Signature biryani
Biryani is repeatedly praised for rich flavour, aromatic rice and careful cooking, with Hyderabadi and other versions available.
Gazebo - City Centre Deira
Port Saeed
Gazebo is a contemporary Indian eatery in Port Saeed at City Centre Deira, with a broad menu of traditional dishes in a relaxed setting. Reviews most consistently point visitors towards its aromatic biryanis and well-prepared kebabs, while private rooms make it workable for group meals.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,976 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kebab quality
Chicken kebabs are described as melting in the mouth, while galoti kebab is singled out as especially sumptuous.
Private rooms
Private rooms give groups a quieter place for chatting and shared meals.
Menu guidance
The large menu can be navigated with waiter recommendations, including useful introductions for diners unfamiliar with Indian food.
Flexible karak
Karak tea sweetness can be adjusted to taste, a useful small detail for tea drinkers.
Allergen chart
An allergen chart is available for diners who need help checking dishes.
What to Eat at Gazebo - City Centre Deira 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 Gazebo - City Centre Deira, 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 Gazebo - City Centre Deira, 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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Butter chicken Net +2
“The bryani and butter chicken plates are a must to try!”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The bryani and butter chicken plates are a must to try!”June 2023
“Tika Biryani and butter chicken are simply amazing. We got them medium spicy and it was not too spicy for us.”January 2023
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Gosht roganjosh Net +2
“Gosht Roganjosh was mutton dish, tender mutton in thick semispicy gravy.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Gosht Roganjosh was mutton dish, tender mutton in thick semispicy gravy.”April 2022
“The butter naan also a must try with their mouth watering mutton Rogan Josh!”March 2023
Honorable mentions (25)
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Akhni pulao Net +1
“I loved eating Chicken Tikka, Akhni Pulao, Butter Chicken and their soft and hot Tandoori Roti here.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved eating Chicken Tikka, Akhni Pulao, Butter Chicken and their soft and hot Tandoori Roti here.”October 2022
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Angoori rabdi Net +1
“The angoori rabdi wasn't bad, but the phirni was the best in town.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The angoori rabdi wasn't bad, but the phirni was the best in town.”November 2017
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Arabic salad Net +1
“The Arabic salad was light and refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Arabic salad was light and refreshing.”October 2025
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Butter naan Net +1
“The butter naan also a must try with their mouth watering mutton Rogan Josh!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The butter naan also a must try with their mouth watering mutton Rogan Josh!”March 2023
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Butter parata Net +1
“All their rotis (Taftan, butter roti, butter parata) was super soft and appetizing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“All their rotis (Taftan, butter roti, butter parata) was super soft and appetizing.”April 2022
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Butter roti Net +1
“All their rotis (Taftan, butter roti, butter parata) was super soft and appetizing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“All their rotis (Taftan, butter roti, butter parata) was super soft and appetizing.”April 2022
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Cheese samosa Net +1
“The samosas were fun to try.. cheese samosa instantly became my fave, while the meat one was a bit salty and the chickpea just okay.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The samosas were fun to try.. cheese samosa instantly became my fave, while the meat one was a bit salty and the chickpea just okay.”October 2025
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Chicken kebabs Net +1
“I love the prawns Biryani but wanted to taste something else and I tried the chicken kebabs. They melt in your mouth.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love the prawns Biryani but wanted to taste something else and I tried the chicken kebabs. They melt in your mouth.”March 2022
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Chicken tandoori Net +1
“I also enjoyed the butter paired with their rich curries, and the chicken tandoori was smoky and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I also enjoyed the butter paired with their rich curries, and the chicken tandoori was smoky and delicious.”September 2025
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Galoti kebab Net +1
“Excellent place for kebabs... Sumptuous and delicious, especially the galoti kebab!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent place for kebabs... Sumptuous and delicious, especially the galoti kebab!”November 2017
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Iftar Net +1
“Gazebo offers a memorable Iftar full of flavour and warmth — a great pick if you crave authentic Indian cuisine during Ramadan.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Gazebo offers a memorable Iftar full of flavour and warmth — a great pick if you crave authentic Indian cuisine during Ramadan.”February 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The lentil soup had good flavor but was too watery.. needed a little more balance to bring out the taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lentil soup had good flavor but was too watery.. needed a little more balance to bring out the taste.”October 2025
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Murgh handi Net +1
“Murgh handi was green(palak/mustard leaves) gravy, it was really delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Murgh handi was green(palak/mustard leaves) gravy, it was really delicious.”April 2022
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Nihari Net +1
“Nihari is different then usual but good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nihari is different then usual but good”October 2023
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Paneer tikka masala Net +1
“Brilliant food especially the paneer tikka masala which was heavenly with a perfect blend of tanginess, spice and richness of flavour.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Brilliant food especially the paneer tikka masala which was heavenly with a perfect blend of tanginess, spice and richness of flavour.”May 2026
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Phirni Net +1
“The angoori rabdi wasn't bad, but the phirni was the best in town.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The angoori rabdi wasn't bad, but the phirni was the best in town.”November 2017
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Prawns biryani Net +1
“Another of my favourite restaurants in Dubai. I love the prawns Biryani but wanted to taste something else and I tried the chicken kebabs.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Another of my favourite restaurants in Dubai. I love the prawns Biryani but wanted to taste something else and I tried the chicken kebabs.”March 2022
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Shorba Net +1
“Yummy food, specially the shorba n all snacks, mouth watering non veg dishes biryani is the best.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Yummy food, specially the shorba n all snacks, mouth watering non veg dishes biryani is the best.”March 2026
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Spicer version murgh tikka masala Net +1
“We asked for a spicer version of the murgh tikka masala and that was delivered to perfection!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We asked for a spicer version of the murgh tikka masala and that was delivered to perfection!”November 2017
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Taftan Net +1
“All their rotis (Taftan, butter roti, butter parata) was super soft and appetizing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“All their rotis (Taftan, butter roti, butter parata) was super soft and appetizing.”April 2022
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Tika biryani Net +1
“Tika Biryani and butter chicken are simply amazing. We got them medium spicy and it was not too spicy for us.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tika Biryani and butter chicken are simply amazing. We got them medium spicy and it was not too spicy for us.”January 2023
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Chicken tikka Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I loved eating Chicken Tikka, Akhni Pulao, Butter Chicken and their soft and hot Tandoori Roti here.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I loved eating Chicken Tikka, Akhni Pulao, Butter Chicken and their soft and hot Tandoori Roti here.”October 2022
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Tandoori roti Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I loved eating Chicken Tikka, Akhni Pulao, Butter Chicken and their soft and hot Tandoori Roti here.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I loved eating Chicken Tikka, Akhni Pulao, Butter Chicken and their soft and hot Tandoori Roti here.”October 2022
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Lahori karahi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We tried their hyderabadi biryani and lahori karahi with tandoori roti. Biryani was ok but not as per that standard it used to be earlier. Karahi taste was average and roti was exceptionally too small if you loom at price.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Samosa platter Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered lentil soup, Arabic salad, Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, the samosa platter, and karak tea. The lentil soup had good flavor but was too watery.. needed a little more balance to bring out the taste. The Arabic salad was light and refreshing. The biryani was nicely spiced (not too hot, just right!), though my plate got the mushy rice part. The samosas were fun to try.. cheese samosa instantly became my fave, while the meat one was a bit salty and the chickpea just okay.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Coke Net +1
“Thanks. Coke and water was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Thanks. Coke and water was good.”June 2026
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Karak tea Net +1
“The karak tea? Loved it! Bonus points for letting customers control the sweetness. ☕”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The karak tea? Loved it! Bonus points for letting customers control the sweetness. ☕”October 2025
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Mango lassi Net +1
“Meeta lassi and Mango lassi was exceptionally good! Highly recommended!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Meeta lassi and Mango lassi was exceptionally good! Highly recommended!”March 2023
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Meeta lassi Net +1
“Meeta lassi and Mango lassi was exceptionally good! Highly recommended!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Meeta lassi and Mango lassi was exceptionally good! Highly recommended!”March 2023
What to Avoid (10)
Food 10
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Hyderabadi chicken biryani Net −1
“I tried Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, but found potatoes along with Chicken, and the chicken was smelly, couldn't able to swallow. Iam sorry but this is not biryani, left food as I cannot eat.”
Positive 1Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“I tried Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, but found potatoes along with Chicken, and the chicken was smelly, couldn't able to swallow. Iam sorry but this is not biryani, left food as I cannot eat.”June 2026
“We tried their hyderabadi biryani and lahori karahi with tandoori roti. Biryani was ok but not as per that standard it used to be earlier.”April 2023
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Boondi Net −1
“I ordered boondi raita, boondi (fried chick peas small balls) were smelling old oil.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered boondi raita, boondi (fried chick peas small balls) were smelling old oil.”August 2021
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Boondi raita Net −1
“I ordered boondi raita, boondi (fried chick peas small balls) were smelling old oil.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered boondi raita, boondi (fried chick peas small balls) were smelling old oil.”August 2021
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Chicken malai kebab Net −1
“The chicken malai kebab wasn’t really my thing, but it was still prepared well.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken malai kebab wasn’t really my thing, but it was still prepared well.”September 2025
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Dal Net −1
“Honestly, dal was not having sault.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Honestly, dal was not having sault.”August 2021
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Methi paneer Net −1
“Methi paneer wasn’t good at all, seems it was old cooked and they just warm it in an oven.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Methi paneer wasn’t good at all, seems it was old cooked and they just warm it in an oven.”August 2021
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Murgh kadai peshwari Net −1
“Murgh kadai peshwari was onion and capsicum gravy, personally I didn't like it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Murgh kadai peshwari was onion and capsicum gravy, personally I didn't like it.”April 2022
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Mutton seekh Net −1
“Don't try the mutton seekh though...Not great.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Don't try the mutton seekh though...Not great.”November 2017
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Tandoori lobster Net −1
“Food quality was mixed — paneer dishes were good, but the tandoori lobster and chicken tikka did not meet the standards we have experienced from their other outlets.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food quality was mixed — paneer dishes were good, but the tandoori lobster and chicken tikka did not meet the standards we have experienced from their other outlets.”February 2026
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Zafran naan Net −1
“Their newly introduced zafran naan is loosing quality as well. The crunchiness was missing in it. It was a soft fluffy rather a bit crunchy fluffy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Their newly introduced zafran naan is loosing quality as well. The crunchiness was missing in it. It was a soft fluffy rather a bit crunchy fluffy.”August 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. If possible, avoid the 2–3 p.m. rush, when service can become less warm and less consistent.
Ask recommendations. The menu is large, so ask for guidance if you are unfamiliar with Indian dishes or want to try different biryanis.
Set spice level. Ask for medium spice if you prefer flavour without too much heat; one diner found it comfortably mild.
Check bookings. For a celebration or large group, reconfirm the reservation, seating and any cake-storage arrangement beforehand.
Allow time. Build in extra time for food, as one review specifically advises patience with the order.
Try desserts. Leave room for dessert: maal pua was described as mouthwatering, while another diner preferred the phirni.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Centre
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Portion concerns
Some long-term and recent diners report shrinking portions, including butter chicken with only a few proper chicken pieces.
Inconsistent biryani
One diner found the Hyderabadi chicken biryani inedible because the chicken smelled bad, while another received mushy rice.
Slow service
Orders can take time, and one group booking experienced very slow service even though the restaurant was not busy.
Price-to-quantity
Several reviews describe the food as expensive for the portions, including a complaint about a very small roti.
Rush inconsistency
During a busy afternoon, reviewers noticed watery lentil soup, mushy rice and uneven samosa seasoning.
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The Bottom Line
Gazebo at City Centre Deira is a contemporary Indian restaurant with a broad traditional menu. The clearest reason to visit is the biryani: Hyderabadi chicken, mutton versions and other styles are repeatedly praised for their flavour and aroma. Kebabs, chicken tikka and paneer tikka masala also receive strong mentions, so there is plenty beyond rice dishes.
The setting suits more than a quick mall meal. Reviews mention comfortable seating, a relaxed ambience and private rooms for group chitchat. Service is often attentive and welcoming, but it is not perfectly consistent: some diners describe quick, thoughtful hospitality, while others report slow service, inattentive staff and a mishandled birthday cake.
A large booking deserves a reconfirmation before arrival. Portions and value are the main cautions. Several customers felt dishes or rotis were small for the price, and one recent butter chicken order contained only a few proper chicken pieces.
Food quality also varies by dish and visit, including a serious complaint about smelly chicken in the biryani. Ask for menu guidance, specify your preferred spice level and consider visiting outside the busy mid-afternoon period. An allergen chart is available, and the karak tea can be served to your chosen sweetness.