Live grilling
Tabletop live grilling keeps the barbecue part of the meal interactive, with fresh skewers served throughout.
Barbeque Nation - AL KARAMA
Al Karama
Barbeque Nation in Al Karama is a buffet restaurant built around live grills at the table, with skewers cooked as you eat. Reviews also highlight the broad buffet, chaat counter and desserts, making it a practical choice for family meals, birthdays and group celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
5,841 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Buffet variety
The spread goes beyond barbecue, with Indian curries, biryanis, continental dishes, chaat and live counters.
Child-friendly
Staff have prepared non-spicy dishes for toddlers and young children when requested.
Vegetarian choice
Vegetarian diners have found several barbecue options, including special dishes not listed on the menu.
Attentive service
Reviews repeatedly describe staff checking in regularly, adjusting food to preferences and helping without being intrusive.
Celebration setting
Birthday and group occasions are a recurring use, with reviews mentioning cakes, songs and accommodating service.
Parking
One review reports ample RTA parking outside, a useful convenience for family or group visits.
What to Eat at Barbeque Nation - AL KARAMA 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 Barbeque Nation - AL KARAMA, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Barbeque Nation - AL KARAMA got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cake Net +1
“A heartfelt thank you to the Barbeque Nation team for the wonderful cake and outstanding hospitality. You truly made my day memorable and special.” Chef Shubham Negi Mr Neeraj and Mr lohit they make our dinner more special by their service and their hospitality”
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“A heartfelt thank you to the Barbeque Nation team for the wonderful cake and outstanding hospitality. You truly made my day memorable and special.” Chef Shubham Negi Mr Neeraj and Mr lohit they make our dinner more special by their service and their hospitality”June 2026
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Chicken bbq Net +1
“The chicken BBQ was very tasty and well prepared. Special thanks to Lohit, who served the food—he was very polite, attentive, and provided excellent service.”
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“The chicken BBQ was very tasty and well prepared. Special thanks to Lohit, who served the food—he was very polite, attentive, and provided excellent service.”June 2026
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“The variety of skewers — from succulent chicken tikka to perfectly spiced prawns and melt-in-the-mouth mutton seekh kebabs — is outstanding.”
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“The variety of skewers — from succulent chicken tikka to perfectly spiced prawns and melt-in-the-mouth mutton seekh kebabs — is outstanding.”August 2025
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Fries Net +1
“They gor literally fries for my baby as it was spicy and it was so heattfelt i wanted to give them tip but it was not allowed!”
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“They gor literally fries for my baby as it was spicy and it was so heattfelt i wanted to give them tip but it was not allowed!”August 2026
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Grilled fish Net +1
“Had an amazing lunch at Barbecue Nation Karama! The food was absolutely delicious, as always 😊. Loved the variety of grilled meats and veggies, and the live cooking station was great. My favourites were the Sheekh Kebab, grilled fish and Prawns, and the biriyanis were fantastic too!”
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“Had an amazing lunch at Barbecue Nation Karama! The food was absolutely delicious, as always 😊. Loved the variety of grilled meats and veggies, and the live cooking station was great. My favourites were the Sheekh Kebab, grilled fish and Prawns, and the biriyanis were fantastic too!”January 2026
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Grilled pineapple Net +1
“The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with paneer tikka, grilled pineapple, and tangy mushroom skewers stealing the spotlight. Every bite is cooked to perfection and served with prompt refills, ensuring your plate is never empty.”
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“The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with paneer tikka, grilled pineapple, and tangy mushroom skewers stealing the spotlight. Every bite is cooked to perfection and served with prompt refills, ensuring your plate is never empty.”August 2025
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Gulab jamun Net +1
“The buffet spread is generous, covering a wide range of cuisines — Indian curries, biryanis, continental dishes, and even chaat counters. The live counters, like the pasta and stir-fry stations, add a fun interactive touch. And just when you think you can’t eat anymore, the dessert section tempts you with a mouthwatering selection of gulab jamun, pastries, ice creams, and their signature kulfi.”
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“The buffet spread is generous, covering a wide range of cuisines — Indian curries, biryanis, continental dishes, and even chaat counters. The live counters, like the pasta and stir-fry stations, add a fun interactive touch. And just when you think you can’t eat anymore, the dessert section tempts you with a mouthwatering selection of gulab jamun, pastries, ice creams, and their signature kulfi.”August 2025
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Mutton seekh kebabs Net +1
“The variety of skewers — from succulent chicken tikka to perfectly spiced prawns and melt-in-the-mouth mutton seekh kebabs — is outstanding.”
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“The variety of skewers — from succulent chicken tikka to perfectly spiced prawns and melt-in-the-mouth mutton seekh kebabs — is outstanding.”August 2025
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Paneer tikka Net +1
“The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with paneer tikka, grilled pineapple, and tangy mushroom skewers stealing the spotlight. Every bite is cooked to perfection and served with prompt refills, ensuring your plate is never empty.”
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“The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with paneer tikka, grilled pineapple, and tangy mushroom skewers stealing the spotlight. Every bite is cooked to perfection and served with prompt refills, ensuring your plate is never empty.”August 2025
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Sheekh kebab Net +1
“Had an amazing lunch at Barbecue Nation Karama! The food was absolutely delicious, as always 😊. Loved the variety of grilled meats and veggies, and the live cooking station was great. My favourites were the Sheekh Kebab, grilled fish and Prawns, and the biriyanis were fantastic too!”
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“Had an amazing lunch at Barbecue Nation Karama! The food was absolutely delicious, as always 😊. Loved the variety of grilled meats and veggies, and the live cooking station was great. My favourites were the Sheekh Kebab, grilled fish and Prawns, and the biriyanis were fantastic too!”January 2026
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Shrimp bbq Net +1
“The shrimp BBQ and fish BBQ (tandoori tikka) were juicy, perfectly spiced, and delicious in every bite.”
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“The shrimp BBQ and fish BBQ (tandoori tikka) were juicy, perfectly spiced, and delicious in every bite.”February 2026
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Smoky ribs Net +1
“The food came out fresh and piping hot, and everything from the smoky ribs to the house-made sauces was absolutely delicious.”
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“The food came out fresh and piping hot, and everything from the smoky ribs to the house-made sauces was absolutely delicious.”May 2025
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Tangy mushroom skewers Net +1
“The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with paneer tikka, grilled pineapple, and tangy mushroom skewers stealing the spotlight. Every bite is cooked to perfection and served with prompt refills, ensuring your plate is never empty.”
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“The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with paneer tikka, grilled pineapple, and tangy mushroom skewers stealing the spotlight. Every bite is cooked to perfection and served with prompt refills, ensuring your plate is never empty.”August 2025
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Pineapple mojito Net +1
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Barbeque Nation Karama and I can't praise the staff enough. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Our server LOHIT was attentive ,knowledgeable and invested in our experience, checking in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive.Special thanks to Sajal and Surrender for my incredible drink pineapple mojito .”
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“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Barbeque Nation Karama and I can't praise the staff enough. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Our server LOHIT was attentive ,knowledgeable and invested in our experience, checking in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive.Special thanks to Sajal and Surrender for my incredible drink pineapple mojito .”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive hungry. Come with a light appetite: the unlimited buffet is substantial and includes barbecue, mains and desserts.
Request mild food. If you are dining with young children, ask for non-spicy dishes; reviewers say the kitchen prepared them on request.
Ask off-menu. Vegetarian guests should ask what special dishes are available beyond the printed menu.
Check seating. For birthdays or groups, confirm the table layout and air conditioning when booking, after one party reported cramped entrance seating and heat.
Ask about birthdays. For a birthday, ask the restaurant about its current cake and singing arrangements before you go.
Use outside parking. Drivers can check the RTA parking outside, which one reviewer described as ample.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Behind Dubai Printing Press - Building No R1027, Plot No 318-7265, Shop No S6 to S11 - 4 3B St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
AC problems
Two reviews reported the air conditioning was not working, including during a large birthday dinner.
Tight seating
A birthday group reported an entrance row where people had to stand whenever someone went for food.
Slow refills
Some buffet dishes reportedly took a long time to be replenished.
Limited desserts
One returning customer found the dessert selection smaller than on a previous visit.
BBQ consistency
One review felt the barbecue section lagged behind the rest of the buffet in taste and quality.
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The Bottom Line
Barbeque Nation in Al Karama centres the meal on live grills built into the dining table, with unlimited skewers and a broader buffet behind them. Reviews specifically mention chicken tikka, prawns, mutton seekh kebabs, grilled fish, paneer tikka and grilled pineapple. The buffet also includes biryanis, curries, chaat and live cooking counters, so it suits groups with different appetites rather than diners coming for one single dish.
Desserts are part of the draw, especially kulfi, gulab jamun and jalebi, although one returning guest found the dessert selection smaller than before. Vegetarian diners report good barbecue choices, and one birthday visit included two or three special vegetarian dishes that were not on the menu. Families have also had non-spicy food prepared for toddlers.
Service is one of the strongest themes in the reviews: staff are often described as attentive without hovering and willing to adjust spice levels or preferences. The restaurant is used for birthdays, office gatherings and family celebrations, with reviews mentioning cakes and birthday songs. Parking outside has been described as ample.
There are a few practical cautions. A large birthday group reported awkward entrance seating and a non-working AC, while another review mentioned slow buffet refills. Confirm the table layout and cooling before booking a sizeable celebration.