Live Grill
Grilled starters, including prawns, fish and chicken, are served directly at the table and the grill is kept supplied.
Barbeque Nation - Dubai - Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Barbeque Nation in Al Barsha is an Indian-led barbecue restaurant centred on an open buffet, with grilled starters served at the table and a broad dessert selection. Reviews particularly highlight the live grill, kulfi counter and its suitability for family meals, birthdays and group gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
7,441 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kulfi Variety
The kulfi counter stands out for its wide range of flavours, with mango kulfi repeatedly highlighted by reviewers.
Buffet Range
The buffet covers starters, mains and desserts, with reviewers noting fresh food and plenty of choice.
Spice Flexibility
You can request less-spiced barbecue, making the live grill easier to suit different preferences.
Group Friendly
Reviews describe it as a comfortable choice for family dinners, office lunches, birthdays and groups as large as 13.
Recognised Guests
A long-term visitor said the team remembered and recognised returning guests even after time away.
Kerala Food
The Kerala dishes received specific praise for their authentic flavour.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Ahead. Book before visiting because the restaurant gets busy; this is especially useful for iftar and group meals.
Birthday Offer. For a birthday visit, ask about the celebration offer and bring an Emirates ID, which one reviewer said was required.
Adjust Spice. If standard barbecue feels too hot, request a less-spiced version when ordering from the grill.
Plan Timing. Avoid peak holiday rushes if you want shorter dessert queues; one Eid visit reported waiting at the dessert section.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa G+, Plot No. 3764672 Next to HQ Fitness Al Barsha 2, (Near Mall of Emirates / Lulu Mall - 26 1st St
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
High Noise
The restaurant can be extremely noisy, making conversation difficult.
Parking Difficulty
One reviewer found parking challenging, so arriving with extra time may help.
Uneven Dishes
One visit found the wings, prawns and grilled chicken excellent but considered the remaining dishes average.
Pani Puri
A reviewer felt the pani puri lacked the expected tangy and spicy kick.
Soup Chicken
One reviewer reported that the chicken in the soup tasted raw and smelled unpleasant.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 69
all non-veg
“The best part – I got an offer price of only AED 69 for all non-veg, which is very affordable for the quality and variety they provide”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Barbeque Nation in Al Barsha is an Indian-led barbecue restaurant built around an open buffet: grilled starters arrive at the table, while guests can browse mains, live counters and desserts. Reviews make it a natural choice for family dinners, birthdays, office lunches and larger get-togethers, especially if you enjoy variety rather than a short à la carte meal. The live grill is the main draw, with reviewers calling out prawns, BBQ fish, chicken wings and grilled chicken.
There is plenty beyond the grill too: Ghost Dum pukht Biryani, Kerala dishes, pani puri and a broad kulfi counter. Mango kulfi with malai sauce and paan ice cream are two dessert details worth seeking out; one reviewer also praised the jalebi. Service is a consistent strength, with attentive table clearing and staff who can adjust barbecue spice on request.
Book ahead when it is busy, particularly during iftar, and keep birthday celebrations in mind: reviewers describe complimentary birthday buffets or cake surprises, with Emirates ID mentioned for one offer. The trade-offs are practical: one visit found the restaurant extremely noisy for conversation, parking challenging, and dessert queues during a heavy Eid rush. A separate review found the soup chicken raw-smelling, while another felt some dishes beyond the strongest grilled items were average.