Generous platters
The Persian platter can include koobideh, meat and chicken tikka, saffron chicken, rice, Ash, salad and doogh.
Dubai Special Kabab Grills مطعم و مشاوی دبی للکباب الخاص
Al Warqa
Dubai Special Kabab Grills is a Persian restaurant in Al Warqa serving Iranian-style grilled meats with rice. Reviews highlight its generous Persian kebab platters, including koobideh, tikka and saffron chicken, while the experience appears to range from excellent to notably inconsistent.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
127 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender grills
One diner found the kababs juicy and tender, while another praised the chicken and mutton as mouth-melting.
Good rice
The Iranian rice was described as soft and buttery, making it a notable part of the platter rather than an afterthought.
Helpful service
Even a disappointed platter customer said the service was good, giving it credit despite bland and undercooked food.
Dessert option
Iranian Vanilla Ice Cream is mentioned as a pleasant finish alongside the kebabs and rice.
What to Eat at Dubai Special Kabab Grills مطعم و مشاوی دبی للکباب الخاص 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 Dubai Special Kabab Grills مطعم و مشاوی دبی للکباب الخاص, 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 Dubai Special Kabab Grills مطعم و مشاوی دبی للکباب الخاص got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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25 Person royal dish Net +1
“25 Person Royal Dish - 799aed”
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“25 Person Royal Dish - 799aed”December 2024
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Ash Net +1
“It comes with all kind of iranian grills like koobideh, meat tikka, chicken tikka, chicken saffron and of course lots of rice and also delicious Ash, salad and doogh which is the persian version of laban.”
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“It comes with all kind of iranian grills like koobideh, meat tikka, chicken tikka, chicken saffron and of course lots of rice and also delicious Ash, salad and doogh which is the persian version of laban.”December 2024
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Chicken malai boti Net +1
“We finally tried Dubai Special Kabab Grills in Al Warqa, and it’s a foodie’s paradise! 😋 From their juicy Lamb Seekh Kebabs to the tender Chicken Malai Boti, every dish is grilled to perfection and bursting with authentic flavors! 🥩🍢”
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“We finally tried Dubai Special Kabab Grills in Al Warqa, and it’s a foodie’s paradise! 😋 From their juicy Lamb Seekh Kebabs to the tender Chicken Malai Boti, every dish is grilled to perfection and bursting with authentic flavors! 🥩🍢”September 2024
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Iranian kebab Net +1
“The best Iranian kebab in town”
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“The best Iranian kebab in town”April 2024
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Iranian thaal Net +1
“I tried first time iranian thaal & personally it was sooo yummm , kababs was sooo juicy & tender . I would recommend u must try at once u will love it . Highly recommended 💯”
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“I tried first time iranian thaal & personally it was sooo yummm , kababs was sooo juicy & tender . I would recommend u must try at once u will love it . Highly recommended 💯”October 2024
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Iranian vanilla ice cream Net +1
“🍢Also tried the tender tikkas, marinated in traditional spices which were so delightful. These were served with fresh bread. Loved the Iranian Vanilla Ice Cream as well. A must-visit for all Kebab lovers!”
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“🍢Also tried the tender tikkas, marinated in traditional spices which were so delightful. These were served with fresh bread. Loved the Iranian Vanilla Ice Cream as well. A must-visit for all Kebab lovers!”September 2024
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Jebaba Net +1
“I just lived everybite if the jebaba the grill is on perfection the chicken, Mutton grilled on point yumm mouth melting . It's definitely worth of money .”
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“I just lived everybite if the jebaba the grill is on perfection the chicken, Mutton grilled on point yumm mouth melting . It's definitely worth of money .”August 2024
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Lamb seekh kebabs Net +1
“We finally tried Dubai Special Kabab Grills in Al Warqa, and it’s a foodie’s paradise! 😋 From their juicy Lamb Seekh Kebabs to the tender Chicken Malai Boti, every dish is grilled to perfection and bursting with authentic flavors! 🥩🍢”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We finally tried Dubai Special Kabab Grills in Al Warqa, and it’s a foodie’s paradise! 😋 From their juicy Lamb Seekh Kebabs to the tender Chicken Malai Boti, every dish is grilled to perfection and bursting with authentic flavors! 🥩🍢”September 2024
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Meat kabab Net +1
“Meat kabab is very tasty”
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“Meat kabab is very tasty”June 2024
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Mutton Net +1
“I just lived everybite if the jebaba the grill is on perfection the chicken, Mutton grilled on point yumm mouth melting . It's definitely worth of money .”
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Review excerpts
“I just lived everybite if the jebaba the grill is on perfection the chicken, Mutton grilled on point yumm mouth melting . It's definitely worth of money .”August 2024
Honorable mentions (3)
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Mutton yogurt tikka Net +1
“We ordered the 4person sharing platter and only the mutton yogurt tikka was decent rest all weren’t good.”
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“We ordered the 4person sharing platter and only the mutton yogurt tikka was decent rest all weren’t good.”November 2024
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Persian kebab platter Net +1
“Indulge in the Biggest and Most Authentic Persian Kebab Platter It comes with all kind of iranian grills like koobideh, meat tikka, chicken tikka, chicken saffron and of course lots of rice and also delicious Ash, salad and doogh which is the persian version of laban. The meat is so good, you can taste that this is top quality, the chicken is amazing as well, the rice is perfectly cooked, soft and buttery as iranian rice should be. You have to come and check this place out and make sure you have enough hungry people with you to eat this amazing food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Indulge in the Biggest and Most Authentic Persian Kebab Platter It comes with all kind of iranian grills like koobideh, meat tikka, chicken tikka, chicken saffron and of course lots of rice and also delicious Ash, salad and doogh which is the persian version of laban. The meat is so good, you can taste that this is top quality, the chicken is amazing as well, the rice is perfectly cooked, soft and buttery as iranian rice should be. You have to come and check this place out and make sure you have enough hungry people with you to eat this amazing food.”December 2024
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Special mix grill platter Net +1
“**Must-try dishes:** Special Mix Grill Platter for 4 people costing AED 149. Trust us, this place is perfect for all BBQ and grill lovers out there!”
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“**Must-try dishes:** Special Mix Grill Platter for 4 people costing AED 149. Trust us, this place is perfect for all BBQ and grill lovers out there!”September 2024
What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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4Person sharing platter Net −1
“We ordered the 4person sharing platter and only the mutton yogurt tikka was decent rest all weren’t good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the 4person sharing platter and only the mutton yogurt tikka was decent rest all weren’t good.”November 2024
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Chicken koobideh Net −1
“The mutton and chicken koobideh didn’t have any taste and was very bland. The chicken was undercooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mutton and chicken koobideh didn’t have any taste and was very bland. The chicken was undercooked.”November 2024
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Chicken tikka Net −1
“The koobideh and chicken tikka was raw from inside even though I asked for well cooked from inside , I ended having rice with yogurt for dinner”
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Critical review excerpts
“The koobideh and chicken tikka was raw from inside even though I asked for well cooked from inside , I ended having rice with yogurt for dinner”October 2023
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Hummus Net −1
“The quality of the meet is below average and very fatty I couldn’t i finish the meal because it was very smelly and the hummus was tasteless”
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“The quality of the meet is below average and very fatty I couldn’t i finish the meal because it was very smelly and the hummus was tasteless”April 2025
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Kebab sandwhich Net −1
“I ordered kebab sandwhich. It was plain and dry sandwhich and the kebab was also not tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered kebab sandwhich. It was plain and dry sandwhich and the kebab was also not tasty.”October 2024
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Koobideh Net −1
“The koobideh and chicken tikka was raw from inside even though I asked for well cooked from inside , I ended having rice with yogurt for dinner”
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Critical review excerpts
“The koobideh and chicken tikka was raw from inside even though I asked for well cooked from inside , I ended having rice with yogurt for dinner”October 2023
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Koubida kebab Net −1
“Food was awful, koubida kebab was raw from inside meat taste and look stinky and its never or near original irani kebab,”
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“Food was awful, koubida kebab was raw from inside meat taste and look stinky and its never or near original irani kebab,”April 2024
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Shish kabab Net −1
“It is a takeaway joint. Let us be clear the grills are just average and the shish kabab below average. You cannot get the meat feel in it. It’s clear a lot of ingredients other than meat has filled it & it is just like eggs have been put in the mix more than meat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“It is a takeaway joint. Let us be clear the grills are just average and the shish kabab below average. You cannot get the meat feel in it. It’s clear a lot of ingredients other than meat has filled it & it is just like eggs have been put in the mix more than meat.”September 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check doneness. Check the centre of your kebab before settling in; multiple diners reported raw or undercooked koobideh and chicken.
Bring company. The large Persian platter is easier to tackle with a group; one review specifically said to bring enough hungry people.
Set expectations. Treat social-media reels cautiously: one customer visited after seeing one and found the food only average.
Consider takeaway. If atmosphere matters to you, note that one reviewer described the venue as a takeaway joint and another disliked the environment.
Confirm charges. Before ordering a partial meal, confirm what will be charged; one customer disputed paying for a full chicken meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5CR4+HW3
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Food safety
Several reviews report raw or undercooked meat, including koobideh, chicken tikka and chicken in a sharing platter.
Inconsistent quality
Some diners loved the grills, but others found the koobideh bland, the chicken undercooked and the overall platter average.
Meat concerns
One customer described the kebab as very smelly, while another found the meat fatty and difficult to finish.
Plain sandwich
The kebab sandwich was reported as dry and lacking flavour, despite the restaurant’s social-media presentation.
Poor ambiance
A visitor decided not to order after finding the environment unsuitable, and another review calls it a takeaway joint.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 149
Special Mix Grill Platter for 4 people
“**Must-try dishes:** Special Mix Grill Platter for 4 people costing AED 149”Google review · September 2024
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Special Kabab Grills is a Persian restaurant in Al Warqa centred on Iranian grilled meats and rice. The most substantial order mentioned is the Persian kebab platter, with koobideh, meat tikka, chicken tikka, saffron chicken, rice, Ash, salad and doogh. Chelo Kabab, Tikka Masti and Iranian Vanilla Ice Cream also appear in customer reviews, giving you options beyond a standard kebab order.
The best reports are quite specific: one diner praised juicy, tender kababs, another described the chicken and mutton as grilled on point, and the rice was called soft and buttery. Service also received credit from a customer who disliked the food. For groups, the platter format makes sense, but it is sizeable enough that one reviewer advised bringing plenty of hungry people.
There is a serious quality-control caveat. Multiple customers reported raw or undercooked koobideh and chicken, while others found the meat smelly, fatty, bland or unlike an original Iranian kebab. A kebab sandwich was described as plain and dry.
The setting may feel more like a takeaway joint than a polished dine-in restaurant, and one visitor left without ordering because of the ambiance. Check doneness and confirm charges before settling on a meal.