Mutton biryani
The mutton biryani is praised for aromatic rice, tender meat and a consistently satisfying taste.
Dum Pukht Biryani Restaurant
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Dum Pukht is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known in reviews for its mutton biryani, haleem and desi comfort food. You can dine indoors or choose outdoor seating by the water, where reviewers mention JLT and Marina high-rise views; service and food quality, however, are uneven.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
945 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Waterfront views
Outdoor tables can give you an evening waterside setting with views towards JLT and Marina towers.
Rich haleem
One online order described the haleem as authentically cooked, with rich flavour and satisfying consistency.
Generous portions
A diner who ordered mutton biryani and beef nihari found the portions very good and the prices reasonable.
Quiet setting
One visitor found the restaurant peaceful and quiet enough to enjoy a meal without the usual restaurant noise.
Chana paratha
Chana masala with paratha was specifically described as very nice, with polite staff.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose winter. Try the outdoor seating in cooler weather; one reviewer specifically preferred it for winter evenings.
Allow time. Visit off-peak or leave extra time for the meal, as reviews describe waits exceeding 40 minutes.
Check deliveries. Inspect delivery orders on arrival, especially mutton biryani, since one customer received no mutton pieces.
Confirm ingredients. Ask what type of meat is in online haleem orders; one customer received chicken without the details being clear.
Check the AC. Before settling in, confirm the AC is working, as multiple reviews describe uncomfortable indoor conditions.
Ask about refills. If visiting for the iftar buffet, ask whether popular dishes have been replenished before filling your plate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lake Plaza - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:45 AM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Recent delivery complaints include foul smells, overly spicy haleem and a mutton biryani order missing its mutton pieces.
Rude treatment
Several reviews describe rude or unprofessional staff, including takeaway customers and delivery riders being told to wait outside.
Long waits
Food can take more than 40 minutes, and one repeat customer says orders are sometimes delivered incorrectly.
Comfort issues
Reviews mention the AC not working, uncomfortable heat and, in one case, cockroaches on the table and around the restaurant.
Buffet refills
The Ramadan iftar buffet was criticised for limited variety and dishes running out without prompt replenishment.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
80 AED
Dinner including drinks
“All of this for only 80 AED including drinks - incredible value for the quality!”Google review · January 2026
AED 10
One bottle water
“One bottle water charged AED 10 then it goes same way for other food items too”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dum Pukht is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers where the clearest draw is desi comfort food, particularly mutton biryani, haleem and kebabs. Reviews describe aromatic biryani with tender meat, rich haleem and juicy, well-marinated BBQ. Portions are often considered generous, and one diner found mutton biryani and beef nihari reasonably priced.
The setting adds something beyond the food. Outdoor seating looks towards the water, JLT and Marina high-rises, while another visitor appreciated the quiet indoor atmosphere. Winter is the more comfortable time for the terrace.
Chana masala with paratha and chicken karahi also receive positive mentions, though the latter reportedly contained small bones. Consistency is the main caution. Recent delivery reviews report foul smells, poor freshness, missing mutton pieces and haleem that tasted more like spicy lentil soup.
In the dining room, customers have described slow service, wrong orders, rude treatment and occasional AC problems; one review also reported cockroaches. The Ramadan iftar buffet was praised by one diner at AED 49 on weekdays and AED 59 on weekends, but another found the selection limited and refills slow. If ordering delivery, check the food on arrival and confirm ingredients; for dining in, allow extra time and check the AC first.