Biryani Favourite
Hyderabadi biryani is repeatedly praised, with some diners highlighting tender meat, fragrant rice and balanced spices.
Gazebo - Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village
Gazebo is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Jebel Ali Village, inside Ibn Battuta Mall, with a relaxed setting and a menu centred on North Indian and Mughlai cooking. Reviews especially point to Hyderabadi biryani, butter chicken, kebabs and naan, though consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
601 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm Service
Several reviews describe the service as attentive, prompt and welcoming, with staff responding quickly during meals.
Family Setting
The restaurant has a warm atmosphere, ample seating and a comfortable setting for families and groups.
Vegetarian Choice
Vegetarian diners have a substantial selection, including paneer dishes, paneer tikka and vegetable biryani.
Quick Service
Some mall diners report fast preparation and little or no waiting, making it practical for a meal between shopping stops.
Delicate Spices
One reviewer found the food suited to diners who prefer less spicy, more delicate Indian dishes.
What to Eat at Gazebo - Ibn Battuta Mall 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 - Ibn Battuta Mall, 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 - Ibn Battuta Mall, 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 naan Net +2
“Paneer Butter Masala & Butter Naan is my favourite combo. For snacks we had Paneer Tikka, it was very tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“Paneer Butter Masala & Butter Naan is my favourite combo. For snacks we had Paneer Tikka, it was very tasty!”February 2026
“Best Indian Cuisine in Dubai - Excellent service - food very delicious - butter naan is yummy - masala chicken is very tasty - price is average - nice atmosphere”September 2024
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Chicken tandoori Net +2
“Earlier we have ordered food and it was really good but last week I had bad experience that we ordered hyderabadi briyani and tandoori chicken. Hyderabadi briyani was watery looks like we are having gravy mixed with rice. Tandoori was good.”
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“Earlier we have ordered food and it was really good but last week I had bad experience that we ordered hyderabadi briyani and tandoori chicken. Hyderabadi briyani was watery looks like we are having gravy mixed with rice. Tandoori was good.”April 2025
“We ordered mutton soup, chicken tandoori and nalli biryani. Chicken tandoori was so soft and juicy,one of the best i should say.”December 2022
Honorable mentions (17)
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Hyderabadi biryani Net +1
“Amazing food as always which ever branch you visit. Servic is outsting. Hyderabadi biryani remains my favourite all the time.”
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“Amazing food as always which ever branch you visit. Servic is outsting. Hyderabadi biryani remains my favourite all the time.”July 2026
“I tried the hyderabadi Biryani - it was flavourful”July 2023
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Bharwan tandooro mushroom Net +1
“The methi malai seekh and bharwan tandooro mushroom were amazing. A big shout to the staff for the amazing hospitality especially Suryakant Jenna!”
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Review excerpts
“The methi malai seekh and bharwan tandooro mushroom were amazing. A big shout to the staff for the amazing hospitality especially Suryakant Jenna!”February 2026
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Cheesy starter roti Net +1
“We got some cheesy starter roti, and it was the perfect way to kick things off.”
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“We got some cheesy starter roti, and it was the perfect way to kick things off.”July 2025
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Chicken dum biryani Net +1
“And the chicken dum biryani was bursting with flavor and so tender.”
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Review excerpts
“And the chicken dum biryani was bursting with flavor and so tender.”July 2025
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Chicken handi Net +1
“Signature items like the Mutton Raan Biryani, Chicken Handi, and an assortment of kebabs are highly recommended, all served with freshly made naan and rotis.”
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“Signature items like the Mutton Raan Biryani, Chicken Handi, and an assortment of kebabs are highly recommended, all served with freshly made naan and rotis.”October 2024
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Gilouti kabab Net +1
“I had ordered Hyderabadi Biryani, Gilouti Kabab, and one more chicken item. Everything was delicious and tasty.”
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“I had ordered Hyderabadi Biryani, Gilouti Kabab, and one more chicken item. Everything was delicious and tasty.”November 2022
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Masala chicken Net +1
“Best Indian Cuisine in Dubai - Excellent service - food very delicious - butter naan is yummy - masala chicken is very tasty - price is average - nice atmosphere”
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“Best Indian Cuisine in Dubai - Excellent service - food very delicious - butter naan is yummy - masala chicken is very tasty - price is average - nice atmosphere”September 2024
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Methi malai seekh Net +1
“The methi malai seekh and bharwan tandooro mushroom were amazing. A big shout to the staff for the amazing hospitality especially Suryakant Jenna!”
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“The methi malai seekh and bharwan tandooro mushroom were amazing. A big shout to the staff for the amazing hospitality especially Suryakant Jenna!”February 2026
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“prices are above medium and can be visited with friends or family over weekend to enjoy the tasty food… try mutton biryani which has tender, soft mutton pieces… if you’re at Ibn Battuta then visit this place for Indian dishes.”
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Review excerpts
“prices are above medium and can be visited with friends or family over weekend to enjoy the tasty food… try mutton biryani which has tender, soft mutton pieces… if you’re at Ibn Battuta then visit this place for Indian dishes.”August 2023
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Mutton raan biryani Net +1
“Signature items like the Mutton Raan Biryani, Chicken Handi, and an assortment of kebabs are highly recommended, all served with freshly made naan and rotis.”
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Review excerpts
“Signature items like the Mutton Raan Biryani, Chicken Handi, and an assortment of kebabs are highly recommended, all served with freshly made naan and rotis.”October 2024
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Paneer butter masala Net +1
“Paneer Butter Masala & Butter Naan is my favourite combo. For snacks we had Paneer Tikka, it was very tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“Paneer Butter Masala & Butter Naan is my favourite combo. For snacks we had Paneer Tikka, it was very tasty!”February 2026
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Paneer tikka Net +1
“Paneer Butter Masala & Butter Naan is my favourite combo. For snacks we had Paneer Tikka, it was very tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“Paneer Butter Masala & Butter Naan is my favourite combo. For snacks we had Paneer Tikka, it was very tasty!”February 2026
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Pot biryani Net +1
“Overall is ok good food is average as par my taste (like spicy levels) service on time pot biryani good portions and presentation.. for accompaniment need improvement as par India cuisine concept!!”
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“Overall is ok good food is average as par my taste (like spicy levels) service on time pot biryani good portions and presentation.. for accompaniment need improvement as par India cuisine concept!!”June 2023
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Seekh kabab biriyani Net +1
“We had seekh kabab biriyani. Very well cooked. Tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We had seekh kabab biriyani. Very well cooked. Tasty.”February 2025
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Subzi masala biryani Net +1
“We ordered the Roomali Masala Papad, Subzi Masala Biryani. The papad was too difficult to eat. Unlike many others that I have had, this was not up to the mark. - 4/10 Biryani was fine - 7/10”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Roomali Masala Papad, Subzi Masala Biryani. The papad was too difficult to eat. Unlike many others that I have had, this was not up to the mark. - 4/10 Biryani was fine - 7/10”February 2026
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Biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Gazebo is an amazing place for biryani and other authentic India cuisine. Their food is always fresh and has rich flavors. Gazebo is our top place for Biryani :) Thank you”
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Review excerpts
“Gazebo is an amazing place for biryani and other authentic India cuisine. Their food is always fresh and has rich flavors. Gazebo is our top place for Biryani :) Thank you”August 2026
“Excellent food.. Biriyani made with lots of ghee,tea with real saffron.”December 2023
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Cheese chicken kabab Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“3. Cheese chicken kabab - okay”
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Tea Net +1
“Excellent food.. Biriyani made with lots of ghee,tea with real saffron.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent food.. Biriyani made with lots of ghee,tea with real saffron.”December 2023
What to Avoid (10)
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Butter chicken Net −1
“I believe the chef has never tasted Qourma.. all the gravies tasted the same as butter chicken. Someone need to teach their chef how to cook.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I believe the chef has never tasted Qourma.. all the gravies tasted the same as butter chicken. Someone need to teach their chef how to cook.”June 2025
“Had experience watery butter chicken, below average "daal-e-khaas"...disappointed, once upon a time, one of my favorite restaurant is loosing it's charm...”June 2026
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Daal-e-khaas Net −1
“Had experience watery butter chicken, below average "daal-e-khaas"...disappointed, once upon a time, one of my favorite restaurant is loosing it's charm...”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had experience watery butter chicken, below average "daal-e-khaas"...disappointed, once upon a time, one of my favorite restaurant is loosing it's charm...”June 2026
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Haryali fish mahi Net −1
“We ordered haryali fish mahi and Lahore chicken...fish was poorly seasoned and chicken was overcooked...not a good experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered haryali fish mahi and Lahore chicken...fish was poorly seasoned and chicken was overcooked...not a good experience”January 2025
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Lahore chicken Net −1
“We ordered haryali fish mahi and Lahore chicken...fish was poorly seasoned and chicken was overcooked...not a good experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered haryali fish mahi and Lahore chicken...fish was poorly seasoned and chicken was overcooked...not a good experience”January 2025
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Mutton zafrani biryani Net −1
“The pictures can tell the quality of food. Mutton zafrani biryani should be renamed to "Bones Biryani" as there was no meat in it. Even the manager couldn't justify the meat quality once shown.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The pictures can tell the quality of food. Mutton zafrani biryani should be renamed to "Bones Biryani" as there was no meat in it. Even the manager couldn't justify the meat quality once shown.”June 2025
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Nalli biryani Net −1
“We ordered mutton soup, chicken tandoori and nalli biryani. Chicken tandoori was so soft and juicy,one of the best i should say. But the order took quite some time to be served and it really annoys.The ambience was okayish and didnt have much to say. But definitely the biryani was overrated even for the price. The rice was so sbalant without any masalas.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered mutton soup, chicken tandoori and nalli biryani. Chicken tandoori was so soft and juicy,one of the best i should say. But the order took quite some time to be served and it really annoys.The ambience was okayish and didnt have much to say. But definitely the biryani was overrated even for the price. The rice was so sbalant without any masalas.”December 2022
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Paneer biryani Net −1
“1. Paneer biryani - but no taste, masala Nothing”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“1. Paneer biryani - but no taste, masala Nothing”June 2026
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Paneer roganjosh Net −1
“2. Paneer roganjosh - very bad in taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“2. Paneer roganjosh - very bad in taste.”June 2026
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Qourma Net −1
“I believe the chef has never tasted Qourma.. all the gravies tasted the same as butter chicken. Someone need to teach their chef how to cook. Utterly disappointed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I believe the chef has never tasted Qourma.. all the gravies tasted the same as butter chicken. Someone need to teach their chef how to cook. Utterly disappointed.”June 2025
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Roomali masala papad Net −1
“We ordered the Roomali Masala Papad, Subzi Masala Biryani. The papad was too difficult to eat. Unlike many others that I have had, this was not up to the mark. - 4/10”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the Roomali Masala Papad, Subzi Masala Biryani. The papad was too difficult to eat. Unlike many others that I have had, this was not up to the mark. - 4/10”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Clay Pot. For delivery biryani, ask first whether the clay pot is available; one order arrived cold in plastic after the outlet ran out.
Use Homebox Parking. If you are driving to the mall, one reviewer specifically recommends the Homebox parking area.
Allow Twenty Minutes. For dine-in, allow at least around 20 minutes for an order; a reviewer considered that wait reasonable for the food.
Confirm Dishes. If ordering Chicken Qorma, confirm the dish when it arrives: one customer said it was served as Butter Chicken instead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Quality
Recent reviews report declining flavour and consistency, including watery biryani, bland gravies and dishes that did not taste as expected.
Small Portions
One diner received only three very small mutton pieces and left hungry, so portion value may not always meet expectations.
Premium Pricing
Some customers feel the prices are high for the quality, especially for biryani, naan and gravies.
Delivery Risk
A delivery order arrived cold in a plastic container after the outlet ran out of clay pots, with little recovery offered.
Rushed Service
One dine-in review says staff removed a plate and brought the bill while the customer was still eating.
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The Bottom Line
Gazebo at Ibn Battuta Mall is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Jebel Ali Village, serving North Indian and Mughlai-style food in a relaxed mall setting. The clearest reason to consider it is the biryani: Hyderabadi, chicken dum, mutton and seekh kabab versions all appear in reviews, with some diners praising tender meat, fragrant rice and generous portions. Butter chicken, paneer butter masala with butter naan, and kebabs are other frequently mentioned choices.
The setting gets consistent credit for elegant interiors, ample seating and a warm family-friendly atmosphere. Vegetarian diners have plenty to choose from, while one reviewer particularly enjoyed the methi malai seekh and bharwan tandooro mushroom. Service is often described as prompt and attentive, although experiences are not uniform.
That inconsistency is the main caution. Recent reviews mention watery or bland biryani, gravies tasting alike, very small amounts of mutton and prices that feel high for the quality. Delivery has also gone wrong when clay pots were unavailable, leaving one biryani cold in a plastic container.
If ordering delivery, ask about the clay pot first. For a mall visit, a review suggests using the Homebox parking area; dine-in orders may take around 20 minutes.