Authentic flavours
Reviews praise well-seasoned Iranian dishes, generous portions, fragrant rice, stews and juicy grilled meats.
Firuzeh Restaurant
Dubai Marina
Firuzeh Restaurant is a Persian dining spot in Dubai Marina, with a menu that ranges from traditional dishes such as dizi to generous kebab plates. Reviews also highlight its breakfast buffet, fresh Sangak and Taftoon breads, and outdoor seating overlooking the Marina atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
848 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet includes Persian specials, breads, cheeses, jams and hearty dishes, with refillable tea and black coffee.
Marina setting
Outdoor seating makes the Marina location especially appealing in cooler weather, while reviews also mention canal views.
Fresh bread
An in-house Sangak bakery and hot-stone tanour bread-making give the meal a distinctive traditional touch.
Dietary help
One breakfast visitor said staff helped identify gluten-free and dairy-free options from the buffet.
Live music
Weekend live music and, in one review, a singer and Oud player add a cultural element to the dining atmosphere.
Seating choice
The restaurant has separate smoking and non-smoking sections, useful when choosing a table for your group.
What to Eat at Firuzeh Restaurant 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 Firuzeh Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Firuzeh Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Ghormeh sabzi Net +3
“The Ghormeh Sabzi was a standout—earthy, tangy, and packed with herbs, served in a copper pot alongside fluffy saffron rice and the crispiest tahdig I’ve ever had.”
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“The Ghormeh Sabzi was a standout—earthy, tangy, and packed with herbs, served in a copper pot alongside fluffy saffron rice and the crispiest tahdig I’ve ever had.”April 2025
“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”December 2023
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Dizi Net +2
“And another experience in restaurant Dizi and ghorme sabzi tahdig Very very good 👍🏻”
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“And another experience in restaurant Dizi and ghorme sabzi tahdig Very very good 👍🏻”June 2026
“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (22)
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Ash (iranian soup) Net +1
“Nice environment in heart of Dubai Marina with delicious and tasty Persian food 😋😍👌⭐️ Try Ash (Iranian soup), Haleem, Halva & …”
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“Nice environment in heart of Dubai Marina with delicious and tasty Persian food 😋😍👌⭐️ Try Ash (Iranian soup), Haleem, Halva & …”April 2026
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Ashe sishte soup Net +1
“Ashe Sishte Soup 8/10”
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“Ashe Sishte Soup 8/10”January 2026
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Fish with rice Net +1
“The fish with rice was the standout dish, while the rest of the meal was just average.”
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“The fish with rice was the standout dish, while the rest of the meal was just average.”September 2024
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Gheime-nesar Net +1
“This is one the best Iranian restaurants in Dubai which has a stunning view if marina in JBR. The hospitality of staffs were so kind and over welcomed. The quality of foods were amazing especially GHORMESABZI and GHEIME-NESAR. All in all, it will be mostly recommended.”
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“This is one the best Iranian restaurants in Dubai which has a stunning view if marina in JBR. The hospitality of staffs were so kind and over welcomed. The quality of foods were amazing especially GHORMESABZI and GHEIME-NESAR. All in all, it will be mostly recommended.”November 2024
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Gheimeh Net +1
“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”
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“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”December 2023
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Gheimeh bademjan Net +1
“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”
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“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”May 2026
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Ghemeh nssar Net +1
“Ghemeh Nssar 8/10”
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“Ghemeh Nssar 8/10”January 2026
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Ghorme sabzi tahdig Net +1
“And another experience in restaurant Dizi and ghorme sabzi tahdig Very very good 👍🏻”
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“And another experience in restaurant Dizi and ghorme sabzi tahdig Very very good 👍🏻”June 2026
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Grilled chicken breast Net +1
“I had the kebab, while my boyfriend enjoyed the grilled chicken breast—both were fantastic.”
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“I had the kebab, while my boyfriend enjoyed the grilled chicken breast—both were fantastic.”October 2024
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Haleem Net +1
“Nice environment in heart of Dubai Marina with delicious and tasty Persian food 😋😍👌⭐️ Try Ash (Iranian soup), Haleem, Halva & …”
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“Nice environment in heart of Dubai Marina with delicious and tasty Persian food 😋😍👌⭐️ Try Ash (Iranian soup), Haleem, Halva & …”April 2026
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Halva Net +1
“Nice environment in heart of Dubai Marina with delicious and tasty Persian food 😋😍👌⭐️ Try Ash (Iranian soup), Haleem, Halva & …”
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“Nice environment in heart of Dubai Marina with delicious and tasty Persian food 😋😍👌⭐️ Try Ash (Iranian soup), Haleem, Halva & …”April 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“Delicious meet and hummus too. Yummi.”
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“Delicious meet and hummus too. Yummi.”November 2025
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Kabab bowl Net +1
“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”
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“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”May 2026
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Kash bademjoon Net +1
“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”
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“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”December 2023
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Kebab platter Net +1
“The kebab platter was equally impressive: juicy koobideh skewers, grilled to a smoky char, paired with more saffron rice, fresh basil, a grilled tomato, and lavash bread that soaked up all the goodness.”
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“The kebab platter was equally impressive: juicy koobideh skewers, grilled to a smoky char, paired with more saffron rice, fresh basil, a grilled tomato, and lavash bread that soaked up all the goodness.”April 2025
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Kobideh kebab Net +1
“Kobideh Kebab 7/10”
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“Kobideh Kebab 7/10”January 2026
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Mirzaghasemi Net +1
“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”
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“We went for Sunday lunch buffet to Firuzeh, the foos was fantastic, one of few authentic Iranian food restaurant in Dubai, very well cooked Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, kabab, kash bademjoon , mirzaghasemi and many more yummy food. On top of the food the indoor and outdoor seatings was fantastic with Live music. Highly recommend for iranian food lovers.”December 2023
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Mixed mezze Net +1
“Mixed Mezze 8/10”
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“Mixed Mezze 8/10”January 2026
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Sini mazeh Net +1
“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”
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“The food was delicious and very aromatic. We ordered Sini Mazeh as a starter, and for the main course we had Kabab Bowl, Gheimeh Bademjan, and Dizi , all of them were flavorful and well prepared.”May 2026
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Taftoon Net +1
“The buffet offered a rich variety—fresh breads like Sangak and Taftoon, Persian breakfast specials, cheeses, jams, and hearty dishes. Everything tasted genuine and well-prepared, reflecting high-quality ingredients and a love for tradition.”
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“The buffet offered a rich variety—fresh breads like Sangak and Taftoon, Persian breakfast specials, cheeses, jams, and hearty dishes. Everything tasted genuine and well-prepared, reflecting high-quality ingredients and a love for tradition.”November 2025
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Joojeh torsh kebab Net 0
Mixed feedback
“This was a great experience, I was looking for an irani restaurant to have some koobideh which I had and it was amazing, I also had joojeh torsh also great, location was amazing as well and great service.”
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“This was a great experience, I was looking for an irani restaurant to have some koobideh which I had and it was amazing, I also had joojeh torsh also great, location was amazing as well and great service.”June 2025
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Sangak bread Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The buffet offered a rich variety—fresh breads like Sangak and Taftoon, Persian breakfast specials, cheeses, jams, and hearty dishes. Everything tasted genuine and well-prepared, reflecting high-quality ingredients and a love for tradition.”
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“The buffet offered a rich variety—fresh breads like Sangak and Taftoon, Persian breakfast specials, cheeses, jams, and hearty dishes. Everything tasted genuine and well-prepared, reflecting high-quality ingredients and a love for tradition.”November 2025
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Black coffee Net +1
“One of the highlights was their refillable tea and black coffee, which made our morning feel relaxed and indulgent.”
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“One of the highlights was their refillable tea and black coffee, which made our morning feel relaxed and indulgent.”November 2025
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Saffron martini mocktail Net +1
“Beautiful and delicious Persian food in Dubai Marina. The service is excellent, there are plenty of options and you will not leave hungry. I highly recommend the Saffron martini mocktail, it is out of this world!”
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“Beautiful and delicious Persian food in Dubai Marina. The service is excellent, there are plenty of options and you will not leave hungry. I highly recommend the Saffron martini mocktail, it is out of this world!”June 2024
What to Avoid (5)
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Bowl of kebab Net −1
“I ordered a bowl of kebab and sour chicken. It was the worst meal I have ever had. The price is too high. My friend and I were sent to your hospital because we were poisoned.”
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“I ordered a bowl of kebab and sour chicken. It was the worst meal I have ever had. The price is too high. My friend and I were sent to your hospital because we were poisoned.”February 2026
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Kaleh pacheh Net −1
“I ordered kaleh pacheh, but the tongue was undercooked and everything was mushy and mixed together. Even the sangak bread tasted like it was two days old. It was honestly really bad.”
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“I ordered kaleh pacheh, but the tongue was undercooked and everything was mushy and mixed together. Even the sangak bread tasted like it was two days old. It was honestly really bad.”May 2026
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Lamb chops Net −1
“Lamb Chops 6/10 bad VFM”
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“Lamb Chops 6/10 bad VFM”January 2026
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Sour chicken Net −1
“I ordered a bowl of kebab and sour chicken. It was the worst meal I have ever had. The price is too high. My friend and I were sent to your hospital because we were poisoned.”
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“I ordered a bowl of kebab and sour chicken. It was the worst meal I have ever had. The price is too high. My friend and I were sent to your hospital because we were poisoned.”February 2026
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Whole sea bass Net −1
“Food quality was below expectations — particularly the fish, which was advertised as whole sea bass but was served in a shredded form that was not appealing.”
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“Food quality was below expectations — particularly the fish, which was advertised as whole sea bass but was served in a shredded form that was not appealing.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose weather. For outdoor seating, go when the weather is cool so you can enjoy the Marina atmosphere more comfortably.
Pick seating. Ask for the smoking or non-smoking section that suits your group before settling in.
Try breakfast. Consider breakfast for the buffet variety, refillable tea and black coffee, and Persian breads such as Sangak and Taftoon.
Ask dietary. If needed, ask staff to help locate gluten-free and dairy-free buffet choices.
Allow time. If ordering fish, allow extra time: one diner specifically said that dish took a long time.
Check occasions. For a large celebration or buffet event, confirm seating and service arrangements in advance after one difficult Nowruz experience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina View Tower - Marsa Village
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Some diners reported poor or slow service, including a long wait before anyone came to take an order.
Inconsistent food
Food quality is not uniform: one diner found the koobideh tough and the rice below expectations, while others praised both.
Temperature issues
A review said food arrived warm or cold rather than fresh, which may affect the experience.
Event organisation
A Nowruz group reported slow coordination, delayed buffet replenishment and a shredded fish dish advertised as whole sea bass.
Poor kaleh pacheh
One diner found the kaleh pacheh undercooked and mushy, with Sangak bread they felt tasted old.
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The Bottom Line
Firuzeh Restaurant is a Persian dining address in Dubai Marina, drawing people for classic Iranian food, a scenic setting and a substantial breakfast buffet. The menu includes dizi, Ghormeh Sabzi, kebab plates and traditional breads; one review also highlights the in-house Sangak bakery and bread made in a hot-stone tanour. Breakfast is a particularly useful option if you want variety rather than a single plate.
Reviews mention Sangak and Taftoon, Persian breakfast dishes, cheeses, jams, refillable tea and black coffee, plus staff who helped identify gluten-free and dairy-free choices. For an evening meal, the outdoor seating and Marina or canal views add plenty of appeal when the weather is cool. Separate smoking and non-smoking areas make table selection easier.
The main caution is inconsistency. Several diners praised the food and attentive service, but others reported greasy meals, food arriving warm or cold, tough koobideh, or a dry joojeh torsh. Service has also ranged from warm and efficient to slow, particularly during a Nowruz buffet for a large group.
If you are visiting for an event, confirm the arrangements; for a first visit, breakfast or well-reviewed Persian staples may be the safer starting point.