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Mutton haneeth shoulder and ribs are specifically recommended by one reviewer.
Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب
Trade Centre
Maraheb is a Yemeni restaurant in Trade Centre serving mandi-style Arabic food, with dishes such as mutton haneeth, mandi and madbhi. Reviews make it worth considering for generous portions, soups and desserts including kunafa, though the Trade Centre branch has recurring comfort and consistency concerns.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
985 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arabic Menu
The menu includes a broad selection of Arabic dishes, with soup and Arabic salads served alongside some meals.
Desserts
Kunafa, basbousa, cheesecake and saffron cake all receive positive mentions in separate reviews.
Portions
One reviewer found the portions generous relative to the price, while another described the food as good quantity and taste.
Access
Reviews mention paid parking in front, wheelchair-friendly access and a separate family seating area.
What to Eat at Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب 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 Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب, 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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Haneeth Net +2
“They Serve Good Meat Dish Name Haneeth Or حنيذ , highly recommended !”
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Review excerpts
“They Serve Good Meat Dish Name Haneeth Or حنيذ , highly recommended !”May 2022
“Best place to have Mandi,Madhbi, Hanith and seltah. Everything in this restaurant is very delicious and full of taste. Must try for everyone who is looking for an authentic Arabic experience. P.S picture of me having hanith yesterday.”July 2020
Honorable mentions (17)
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Basbousa Net +1
“The quality is sub standard!! Need to work on your quality!! Only thing good was the Basbousa.”
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Review excerpts
“The quality is sub standard!! Need to work on your quality!! Only thing good was the Basbousa.”September 2023
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Cheesecake Net +1
“One of the best and tastiest cheesecake I've ever had.”
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“One of the best and tastiest cheesecake I've ever had.”March 2022
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Chicken manthi Net +1
“Good one. Good taste and delicious 😋 tried both lamb and chicken manthi.”
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“Good one. Good taste and delicious 😋 tried both lamb and chicken manthi.”March 2021
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Fattush Net +1
“Loved the food. Ordered zorbian meat and fattush. Best taste. They have offer for dessert buy 1 get 1 free for kunafa and other sweets.”
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“Loved the food. Ordered zorbian meat and fattush. Best taste. They have offer for dessert buy 1 get 1 free for kunafa and other sweets.”March 2022
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Haneth mandi shoulder Net +1
“Best mandi restaurant. Loved their haneth mandi shoulder. Limited seating area though and crowded on fridays”
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“Best mandi restaurant. Loved their haneth mandi shoulder. Limited seating area though and crowded on fridays”May 2021
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Khunafa cream Net +1
“For desserts i had khunafa original and cream, both were really delicious.”
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“For desserts i had khunafa original and cream, both were really delicious.”November 2023
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Khunafa original Net +1
“For desserts i had khunafa original and cream, both were really delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“For desserts i had khunafa original and cream, both were really delicious.”November 2023
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Lamb manthi Net +1
“Good one. Good taste and delicious 😋 tried both lamb and chicken manthi.”
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“Good one. Good taste and delicious 😋 tried both lamb and chicken manthi.”March 2021
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Mandi/madfoun Net +1
“Our recent visit at Shk Zayed Road , we love their soup , fish varieties and of course mandi/madfoun.”
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“Our recent visit at Shk Zayed Road , we love their soup , fish varieties and of course mandi/madfoun.”September 2021
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Mazbi chicken Net +1
“I tried the Mazbi Chicken its nice but it has lack of flavour in some of rice ... i think it can be better if its spiced well.”
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“I tried the Mazbi Chicken its nice but it has lack of flavour in some of rice ... i think it can be better if its spiced well.”May 2019
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Mutton haneeth ribs Net +1
“One of the best Arabic Food Restaurants in UAE. mutton haneeth shoulder and ribs the recommended ones.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Arabic Food Restaurants in UAE. mutton haneeth shoulder and ribs the recommended ones.”September 2024
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Mutton haneeth shoulder Net +1
“One of the best Arabic Food Restaurants in UAE. mutton haneeth shoulder and ribs the recommended ones.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Arabic Food Restaurants in UAE. mutton haneeth shoulder and ribs the recommended ones.”September 2024
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“We ordered mutton Mandi, mutton tasty.. rice 10/3 ok.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered mutton Mandi, mutton tasty.. rice 10/3 ok.”February 2024
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Saffron cake Net +1
“The saffron cake was to die for, with the soft cake and rich saffron milk, its a delight to anyone of any age group. They also offer a wide selection of food items at pretty reasonable prices. Do try the saffron cake as I'm sure you wouldn't get it anywhere else in the world.”
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“The saffron cake was to die for, with the soft cake and rich saffron milk, its a delight to anyone of any age group. They also offer a wide selection of food items at pretty reasonable prices. Do try the saffron cake as I'm sure you wouldn't get it anywhere else in the world.”March 2022
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Seltah Net +1
“Best place to have Mandi,Madhbi, Hanith and seltah. Everything in this restaurant is very delicious and full of taste. Must try for everyone who is looking for an authentic Arabic experience. P.S picture of me having hanith yesterday.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best place to have Mandi,Madhbi, Hanith and seltah. Everything in this restaurant is very delicious and full of taste. Must try for everyone who is looking for an authentic Arabic experience. P.S picture of me having hanith yesterday.”July 2020
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Zorbian meat Net +1
“Loved the food. Ordered zorbian meat and fattush. Best taste. They have offer for dessert buy 1 get 1 free for kunafa and other sweets.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the food. Ordered zorbian meat and fattush. Best taste. They have offer for dessert buy 1 get 1 free for kunafa and other sweets.”March 2022
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Chicken mamdi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Supposed to be a good restaurant, but turn out to be average. We ordered chicken Mamdi, which was fine. The service was below average AC was not working and Managment had mode no alternate arrangement.”
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What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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Cheese kunafa Net −1
“We ordered a mutton madhfoon , the rice was very less! And one of the biggest joke was there is a offer buy one kuafa get one Kunafa free! But the staff don’t know about the offer , the waiter said they can’t give you extra kunafa 😂😂😂 we ordered cheese kunafa there is no cheese inside it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s 16 aed 🤷🏼♂️🤔”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a mutton madhfoon , the rice was very less! And one of the biggest joke was there is a offer buy one kuafa get one Kunafa free! But the staff don’t know about the offer , the waiter said they can’t give you extra kunafa 😂😂😂 we ordered cheese kunafa there is no cheese inside it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s 16 aed 🤷🏼♂️🤔”February 2022
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Chicken madbhi Net −1
“We have tried chicken Madbhi ,this branch was the worst than any other branch, The rice was very hard and there is no flavor in it, also the side salad quantity was 👎🏻. For the price am not recommend to visit this branch.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We have tried chicken Madbhi ,this branch was the worst than any other branch, The rice was very hard and there is no flavor in it, also the side salad quantity was 👎🏻. For the price am not recommend to visit this branch.”October 2023
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“In a week 4 5 times ordering home from delivero i love the food most of times mostly the hanit but yesterday i ordered grilled chicken comes over cooked like they Rea heated many times i did not enjoyed it please look forward. Thank you.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“In a week 4 5 times ordering home from delivero i love the food most of times mostly the hanit but yesterday i ordered grilled chicken comes over cooked like they Rea heated many times i did not enjoyed it please look forward. Thank you.”June 2024
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Hanit Net −1
“In a week 4 5 times ordering home from delivero i love the food most of times mostly the hanit but yesterday i ordered grilled chicken comes over cooked like they Rea heated many times i did not enjoyed it please look forward. Thank you.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“In a week 4 5 times ordering home from delivero i love the food most of times mostly the hanit but yesterday i ordered grilled chicken comes over cooked like they Rea heated many times i did not enjoyed it please look forward. Thank you.”June 2024
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Hanith shoulder Net −1
“I ordere for delivery a hanith shoulder, the meat portion was a bit small, and the taste was catastrophic!”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordere for delivery a hanith shoulder, the meat portion was a bit small, and the taste was catastrophic!”May 2024
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Lamb shank style mandi Net −1
“I had the lamb shank style mandi which had zero flavour, very disappointing. Asked for salt and it was never provided.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had the lamb shank style mandi which had zero flavour, very disappointing. Asked for salt and it was never provided.”June 2022
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Mandy Net −1
“the rice was average, tomatoes chutney had a big chunk of tomato in it which took 50% of the container it came in, i ordered caramelized onions on the side which was all sticky , it’s the first time i had a bad mandy experience, never ordering again from this place.”
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Critical review excerpts
“the rice was average, tomatoes chutney had a big chunk of tomato in it which took 50% of the container it came in, i ordered caramelized onions on the side which was all sticky , it’s the first time i had a bad mandy experience, never ordering again from this place.”May 2024
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Mutton madhfoon Net −1
“We ordered a mutton madhfoon , the rice was very less! And one of the biggest joke was there is a offer buy one kuafa get one Kunafa free! But the staff don’t know about the offer , the waiter said they can’t give you extra kunafa 😂😂😂 we ordered cheese kunafa there is no cheese inside it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s 16 aed 🤷🏼♂️🤔 The mutton quality it’s very bad , totally the food was very bad ! Before it was not like”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a mutton madhfoon , the rice was very less! And one of the biggest joke was there is a offer buy one kuafa get one Kunafa free! But the staff don’t know about the offer , the waiter said they can’t give you extra kunafa 😂😂😂 we ordered cheese kunafa there is no cheese inside it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s 16 aed 🤷🏼♂️🤔 The mutton quality it’s very bad , totally the food was very bad ! Before it was not like”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. Ask what is available before ordering, especially after 8 pm, when one reviewer found most dishes sold out.
Check AC. If dining in, check the air conditioning first; several visits were disrupted by excessive heat and humidity.
Ask Portions. Confirm the meat portion when ordering, since reviews describe small servings and pieces containing mostly bones.
Use Offers. Check the Entertainer app for selected main-course offers before paying.
Expect Crowds. Seating can be limited and Fridays may be crowded, so choose a quieter time if you want to dine in.
Plan Access. There is paid parking in front, but the washroom is upstairs and one review notes no elevator to the first floor.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Aspin Residential Tower - 1 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
Common Concerns
Poor AC
Multiple diners reported broken or weak air conditioning, making the restaurant uncomfortably hot and humid.
Rice Quality
Rice quality is inconsistent, with reports of bland, hard or unusual-tasting rice.
No Floor Seating
This branch has no floor seating, which matters to diners seeking a traditional mandi setup.
Service Issues
Some reviews describe below-average service, missed orders, rude interactions and limited help when dishes were unavailable.
Food Inconsistency
Several delivery and dine-in reports mention dry or overcooked meat, small portions and food that tasted below standard.
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The Bottom Line
Maraheb is a Yemeni restaurant in Trade Centre aimed at diners looking for mandi-style Arabic meals. The review trail points to mutton haneeth, mutton mandi, chicken madbhi and soup as the main reasons to consider it, while Arabic salads and desserts such as kunafa add useful sides and finishes. Some diners also praise the bread, fresh juices and saffron cake.
The food is not consistently received. Several customers enjoyed the lamb, haneeth and mandi, and one called the portions generous for the price. Others found the rice bland, hard or oddly flavoured, with complaints about dry chicken, small meat portions and bones.
Delivery results are similarly mixed: regular customers report enjoying haneeth, while another received overcooked grilled chicken. The branch's biggest practical weakness is the dining environment. Repeated reviews mention weak or absent AC, humidity, leaking water and even insects.
There is no floor seating, and service feedback ranges from attentive and kind to missed orders, sold-out dishes and rude interactions. Check availability and the AC before settling in, especially later in the evening. Paid parking is available in front, wheelchair-friendly access is mentioned, and an Entertainer offer may apply to selected dishes.