Iranian Dishes
Customers praise the juicy kebabs, spicy joojeh and fragrant rice, including a standout mixed grill for two.
Grab and bites
Al Warqa
Grab and Bites is a food-truck-style restaurant in Al Warqa where you can settle into outdoor seating or enjoy a meal in your car. Reviews point especially to its burgers, loaded fries and Iranian-style kebabs, with generous portions and quick service.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
143 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Burger Range
The smash burger is described as juicy with fresh bread, while mushroom, Swiss mushroom and grilled chicken burgers also get attention.
Generous Portions
Several reviews mention substantial meals, including large Iranian portions and sharing-sized loaded fries with BBQ wings.
Loaded Fries
Loaded fries are repeatedly praised, with sauces, chicken and truffle-cheese versions giving the side more substance.
Quick Service
Reviews describe the service as fast and responsive, useful for a casual grab-and-go stop.
Quiet Seating
The outdoor area is described as nice, quiet and comfortable rather than noisy.
Free Parking
One customer specifically noted that parking was free, while older reviews also mention plenty of parking spaces.
What to Eat at Grab and bites 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 Grab and bites, 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.
These items at Grab and bites got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Loaded fries Net +2
“The food was amazing I tried the mushroom burger and the loaded fries it was amazing specially the sauces Highly recommend one of the best places in Dubai”
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“The food was amazing I tried the mushroom burger and the loaded fries it was amazing specially the sauces Highly recommend one of the best places in Dubai”June 2026
“Drive through spot, with easy to grab and go menu options, tried their loaded fries bbq wings are amazing, very good quantity for sharing.”May 2026
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Spicy joojeh Net +2
“You have to try the Spicy Joojeh if you like your chicken with a dash of heat.”
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“You have to try the Spicy Joojeh if you like your chicken with a dash of heat.”February 2024
“We ordered kebab platter and spicy joojeh. Spicy joojeh was delish... whole food experience was good...”January 2023
Honorable mentions (23)
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Alfredo pasta Net +1
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”
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“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”May 2026
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Bbq wings Net +1
“Drive through spot, with easy to grab and go menu options, tried their loaded fries bbq wings are amazing, very good quantity for sharing.”
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“Drive through spot, with easy to grab and go menu options, tried their loaded fries bbq wings are amazing, very good quantity for sharing.”May 2026
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Chicken fillets burger Net +1
“I had the chance to try this new restaurant, I ordered chicken fillets burger I must say it was fresh hot and very delicious , it was very pleasant experience can’t wait to try the truffle burger it looked yummy in the menu. Great job guys Nawal”
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“I had the chance to try this new restaurant, I ordered chicken fillets burger I must say it was fresh hot and very delicious , it was very pleasant experience can’t wait to try the truffle burger it looked yummy in the menu. Great job guys Nawal”August 2026
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Chicken grill Net +1
“excellent food taste and quality. Mixed grill was served with enough rice and Raita. Serving was in the car and it was in a nice way by placing a board in the car. Delicious chicken and motton grill. Price is very good for such delicious food.”
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“excellent food taste and quality. Mixed grill was served with enough rice and Raita. Serving was in the car and it was in a nice way by placing a board in the car. Delicious chicken and motton grill. Price is very good for such delicious food.”January 2023
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Chicken kababs Net +1
“We ordered Mutton Kababs, Chicken Kababs, Salad, Humus and Khaboos and it was very very tasty.”
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“We ordered Mutton Kababs, Chicken Kababs, Salad, Humus and Khaboos and it was very very tasty.”May 2023
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Chicken loaded fries Net +1
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”
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“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”May 2026
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Family platter Net +1
“Just got a family platter from this restaurant, the quality and quantity of the food is amazing.”
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“Just got a family platter from this restaurant, the quality and quantity of the food is amazing.”July 2022
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Grilled chicken burger Net +1
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”
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“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”May 2026
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Humus Net +1
“Humus was made to perfection and mouth watering when tasted along with mutton kababs and khaboos.”
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“Humus was made to perfection and mouth watering when tasted along with mutton kababs and khaboos.”May 2023
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Iranian spicy juje kebab with rice Net +1
“Now, let's talk about the highlight of my dining experience - the Iranian Spicy Juje Kebab with Rice. This dish took my taste buds on a journey to the vibrant flavors of Iran. The succulent pieces of marinated chicken were perfectly grilled, delivering a delightful balance of smokiness and tenderness. The spices used in the marinade added a tantalizing kick, without overpowering the dish. Paired with fluffy, fragrant rice, it was an absolute feast for the senses!”
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“Now, let's talk about the highlight of my dining experience - the Iranian Spicy Juje Kebab with Rice. This dish took my taste buds on a journey to the vibrant flavors of Iran. The succulent pieces of marinated chicken were perfectly grilled, delivering a delightful balance of smokiness and tenderness. The spices used in the marinade added a tantalizing kick, without overpowering the dish. Paired with fluffy, fragrant rice, it was an absolute feast for the senses!”May 2023
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Jalapeño sticks Net +1
“The food is very delicious, especially the wrap sandwich. Even the jalapeño sticks were great, and the food was fresh. Their service was also fast.”
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“The food is very delicious, especially the wrap sandwich. Even the jalapeño sticks were great, and the food was fresh. Their service was also fast.”May 2026
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Joojeh masti Net +1
“My second favorite is the Joojeh Masti, just melts in your mouth with its yoghurt-based marinade.”
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“My second favorite is the Joojeh Masti, just melts in your mouth with its yoghurt-based marinade.”February 2024
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Kebab platter Net +1
“We ordered kebab platter and spicy joojeh. Spicy joojeh was delish... whole food experience was good...”
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“We ordered kebab platter and spicy joojeh. Spicy joojeh was delish... whole food experience was good...”January 2023
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Kubideh Net +1
“For beef-lovers, Kubideh is the best choice on the menu!”
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“For beef-lovers, Kubideh is the best choice on the menu!”February 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“excellent food taste and quality. Mixed grill was served with enough rice and Raita. Serving was in the car and it was in a nice way by placing a board in the car. Delicious chicken and motton grill. Price is very good for such delicious food.”
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“excellent food taste and quality. Mixed grill was served with enough rice and Raita. Serving was in the car and it was in a nice way by placing a board in the car. Delicious chicken and motton grill. Price is very good for such delicious food.”January 2023
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Motton grill Net +1
“excellent food taste and quality. Mixed grill was served with enough rice and Raita. Serving was in the car and it was in a nice way by placing a board in the car. Delicious chicken and motton grill. Price is very good for such delicious food.”
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“excellent food taste and quality. Mixed grill was served with enough rice and Raita. Serving was in the car and it was in a nice way by placing a board in the car. Delicious chicken and motton grill. Price is very good for such delicious food.”January 2023
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Mushroom burger Net +1
“The food was amazing I tried the mushroom burger and the loaded fries it was amazing specially the sauces Highly recommend one of the best places in Dubai”
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“The food was amazing I tried the mushroom burger and the loaded fries it was amazing specially the sauces Highly recommend one of the best places in Dubai”June 2026
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Mutton kababs Net +1
“We ordered Mutton Kababs, Chicken Kababs, Salad, Humus and Khaboos and it was very very tasty.”
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“We ordered Mutton Kababs, Chicken Kababs, Salad, Humus and Khaboos and it was very very tasty.”May 2023
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Smash burger Net +1
“To be honest, i try the smash burger 🍔 it was amazing very juicy and delicious the meat wow so much good fresh and heavy to ,fresh bread, fries 🍟 was amazing i give her 10 to10, I recommend you to try it, staff very friendly and nice welcoming absolutely i will come back thank you 🙏”
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“To be honest, i try the smash burger 🍔 it was amazing very juicy and delicious the meat wow so much good fresh and heavy to ,fresh bread, fries 🍟 was amazing i give her 10 to10, I recommend you to try it, staff very friendly and nice welcoming absolutely i will come back thank you 🙏”May 2026
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Swiss mushroom burger Net +1
“Just ordered Swiss mushroom burger, and truffle fries with cheese , the food was amazing , So delicious and fresh . I will definitely repeat it and try a new items . And the parking free .”
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“Just ordered Swiss mushroom burger, and truffle fries with cheese , the food was amazing , So delicious and fresh . I will definitely repeat it and try a new items . And the parking free .”May 2026
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Truffle fries with cheese Net +1
“Just ordered Swiss mushroom burger, and truffle fries with cheese , the food was amazing , So delicious and fresh . I will definitely repeat it and try a new items . And the parking free .”
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“Just ordered Swiss mushroom burger, and truffle fries with cheese , the food was amazing , So delicious and fresh . I will definitely repeat it and try a new items . And the parking free .”May 2026
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Wrap sandwich Net +1
“The food is very delicious, especially the wrap sandwich. Even the jalapeño sticks were great, and the food was fresh. Their service was also fast.”
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“The food is very delicious, especially the wrap sandwich. Even the jalapeño sticks were great, and the food was fresh. Their service was also fast.”May 2026
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Zereshk rice Net +1
“The kabab was delicious and the zereshk rice was authentic”
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“The kabab was delicious and the zereshk rice was authentic”July 2022
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Beach ice tea Net +1
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”May 2026
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Coconut matcha Net +1
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled chicken burger is amazing and the charcoal taste is amazing and the alfredo pasta is flavorfull even the chicken loaded fries its so so so fresh the coconut matcha and beach ice tea is so so refreshing its a whole amazing experience hope u guys try it its sooo sooo good i swear ❤️❤️”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Joojeh. If you like heat, ask for the Spicy Joojeh; the same review also recommends the yoghurt-marinated Joojeh Masti.
Choose Platters. For a more filling order, choose a platter rather than the sandwich roll, which one reviewer found less impressive.
Check Hours. Check the current opening hours before visiting, since one customer found the restaurant closed at 8:00 pm.
Use Car Tables. Bring the car if you want the signature setup: staff place a table inside the vehicle for a spill-conscious meal.
Visit Evenings. Evenings are specifically recommended in a review, when the car-dining experience and outdoor seating suit the visit.
Share Sides. The loaded fries with BBQ wings were reported as a very good quantity for sharing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Aswaq mall - Alwarqa'a
Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a Second, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Early Closure
One visitor arrived at 8:00 pm and found the restaurant closed, so operating hours are worth checking before setting out.
Cold Platter
A customer reported that a platter arrived a bit cold.
Small Combo
The one-person combo was considered light on quantity for its serving size.
Cuisine Mismatch
One reviewer felt the kebabs did not deliver an authentic Iranian-food experience.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30dhs
one-person combo
“The combo is only for one person for 30dhs”Google review · May 2023
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The Bottom Line
Grab and Bites in Al Warqa is built around two easygoing ways to eat: take food away or have it served at your car with a table brought to the vehicle. The menu has developed beyond a simple burger stop. Reviews mention the smash burger, mushroom burger, loaded fries, and Iranian-style dishes such as Spicy Joojeh and Kubideh.
Burgers are a strong choice, especially if you like juicy meat and fresh bread. The loaded fries also stand out for their sauces, with chicken and truffle-cheese versions mentioned. For Persian flavours, customers praise tender kebabs, buttery rice and generous mixed-grill portions; one reviewer specifically liked Spicy Joojeh and Joojeh Masti.
Portions are often described as large, and the loaded fries with BBQ wings can work for sharing. The car tables are the unusual feature, while outdoor seating is described as quiet and comfortable. Parking has been called plentiful and free in individual reviews.
Service is generally quick and friendly, but check the current hours before going: one customer arrived at 8:00 pm to find the restaurant closed. One reviewer also found a platter a bit cold and felt the Iranian cooking missed the mark, so expectations may depend on what you order.