Dhaba Lane Al Nahda

Name: Dhaba Lane Al Nahda
Address: 4 7A St, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971568228300

Al Nahda

Restaurant Open now 0 568 228 300

Dhaba Lane Al Nahda is a Punjabi and North Indian restaurant with colourful dhaba-style décor and interactive presentation. Reviews point to the Dhurandar thali and cooker-served curries as standout ways to experience the menu, with options ranging from mild to spicy.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

364 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Thali Value

The unlimited Dhurender Thali fed three people for AED 111, with reviewers praising its variety and taste.

Signature Curries

Pressure-cooker mutton and chicken curries are repeatedly praised, with the live cooker opening adding a memorable touch.

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What to Eat at Dhaba Lane Al Nahda

These items at Dhaba Lane Al Nahda got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Dhurandar thali Net +3

“This restaurant's food, service, ambience were all remarkably excellent. We enjoyed the dining experience here; especially the 'Dhurandar thali'.”
Butter chicken Net +2

“ordered butter Chicken and it tasted as i wanted. staff was polite and tried to get the food as per our taste. chef personallyheard us and guy in front was too appreciated for his service.”
Cooker chicken curry Net +2

“Loved the galouti kababs and cooker chicken curry. Thick lassi and garlic naan. Excellent food quality.”
Pav bhaji Net +2

“The food was amazing! Everyone loved the wide variety of chaats, the flavorful platters, pav bhaji, and the delicious sweets. There were plenty of options to choose from, and every dish tasted fresh and authentic.”

Honorable mentions (28)

22 Karat pure gold kulfi Net +1

“22 karat pure Gold Kulfi which thanks to popular demand is now available at ALL the branches of Dhaba Lane. The best reason to round up your desi gang and try this delightful treat!”
Bhalla papri chaat Net +1

“Excellent food - loved the bhalla papri chaat, kadhai soya chaap - fabulous stuff.”
Biryani rice Net +1

“Tried the unlimited non-veg thali at Dhaba Lane, Al Nahda, and it was a feast worth every bite! The thali had a perfect mix of flavors – delicious chicken curry, smoky tandoori starters, creamy dal, aromatic biryani rice, soft naans, and a sweet gulab jamun to end with.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Tried the unlimited non-veg thali at Dhaba Lane, Al Nahda, and it was a feast worth every bite! The thali had a perfect mix of flavors – delicious chicken curry, smoky tandoori starters, creamy dal, aromatic biryani rice, soft naans, and a sweet gulab jamun to end with.”
Curry pakora Net +1

“The curry pakora was also very different but definitely yummy.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“We started off with snacks ordering the tasty Dahi Puri, presentation was great and taste was even better.”
Dal tadka Net +1

“We had Soya Chaap and Dal Tadka, both were good.”
Eid bohra thali Net +1

“Good food Had Eid Bohra thali. Served by Ravi. Nice ambience and service. We will try their Dhuramdar Thali next time. I was told it is for 4 persons. My suggestion would also be to try their mango falooda. Good food and taste specially for People who don’t like spices”
Galouti kababs Net +1

“Loved the galouti kababs and cooker chicken curry. Thick lassi and garlic naan. Excellent food quality. Would have liked the galouti to be more pieces.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“Tried the unlimited non-veg thali at Dhaba Lane, Al Nahda, and it was a feast worth every bite! The thali had a perfect mix of flavors – delicious chicken curry, smoky tandoori starters, creamy dal, aromatic biryani rice, soft naans, and a sweet gulab jamun to end with.”
Kadhai soya chaap Net +1

“Excellent food - loved the bhalla papri chaat, kadhai soya chaap - fabulous stuff.”
Kukkad cooker mutton curry Net +1

“3. Kukkad Cooker mutton curry :9/10 Its a very flavourul curry with more spices The way they served it was interesting as they opened the cooker live”
Malai chicken tikka Net +1

“I enjoyed all of their dishes, especially the malai chicken tikka and cooker chicken curry.”
Mango mastani Net +1

“Gola Festival: Loved Mango mastani but all the flavors were delish.”
Mixed non veg platter of chicken, fish and mutton tandoori varieties Net +1

“The mixed Non veg platter of chicken, fish and mutton tandoori varieties was superb.”
Mutton briyani Net +1

“The Mutton Briyani was out of this world. Something I have never tasted before. Full of flavor. The texture was perfect and the meat was unbelievably soft.”
Mutton rara Net +1

“I enjoyed mutton Rara which was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection.”
Mutton seekh kabab Net +1

“Mutton Seekh kabab: 5⭐️”
Old delhi style butter chicken Net +1

“We tried old Delhi style butter chicken it was really worth it, some malai tikka for kids, Bihari tikka as it was recommended by Mr. Ahmed. The price was reasonable. The quality of the food was very good.”
Palak paneer Net +1

“Loved their food and Ahmed who served our table was so helpful and friendly. We tried the palak paneer and the smoked paneer in tomato gravy. Both were so good. Bread is so fresh and hot. The only bad thing is that the whole place smells shisha. I guess there is a cafe nearby that serves shisha. Highly recommended for its service, food and cleanliness.”
Paneer katakat Net +1

“Went to Dhaba Lane for a quick lunch, ordered paneer katakat on server's recommendation and wasn't disappointed.”
Prawns mango pakoda Net +1

“1. Prawns Mango Pakoda :11/10 Super yumm”
Pressure cooker mutton Net +1

“Excellent food especially pressure cooker mutton and the kebabs. Decent food, ambiance and atmosphere it could be a bit less noisy though.”
Rasmalai Net +1

“We have the Rasmalai for desert, amazing!!”
Smoked paneer in tomato gravy Net +1

“Loved their food and Ahmed who served our table was so helpful and friendly. We tried the palak paneer and the smoked paneer in tomato gravy. Both were so good. Bread is so fresh and hot. The only bad thing is that the whole place smells shisha. I guess there is a cafe nearby that serves shisha. Highly recommended for its service, food and cleanliness.”
Soya chaap Net +1

“We had Soya Chaap and Dal Tadka, both were good.”
Surkh bihari boti Net +1

“2 Surkh Bihari Boti :11/10 Juciest chicken”
Unlimited non-veg thali Net +1

“Tried the unlimited non-veg thali at Dhaba Lane, Al Nahda, and it was a feast worth every bite! The thali had a perfect mix of flavors – delicious chicken curry, smoky tandoori starters, creamy dal, aromatic biryani rice, soft naans, and a sweet gulab jamun to end with. The fact that it’s unlimited makes it an absolute value-for-money experience without compromising on taste or quality.”

Drinks 2

Cutting chai Net +1

“And then to end a nice cup of a perfectly made Cutting Chai.”
Mango lassi Net +1

“Food: We have tried two different lassis among which the Mango Lassi was excellent.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Bhori thal Net −1

“Have tried bhori thal at various places but this was a nightmare.”
Peshwari murgh kadai Net −1

“We ordered breads and Peshwari murgh kadai. Breads were good and curry was just okay and very oily.”
Tandoori naan Net −1

“Quality of Tandoori naan / roti can be improved to match the curry section standard.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking: reviewers say there is no facility immediately outside and paid parking may be behind the building.

Try Thali. Ask about the Dhurandar Thali; one review describes it as unlimited for three people at AED 111.

Plan the visit

Practical details

4 7A St

Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai

0 568 228 300

Mon	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Noise Levels

Music and busy tables can make the restaurant loud, so it may not suit quiet dinners.

Sheesha Smell

A persistent sheesha smell was a drawback for some diners, particularly around the restaurant area.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 111

Dhurender Thali

“We had the Dhurender Thali, which was unlimited for 3 people at only AED 111, with no hidden charges at all”

Google review · April 2026

Aed380

starters,main course and desserts

“The food was average but fairly priced, we paid Aed380 for 5 of us and we had starters,main course and desserts as well”

Google review · May 2026

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The Bottom Line

Dhaba Lane Al Nahda is aimed at diners who want Punjabi and North Indian food in a colourful, dhaba-themed setting rather than a plain curry-house meal. The menu has been praised for kebabs, butter chicken and cooker-served curries, while the Dhurandar thali gives groups a substantial way to sample several dishes at once. One review reported an unlimited version for three people at AED 111.

The presentation is part of the experience: diners have seen dishes served in cookers, traditional-style vessels and other themed tableware, and one reviewer described the cooker being opened live. The restaurant also suits family meals and celebrations; a Diwali event for around 60 guests, including children, reportedly ran smoothly. Spice levels can be adjusted, useful if you prefer gentler food.

There are a few practical cautions. Parking immediately outside is limited, with paid parking mentioned behind the building. The room can feel loud, and multiple reviews mention a sheesha smell.

Pricing opinions vary: some found it reasonable, while another considered AED 34 for pav bhaji plus AED 10 for extra pav expensive. Food is not perfectly consistent either, with one oily curry and a complaint about very small thali portions alongside the stronger feedback.