Persian Kebabs
Koobideh, Joojeh, Barg and Shishlik are repeatedly praised for authentic flavour, tenderness and careful grilling.
HaftKhan Restaurant
Dubai Marina
HaftKhan is a modern Persian and international restaurant in Dubai Marina, known in reviews for authentic Iranian cooking, beautifully prepared kebabs and a polished dining room. It also brings a social evening feel with live music and shisha, making it suitable for relaxed dinners, celebrations and late gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
550 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Elegant Atmosphere
The modern interiors, terrace and calm lighting create a polished setting for dinners, celebrations and relaxed evenings.
Live Music
Live oud, piano, singing and DJ sets give the restaurant a varied evening atmosphere without always overwhelming the meal.
Fresh Bread
Reviews specifically mention homemade Iranian-style bread, including fresh sangak and hot bread served with meals.
Generous Portions
Several diners say portions are large enough to share, which is useful when ordering several Persian dishes for the table.
Dessert Finish
Persian tea with halva or ranginak is a recurring end to the meal, and the Shirazi halva receives particularly strong praise.
Free Parking
One review reports free parking for up to three hours, with number-plate validation required before leaving.
What to Eat at HaftKhan 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 HaftKhan Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 HaftKhan Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Joojeh kebab Net +4
“We had the Joojeh, Kubeideh and Qurmeh Sabzi and everything was delicious.”
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“We had the Joojeh, Kubeideh and Qurmeh Sabzi and everything was delicious.”April 2026
“For mains I ordered Koobideh and Joojeh kebab, both were exceptional! If I were to go again I would skip starters and go straight to mains.”January 2026
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Koobideh Net +4
“For mains I ordered Koobideh and Joojeh kebab, both were exceptional! If I were to go again I would skip starters and go straight to mains.”
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“For mains I ordered Koobideh and Joojeh kebab, both were exceptional! If I were to go again I would skip starters and go straight to mains.”January 2026
“We had the Joojeh, Kubeideh and Qurmeh Sabzi and everything was delicious.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (20)
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Angus steak Net +1
“Amazing Angus steak- cooked perfectly and super tasty.”
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“Amazing Angus steak- cooked perfectly and super tasty.”February 2026
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Barg kebab Net +1
“The Barg Kebab was so tender and juicy.”
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“The Barg Kebab was so tender and juicy.”September 2025
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Chicken parde polo Net +1
“we ordered chicken parde polo, kalam polo and jooje kebab and all of them was great , humus could be better, totally all item good.”
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“we ordered chicken parde polo, kalam polo and jooje kebab and all of them was great , humus could be better, totally all item good.”November 2025
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Fatoush salad Net +1
“The menu features traditional Iranian dishes, including stews, fish, and grilled meat, as well as some Western options like hamburger sliders. I highly recommend the Fatoush salad (AED 33.60), which consists of chunky vegetables with a light dressing. The Koobide Kebab (AED 89.25) was delicious and packed with flavor.”
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“The menu features traditional Iranian dishes, including stews, fish, and grilled meat, as well as some Western options like hamburger sliders. I highly recommend the Fatoush salad (AED 33.60), which consists of chunky vegetables with a light dressing. The Koobide Kebab (AED 89.25) was delicious and packed with flavor.”October 2025
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Fesenjoon Net +1
“Tonight I had the best fesenjoon in the world! So delicious!! Will be coming back to try the rest of the menu”
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“Tonight I had the best fesenjoon in the world! So delicious!! Will be coming back to try the rest of the menu”May 2026
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Fresh sushi Net +1
“Every dish was delicious — from the fresh sushi to the perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp, plus a well-balanced, decent salad.”
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“Every dish was delicious — from the fresh sushi to the perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp, plus a well-balanced, decent salad.”January 2026
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Gheimeh Net +1
“Gheimeh and tahchin was super,with well Done meat.”
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“Gheimeh and tahchin was super,with well Done meat.”October 2025
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Halva Net +1
“after dinner tea and halva and ranginak served and really was great.”
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“after dinner tea and halva and ranginak served and really was great.”November 2025
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Kalam polo Net +1
“we ordered chicken parde polo, kalam polo and jooje kebab and all of them was great , humus could be better, totally all item good.”
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“we ordered chicken parde polo, kalam polo and jooje kebab and all of them was great , humus could be better, totally all item good.”November 2025
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Lamb kebab Net +1
“We also ordered lamb kebab, and honestly, the taste was good. However, the poor service spoiled the overall experience.”
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“We also ordered lamb kebab, and honestly, the taste was good. However, the poor service spoiled the overall experience.”June 2026
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Perfectly grilled salmon Net +1
“Every dish was delicious — from the fresh sushi to the perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp, plus a well-balanced, decent salad.”
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“Every dish was delicious — from the fresh sushi to the perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp, plus a well-balanced, decent salad.”January 2026
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Perfectly grilled shrimp Net +1
“Every dish was delicious — from the fresh sushi to the perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp, plus a well-balanced, decent salad.”
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“Every dish was delicious — from the fresh sushi to the perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp, plus a well-balanced, decent salad.”January 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“Best Hospitality from Mr.Babur & Mr.Abdu.Pizza was 10/10.Time to time Mr.Babur checking everything is fine or not.Best sisha experience.Overall everything is super good.Thankyou so much.See you again.”
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“Best Hospitality from Mr.Babur & Mr.Abdu.Pizza was 10/10.Time to time Mr.Babur checking everything is fine or not.Best sisha experience.Overall everything is super good.Thankyou so much.See you again.”May 2026
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Qurmeh sabzi Net +1
“We had the Joojeh, Kubeideh and Qurmeh Sabzi and everything was delicious.”
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“We had the Joojeh, Kubeideh and Qurmeh Sabzi and everything was delicious.”April 2026
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Ranginak Net +1
“after dinner tea and halva and ranginak served and really was great.”
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“after dinner tea and halva and ranginak served and really was great.”November 2025
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Saffron halva Net +1
“We had Ranginak and saffron halva. That was the best Persian dessert I had in Dubai.”
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“We had Ranginak and saffron halva. That was the best Persian dessert I had in Dubai.”October 2025
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Sangak bread Net +1
“The food is deliciously authentic, fresh sangak bread 🫓 and a Shirazi salad that tasted exactly like home. Every bite carried that nostalgic, genuine Iranian flavor.”
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“The food is deliciously authentic, fresh sangak bread 🫓 and a Shirazi salad that tasted exactly like home. Every bite carried that nostalgic, genuine Iranian flavor.”September 2025
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Shirazi halva Net +1
“I really liked this restaurant. It has a chic design, live music, a great location, and delicious food. And to finish it all, the Shirazi halva was perfect. I definitely recommend it👌”
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“I really liked this restaurant. It has a chic design, live music, a great location, and delicious food. And to finish it all, the Shirazi halva was perfect. I definitely recommend it👌”November 2025
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Shirazi salad Net +1
“The food is deliciously authentic, fresh sangak bread 🫓 and a Shirazi salad that tasted exactly like home. Every bite carried that nostalgic, genuine Iranian flavor.”
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“The food is deliciously authentic, fresh sangak bread 🫓 and a Shirazi salad that tasted exactly like home. Every bite carried that nostalgic, genuine Iranian flavor.”September 2025
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Shishlik (lamb chops) Net +1
“And the Shishlik (Lamb Chops) were just incredible – rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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“And the Shishlik (Lamb Chops) were just incredible – rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”September 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Humus Net −1
“we ordered chicken parde polo, kalam polo and jooje kebab and all of them was great , humus could be better, totally all item good.”
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“we ordered chicken parde polo, kalam polo and jooje kebab and all of them was great , humus could be better, totally all item good.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Minimum. Ask about any table minimum before confirming a reservation; one diner was not warned about the AED 100 requirement.
Validate Parking. If you use the reported three hours of free parking, have your number plate validated before leaving the restaurant.
Share Portions. Consider sharing dishes, as one review found some portions large enough for the table.
Order Mains. If you are choosing selectively, prioritise mains such as Koobideh and Joojeh; one diner would skip the under-seasoned starters.
Confirm Events. For major screenings or themed nights, confirm the fee, menu-credit rules, equipment and music plans before committing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
34GJ+36C
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Delays
Shisha coal changes reportedly took almost 45 minutes despite two or three requests, showing that service can struggle when busy.
Booking Minimum
A diner was unhappy about a previously undisclosed AED 100 table minimum and would not recommend the reservation process.
Event Problems
During a World Cup screening, the entry fee changed after seating, the projector was pixelated and loud music replaced the trophy presentation audio.
Availability Issues
At a Yalda event, several dishes had sold out within a few hours and service became slow and disorganised.
Uneven Starters
One diner found the starters and fresh bread under-seasoned, despite rating the Koobideh and Joojeh mains highly.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 200
entry fee
“At the entrance, we were told the entry fee was AED 200, but after we had already been seated and the match was about to start, the staff came over and said it was actually AED 250”Google review · July 2026
AED 250
entry fee
“At the entrance, we were told the entry fee was AED 200, but after we had already been seated and the match was about to start, the staff came over and said it was actually AED 250”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
HaftKhan is a modern Persian restaurant in Dubai Marina where the main draw is Iranian cooking in a dressed-up setting. The reviews point to well-grilled Koobideh, Joojeh, Barg and Shishlik, alongside dishes such as fesenjoon, Ghormeh sabzi and tahchin lamb shoulder. Portions can be substantial enough to share, and homemade bread is a recurring highlight.
The room is part of the experience: diners describe elegant interiors, a terrace, calm lighting and live oud, piano or DJ music. Persian tea with halva or ranginak is a popular way to finish, while shisha suits visitors looking to extend the evening. Families and groups also mention indoor and outdoor seating, including Ramadan iftar buffets with Iranian and international dishes.
There are practical caveats. Ask about reservation minimums before booking; one guest was surprised by an AED 100 table minimum. Service has been excellent for many diners but slow during busy periods, with one shisha coal change taking almost 45 minutes and a Yalda event running short of dishes.
A World Cup screening also drew complaints about a changed entry fee, poor projection and loud music during the trophy presentation. One review reports up to three hours of free parking, provided your number plate is validated before departure.
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