Madfoon Al Sadda - Jumeira مدفون السده - جميره

Madfoon Al Sadda - Jumeira مدفون السده - جميره

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant Closed 04 343 5544

Madfoon Al Sadda is a Yemeni cuisine restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for traditional rice-and-meat dishes such as madfoon and mandi. Reviews also point to generous portions, floor seating and private family areas, with kunafa often chosen to finish the meal.

Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
3,983 ratings
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65%
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18%
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7%
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6%

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The Good Stuff

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Tender meats

Meat madfoon, mazbi and haneeth are repeatedly praised for tender, slow-cooked texture and deep flavour.

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Flavourful rice

Several reviews highlight well-cooked, fragrant rice, including versions with spices, raisins and Bukhari seasoning.

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What to Eat at Madfoon Al Sadda - Jumeira مدفون السده - جميره

These items at Madfoon Al Sadda - Jumeira مدفون السده - جميره got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Aryan laban Net +1
    “The aryan laban is must try, it was unique taste of laban with mint, i enjoyed every single food in the restaurant.”
  2. Bukhari rice Net +1
    “Visited madfoon al sadda and ordered the Hadramot chicken as takeaway: the chicken is chargrilled with Bukhari rice (the rice is bit spicy). The chicken is so juicy and delicious. It’s marinated with spices and sauce. I can say it’s super delicious and the rice is excellent.”
  3. Chicken madfoon Net +1
    “Madfoon Al Sadda in Dubai’s Umm Suqeim is a cozy two‑story Yemeni eatery famed for its tender lamb or chicken Madfoon and Mandi over spiced rice. Traditional majlis seating, generous portions, bottomless tea & kunafa mean authentic, flavorful Arabian dining in a warm family vibe. ”
  4. Chicken zorbian Net +1
    “We tried chicken zorbian The chicken was totally juicy with perfect taste.”
  5. Curry seafood Net +1
    “Everything is delicious, and the curry seafood is my best love now 😋”
  6. Goat shoulder Net +1
    “I had goat shoulder and some salat. The flavours went great together and it was delicious.”
  7. Gozi meat Net +1
    “Gozi meat and madfoon meat was incredibly tasty and delicious, the food was served hot and fresh, the meat was cooked very well, that by a single touch it was getting melted in hand and it was mouth watering.”
  8. Hadramot chicken Net +1
    “Visited madfoon al sadda and ordered the Hadramot chicken as takeaway: the chicken is chargrilled with Bukhari rice (the rice is bit spicy). The chicken is so juicy and delicious.”
  9. Haneeth rib Net +1
    “My favorite dish there is the Haneeth rib (حنيث ضلع).”
  10. Kunafa original Net +1
    “The dessert kunafa original is superb served with Karak tea. Crunchy outside and creamy inside. Recommended!!”
Honorable mentions (27)
  1. Kunafa with cream Net +1
    “The Kunafa with Cream was fabulous, crunchy stuffed with hot cream.”
  2. Kunafah Net +1
    “We recently tried the kunafah at Madfoon Al Sadda in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, and it was one of the best we've had—warm, perfectly crunchy on top with that signature kataifi pastry, and super gooey inside thanks to the creamy cheese filling that wasn't overly sweet.”
  3. Lamb madfoon Net +1
    “Madfoon Al Sadda in Dubai’s Umm Suqeim is a cozy two‑story Yemeni eatery famed for its tender lamb or chicken Madfoon and Mandi over spiced rice. Traditional majlis seating, generous portions, bottomless tea & kunafa mean authentic, flavorful Arabian dining in a warm family vibe. ”
  4. Lamb mazbi Net +1
    “Man, this is the best lamb Mazbi I've ever tried..both me and my wife love it alot.”
  5. Madfoon meat Net +1
    “Gozi meat and madfoon meat was incredibly tasty and delicious, the food was served hot and fresh, the meat was cooked very well, that by a single touch it was getting melted in hand and it was mouth watering.”
  6. Madfoun Net +1
    “I tried Madfoun and Madghout meat and both are great and recommended.”
  7. Madghout meat Net +1
    “I tried Madfoun and Madghout meat and both are great and recommended.”
  8. Madhfoon Net +1
    “This time we tried madhfoon.. It was tasty and their kunafa is excellent.”
  9. Mandi Net +1
    “I recently visited and had an incredible experience with their Mandi. From the moment I walked in, everything exceeded my expectations.The taste of the food was absolutely delicious—perfectly spiced, tender meat, and fragrant rice that complemented each other so well. The portion size was generous, and the presentation was simple yet appealing, keeping the traditional style intact.”
  10. Mandi rice Net +1
    “The guy at cashier advised me to take half bukhari rice since it’s spicy and half mandi rice.”
  11. Meat mandi Net +1
    “As for the food, it's really delicious and fresh, especially the Roca salad and the meat mandi.”
  12. Meat mandi with honey Net +1
    “Must try: the Meat Mandi with Honey, incredibly tender and full of flavor. Highly recommended!”
  13. Meat mathbi Net +1
    “Highly recommend their meat mathbi, which is tender and runs out early so don't be late.”
  14. Meat mazbi Net +1
    “We ordered Meat Mazbi and it was superb, the meat was cooked to perfection.”
  15. Meat mazbi with bukhari rice Net +1
    “- Meat mazbi with bukhari rice - Sea bream and prawns with rice - Muqalqal with bread - Kunafa (best ever, beats even a sweets shop or bakery for this) Service is ok, could’ve been a lot better, not bad but food is the best I’ve ever had in Dubai.”
  16. Muqalqal with bread Net +1
    “- Meat mazbi with bukhari rice - Sea bream and prawns with rice - Muqalqal with bread - Kunafa (best ever, beats even a sweets shop or bakery for this) Service is ok, could’ve been a lot better, not bad but food is the best I’ve ever had in Dubai.”
  17. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “Mashallah food chicken mandi or mutton biryani very good.”
  18. Pistachio cream version Net +1
    “The pistachio cream version we went for hit all the right spots: authentic Arabic style, generous portion, and just the right balance of crunch, chew, and sweetness that made us want seconds.”
  19. Roca salad Net +1
    “As for the food, it's really delicious and fresh, especially the Roca salad and the meat mandi.”
  20. Salmon Net +1
    “And don’t forget to take the salmon one of the best dishes.”
  21. Sea bream Net +1
    “I took the meat madfoon was special and the sea bream was fresh form the sea to the oven .”
  22. Sea bream and prawns with rice Net +1
    “- Meat mazbi with bukhari rice - Sea bream and prawns with rice - Muqalqal with bread - Kunafa (best ever, beats even a sweets shop or bakery for this) Service is ok, could’ve been a lot better, not bad but food is the best I’ve ever had in Dubai.”
  23. Seafood in curry cream sauce Net +1
    “We also tried their seafood in curry cream sauce, and it was surprisingly very good. Even though it is not the kind of dish you would usually expect from a traditional restaurant like this, they made it in a really tasty way. The seafood was cooked very well, and the sauce was rich and delicious.”
  24. Soup of meat mandi Net +1
    “They served us with complimentary soup of meat mandi, it was spicy and good.”
  25. Spicy mandi Net +1
    “The spicy mandi was the highlight – beautifully spiced, aromatic, and served with perfectly cooked rice and tender meat that just falls off the bone. The level of spice was just right – enough to excite your taste buds without overwhelming the flavors.”
  26. Umm ali Net +1
    “We tried Umm Ali for deserts, and it was great as well.”
  27. Watercress salad Net +1
    “The watercress salad was also so tasteful with pomegranate sauce, also a must try.”

Drinks 1

  1. Mint black tea Net +1
    “At last we were served with mint black tea for free, it was flavorful and clean our stomach from the food oil.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Abgoosht Net −1
    “The abgoosht had a strong cumin taste, the meat was completely bland, and it didn’t taste like lamb at all.”
  2. Cheese kunafa Net −1
    “For desert we ordered cheese kunafa, the cheese was not good, as the cheese needed to be chewed a-lot and it was not getting chewed, the cheese seemed not to suit the kunafa sweet.”
  3. Madhbi chicken Net −1
    “The Madhbi chicken was disappointing—the rice was plain and lacked flavor, and the chicken itself was baby chick , dry, and tasted more like fried than properly grilled.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive early. Come before peak periods if you want the popular meat mathbi, which one reviewer says runs out early.

2

Choose upstairs. If you are dining alone or want more privacy, ask about the separate upstairs rooms and family seating.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeria Rd,Umm Suqeim 1,Near Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
04 343 5544
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Multiple reviews report long waits for food, table service, bill payment or requested items, especially when crowded.

Inconsistent chicken

Some diners found the chicken dry, plain or closer to fried than properly grilled.

Customer-reported prices

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

17 AED

yogurt

“Even basic side dishes that usually come with mandi, like yogurt, are charged separately—at 17 AED, which feels excessive”
Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line

Madfoon Al Sadda is a Yemeni restaurant in Umm Suqeim built around mandi, madfoon, mazbi and haneeth. The strongest reviews focus on meat: lamb and mutton are often described as tender, with some portions large enough for two. The rice also gets specific praise, from fragrant mandi rice to Bukhari rice and versions containing raisins.

There is more choice than the core meat plates. Reviews mention sea bream, prawns and seafood in curry cream sauce, while ayran, salads and complimentary meat broth are popular accompaniments. Kunafa is a major draw after the meal: the pistachio version is described as warm, crunchy and filled with creamy, not-too-sweet cheese.

Seating ranges from regular tables to floor seating, private rooms and upstairs family sections, making the setting useful for groups or diners seeking privacy. Service is the main variable. Some visits were quick and attentive, but others involved long waits, slow clearing, missed items or a wrong order, particularly when crowded.

Parking can also be difficult at peak times, with limited nearby spaces and reported valet charges. Meat mathbi may sell out early, so arriving ahead of the rush is sensible. Check the receipt before leaving, and leave room for kunafa.

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