Food variety
The open buffet covers Persian, Arabic, Asian and international dishes, with starters, mains, salads and desserts.
Danial Star - Best Buffet Restaurant in Deira
Al Rigga
Danial Star is a buffet restaurant in Al Rigga with a broad spread that includes Persian dishes, seafood and desserts. It suits family meals, celebrations and large gatherings, with reviews also noting a terrace view toward Dubai Creek.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,925 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Persian dishes
Several diners specifically praise the Persian and Iranian selection, including meat, chicken and fish dishes.
Seafood choice
Seafood is a recurring highlight, with one diner calling the shrimp especially fresh.
Large groups
The restaurant accommodated a company gathering of more than 140 people and also hosts party programmes.
Creek views
Balcony and terrace seating can give you views of the Abra and Dubai Creek.
Welcoming service
Reviews commonly describe the staff as kind, attentive and welcoming, including during family visits.
Dessert favourites
Sweets are a strong point for some diners, with Umali and ice cream receiving specific praise.
What to Eat at Danial Star - Best Buffet Restaurant in Deira 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 Star - Best Buffet Restaurant in Deira, 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 Star - Best Buffet Restaurant in Deira got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken biriyani Net +1
“I buy chicken biriyani for just bcz I went inside , but truly I am surprised with the food , really awesome in quality and quantity ..”
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“I buy chicken biriyani for just bcz I went inside , but truly I am surprised with the food , really awesome in quality and quantity ..”December 2024
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Ice cream Net +1
“Our company give us a party so we enjoy free food 😋 and we love there service and food also personally i love Sweet's. And there ice cream is also good and there staff is so friendly. 😘😘”
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“Our company give us a party so we enjoy free food 😋 and we love there service and food also personally i love Sweet's. And there ice cream is also good and there staff is so friendly. 😘😘”January 2023
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I highly recommend trying their signature dish, the lamb chops, which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
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“I highly recommend trying their signature dish, the lamb chops, which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”March 2024
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Seafood risotto Net +1
“The seafood risotto was also a standout, with the freshest seafood and a creamy sauce that was simply divine.”
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“The seafood risotto was also a standout, with the freshest seafood and a creamy sauce that was simply divine.”March 2024
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Shrimps Net +1
“Very relaxing place,nice music,tasty and fresh foods,a lot of seafood specially the shrimps is very fresh ..friendly staff and kind... I will come again God bless Danial Star 🌟”
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“Very relaxing place,nice music,tasty and fresh foods,a lot of seafood specially the shrimps is very fresh ..friendly staff and kind... I will come again God bless Danial Star 🌟”September 2023
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Umali Net +1
“I especially love the Umali, which is the best I've ever had”
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“I especially love the Umali, which is the best I've ever had”August 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Biryani Net −1
“I am not sure how the restaurant has Google review of 4.5. I have been at the restaurant today for dinner buffet, way below average, the food was not good at all and the food was not even fresh, biryani was cold and mushy, taste not good. Overall very disappointing experience, waste of money. It was my first time, never going back again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I am not sure how the restaurant has Google review of 4.5. I have been at the restaurant today for dinner buffet, way below average, the food was not good at all and the food was not even fresh, biryani was cold and mushy, taste not good. Overall very disappointing experience, waste of money. It was my first time, never going back again.”March 2026
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Tumyum soup Net −1
“I used to go for buffet and it's perfect but last time I was in Harry and ordered a la carte ( I threw all thecorder : tumyum soup was weird...sabze was disgusting) I waited so long for the order”
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“I used to go for buffet and it's perfect but last time I was in Harry and ordered a la carte ( I threw all thecorder : tumyum soup was weird...sabze was disgusting) I waited so long for the order”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve during Ramadan or other busy periods; one review specifically warns that iftar service can become very crowded.
Check drinks. Ask what the buffet package includes before paying, since drinks and tea were reported as extra charges.
Choose buffet. If you are deciding between formats, reviews favour the buffet over à la carte, where one diner reported odd dishes and a long wait.
Try outdoors. When the weather is suitable, ask for outdoor or balcony seating; reviewers found indoor tables close together.
Confirm platforms. If you booked through Zomato or Careem, confirm acceptance directly before arriving because one reservation was not honoured.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rolex tower - Twin Towers - 3rd Floor Baniyas Rd
Al Rigga - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies sharply: some diners found dishes fresh and flavorful, while others reported stale food and cold, mushy biryani.
Extra drinks
Cold drinks and tea are not always included in the buffet and may cost extra.
Crowded seating
Some visits were uncomfortable because the dining area felt cramped, hot and difficult to move through.
Value concerns
Some diners felt the buffet price was high for the selection or quality they received.
Long waits
One review describes waiting more than two hours for a cold meal, and another reports a long wait for à la carte food.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED75
lunch buffet
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65 Dirham
buffet
“Advised by a local Iranian as a great place to enjoy the delicacies of Iran, and he was right! For 65 Dirham the buffet is open, with rice dishes, seafood, salads, sweets and more”Google review · August 2016
2 Dirham
bottle water
“Main buffet aug 2016 was 65 Dirham, bottle water pleasantly priced at 2 Dirham and a can of coke 3 Dirham”Google review · August 2016
3 Dirham
can of coke
“Main buffet aug 2016 was 65 Dirham, bottle water pleasantly priced at 2 Dirham and a can of coke 3 Dirham”Google review · August 2016
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The Bottom Line
Danial Star is a buffet restaurant in Al Rigga built around generous choice rather than a short à la carte menu. Diners come for Persian and Iranian dishes, seafood, salads, sweets and an open buffet that works for family meals, celebrations and large group events. Some reviews specifically praise the fresh shrimp, Umali and wide seafood selection.
The experience is not completely consistent. Many visitors describe tasty food, attentive staff and a comfortable atmosphere, while others found dishes stale, cold or bland; one reported cold, mushy biryani. Seating can also become cramped and hot when busy.
Balcony or terrace tables are worth requesting if you want an Abra or Dubai Creek view, and outdoor seating may feel more comfortable in good weather. Check the current buffet price and inclusions before committing. Drinks and tea are repeatedly described as extra, and diners have reported prices of AED75, AED85 and AED89 per person on different visits.
Ramadan iftar can be crowded, so book ahead. If you are choosing between buffet and à la carte, the reviews lean toward the buffet, with one diner reporting a long wait and disappointing à la carte dishes.