Local House Restaurant

Name: Local House Restaurant
Address: Historical Neighbourhood, LOCAL HOUSE - 51 - 65 Al Fahidi St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971544711100

Bur Dubai

Middle Eastern restaurant Open now 0 544 711 100

Local House Restaurant is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Bur Dubai where visitors can try camel dishes in a traditional setting. Reviews single out the camel burger and generous camel biryani, while the old-house atmosphere adds a cultural stop to a meal.

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4.5

★★★★★

1,257 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Camel dishes

One of the few Dubai restaurants where reviewers say you can try camel meat, including burgers, steaks, kebabs and biryani.

Camel burger

The camel burger has been described as juicy, tender and flavorful, with some diners comparing its taste more to beef than game meat.

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What to Eat at Local House Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Local 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 6

Camel burger Net +9

“The camel burger didnt taste like camel meat but more on beef. I think they did it on purpose since it was a cheeseburger. They didnt put much spices to it so it would taste like the original burgers. Nonetheless, the taste of camel meat was savory and smokey.”
Camel biryani Net +6

“The food was excellent and we had several different Camel dishes. Portions are huge so could possibly order one and share with two people. Especially the Camel Biryani.”
Camel steak Net +4

“I almost never order chicken in the restaurant but I ordered the chicken here because my family already ordered camel steak and lamb. To my surprise, the chicken is so tasty and of course the camel steak is unbelievable tender and delicious.”
Hummus Net +4

“All the crowd-pleasing Arabic favorites are here, hummus et al, and leave room for dessert.”
Camel milk ice cream Net +2

“The camel meat was tender and flavorful, while the camel milk ice cream was a creamy, delightful treat.”
Halloumi cheese Net +2

“My top recommendations: Hummus with Pita, Halloumi cheese, Camel meat biryani, kunafa dessert & their Karak tea! Hummus was so smooth and delicious that i devoured it clean with NOTHING left on plate. Halloumi is lovely but pls eat it with pita or carbs as it can be salty by eating it just like that.”

Honorable mentions (21)

Calamari appetizer Net +1

“We placed an order for a Calamari Appetizer (25Dhs), a Grilled Half-Chicken (65Dhs) and a Camel Sizzling (95Dhs). I was going to go for the Camel burger but gave the Sizzling a try at the waiters recommendation. The Calamari was delicious, it is served with ketchup, mayo and sweet and sour sauce.”
Camel kebab with iranian rice Net +1

“Ate 3 days here. Camel Briyani, Camel Kebab with Iranian Rice and we packed our dinner on Day 3. Portions are large. Crew is attentive and come to your table quickly. Thank you for the good food and smiles.”
Camel sizzling Net +1

“The Camel Sizzling was good, nothing out of this world. It is served with your choice of french fries or a generous portion of rice with some type of white sauce on the side that has a minty flavor and a salad that is delicious.”
Chicken liver Net +1

“The salad was well seasoned—maybe a touch too salty for some, but I found it just right. The soup complemented the meal well, and the chicken liver had an interesting taste, reminding me of shrimp or seafood.”
Eggplant paste Net +1

“we ate cold snacks here: hummus, eggplant paste and tabuleh. It was nice to sit here outside on a hot day.”
Eggs on bread Net +1

“We went around 12pm and tried to get the European breakfast but they didn’t have it available so after a bit of negotiation we were able to get eggs on bread to satisfy the kids.”
Fahsa with bread Net +1

“Steak was tasty and easy to eat, fahsa with bread was cool as well.”
Fresh hot arabic bread Net +1

“They kept us supplied with fresh hot Arabic bread.”
Fresh oven-baked bread Net +1

“For my meal, I tried chicken liver, camel meat biryani, taboula salad, fresh oven-baked bread, yogurt, and chutney. The presentation was impressive—everything looked fresh and appealing, especially the bread and salad.”
Grilled half-chicken Net +1

“The Grilled Half-Chicken was delicious and served with your choice of french fries or rice, it also comes with a sauce that really enhances the flavor of the chicken.”
Hamburger with fries Net +1

“The hamburger with fries was around 54-56 AED per person. They close at 10pm.”
Hummus with pita Net +1

“My top recommendations: Hummus with Pita, Halloumi cheese, Camel meat biryani, kunafa dessert & their Karak tea! Hummus was so smooth and delicious that i devoured it clean with NOTHING left on plate.”
Kibeth Net +1

“Fish and kibeth were ok but the most annoying thing was fighting flies while eating.”
Kunafa dessert Net +1

“My top recommendations: Hummus with Pita, Halloumi cheese, Camel meat biryani, kunafa dessert & their Karak tea! Hummus was so smooth and delicious that i devoured it clean with NOTHING left on plate. Halloumi is lovely but pls eat it with pita or carbs as it can be salty by eating it just like that. Camel meat biryani portion was generous and good to feed 3 pax at least 😜 Their Karak tea was amazing (no need for add sugar as the sweetness comes from the spices and taste perfectly!). To end it off, the kunafa dessert is not overly sweet and the rose water accompanies well with it!”
Lentil soup Net +1

“Lentil soup - tasty, but ~half of portion volume is potato”
Luqaimat Net +1

“Luqaimat was sweet and better than any other we had previously in Dubai.”
Mutton mandi Net +1

“mutton mandi was also delicious and authentic”
Oriental salad Net +1

“Oriental salad - good portion and good salad.”
Tabuleh Net +1

“we ate cold snacks here: hummus, eggplant paste and tabuleh. It was nice to sit here outside on a hot day.”
Tikka meat Net +1

“I came here only to taste the camel steak but I was so surprisingly pleased by the quality and taste that I ordered kebab and tikka meat as well.”
Camel meat with hummus Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Best option (which was available today - no sup) - camel meat with hummus - no seasoning in meat - so the meat taste can be tested. The portion of net is not big, but lavish amount of hummus.”

Drinks 2

Camel milk shake Net +1

“First time trying the camel meat, and it was good! It tasted like beef and I enjoyed the camel milk shake too!”
Karak tea Net +1

“My top recommendations: Hummus with Pita, Halloumi cheese, Camel meat biryani, kunafa dessert & their Karak tea! Hummus was so smooth and delicious that i devoured it clean with NOTHING left on plate. Halloumi is lovely but pls eat it with pita or carbs as it can be salty by eating it just like that. Camel meat biryani portion was generous and good to feed 3 pax at least 😜 Their Karak tea was amazing (no need for add sugar as the sweetness comes from the spices and taste perfectly!).”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 3

Camel milk Net −1

“They brought me complimentary desert and camel milk to try after I said I never tried it by would love to. Milk itself is too salty, but desert was also delicious and looked like a yellow layers of jello with cookie bottom.”
Fatayer Net −1

“To make matters worse, the food quality was subpar, and they even replaced the lamb chops with Fatayer in the platters I ordered.”
Lamb chops Net −1

“To make matters worse, the food quality was subpar, and they even replaced the lamb chops with Fatayer in the platters I ordered.”

Drinks 1

Moroccan tea Net −1

“Moroccan tea - is not Moroccan - it's black tea with just a few leaves of mint - doesn't with it and 100% not Moroccan style.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check availability. Ask about breakfast options before ordering: one review says the European breakfast was unavailable at lunchtime.

Confirm chops. If ordering camel chops, confirm whether the kitchen has the actual rib-style cut available rather than a ground patty.

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Practical details

Historical Neighbourhood, LOCAL HOUSE - 51 - 65 Al Fahidi St

Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi, Dubai

0 544 711 100

Mon	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent chops

One visitor received a ground camel patty instead of the expected rib-style chops and found it dry.

Long waits

Food has taken over 45 minutes during a busy visit, while another reviewer also found service slower than expected when the restaurant was not crowded.

Customer-reported prices

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

54-56 AED

hamburger with fries

“The hamburger with fries was around 54-56 AED per person”

Google review · March 2024

115 dirham

stake

“Price for stake 115 dirham, other 45-49”

Google review · May 2023

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The Bottom Line

Local House Restaurant is a Bur Dubai stop for Emirati and Middle Eastern food, especially if camel meat is on your list. You can order a camel burger, camel meat biryani, camel steak or camel kebab, then finish with desserts such as Othmaliya or kunafa. The menu also includes familiar Arabic dishes for anyone who is less adventurous.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a traditional local-house interior, wall paintings, rustic decoration and a peaceful terrace, with indoor and outdoor seating. Portions can be substantial: one family said the camel biryani could potentially be shared between two people.

Several first-time camel diners found the meat tender and enjoyable, and reviewers often mention friendly, attentive service. Expect some inconsistency. Camel chops have been served as a dry ground patty in one visit, while other diners found camel meat bland or a burger too gamey.

Food has also taken more than 45 minutes, and one reviewer reported menu changes and a wrong order. Parking around the busy area can be difficult; outdoor diners have also mentioned mosquitoes after sunset. Check dish availability and the cut of meat before ordering.