Iranian grills
Reviews highlight Iranian grilled food, with kebabs and mixed grills as the main draw.
Kabab Al Fareej
Al Warqa
Kabab Al Fareej is an Iranian and Emirati grill restaurant in Al Warqa, known mainly for kebabs and tikka. Reviews point to lamb lemon tikka, mixed grills and takeaway orders as useful reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
501 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lemon tikka
The lamb lemon tikka meat is singled out as a particularly enjoyable order.
Raw kebab
A 3kg raw mixed kebab order was described as perfectly marinated and tasty.
Value deal
One review reports a Tuesday buy-one-get-one-free kebab special.
Takeaway
The restaurant suits takeaway or delivery when you want a straightforward grill meal rather than a polished dining setting.
Cosy setting
One reviewer describes the atmosphere as down to earth, cosy and friendly.
What to Eat at Kabab Al Fareej 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 Kabab Al Fareej, 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 Kabab Al Fareej, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Chicken shish Net +1
“I liked the chicken shish, the lamb wasn't that bad though. The falooda was too sweet and hard to chew”
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Review excerpts
“I liked the chicken shish, the lamb wasn't that bad though. The falooda was too sweet and hard to chew”December 2020
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Dishes (combo) Net +1
“It was an amazing experience to try Iranina grilled food, preferably to take dishes (combo) instead of sandwiches”
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Review excerpts
“It was an amazing experience to try Iranina grilled food, preferably to take dishes (combo) instead of sandwiches”April 2024
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Iranian kebab Net +1
“Good place to grab a fast bite of iranian kebab”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good place to grab a fast bite of iranian kebab”November 2017
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Kabas Net +1
“The food is good I don't have any problem with the food I love their kabas but the people who work there is my concern they need to check their website order not only talabat, they have their own website so they need to check carefully what people are ordering and where did the people ordering.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is good I don't have any problem with the food I love their kabas but the people who work there is my concern they need to check their website order not only talabat, they have their own website so they need to check carefully what people are ordering and where did the people ordering.”December 2024
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Kebab Net +1
“Good traditional food, try their kebab and specially lemon tikka”
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Review excerpts
“Good traditional food, try their kebab and specially lemon tikka”May 2018
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Kobeidah Net +1
“The tikka yoghurt is average, the Kobeidah is good.”
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Review excerpts
“The tikka yoghurt is average, the Kobeidah is good.”May 2024
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Lamb lemon tikka meat Net +1
“I recommend the lamb lemon tikka meat!! Its soo good.”
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Review excerpts
“I recommend the lamb lemon tikka meat!! Its soo good.”December 2018
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Lemon tikka Net +1
“Good traditional food, try their kebab and specially lemon tikka”
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Review excerpts
“Good traditional food, try their kebab and specially lemon tikka”May 2018
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Mix kabab (raw) Net +1
“We had 3kg of Mix kabab (Raw) ordered perfect marinated and taste 👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had 3kg of Mix kabab (Raw) ordered perfect marinated and taste 👌”February 2025
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Mixed grills Net +1
“I like my friends comments this is one of Dubai's hidden gems I really love the mixed grills, siting area, In Mornings Regag with Mashawa + Extra Cheese- very authentic!!”
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Review excerpts
“I like my friends comments this is one of Dubai's hidden gems I really love the mixed grills, siting area, In Mornings Regag with Mashawa + Extra Cheese- very authentic!!”May 2019
Honorable mentions (3)
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Mornings regag with mashawa + extra cheese Net +1
“I like my friends comments this is one of Dubai's hidden gems I really love the mixed grills, siting area, In Mornings Regag with Mashawa + Extra Cheese- very authentic!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I like my friends comments this is one of Dubai's hidden gems I really love the mixed grills, siting area, In Mornings Regag with Mashawa + Extra Cheese- very authentic!!”May 2019
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Meat platter Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I visited with my family of 8 , orders meat platter , Worst experience, food was ok, the just warm and bring the meat in no time, and they don’t bring others item from from platter, when I asked, they just ignore you, If you visit please asks beforehand everything”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Tikka yoghurt Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The tikka yoghurt is average, the Kobeidah is good.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Falooda Net −1
“I liked the chicken shish, the lamb wasn't that bad though. The falooda was too sweet and hard to chew”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I liked the chicken shish, the lamb wasn't that bad though. The falooda was too sweet and hard to chew”December 2020
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Hummus Net −1
“The food was very bad shish tawok was all legs side and kabab was bad test and hummus was so bad i will never ever order again”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food was very bad shish tawok was all legs side and kabab was bad test and hummus was so bad i will never ever order again”August 2025
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Lamb chops Net −1
“Lamb chops were smelly and over cooked.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Lamb chops were smelly and over cooked.”May 2024
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Rice Net −1
“The butter and the rice Is too cold It feels like they bring It from the fridge, And they bring less rice”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The butter and the rice Is too cold It feels like they bring It from the fridge, And they bring less rice”December 2025
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Shish tawok Net −1
“The food was very bad shish tawok was all legs side and kabab was bad test and hummus was so bad i will never ever order again”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food was very bad shish tawok was all legs side and kabab was bad test and hummus was so bad i will never ever order again”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm platters. If ordering a meat platter, ask beforehand that every listed item is included; one family said parts were missing.
Choose dishes. For a first order, consider a combo dish instead of a sandwich; one review preferred the dishes format.
Try Tuesday. Check whether the reported Tuesday buy-one-get-one kebab offer is still running before ordering.
Take away. Takeaway may be more comfortable than dining in if you are concerned about the reported seating and bathroom limitations.
Check freshness. Inspect the grill order when it arrives, as reviews include complaints about cold, burnt and allegedly stale food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mizhar Fourth - Dubai
Al Mizhar Fourth, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late delivery
Delivery reliability is a serious concern, with one Eid order reportedly still undelivered after being placed at 1pm.
Order confusion
Website and app orders have reportedly been delayed, forgotten or delivered incomplete.
Inconsistent food
Reviews range from very good grills to burnt or poorly tasting kebab, shawarma-style chicken and hummus.
Dining upkeep
A dine-in review mentions cats, dirty seats, and no bathroom beyond a hand-washing sink.
Small portions
Some customers find the portions limited and the pricing high, particularly for sandwiches.
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The Bottom Line
Kabab Al Fareej is an Iranian and Emirati grill restaurant in Al Warqa, with kebabs, tikka and other grilled dishes at the centre of the menu. Reviewers mention lamb lemon tikka meat, mixed grills, chicken shish and Irani bread, while one customer also ordered 3kg of raw mixed kebab for home preparation. It is a practical option for a filling takeaway, especially if you live nearby.
The food record is uneven. Some diners call the kebab excellent and describe the meat as well marinated, while others report burnt grills, poor-tasting kebab, stale dips, cold rice and butter, or an overcooked and smelly lamb chop. Dishes and combo platters seem worth considering, but portions and sandwich value have drawn criticism.
Service is the main reason to be cautious with delivery. Reviews describe orders forgotten for more than 30 minutes, unclear app tracking, incomplete website orders and a severely late Eid order. Call to confirm online orders and check that platter items are included.
Dine-in expectations should also stay modest: one review mentions cats, dirty seats and no bathroom, although another found the atmosphere cosy and friendly. A Tuesday buy-one-get-one kebab promotion was reported previously, so verify it before relying on it.