Gazebo - Al Mankhool

Name: Gazebo - Al Mankhool
Address: Dubai Kuwait Street (Al Raffa, Al Mankhool, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143598555

Al Mankhool

Indian restaurant Closed 04 359 8555

Gazebo is a contemporary Indian eatery in Al Mankhool, with a relaxed setting and a menu that leans into traditional cooking. Reviews make its biryanis and tandoor dishes the clearest draw, from Hyderabadi-style biryani to kebabs, with polished service and a clean, spacious dining room.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

3,301 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Biryani

Mutton and chicken Hyderabadi biryanis are repeatedly praised for rich flavour, tender meat and well-cooked rice.

Tandoor Favourites

Murgh Kali Mirch is described as tender, flavourful and consistently well cooked.

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What to Eat at Gazebo - Al Mankhool

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gazebo - Al Mankhool, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 10

Bred ka meetha Net +1

“Gazebo restaurant has always been on top of our favourite North Indian restaurants in Dubai. Its subz dum biryani is an eternal favourite and now they have launched a new type of biryani- bharwa aloo biryani.Its quite delicious and we tried their bred ka meetha, which was also super yumm.”
Briyani Net +1

“Omg..briyani is amazing here. Meat cooked to perfection and the rice is very flavourful.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Very good food with authentic Indian choices to try their varieties of biryani and butter chicken and other kebabs moreover their mock tails with Indian kicks”
Butter naan Net +1

“🔸Butter Naan: The Butter Naan was also enjoyable.”
Chicken chatpata Net +1

“Chicken chatpata was the best.”
Chicken hyderabadi style biriyani Net +1

“We ordered both Mutton Biriyani and Chicken Hyderabadi style Biriyani.. super delicious.”
Chicken masala Net +1

“Hands down one of the best fine dining restaurants to feast on with great non veg food, everything is right from its interiors to cutlery to its elaborate food menu, food arrives within 15 mins, we had the mutton kebabs, chicken masala with garlic naan, food taste all is amazing, so your search for fine dining ends with gazebo!”
Chicken mumbai biriyani Net +1

“Chicken mumbai biriyani is my favourite and all their murgh starters.”
Dum gosht handi Net +1

“🔸 Dum Gosht Handi: The Dum Gosht Handi was delicious – no complaints there!”
Fish tandoori fillet Net +1

“The fish tandoori fillet I ordered is good.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Garlic naan Net +1

“Hands down one of the best fine dining restaurants to feast on with great non veg food, everything is right from its interiors to cutlery to its elaborate food menu, food arrives within 15 mins, we had the mutton kebabs, chicken masala with garlic naan, food taste all is amazing, so your search for fine dining ends with gazebo!”
Gulati mutton kabab Net +1

“Had the Gulati Mutton Kabab and the Ghosh Tikka Masala, definitely recommend the Gulati, it’s always been my favorite.”
Kesari rasmalai Net +1

“Their sweets are traditional. I personally like Kesari Rasmalai.”
Makhmali kebab Net +1

“Taste wise starters or kebabs are very nice, especially the methi seekh kabab or makhmali kebab(but spicy).”
Methi seekh kabab Net +1

“Taste wise starters or kebabs are very nice, especially the methi seekh kabab or makhmali kebab(but spicy).”
Murg hyderabadi biriyani Net +1

“I ordered their customer favorite Murg Hyderabadi Biriyani and a Paya Yakhni Soup to start off with based on their recommendation. There was something amiss in the taste of the soup, which I made more palatable with a little lemon and pepper. The Biriyani was excellently prepared, with boneless chicken pieces, which made it easier to consume. The flavor & spiciness was also perfectly balanced and spot on. The only complaints I had with the same was that the rice was a tad undercooked and oilier for my preference and I was expecting more from the Biriyani that was priced at a premium.”
Murgh kali mirch Net +1

“The Murgh Kali Mirch is easily one of my favorites, flavorful, tender, and perfectly cooked every time.”
Mutton biriyani Net +1

“We ordered both Mutton Biriyani and Chicken Hyderabadi style Biriyani.. super delicious.”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“I had a mutton biryani and I must say the taste is amazing, although I was expecting more meat, they can do better in that.”
Mutton hyderabadi biryani Net +1

“• MUTTON HYDERABADI BIRYANI... perfect blend of spices with boneless meat melting in mouth n cashews gave it extra points.”
Mutton kebabs Net +1

“Hands down one of the best fine dining restaurants to feast on with great non veg food, everything is right from its interiors to cutlery to its elaborate food menu, food arrives within 15 mins, we had the mutton kebabs, chicken masala with garlic naan, food taste all is amazing, so your search for fine dining ends with gazebo!”
Mutton zafari seekh Net +1

“• MUTTON ZAFARI SEEKH...very strong flavor of zafran n the aroma of coals take it to next level.”
Nalli biryani (mutton) Net +1

“• NALLI BIRYANI (mutton)...super tasty n full of flavors. Meat was so tender as it was falling off the bone. The richness of Nalli(bone marrow) can b tasted in every bite.”
Papdi chaat Net +1

“🔸 Papdi Chaat: The Papdi Chaat was decent, but it would have been much better if it was served with green chutney.”
Pot biriyani Net +1

“Pot biriyani is good and supplied in a old mus pot makes it more traditional and authentic.”
Raan e sikandar Net +1

“Raan e Sikandar was good..”
Rose milk cake Net +1

“But yeah the rose milk cake was good”
Seekh bharwan Net +1

“Their biryani offerings are unparalleled, and the starters, particularly the Seekh Bharwan, are absolutely delicious.”
Stuffed mushroom biryani Net +1

“Stuffed Mushroom biryani and Vilayati Subzi (exotic vegetables) biryani were really very superb.”
Stuffed mushrooms Net +1

“Gazebo serves some of the best stuffed mushrooms in town, and their biryanis are absolutely outstanding.”
Subz dum biryani Net +1

“Gazebo restaurant has always been on top of our favourite North Indian restaurants in Dubai. Its subz dum biryani is an eternal favourite and now they have launched a new type of biryani- bharwa aloo biryani.Its quite delicious and we tried their bred ka meetha, which was also super yumm.”
Taftaan Net +1

“Taftaan is good”
Tandoori fish Net +1

“Tandoori fish is really made good.”
Vilayati subzi (exotic vegetables) biryani Net +1

“Stuffed Mushroom biryani and Vilayati Subzi (exotic vegetables) biryani were really very superb.”
Zafrani phirni Net +1

“The Zafrani Phirni I ordered for dessert was good, but could have been excellent, had the chef been a little bit more generous with the saffron which I could barely taste.”
Bharwa aloo biryani Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Gazebo restaurant has always been on top of our favourite North Indian restaurants in Dubai. Its subz dum biryani is an eternal favourite and now they have launched a new type of biryani- bharwa aloo biryani.Its quite delicious and we tried their bred ka meetha, which was also super yumm.”
Murgh seekh bharwaan Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Gazebo is one of the most famous restaurant chains in the UAE. They serve authentic North Indian food. Their service and food quality are highly appreciated. I have tried many dishes from this restaurant. I liked one of the starters called Murgh Sheekh Bharwan. It is recommended for the kids too.”
Chicken kebab biriyani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had chicken tikka biriyani and chicken kebab biriyani.The food quality was decent — some dishes were flavorful and well-spiced, especially the main course, but a few items lacked consistency in taste.”
Chicken tikka biriyani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had chicken tikka biriyani and chicken kebab biriyani.The food quality was decent — some dishes were flavorful and well-spiced, especially the main course, but a few items lacked consistency in taste.”
Hyderabadi subzi Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Naan wasn't that soft and Hyderabadi Subzi had curry leaves with rye seeds. It tasted like South Indian curry.”

What to Avoid (14)

Food 13

Bhuna gosht Net −1

“Our weekend was set when we collectively decided to visit gazebo for dinner. On our arrival the staff wasn’t accommodating in giving us a seat, and the service overall was slow. We ordered two starters, out of which one was cold and bland. Our main course bhuna gosht was extremely sweet instead of spicy. The entire gravy was filled with sweet caramelized onions which overpowered the dish. Besides that we ordered the Hyderabadi biryani and fattoush salad. I wouldn’t consider their biryani as best, because it wasn’t something exceptional, flavors were repetitive just like all Indian restaurants in Dubai. Overall, place is overhyped and overpriced. Might need convincing to revisit them again!”
Biryani with saffron Net −1

“With regard to food, there'll be waiting time coz they prepare freshly cooked food only. Chicken pieces were so tender and chewy soft no matter what dish it will be. I just didn't like the biryani with saffron coz the saffron was too strong which made it taste like plastic already, could have been perfect otherwise.”
Chicken lahori chefs special Net −1

“After lot of recommendations went to try Gazebo, ordered Chicken Lahori chefs special, with disappointmenyhave to say it was not worth it, despite we asked waiter if it was spicy🌶️🌶️as we wanted to eat spicy. Apparently he served itwith green chilies on the top, still tasted sweet.😞”
Dum murgh korma Net −1

“And 2nd dish was Dum Murgh korma. To be frank it was not up to the standard. It tasted as if boiled chicken had been put in tasteless gravy and that chicken was not fresh in my opinion.. I had guest and they pointed that chicken is not fresh..”
Hyderabadi biryani Net −1

“Our weekend was set when we collectively decided to visit gazebo for dinner. On our arrival the staff wasn’t accommodating in giving us a seat, and the service overall was slow. We ordered two starters, out of which one was cold and bland. Our main course bhuna gosht was extremely sweet instead of spicy. The entire gravy was filled with sweet caramelized onions which overpowered the dish. Besides that we ordered the Hyderabadi biryani and fattoush salad. I wouldn’t consider their biryani as best, because it wasn’t something exceptional, flavors were repetitive just like all Indian restaurants in Dubai. Overall, place is overhyped and overpriced. Might need convincing to revisit them again!”
Lasooni paneer Net −1

“Paneer tikka or Lasooni Paneer were not so good.”
Masala papad Net −1

“🔸 Masala Papad: Unfortunately, the Masala Papad was a bit underwhelming.”
Naan Net −1

“Naan wasn't that soft and Hyderabadi Subzi had curry leaves with rye seeds.”
Paya yakhni soup Net −1

“I ordered their customer favorite Murg Hyderabadi Biriyani and a Paya Yakhni Soup to start off with based on their recommendation. There was something amiss in the taste of the soup, which I made more palatable with a little lemon and pepper.”
Shahi tukda Net −1

“Good food, good service, they take some time for grilled stuff but it’s worth the wait. Their Biryani is supposed to be good too. Their Shahi Tukda has gone downhill though.”
Thandori roti Net −1

“Lastly the size of tandoori was as small a normal chapti and charged us AED 4 for each thandori roti.”
Veg tawa masala Net −1

“Ordered veg tawa masala and expected it to be filled with all the veggies. Turns out that 60 percent of the sabzi was broccoli only and 20 percent was cauliflower. just fooling the customer for over charging and under delivering.”
Paneer tikka Net −2

“I recently ordered Paneer Tikka from this place, and it was quite disappointing. The paneer was very hard and lacked freshness. The pieces were extremely thin, with just a light coating of masala, and it seemed like extra pepper was added on both sides just to make them look bigger. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no taste.”

Drinks 1

Mango lassi Net −1

“Mango lassi was not as thick as expected.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order Biryani. For a first visit, consider a biryani; diners repeatedly return for the Hyderabadi and Mumbai versions.

Try Gulati. The Gulati Mutton Kabab is a particularly safe starting point among the kebabs.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Kuwait Street (Al Raffa

Al Mankhool, Dubai

04 359 8555

Mon	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Pricing

Multiple diners found the portions expensive for what was served, with one calling the restaurant overpriced.

Slow Service

Service can slow down: one early dinner took more than half an hour for food to arrive.

Customer-reported prices

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

45 Aed plus

Single person biryani's

“Almost all Single person biryani's are in range of 45 Aed plus nothing less than that even same applies for veg biryani”

Google review · December 2020

AED 4 for each

tandoori roti

“Lastly the size of tandoori was as small a normal chapti and charged us AED 4 for each thandori roti”

Google review · August 2023

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The Bottom Line

Gazebo is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool with a relaxed, polished dining room and a menu built around traditional North Indian cooking. Biryani is the main reason many diners return: the Mutton Hyderabadi Biriyani, Chicken Mumbai Biriyani and pot biryani all receive specific praise. Kebabs, especially the Gulati Mutton Kabab and Murgh Kali Mirch, are also strong choices in the reviews.

The setting suits family dinners and special occasions, with several diners noting the spacious, clean interiors and professional service. Food is often served promptly, and staff have been praised for helping guests choose dishes. Vegetarian diners can look beyond the meat-heavy menu too, with subz dum biryani and stuffed mushroom biryani mentioned positively.

There are some practical trade-offs. Prices are regularly described as high, and one diner felt portions were small for the cost. Service can slow during busy periods, while parking around the restaurant is a recurring headache.

A few dishes have also been inconsistent, including hard paneer tikka and overly sweet or bland gravies. For a smoother first visit, order dishes together, ask about spice levels, and allow time to find parking. Sharing a biryani or kebab selection may make the premium pricing easier to manage.