Authentic flavours
Reviews describe the food as fresh and full of authentic Iranian flavours.
Iran Zamin
Downtown Dubai
Iran Zamin is a Persian restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving Iranian dishes in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. Reviewers regularly mention its juicy kebabs, especially Gamaj Kebab, as well as the warm bread served alongside meals.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
3,855 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Juicy kebabs
Kebabs are a consistent highlight, with reviewers praising their tenderness, seasoning and grilled texture.
Large portions
Family diners say the portions are generous, making the restaurant easier to share with a group.
Warm bread
Warm bread is served generously, and one reviewer enjoyed it enough to consider returning just for the bread.
Flexible seating
The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, useful for different occasions and preferences.
Late dinners
One reviewer specifically valued the relatively late opening compared with other Downtown restaurants.
Family-friendly
A review describes it as a comfortable choice for families, including diners who are selective about food.
What to Eat at Iran Zamin 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 Iran Zamin, 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 Iran Zamin got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Aash Net +1
“Aash is nice.”
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“Aash is nice.”December 2025
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Ash Net +1
“For appetizers, we had Ash, which had a nostalgic, homemade taste—rich and comforting, definitely a 9/10.”
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“For appetizers, we had Ash, which had a nostalgic, homemade taste—rich and comforting, definitely a 9/10.”March 2025
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Chicken boneless skewer Net +1
“The grilled skewers, both chicken and beef, were a highlight, with the chicken boneless skewer stealing the show with its succulence and flavor.”
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“The grilled skewers, both chicken and beef, were a highlight, with the chicken boneless skewer stealing the show with its succulence and flavor.”April 2024
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Creamy hummus Net +1
“Their kebabs and mixed grills are juicy and well seasoned, perfect with saffron rice, and their creamy hummus makes a great starter alongside warm flatbread.”
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“Their kebabs and mixed grills are juicy and well seasoned, perfect with saffron rice, and their creamy hummus makes a great starter alongside warm flatbread.”January 2026
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Dizi meal Net +1
“Available delicious Dizi meal.”
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“Available delicious Dizi meal.”August 2019
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Eggplant mutabal Net +1
“That was a very wise decision, as the food here is simply delicious. Best falafel we ever had! Same goes with the egg plant spread - Eggplant Mutabal (Baba Ganoush known for most)!”
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“That was a very wise decision, as the food here is simply delicious. Best falafel we ever had! Same goes with the egg plant spread - Eggplant Mutabal (Baba Ganoush known for most)!”December 2024
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Falafel Net +1
“That was a very wise decision, as the food here is simply delicious. Best falafel we ever had! Same goes with the egg plant spread - Eggplant Mutabal (Baba Ganoush known for most)!”
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“That was a very wise decision, as the food here is simply delicious. Best falafel we ever had! Same goes with the egg plant spread - Eggplant Mutabal (Baba Ganoush known for most)!”December 2024
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Gamaj kebab Net +1
“It was my first time trying the Gamaj Kebab, and the experience was a deep dive into authentic Iranian cuisine. From the moment I arrived, the restaurant didn’t disappoint. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made to order—a true testament to traditional Persian cooking. The Gamaj Kebab was tender, well-seasoned, and grilled to perfection, offering a rich taste that stood out.”
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“It was my first time trying the Gamaj Kebab, and the experience was a deep dive into authentic Iranian cuisine. From the moment I arrived, the restaurant didn’t disappoint. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made to order—a true testament to traditional Persian cooking. The Gamaj Kebab was tender, well-seasoned, and grilled to perfection, offering a rich taste that stood out.”March 2025
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Gamaj kebab plate Net +1
“I’ve had by far and I would recommend GAMAJ kebab plate.”
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“I’ve had by far and I would recommend GAMAJ kebab plate.”September 2025
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Gheymeh sibzamini Net +1
“We also tried the gheymeh sibzamini, which had a delicious, homemade taste. The flavors were spot on, though it could have been even better with a bit more depth—still a solid 8/10.”
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“We also tried the gheymeh sibzamini, which had a delicious, homemade taste. The flavors were spot on, though it could have been even better with a bit more depth—still a solid 8/10.”March 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Hummus Net +1
“The salad we got with the hummus and other sauces went very well with the provided bread.”
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“The salad we got with the hummus and other sauces went very well with the provided bread.”August 2021
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Juicy chicken kebabs Net +1
“The Kebab kubideh is one of the very best dishes Ive ever tasted but we also enjoyed the Juicy Chicken & Meat kebabs.”
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“The Kebab kubideh is one of the very best dishes Ive ever tasted but we also enjoyed the Juicy Chicken & Meat kebabs.”August 2023
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Kebab kubideh Net +1
“The Kebab kubideh is one of the very best dishes Ive ever tasted but we also enjoyed the Juicy Chicken & Meat kebabs.”
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“The Kebab kubideh is one of the very best dishes Ive ever tasted but we also enjoyed the Juicy Chicken & Meat kebabs.”August 2023
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Koobidah Net +1
“We ordered mix plate with koobidah and lamb tikka and both were delicious.”
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“We ordered mix plate with koobidah and lamb tikka and both were delicious.”June 2023
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Koobideh Net +1
“The koobideh and boneless chicken were outstanding—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Both were an easy 10/10.”
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“The koobideh and boneless chicken were outstanding—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Both were an easy 10/10.”March 2025
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Lamb tikka Net +1
“We ordered mix plate with koobidah and lamb tikka and both were delicious.”
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“We ordered mix plate with koobidah and lamb tikka and both were delicious.”June 2023
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Lari kabab Net +1
“Had lunch at Iran Zamin downtown the mix grill for 3 persons was delicious and the Lari Kabab was amazing.”
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“Had lunch at Iran Zamin downtown the mix grill for 3 persons was delicious and the Lari Kabab was amazing.”May 2026
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Mast khiar Net +1
“The mast khiar was refreshing and well-made, earning a 9/10.”
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“The mast khiar was refreshing and well-made, earning a 9/10.”March 2025
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Meat kebabs Net +1
“The Kebab kubideh is one of the very best dishes Ive ever tasted but we also enjoyed the Juicy Chicken & Meat kebabs.”
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“The Kebab kubideh is one of the very best dishes Ive ever tasted but we also enjoyed the Juicy Chicken & Meat kebabs.”August 2023
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Mix grill for 3 persons Net +1
“Had lunch at Iran Zamin downtown the mix grill for 3 persons was delicious and the Lari Kabab was amazing.”
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“Had lunch at Iran Zamin downtown the mix grill for 3 persons was delicious and the Lari Kabab was amazing.”May 2026
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Mix plate Net +1
“We ordered mix plate with koobidah and lamb tikka and both were delicious.”
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“We ordered mix plate with koobidah and lamb tikka and both were delicious.”June 2023
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Delicious mixed grill.”
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“Delicious mixed grill.”August 2019
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Mixed grills Net +1
“Their kebabs and mixed grills are juicy and well seasoned, perfect with saffron rice, and their creamy hummus makes a great starter alongside warm flatbread.”
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“Their kebabs and mixed grills are juicy and well seasoned, perfect with saffron rice, and their creamy hummus makes a great starter alongside warm flatbread.”January 2026
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Naan infused with mint and cheese Net +1
“The complimentary naan, generously infused with mint and cheese, set the tone for an exquisite meal.”
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“The complimentary naan, generously infused with mint and cheese, set the tone for an exquisite meal.”April 2024
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Torsh kebab Net +1
“The kebabs were excellent! Ask for Torsh kebab is you like pomegranate- it’s excellent!”
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“The kebabs were excellent! Ask for Torsh kebab is you like pomegranate- it’s excellent!”January 2026
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Traditional chops Net +1
“Delicious traditional chops.”
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“Delicious traditional chops.”August 2019
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Yogurt with cucumber Net +1
“Yogurt with cucumber was really good with mirza qasmi appetizer .”
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“Yogurt with cucumber was really good with mirza qasmi appetizer .”June 2023
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Tea with saffron Net +1
“The tea with saffron was one of the best I have ever tasted!!”
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“The tea with saffron was one of the best I have ever tasted!!”January 2022
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken kebab with rice Net −1
“Never again! I ordered chicken kebab with rice, the meat was dry, as was the rice, and there was no sauce, just a pre-packaged piece of butter. I only ate a small amount; very disappointing.”
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“Never again! I ordered chicken kebab with rice, the meat was dry, as was the rice, and there was no sauce, just a pre-packaged piece of butter. I only ate a small amount; very disappointing.”January 2026
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Wrap with lavash Net −1
“I ordered a wrap with lavash, but instead they just put the meat into a regular white bread bun. That’s completely different from what was advertised in the order. I specifically chose the wrap because I don’t like white bread. Very disappointed with this experience.”
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“I ordered a wrap with lavash, but instead they just put the meat into a regular white bread bun. That’s completely different from what was advertised in the order. I specifically chose the wrap because I don’t like white bread. Very disappointed with this experience.”May 2026
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Zeytoon parvarde Net −1
“The zeytoon parvarde was a bit too sour for our taste and could use more walnuts and a touch of sweet pomegranate paste to balance the flavors.”
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“The zeytoon parvarde was a bit too sour for our taste and could use more walnuts and a touch of sweet pomegranate paste to balance the flavors.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Gamaj. Ask about Gamaj Kebab if you want a named speciality; one diner found it tender, well seasoned and grilled to perfection.
Order Torsh. Choose Torsh kebab if you enjoy pomegranate flavours; a reviewer specifically recommended it for that taste.
Share dishes. Consider sharing, especially with a group, because one family lunch review found the portions large.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking; one review mentions valet outside, while others found the spaces limited or distant.
Try saffron tea. Finish with tea with saffron, which several reviewers singled out as a memorable part of the meal.
Check orders. For delivery, check that a requested lavash wrap has not been replaced with a regular white-bread bun.
Plan the visit
Practical details
downtown - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Parking difficulty
Parking can be inconvenient, with limited spaces and some visitors needing to park farther away.
Higher prices
Some diners consider the prices high for the area, even when they enjoyed the meal overall.
Order mismatch
One delivery order substituted a regular white-bread bun for the lavash wrap requested.
Food inconsistency
Reviews include occasional disappointing dishes, including dry chicken kebab, rice and no accompanying sauce.
Service delays
One visit involved slow service, delayed food and a reported manager-staff confrontation in front of guests.
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The Bottom Line
Iran Zamin is a Persian restaurant in Downtown Dubai where the main draw is grilled Iranian food. Reviews repeatedly point to juicy kebabs, including koobideh, boneless chicken and Gamaj Kebab, alongside fragrant saffron rice. The menu also includes Ash, eggplant-based appetisers and generous mixed-grill portions, so it suits both first-time diners and groups looking to share.
The setting is described as elegant, cozy and family-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating. Shisha is available, and reviewers also mention warm, free-flow bread and Persian tea with saffron. Service is often attentive and welcoming, although one visit involved slow service and a reported manager-staff confrontation in front of guests.
Plan for Downtown parking to take some effort. Reviews mention limited spaces, parking farther away and, on one occasion, valet parking just outside. Prices are described both as fair for the quality and as high, so expectations may depend on what you order.
Food quality is generally praised, but there are isolated reports of dry chicken and rice, oily kebabs, and an incorrect lavash-wrap substitution. Checking takeaway orders and asking about the recommended kebab dishes should help make a first visit smoother.