older reviews.

The strongest feedback comes from diners who return with family. They describe fresh, flavourful food, generous portions and a relaxed setting, while the indoor and outdoor seating and truck-art decor add character. Families have also used the restaurant for a children's birthday gathering.

Quality is not perfectly consistent. Recent reviews describe excellent meals alongside cold butter chicken, stale-smelling noodles, soggy kebabs and a disappointing mutton tawa keema. Biryani opinions are similarly mixed, so it is worth asking what is freshest rather than ordering automatically.

Delivery has drawn complaints about ripped bags, leaking sauces and missing salad. Parking can also be awkward when busy, despite reports of free spaces behind or around the building. If you are considering an iftar buffet, check the current terms and food setup first: one recent diner found the AED 85-plus-VAT charge poor value.