Tender kebab
The beef kebab is praised for its yogurt-garlic marinade, crisp grilling, tender centre and generous portion for two.
Grand Barbeque Restaurant
Deira
Grand Barbeque Restaurant is a Deira dining stop near the Gold Souk, serving Iranian and Indian food. Reviews make a strong case for the beef kebab, while the buffet is noted for made-to-order grills and a broad dessert selection.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
146 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh grills
The buffet includes grills cooked to order, which one guest found especially tasty.
Indian favourites
Jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka received especially strong praise from an Indian-cuisine review.
Dessert choice
The buffet dessert section stood out for its unusually wide range of options.
Family dining
The restaurant accommodated a daughter’s 10th birthday celebration for almost 50 guests.
Clean setting
Several reviews describe the upstairs restaurant as clean, including one calling the dishes clean and the restaurant very clean.
What to Eat at Grand Barbeque Restaurant 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 Grand Barbeque Restaurant, 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 Grand Barbeque Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Butter chicken Net +3
“A great restaurant to stop at while in the Gold Souk. They are a little hidden, on the 2nd floor and you need to walk through a little shop to get to the elevator. The service was very very quick and the food is phenomenal. They offer traditional Iranian food and also Indian meals. The butter chicken, Biriyani and Naan is what I recommend!”
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“A great restaurant to stop at while in the Gold Souk. They are a little hidden, on the 2nd floor and you need to walk through a little shop to get to the elevator. The service was very very quick and the food is phenomenal. They offer traditional Iranian food and also Indian meals. The butter chicken, Biriyani and Naan is what I recommend!”January 2025
“Was walking by and the salesman outside caught my eye. The restaurant is upstairs and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it looked. We ordered a mixed kobeda and a butter chicken with naan, and I have to say the food was amazing. Highly recommended.”August 2025
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Chicken lollipop Net +2
“We had lunch and ordered Chicken lollipop and Butter Chicken, the food was really good and not very expensive. It wasn't busy but over a very nice clean restaurant. Highly recommended if you're in the area.”
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“We had lunch and ordered Chicken lollipop and Butter Chicken, the food was really good and not very expensive. It wasn't busy but over a very nice clean restaurant. Highly recommended if you're in the area.”June 2023
“I had the Chicken Lollipop and Fries and My Wife had the Chicken Sausage Kabob. Service was quick and food was hot.”November 2022
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Naan Net +2
“Was walking by and the salesman outside caught my eye. The restaurant is upstairs and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it looked. We ordered a mixed kobeda and a butter chicken with naan, and I have to say the food was amazing. Highly recommended.”
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“Was walking by and the salesman outside caught my eye. The restaurant is upstairs and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it looked. We ordered a mixed kobeda and a butter chicken with naan, and I have to say the food was amazing. Highly recommended.”August 2025
“A great restaurant to stop at while in the Gold Souk. They are a little hidden, on the 2nd floor and you need to walk through a little shop to get to the elevator. The service was very very quick and the food is phenomenal. They offer traditional Iranian food and also Indian meals. The butter chicken, Biriyani and Naan is what I recommend!”January 2025
Honorable mentions (22)
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Beef kebab Net +1
“Very good food. Beef kebab was very well marinated and tasty, crispy grilled but tender inside and portion size was v generous - enough for 2 pax actually. Will recommend!”
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“Very good food. Beef kebab was very well marinated and tasty, crispy grilled but tender inside and portion size was v generous - enough for 2 pax actually. Will recommend!”October 2025
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Beef kebabs Net +1
“We ordered beef and chicken kebabs marinated in yogurt, garlic bread, and a chicken dish from the Indian menu. Everything was perfectly prepared, the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered beef and chicken kebabs marinated in yogurt, garlic bread, and a chicken dish from the Indian menu. Everything was perfectly prepared, the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Chelo kebab platter Net +1
“Since we are from India , we wanted to try Iranian food and let me tell u that the food was super good and the dish we tried was chelo Kebab platter and it was super yummm … do try their kunahfa and Iranian matka chai apart from this Salem gave us a very good service with a smile .”
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“Since we are from India , we wanted to try Iranian food and let me tell u that the food was super good and the dish we tried was chelo Kebab platter and it was super yummm … do try their kunahfa and Iranian matka chai apart from this Salem gave us a very good service with a smile .”November 2024
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Chicken kebabs Net +1
“We ordered beef and chicken kebabs marinated in yogurt, garlic bread, and a chicken dish from the Indian menu. Everything was perfectly prepared, the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered beef and chicken kebabs marinated in yogurt, garlic bread, and a chicken dish from the Indian menu. Everything was perfectly prepared, the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Chicken sausage kabob Net +1
“I had the Chicken Lollipop and Fries and My Wife had the Chicken Sausage Kabob. Service was quick and food was hot.”
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“I had the Chicken Lollipop and Fries and My Wife had the Chicken Sausage Kabob. Service was quick and food was hot.”November 2022
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Dal taka Net +1
“Great food for Indian cuisine, they jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka was out of this world.”
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“Great food for Indian cuisine, they jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka was out of this world.”February 2026
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Dum beryani Net +1
“it was a amazing experience with our familly , we ordred dum beryani and mix kebab , food was yummi and the service was more then perfect by ( Salem )”
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“it was a amazing experience with our familly , we ordred dum beryani and mix kebab , food was yummi and the service was more then perfect by ( Salem )”June 2024
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Dynamite cauliflower Net +1
“Absolutely loved it! From the decor, to the service, to the food, a 10/10 for the price and definitely value for money. Kudos to Chef Ali for coming up with such unique menu items, especially the dynamite cauliflower! Will definitely be back with my friends and family and highly, highly recommend their buffet!”
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“Absolutely loved it! From the decor, to the service, to the food, a 10/10 for the price and definitely value for money. Kudos to Chef Ali for coming up with such unique menu items, especially the dynamite cauliflower! Will definitely be back with my friends and family and highly, highly recommend their buffet!”August 2022
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Dynamite prawns Net +1
“Food is very tasty and it’s competitively priced. The dynamite prawns are absolutely amazing.”
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“Food is very tasty and it’s competitively priced. The dynamite prawns are absolutely amazing.”December 2025
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Freshly squeezed juices Net +1
“A special plus for the freshly squeezed juices.”
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“A special plus for the freshly squeezed juices.”January 2026
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Fries Net +1
“I had the Chicken Lollipop and Fries and My Wife had the Chicken Sausage Kabob. Service was quick and food was hot.”
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“I had the Chicken Lollipop and Fries and My Wife had the Chicken Sausage Kabob. Service was quick and food was hot.”November 2022
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Garlic bread Net +1
“We ordered beef and chicken kebabs marinated in yogurt, garlic bread, and a chicken dish from the Indian menu. Everything was perfectly prepared, the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“We ordered beef and chicken kebabs marinated in yogurt, garlic bread, and a chicken dish from the Indian menu. Everything was perfectly prepared, the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Grand combo for 2, non veg Net +1
“This place was an absolute hidden gem, the guys here provided an incredible service and were some of the nicest staff I have come across in Dubai, even when paying 4x the amount for my food. We went for the grand combo for 2, non veg. Absolutely amazing meal and we just added 2 paratha because we love the bread. If you're in the gold souk and looking for a hidden gem of a restaurant, check this place out, it is above the Turkish ice cream parlor and there will be a guy standing outside with a menu. Don't miss out on this.”
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“This place was an absolute hidden gem, the guys here provided an incredible service and were some of the nicest staff I have come across in Dubai, even when paying 4x the amount for my food. We went for the grand combo for 2, non veg. Absolutely amazing meal and we just added 2 paratha because we love the bread. If you're in the gold souk and looking for a hidden gem of a restaurant, check this place out, it is above the Turkish ice cream parlor and there will be a guy standing outside with a menu. Don't miss out on this.”December 2021
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Jeera rice Net +1
“Great food for Indian cuisine, they jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka was out of this world.”
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“Great food for Indian cuisine, they jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka was out of this world.”February 2026
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Kadai paneer Net +1
“Great food for Indian cuisine, they jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka was out of this world.”
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“Great food for Indian cuisine, they jeera rice, kadai paneer and dal taka was out of this world.”February 2026
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Mix kebab Net +1
“it was a amazing experience with our familly , we ordred dum beryani and mix kebab , food was yummi and the service was more then perfect by ( Salem )”
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“it was a amazing experience with our familly , we ordred dum beryani and mix kebab , food was yummi and the service was more then perfect by ( Salem )”June 2024
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Mixed kobeda Net +1
“Was walking by and the salesman outside caught my eye. The restaurant is upstairs and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it looked. We ordered a mixed kobeda and a butter chicken with naan, and I have to say the food was amazing. Highly recommended.”
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“Was walking by and the salesman outside caught my eye. The restaurant is upstairs and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it looked. We ordered a mixed kobeda and a butter chicken with naan, and I have to say the food was amazing. Highly recommended.”August 2025
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Paratha Net +1
“This place was an absolute hidden gem, the guys here provided an incredible service and were some of the nicest staff I have come across in Dubai, even when paying 4x the amount for my food. We went for the grand combo for 2, non veg. Absolutely amazing meal and we just added 2 paratha because we love the bread. If you're in the gold souk and looking for a hidden gem of a restaurant, check this place out, it is above the Turkish ice cream parlor and there will be a guy standing outside with a menu. Don't miss out on this.”
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“This place was an absolute hidden gem, the guys here provided an incredible service and were some of the nicest staff I have come across in Dubai, even when paying 4x the amount for my food. We went for the grand combo for 2, non veg. Absolutely amazing meal and we just added 2 paratha because we love the bread. If you're in the gold souk and looking for a hidden gem of a restaurant, check this place out, it is above the Turkish ice cream parlor and there will be a guy standing outside with a menu. Don't miss out on this.”December 2021
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Rice with butter Net +1
“The rice is really good especially with butter!”
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“The rice is really good especially with butter!”April 2024
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Shared kebab plate Net +1
“Everything was great. We ordered shared kebab plate and it was delicious.”
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“Everything was great. We ordered shared kebab plate and it was delicious.”November 2024
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Tandoori rotis Net +1
“The Indian food section had basic menu but the food quality was awesome esp the Dal, Tandoori rotis and chicken curries were all as desi it can get.”
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“The Indian food section had basic menu but the food quality was awesome esp the Dal, Tandoori rotis and chicken curries were all as desi it can get.”January 2025
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Biriyani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“A great restaurant to stop at while in the Gold Souk. They are a little hidden, on the 2nd floor and you need to walk through a little shop to get to the elevator. The service was very very quick and the food is phenomenal. They offer traditional Iranian food and also Indian meals. The butter chicken, Biriyani and Naan is what I recommend!”
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“A great restaurant to stop at while in the Gold Souk. They are a little hidden, on the 2nd floor and you need to walk through a little shop to get to the elevator. The service was very very quick and the food is phenomenal. They offer traditional Iranian food and also Indian meals. The butter chicken, Biriyani and Naan is what I recommend!”January 2025
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Lassi Net +1
“The lassi is good too.”
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“The lassi is good too.”January 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Grill platter for two persons Net −1
“The grill platter for two persons we ordered did not taste fresh and was greasy.”
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“The grill platter for two persons we ordered did not taste fresh and was greasy.”September 2025
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Mojito Net −1
“Great place to grab lunch while at the gold market. My friend was disappointed with her mojito (it was a bluish color)”
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“Great place to grab lunch while at the gold market. My friend was disappointed with her mojito (it was a bluish color)”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Look upstairs. Allow extra time to find it: enter through the little shop and take the elevator to the second floor.
Try weekends. If you are choosing between a weekday and weekend visit, a reviewer specifically preferred weekends for fresher barbecue.
Check naan. Confirm the naan is included when ordering a meal that should come with it, since one table’s bread was missed.
Choose mild. For diners avoiding heat, ask for the kebabs without spice; a review says that option is available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
79 Sikkat - شارع الخيل
Al Daghaya - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Service swings
Service is praised in many reviews but others report delays, long waits and a lack of interest in resolving problems.
Quality varies
One guest found the two-person grill platter greasy and not fresh, suggesting consistency can be an issue.
Price concern
A reviewer felt the portion and food quality did not justify the price.
Hard to find
The restaurant is upstairs and its exterior signage can be confusing or easy to miss.
Order omissions
One table received its meat and rice but had to note that the naan was forgotten.
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The Bottom Line
Grand Barbeque Restaurant is an upstairs Deira stop near the Gold Souk, with two main culinary directions: Iranian-style kebabs and Indian dishes. The beef kebab is a standout in the reviews, described as well marinated, crisp outside, tender inside and generous enough for two. Indian favourites include butter chicken, biryani, naan, dal and tandoori rotis.
The buffet is worth considering when you want variety rather than a single plate. One recent guest found the made-to-order grills tasty and the dessert section broad, while another family used the restaurant for a birthday gathering of almost 50 guests. Reviews also mention clean surroundings, quick service on some visits and portions that can work well for sharing.
There are practical caveats. The entrance may not clearly say Grand Barbeque, and the restaurant is on the second floor, reached through a small shop and elevator. Service experiences vary sharply: some guests found it attentive and fast, while others reported long waits.
Food quality is not completely consistent either; one grill platter was called greasy and not fresh, and another reviewer felt the quality did not match the price. Check that included sides such as naan arrive, and consider a weekend visit if barbecue freshness is your priority.