Mutton karhai
Mutton karhai is repeatedly singled out, including one review calling it the restaurant’s best dish at a good price.
Dairah Restaurant مطعم دايره ذم م
Bur Dubai
Dairah Restaurant is a Pakistani, Indian, Chinese and BBQ restaurant in Bur Dubai, with Hyderabadi biryani as part of its self-described offering. Reviews point to chicken and mutton karhai, grilled chicken and other desi dishes, with dine-in seating close to Al Ghubaiba bus and metro stations.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
373 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled chicken
One customer described the grilled chicken as among the best they had tried in Dubai, praising its masala and fresh green chilli.
Desi cooking
The menu includes less common regional dishes; one reviewer specifically enjoyed the authentic Sarson ka Saag.
Transport access
The restaurant is near Al Ghubaiba bus and metro stations, making it convenient for a quick meal before or after travelling.
Budget meals
Several reviews describe the food as affordable, including a meal for three with naan and water reported at 27 Dhs.
Family seating
A review mentions private closed-door family seating alongside regular dine-in options.
Vegetarian choice
Vegetarian diners have reported finding enough vegetable options on the menu.
What to Eat at Dairah Restaurant مطعم دايره ذم م 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 Dairah Restaurant مطعم دايره ذم م, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Dairah Restaurant مطعم دايره ذم م, 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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Butter chicken Net +1
“Incredibly tasty food. I had the butter chicken and a garlic naan. Delicious. Lovely staff. Amazing prices.”
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“Incredibly tasty food. I had the butter chicken and a garlic naan. Delicious. Lovely staff. Amazing prices.”November 2025
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Chicken karhai Net +1
“Amazing food, especially loved the chicken karhai. Highly recommend this spot for delicious, authentic flavors!”
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“Amazing food, especially loved the chicken karhai. Highly recommend this spot for delicious, authentic flavors!”March 2024
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Chiken krai Net +1
“Dairah Restaurant chiken krai is to tasty 😋 and reasonable price.”
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“Dairah Restaurant chiken krai is to tasty 😋 and reasonable price.”October 2024
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Dal chana Net +1
“Dal chana is very yummy 😋 taste.”
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“Dal chana is very yummy 😋 taste.”October 2024
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Garlic naan Net +1
“Incredibly tasty food. I had the butter chicken and a garlic naan. Delicious. Lovely staff. Amazing prices.”
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“Incredibly tasty food. I had the butter chicken and a garlic naan. Delicious. Lovely staff. Amazing prices.”November 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“One of the best grilled chicken I've had in Dubai! 🤩🔥 Rich, flavorful masala that hit all the right spots! 😍👌 I asked for green chili and got fresh, crunchy ones—just the kick I needed! 🌶️🤤 Every bite was pure joy! ❤️🍗 Filled my heart and stomach to the max! 🥰😋💯”
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“One of the best grilled chicken I've had in Dubai! 🤩🔥 Rich, flavorful masala that hit all the right spots! 😍👌 I asked for green chili and got fresh, crunchy ones—just the kick I needed! 🌶️🤤 Every bite was pure joy! ❤️🍗 Filled my heart and stomach to the max! 🥰😋💯”February 2025
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Handi Net +1
“Their Handi and Kabab are amazing too.”
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“Their Handi and Kabab are amazing too.”January 2023
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Mutton kadai Net +1
“Best mutton kadai in the world with good prices”
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“Best mutton kadai in the world with good prices”April 2026
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Mutton karhai Net +1
“The best location for the mutton karhai 🙌”
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“The best location for the mutton karhai 🙌”August 2023
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Paratha Net +1
“Seekh kabab, raita, paratha was all good.”
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“Seekh kabab, raita, paratha was all good.”April 2024
Honorable mentions (6)
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Raita Net +1
“Seekh kabab, raita, paratha was all good.”
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“Seekh kabab, raita, paratha was all good.”April 2024
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Sarson ka saag Net +1
“One of the rare places in Dubai where you will get authentic Sarson ka Saag. Very delicious and served very quick. Will come again.”
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“One of the rare places in Dubai where you will get authentic Sarson ka Saag. Very delicious and served very quick. Will come again.”March 2023
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Seekh kabab Net +1
“Seekh kabab, raita, paratha was all good.”
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“Seekh kabab, raita, paratha was all good.”April 2024
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Soo yammm plate Net +1
“Personally Visit experience Very delicious food.Customer service also is Very Good Soo Yammm Plate …!! 😍😍❤️”
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“Personally Visit experience Very delicious food.Customer service also is Very Good Soo Yammm Plate …!! 😍😍❤️”July 2022
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White mutton Net +1
“Taste was amazing must try white mutton and chicken.”
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“Taste was amazing must try white mutton and chicken.”December 2025
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Chicken biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Must try their 13aed huge serving quantity chicken biryani.”
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“Must try their 13aed huge serving quantity chicken biryani.”January 2023
What to Avoid (4)
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Biryani Net −1
“Worst chicken birthday ever tasted in my life... It's expired biryani as when I chew the meat it's horrible smelling I vomitted immediately.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst chicken birthday ever tasted in my life... It's expired biryani as when I chew the meat it's horrible smelling I vomitted immediately.”February 2025
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Hyderabad mutton biryani Net −1
“Hyderabad Mutton Biryani.. total just watse of money. It's just a minor piece of meat, just bones. No gravey..”
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“Hyderabad Mutton Biryani.. total just watse of money. It's just a minor piece of meat, just bones. No gravey..”May 2023
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Mutton achari Net −1
“I bought mutton achari @AED20 Served 3pcs bones withoout very less meet,mango pcs a lot.not worth no tasty..recomend near alWaqs or Shahjee for pakistani food .”
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Critical review excerpts
“I bought mutton achari @AED20 Served 3pcs bones withoout very less meet,mango pcs a lot.not worth no tasty..recomend near alWaqs or Shahjee for pakistani food .”December 2022
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Mutton peshawari Net −1
“Food was not ok. In mutton peshawari he mixed chicken pieces and the smell was very bad that i cant able to eat it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food was not ok. In mutton peshawari he mixed chicken pieces and the smell was very bad that i cant able to eat it.”April 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. Before paying for delivery, confirm the biryani portion and chicken quantity; one customer received only one small piece.
Verify orders. Repeat your delivery order and check the parcel when it arrives, as a reviewer reported receiving different items from those requested.
Expect crowds. For a calmer dine-in experience, consider avoiding busy periods; one review describes the atmosphere as congested and rushy.
Use transit. The restaurant is convenient if you are travelling through Al Ghubaiba, sitting near both the bus station and metro station.
Watch small orders. Small delivery orders may take much longer: one reviewer reported 10–15 Dhs orders arriving after roughly one to one and a half hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
16th st West of Al Ghubaiba Bus station taxi stand, Burdubai West of Bus Station Masque. Burdubai Al Ghubaiba Burdubai
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Staff manners
Multiple diners report rude or unfriendly interactions with cashiers, waiters and other staff.
Delivery problems
Delivery complaints include unanswered calls, late small orders and a rider asking a customer to come downstairs.
Order accuracy
Some delivery customers say cashiers sent the wrong items despite being told what they wanted.
Food consistency
Reviews describe inconsistent recipes and portions, including a chicken biryani with only one small piece of chicken.
Crowded setting
The dining area has been described as congested and busy, and another review says it is normally very crowded.
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The Bottom Line
Dairah Restaurant is a Bur Dubai spot for Pakistani, Indian, Chinese and BBQ food, with reviews especially focused on Hyderabadi-style biryani, chicken karhai and mutton karhai. The mutton karhai is a recurring favourite, while the grilled chicken earns praise for its rich masala. Sarson ka Saag is another useful find if you want a less common desi dish.
The location is practical for travellers: it is close to Al Ghubaiba bus station and metro station, and reviews mention indoor, outdoor and private closed-door family seating. The trade-off is a fairly basic, sometimes crowded setting. One reviewer found enough vegetable choices for a vegetarian diner, and several customers describe the prices as pocket-friendly.
A reported 13aed chicken biryani and an AED20 mutton achari show the budget range mentioned by customers, though neither should be treated as a current menu price. Service is the main caution. Reviews repeatedly mention rude or inattentive staff, wrong delivery items, difficult phone contact and slow delivery for small orders.
Packaging has also been criticised after oil leaked through a delivery bag. For dine-in, the food may be the stronger reason to come; for delivery, confirm the order and portion before accepting it, and allow extra time for smaller orders.