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Kabana
Jumeirah
Kabana is a Jumeirah restaurant built around Afghan and Turkish-influenced food, relaxed seating and shisha. Reviews point to dishes such as mantu and lamb with rice, plus a breakfast platter that works well for sharing.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
2,558 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Afghan dishes
The Afghan menu has several strong mentions, especially the soft lamb with rice and the cheese-filled meat kebabs.
Sharing breakfast
The breakfast platter was described as generous, well-presented and suited to a group of four.
Late hours
One review describes Kabana as open around the clock, making it an option for very late meals.
Tea pairing
Afghani Chai with the pistachio biscuits is a particularly memorable order for some visitors.
Comfortable seating
The seating is considered very comfortable, giving longer shisha or meal visits a practical advantage.
What to Eat at Kabana 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 Kabana, 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 Kabana got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mantu Net +2
“Don’t miss their Mantoo !! Better to book in advance ..”
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“Don’t miss their Mantoo !! Better to book in advance ..”January 2022
“We had Mantu as a starter and the mix grill and lamb with rice. I really recommend the lamb with rice. The meat was very soft and juicy.”December 2021
Honorable mentions (12)
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Adana kebabs Net +1
“The Bodrum and Adana Kebabs were a solid 8.5 out of 10👏🏻, which is rather good in my books🤙🏻 Special mention to Alex, who took excellent care of our shisha orders; the quality was right up there, easily comparable to Kana, Fomo, & Paris.”
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“The Bodrum and Adana Kebabs were a solid 8.5 out of 10👏🏻, which is rather good in my books🤙🏻 Special mention to Alex, who took excellent care of our shisha orders; the quality was right up there, easily comparable to Kana, Fomo, & Paris.”May 2026
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Afgani pilaf Net +1
“This bread and afgani pilaf was sooooo delicious!!! 100% to the places to visit and try this dish! Cozy interior and hospital staff! Turkish restaurants knows how to treat customers👍👍👍”
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“This bread and afgani pilaf was sooooo delicious!!! 100% to the places to visit and try this dish! Cozy interior and hospital staff! Turkish restaurants knows how to treat customers👍👍👍”December 2022
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Afghan ice cream Net +1
“For dessert I had the afghan ice cream, highly recommended.”
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“For dessert I had the afghan ice cream, highly recommended.”February 2023
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Bodrum kebabs Net +1
“The Bodrum and Adana Kebabs were a solid 8.5 out of 10👏🏻, which is rather good in my books🤙🏻 Special mention to Alex, who took excellent care of our shisha orders; the quality was right up there, easily comparable to Kana, Fomo, & Paris.”
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“The Bodrum and Adana Kebabs were a solid 8.5 out of 10👏🏻, which is rather good in my books🤙🏻 Special mention to Alex, who took excellent care of our shisha orders; the quality was right up there, easily comparable to Kana, Fomo, & Paris.”May 2026
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Breakfast platter Net +1
“We visited as four and ordered the breakfast platter, which was generous, well-presented, and perfect for sharing.”
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“We visited as four and ordered the breakfast platter, which was generous, well-presented, and perfect for sharing.”February 2026
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Fruit platter Net +1
“Fruit platter is a good fulfilling option if you're going late at night cause its 24×7.”
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“Fruit platter is a good fulfilling option if you're going late at night cause its 24×7.”October 2020
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Kabana burger Net +1
“I ordered the Kabana burger anr the meat was delishious and presentation was very nice but the bun was hard at the bottom.”
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“I ordered the Kabana burger anr the meat was delishious and presentation was very nice but the bun was hard at the bottom.”September 2021
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Knafe Net +1
“And the best Knafe 🫶🏽❤️🫶🏽”
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“And the best Knafe 🫶🏽❤️🫶🏽”January 2026
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Lamb with rice Net +1
“We had Mantu as a starter and the mix grill and lamb with rice. I really recommend the lamb with rice. The meat was very soft and juicy.”
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“We had Mantu as a starter and the mix grill and lamb with rice. I really recommend the lamb with rice. The meat was very soft and juicy.”December 2021
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Meat kebabs with the cheese inside Net +1
“The meat kebabs with the cheese inside were incredible.”
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“The meat kebabs with the cheese inside were incredible.”February 2023
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Mix grill Net +1
“We had Mantu as a starter and the mix grill and lamb with rice. I really recommend the lamb with rice. The meat was very soft and juicy.”
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“We had Mantu as a starter and the mix grill and lamb with rice. I really recommend the lamb with rice. The meat was very soft and juicy.”December 2021
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Pistachio biscuits Net +1
“What truly stood out, though, were the pistachio biscuits served with Afghani Chai — absolutely amazing! The perfect combination to end the evening.”
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“What truly stood out, though, were the pistachio biscuits served with Afghani Chai — absolutely amazing! The perfect combination to end the evening.”October 2025
Drinks 4
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Afghani chai Net +1
“What truly stood out, though, were the pistachio biscuits served with Afghani Chai — absolutely amazing! The perfect combination to end the evening. Would definitely return just for that chai and biscuit pairing.”
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“What truly stood out, though, were the pistachio biscuits served with Afghani Chai — absolutely amazing! The perfect combination to end the evening. Would definitely return just for that chai and biscuit pairing.”October 2025
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Honey ginger tea Net +1
“Honey ginger tea is superb.”
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“Honey ginger tea is superb.”August 2024
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Kiwi juice Net +1
“Oh and the kiwi juice was delishious.”
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“Oh and the kiwi juice was delishious.”September 2021
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“I would like to thank all the staff. The Sisha of this place is very nice, our Shisha guy Dior thank you very much, he prepared the best shisha for us, and our waiter Bilal very nice Moroccan tea, very nice milkshake, and the food and drinks here are super super super best the best”
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“I would like to thank all the staff. The Sisha of this place is very nice, our Shisha guy Dior thank you very much, he prepared the best shisha for us, and our waiter Bilal very nice Moroccan tea, very nice milkshake, and the food and drinks here are super super super best the best”November 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Vanilla milk shake Net −1
“Took a Vanilla Milk shake - just sweet milk with some creams on top - would rate it 3/5.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Took a Vanilla Milk shake - just sweet milk with some creams on top - would rate it 3/5.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Go mornings. Try breakfast or a morning meeting if you prefer a quieter, less crowded atmosphere.
Book mantu. If you want mantu, book ahead: one review specifically recommends reserving it in advance.
Bring layers. Indoor air-conditioning can feel chilly, so consider long sleeves if you are sensitive to cold air.
Allow parking time. Leave extra time for valet, particularly when the venue is busy, as car retrieval can be slow.
Check upstairs. If you need a quieter or less smoky area, confirm upstairs service before settling in; one visit found that lounge poorly attended.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa #517 - D94
Jumeirah - Jumeira Third, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Poor value
Several diners felt the prices were high, with small portions that did not match the cost.
Dim lighting
Dark interiors are a repeated drawback, and one diner found the atmosphere uncomfortable rather than relaxing.
Slow valet
Valet can take a long time at busy periods; one visitor said the car took ages to arrive.
Family area
A family-area review reported basic decor, poor lighting and messy toilets during the visit.
Shisha consistency
Not every visitor rated the shisha highly; one described it as average and hoped the smoke quality would improve.
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The Bottom Line
Kabana in Jumeirah is geared towards long, social visits rather than a quick meal. You can come for Afghan-influenced food, shisha, breakfast or a late-night bite, with reviews mentioning the mantu, lamb with rice and cheese-filled meat kebabs. It is also described as open 24/7, although hours and entertainment can change the feel of the room.
Breakfast is a strong choice for groups: one party of four found the breakfast platter generous, well-presented and easy to share. The atmosphere shifts noticeably through the day. Mornings can be quiet enough for work or meetings, while evenings bring louder music, television and a busier shisha crowd.
Seating is comfortable, and Afghani Chai with pistachio biscuits is a worthwhile pairing if you want something lighter after dinner. There are a few practical cautions. Multiple reviews call the lighting too dim, and prices are sometimes judged high for the portion sizes.
Valet is convenient when it runs smoothly but can be slow, so allow time. The family area received criticism for basic presentation and messy toilets, while upstairs service was reportedly weak. Shisha opinions vary, from standout praise to one visitor calling it average.