Wide spread
The buffet covers Persian and international dishes, with more than 50 options mentioned by one diner.
Danial Restaurant Dubai
Al Wasl
Danial Restaurant is an Al Wasl buffet known for broad Iranian, Arabic and international choices. The spread includes tender kebabs, seafood and desserts such as umm ali, making it a practical pick for families who want plenty of options at one table.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
2,709 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Iranian flavours
Iranian dishes and flavours are a recurring strength, alongside Arabic and international food.
Strong kebabs
Mutton kebabs are specifically praised, while another review describes the kebabs as tender and juicy.
Helpful service
Several reviews mention welcoming staff, including attentive service during buffet and family visits.
Seafood choice
The buffet has a dedicated seafood area, with crab, prawns, fish and seafood soup appearing in reviews.
Dessert highlights
Umm ali is a repeat favourite, and one office lunch review called the dessert selection fantastic.
What to Eat at Danial Restaurant 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 Danial Restaurant Dubai, 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.
These items at Danial Restaurant Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 1
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Umm ali Net +4
“My favourite was umm ali from the desserts.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favourite was umm ali from the desserts.”April 2023
“Among the desserts, umm ali and creme caramel were amazing.”July 2021
Honorable mentions (12)
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Chicken kabab Net +1
“Only chicken kabab and seabass fish were fresh n tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Only chicken kabab and seabass fish were fresh n tasty.”May 2021
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Chicken majboos Net +1
“Some of the dishes I loved were the kebabs, chicken majboos, okra curry and nashif beef.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Some of the dishes I loved were the kebabs, chicken majboos, okra curry and nashif beef.”July 2021
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Crab soup Net +1
“Shrimps was not clean filled with sands and food looks old and drink is rechargeable boring food only crab soup umm ali was nice rest of them taste like old food and washroom is outside ntg special you gonna find there people is also cringe 😬 broke ppl can come”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shrimps was not clean filled with sands and food looks old and drink is rechargeable boring food only crab soup umm ali was nice rest of them taste like old food and washroom is outside ntg special you gonna find there people is also cringe 😬 broke ppl can come”July 2024
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Creme caramel Net +1
“Among the desserts, umm ali and creme caramel were amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Among the desserts, umm ali and creme caramel were amazing.”July 2021
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Loved the pasta salad, grilled chicken and the dessert section is just amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the pasta salad, grilled chicken and the dessert section is just amazing.”April 2024
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Grilled mix meet Net +1
“My favorite meals are grilled mix meet, actually it called shashlik and hand made tomato sauce with capsicum, onion and garlic.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favorite meals are grilled mix meet, actually it called shashlik and hand made tomato sauce with capsicum, onion and garlic.”November 2022
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Mutton kababs Net +1
“Mutton kababs are so delicious”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mutton kababs are so delicious”July 2025
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Nashif beef Net +1
“Some of the dishes I loved were the kebabs, chicken majboos, okra curry and nashif beef.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Some of the dishes I loved were the kebabs, chicken majboos, okra curry and nashif beef.”July 2021
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Okra curry Net +1
“Some of the dishes I loved were the kebabs, chicken majboos, okra curry and nashif beef.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Some of the dishes I loved were the kebabs, chicken majboos, okra curry and nashif beef.”July 2021
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Pasta salad Net +1
“Loved the pasta salad, grilled chicken and the dessert section is just amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the pasta salad, grilled chicken and the dessert section is just amazing.”April 2024
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Sea food soup Net +1
“Sea food soup was awesome”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sea food soup was awesome”July 2025
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Seabass fish Net +1
“Only chicken kabab and seabass fish were fresh n tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Only chicken kabab and seabass fish were fresh n tasty.”May 2021
Drinks 1
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Iranian tea Net +1
“The restaurant is spacious, we enjoyed the food and the amazing Iranian tea.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The restaurant is spacious, we enjoyed the food and the amazing Iranian tea.”July 2021
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Pasta Net −1
“Even the pasta looked like the cheapest one from a supermarket.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Even the pasta looked like the cheapest one from a supermarket.”August 2025
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Seafood tum yum soup Net −1
“The only negative for me was the salt in the seafood tum yum soup (not an issue as its sea food 😊 )”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The only negative for me was the salt in the seafood tum yum soup (not an issue as its sea food 😊 )”May 2026
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Shrimps Net −1
“Shrimps was not clean filled with sands and food looks old and drink is rechargeable boring food only crab soup umm ali was nice rest of them taste like old food and washroom is outside ntg special you gonna find there people is also cringe 😬 broke ppl can come”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Shrimps was not clean filled with sands and food looks old and drink is rechargeable boring food only crab soup umm ali was nice rest of them taste like old food and washroom is outside ntg special you gonna find there people is also cringe 😬 broke ppl can come”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan iftar. During iftar, expect a heavy queue; collect fruit and snacks first, then eat the main meal after prayer.
Check drinks. Ask what is included before paying: drinks, water, tea and ice cream are mentioned as separate charges.
Use parking. For a short visit, one reviewer reported shaded mall parking with the first 90 minutes free.
Check refills. Before settling in, look over the buffet or ask whether trays are being replenished, especially at busy times.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mazaya Centre - M Floor - Sheikh Zayed Collector Rd
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Refill gaps
One recent visit found most buffet trays and plates nearly empty, creating a serious value concern.
Drinks extra
Drinks are not consistently included in the buffet, and water and tea may cost extra.
Uneven quality
Some diners found the food bland or old-tasting, while another reported sand in the shrimp.
Average desserts
Although umm ali receives praise, some reviewers found the broader dessert selection only average.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
95 AED per person
buffet
“Paying 95 AED per person for an empty buffet is completely unacceptable”Google review · May 2026
80 dirhams per person
Iranian buffet
“💫The buffet offered a wide variety of Iranian dishes, and at 80 dirhams per person, it was a great value for money”Google review · December 2024
AED 70
buffet
“The price is AED 70 for buffet in Dubai and AED 50 in Sharjah and Ajman which is a real bargain”Google review · July 2021
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The Bottom Line
Danial Restaurant in Al Wasl is a large buffet with a strong Iranian and Persian angle, plus Arabic and international dishes. You can build a plate from kebabs, grilled meats, seafood, salads, rice, pasta and desserts; reviewers also mention a dedicated seafood area and favourites such as mutton kebabs and umm ali. That breadth is the main reason families and groups keep returning.
Value is generally a highlight. Past reviews place the buffet around AED75–85, while another reported AED80 per person for a wide Iranian spread. Drinks are commonly charged separately, so check the inclusions before you start; water, tea and ice cream have all been mentioned as extras.
The food feedback is not perfectly consistent: many diners describe it as fresh and tasty, but others found dishes bland, old-tasting or, in one case, shrimp containing sand. The setting is inside Mazaya Center and is described as clean, spacious and family-friendly, though the atmosphere is fairly simple rather than intimate. Iftar can be hectic, with one reviewer calling the queue crazy; arriving prepared and eating the main meal after prayer may make the visit easier.
Also check that buffet trays are being replenished, as one recent diner paid for a spread that was nearly empty.