Moti Mahal

Name: Moti Mahal
Address: شارع الخليج, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143695000

Business Bay

Indian restaurant Open now 04 369 5000

Moti Mahal is a North Indian restaurant in Business Bay, with a menu centred on Delhi-style dishes. Reviewers most often point to the butter chicken and daal makhni, while the comfortable seating, family-friendly setup and occasional parking validation make it a practical choice for a casual meal.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

733 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is the clearest standout, with several diners calling it especially good or delicious.

Daal Makhni

The daal makhni is repeatedly praised for its rich, authentic North Indian flavour.

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What to Eat at Moti Mahal

These items at Moti Mahal got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 2

Butter chicken Net +7

“The founder of butter chicken proved that they are the best with their butter chicken. Amazing food and amazing service. Loved it.”
Daal makhni Net +4

“The butter chicken and dal makhani here are absolutely delicious and authentic.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Burrah kebab Net +1

“🍤I’ll also highly recommend Prawn tandoori, Seekh Kebab and Burrah Kebab all of which are the best in Dubai.”
Butter naan Net +1

“The lamb with spinach was especially good with the butter naan.”
Chaap tikka masala Net +1

“Overall the taste is good. Chaap tikka masala was a little too tangy, however otherwise it was good.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“The food is really nice and the spices are not overpowering. First time we reached late for dinner so there was only takeaway option. However second time we went for lunch and they have very quick service even though we had ordered chicken biryani. Beautiful ambience and a very quiet spot. Definitely recommend”
Chicken malai boti Net +1

“🍗They are famous as pioneers and inventors of Butter Chicken and Daal Makhni both of which are their specialties. We absolutely loved their Butter Chicken, Daal Makhni and Chicken malai Boti.”
Chicken reshmi kebab Net +1

“The most flavoursome Tandoori Prawns at Motimahal. The best Daal Makhni hands down❤️😋🔥 Chicken Reshmi Kebab is succulent it melts in your mouth. Excellent food and great experience.”
Corn kebab Net +1

“In my recent visit here, we tried the corn kebab and paneer lababdar and it was great !”
Gajars halwa Net +1

“🍧Do try their super delicious desserts like Ras Malai, Gulab Jamun and Gajars halwa as they are fantastic!”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“🍧Do try their super delicious desserts like Ras Malai, Gulab Jamun and Gajars halwa as they are fantastic!”
Khurmi naan Net +1

“Perfectly cooked naan and delicious curries. Great varieties of naan available and Khurmi naan is a must try.”
Lamb with spinach Net +1

“The lamb with spinach was especially good with the butter naan.”
Moti mahal biryani Net +1

“Moti Mahal Biryani was good.”
Murg malai tikka Net +1

“I ordered the world famous butter chicken and murg malai tikka , and Oh. My . God . I was shocked ! It was like a party in my mouth . The portion sizes were generous and made me feel right at home just like delhi.”
Murgh kastoori kabab Net +1

“TIP: Order the Murgh Kastoori Kabab AND the Rara Ghosht... These two dishes will make you SMILE.”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“🍖We also tried their Mutton biryani and Mutton Roghan Josh both were so tender and mouthwateringly delicious.”
Mutton kebab Net +1

“Same great original Moti Mahal taste. Ordered the veg biryani and mutton kebab. Both tasted quite good maybe a bit on the oily side but that is to be expected. The mint chatni was amazing with the kebab! I need to order more often from here”
Mutton roghan josh Net +1

“🍖We also tried their Mutton biryani and Mutton Roghan Josh both were so tender and mouthwateringly delicious.”
Paneer lababdar Net +1

“In my recent visit here, we tried the corn kebab and paneer lababdar and it was great !”
Prawn tandoori Net +1

“🍤I’ll also highly recommend Prawn tandoori, Seekh Kebab and Burrah Kebab all of which are the best in Dubai.”
Rara ghosht Net +1

“TIP: Order the Murgh Kastoori Kabab AND the Rara Ghosht... These two dishes will make you SMILE.”
Ras malai Net +1

“🍧Do try their super delicious desserts like Ras Malai, Gulab Jamun and Gajars halwa as they are fantastic!”
Seekh kebab Net +1

“🍤I’ll also highly recommend Prawn tandoori, Seekh Kebab and Burrah Kebab all of which are the best in Dubai.”
Spicy chicken butter Net +1

“The spicy chicken butter is very delicious and well made.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“Good food. Well blended flavours. Chutney on the side was very good and the tandoori chicken was perfectly cooked.”
Tandoori prawns Net +1

“The most flavoursome Tandoori Prawns at Motimahal. The best Daal Makhni hands down❤️😋🔥 Chicken Reshmi Kebab is succulent it melts in your mouth. Excellent food and great experience.”
Veg biryani Net +1

“Same great original Moti Mahal taste. Ordered the veg biryani and mutton kebab. Both tasted quite good maybe a bit on the oily side but that is to be expected. The mint chatni was amazing with the kebab! I need to order more often from here”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Butter roti Net −1

“Cheese naan and butter roti were very very small in size. Not sure who eats it like that.”
Cheese naan Net −1

“Cheese naan and butter roti were very very small in size. Not sure who eats it like that.”
Chicken labadar Net −1

“It's like pathetic We ordered chicken labadar by suggestion of the person serving , it was pathetic, uncooked chicken uncooked gravy , we asked for a change after taking the first bite itself .”
Lentil soup Net −1

“The lentil soup isn’t like proper lentil soup—it’s too watery, and I didn’t drink it.”
Malai botim Net −1

“The bbq I ordered Malai botim had strong laichi taste. I don't know who puts laichi/laichi powder in bbq.”

Drinks 1

Orange juice Net −1

“Upon placing our order, we inquired with our server, Harshit, about fresh juice options. He informed us that only orange juice was available. The juice was served promptly, but upon tasting it, we strongly suspected it was not freshly squeezed. When we questioned Harshit, he repeatedly assured us it was fresh. However, the taste was unmistakably similar to a tetra pack or canned juice.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Spice. If you prefer a bolder butter chicken, ask for it spicy; one reviewer found this brought out more flavour.

Check Availability. Late dinner visits may leave takeaway as the only option, so arrive earlier if you want to dine in.

Plan the visit

Practical details

شارع الخليج

Business Bay, Dubai

04 369 5000

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Food

Food quality varies sharply: some diners loved the classics, while others found the chicken flavourless or dishes underwhelming.

High Prices

Several diners felt the pricing was too high for the food and service, including one who found a two-person bill of 200 not worthwhile.

Customer-reported prices

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

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2 AED can

“2 AED can was being sold for 16 AED”

Google review · June 2025

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The Bottom Line

Moti Mahal is a North Indian restaurant in Business Bay focused on Delhi-style comfort food. The dishes most worth investigating are the butter chicken and daal makhni, with reviews also highlighting mutton biryani, tandoori prawns and well-cooked breads. Portions are often described as generous, and the menu includes plenty of vegetarian and meat choices.

The experience is not completely consistent. Some diners report warm, attentive service, quick delivery of steaming food and comfortable sofa seating, while others describe slow or unwelcoming service. Food feedback ranges from superb and authentic to bland, overly sweet or simply average.

Naan and roti have also been criticised for being small and not soft enough. Pricing deserves attention. Several customers felt the meal was expensive for what arrived; one review mentions a 200 bill for two people, while another reports a 16 AED charge for a can that cost 2 AED elsewhere.

Plain water was also reportedly charged separately. Parking information is mixed: one customer mentioned validation, while another reported paid parking at 20 Dh for three hours. For a first visit, ask for the butter chicken to be made spicy if that suits you, confirm parking, and verify ingredients carefully if you have allergies or follow a vegan diet.

Late diners may find takeaway is the only option.