Karak House Restaurant

Name: Karak House Restaurant
Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145516852

Downtown Dubai

Middle Eastern restaurant Open now 04 551 6852

Karak House is a stylish Arabic and Indian cafe in Downtown Dubai, centred on karak chai and breakfast. Reviews point to a varied tea menu, well-liked parathas and dishes such as shakshuka, with indoor and outdoor seating and a Burj Khalifa view.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

6,006 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Karak variety

Several karak flavours are available, including saffron, ginger and iced caramel versions.

Burj Khalifa view

Outdoor seating and the location near Burj Khalifa add a clear visual draw to a casual meal or tea.

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What to Eat at Karak House Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Karak House Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Chicken briyani Net +2

“Chicken Biryani was great. Karak was delicious. Thanks to the service team and Jackie for making this a great meal”
Samoosas Net +2

“We got the keema paratha and samoosas which were delicious 👌🏻 definitely recommend.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Avocado toast Net +1

“The food was truly exceptional. We ordered the shakshuka, avocado toast, tuna pesto paratha also nuetella french toast which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. The flavors were rich and bold, and every bite was a delight.”
Cheese and honey paratta Net +1

“Food was great, we had Chicken Tikka - tender, juicy, flavorful & Cheese and Honey Paratta - yummy.”
Chicken Net +1

“I went with the grilled meat platter and an extra side salad. The food was freshly prepared and served out on the terrace. The shrimp, lamb and chicken were all nicely spiced (not too hot) and served with a soothing mint yogurt sauce. The meats were juicy and flavorful.”
Chicken machboos Net +1

“We tried the Karak, Sambusa, Chicken Tikka Tacos and Chicken Machboos. All of the items were really good. Karak came with some biscuits which was a nice touch. Mars was a great hostess and helped out with recommendations and constantly checking in on us.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“Food was great, we had Chicken Tikka - tender, juicy, flavorful & Cheese and Honey Paratta - yummy.”
Chicken tikka tacos Net +1

“We tried the Karak, Sambusa, Chicken Tikka Tacos and Chicken Machboos. All of the items were really good. Karak came with some biscuits which was a nice touch. Mars was a great hostess and helped out with recommendations and constantly checking in on us.”
Crispy paratha with cheese and honey Net +1

“I highly recommend the crispy paratha with cheese and honey—it’s the perfect sweet and savory pairing with a hot cup of tea.”
Eggs Net +1

“The eggs, the Keema, the pancakes were all impeccable and beautifully presented.”
Grilled meat platter Net +1

“I went with the grilled meat platter and an extra side salad. The food was freshly prepared and served out on the terrace. The shrimp, lamb and chicken were all nicely spiced (not too hot) and served with a soothing mint yogurt sauce. The meats were juicy and flavorful.”
Haloumi parata Net +1

“Food was EXCELLENT. The chicken briyani and haloumi parata were simply perfection.”
Karai Net +1

“The karai was good as well a little too strong for my taste”
Keema Net +1

“The eggs, the Keema, the pancakes were all impeccable and beautifully presented.”
Keema paratha Net +1

“We got the keema paratha and samoosas which were delicious 👌🏻 definitely recommend.”
Lamb Net +1

“I went with the grilled meat platter and an extra side salad. The food was freshly prepared and served out on the terrace. The shrimp, lamb and chicken were all nicely spiced (not too hot) and served with a soothing mint yogurt sauce. The meats were juicy and flavorful.”
Lamb biryani Net +1

“Great to visit at karak house for lunch lamb biryani and mix bbq was on top... With passion fruit mojito and our waitress Aasha was really kind and helpful... We will definetaly visit again”
Mix bbq Net +1

“Great to visit at karak house for lunch lamb biryani and mix bbq was on top... With passion fruit mojito and our waitress Aasha was really kind and helpful... We will definetaly visit again”
Nuetella french toast Net +1

“The food was truly exceptional. We ordered the shakshuka, avocado toast, tuna pesto paratha also nuetella french toast which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. The flavors were rich and bold, and every bite was a delight.”
Nutella pancake Net +1

“We indulged in a variety of delicious dishes, including the mouth-watering Nutella Pancake 🥞, perfectly cooked Fried Eggs 🍳 with Arabic bread, mushrooms, labneh, and baked beans on the side, as well as a fluffy Omelette. And let's not forget their amazing saffron chai ☕ – it was a true delight! Every item was excellent, and the flavors were spot on. 😋”
Omelette Net +1

“We indulged in a variety of delicious dishes, including the mouth-watering Nutella Pancake 🥞, perfectly cooked Fried Eggs 🍳 with Arabic bread, mushrooms, labneh, and baked beans on the side, as well as a fluffy Omelette. And let's not forget their amazing saffron chai ☕ – it was a true delight! Every item was excellent, and the flavors were spot on. 😋”
Pancake Net +1

“my family and I had a relaxing afternoon over glasses of karak chai and the delicious pancake...highly recommended.”
Pancakes Net +1

“The eggs, the Keema, the pancakes were all impeccable and beautifully presented.”
Pistachio dessert Net +1

“Pistachio dessert was too delicious”
Shakshuka Net +1

“The food was truly exceptional. We ordered the shakshuka, avocado toast, tuna pesto paratha also nuetella french toast which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. The flavors were rich and bold, and every bite was a delight.”
Shrimp Net +1

“I went with the grilled meat platter and an extra side salad. The food was freshly prepared and served out on the terrace. The shrimp, lamb and chicken were all nicely spiced (not too hot) and served with a soothing mint yogurt sauce. The meats were juicy and flavorful.”
Tuna pesto paratha Net +1

“The food was truly exceptional. We ordered the shakshuka, avocado toast, tuna pesto paratha also nuetella french toast which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. The flavors were rich and bold, and every bite was a delight.”
Lotus pudding Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Lotus pudding and paratha with cheese and honey was ok. Overall, the food was good, but nothing memorable.”
Paratha with cheese and honey Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Lotus pudding and paratha with cheese and honey was ok. Overall, the food was good, but nothing memorable.”

Drinks 5

Saffron chai Net +2

“And let's not forget their amazing saffron chai ☕ – it was a true delight! Every item was excellent, and the flavors were spot on. 😋”
Iced caramel karak Net +1

“We tried the signature KARAK (hot) and the iced caramel karak. Both of which were SO GOOD! Also very reasonably priced.”
Karak chai Net +1

“my family and I had a relaxing afternoon over glasses of karak chai and the delicious pancake...highly recommended.”
Karak tea with saffron n ginger Net +1

“Best Karak tea with saffron n ginger.”
Signature karak (hot) Net +1

“We tried the signature KARAK (hot) and the iced caramel karak. Both of which were SO GOOD! Also very reasonably priced.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Granola with raspberry sauce and yoghurt Net −1

“Ordered granola with raspberry sauce and yoghurt but there was no raspberry sauce. Later I formed same to staff and they cancelled time since sauce was out of stock and chef is serving it without informing the crew. Sheer negligence by chef who sent granola.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask first. If you have dietary restrictions, tell the attendant before ordering; one guest had gluten-free and dairy-free dishes prepared successfully.

Choose outdoors. For the Burj Khalifa view and a garden setting, ask for outdoor seating when available.

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Practical details

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 551 6852

Mon	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Karak inconsistency

One repeat customer reported that the karak had recently become weak and diluted, with little tea flavour.

Uneven dishes

One review found the food and tea average and a little pricey, while another called the food good but not memorable.

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The Bottom Line

Karak House is a casual Arabic and Indian cafe in Downtown Dubai where karak chai is the main event, but the menu goes well beyond tea. You can come for breakfast shakshuka, pancakes or a choice of parathas, then return for dishes such as chicken biryani or a grilled meat platter. The saffron, ginger and iced caramel karaks are among the named variations customers mention.

The setting is a big part of the appeal. Reviews describe indoor and outdoor seating, a small garden area and views of Burj Khalifa; the location is also around five minutes from Burj Khalifa and on the boulevard. Families have enjoyed breakfast here, and guests report that the kitchen accommodated gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-allergy requests when asked in advance.

Prices are often described as reasonable for Downtown Dubai, although one customer found the food and tea a little pricey and another said the meal was good rather than memorable. There is also a recent warning about karak tasting weak and diluted, so consistency may depend on the visit. If driving, clarify the valet process before handing over your car.

For a first order, the cheese-and-honey paratha with tea is a well-supported starting point.