Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant - Pakistani and Indian Cuisine - Business Bay

Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant - Pakistani and Indian Cuisine - Business Bay

Business Bay

Restaurant Open now 0 521 072 244

Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Business Bay that stays open around the clock. Reviews point to chicken karahi, biryani and other desi favourites, with quick dine-in service and a useful late-night option for nearby diners.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
308 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Open 24/7

The restaurant is open 24/7, making it useful for late-night Pakistani or Indian food.

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Karahi And Naan

Chicken karahi is described as having an authentic Pakistani flavour, while the naan was good.

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What to Eat at Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant - Pakistani and Indian Cuisine - Business Bay

These items at Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant - Pakistani and Indian Cuisine - Business Bay got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

  1. Biryani Net +4
    “Good taste... biryani is awesome and most appealing thing is staff behavior is so nice.. specially Mr. Zafar Ahmed treats so nicely ❤️”
  2. Chicken biryani Net +2
    “i like this resturent sarvise ❤️❤️ also i like this chicken biriyani🫡 there all stap too much good❤️ so wlc mohammad iqbal resturent”
  3. Chicken karahi Net +2
    “The chicken karahi taste authentic Pakistani flavour and the naan was good”
  4. Kullfi Net +2
    “Today I tried the Mutton Chop, Gola Kabab, Lassi, and Kulfi at Mohammad Iqbal Restaurant, and the experience was truly exceptional. The taste of every item was outstanding — rich, authentic, and full of flavor. On top of that, the service was remarkable. The mess waiters were extremely courteous, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that I would highly recommend to everyone.”
  5. Naans Net +2
    “The chicken karahi was perfect, naans super soft and buttery and the service from Sajjad was so so good.”
  6. Special nali nihari Net +2
    “Good service good food and the special nali nihari l like this restaurant mr sajjad is a good service”
Honorable mentions (15)
  1. Chicken charsi Net +1
    “Best servis and good food zafar ahmad is best waiter véry nice person and chicken charsi is very tasty”
  2. Chicken lahori Net +1
    “I also got the chicken lahori (or something like that as the server’s recommendation from their “specials” section) and it was sooooo good. Very robust flavors and a bit spicy. Would definitely order that one again!”
  3. Chicken smoky karai Net +1
    “Just now I and my wife tried Nolli polaw, Jorda, chicken smoky karai. Test was outstanding, behavior of the staff was very very cordial. Recommended for all.”
  4. Chicken tikka Net +1
    “I have visited with my family and ordered their special nalli nehari and chicken tikka and in desert kullfi. All items were delicious and served very quickly. They even helped me with the parking. The service was exceptional. I was service by my sajjad i don’t remember the person exact name. He was very humble and well mannered guy. Must recommended for desi cravings in nominal price in business bay area”
  5. Fried chicken Net +1
    “I tried the fried chicken—it was delicious.”
  6. Gola kabab Net +1
    “Today I tried the Mutton Chop, Gola Kabab, Lassi, and Kulfi at Mohammad Iqbal Restaurant, and the experience was truly exceptional. The taste of every item was outstanding — rich, authentic, and full of flavor. On top of that, the service was remarkable. The mess waiters were extremely courteous, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that I would highly recommend to everyone.”
  7. Gulab jamun Net +1
    “The food is too good specially chicken biryani and gulab jamun its been a while i haven't tried the real Pakistani taste of food which i found here”
  8. Jorda Net +1
    “Just now I and my wife tried Nolli polaw, Jorda, chicken smoky karai. Test was outstanding, behavior of the staff was very very cordial. Recommended for all.”
  9. Kadi pakoda Net +1
    “I tried Kadi Pakoda and sweet kheer, taste, and presentation was perfect, but the waitet had lack of knowledge.”
  10. Keema paratha Net +1
    “Food is delicious, serving sizes are ok but great value for money. Tried their karahi, biryani and handi. All were good. Keema paratha is really good and I suggest a take away or delivery if you are nearby.”
  11. Mutton chop Net +1
    “Today I tried the Mutton Chop, Gola Kabab, Lassi, and Kulfi at Mohammad Iqbal Restaurant, and the experience was truly exceptional. The taste of every item was outstanding — rich, authentic, and full of flavor. On top of that, the service was remarkable. The mess waiters were extremely courteous, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that I would highly recommend to everyone.”
  12. Nolli polaw Net +1
    “Just now I and my wife tried Nolli polaw, Jorda, chicken smoky karai. Test was outstanding, behavior of the staff was very very cordial. Recommended for all.”
  13. Sweet kheer Net +1
    “I tried Kadi Pakoda and sweet kheer, taste, and presentation was perfect, but the waitet had lack of knowledge.”
  14. White chicken Net +1
    “Sajat IS AMAZING !!!!! Wow TOP SERVICE. I come here all the way from NYC to eat this food. BEST !!!! My favorite is the white chicken!”
  15. Zinger double burger Net +1
    “I tried zinger double burger the taste was superb.”

Drinks 1

  1. Lassi Net +1
    “Today I tried the Mutton Chop, Gola Kabab, Lassi, and Kulfi at Mohammad Iqbal Restaurant, and the experience was truly exceptional. The taste of every item was outstanding — rich, authentic, and full of flavor. On top of that, the service was remarkable. The mess waiters were extremely courteous, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that I would highly recommend to everyone.”
What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

  1. Afghani pulao Net −1
    “I ordered Afghani Pulao expecting a traditional mutton pulao, but the experience was disappointing. The rice tasted overly sweet, almost like jaggery rice, and didn’t resemble a proper savory pulao. The rice also seemed undercooked in parts, and everything was mixed together without proper balance or texture. The mutton pieces were very few and not well integrated into the dish. Overall, it lacked authentic flavor and quality. Not recommended based on this experience.”
  2. Daal chawal Net −1
    “Very low quality food. Daal chawal next to bay square is the best . It’s for labour who comes for 2 aed meal. Not recommend at all!!. No taste ver low quality and bad standard. The food material also very very low.”
  3. Morning kabuli rice Net −1
    “They served me with a morning kabuli rice I pay 22 AED for that . Poor quality just focus on sales. Better they start other business.”
  4. Mutton Net −1
    “I ordered mutton, but I received chicken instead. This is a serious mistake. Please be more careful with orders so this does not happen again. Very disappointing experience.”
  5. Nihari Net −1
    “Our only dish Nihari wasn’t good at all. Taste wasn’t like Nihari but meat curry. Meat was very chewy.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Call For Parking. If driving, call for directions to the free basement parking; the entrance is easy to miss and requires an elevator ride upstairs.

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Avoid Lunch Rush. Lunch can be packed, so visit outside the busiest midday period if finding a seat matters.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Clover Bay Tower - Shop No - 6 Burj Khalifa St
Business Bay, Dubai
0 521 072 244
Mon12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Delivery Delays

One regular online customer reported orders being forgotten for two hours and arriving with something wrong.

Price Confusion

A review says the quoted price for Kadi Pakoda and kheer was lower than the amount charged at the end.

Customer-reported prices

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

22 AED

morning kabuli rice

“They served me with a morning kabuli rice I pay 22 AED for that”
Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line

Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant is a Pakistani and Indian dining spot in Business Bay with a particularly useful 24/7 schedule. The reviews mention chicken karahi, biryani, nalli nehari and keema paratha, so there is plenty here for a straightforward desi meal rather than just a quick snack. Chicken karahi with naan and the biryani receive especially specific praise.

Service is a strong part of many dine-in visits. Reviewers describe staff as courteous and quick, and one diner appreciated help with parking. The restaurant is tucked into a basement-access setup, though, so drivers should call for directions to the free basement parking and then take the elevator to the ground floor.

Lunch can also be crowded. There is a clear difference between the dine-in and delivery feedback. Several diners enjoyed prompt service, but one online customer reported waiting two hours and receiving an incorrect order.

Dish quality is not completely consistent either: Afghani Pulao was criticised for overly sweet, partly undercooked rice, while another reviewer found nihari chewy and unlike the expected dish. Confirm prices before ordering, especially after a report of a higher final charge. For a late-night meal or a local-style Pakistani spread, the restaurant is worth considering, with a little care around timing, availability and takeaway checks.

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