Food variety
South Indian food leads the recommendations, with charcoal, kebab and Chinese dishes also worth trying.
Emerald Restaurant (Dubailand)
Arabian Ranches
Emerald Restaurant is a 24/7 multi-cuisine restaurant in Dubailand, Arabian Ranches, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews particularly highlight its shawarma, charcoal chicken, South Indian dishes and generous seafood bucket, while the airy indoor-outdoor setting suits casual meals and small groups.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
221 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Named favourites
The shawarma is repeatedly described as affordable and tasty, while charcoal chicken and fresh juices also stand out.
Large portions
The seafood bucket was reported to be enough for six people, making it useful for sharing.
Good value
Several diners found the food well-priced, including a meals and ghee rice combo described as good for the price.
Outdoor seating
The restaurant has airy seating indoors and outdoors, and one regular calls it a go-to dining spot in Dubailand.
Polite staff
Multiple dine-in reviews describe the staff as friendly, attentive and well-mannered.
What to Eat at Emerald Restaurant (Dubailand) 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 Emerald Restaurant (Dubailand), 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Emerald Restaurant (Dubailand), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Shawarma Net +2
“Food is tasty specially “shawarma” its so affordable yet superb in taste👌👍🏻”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is tasty specially “shawarma” its so affordable yet superb in taste👌👍🏻”December 2025
“Tried their shawarma recently and was okay.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“We thoroughly enjoyed our meal - their charcoal chicken was best in town and cooked to perfection, juices also very good....”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We thoroughly enjoyed our meal - their charcoal chicken was best in town and cooked to perfection, juices also very good....”July 2025
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Chicken 65 Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered Paalkappa, Paal Porotta, and Chicken 65 — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered Paalkappa, Paal Porotta, and Chicken 65 — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.”September 2025
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Ghee rice combo Net +1
“Ordered meals and ghee rice combo once. Food is good for the price. Service is late because they choose to combine all orders together.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered meals and ghee rice combo once. Food is good for the price. Service is late because they choose to combine all orders together.”October 2025
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Grill chicken Net +1
“However the grill chicken i had was one of the best in UAE and the juice was freshly made excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“However the grill chicken i had was one of the best in UAE and the juice was freshly made excellent.”August 2025
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Kerala nool porotta Net +1
“South Indian food is tastey and kerala nool porotta is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“South Indian food is tastey and kerala nool porotta is good.”October 2025
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Kethal chicken Net +1
“Amazing.. ordered Malabar fish tawa and kethal chicken.. it’s great . Dear Emarald team, if you keep the quality consistent, you will be No.1 Dubai land. Consistency is the main challenge we face as customers ❗️Update : the quality of food went low from the initial times”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing.. ordered Malabar fish tawa and kethal chicken.. it’s great . Dear Emarald team, if you keep the quality consistent, you will be No.1 Dubai land. Consistency is the main challenge we face as customers ❗️Update : the quality of food went low from the initial times”November 2025
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Lollipop chicken Net +1
“The **lollipop chicken** offered a delightful crunch, complementing the smooth richness of the biryani that followed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The **lollipop chicken** offered a delightful crunch, complementing the smooth richness of the biryani that followed.”June 2025
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“The star of the table was the **mutton biryani**, an absolute showstopper—fragrant, rich, and perfectly balanced with tender, slow-cooked mutton infused with aromatic spices. Every bite was a burst of tradition and mastery.”
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Review excerpts
“The star of the table was the **mutton biryani**, an absolute showstopper—fragrant, rich, and perfectly balanced with tender, slow-cooked mutton infused with aromatic spices. Every bite was a burst of tradition and mastery.”June 2025
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Orange chicken tava Net +1
“The **starters set the tone beautifully**—the **orange chicken tava** was a refreshing twist, carrying a citrusy zest that enhanced its succulent flavors.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The **starters set the tone beautifully**—the **orange chicken tava** was a refreshing twist, carrying a citrusy zest that enhanced its succulent flavors.”June 2025
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Paal porotta Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered Paalkappa, Paal Porotta, and Chicken 65 — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered Paalkappa, Paal Porotta, and Chicken 65 — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.”September 2025
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Paalkappa Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered Paalkappa, Paal Porotta, and Chicken 65 — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered Paalkappa, Paal Porotta, and Chicken 65 — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.”September 2025
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Sea food bucket Net +1
“We had a dinner sea food bucket ordered through phone and amazingly super tasty. One bucket is very sufficient for 6 people. They took only 30 minutes to prepare and deliver in home.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had a dinner sea food bucket ordered through phone and amazingly super tasty. One bucket is very sufficient for 6 people. They took only 30 minutes to prepare and deliver in home.”October 2025
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Malabar fish tawa Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Amazing.. ordered Malabar fish tawa and kethal chicken.. it’s great . Dear Emarald team, if you keep the quality consistent, you will be No.1 Dubai land. Consistency is the main challenge we face as customers ❗️Update : the quality of food went low from the initial times”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (9)
Food 9
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Big fish grill Net −1
“I can’t believe that i paid 45aed for this “BIG FISH GRILL” it is never worth for this price.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I can’t believe that i paid 45aed for this “BIG FISH GRILL” it is never worth for this price.”July 2025
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Chappati Net −1
“Had a bad experience having food here, the Chappati was spoilt and when reported, the guy sitting in the reception wasn’t accepting the fact it was spoilt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had a bad experience having food here, the Chappati was spoilt and when reported, the guy sitting in the reception wasn’t accepting the fact it was spoilt.”April 2026
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Grill fish Net −1
“Vwry bad experience food is not that tasty i have order grill fish and they didnt keep any salads, when i told them this experiece i told i will never order the food from there he said ok ok.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Vwry bad experience food is not that tasty i have order grill fish and they didnt keep any salads, when i told them this experiece i told i will never order the food from there he said ok ok.”May 2026
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Half chicken grill Net −1
“Order shawarma deal and half chicken grill 15aed/halp and I received only these 2 chik piece Is it oky with 7.5aed/pc”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Order shawarma deal and half chicken grill 15aed/halp and I received only these 2 chik piece Is it oky with 7.5aed/pc”June 2026
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Hassan mattar Net −1
“Hassan mattar seemed very oily than usual what we get else where though so wouldn't prefer that.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Hassan mattar seemed very oily than usual what we get else where though so wouldn't prefer that.”October 2025
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Kappa biriyani Net −1
“Ordered kappa biriyani. Spoiled food was sent by the restaurant. Foul smell and taste identified and informed the restaurant but they denied it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered kappa biriyani. Spoiled food was sent by the restaurant. Foul smell and taste identified and informed the restaurant but they denied it.”May 2026
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Onam sadya Net −1
“I visited this restaurant on 05/09/2025 for the Onam Sadya and had a very disappointing experience.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I visited this restaurant on 05/09/2025 for the Onam Sadya and had a very disappointing experience.”September 2025
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Shawarma deal Net −1
“Order shawarma deal and half chicken grill 15aed/halp and I received only these 2 chik piece Is it oky with 7.5aed/pc”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Order shawarma deal and half chicken grill 15aed/halp and I received only these 2 chik piece Is it oky with 7.5aed/pc”June 2026
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Tandoori chicken Net −1
“Utterly disappointing!, providing half tandoori chicken instead of full with one leg and one wing and still says they have placed full tandoori chicken, not responsible at all when ordered through noon food.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Utterly disappointing!, providing half tandoori chicken instead of full with one leg and one wing and still says they have placed full tandoori chicken, not responsible at all when ordered through noon food.”August 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order early. For delivery, order well ahead of mealtime; nearby orders have taken more than an hour.
Check orders. Confirm the dishes and quantities before accepting delivery, since repeated order mix-ups were reported.
Share seafood. The seafood bucket is a practical group order: one reviewer found a single bucket sufficient for six people.
Consider seating. If parking matters, ask about space first; a review describes the parking as limited.
Try dine-in. Dine in if you want the airy atmosphere and outdoor seating rather than relying on delivery timing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ALZA 11, Al Zarooni Building
Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow delivery
Delivery delays are the clearest recurring problem, with nearby orders sometimes taking over an hour or arriving cold.
Order mix-ups
Customers reported receiving different dishes from what they ordered, including dosa instead of idli.
Inconsistent quality
Reviews range from excellent food to complaints about spoiled kappa biriyani, bland Sadya and declining taste.
Cleanliness concerns
One dine-in review reported flies near the curry and tables that were not clean.
Limited parking
Parking may be inconvenient, as one reviewer described the available space as limited.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
45aed
BIG FISH GRILL
“I can’t believe that i paid 45aed for this “BIG FISH GRILL” it is never worth for this price”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Emerald Restaurant is a 24/7 multi-cuisine spot in Dubailand, Arabian Ranches, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews make it sound especially useful for South Indian food, shawarma, charcoal chicken and juices. The menu also stretches to kebabs, Chinese dishes and biryani, so it can work for a mixed group rather than one narrow craving.
The strongest food examples are quite specific. One seafood bucket was considered enough for six people, while a family iftar review praised the mutton biryani. Shawarma was described as affordable and superb, and several diners liked the fresh juices.
Pricing is often called decent or well-priced, though one customer felt a AED 45 BIG FISH GRILL was poor value. For dining in, reviewers mention airy indoor and outdoor seating, a family-friendly feel and suitability for small groups. Staff are often described as polite and attentive, although service experiences are not uniform.
Limited parking may be a nuisance. Delivery is the main caution. Nearby orders have taken over an hour, sometimes arriving cold, and customers have reported missing or incorrect dishes.
If ordering, do it well before mealtime and check the contents on arrival. Food quality also varies in the reviews, including complaints about spoiled items and declining taste.
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