Tender brisket
Brisket is often described as tender and juicy, with smoky flavour and well-balanced spices.
Chef Eyad Dubai
Al Satwa
Chef Eyad Dubai is a smoked-meat restaurant in Al Satwa, known in reviews for tender brisket, ribs and lamb cooked until very soft. The counter-style ordering lets you taste available cuts before choosing, with Levantine sides adding a distinctive touch.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,666 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Soft lamb
Lamb shoulder, neck and chops have impressed diners for their softness, juiciness and slow-cooked texture.
Taste first
You can sample the available meat at the counter before placing an order, useful when choosing between cuts.
Levantine sides
Reviews mention fattoush, hummus, mutabal, salads and two kinds of rice served alongside the meat.
Family friendly
A kids’ play area and a non-smoking section make the restaurant easier to use for family meals.
Valet parking
Several reviews mention valet parking, including a reviewer who found it at the restaurant.
Ramadan buffet
The Iftar and Ramadan buffets received positive feedback, including praise for the desserts.
What to Eat at Chef Eyad Dubai 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 Chef Eyad Dubai, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chef Eyad Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beef brisket Net +7
“We tried the beef brisket with their amazing species and honey .”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the beef brisket with their amazing species and honey .”July 2022
“The brisket was so tender and the spices were delicious.”October 2023
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Fattoush Net +3
“The fattoush was yummy along with the other salad.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The fattoush was yummy along with the other salad.”August 2024
“The food overall was great, I got a ribeye steak which was tender and delicious along with a fattoush salad and burger.”May 2025
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Lamb shoulder Net +2
“We had lamb shoulder and lamb ribs, it came with couple of grape leaves, unlimited sauces, honey, barbecue sauce, spices, unlimited fattoush salad, green salad, brown rice, and white rice, the brown rice had lots of spices and was delicious, the fattoush salad was tasty, and the bread was crunchy, The meat was fatty, tender and juicy, parts of it were bit chewy, I found the shoulder to be more tender than the ribs, overall it was ok, not gonna eat there again, good food but not top”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had lamb shoulder and lamb ribs, it came with couple of grape leaves, unlimited sauces, honey, barbecue sauce, spices, unlimited fattoush salad, green salad, brown rice, and white rice, the brown rice had lots of spices and was delicious, the fattoush salad was tasty, and the bread was crunchy, The meat was fatty, tender and juicy, parts of it were bit chewy, I found the shoulder to be more tender than the ribs, overall it was ok, not gonna eat there again, good food but not top”September 2023
“Super delicious food and friendly staff. We had mixed beef brisket and Lamb shoulder. 1.5 kgs were perfect for 3 guys. I'll definitely go back again”August 2022
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Ribs Net +2
“🔥 Smoked Meat Masterpiece: Chef Eyad is setting Dubai's culinary scene on fire with the best smoked meats in town. The tender, juicy brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs are packed with smoky, savory flavors that will leave you craving more. Each bite melts in your mouth, showcasing Chef Eyad’s dedication to quality and traditional smoking techniques. The sweet and tangy glaze on the ribs perfectly complements the rich, smoky taste.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🔥 Smoked Meat Masterpiece: Chef Eyad is setting Dubai's culinary scene on fire with the best smoked meats in town. The tender, juicy brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs are packed with smoky, savory flavors that will leave you craving more. Each bite melts in your mouth, showcasing Chef Eyad’s dedication to quality and traditional smoking techniques. The sweet and tangy glaze on the ribs perfectly complements the rich, smoky taste.”July 2024
“I recommend the brisket and ribs and the brisket burger - these were the best 👌”September 2022
Honorable mentions (24)
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Beef infused with honey Net +1
“However, the one that truly stands out is the beef infused with honey. The combination of savory and sweet flavors creates a harmonious blend that is simply unparalleled. The succulent tenderness of the meat, coupled with the subtle hint of honey, makes each bite a true delight for your taste buds.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the one that truly stands out is the beef infused with honey. The combination of savory and sweet flavors creates a harmonious blend that is simply unparalleled. The succulent tenderness of the meat, coupled with the subtle hint of honey, makes each bite a true delight for your taste buds.”October 2025
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Brisket and lamb mix Net +1
“We had brisket and lamb mix with salad and cinnamon rice. Everything tastes superb.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We had brisket and lamb mix with salad and cinnamon rice. Everything tastes superb.”March 2024
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Brisket burger Net +1
“I recommend the brisket and ribs and the brisket burger - these were the best 👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I recommend the brisket and ribs and the brisket burger - these were the best 👌”September 2022
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Burger Net +1
“The food overall was great, I got a ribeye steak which was tender and delicious along with a fattoush salad and burger.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food overall was great, I got a ribeye steak which was tender and delicious along with a fattoush salad and burger.”May 2025
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Cinnamon rice Net +1
“We had brisket and lamb mix with salad and cinnamon rice. Everything tastes superb.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We had brisket and lamb mix with salad and cinnamon rice. Everything tastes superb.”March 2024
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“We went with the grilled chicken and it was honestly really good - fresh, tender, and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We went with the grilled chicken and it was honestly really good - fresh, tender, and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“I tried today the Iftar buffet. It was ultimately delicious, all plates even desert.”
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“I tried today the Iftar buffet. It was ultimately delicious, all plates even desert.”March 2026
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Lamb Net +1
“Amazing smoked meat. Enjoyed the lamb, brisket.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Amazing smoked meat. Enjoyed the lamb, brisket.”August 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I am not a big fan of brisket, but lamb chops were nice, very soft, and juicy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I am not a big fan of brisket, but lamb chops were nice, very soft, and juicy.”October 2023
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Lamb shoulder and neck Net +1
“Blessing in disguise, we opted for lamb shoulder and neck. The subtle spices sprinkled on top change your whole experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Blessing in disguise, we opted for lamb shoulder and neck. The subtle spices sprinkled on top change your whole experience.”August 2023
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Leg Net +1
“Tasty 😋 meat, great service, amazing atmosphere, every one hour there a Dabka happens. I do recommend everyone to try thier meat on dinner time We have order 1K of leg. I can say its alao good price somehow.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tasty 😋 meat, great service, amazing atmosphere, every one hour there a Dabka happens. I do recommend everyone to try thier meat on dinner time We have order 1K of leg. I can say its alao good price somehow.”May 2022
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Lemon mint Net +1
“And the Lemon mint… 👌🏼.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“And the Lemon mint… 👌🏼.”August 2024
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Meat rush Net +1
“This was my first time visit to this amazing place, wanted to try the meat rush, 🍖 😍, the extreme beefy food, I'm a meat lover, and at this point i can say it did very well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“This was my first time visit to this amazing place, wanted to try the meat rush, 🍖 😍, the extreme beefy food, I'm a meat lover, and at this point i can say it did very well.”October 2022
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Meat with honey Net +1
“The meat 🥩 was excellent and delicious, especially with honey 🍯.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The meat 🥩 was excellent and delicious, especially with honey 🍯.”June 2022
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Mix meat Net +1
“Ordered mix meat and they let us taste as well. Meat was served to the table after order and the meat was just great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Ordered mix meat and they let us taste as well. Meat was served to the table after order and the meat was just great.”February 2023
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Mixed beef brisket Net +1
“Super delicious food and friendly staff. We had mixed beef brisket and Lamb shoulder. 1.5 kgs were perfect for 3 guys. I'll definitely go back again”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Super delicious food and friendly staff. We had mixed beef brisket and Lamb shoulder. 1.5 kgs were perfect for 3 guys. I'll definitely go back again”August 2022
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Mutabal Net +1
“Hummus and moutabel as delicious as well.”
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“Hummus and moutabel as delicious as well.”August 2024
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Ramadan buffet Net +1
“I really liked their ramadan buffet”
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“I really liked their ramadan buffet”February 2026
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“The food overall was great, I got a ribeye steak which was tender and delicious along with a fattoush salad and burger.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The food overall was great, I got a ribeye steak which was tender and delicious along with a fattoush salad and burger.”May 2025
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Short ribs Net +1
“Super juicy meat tried the brisket and short ribs Flavor is amazing and super delicious”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Super juicy meat tried the brisket and short ribs Flavor is amazing and super delicious”February 2023
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Slow cooked shoulder Net +1
“Omg what a beautiful restaurant, the slow cooked shoulder was insane, melt in your mouth, absolutely delicious the service was super, ismail was so friendly and look after us, I will definitely be coming back and will be recommending to all my friends”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Omg what a beautiful restaurant, the slow cooked shoulder was insane, melt in your mouth, absolutely delicious the service was super, ismail was so friendly and look after us, I will definitely be coming back and will be recommending to all my friends”August 2023
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Smoken beef Net +1
“From the moment you enter you can start to smell the smoken beef aroma, you can start swallow your saliva as it starts to fall.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“From the moment you enter you can start to smell the smoken beef aroma, you can start swallow your saliva as it starts to fall.”October 2022
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Western brisket Net +1
“What makes Chef Eyad so special is the high quality meat and the fusion between western brisket and Levantine cuisine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“What makes Chef Eyad so special is the high quality meat and the fusion between western brisket and Levantine cuisine.”September 2022
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Crème brûlée Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The crème brûlée- was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
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Lamb ribs Net −1
“We had lamb shoulder and lamb ribs, it came with couple of grape leaves, unlimited sauces, honey, barbecue sauce, spices, unlimited fattoush salad, green salad, brown rice, and white rice, the brown rice had lots of spices and was delicious, the fattoush salad was tasty, and the bread was crunchy, The meat was fatty, tender and juicy, parts of it were bit chewy, I found the shoulder to be more tender than the ribs, overall it was ok, not gonna eat there again, good food but not top”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had lamb shoulder and lamb ribs, it came with couple of grape leaves, unlimited sauces, honey, barbecue sauce, spices, unlimited fattoush salad, green salad, brown rice, and white rice, the brown rice had lots of spices and was delicious, the fattoush salad was tasty, and the bread was crunchy, The meat was fatty, tender and juicy, parts of it were bit chewy, I found the shoulder to be more tender than the ribs, overall it was ok, not gonna eat there again, good food but not top”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm prices. Ask for the current price before ordering: one diner found the menu ribeye price differed from the bill.
Set portions. State the exact meat quantity you want and check the bill before paying, after a group disputed a larger charged weight.
Sample cuts. Use the counter tasting before ordering if you are unsure which meat suits you.
Try lunch. Weekday lunch may be quieter; one reviewer found the restaurant almost empty and received plenty of staff attention.
Check parking. Look for the restaurant’s valet option before searching for building parking.
Choose seating. If smoke matters to your group, ask for the non-smoking area when being seated.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1st Interchange - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Temperature issues
One recent diner said the smoked-meat dishes arrived completely cold, while another found the meat dry and cold.
Slow service
Some diners reported waiting more than ten minutes to order or receiving slow, inattentive service.
Price discrepancies
A reviewer saw ribeye listed at 140 AED but was charged 220 AED, with staff saying the menu was outdated.
Portion pressure
One group says staff pushed a larger meat order and initially charged 1.7 kg instead of the 1 kg requested.
Limited availability
Menu items can be unavailable; one diner could not order warq enab and received fewer sauces than promised.
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The Bottom Line
Chef Eyad Dubai is a smoked-meat restaurant in Al Satwa where the main event is choosing generous portions of brisket, ribs, lamb shoulder or other available cuts. Several diners describe the brisket as tender and juicy, while lamb shoulder and chops have also earned praise for their softness. The counter tasting is a useful part of the experience: you can sample the meat before committing to an order.
The meat comes with Levantine-style accompaniments in many reviews, including fattoush, hummus, mutabal, salads and two types of rice. Fattoush is repeatedly mentioned positively, and the honey pairing is a distinctive option. Families may appreciate the kids’ play area and non-smoking section, while valet parking is mentioned by reviewers.
Ramadan and Iftar buffets have also received good feedback. Service is less consistent than the food. Some guests found the staff warm and attentive, but others waited over ten minutes, encountered unavailable dishes or felt poorly welcomed.
There are also important billing cautions: one reviewer was charged 220 AED for a ribeye listed at 140 AED, and another disputed an oversized meat quantity. Confirm current prices, specify the portion you want and check the bill before paying. Expect prices to feel high to some diners, even when portions are large.