Creek City Restaurant

Name: Creek City Restaurant
Address: Grand Souq, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971503602599

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 503 602 599

Creek City Restaurant is a casual Bur Dubai dining spot with views across Dubai Creek and passing abras. Reviews point to Turkish kebabs, shawarma and generous rice dishes, making it a practical stop after exploring the souqs or for a relaxed evening meal.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,655 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Creek views

Window and upper-floor tables look over Dubai Creek, with abra boats and ferries passing below.

Turkish kebabs

The Turkish kebabs platter lets you sample an assortment before choosing favourites to order again.

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What to Eat at Creek City Restaurant

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

Food 10

Biryani Net +1

“We tried the shrimp, biryani, kung pao chicken, spicy beef, and the desserts. Delicious! I must commend how they cooked the beef. It was tender, savory, and easy to bite.”
Char grilled half chicken Net +1

“I recommend a cold fresh lemon drink and a char grilled half chicken on a bed of basmati rice with naan.”
Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1

“The charcoal grilled chicken is not going to disappoint.”
Chicken shawarma Net +1

“Delicious chicken Shawarma. The chicken was perfectly cooked and spiced. So yummy 😋 Big meal and so cheap. Highly recommend this restaurant, right next to Arabia Old Souk and great views over Dubai Creek.”
Chopan kabab Net +1

“We as a family liked Kabuli Pulao and Chopan Kabab. My recommendation to try Mint Margareta after the meal.”
Delicious soup Net +1

“Prices are surprisingly low and they even give me free delicious soup. I am so satisfied. 😍😍😍”
Fish tikka skewers Net +1

“The fish tikka skewers, while a little different from how they were described on the menu, were tasty and came with a mix of salad, rice, and pita bread—a balanced plate overall.”
Garlic bread Net +1

“I also tried the garlic bread, which was flavorful and went well with the meal.”
Grilled fish Net +1

“Fantastic grilled fish and prawns. Reminds me of old days in Dubai. Highly recommended”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“Several dishes stood out, but the Grilled Prawns were exceptionally delicious – cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”

Honorable mentions (18)

Hot garlic sauce with beef Net +1

“We both enthusiastically recommend the menu here, with particular favourites of Mutton Kadai, and hot garlic sauce with beef.”
Humus Net +1

“You should try humus. All meat and chicken is very similar good quality Turkish cuisine. Shaslik is incredible.”
Italian shawarma Net +1

“I ate the Italian Shawarma and was not disappointed. In the pic is my wifes food and mine on the other side. All together we paid under 50 aed.”
Kabuli pulao Net +1

“We as a family liked Kabuli Pulao and Chopan Kabab. My recommendation to try Mint Margareta after the meal.”
Kung pao chicken Net +1

“We tried the shrimp, biryani, kung pao chicken, spicy beef, and the desserts. Delicious! I must commend how they cooked the beef. It was tender, savory, and easy to bite.”
Lentils soup Net +1

“The food was tasty, they also served me a complimentary lentils soup.”
Mix grill Net +1

“I got the mix grill and it was so worth it”
Mixed turkish grill for two Net +1

“Had a great dinner here, can recommend the mixed Turkish grill for two. Generous servings and very friendly service. The river view at night is also great”
Mutton kadai Net +1

“We both enthusiastically recommend the menu here, with particular favourites of Mutton Kadai, and hot garlic sauce with beef.”
Mutton pulao Net +1

“The mutton pulao is juicy and tasty. Very satisfying.”
Prawns Net +1

“Fantastic grilled fish and prawns. Reminds me of old days in Dubai. Highly recommended”
Shaslik Net +1

“You should try humus. All meat and chicken is very similar good quality Turkish cuisine. Shaslik is incredible.”
Shawarma Net +1

“Amazing Shawarma. Best I have ever eaten. Lovely staff. I came in after walking in 42 degree heat. Staff brought me cold water and a fan straight away.”
Shawrma Net +1

“One of the tastiest Shawrma in the city, a very warn and welcoming ambiance with a beautiful view of the creek. The staff are very friendly, especially Betty. Will definitely return again.”
Spicy beef Net +1

“We tried the shrimp, biryani, kung pao chicken, spicy beef, and the desserts. Delicious! I must commend how they cooked the beef. It was tender, savory, and easy to bite.”
Spicy chicken shawarmas Net +1

“Excellent spicy chicken shawarmas too”
Tabbouleh salad Net +1

“I ordered the tabbouleh salad, which came out a bit dry, but a quick request for extra lemon made it just right.”
Turkish kebabs platter Net +1

“For starters try the Turkish kebabs platter which has a nice assortment of their best kebabs.”

Drinks 2

Cold fresh lemon drink Net +1

“I recommend a cold fresh lemon drink and a char grilled half chicken on a bed of basmati rice with naan.”
Mango shake Net +1

“The mango shake is an absolute must-try; its creamy texture and rich mango flavor are so delightful that it alone might make you want to go back.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Chicken charcoal Net −1

“We ordered chicken charcoal. The foods are nice but kinda disappointed with the rice because it was uncooked.”
Chicken tikka kebab Net −1

“While I understand that gravy dishes may not be part of the menu, I was disappointed that the Chicken Tikka Kebab and charcoal grilled items lacked the flavor and taste I expected.”
Hot and sour soup Net −1

“Food was good and the service was friendly. I did not like the hot and sour soup but that's a matter of taste.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Seek windows. Ask for a window seat, especially upstairs, if watching the creek, boats and abras matters to you.

Try the platter. For a first kebab order, start with the Turkish kebabs platter to compare the restaurant's selection.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Grand Souq

Bur Dubai - Al Souq Al Kabeer, Dubai

0 503 602 599

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Muted grills

One diner found the Chicken Tikka Kebab and charcoal-grilled dishes less flavourful than expected.

Restroom issue

A review specifically criticised the restroom's cleanliness, despite finding the meal and view enjoyable.

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The Bottom Line

Creek City Restaurant is a relaxed Bur Dubai choice when the view matters as much as the meal. Upstairs and window tables look across Dubai Creek, with abras and ferries providing the moving backdrop. It works well after wandering the souqs or for an unhurried dinner with friends.

The menu spans several styles, but the clearest strengths in the reviews are the Turkish kebabs platter, mixed Turkish grill for two, chicken shawarma and mutton pulao. Grilled prawns, fish and charcoal chicken also appear often, while the mango shake gets a specific recommendation. Portions are regularly described as generous, and diners generally find the prices reasonable; one couple said their food total was under 50 AED.

Service is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe quick, polite and attentive table service, including help with menu choices and thoughtful touches such as complimentary lentil soup or sides. The atmosphere is colourful, cozy and calm rather than luxurious, so expectations should match the setting.

There are a few things to keep in mind. One diner found the grills under-seasoned, another reported uncooked rice, and a review raised concerns about restroom cleanliness. If ordering tabbouleh, extra lemon may help if it arrives dry.