Pot Biryani
The pot chicken biryani arrives sealed, with fluffy, spice-infused rice, tender chicken and generous portions, according to one detailed review.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Gazebo - Jumeirah Lake Towers is a contemporary Indian eatery serving traditional cuisine in a relaxed setting. Reviews point to its Hyderabadi biryani and kebabs as standout orders, while the indoor and outdoor seating suits family meals, casual dinners and business lunches.
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The pot chicken biryani arrives sealed, with fluffy, spice-infused rice, tender chicken and generous portions, according to one detailed review.
The restaurant has an elegant, comfortable atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and is repeatedly described as family-friendly.
The menu includes grilled meat and seafood, rice dishes, Indian curries, lassis and sweets; one reviewer found the picture menu especially helpful.
Chicken tenders, green and red chicken, and chicken malayseek kabab were described as notably soft, juicy or tender.
One delivery arrived promptly with secure packaging and no spills or leaks.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gazebo - Jumeirah Lake Towers, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“But, I believe that the garlic naan was the best and had the most flavor.”
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“But, I believe that the garlic naan was the best and had the most flavor.”January 2022
“I tried the butter chicken, saffron rice and garlic nan bread, and I will definitely be coming back.”June 2022
“Authentic Soup, mutton curry cooked delicately taste is always fantastic. Highly recommended for food lovers.”
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“Authentic Soup, mutton curry cooked delicately taste is always fantastic. Highly recommended for food lovers.”July 2022
“However, my favorite dish was the mutton curry. The balance of spices and the mutton really had a nice aromatic smell and flavor.”January 2022
“Also had chicken malayseek kabab it was ao soft and tender and delicious.”
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“Also had chicken malayseek kabab it was ao soft and tender and delicious.”July 2023
“That said, to be fair, the food quality was good—some dishes were even excellent, such as the vegetable samosas and the chicken masala.”
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“That said, to be fair, the food quality was good—some dishes were even excellent, such as the vegetable samosas and the chicken masala.”July 2025
“Very nice and soft chicken tenders I think one of the best I’ve ever tasted. I was really surprised.”
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“Very nice and soft chicken tenders I think one of the best I’ve ever tasted. I was really surprised.”May 2022
“My favourite was the chicken tikka biryani that was delivered in a traditional clay pot and cooked on dum. Had all the flavours and colours to make it appetizing to the eye and tingling to the taste buds.”
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“My favourite was the chicken tikka biryani that was delivered in a traditional clay pot and cooked on dum. Had all the flavours and colours to make it appetizing to the eye and tingling to the taste buds.”April 2021
“The Raan Biryani, the Fish tikka Masala ... amazing ... must go once and repeat as many times ... well done TEAM GAZEBO”
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“The Raan Biryani, the Fish tikka Masala ... amazing ... must go once and repeat as many times ... well done TEAM GAZEBO”February 2022
“The green chicken and the red chicken are definitely work getting. Not only was the price not too bad but the amount of flavor in each piece of chicken was really interesting.”
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“The green chicken and the red chicken are definitely work getting. Not only was the price not too bad but the amount of flavor in each piece of chicken was really interesting.”January 2022
“Gazebo is that one place I go to when I really want to savour a good Hyderabadi biryani. I do enjoy their kebabs, desserts and a lot more, but the biryani is what I keep going back for.”
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“Gazebo is that one place I go to when I really want to savour a good Hyderabadi biryani. I do enjoy their kebabs, desserts and a lot more, but the biryani is what I keep going back for.”March 2026
“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”
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“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”May 2025
“We ordered a set of rottis (kulchi naan was good, roomali wasn'tas expected) and a mutton curry (small pieces, nothing specific about the taste)..”
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“We ordered a set of rottis (kulchi naan was good, roomali wasn'tas expected) and a mutton curry (small pieces, nothing specific about the taste)..”July 2026
“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”
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“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”May 2025
“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”
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“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”May 2025
“Food was delicious. Rates are on bit higher side . Ambience is good . They have indoor and outdoor sitting area . Loved malpua with Rabri a lot”
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“Food was delicious. Rates are on bit higher side . Ambience is good . They have indoor and outdoor sitting area . Loved malpua with Rabri a lot”June 2022
“Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”
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“Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”February 2025
“We had a Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Palau. Both dishes were well seasoned, fresh, and very delicious. Especially the Palau was fantastic!”
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“We had a Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Palau. Both dishes were well seasoned, fresh, and very delicious. Especially the Palau was fantastic!”March 2021
“Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”
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“Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”February 2025
“Gazebo in JLT offers an authentic North Indian dining experience, and their pot chicken biryani truly stands out. The aroma hits you the moment the sealed pot arrives at your table, building up the anticipation. The rice is perfectly cooked, fluffy, and infused with rich spices without being overwhelming. The chicken pieces are tender, well-marinated, and generous in portion. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, balancing heat and fragrance beautifully.”
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“Gazebo in JLT offers an authentic North Indian dining experience, and their pot chicken biryani truly stands out. The aroma hits you the moment the sealed pot arrives at your table, building up the anticipation. The rice is perfectly cooked, fluffy, and infused with rich spices without being overwhelming. The chicken pieces are tender, well-marinated, and generous in portion. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, balancing heat and fragrance beautifully.”May 2025
“The Raan Biryani, the Fish tikka Masala ... amazing ... must go once and repeat as many times ... well done TEAM GAZEBO”
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“The Raan Biryani, the Fish tikka Masala ... amazing ... must go once and repeat as many times ... well done TEAM GAZEBO”February 2022
“The green chicken and the red chicken are definitely work getting. Not only was the price not too bad but the amount of flavor in each piece of chicken was really interesting.”
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“The green chicken and the red chicken are definitely work getting. Not only was the price not too bad but the amount of flavor in each piece of chicken was really interesting.”January 2022
“The roti was crispy and very good.”
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“The roti was crispy and very good.”January 2022
“Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”
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“Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”February 2025
“I tried the butter chicken, saffron rice and garlic nan bread, and I will definitely be coming back.”
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“I tried the butter chicken, saffron rice and garlic nan bread, and I will definitely be coming back.”June 2022
“We had a Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Palau. Both dishes were well seasoned, fresh, and very delicious.”
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“We had a Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Palau. Both dishes were well seasoned, fresh, and very delicious.”March 2021
“Their veg rice pulao was loaded with veggies and dry fruits which was making it heavy. Over all we enjoyed the food a lot and pricing was okay too.”
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“Their veg rice pulao was loaded with veggies and dry fruits which was making it heavy. Over all we enjoyed the food a lot and pricing was okay too.”January 2025
“That said, to be fair, the food quality was good—some dishes were even excellent, such as the vegetable samosas and the chicken masala.”
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“That said, to be fair, the food quality was good—some dishes were even excellent, such as the vegetable samosas and the chicken masala.”July 2025
“We ordered vegetarian meal through Careem app. The taste of the food was good and quantity was good too.”
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“We ordered vegetarian meal through Careem app. The taste of the food was good and quantity was good too.”January 2025
Mixed feedback
“I will recommend Gazebo to anyone who loves Biryani's and grills. A must must visit place.”
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“I will recommend Gazebo to anyone who loves Biryani's and grills. A must must visit place.”February 2024
“Delicious food with rich flavors, especially the biryani. Service was smooth and the overall experience was very satisfying.”March 2026
Mixed feedback
“Butter chicken was also nice but my indian friend says he had better butter chickens in other indian restaurants.”
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“Butter chicken was also nice but my indian friend says he had better butter chickens in other indian restaurants.”July 2023
“I tried the butter chicken, saffron rice and garlic nan bread, and I will definitely be coming back.”June 2022
Mixed feedback
“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”
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“Last evening we ordered malai broccoli, lehsuni murgh tikka, kali mirch hamoor fish tikka along with roomali roti…we thoroughly enjoyed it and would sincerely like to thank the entire gazebo team who is doing exemplary service of preparing quality food👍”May 2025
Only neutral feedback
“Tried the chicken biryani. Average taste.”
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“The seekh kebabs were served cold and undercooked, and the butter naan didn’t have any butter on it. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.”
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“The seekh kebabs were served cold and undercooked, and the butter naan didn’t have any butter on it. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.”February 2026
“I took my parents to this restaurant for dinner ordered dal & mixed vegetables completely bland. I want embarrassed like hell. I told staff they understood & apologize as well.”
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“I took my parents to this restaurant for dinner ordered dal & mixed vegetables completely bland. I want embarrassed like hell. I told staff they understood & apologize as well.”February 2026
“Visited today JLT branch for lunch and ordered Paya Shorba and Lucknowi Mutton Biryani. I was quite disappointed with the biryani, the rice was undercooked and the portion felt unbalanced, with too much rice and only three small mutton cubes.”
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“Visited today JLT branch for lunch and ordered Paya Shorba and Lucknowi Mutton Biryani. I was quite disappointed with the biryani, the rice was undercooked and the portion felt unbalanced, with too much rice and only three small mutton cubes.”October 2025
“The meat salona was underwhelming, especially the lamb portion, which had too many bones and limited meat.”
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“The meat salona was underwhelming, especially the lamb portion, which had too many bones and limited meat.”April 2026
“I took my parents to this restaurant for dinner ordered dal & mixed vegetables completely bland. I want embarrassed like hell. I told staff they understood & apologize as well.”
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“I took my parents to this restaurant for dinner ordered dal & mixed vegetables completely bland. I want embarrassed like hell. I told staff they understood & apologize as well.”February 2026
“The chicken and lamb varieties had a fair amount of meat towards the bottom but the prawn biryani needed some serious digging to find the prawns.”
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“The chicken and lamb varieties had a fair amount of meat towards the bottom but the prawn biryani needed some serious digging to find the prawns.”July 2023
“The seekh kebabs were served cold and undercooked, and the butter naan didn’t have any butter on it. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.”
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“The seekh kebabs were served cold and undercooked, and the butter naan didn’t have any butter on it. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.”February 2026
Reserve Groups. For a large business lunch or group, reserve ahead; one review says seating becomes crowded after 1pm.
Arrive Early. For an impromptu lunch, aim for 12:30pm, before the reported crowd and possible wait from 1pm.
Discuss Spice. Tell the servers if you prefer milder food, as the menu can be hotter than expected.
Ask Picture Menu. Ask for the picture menu if you want help choosing from the extensive menu.
Order Extra Naan. If ordering gravy, consider extra naan because one diner found the bread sizes small.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Biryani quality varies: reviews mention bland flavour, undercooked rice, unbalanced meat portions and orders that did not match the dish requested.
Several diners felt portions were too small for the price, including a mutton curry serving with four small pieces.
One visit included cutlery dropped in a heap, a dismissive response about the bill and an intrusive wet-wipe handoff.
Bread quality and size drew criticism, including a butter naan reported without butter and small naan portions.
A reviewer found the vegetarian selection limited, with bland dishes and a vegetable raita containing no vegetables.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
mutton curry
“They charged 65 AED for 4 small pieces of mutton which didn't have any special taste”Google review · July 2026
roomali rotti
“and 10 AED for a roomali rotti again which wasn't any special”Google review · July 2026
The Bottom Line
Gazebo - Jumeirah Lake Towers is a contemporary Indian restaurant where diners come for traditional curries, grilled dishes and rice-based meals. Hyderabadi biryani is the clearest draw: one regular returns specifically for it, while another praised the sealed pot chicken biryani for fluffy, spice-infused rice and tender chicken. Kebabs, butter chicken and malpua rabadi are other recognisable choices.
The setting is quiet, clean and relaxed, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews describe it as comfortable for families, casual dinners and business lunches, and its location beside JLT park adds to the calmer feel. A picture menu can make the broad selection easier to navigate.
There is, however, a noticeable gap between the best and worst visits. Some diners report rich flavours, generous portions and prompt service; others found bland or ordinary food, undercooked biryani rice, small meat portions and bread that disappointed. Delivery reviews also mention missing items and poor packaging, so check takeaway orders before leaving.
Prices are not always seen as good value: one diner paid 65 AED for four small pieces of mutton, while another reported AED 45 each for lunch. For groups, reserve ahead and arrive early for lunch; ask about spice levels if you prefer milder food.