Tender Lamb
The lamb has been described as fall-off-the-bone tender, especially in haneeth dishes.
Maraheb Restaurant || مطعم مراحب
Al Safa
Maraheb is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Safa serving traditional dishes such as mandi, kabsa, haneeth and madhbi. Reviews highlight tender lamb and charcoal-grilled chicken, with family seating and private indoor spaces available.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
2,755 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Madhbi
Spicy chicken madhbi is praised for being charcoal-grilled, juicy and well-seasoned, with kabsa rice alongside.
Fresh Delivery
One delivery review reported receiving chicken mandi fresh and hot, with soup, vegetables and red sauce included.
Family Seating
The restaurant has tables and chairs as well as a separate seating area for families.
Parking Available
Reviews mention plenty of paid parking, including spaces behind the restaurant.
Quick Add-ons
A lunch review says the main dishes and additional orders were prepared without delay.
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!
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Hanith Net +1
“We finished two plates of Hanith and Mandi that was really good.”
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“We finished two plates of Hanith and Mandi that was really good.”April 2026
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Hanith meat(shoulder) Net +1
“Ordered mandi meat & hanith meat(shoulder). Both were juicy,tender & perfectly cooked each having it's unique different flavor. Hanith meat was crispy fried sort of while mandi one was steam roasted.”
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“Ordered mandi meat & hanith meat(shoulder). Both were juicy,tender & perfectly cooked each having it's unique different flavor. Hanith meat was crispy fried sort of while mandi one was steam roasted.”January 2021
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Kabsa rice Net +1
“The accompanying Kabsa rice is the perfect complement, making the entire meal absolutely satisfying.”
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“The accompanying Kabsa rice is the perfect complement, making the entire meal absolutely satisfying.”June 2026
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Lamb hanith Net +1
“Great place for Yemeni and Arabic food. Convenient location with easy parking but can be very busy during peak dining time. Staff very helpful and attentive. Loved their Lamb Hanith and Chicken Madhbi..1 of the best place for Yemeni food in Dubai..”
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“Great place for Yemeni and Arabic food. Convenient location with easy parking but can be very busy during peak dining time. Staff very helpful and attentive. Loved their Lamb Hanith and Chicken Madhbi..1 of the best place for Yemeni food in Dubai..”January 2020
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Lamb shoulder mandi Net +1
“Best Mandi place in my opinion. Seating area is really clean and wide open. Ambiance is good too. Their lamb shoulder Mandi is BOMB!! Always love going there.”
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“Best Mandi place in my opinion. Seating area is really clean and wide open. Ambiance is good too. Their lamb shoulder Mandi is BOMB!! Always love going there.”February 2019
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Mandi fahsa Net +1
“Yemni cuisine with variety between lamb and chicken ,Good service friendly staff ,We have ordered Mandi Fahsa with rocket salad and all taste good ,Available parking space at the back of the restaurant ,Private rooms are available ,Average prices ,Located in Shaikh Zayed Road”
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“Yemni cuisine with variety between lamb and chicken ,Good service friendly staff ,We have ordered Mandi Fahsa with rocket salad and all taste good ,Available parking space at the back of the restaurant ,Private rooms are available ,Average prices ,Located in Shaikh Zayed Road”October 2018
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Mandi meat Net +1
“Ordered mandi meat & hanith meat(shoulder). Both were juicy,tender & perfectly cooked each having it's unique different flavor. Hanith meat was crispy fried sort of while mandi one was steam roasted.”
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“Ordered mandi meat & hanith meat(shoulder). Both were juicy,tender & perfectly cooked each having it's unique different flavor. Hanith meat was crispy fried sort of while mandi one was steam roasted.”January 2021
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Meat hanith Net +1
“We ordered Meat Hanith and Meat Ribs mandi and really enjoyed it Overall it was very good experience The meat comes with fat so you need to find out ways to take out the actual meat out of it.”
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“We ordered Meat Hanith and Meat Ribs mandi and really enjoyed it Overall it was very good experience The meat comes with fat so you need to find out ways to take out the actual meat out of it.”September 2024
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Meat mandi Net +1
“Delicious arabic cusine. We love meat mandi like madfoon. Amazing experience for food lovers.”
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“Delicious arabic cusine. We love meat mandi like madfoon. Amazing experience for food lovers.”April 2026
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Meat ribs mandi Net +1
“We ordered Meat Hanith and Meat Ribs mandi and really enjoyed it Overall it was very good experience The meat comes with fat so you need to find out ways to take out the actual meat out of it.”
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“We ordered Meat Hanith and Meat Ribs mandi and really enjoyed it Overall it was very good experience The meat comes with fat so you need to find out ways to take out the actual meat out of it.”September 2024
Honorable mentions (3)
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Meat zorbian Net +1
“Ordered meat zorbian n fathoush. Zorbian was soooo tasty.Best i had till now.”
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“Ordered meat zorbian n fathoush. Zorbian was soooo tasty.Best i had till now.”March 2022
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Rocket salad Net +1
“Yemni cuisine with variety between lamb and chicken ,Good service friendly staff ,We have ordered Mandi Fahsa with rocket salad and all taste good ,Available parking space at the back of the restaurant ,Private rooms are available ,Average prices ,Located in Shaikh Zayed Road”
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“Yemni cuisine with variety between lamb and chicken ,Good service friendly staff ,We have ordered Mandi Fahsa with rocket salad and all taste good ,Available parking space at the back of the restaurant ,Private rooms are available ,Average prices ,Located in Shaikh Zayed Road”October 2018
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Spicy chicken madhbi Net +1
“I have been a regular customer at Maraheb Restaurant, Al Safa for quite some time, Their Spicy Chicken Madhbi is simply outstanding! The chicken is perfectly charcoal-grilled, incredibly juicy, and seasoned with an amazing blend of spices that gives it an authentic and unforgettable flavor.”
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“I have been a regular customer at Maraheb Restaurant, Al Safa for quite some time, Their Spicy Chicken Madhbi is simply outstanding! The chicken is perfectly charcoal-grilled, incredibly juicy, and seasoned with an amazing blend of spices that gives it an authentic and unforgettable flavor.”June 2026
What to Avoid (10)
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Chicken madbi Net −1
“The Chicken Madbi smelled rotten as soon as I opened the box. The odor was so bad it felt like spoiled meat. The chicken was extremely dry, rubbery, and clearly not fresh — almost like it was reheated old stock.”
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“The Chicken Madbi smelled rotten as soon as I opened the box. The odor was so bad it felt like spoiled meat. The chicken was extremely dry, rubbery, and clearly not fresh — almost like it was reheated old stock.”January 2026
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Fahsa Net −1
“I tried the Nahith meat and Fahsa. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing: 1. The portion of rice was the smallest I’ve ever received from a restaurant in the UAE. 2. The meat had an unpleasant smell. 3. The Fahsa had a bitter taste that made it hard to eat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I tried the Nahith meat and Fahsa. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing: 1. The portion of rice was the smallest I’ve ever received from a restaurant in the UAE. 2. The meat had an unpleasant smell. 3. The Fahsa had a bitter taste that made it hard to eat.”May 2025
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Fish Net −1
“Very upset about the drop in quality. Today’s order was awful. The fish was not cooked well and one of the sauces was missing. This used to be our go to Mandi restaurant but the quality is so bad everytime we order.”
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“Very upset about the drop in quality. Today’s order was awful. The fish was not cooked well and one of the sauces was missing. This used to be our go to Mandi restaurant but the quality is so bad everytime we order.”April 2026
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“Frankly, Maraheb Restaurant disappointed me. I ordered several times, and the last time was last night. I ordered grilled chicken, and the chicken was dry, as if it was old and cold, and there was dry, old rice hanging on it, and I did not order rice at all, as if it was taken from an old plate.”
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“Frankly, Maraheb Restaurant disappointed me. I ordered several times, and the last time was last night. I ordered grilled chicken, and the chicken was dry, as if it was old and cold, and there was dry, old rice hanging on it, and I did not order rice at all, as if it was taken from an old plate.”December 2024
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Half mandi Net −1
“Tried ordering Half Mandi from Mahareb Restaurant via Noon, but honestly, it was a disappointment. The order didn’t come with the salad or soup as mentioned in the description, it only had a small portion of mandi sauce, and even that was quite less. The whole experience felt incomplete and underwhelming. Was really expecting more, especially from a place known for traditional meals.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried ordering Half Mandi from Mahareb Restaurant via Noon, but honestly, it was a disappointment. The order didn’t come with the salad or soup as mentioned in the description, it only had a small portion of mandi sauce, and even that was quite less. The whole experience felt incomplete and underwhelming. Was really expecting more, especially from a place known for traditional meals.”July 2025
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Henaez Net −1
“Today i was there with my family i ordered 2 main dishes ( Henaez , Chicken Mandi and Kunafa ) and here is my review: - I received my order cold ( Cold not even in room temperature) - Henaez meat with without meat only skin and fats no meat at all 😃”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today i was there with my family i ordered 2 main dishes ( Henaez , Chicken Mandi and Kunafa ) and here is my review: - I received my order cold ( Cold not even in room temperature) - Henaez meat with without meat only skin and fats no meat at all 😃”March 2022
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Kunafa Net −1
“Today i was there with my family i ordered 2 main dishes ( Henaez , Chicken Mandi and Kunafa ) and here is my review: - I received my order cold ( Cold not even in room temperature) - Henaez meat with without meat only skin and fats no meat at all 😃 - Rise spices not good - Chicken mandi was below the average. - Closed rooms was dirty with bad smell and old carpets. - Worst Kunafa ever.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today i was there with my family i ordered 2 main dishes ( Henaez , Chicken Mandi and Kunafa ) and here is my review: - I received my order cold ( Cold not even in room temperature) - Henaez meat with without meat only skin and fats no meat at all 😃 - Rise spices not good - Chicken mandi was below the average. - Closed rooms was dirty with bad smell and old carpets. - Worst Kunafa ever.”March 2022
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Kunafa with cheese Net −1
“We ordered kunafa with cheese through Noon, but we had a disappointing experience. When we received the order, the kunafa was overcooked and not tasty. There was no sign of cheese in it. I would not recommend anyone to buy from your store anymore.”
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“We ordered kunafa with cheese through Noon, but we had a disappointing experience. When we received the order, the kunafa was overcooked and not tasty. There was no sign of cheese in it. I would not recommend anyone to buy from your store anymore.”March 2026
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Nahith meat Net −1
“I tried the Nahith meat and Fahsa. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing: 1. The portion of rice was the smallest I’ve ever received from a restaurant in the UAE. 2. The meat had an unpleasant smell. 3. The Fahsa had a bitter taste that made it hard to eat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I tried the Nahith meat and Fahsa. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing: 1. The portion of rice was the smallest I’ve ever received from a restaurant in the UAE. 2. The meat had an unpleasant smell. 3. The Fahsa had a bitter taste that made it hard to eat.”May 2025
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Chicken mandi Net −2
“Ordered Chicken MAndi.. and Got burnt chicken like dry rubber. On complaining them, they said you should have informed us before order. what a joke... non-sense customer service..”
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“Ordered Chicken MAndi.. and Got burnt chicken like dry rubber. On complaining them, they said you should have informed us before order. what a joke... non-sense customer service..”March 2025
“Worst experience ever. Ordered Chicken Mandi from Maraheb, Jumeirah via the application and received burnt rice and burnt chicken. The food was inedible and clearly prepared without any quality control.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Use Back Parking. If the front parking is inconvenient, try the spaces behind the restaurant; a review says you can enter through the back door.
Avoid Lunch Rush. Allow extra time during busy lunch hours, when preparation may take longer.
Check Friday Soup. If soup is important to your meal, ask before ordering on Friday because one review says it is not served then.
Check Delivery. For delivery, check that listed sides arrive; one half-mandi order was missing the salad and soup and had very little sauce.
Expect Fat. Meat dishes can include a noticeable amount of fat, so factor that in when choosing haneeth or meat mandi.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rostamani Business Center
Al Safa 2 - Al Safa, 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
Order Cancellations
A first-time delivery order was cancelled after an hour because the ordered meat item was unavailable.
Wrong Orders
One customer received mandi instead of the requested kabsa after waiting more than an hour and said a refund or exchange was declined.
Burnt Meals
A delivery review reported burnt, dry chicken and a meal that arrived cold.
Cleanliness Complaint
One diner reported flies and dirt throughout the restaurant and found the setting unsuitable for eating with children.
Poor Kunafa
A kunafa with cheese ordered through Noon was reported as overcooked, with no visible cheese.
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The Bottom Line
Maraheb is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Safa where the main draw is traditional rice-and-meat cooking. Reviews mention chicken and meat mandi, haneeth, spicy chicken madhbi, kabsa and fahsa, with several diners calling the lamb tender and the rice a satisfying match. Family seating, private indoor spaces and a larger majlis-style area make it workable for group meals rather than just a quick solo stop.
The strongest feedback is about particular meat dishes. Spicy chicken madhbi has been described as juicy, charcoal-grilled and well-seasoned, while meat haneeth and mandi have earned praise for tender texture. Kunafa is also available, although the dessert feedback is uneven.
One older delivery review received food fresh and hot with soup, vegetables and red sauce, but other customers reported cold, burnt or poorly cooked meals. Service can be warm and attentive, and reviews mention paid parking, including spaces behind the restaurant with a back entrance. Plan more time during busy lunch periods, and ask about soup on Fridays.
Delivery deserves extra checking: customers have reported missing sides, wrong dishes, long waits and cancellations. The overall picture is appealing for Yemeni comfort food, but consistency is the key caution.