Tender mutton
The mutton biryani is repeatedly praised for tender meat, including one review simply noting that the “Mutton is soft.”
Khalids Biriyani
Oud Metha
Khalids Biriyani is a banquet-hall restaurant in Oud Metha, known for Chennai-style biryani and small celebrations. Customers mention tender mutton biryani, birthday arrangements and a buffet with starters, mains and desserts.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
579 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Party setup
The hall suits small gatherings, with reviews describing it as cosy, spacious enough for children and suitable for birthday celebrations.
Buffet variety
A birthday buffet included welcome drinks, soups, salads, pahadi kabab, aloo corn tikki, several mains, biryani, pulao and desserts.
Custom orders
For a Chennai 65 biryani order, the kitchen added a requested dum biryani piece and delivered the food well-packed and on time.
Takeaway packing
Takeaway packaging was described as sturdy and leak-resistant, with curry, raita, gulab jamun, cutlery and other small extras included.
Parking
Several diners found parking convenient, including one review noting plenty of parking around the Oud Metha location.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm signage. Check the current restaurant name and exact location before travelling; one recent visitor found Qasr e Punjab instead of the Khalid’s signage.
Confirm events. For corporate or very large orders, get the menu and quantities confirmed in writing before the event because promised snacks were reportedly missing.
Ask buffet details. If booking a party buffet, ask what is included: one review’s AED 65 package covered drinks, soups, salads, starters, mains, biryani and desserts.
Check parking. Parking is often described as available, but one party review specifically called the parking area paid, so confirm the arrangement for your event.
Request extras. When ordering biryani, mention any preferences clearly: a customer requested a dum biryani piece and the request was fulfilled.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Waleed Holiday Homes - 107 Umm Hureir Road
Oud Metha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Chicken 65
Customers mention Chicken 65 as a standout starter and a recommended dish for party menus.
Hyderabadi biryani
One diner enjoyed the chicken, fish and mutton variations of the Hyderabadi biryani.
Veg fried rice
A customer asked for a customised version with extra vegetables and said the request was handled carefully.
Common Concerns
Location confusion
Recent reviews report that the venue was operating under the Qasr e Punjab name, making the listed location difficult to identify.
Food delays
One diner received cold biryani, while the starters arrived after the meal had finished.
Event execution
A 300-person Sports Day order had unfinished snacks, missing promised items and poorly organised service.
Follow-up issues
The organiser said repeated calls after the large event went unanswered.
Value concerns
One review found the servings small, prices high and taste average, with unpleasant aftereffects reported.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 65 per person
menu
“The menu at AED 65 per person was absolutely worth it — a great variety with delicious welcome drinks, flavorful soups, fresh salads, and an excellent range of starters, especially the pahadi kabab and aloo corn tikki”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Khalids Biriyani in Oud Metha combines a biryani-focused restaurant with a party hall for birthdays, family gatherings and other small events. The dishes most often worth considering are the mutton biryani, Chicken 65 and Chennai 65 biryani. For a more formal celebration, one family booked a buffet with starters, several mains, biryani, pulao and desserts.
Food feedback is strongest around the biryani: reviewers describe tender mutton, aromatic rice and authentic Chennai-style flavour. Takeaway is another practical option; the packing was called sturdy and leak-resistant, with curry, raita and gulab jamun included in one order. A separate customer said the kitchen accommodated a request for an extra dum biryani piece.
The hall gets good marks for birthday arrangements, a clean spacious setting and parking, although one review says parking was paid. Pricing is not fully consistent: a buffet was reported at AED 65 per person, while another diner felt portions were small for the price. There is an important reason to verify details before visiting.
Recent reviews describe the location operating under the Qasr e Punjab name, and a large corporate order reportedly had missing items, unfinished snacks and unanswered follow-up calls. That makes confirmation especially important for sizeable events.