Bawabat Baghdad Restaurant

Name: Bawabat Baghdad Restaurant
Address: Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971549988959

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant Open now 0 549 988 959

Bawabat Baghdad is an Iraqi restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for traditional dishes such as masgouf and juicy kebabs. It also has indoor and outdoor seating, with several reviews mentioning live music, shisha and warm Iraqi tea service.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

1,603 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Masgouf

Whole grilled fish is a standout, described as moist, smoky and generously sized.

Kebabs

Iraqi, Kurdish and mixed kebabs are repeatedly praised for being juicy, tender and well cooked.

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What to Eat at Bawabat Baghdad Restaurant

These items at Bawabat Baghdad Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Masgouf Net +6

“We had Masgouf, the famous Iraqi grilled fish, and it was cooked to perfection—flaky, flavorful, and authentically delicious.”
Iraqi kebab Net +3

“Their Iraqi Kabab is a dream, so delicious.”
Lentil soup Net +3

“Before we even placed our order, we were served hot lentil soup, which was unusual but tasty.”
Dates with tahini Net +2

“Of course it was followed by tahin-dates and tea.”
Juicy grilled kebabs Net +2

“Amazing place 😘 very good food , delicious dips and juicy grilled kebabs 🥙”
Kurdish kebabs Net +2

“The Kurdish kebabs are juicy and melt in the mouth.”

Honorable mentions (24)

Apple salad Net +1

“The food was very tasty- please try the apple salad, beetroot hummus and spicy potatoes for starters and the assortments of meats for the main dish.”
Arayes Net +1

“The Arayes are crispy and juicy as well.”
Beetroot hummus Net +1

“The food was very tasty- please try the apple salad, beetroot hummus and spicy potatoes for starters and the assortments of meats for the main dish.”
Beetroot mutabbal Net +1

“🐠 Masqoof is so delicious, 🍢the grills are of good quality, and beetroot mutabbal is our favorite!”
Cay Net +1

“The dishes are huge (1 is enough for 2 people) and the prices really fair. At the End you get Cay and Dates also for FREE. The food was really tasty and the service perfect!”
Chicken kebab Net +1

“For the mains, we got chicken kebab and meat. The chicken was exceptionally tender and flavorful.”
Fat circle keba Net +1

“We ordered keba mix the yellow one was good and the fat circle keba was nice too.”
Fresh bread Net +1

“Juicy kebabs falling off your fork, fresh bread coming to your table steaming hot, even the liver kebab was melt in your mouth-which requires expertise.”
Hot bread Net +1

“You get hot bread, lentil soup, different types of starters for FREE. The dishes are huge (1 is enough for 2 people) and the prices really fair. At the End you get Cay and Dates also for FREE. The food was really tasty and the service perfect!”
Hummus Net +1

“You have to try this Iraqi restaurant! The food is amazing! We had a mix of starters, including hummus, mtabbal, beetroot, and muhammara.”
Keba mix Net +1

“We ordered keba mix the yellow one was good and the fat circle keba was nice too.”
Kebbeh Net +1

“Food is beyond amazing, mix grills was fresh and super tasty with all the traditional Iraqi flavors, kebbeh is outstanding taste”
Liver kebab Net +1

“Juicy kebabs falling off your fork, fresh bread coming to your table steaming hot, even the liver kebab was melt in your mouth-which requires expertise.”
Maqlouba Net +1

“For the main course, I had the maqlouba, and it was absolutely delicious — beautifully seasoned, perfectly cooked, and full of rich, comforting taste.”
Meat wrapped with kebab Net +1

“Don’t miss the kebabs. Meat wrapped with Kebab and Iraqi Kebab must try dishes”
Mix grills Net +1

“Food is beyond amazing, mix grills was fresh and super tasty with all the traditional Iraqi flavors, kebbeh is outstanding taste”
Mixed appetizer platter Net +1

“We started with a mixed appetizer platter, a beetroot dish, and a mixed grill, accompanied by mixed rice, okra stew, and beans. Each dish was flavorful and delicious.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“We started with a mixed appetizer platter, a beetroot dish, and a mixed grill, accompanied by mixed rice, okra stew, and beans. Each dish was flavorful and delicious.”
Mtabbal Net +1

“You have to try this Iraqi restaurant! The food is amazing! We had a mix of starters, including hummus, mtabbal, beetroot, and muhammara.”
Muhammara Net +1

“And this is the best muhammara I’ve ever tried in my life. I have never loved muhammara until today.”
Okra (bamyia) Net +1

“Great place to visit in Dubai. Yummy food. Great service and atmosphere. Live music. The tea is delicious. They have the best Okra (Bamyia).”
Okra stew Net +1

“We started with a mixed appetizer platter, a beetroot dish, and a mixed grill, accompanied by mixed rice, okra stew, and beans. Each dish was flavorful and delicious.”
Spicy potatoes Net +1

“The Spicy potatoes are also a favorite.”
Tikka Net +1

“The food is authentic and the waiters are very nice. I do recommend this place if you like Iraqi food. The dollar was amazing the best I had and the Tikka also was really good.”

Drinks 1

Tea Net +6

“Tea service is exceptional!”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Cake Net −1

“One star less as the cake and ice cream dessert has room for improvement.”
Ice cream dessert Net −1

“One star less as the cake and ice cream dessert has room for improvement.”
Lamb chops Net −1

“Good food, although lamb chops were way overcooked.”
تشريبة Net −1

“The main course was also very good with the exception of the تشريبة which was just good.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Masgouf. Ask for masgouf if you want the restaurant’s most distinctive Iraqi speciality: whole grilled fish.

Share Portions. Consider sharing a main or ordering fewer dishes first; one review says a dish can serve two people.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeira St

Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai

0 549 988 959

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Street Noise

Outdoor tables beside the street can be noisy.

Overcooked Lamb

One diner found the lamb chops significantly overcooked.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

155 dirhams per person

Ramadan deal per person

“The Ramadan deal at 155 dirhams per person is unbelievable for the quality and variety offered”

Google review · March 2025

21 AED per bottle

Water bottle

“One minor issue—they brought us three bottles of water without us asking and charged 21 AED per bottle”

Google review · February 2025

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The Bottom Line

Bawabat Baghdad is an Iraqi restaurant in Umm Suqeim where the main draw is traditional cooking rather than a quick meal. Start with lentil soup and starters, then consider the masgouf, Iraqi kebab or maqlouba. Reviews describe the grilled fish as flaky and authentically seasoned, while the kebabs are often juicy and tender.

The portions are generous: one reviewer said a main was enough for two people, and another noted that the meze came in decent sizes for the price. Fresh, hot bread is a recurring highlight. Tea is part of the experience too, sometimes accompanied by dates, cookies or fruit.

There is indoor and outdoor seating, with live singing mentioned on some evenings. Families and groups should find the setting comfortable, and valet parking helps where on-street parking is limited. In pleasant weather, the outdoor tables are attractive, though a street-side table can be noisy and one visit mentioned mosquitos around the open indoor-outdoor area.

Prices are not uniformly described as low: one diner called them steep, while another reported a Ramadan deal at 155 dirhams per person. Check water charges before accepting bottles, and keep expectations measured for desserts and occasional cooking inconsistencies.