Iranian Food
Reviewers rate the Iranian cooking highly, with one calling it among Dubai’s best.
Kababi Restaurant Jumeirah - مطعم كبابي جميرا
Jumeirah
Kababi is an Iranian and Emirati restaurant in Jumeirah, with kebabs at the centre of the menu and breakfast also drawing positive feedback. Reviews point to dishes such as Meat Chopped Kabab and Sultani Kabab, alongside the distinctive Bulgarian Kabab, described as chicken in a mutton casing.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
708 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kebab Quality
The meat and chicken kababs are repeatedly praised, with one review describing every dish as flavourful and perfectly cooked.
Distinctive Dish
The Bulgarian Kabab is a standout: chicken with delicate seasoning stuffed inside a mutton casing.
Atmosphere
Reviews describe Persian-influenced interiors, warm lighting, and a calm, welcoming feel.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor area is especially appealing in winter, while indoor seating is also available.
Fresh Sides
Hummus, salads, and vegetables are described as fresh, with complimentary bread, vegetables, and cheese mentioned too.
Fresh Breakfast
Breakfast receives positive feedback for fresh food and good value, including a strong mention for Emirati shakshuka.
What to Eat at Kababi Restaurant Jumeirah - مطعم كبابي جميرا 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 Kababi Restaurant Jumeirah - مطعم كبابي جميرا, 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 Kababi Restaurant Jumeirah - مطعم كبابي جميرا got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mix grill Net +3
“Great restaurant, we tried their mixed grill and it was so delicious, the staff were friendly”
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“Great restaurant, we tried their mixed grill and it was so delicious, the staff were friendly”January 2021
“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”July 2020
Honorable mentions (16)
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Hummus Net +1
“Salads, kebabs, and hummus are all very tasty and fresh.”
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“Salads, kebabs, and hummus are all very tasty and fresh.”January 2025
“I dined in and tried the Hummus, Meat Chopped Kabab, and their unique Bulgarian Kabab .. a mutton casing stuffed with delicately spiced chicken. Each bite was rich in flavour, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The hummus was smooth and fresh, pairing perfectly with the meats.”June 2025
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Ash soup Net +1
“We loved especially the Ash soup with its amazing mix of vegetables, but everything we ordered was great.”
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“We loved especially the Ash soup with its amazing mix of vegetables, but everything we ordered was great.”January 2025
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Bulgarian kabab Net +1
“I dined in and tried the Hummus, Meat Chopped Kabab, and their unique Bulgarian Kabab .. a mutton casing stuffed with delicately spiced chicken. Each bite was rich in flavour, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The hummus was smooth and fresh, pairing perfectly with the meats.”
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“I dined in and tried the Hummus, Meat Chopped Kabab, and their unique Bulgarian Kabab .. a mutton casing stuffed with delicately spiced chicken. Each bite was rich in flavour, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The hummus was smooth and fresh, pairing perfectly with the meats.”June 2025
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Chicken kababs Net +1
“The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tired was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend meat and chicken kababs.”
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“The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tired was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend meat and chicken kababs.”January 2026
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”
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“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”July 2020
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Chicken tikka yogurt Net +1
“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”
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“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”July 2020
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Corporate dinner buffet Net +1
“We had corporate dinner buffet and amazed by how well it was organized!! Decoration, service, food perfect as always, ambience ❤️ Very professional and customer oriented.”
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“We had corporate dinner buffet and amazed by how well it was organized!! Decoration, service, food perfect as always, ambience ❤️ Very professional and customer oriented.”December 2024
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Kabab special Net +1
“good: Kabab special & mix kabab are the best. service and cleanliness 8/10 bad: pricy”
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“good: Kabab special & mix kabab are the best. service and cleanliness 8/10 bad: pricy”June 2021
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Kunafa Net +1
“Had dinner here with friends, mixed grill plates was ok, but the kebab with pistachio was way below expectation and the portion of the dish was quite small, kunafa was very good, staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary tea at the end. The restaurant is very clean.”
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“Had dinner here with friends, mixed grill plates was ok, but the kebab with pistachio was way below expectation and the portion of the dish was quite small, kunafa was very good, staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary tea at the end. The restaurant is very clean.”March 2020
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Lamb biryani Net +1
“I ordered lamb Biryani. It was really good and tasty. Abdullah was amazing, very friendly always smiling.he was welcoming. Thank you Abdullah for the pleasant service!”
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“I ordered lamb Biryani. It was really good and tasty. Abdullah was amazing, very friendly always smiling.he was welcoming. Thank you Abdullah for the pleasant service!”March 2024
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Meat chopped kabab Net +1
“I dined in and tried the Hummus, Meat Chopped Kabab, and their unique Bulgarian Kabab .. a mutton casing stuffed with delicately spiced chicken. Each bite was rich in flavour, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The hummus was smooth and fresh, pairing perfectly with the meats.”
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“I dined in and tried the Hummus, Meat Chopped Kabab, and their unique Bulgarian Kabab .. a mutton casing stuffed with delicately spiced chicken. Each bite was rich in flavour, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The hummus was smooth and fresh, pairing perfectly with the meats.”June 2025
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Meat kababs Net +1
“The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tired was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend meat and chicken kababs.”
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“The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tired was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend meat and chicken kababs.”January 2026
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Seafood soup Net +1
“good taste and nice place, enjoyed the mixed grill and seafood soup.”
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“good taste and nice place, enjoyed the mixed grill and seafood soup.”December 2020
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Shakshooka Net +1
“!! Their Emirati breakfast is simply the best ! Just order SHAKSHOOKA and you be the judge, this is by far one of the best Emirati breakfast places in Dubai”
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“!! Their Emirati breakfast is simply the best ! Just order SHAKSHOOKA and you be the judge, this is by far one of the best Emirati breakfast places in Dubai”December 2019
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Spicy chicken tikka Net +1
“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”
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“Very nice restaurant on Jumeira street. I visited here and took food for dinner. I ordered mix grill with Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Spicy Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kebab. The food was very delicious and yummy. My family liked all items too much. The restaurant staff are very helpful and friendly.”July 2020
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Tabrezi kababs Net +1
“However, when it comes to innovation in Kebabs I would rate Kababi equal to Ustaadi on the basis of their Tabrezi Kababs as they are one of the best I had in Dubai so far.”
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“However, when it comes to innovation in Kebabs I would rate Kababi equal to Ustaadi on the basis of their Tabrezi Kababs as they are one of the best I had in Dubai so far.”October 2020
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Tea Net +1
“Had dinner here with friends, mixed grill plates was ok, but the kebab with pistachio was way below expectation and the portion of the dish was quite small, kunafa was very good, staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary tea at the end. The restaurant is very clean.”
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“Had dinner here with friends, mixed grill plates was ok, but the kebab with pistachio was way below expectation and the portion of the dish was quite small, kunafa was very good, staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary tea at the end. The restaurant is very clean.”March 2020
What to Avoid (1)
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Kebab with pistachio Net −1
“Had dinner here with friends, mixed grill plates was ok, but the kebab with pistachio was way below expectation and the portion of the dish was quite small, kunafa was very good, staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary tea at the end. The restaurant is very clean.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had dinner here with friends, mixed grill plates was ok, but the kebab with pistachio was way below expectation and the portion of the dish was quite small, kunafa was very good, staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary tea at the end. The restaurant is very clean.”March 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. Ask whether your preferred dish is available before ordering; one diner had to switch after it was out of stock.
Ask Timing. If ordering freshly cooked dishes, allow extra time: staff have warned guests that preparation may take a while.
Weekend Parking. Allow extra time for weekend parking; one review notes limited spaces but says valet had recently been added.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering, particularly Emirati shakshuka, which a reviewer called one of Dubai’s best.
Choose Outdoors. For a seasonal setting, consider the outdoor area during cooler winter weather.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Salty Seasoning
One recent visitor found the food too salty and disliked a slightly strong smell from the beef.
Dish Availability
A requested dish was unavailable, leaving one diner to choose an alternative they did not enjoy as much.
Uneven Service
Service is often praised, but one visit found no one nearby and staff busy on their phones.
Dry Platter
A review found the mixed-grill platter for five average, with dry, less-juicy kebabs.
Value Concerns
Some customers consider the restaurant pricey or feel the value for money is not especially strong.
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The Bottom Line
Kababi is an Iranian and Emirati restaurant in Jumeirah, with kebabs at the centre of the menu and breakfast also drawing positive feedback. Reviews point to dishes such as Meat Chopped Kabab, Sultani Kabab, and the distinctive Bulgarian Kabab, described as chicken in a mutton casing. The strongest pattern is good food at a reasonable price, especially across kebabs, hummus, salads, and rice dishes.
One table finished Meat Chopped, Sultani Kabab, Fattoush, Hummus, Chicken Tikka and Roman Rice quickly and praised the quality. The Ash soup and Emirati shakshuka also stand out in the reviews. The setting is part of the appeal: reviewers describe Persian-influenced interiors, warm lighting, a calm atmosphere, and a particularly attractive outdoor area in winter.
Indoor and outdoor seating are mentioned, making the restaurant workable for family meals or a relaxed dinner. Service is often described as warm and helpful, though it has not been consistent. Go with a little flexibility.
A wanted dish was unavailable in one visit, and another guest found the food too salty and noticed a strong smell from the beef. A weekend parking review mentions limited spaces but says valet had recently been added. For fresh-to-order dishes, one review says staff warned that preparation could take some time.