Gazebo - Jumeirah Lake Towers

Gazebo - Jumeirah Lake Towers

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.

Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,491 ratings
5★
64%
4★
23%
3★
5%
2★
3%
1★
5%

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The Good Stuff

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Pot Biryani

The pot chicken biryani arrives sealed, with fluffy, spice-infused rice, tender chicken and generous portions, according to one detailed review.

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Family Setting

The restaurant has an elegant, comfortable atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and is repeatedly described as family-friendly.

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What to Eat at Gazebo - Jumeirah Lake Towers

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.

Food 1

  1. Garlic naan Net +2
    “But, I believe that the garlic naan was the best and had the most flavor.”
Honorable mentions (30)
  1. Mutton curry Net +1
    “Authentic Soup, mutton curry cooked delicately taste is always fantastic. Highly recommended for food lovers.”
  2. Chicken malayseek kabab Net +1
    “Also had chicken malayseek kabab it was ao soft and tender and delicious.”
  3. Chicken masala Net +1
    “That said, to be fair, the food quality was good—some dishes were even excellent, such as the vegetable samosas and the chicken masala.”
  4. Chicken tenders Net +1
    “Very nice and soft chicken tenders I think one of the best I’ve ever tasted. I was really surprised.”
  5. Chicken tikka biryani Net +1
    “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.”
  6. Fish tikka masala Net +1
    “The Raan Biryani, the Fish tikka Masala ... amazing ... must go once and repeat as many times ... well done TEAM GAZEBO”
  7. Green chicken Net +1
    “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.”
  8. Hyderabadi biryani Net +1
    “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.”
  9. Kali mirch hamoor fish tikka Net +1
    “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👍”
  10. Kulchi naan Net +1
    “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)..”
  11. Lehsuni murgh tikka Net +1
    “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👍”
  12. Malai broccoli Net +1
    “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👍”
  13. Malpua rabadi Net +1
    “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”
  14. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”
  15. Mutton palau Net +1
    “We had a Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Palau. Both dishes were well seasoned, fresh, and very delicious. Especially the Palau was fantastic!”
  16. Panner tikka biryani Net +1
    “Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”
  17. Pot chicken biryani Net +1
    “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.”
  18. Raan biryani Net +1
    “The Raan Biryani, the Fish tikka Masala ... amazing ... must go once and repeat as many times ... well done TEAM GAZEBO”
  19. Red chicken Net +1
    “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.”
  20. Roti Net +1
    “The roti was crispy and very good.”
  21. Rumali papad Net +1
    “Very yummy food. I tried Rumali papad,Panner Tikka biryani and mutton Biryani. Yummy”
  22. Saffron rice Net +1
    “I tried the butter chicken, saffron rice and garlic nan bread, and I will definitely be coming back.”
  23. Tandoori pomfret Net +1
    “We had a Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Palau. Both dishes were well seasoned, fresh, and very delicious.”
  24. Veg rice pulao Net +1
    “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.”
  25. Vegetable samosas Net +1
    “That said, to be fair, the food quality was good—some dishes were even excellent, such as the vegetable samosas and the chicken masala.”
  26. Vegetarian meal Net +1
    “We ordered vegetarian meal through Careem app. The taste of the food was good and quantity was good too.”
  27. Biryani Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “I will recommend Gazebo to anyone who loves Biryani's and grills. A must must visit place.”
  28. Butter chicken Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Butter chicken was also nice but my indian friend says he had better butter chickens in other indian restaurants.”
  29. Roomali rotti Net 0

    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👍”
  30. Chicken biryani Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Tried the chicken biryani. Average taste.”
What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

  1. Butter naan Net −1
    “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.”
  2. Dal Net −1
    “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.”
  3. Lucknowi mutton biryani Net −1
    “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.”
  4. Meat salona Net −1
    “The meat salona was underwhelming, especially the lamb portion, which had too many bones and limited meat.”
  5. Mixed vegetables Net −1
    “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.”
  6. Prawn biryani Net −1
    “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.”
  7. Seekh kebabs Net −1
    “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.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve Groups. For a large business lunch or group, reserve ahead; one review says seating becomes crowded after 1pm.

2

Arrive Early. For an impromptu lunch, aim for 12:30pm, before the reported crowd and possible wait from 1pm.

Plan the visit

Practical details

JLT Central Park - Cluster O - opp. Emirates Gold DMCC
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Mon11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Biryani

Biryani quality varies: reviews mention bland flavour, undercooked rice, unbalanced meat portions and orders that did not match the dish requested.

Small Portions

Several diners felt portions were too small for the price, including a mutton curry serving with four small pieces.

Customer-reported prices

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

65 AED

mutton curry

“They charged 65 AED for 4 small pieces of mutton which didn't have any special taste”
Google review · July 2026

10 AED

roomali rotti

“and 10 AED for a roomali rotti again which wasn't any special”
Google review · July 2026
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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.

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