Tender Kebabs
Reviews repeatedly describe the kebabs as fresh, authentic and perfectly grilled, including especially well-regarded minced kebabs.
Kabab albastakiah resturant
Al Safa
Kabab Al Bastakiah is an Iranian restaurant in Al Safa, known for charcoal-grilled kebabs and generous mixed-grill meals. Its traditional interior, park setting and complimentary buggy ride from the entrance add a distinctive touch to a relaxed Persian dining experience.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
878 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Grill
The mixed grill for two can include ten meat and chicken skewers with rice, hummus, bread and ash; one review said it could satisfy three or four people.
Traditional Setting
The Iranian-inspired interior, glass design and greenery around the restaurant create a cosy atmosphere inside the park.
Buggy Transfer
A golf cart or buggy can take diners from the park entrance to the restaurant, turning the walk in into a more convenient arrival.
Persian Dishes
Beyond kebabs, reviewers specifically enjoyed ghormeh sabzi, ash and saffron ice cream, giving the menu more range than grilled meat alone.
Quick Service
Several diners mention fast, attentive service, with food arriving quickly and staff handling details such as extra cutlery.
What to Eat at Kabab albastakiah resturant 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 albastakiah resturant, 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 Kabab albastakiah resturant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kebab Net +6
“Amazing hidden gem for Kebab, very small and tasty food, Ask for Waleed will help you for choosing the food”
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“Amazing hidden gem for Kebab, very small and tasty food, Ask for Waleed will help you for choosing the food”January 2025
“Delicious kebab and great service. Also beautiful greeneries around the place.”June 2025
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Family mix grill for two Net +4
“Our order of the Family Mix Grill for two was exceptional—it included ten skewers of meat and chicken, and was served with rice, hummus, bread, and ash (a Persian soup).”
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“Our order of the Family Mix Grill for two was exceptional—it included ten skewers of meat and chicken, and was served with rice, hummus, bread, and ash (a Persian soup).”February 2026
“We ordered mix grill for two. Meat was perfect, well seasoned and incredibly tender.”January 2026
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Ghormesabzi Net +2
“I ate kebab and Ghormesabzi very delicious and clean.”
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“I ate kebab and Ghormesabzi very delicious and clean.”July 2026
“I ordered ghormeh sabzi from talabat it was best food I ever I eat was so delicious”January 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Arayes Net +1
“Food was flavorful , the kebab was tender and juicy , the arayes crispy and full of flavor .”
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“Food was flavorful , the kebab was tender and juicy , the arayes crispy and full of flavor .”October 2025
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Ash Net +1
“Very nice food, i always order from it, Aash is very nice im not sure what’s the name of the guy answers the phone but he is very helpful,polite and generous”
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“Very nice food, i always order from it, Aash is very nice im not sure what’s the name of the guy answers the phone but he is very helpful,polite and generous”February 2025
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Full meat platter with rice and appetizers Net +1
“The food is so good service is amazing go all out and get the full meat platter with rice and appetizers Taste was fresh and absolutely delicious highly recommend”
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“The food is so good service is amazing go all out and get the full meat platter with rice and appetizers Taste was fresh and absolutely delicious highly recommend”October 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“We enjoyed the shisha touk, and hummus, and everything was absolutely delicious.”
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“We enjoyed the shisha touk, and hummus, and everything was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Ice cream with baklava Net +1
“Food was fantastic and fresh! TRY ice cream with baklava!”
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“Food was fantastic and fresh! TRY ice cream with baklava!”January 2025
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Kabab Net +1
“The quality of kabab and yogurt chicken tikka is decent but I believe the price per portion size should be improved. But I recommend it and its tasty 👍”
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“The quality of kabab and yogurt chicken tikka is decent but I believe the price per portion size should be improved. But I recommend it and its tasty 👍”February 2025
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Kebab shandwiches Net +1
“We ordered kebab shandwiches for take away it was very delicious and so fresh god bless them.”
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“We ordered kebab shandwiches for take away it was very delicious and so fresh god bless them.”March 2024
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Kebabs with rice Net +1
“We ordered kebabs with rice, which were delicious. However, we faced a couple of issues. First, we waited over 20 minutes for the buggy to pick us up. When we arrived, we were surprised to find only two staff members serving the entire restaurant, one of whom was busy riding the buggy. Overall, while the food was fantastic, the service could use significant improvement.”
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“We ordered kebabs with rice, which were delicious. However, we faced a couple of issues. First, we waited over 20 minutes for the buggy to pick us up. When we arrived, we were surprised to find only two staff members serving the entire restaurant, one of whom was busy riding the buggy. Overall, while the food was fantastic, the service could use significant improvement.”January 2025
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Minced kebabs Net +1
“Kabab Albastakiah has some of the best minced kebabs I have tried in the UAE. The taste was very authentic, fresh, and perfectly cooked.”
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“Kabab Albastakiah has some of the best minced kebabs I have tried in the UAE. The taste was very authentic, fresh, and perfectly cooked.”May 2026
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Saffron ice cream Net +1
“We also tried the saffron ice cream and it was absolutely delicious — you could really taste the saffron, which made it feel authentic and special.”
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“We also tried the saffron ice cream and it was absolutely delicious — you could really taste the saffron, which made it feel authentic and special.”May 2026
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Shisha touk Net +1
“We enjoyed the shisha touk, and hummus, and everything was absolutely delicious.”
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“We enjoyed the shisha touk, and hummus, and everything was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Yogurt chicken tikka Net +1
“The quality of kabab and yogurt chicken tikka is decent but I believe the price per portion size should be improved. But I recommend it and its tasty 👍”
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“The quality of kabab and yogurt chicken tikka is decent but I believe the price per portion size should be improved. But I recommend it and its tasty 👍”February 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken curry Net −1
“The chicken curry was not good and the fries was very only and bad quality.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken curry was not good and the fries was very only and bad quality.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Ahead. Call the restaurant to request the buggy from the park entrance rather than waiting for it on arrival.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for the buggy, as one visitor waited over 20 minutes before pickup.
Check Gate. Confirm which park gate to use before setting off; one diner found the entrance a little hard to find.
Share Grill. The Family Mix Grill for two includes ten skewers plus sides and may be enough for three or four people, making it worth considering for a group.
Try Dessert. Leave room for saffron ice cream; a reviewer highlighted its pronounced saffron flavour and authentic character.
Cooler Days. The park setting is more appealing in cooler weather, while the restaurant’s air conditioning was described as comfortable indoors.
Plan the visit
Practical details
park
Al Wasl - Al Safa, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:01 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Park Access
You need to pay the garden entrance fee before reaching the restaurant; one review also found the gate difficult to locate.
Buggy Delays
A diner waited more than 20 minutes for the buggy, so the transfer may not always be immediate during busy periods.
Limited Staffing
One review found only two staff members serving the whole restaurant, with one also driving the buggy, which affected service.
Availability Issues
A review reported that several dishes listed on the menu were unavailable, alongside complaints about flies and poor-quality fries.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3dhs
park entrance per person
“3dhs for park entrance per person”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Kabab Al Bastakiah is an Iranian restaurant in Al Safa set inside the park, where the main draw is grilled food rather than a quick takeaway meal. The reviews point to tender kebabs, mixed grill with rice, ghormeh sabzi and Persian sides such as hummus, bread and ash. The Family Mix Grill for two includes ten meat and chicken skewers and was described as generous enough for three or four people.
The setting is part of the experience. Diners mention a traditional Iranian interior, a cosy glass design, greenery and views around the park. A buggy or golf cart can take you from the park entrance to the restaurant, but call ahead: one visitor waited more than 20 minutes, and another found the gate difficult to locate.
The park entrance also requires a ticket. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and quick, though a busy visit found only two staff members covering the restaurant and buggy service. Menu availability has also been inconsistent in one review, with complaints about flies, fries and chicken curry.
For dessert, saffron ice cream is a standout mention; cooler days may make the park location more enjoyable.