Tender Haneeth
The Haneeth shoulder is slow-cooked until tender, with reviewers also praising the ribs and smoky flavour.
Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب
Nad Al Hamar
Maraheb Restaurant is a Yemeni restaurant in Nad Al Hamar, known in reviews for mandi, haneeth and madhbi dishes. It is worth considering for tender shoulder or rib portions, generous rice-based meals and family seating that includes private rooms.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
4,284 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mandi Meat
Mutton mandi is repeatedly described as moist, tender and well matched with fragrant rice and tomato chutney.
Family Rooms
The restaurant has separate private mini rooms as well as open seating, making group and family meals easier.
Salta Fahta
Salta Fahta with freshly baked Yemeni flat bread was singled out as especially moist, spiced and well combined.
Good Value
Several reviews describe the portions as generous and the pricing as affordable, including a reported 300 AED meal for five people.
Tomato Sauce
The spicy tomato sauce is a useful accompaniment, especially with the chicken and rice.
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.
These items at Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Mandi Net +5
“Mandi was good, loved it.”
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“Mandi was good, loved it.”January 2022
“Authentic Yemeni Mandi experience. Maraheb is famous among locals and expats. We tried Madhbi and Mandi. Personally liked Mandi Meat more than Madhbi.”May 2022
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Madhbi chicken Net +4
“The Madhbi Chicken 🍗🔥 was equally outstanding. Perfectly grilled over an open flame, it had a wonderful smoky aroma and was cooked to perfection. The chicken was succulent, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the fragrant rice. 🍚👌”
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“The Madhbi Chicken 🍗🔥 was equally outstanding. Perfectly grilled over an open flame, it had a wonderful smoky aroma and was cooked to perfection. The chicken was succulent, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the fragrant rice. 🍚👌”June 2026
“The Madhbi Chicken was equally delightful grilled just right with crispy skin and soft, flavorful meat. The balance of spices was spot-on, giving it that authentic taste without being overpowering. 🍗✨”April 2026
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Madhbi Net +3
“Madhbi was just fine, not the best but yes you can enjoy food at the place.”
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“Madhbi was just fine, not the best but yes you can enjoy food at the place.”August 2022
“Must haves - mandhi/ madhbi. (Mutton) Perfectly balanced rice. Not too spicy. Mutton is so tender. Well cooked”September 2017
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Haneeth Net +2
“This places serves the best Haneeth. I have been a fan of Haneeth just cause of this place.”
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“This places serves the best Haneeth. I have been a fan of Haneeth just cause of this place.”February 2023
“😍 The highlight of my meal was definitely the Haneeth 🥩 incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with rich traditional flavors. Every bite melted in my mouth! 🤤✨”June 2026
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Madfoon Net +2
“Best Madfoon in town!”
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“Best Madfoon in town!”April 2019
“They serve great Madfoon & Zurbian too.”February 2023
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Mandi meat Net +2
“Juicy & tender mandi meat with the perfect rice combination.”
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Review excerpts
“Juicy & tender mandi meat with the perfect rice combination.”March 2019
“Authentic Yemeni Mandi experience. Maraheb is famous among locals and expats. We tried Madhbi and Mandi. Personally liked Mandi Meat more than Madhbi.”May 2022
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Mutton mandi Net +2
“This time I was on carnivores mode ;) had yummiest Mutton mandi - must ask for shoulder piece or ribs.. you will love… even their chicken was sooo yummy.. (forgot the dish name)”
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“This time I was on carnivores mode ;) had yummiest Mutton mandi - must ask for shoulder piece or ribs.. you will love… even their chicken was sooo yummy.. (forgot the dish name)”March 2022
“I'm new to Dubai and Mashallah this Yemeni cuisine place has an awesome Mutton Mandi.”July 2018
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Salta fahta Net +2
“This time we tried Salta Fahta which is basically shredded meat cooked with onion and spices in tomato sauce. It was served with freshly baked yemeni flat bread. This was the best thing we had in this restaurant, super moist, cooked with many spices and perfect combination with the bread !!”
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Review excerpts
“This time we tried Salta Fahta which is basically shredded meat cooked with onion and spices in tomato sauce. It was served with freshly baked yemeni flat bread. This was the best thing we had in this restaurant, super moist, cooked with many spices and perfect combination with the bread !!”November 2023
“Excellent Saltah Fahsah and Bread combo”March 2019
Honorable mentions (19)
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Cake with cream Net +1
“Kunafeh and Cake with cream is very delicious.”
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“Kunafeh and Cake with cream is very delicious.”October 2020
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Cheese samosa Net +1
“We ordered Madhbi Chicken and Cheese Samosa from Maraheb Restaurant, and everything was absolutely delicious! The food tasted fresh and authentic Yemeni cuisine.”
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“We ordered Madhbi Chicken and Cheese Samosa from Maraheb Restaurant, and everything was absolutely delicious! The food tasted fresh and authentic Yemeni cuisine.”June 2025
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Chicken soup Net +1
“The chicken soup was hot and tasty.”
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“The chicken soup was hot and tasty.”July 2021
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Fatoush Net +1
“And you have to try their fatoush it's delicious.”
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“And you have to try their fatoush it's delicious.”April 2021
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Fish Net +1
“If you want to try mandi, you must come here. All the food we have here are worth trying. ESP. The Mandi, fish and mutton rib are gorgeous.”
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“If you want to try mandi, you must come here. All the food we have here are worth trying. ESP. The Mandi, fish and mutton rib are gorgeous.”December 2023
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Fresh tomato chili sauce Net +1
“So good - it looks so simple but it’s so flavorful . Eating meat , rice and fresh tomato chili sauce is 💯 They have nice and cozy private room to eat as well , it’s also nice when you have guest !”
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“So good - it looks so simple but it’s so flavorful . Eating meat , rice and fresh tomato chili sauce is 💯 They have nice and cozy private room to eat as well , it’s also nice when you have guest !”February 2022
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Fresh tomato chutney Net +1
“If you want to have one of the best mandi rice in Dubai do visit here! Good amount of proportion for rice and the mutton was cook till perfection with all the flavours and tender to the core, perfectly moistured and roasted, it was served with fresh tomato chutney which was a ball park eating, overall recommended !”
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“If you want to have one of the best mandi rice in Dubai do visit here! Good amount of proportion for rice and the mutton was cook till perfection with all the flavours and tender to the core, perfectly moistured and roasted, it was served with fresh tomato chutney which was a ball park eating, overall recommended !”April 2025
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Grilled fish Net +1
“Maraheb Restaurant in NAD AL HAMAR, Dubai, not only excels in delivering an authentic taste of Yemen through its delectable Mandi, grilled fish, and mutton zurbian but also stands out for being relatively affordable.”
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“Maraheb Restaurant in NAD AL HAMAR, Dubai, not only excels in delivering an authentic taste of Yemen through its delectable Mandi, grilled fish, and mutton zurbian but also stands out for being relatively affordable.”November 2023
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Haneeth shoulder Net +1
“The Haneeth Shoulder was simply outstanding slow cooked to perfection, juicy, and tender enough to fall off the bone.”
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“The Haneeth Shoulder was simply outstanding slow cooked to perfection, juicy, and tender enough to fall off the bone.”April 2026
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Hummus with meat Net +1
“Average Mandi, but the hummus with meat was a 10/10”
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“Average Mandi, but the hummus with meat was a 10/10”July 2026
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Kunafeh Net +1
“Kunafeh and Cake with cream is very delicious.”
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“Kunafeh and Cake with cream is very delicious.”October 2020
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Madbi Net +1
“Their Mandi and Madbi is also good.”
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“Their Mandi and Madbi is also good.”October 2024
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Madhboon Net +1
“Ordered the machine and the madhboon Good quality of meat and quality, comes with a soup, sauce and salad. Tasty but have had better”
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“Ordered the machine and the madhboon Good quality of meat and quality, comes with a soup, sauce and salad. Tasty but have had better”December 2025
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Mandhi Net +1
“Must haves - mandhi/ madhbi. (Mutton) Perfectly balanced rice. Not too spicy. Mutton is so tender. Well cooked”
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“Must haves - mandhi/ madhbi. (Mutton) Perfectly balanced rice. Not too spicy. Mutton is so tender. Well cooked”September 2017
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Mutton rib Net +1
“If you want to try mandi, you must come here. All the food we have here are worth trying. ESP. The Mandi, fish and mutton rib are gorgeous.”
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“If you want to try mandi, you must come here. All the food we have here are worth trying. ESP. The Mandi, fish and mutton rib are gorgeous.”December 2023
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Mutton zurbian Net +1
“Maraheb Restaurant in NAD AL HAMAR, Dubai, not only excels in delivering an authentic taste of Yemen through its delectable Mandi, grilled fish, and mutton zurbian but also stands out for being relatively affordable.”
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“Maraheb Restaurant in NAD AL HAMAR, Dubai, not only excels in delivering an authentic taste of Yemen through its delectable Mandi, grilled fish, and mutton zurbian but also stands out for being relatively affordable.”November 2023
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Ribs haneeth Net +1
“Love the ribs Haneeth 💯”
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“Love the ribs Haneeth 💯”February 2023
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Spicy tomato sauce Net +1
“The chicken is my favorite and its very tender. It comes with a spicy tomato sauce that goes well with the rice.”
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“The chicken is my favorite and its very tender. It comes with a spicy tomato sauce that goes well with the rice.”August 2024
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Zurbian Net +1
“They serve great Madfoon & Zurbian too.”
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“They serve great Madfoon & Zurbian too.”February 2023
What to Avoid (5)
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Burnt chicken Net −1
“However, I was extremely disappointed to receive a burnt chicken, which was completely inedible. The quality was unacceptable, and I had no choice but to discard it.”
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“However, I was extremely disappointed to receive a burnt chicken, which was completely inedible. The quality was unacceptable, and I had no choice but to discard it.”February 2025
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Cream kunafa Net −1
“i ordered a cream kunafa and ut was just kunafa no cream absolutely pathetic and disheartening”
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“i ordered a cream kunafa and ut was just kunafa no cream absolutely pathetic and disheartening”September 2025
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Hummus Net −1
“The hummus is not my favorite.”
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“The hummus is not my favorite.”August 2024
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Lamb khanith Net −1
“We ordered lamb khanith, and unfortunately the lamb, the rice, and even the soup all appeared to be spoiled. The food had a bad smell and taste, making it unsafe to eat.”
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“We ordered lamb khanith, and unfortunately the lamb, the rice, and even the soup all appeared to be spoiled. The food had a bad smell and taste, making it unsafe to eat.”July 2026
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Lentil soup Net −1
“I also wouldn’t recommend the lentil soup”
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Critical review excerpts
“I also wouldn’t recommend the lentil soup”August 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Shoulder. For mutton mandi, ask for the shoulder or ribs; a reviewer specifically recommended those cuts for a more enjoyable meal.
Arrive Early. Go around 6–7 pm if you want the widest choice, as busy days can sell out of certain dishes.
Ask Spicy. Ask for chilli sauce if you prefer extra heat; it may not arrive automatically with the meal.
Check Seating. For a family or group, ask about the private mini rooms; the restaurant also has open-area tables.
Use Entertainer. Check the Entertainer app before ordering, as one reviewer said it made the meal more economical.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rebat St
Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Quality Swings
Recent delivery reviews include reports of spoiled smells and tastes in lamb, rice and soup, raising a serious quality-control concern.
Cold Orders
Some delivered meals arrived cold, with one reviewer also describing hard chicken and dry kunafa.
Cooking Issues
One customer reported chicken that was not completely cooked, while another received burnt chicken.
Rice Balance
Some diners found the rice quantity low, while another felt there was too much rice compared with the meat.
Dessert Complaints
Kunafa reviews are inconsistent, including complaints about dry texture, old oil and a cream kunafa arriving without cream.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100DHS
meal for two people
“For two people it would come to 100DHS”Google review · October 2020
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The Bottom Line
Maraheb Restaurant is a Yemeni dining option in Nad Al Hamar, with reviews centred on mandi, haneeth, madhbi and other rice-and-meat dishes. The clearest draw is the slow-cooked Haneeth shoulder: one reviewer found it juicy and tender enough to fall off the bone. Mutton mandi, madhbi chicken and Salta Fahta with Yemeni flat bread are also useful choices to consider.
The setting suits families and groups, with open tables plus private mini rooms. Reviews also mention Arabic seating, a spacious layout and a welcoming atmosphere. Portions are often described as generous and prices as affordable; one older review reported 300 AED for five people, while another put a two-person meal at 100 DHS.
There is a practical caveat with consistency, particularly for delivery. Recent customers reported cold food, hard or undercooked chicken, spoiled smells and tastes, and disappointing sweets. Kunafa has received both praise and complaints, including dry texture and a cream version arriving without cream.
If visiting in person, arriving around 6–7 pm may give you a better chance of finding the full menu, and it is worth asking for shoulder or ribs, extra chilli sauce and the family-room options.