Biryani Portions
The Chicken Bucket Biryani has fragrant rice, tender chicken and a portion reviewers found generous enough to share.
Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Centre
Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant is a casual restaurant and cafe in Trade Centre, known in reviews for generous, affordable meals such as biryani and charcoal chicken. It also has indoor and outdoor seating, making it a practical stop for a relaxed meal near the Financial Center metro stop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
833 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good Value
Several reviews describe the food as affordable for the Trade Centre area, with generous portions.
Metro Access
The restaurant is described as being right outside Financial Center metro stop, useful for a quick stop without a car.
Outdoor Seating
There is a comfortable outdoor area alongside indoor seating, giving smokers and non-smokers different options.
Menu Range
One visitor tried Indian, Arabic and Western dishes over a week and found the food fresh and delicious.
Friendly Service
Many customers describe the staff as attentive and welcoming, including a regular who visits weekly.
What to Eat at Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Rd 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 Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Rd, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Rd, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beef burger with cheese Net +1
“Yo, this place has one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! The beef burger with cheese in it. Beautiful. It took them a whopping 30-35 minutes to make it. But boy, the burger was worth the wait.”
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“Yo, this place has one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! The beef burger with cheese in it. Beautiful. It took them a whopping 30-35 minutes to make it. But boy, the burger was worth the wait.”June 2021
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Broast chicken Net +1
“Best quality food and affordable prices! I love their pasta and broast chicken!”
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“Best quality food and affordable prices! I love their pasta and broast chicken!”January 2026
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“I tried salad, burger, zinger , charcoal chicken etc. Food quality and quantity both are good.”
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“I tried salad, burger, zinger , charcoal chicken etc. Food quality and quantity both are good.”June 2022
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Charcoal grilled chicken biryani Net +1
“I ordered a charcoal grilled chicken biryani and i love it. Im just dropping by at the area and give it a try. I ended up full and very satisfied with my order. Delicious and very affordable. Must try.”
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“I ordered a charcoal grilled chicken biryani and i love it. Im just dropping by at the area and give it a try. I ended up full and very satisfied with my order. Delicious and very affordable. Must try.”February 2026
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Chicken bucket biryani Net +1
“We also ordered the Chicken Bucket Biryani, which was excellent. The rice was fragrant, the chicken was tender, and the portion size was very generous—perfect for sharing.”
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“We also ordered the Chicken Bucket Biryani, which was excellent. The rice was fragrant, the chicken was tender, and the portion size was very generous—perfect for sharing.”March 2026
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Chicken dum biriyani Net +1
“Very fast delivery. Love their chicken dum biriyani, must try. They also have a lot of mouthwatering food selection. Perfect for home delivery. Highly recommended!”
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“Very fast delivery. Love their chicken dum biriyani, must try. They also have a lot of mouthwatering food selection. Perfect for home delivery. Highly recommended!”June 2021
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Chilli honey fries Net +1
“Chilli honey fries has to be the best thing ever. Probably the only reason I keep coming back.”
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“Chilli honey fries has to be the best thing ever. Probably the only reason I keep coming back.”April 2022
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Clubs sandwich Net +1
“Good food and cheaper compared with other restaurants in this area. Recommend: Mixed grill (Full), clubs sandwich.”
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“Good food and cheaper compared with other restaurants in this area. Recommend: Mixed grill (Full), clubs sandwich.”May 2026
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Dynamite beef fries Net +1
“Best place in town nice 👍🏻 food and amazing restaurant good service and great staff must visit dynamite beef fries is best”
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“Best place in town nice 👍🏻 food and amazing restaurant good service and great staff must visit dynamite beef fries is best”June 2026
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Fettuccine chicken alfredo Net +1
“Amazing atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food especially fettuccine chicken Alfredo is on another level. Thx guys to everyone 💯👏😊”
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“Amazing atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food especially fettuccine chicken Alfredo is on another level. Thx guys to everyone 💯👏😊”November 2024
Honorable mentions (6)
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Mixed grill (full) Net +1
“Good food and cheaper compared with other restaurants in this area. Recommend: Mixed grill (Full), clubs sandwich.”
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“Good food and cheaper compared with other restaurants in this area. Recommend: Mixed grill (Full), clubs sandwich.”May 2026
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Nachos wrap Net +1
“I enjoyed the Nachos wrap for the first time, Thank you Prakash for your recommendation..Great Work”
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“I enjoyed the Nachos wrap for the first time, Thank you Prakash for your recommendation..Great Work”July 2025
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Veg munchow soup Net +1
“veg munchow soup was yummy...loved their food quality also server help to get veg shourma kebbe....loved the place with h good food and good service ...also picket friendly....will be there more often...”
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“veg munchow soup was yummy...loved their food quality also server help to get veg shourma kebbe....loved the place with h good food and good service ...also picket friendly....will be there more often...”March 2022
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Veg shourma kebbe Net +1
“veg munchow soup was yummy...loved their food quality also server help to get veg shourma kebbe....loved the place with h good food and good service ...also picket friendly....will be there more often...”
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“veg munchow soup was yummy...loved their food quality also server help to get veg shourma kebbe....loved the place with h good food and good service ...also picket friendly....will be there more often...”March 2022
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Zinger Net +1
“I tried salad, burger, zinger , charcoal chicken etc. Food quality and quantity both are good.”
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“I tried salad, burger, zinger , charcoal chicken etc. Food quality and quantity both are good.”June 2022
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Vegetable burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tried the vegetable burger. Average taste.”
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What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Beef burger Net −1
“There is no way that was chicken, it was mushy, strange texture and the beef burger tasted extremely beefy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“There is no way that was chicken, it was mushy, strange texture and the beef burger tasted extremely beefy.”July 2025
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Bucket chicken biryani Net −1
“I ordered the bucket chicken biryani and it only came with 3 pieces of chicken. My family order biryani too that were not a bucket option and got the same amount of food, more meat, for a lower price.”
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“I ordered the bucket chicken biryani and it only came with 3 pieces of chicken. My family order biryani too that were not a bucket option and got the same amount of food, more meat, for a lower price.”January 2025
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Chicken burger Net −1
“There is no way that was chicken, it was mushy, strange texture and the beef burger tasted extremely beefy.”
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“There is no way that was chicken, it was mushy, strange texture and the beef burger tasted extremely beefy.”July 2025
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Omelette Net −1
“Chicken filled for Steamed Chicken Momo a bit salty, and my omelette it's not hot not even warm and tasty less.”
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“Chicken filled for Steamed Chicken Momo a bit salty, and my omelette it's not hot not even warm and tasty less.”November 2023
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Steamed chicken momo Net −1
“Chicken filled for Steamed Chicken Momo a bit salty, and my omelette it's not hot not even warm and tasty less.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken filled for Steamed Chicken Momo a bit salty, and my omelette it's not hot not even warm and tasty less.”November 2023
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Tabouleh Net −1
“Although the tabouleh did have an aftertaste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Although the tabouleh did have an aftertaste.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Ahead. If you are visiting during a busy period, order ahead; one review specifically recommends it to save time.
Confirm Dining. Before ordering online for an eat-in meal, confirm the policy, as one regular was told online dining orders were takeaway only.
Try Local Food. If choosing between menu sections, consider the local dishes first; one visitor preferred them and found the burgers disappointing.
Check Bucket. Ask about the current bucket biryani portion and compare it with regular biryani, since one customer received only three chicken pieces.
Choose Seating. Pick indoor or outdoor seating according to your preference, particularly if smoking arrangements matter to your group.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sh Zayed Rd, Alhawai Tower
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Service can be uneven: one visitor waited 20 minutes before anyone took the order, while another reported up to 30 minutes after ordering.
Ordering Confusion
A regular customer was surprised that an online dining order was reportedly restricted to takeaway rather than eating in.
Burger Inconsistency
One review found two burgers inedible, while another rated a vegetable burger as merely average.
Food Misses
Individual complaints included a salty steamed chicken momo, an omelette served lukewarm and dry chicken.
Order Delays
Even positive reviews mention occasional delays, including one customer whose last order took longer than expected.
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The Bottom Line
Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant is a casual Trade Centre stop with a broad menu spanning Indian, Arabic and Western food. Reviews most consistently point to biryani, including Chicken Bucket Biryani and charcoal grilled chicken biryani, while noodles, mixed grill and chilli honey fries also get specific praise. Portions are often described as generous, and several customers consider the pricing good for the area.
The setting is relaxed rather than formal, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area suits visitors who prefer sitting outside, and the restaurant is described as right outside Financial Center metro stop, which makes it convenient for a quick meal without driving. Tourists have also reported eating there repeatedly over a week and trying different parts of the menu.
Service is the main variable. Many reviews describe friendly, attentive staff and quick serving, but others report waiting 20 minutes just to place an order, delays of up to 30 minutes after ordering, or an uncleared table. If you are short on time, order ahead and confirm whether an online order is allowed for eat-in.
For food choices, local dishes and biryani appear to be safer bets than the burgers, which received mixed feedback. Also check the bucket biryani portion before ordering if value matters.