Pakistani BBQ
The BBQ platter is praised for juicy chicken tikka, seekh kebabs and tender beef boti with balanced seasoning.
Barbecue Delights - The Walk, JBR
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Barbecue Delights is a large, casual Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with Afghani and North Indian-inspired dishes prepared around an open kitchen. It is especially useful for Pakistani BBQ, buffet meals and family gatherings, with reviews highlighting the BBQ platter and weekend dinner buffet.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,509 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Grills
Several reviews describe the grills as hot, fresh and well-marinated, including BBQ fish and chicken seekh kebabs.
Karahi Orders
The karahi is made fresh on order, giving diners an alternative to the buffet spread.
Family Setting
Reviews describe a warm, casual and family-friendly setting suited to both dinners and larger gatherings.
Catering
Home-event catering arrived on time, fresh and warm, with enough variety for guests to choose from.
What to Eat at Barbecue Delights - The Walk, JBR 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 Barbecue Delights - The Walk, JBR, 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 Barbecue Delights - The Walk, JBR got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Seekh kebabs Net +4
“Their BBQ platter is the real star — juicy chicken tikka, perfectly marinated seekh kebabs, and tender beef boti, all cooked to perfection.”
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“Their BBQ platter is the real star — juicy chicken tikka, perfectly marinated seekh kebabs, and tender beef boti, all cooked to perfection.”April 2026
“You can enjoy the juicy and crispy seekh kebabs right there itself or pack some for yourself for your ride back home, the choice is yours.”September 2021
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Mutton paya Net +2
“The highlight for me is always the mutton paya. It had that perfect slow-cooked depth, rich, comforting, and full of flavour without being oily or heavy.”
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“The highlight for me is always the mutton paya. It had that perfect slow-cooked depth, rich, comforting, and full of flavour without being oily or heavy.”November 2025
“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”December 2019
Honorable mentions (21)
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Afghan pulao Net +1
“Afghni pulao and naan was so good.”
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“Afghni pulao and naan was so good.”December 2021
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Beef nihari Net +1
“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”
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“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”December 2019
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Butter chicken Net +1
“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”
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“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”August 2025
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Butter naan Net +1
“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”
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“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”August 2025
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Chicken dum biryani Net +1
“Amazing Chicken Dum Biryani and Mutton Korai, finished with Kheer (rice pudding) and sweet pan shupari.”
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“Amazing Chicken Dum Biryani and Mutton Korai, finished with Kheer (rice pudding) and sweet pan shupari.”May 2025
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Chicken malai boti Net +1
“The buffet has bbq items like reshmi kebab, Seekh kebab, lahori fried fish, chicken malai boti and fried prawns all of which are really delicious.”
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“The buffet has bbq items like reshmi kebab, Seekh kebab, lahori fried fish, chicken malai boti and fried prawns all of which are really delicious.”May 2024
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Fish Net +1
“I really enjoyed the curries especially the Nihari along with the grilled items such as the fish.”
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“I really enjoyed the curries especially the Nihari along with the grilled items such as the fish.”January 2022
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Fried fish Net +1
“The fried fish and shredded chicken with lentil dishes are really good for the buffet.”
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“The fried fish and shredded chicken with lentil dishes are really good for the buffet.”June 2026
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Garlic naan Net +1
“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”
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“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”August 2025
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Haleem Net +1
“Their Haleem and Mutton Karahi are really tasty.”
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“Their Haleem and Mutton Karahi are really tasty.”May 2024
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Halwa puri Net +1
“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”
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“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”December 2019
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Karahi Net +1
“Loved that the karahi is made fresh on order.”
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“Loved that the karahi is made fresh on order.”April 2026
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Kheer Net +1
“Desserts included Kheer and Gulab Jamun. While the Kheer was decent, the Gulab Jamun was below average – dry and lacking the syrupy softness you'd expect.”
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“Desserts included Kheer and Gulab Jamun. While the Kheer was decent, the Gulab Jamun was below average – dry and lacking the syrupy softness you'd expect.”April 2025
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Lacchey dar parathey Net +1
“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one. Also, did I mention they’re the Award winning Pakistani Restaurant in Dubai? Their taste speaks loud for this win. I just wished they could had naan or kulcha (bread) sort of things with the breakfast rather than laccheydar Parathas.”
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“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one. Also, did I mention they’re the Award winning Pakistani Restaurant in Dubai? Their taste speaks loud for this win. I just wished they could had naan or kulcha (bread) sort of things with the breakfast rather than laccheydar Parathas.”December 2019
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Lahori fried fish Net +1
“The buffet has bbq items like reshmi kebab, Seekh kebab, lahori fried fish, chicken malai boti and fried prawns all of which are really delicious.”
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“The buffet has bbq items like reshmi kebab, Seekh kebab, lahori fried fish, chicken malai boti and fried prawns all of which are really delicious.”May 2024
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Mutton curry Net +1
“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”
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“The butter chicken, garlic naan, mutton curry and butter naan were wonderful!”August 2025
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Mutton karahi Net +1
“Their Haleem and Mutton Karahi are really tasty.”
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“Their Haleem and Mutton Karahi are really tasty.”May 2024
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Mutton korai Net +1
“Amazing Chicken Dum Biryani and Mutton Korai, finished with Kheer (rice pudding) and sweet pan shupari.”
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“Amazing Chicken Dum Biryani and Mutton Korai, finished with Kheer (rice pudding) and sweet pan shupari.”May 2025
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Mutton korma Net +1
“My favs were the biriyani, mutton korma and kebabs but everything was full of flavour and the restaurant vibe was great as well!”
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“My favs were the biriyani, mutton korma and kebabs but everything was full of flavour and the restaurant vibe was great as well!”March 2024
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Nihari Net +1
“I really enjoyed the curries especially the Nihari along with the grilled items such as the fish.”
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“I really enjoyed the curries especially the Nihari along with the grilled items such as the fish.”January 2022
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Qeema with paratha Net +1
“Love their food Specially their Qeema with Paratha 🌙🍲”
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“Love their food Specially their Qeema with Paratha 🌙🍲”March 2024
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Sweet lassi Net +1
“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried their breakfast launch from which we ordered halwa puri, bhaji, beef Nihari, lamb trotters (paye), sweet lassi and lacchey dar parathey. Everything was great in taste and amazingly presentable. We have tried breakfasts of so many places but their breakfast till now is the best one.”December 2019
What to Avoid (1)
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Gulab jamun Net −1
“Desserts included Kheer and Gulab Jamun. While the Kheer was decent, the Gulab Jamun was below average – dry and lacking the syrupy softness you'd expect.”
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“Desserts included Kheer and Gulab Jamun. While the Kheer was decent, the Gulab Jamun was below average – dry and lacking the syrupy softness you'd expect.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Charges. Ask whether bottled water is included before accepting it; one diner found an AED8 charge on the bill.
Use Parking. For brunch, South Beach parking was convenient, with roughly 200 steps to the restaurant.
Ask Buffet Hours. Confirm the buffet opening time before arriving right at noon, as one visit began 45 minutes late.
Try Desserts. Leave room for jalebi and kheer; both were specifically praised in an iftar buffet review.
Consider Catering. For a small home event, reviews report on-time delivery with food arriving fresh and warm.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Road, Adjacent to Sofitel Hotel, JBR Walk
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Tableware
One buffet diner found some plates and utensils insufficiently clean, with scratched, low-quality utensils.
Water Charge
A diner was charged AED8 for a water bottle already placed on the table without expecting it to be extra.
Food Consistency
One visit found lamb chops undercooked and tough, while the chicken karahi and gulab jamun were below expectations.
Buffet Timing
A lunch buffet took 45 minutes to be ready at the advertised start time, with limited quantities initially served.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 65
weekend dinner
“The weekend dinner for AED 65 is definitely worth it”Google review · April 2026
AED 69
Summer Special Dinner Buffet
“💥 And here’s the best part — the buffet price has been reduced from AED 85 to just AED 69!”Google review · June 2025
AED8
water
“I only found out that they charged AED8 in the bill for the water”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Barbecue Delights is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence built around desi comfort food, BBQ and buffet dining. The reviews point to the BBQ platter, chicken seekh kebab, biryani and karahi as reliable reasons to visit, while buffet spreads add salads, curries and desserts for groups who want plenty of choice. The strongest food reports focus on juicy, well-marinated grills and traditional flavours.
The mutton paya was described as rich and slow-cooked, and the karahi can be made fresh to order rather than taken from the buffet. Weekend brunch and dinner are recurring themes, with family-friendly seating and a relaxed atmosphere that also suits larger gatherings. Home catering is another practical option; one small event order arrived on time, fresh and warm.
Prices have varied by promotion and occasion. Reported examples include AED59 for a lunch buffet, AED65 for a weekend dinner, and AED85 weekday or AED95 weekend adult iftar pricing in one Ramadan review. Check the current offer before booking.
Also ask about bottled water, since one diner found an unexpected AED8 charge, and inspect tableware if using the buffet. Parking was described as convenient via South Beach, around a 200-step walk away.