Desi Music
Bollywood and Punjabi music, dancing and DJs are central to the late-night experience.
It's Mirchi Restaurant
Al Karama
It's Mirchi Restaurant in Al Karama combines Indian food with a late-night bar-and-grill atmosphere. Reviews describe Bollywood and Punjabi music, dancing, drinks and occasional live performances, making it more of a friends’ night-out venue than a quiet dinner spot.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
704 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Shows
Reviews mention live dance and song performances, including Sajda Brother.
Food
Several reviews find the food good, with starters and grilled food receiving particular praise.
Social Scene
The venue suits groups looking to meet people, dance and hang out over drinks.
Table Grill
One older review describes charcoal in the centre of the table to keep grilled food warm.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Fees. Confirm the current entry fee and exactly what it includes before entering; reviews report different amounts and inclusions.
Visit Earlier. For a quieter, more family-oriented meal, go before 11 pm; the family section was reported open only until then.
Specify Spice. If ordering dal tadka or kichdi, ask for less chilli; one diner found both dishes overloaded with red chilli powder.
Dress Properly. Do not arrive in sleepers, as a review says they may prevent entry.
Check Shisha. If ordering shisha, ask how coal changes are handled because a reviewer reported no coal-change service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ramee Royal Hotel, D79 - Mezzanine Floor Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Bollywood songs and themes
The venue is repeatedly associated with Bollywood music and themed nights, especially Punjabi music.
Cocktails
Cocktails are specifically praised by one reviewer as a reason to return.
Shisha
Shisha is mentioned as part of the offering, though coal-change service was criticised.
Buffet
An older review describes a weekday buffet running from 7 to 10:30 pm with club entry included.
Common Concerns
Crowding
Weekend nights can be extremely crowded, leaving less room to dance and slowing service.
Loud Music
Sound levels are repeatedly described as very high, making conversation difficult.
Late Atmosphere
After 11 pm, reviews describe heavier smoke, louder music and a less family-friendly club setting.
Bouncer Complaints
Multiple reviews allege harassment or rough treatment by bouncers and poor management responses.
Shisha Service
A reviewer found the shisha service lacking, especially for changing the coal.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 Aed
buffet and free entry to Mirchi Club
“99 Aed for buffet and free entry to Mirchi Club”Google review · April 2019
60 AED
single shot
“Also don't be fooled by the location that drinks are cheap 60 AED for a single shot is the same price you would pay in most other clubs with much better service and atmosphere”Google review · February 2020
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The Bottom Line
It's Mirchi Restaurant is a dine-and-dance venue in Al Karama, with Indian food, drinks and a late-night club atmosphere. People come for Bollywood and Punjabi music, DJs, dancing, cocktails and occasional live performances such as Sajda Brother’s show. It suits a group night out more than a quiet meal.
Food feedback is mixed but includes praise for the starters, grilled food and general dishes; older reviews also mention a buffet and charcoal placed in the centre of the table to keep grill sticks warm. Shisha is available, though one customer said coal changes were not provided. If you order dal tadka or kichdi, ask about the chilli level.
Timing changes the experience. Reviews describe the venue becoming smoky and much louder after 11 pm, while the family section was reported to close at that time. Weekends can be packed, with limited dance-floor space and slower service.
Reported entry fees vary from AED 60 on weekdays to AED 110 for an after-party or weekend entry, so confirm the current fee and inclusions before going. The most serious caution is the repeated set of complaints about bouncers, table moves, billing disputes and rude management. These are customer allegations, but they make checking your bill and keeping valuables secure sensible.