Buffet Value
The lunch buffet has Indian, Chinese and Arabic dishes, salads, soup, drinks and desserts, with one reviewer calling it excellent value.
Gul Café & Restaurant
Dubai Investment Park
Gul Café & Restaurant is a fusion restaurant in Dubai Investment Park with a broad, desi-leaning menu and a dedicated shisha setting. Reviews make it worth considering for an iftar or lunch buffet, as well as relaxed family celebrations and late-night gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,352 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha Quality
Regulars describe the shisha as smooth, well-prepared and consistent, with plenty of flavours and a relaxing setting.
Event Hosting
Birthday reviews highlight organised setups, accommodating menus and a large hall that can host parties of up to 100 people.
Desi Dishes
Customers specifically praise dishes including biryani, kheer, grilled chicken, curries and lamb shank.
Friendly Service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as attentive and welcoming, with service that helps guests choose dishes and drinks.
Family Setting
The clean, spacious and family-friendly atmosphere has worked well for birthdays, family dinners and gatherings.
Live Matches
The venue shows live matches on a projector, making it a practical choice for a casual hangout with friends.
What to Eat at Gul Café & 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 Gul Café & 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.
These items at Gul Café & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lunch buffet Net +2
“Best pocket friendly lunch buffet option around the whole DIP area. Friendly staffs,Good ambience, tasty food 😋 makes the whole place revisit again.”
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“Best pocket friendly lunch buffet option around the whole DIP area. Friendly staffs,Good ambience, tasty food 😋 makes the whole place revisit again.”May 2023
“It's an amazing family day out all at one place. Lovely lunch buffet, wonderful and extremely humble service by staff and special care and courtesy by the friendly supervisor Mr. Mohammad.”December 2022
Honorable mentions (21)
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Banana fry Net +1
“I really liked the snacks, especially the banana fry, undampori, and sukhiyan — all were super tasty.”
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“I really liked the snacks, especially the banana fry, undampori, and sukhiyan — all were super tasty.”May 2026
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Beef roast Net +1
“Food was so tasty especially Mutton Rogan Josh and beef roast was so delicious.”
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“Food was so tasty especially Mutton Rogan Josh and beef roast was so delicious.”February 2025
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Biriani Net +1
“Really enjoyed ifthar here, the biriani and kheer was ny favourite.”
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“Really enjoyed ifthar here, the biriani and kheer was ny favourite.”March 2026
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Butter roti Net +1
“We recently dined at Gul Cafe & Restaurant, where we savored Paneer Jalfrezi and Butter Roti, which left us delighted with their flavorful taste.”
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“We recently dined at Gul Cafe & Restaurant, where we savored Paneer Jalfrezi and Butter Roti, which left us delighted with their flavorful taste.”May 2023
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”
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“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”January 2024
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Chicken butter money bag Net +1
“The food we have ordered was all delicious! Chicken butter money bag is superb.”
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“The food we have ordered was all delicious! Chicken butter money bag is superb.”October 2022
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Chicken pasanda Net +1
“Gul Cafe is very good. We like the Indian dishes especially the curry, lamb shank. Today we had chicken Pasanda, great.”
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“Gul Cafe is very good. We like the Indian dishes especially the curry, lamb shank. Today we had chicken Pasanda, great.”May 2024
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Dahi puri Net +1
“I asked for some snacks menu and Mr. Zunaid suggested Dahi Puri which was full of flavors. It was very nice.”
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“I asked for some snacks menu and Mr. Zunaid suggested Dahi Puri which was full of flavors. It was very nice.”February 2026
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Gril chicken Net +1
“Highly Recommend the Food at Gull Cafe. The food is so much original in taste and it’s unexplainable that their Gril Chicken was too much tasty.”
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“Highly Recommend the Food at Gull Cafe. The food is so much original in taste and it’s unexplainable that their Gril Chicken was too much tasty.”November 2024
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“We recently visited Gul Cafe and Restaurant to try their iftar buffet. They had a variety of options ranging from salads to desserts just for AED 49! The food was excellent and well prepared especially their kababs and mandi 🤤”
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“We recently visited Gul Cafe and Restaurant to try their iftar buffet. They had a variety of options ranging from salads to desserts just for AED 49! The food was excellent and well prepared especially their kababs and mandi 🤤”June 2023
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Indian style buffet Net +1
“GUL offers an Indian style buffet with a wide variety of options to choose from. The spread is impressive, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared.”
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“GUL offers an Indian style buffet with a wide variety of options to choose from. The spread is impressive, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared.”February 2026
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Kheer Net +1
“Really enjoyed ifthar here, the biriani and kheer was ny favourite.”
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“Really enjoyed ifthar here, the biriani and kheer was ny favourite.”March 2026
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Lamb shank Net +1
“Gul Cafe is very good. We like the Indian dishes especially the curry, lamb shank. Today we had chicken Pasanda, great.”
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“Gul Cafe is very good. We like the Indian dishes especially the curry, lamb shank. Today we had chicken Pasanda, great.”May 2024
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Mandi Net +1
“We recently visited Gul Cafe and Restaurant to try their iftar buffet. They had a variety of options ranging from salads to desserts just for AED 49! The food was excellent and well prepared especially their kababs and mandi 🤤”
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Review excerpts
“We recently visited Gul Cafe and Restaurant to try their iftar buffet. They had a variety of options ranging from salads to desserts just for AED 49! The food was excellent and well prepared especially their kababs and mandi 🤤”June 2023
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Mutton rogan josh Net +1
“Food was so tasty especially Mutton Rogan Josh and beef roast was so delicious.”
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“Food was so tasty especially Mutton Rogan Josh and beef roast was so delicious.”February 2025
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Nihari lamb Net +1
“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”
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“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”January 2024
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Paneer jalfrezi Net +1
“We recently dined at Gul Cafe & Restaurant, where we savored Paneer Jalfrezi and Butter Roti, which left us delighted with their flavorful taste.”
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“We recently dined at Gul Cafe & Restaurant, where we savored Paneer Jalfrezi and Butter Roti, which left us delighted with their flavorful taste.”May 2023
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Rasamalai Net +1
“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”
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Review excerpts
“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”January 2024
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Saffron kheer Net +1
“I enjoyed the saffron kheer for dessert.”
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“I enjoyed the saffron kheer for dessert.”October 2022
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Sukhiyan Net +1
“I really liked the snacks, especially the banana fry, undampori, and sukhiyan — all were super tasty.”
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“I really liked the snacks, especially the banana fry, undampori, and sukhiyan — all were super tasty.”May 2026
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Undampori Net +1
“I really liked the snacks, especially the banana fry, undampori, and sukhiyan — all were super tasty.”
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“I really liked the snacks, especially the banana fry, undampori, and sukhiyan — all were super tasty.”May 2026
Drinks 4
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Avocado shake Net +1
“Mr Zunaid suggest me milkshake as beverage I choose Avocado Shake. I love the food. Overall experience was very excellent”
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“Mr Zunaid suggest me milkshake as beverage I choose Avocado Shake. I love the food. Overall experience was very excellent”February 2026
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Blackberry mocktail Net +1
“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My heart close friend introduce to this resturant, we went for buffet which was Damm good for the price, but then I wanted to try their la carte, Damm I was speechless by the desi food I had after long time, Sahar who helped and served us by ordering the best dishes , from blackberry mocktail to nihari lamb to chicken biryani to rasamalai it was so yum.”January 2024
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Kadak chai Net +1
“The kadak chai was good too, but it would be better with less sugar.”
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“The kadak chai was good too, but it would be better with less sugar.”May 2026
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Mojito Net +1
“The Mojito made by Zunaid, love it.”
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“The Mojito made by Zunaid, love it.”February 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Karahi Net −1
“Karahi had floating onions and green pepper, stale reheated roti bread instead of freshly baked naans or bread, kheer dessert that was basically sweetened milk with visible chunks of boiled rice theism in .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Karahi had floating onions and green pepper, stale reheated roti bread instead of freshly baked naans or bread, kheer dessert that was basically sweetened milk with visible chunks of boiled rice theism in .”March 2026
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Mirchi ka salan Net −1
“However, our experience with the Veg Biryani was disappointing due to its meager quantity, poor quality, and lack of essential accompaniments like Mirchi Ka Salan.”
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“However, our experience with the Veg Biryani was disappointing due to its meager quantity, poor quality, and lack of essential accompaniments like Mirchi Ka Salan.”May 2023
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Veg biryani Net −1
“However, our experience with the Veg Biryani was disappointing due to its meager quantity, poor quality, and lack of essential accompaniments like Mirchi Ka Salan.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, our experience with the Veg Biryani was disappointing due to its meager quantity, poor quality, and lack of essential accompaniments like Mirchi Ka Salan.”May 2023
Drinks 1
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Mixed fruit juice Net −1
“The mixed fruit juice tasted watermelon juice, it needs little bit improvement of taste.”
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“The mixed fruit juice tasted watermelon juice, it needs little bit improvement of taste.”October 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Parking. Look for clear parking guidance before arriving; one review reported a dark, unlit parking area.
Try Buffet. Check the buffet before ordering à la carte: a reviewer found the spread broad and especially liked the fish.
Choose Carefully. If ordering biryani, ask about portion size and accompaniments, as one review found the veg version disappointing.
Adjust Chai. If you prefer less-sweet tea, ask for reduced sugar when ordering the kadak chai.
Ask About Hall. For a birthday or large gathering, ask about the big hall, which one reviewer said can host up to 100 people.
Explore Shisha. Shisha regulars can ask about the available flavours; one review noted a wide choice and reasonable cost.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Green Community Village Ground Floor,abar hotel apartments
Dubai Investment Park First - Green Community Village, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Parking Issues
One review found the parking area dark and poorly lit, while another mentioned no clear parking arrangements or instructions.
Biryani Variance
A customer found the veg biryani small, oily and lacking authentic flavour and the usual Mirchi Ka Salan accompaniment.
Price Concerns
One snack visit felt more expensive than comparable places, despite the banana fry, undampori and sukhiyan being enjoyable.
Sweet Chai
The kadak chai was liked overall, but one customer felt it would be better with less sugar.
Juice Flavour
A mixed fruit juice was criticised for tasting mainly like watermelon and needing improvement.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 AED
buffet
“They charge 29 AED for the buffet and the food is worth 100 AED”Google review · July 2022
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The Bottom Line
Gul Café & Restaurant is a fusion restaurant in Dubai Investment Park that works particularly well for diners who want a broad menu, shisha and a comfortable place to linger. Reviews mention chicken dum biryani, Paneer Jalfrezi, grilled chicken and Indian curries, while the café also attracts customers for its buffet spreads and relaxed evening atmosphere. The buffet is a strong reason to look closer.
One lunch review described Indian, Chinese and Arabic mains alongside salads, soup, juice, noodles, fried rice and desserts. Another customer enjoyed an Indian-style buffet, especially the fish, and an iftar review praised the kababs and mandi. The venue also suits family occasions: birthday reviews describe organised celebrations, flexible menus and a hall suitable for parties of up to 100 guests.
Shisha is another clear draw, with regulars reporting smooth preparation, consistent flavour and plenty of choices. Live matches on a projector add to the casual social feel. A few practical cautions are worth noting: parking instructions may be unclear and one reviewer found the area dark, while the veg biryani received criticism for its small portion, oiliness and missing Mirchi Ka Salan.
Snack prices and sweetness in the kadak chai may also not suit everyone.
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