Kababji Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe - JBR

Name: Kababji Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe - JBR
Address: The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600500444

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Egyptian restaurant 0 600 500 444

Kababji Abo Ali was an Egyptian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence known for its ornate interiors, Arabic dishes such as mixed grill and shish tawouk, and shisha. The branch has been permanently closed, so these reviews are useful as historical context rather than a current recommendation.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,414 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Ornate interiors

The French, Renaissance-style and Arabic-inspired decor was a major part of the dining experience.

Egyptian flavours

Reviewers found several dishes convincingly Egyptian, including chicken liver, meat filletto tajine and generous portions.

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What to Eat at Kababji Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe - JBR

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kababji Abo Ali Restaurant & Cafe - JBR, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Hummus Net +2

“The hummus, labneh, bread and falafel were excellent.”
Lobster Net +2

“Had a great seafood soup and a delicious and magnificent lobster. A true delight to the tastebuds!”
Shesh tawouk Net +2

“Main menu is also serving many options. Shesh Tawouk is really nice.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Alexandrian shrimp Net +1

“I tried lobster and Alexandrian shrimp they were very delicious.”
Baba ghanoush Net +1

“Start your gastronomic adventure with the mezze platter, a symphony of flavors featuring classic hummus, baba ganoush, and flavorful tabbouleh.”
Baklava Net +1

“The dessert selection is a sweet finale to the meal, with delicacies like baklava leaving a lasting impression.”
Cheese samosa Net +1

“Cheese samosa is good.”
Chicken caesar salad Net +1

“I highly recommend trying the chicken caesar salad.”
Chicken liver Net +1

“We were 2 persons and we ordered soujouk and chicken liver for starters and meat filletto tajine with onions for main dish which was served with rice with vermicelli on the side. The food was served relatively quickly, the portions were quite big (Egyptian style!) and the taste was excellent.”
Chicken shish touk Net +1

“Ordered mixed platter, the lamb kefta and chicken shish touk was mouthwatering with fries, pita and garlic sauce.”
Falafel Net +1

“The hummus, labneh, bread and falafel were excellent.”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“Grilled chicken was the best.”
Hawawshi Net +1

“I particularly liked the Hawawshi, the Tarb, and the Tahina dip.”
Hoummes Net +1

“- hoummes 9/10”
Koffta sandwich Net +1

“Was like always extremely delicious I wish I could order the complete Menu. This time was liver Alexandria art and Fata wit lamp meat , mombar and koffta sandwich Highly recommend if u want to try Egyptian food”
Kofta Net +1

“Kofta is sooooo delicious 😋.”
Labneh Net +1

“The hummus, labneh, bread and falafel were excellent.”
Lamb kefta Net +1

“Ordered mixed platter, the lamb kefta and chicken shish touk was mouthwatering with fries, pita and garlic sauce.”
Meat cubes Net +1

“- meat cubes 7/10”
Meat filletto tajine with onions Net +1

“We were 2 persons and we ordered soujouk and chicken liver for starters and meat filletto tajine with onions for main dish which was served with rice with vermicelli on the side. The food was served relatively quickly, the portions were quite big (Egyptian style!) and the taste was excellent.”
Meat kabab Net +1

“- meat kabab 6/10”
Meat shoulder Net +1

“the food OMG that meat shoulder was out of this world, the spices, well cooked, the rice under it was perfect, the presentation was amazing.”
Mezze platter Net +1

“Start your gastronomic adventure with the mezze platter, a symphony of flavors featuring classic hummus, baba ganoush, and flavorful tabbouleh.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Mixed grill was good and hope if it was better 🙃.”
Mixed platter Net +1

“Ordered mixed platter, the lamb kefta and chicken shish touk was mouthwatering with fries, pita and garlic sauce.”
Seafood soup Net +1

“Had a great seafood soup and a delicious and magnificent lobster.”
Soujouk Net +1

“We were 2 persons and we ordered soujouk and chicken liver for starters and meat filletto tajine with onions for main dish which was served with rice with vermicelli on the side. The food was served relatively quickly, the portions were quite big (Egyptian style!) and the taste was excellent.”
Taboulah Net +1

“- taboulah 9/10”
Tahina dip Net +1

“I particularly liked the Hawawshi, the Tarb, and the Tahina dip.”
Tarb Net +1

“I particularly liked the Hawawshi, the Tarb, and the Tahina dip.”
Mombar Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Was like always extremely delicious I wish I could order the complete Menu. This time was liver Alexandria art and Fata wit lamp meat , mombar and koffta sandwich Highly recommend if u want to try Egyptian food”
Motabal Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Motabal and hummus was average also.”

Drinks 1

Fresh mango juice Net +1

“Their fresh mango juice is a must try.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Lamb chop Net −1

“The lamb chop was too chewy for me.”
Moulokheyah Net −1

“- moulokheyah 4/10”

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Practical details

The Walk

Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai

0 600 500 444

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent barbecue

One mixed-grill order was let down by barbecue that lacked flavour and felt below the standard of the atmosphere.

Dish shortages

Some desired appetisers and eggplant dishes were unavailable, and one reviewer felt substitutes were not explained clearly.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

65 AED

Gordon Blue

“Good value for money 65 AED Gordon Blue”

Google review · January 2023

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The Bottom Line

Kababji Abo Ali was a large Egyptian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, but the branch has been permanently closed. Its historical reviews point to a venue where the setting was often as important as the meal: guests came for the elaborate French, Renaissance-style and Arabic decor, spacious seating, music and, in the smoking area, shisha. Food highlights included mixed grill, shish tawouk, kofta, hawawshi, chicken liver and meat filletto tajine.

Several diners liked the generous portions, fresh bread, hummus and mezze, while individual favourites ranged from Alexandrian shrimp to a well-cooked meat shoulder. The kitchen was not completely consistent, though. Some reviewers found the barbecue or overall food merely average, and others encountered unavailable appetisers, eggplant dishes or breakfast croissants.

Service was generally described as welcoming and professional, but one table reported a slow response because it was not easily visible to waiters. Outdoor music was also loud near the speakers, so seating choice mattered. Historical price comments were fairly moderate for JBR, although one diner felt prices had risen and another considered them high for the location.

Since the branch is closed, check the current status before relying on older recommendations.

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