Juicy kebabs
Reviewers describe the kebabs as tender, well-seasoned and cooked over the grill, with several calling them the main reason to visit.
Kabab Fareej - Jumeirah - کباب الفریج
Al Wasl
Kabab Fareej is an Iranian grill restaurant in Al Wasl, known in reviews for juicy kebabs, mixed grills and generous rice platters. It suits a casual family meal or delivery order, with outdoor seating and skyline views mentioned by several diners.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
707 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Yogurt kebab
The yogurt kebab with rice was praised for tender meat, a tangy marinade, buttery rice and generous portions.
Mixed grills
Mixed grill platters let diners sample several Iranian-style grilled meats, and reviewers describe them as tasty and good value.
Good value
Multiple reviews call the portions generous and the pricing reasonable; one diner said a meal for two could stretch to three or four people.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor tables are repeatedly described as pleasant in cooler weather, with some diners enjoying the view of the Dubai skyline.
Family meals
Reviews mention the restaurant for family lunches, dinners and small parties, making it more than just a takeaway stop.
Fresh bread
One review specifically highlights fresh bread served alongside the Iranian kebabs.
What to Eat at Kabab Fareej - Jumeirah - کباب الفریج 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 Fareej - Jumeirah - کباب الفریج, 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 Fareej - Jumeirah - کباب الفریج got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mixed grills Net +4
“The Iranian cuisine was quite good—definitely recommend trying the mixed grills.”
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“The Iranian cuisine was quite good—definitely recommend trying the mixed grills.”April 2025
“Very accurately priced. Best option is to try the mixed grill so you can have a taste of everything 👅”September 2023
Honorable mentions (14)
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Authentic kebabs Net +1
“I found this restaurant to be a standout with its authentic kebabs, which you can enjoy in an open atmosphere while gazing at the Burj Khalifa.”
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“I found this restaurant to be a standout with its authentic kebabs, which you can enjoy in an open atmosphere while gazing at the Burj Khalifa.”February 2026
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Falloda ice cream Net +1
“Orderd falloda ice cream .. new to try ... from the car Was good And service is good as usual”
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“Orderd falloda ice cream .. new to try ... from the car Was good And service is good as usual”March 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The rice and hummus are great and they have the most delicious pomegranate juice.”
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“The rice and hummus are great and they have the most delicious pomegranate juice.”April 2023
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Iranian kabab Net +1
“Great Iranian Kabab with fresh bread and beautiful outdoor seating.”
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“Great Iranian Kabab with fresh bread and beautiful outdoor seating.”March 2024
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Kabab meat Net +1
“Very awesome view with delicious 🤤 kabab meat and chicken types very delicious ❤️”
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“Very awesome view with delicious 🤤 kabab meat and chicken types very delicious ❤️”April 2021
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Kabab sandwiches Net +1
“Good grills. I tried the yogurt tikka, lemon tikka, and Kabab sandwiches, and I can say their Kabab sandwich is definitely worth trying. The rest were below average.”
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“Good grills. I tried the yogurt tikka, lemon tikka, and Kabab sandwiches, and I can say their Kabab sandwich is definitely worth trying. The rest were below average.”June 2021
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Kabab tray Net +1
“We ordered Kabab tray and it was so yummy and price is very reasonable.”
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“We ordered Kabab tray and it was so yummy and price is very reasonable.”October 2025
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Kababs Net +1
“Al Fareej Restaurant is a hidden gem known to serve the best kababs which are authentic, hot and juicy cooked to perfection.”
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“Al Fareej Restaurant is a hidden gem known to serve the best kababs which are authentic, hot and juicy cooked to perfection.”March 2022
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Kebabs with rice Net +1
“the food was incredible i ordered 3 kebabs with rice, the quality of the meal is amazing and definitely doesn’t take a lot out of your wallet i would 100% recommend this as it is better than kishmish”
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“the food was incredible i ordered 3 kebabs with rice, the quality of the meal is amazing and definitely doesn’t take a lot out of your wallet i would 100% recommend this as it is better than kishmish”January 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Kabab Al Fareej is a hidden gem in the Wasl area, perfect for those who appreciate great grilled meats. Their lamb chops were flavorful and juicy, while the kebabs were well-seasoned and cooked to perfection.”
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“Kabab Al Fareej is a hidden gem in the Wasl area, perfect for those who appreciate great grilled meats. Their lamb chops were flavorful and juicy, while the kebabs were well-seasoned and cooked to perfection.”March 2025
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Meat kebabs Net +1
“Their kebab’s are yum! Juicy tender and to my surprise the meat kebabs were just melting in mouth. Very tender not all chewy.”
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“Their kebab’s are yum! Juicy tender and to my surprise the meat kebabs were just melting in mouth. Very tender not all chewy.”February 2022
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Spicy tabrizi lamb kebabs Net +1
“We asked for a custom combo with Tabrizi chicken and spicy Tabrizi lamb kebabs, and both were tasty.”
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“We asked for a custom combo with Tabrizi chicken and spicy Tabrizi lamb kebabs, and both were tasty.”April 2025
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Tabrizi chicken Net +1
“We asked for a custom combo with Tabrizi chicken and spicy Tabrizi lamb kebabs, and both were tasty.”
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“We asked for a custom combo with Tabrizi chicken and spicy Tabrizi lamb kebabs, and both were tasty.”April 2025
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Yogurt kebab Net +1
“I recently visited Kebab Al Fareej, and I must say – their yogurt kebab with rice completely blew me away. The meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The yogurt marinade gave it a unique tangy twist that made every bite melt in the mouth.”
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“I recently visited Kebab Al Fareej, and I must say – their yogurt kebab with rice completely blew me away. The meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The yogurt marinade gave it a unique tangy twist that made every bite melt in the mouth.”August 2025
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Pomegranate juice Net +1
“The rice and hummus are great and they have the most delicious pomegranate juice.”
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“The rice and hummus are great and they have the most delicious pomegranate juice.”April 2023
What to Avoid (8)
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Chicken charcoal Net −1
“We ordered kabab and chicken charcoal, but unfortunately, they were not tasty.”
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“We ordered kabab and chicken charcoal, but unfortunately, they were not tasty.”December 2024
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Chicken kebab sandwich Net −1
“Tried chicken kebab Sandwich - lots of cold potatoes and kebab taste very plain and tastes more egg rather chicken!”
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“Tried chicken kebab Sandwich - lots of cold potatoes and kebab taste very plain and tastes more egg rather chicken!”February 2024
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Harees Net −1
“I ordered harees through online.. and honestly one of the worst harees I’ve ever had. It didn’t even smell like harees and the taste was completely off. It felt like I was eating yesterday’s leftovers that were reheated and thrown into a bowl. If you’re going to serve traditional food, at least make it fresh and make it right. This was bland, weird smelling, and nothing like proper harees. Very disappointing and a complete waste of money. I definitely won’t be ordering this again.”
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“I ordered harees through online.. and honestly one of the worst harees I’ve ever had. It didn’t even smell like harees and the taste was completely off. It felt like I was eating yesterday’s leftovers that were reheated and thrown into a bowl. If you’re going to serve traditional food, at least make it fresh and make it right. This was bland, weird smelling, and nothing like proper harees. Very disappointing and a complete waste of money. I definitely won’t be ordering this again.”March 2026
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Kobideh Net −1
“I recently ordered Kobideh from and was extremely disappointed. The food arrived completely burnt and inedible, which was unacceptable.”
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“I recently ordered Kobideh from and was extremely disappointed. The food arrived completely burnt and inedible, which was unacceptable.”October 2024
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Laban Net −1
“The Laban used to be much better in the past.”
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“The Laban used to be much better in the past.”June 2021
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Lemon tikka Net −1
“Good grills. I tried the yogurt tikka, lemon tikka, and Kabab sandwiches, and I can say their Kabab sandwich is definitely worth trying. The rest were below average.”
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“Good grills. I tried the yogurt tikka, lemon tikka, and Kabab sandwiches, and I can say their Kabab sandwich is definitely worth trying. The rest were below average.”June 2021
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Qorma sabzi Net −1
“The food was not good the qorma sabzi was not good highly not recommended and the kebab was not fresh”
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“The food was not good the qorma sabzi was not good highly not recommended and the kebab was not fresh”March 2026
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Yogurt tikka Net −1
“Good grills. I tried the yogurt tikka, lemon tikka, and Kabab sandwiches, and I can say their Kabab sandwich is definitely worth trying. The rest were below average.”
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“Good grills. I tried the yogurt tikka, lemon tikka, and Kabab sandwiches, and I can say their Kabab sandwich is definitely worth trying. The rest were below average.”June 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Try mixed grill. Order the mixed grill if you want to sample several meats rather than choosing one kebab.
Choose outdoors. Outdoor seating is most appealing in cooler weather; reviewers found winter evenings especially pleasant.
Avoid rush. For quicker service, arrive ahead of busy evening periods; one regular specifically warned that the restaurant gets busy then.
Check delivery. Check every bag against your order before settling in, since customers have reported missing and incorrect delivery items.
Ask extras. Confirm whether hummus is included before ordering; one diner was charged an additional 10 AED for it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 48A St
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies sharply: reviews mention dry, salty sandwiches, stale kebab and reheated or poorly prepared traditional dishes.
Slow service
Several diners found staff inattentive or slow, including one visit with only a few other customers.
Dining comfort
The atmosphere is simple, and reviews mention uncomfortable chairs, heat indoors during the day and flies disrupting dine-in meals.
Order issues
Delivery customers report missing or incorrect items, while a reward-points claim reportedly left one customer waiting without receiving the food.
Food safety
One diner reported finding a live cockroach in a salad, a serious cleanliness concern.
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The Bottom Line
Kabab Fareej is a casual Iranian grill in Al Wasl where the main draw is grilled meat rather than elaborate surroundings. You can order kebabs with rice, mixed grill platters, yogurt kebab with rice or kebab sandwiches. The strongest reviews describe tender, juicy meat, fresh-from-the-grill cooking and generous portions, with some diners saying a meal for two can stretch further.
The mixed grill is a useful first order if you want to try several meats. The yogurt kebab with rice has also earned unusually specific praise for its tangy marinade, tender meat and buttery rice. Tabrizi chicken and spicy Tabrizi lamb kebabs were both well received in one custom combination.
Pricing is generally described as reasonable, though delivery portions and sandwich value have drawn complaints. Outdoor seating is a highlight when the weather is comfortable, and reviews mention skyline views, including the Burj Khalifa. The setting is simple rather than polished.
Service can be slow or inattentive, especially when busy, and daytime heat, flies and cleanliness have affected some dine-in visits. Delivery accuracy and food consistency are also worth checking before you leave or unpack an order.