Charcoal chicken
Several reviews praise the smoky charcoal chicken, with one calling it juicy, full-flavoured and street-style.
Mumbai Haji Ali
Deira
Mumbai Haji Ali is an Indian restaurant in Deira known in reviews for charcoal-grilled chicken and shawarma. It has a simple, busy setting with indoor and outdoor seating, pocket-friendly portions, and late-night opening for casual meals.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,025 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma
The shawarma gets specific praise for its crispy texture and generously masala-packed filling.
Fair pricing
A customer described the prices as pocket-friendly and the portions as good.
Seating choice
Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, giving diners a choice of setting.
Fresh naan
One review specifically calls the naan bread very fresh.
Desserts
Dry Fruit Cream and falooda are named dessert favourites in separate reviews.
What to Eat at Mumbai Haji Ali 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 Mumbai Haji Ali, 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 Mumbai Haji Ali, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Charcoal & grilled chicken Net +2
“It’s Best Contingent Restaurant for Charcoal & Grilled Chicken.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s Best Contingent Restaurant for Charcoal & Grilled Chicken.”August 2021
“It’s Best Restaurant for Charcoal & Grilled Chicken.”December 2022
Honorable mentions (14)
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Beef kebab Net +1
“I ordered a half portion of beef kebab for 18 dirhams. The table was clean; they covered it with plastic before serving—very hygienic. Prices were reasonable, and the menu was rich. Honestly, I was enjoying my meal and thinking of giving five stars. But then, an Indian man came in and started circling my table, staring at me and my food like I owed him something. He talked to the owner and his friend, pointing at me, saying, “He’s finished.” I had only eaten half my plate. Then he placed his two phones on my table, sat 30 cm in front of me, and clearly pressured me to finish and leave. What shocked me most was that the staff and owner said nothing. I felt completely disrespected, so I got up and left. The food was good—but the behavior of that customer and the fact that the staff allowed it ruined the whole experience. Manners and respect should be universal, regardless of your nationality. I feel sorry for that Indian man! P.S. There were 10 empty tables in the restaurant at that moment.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered a half portion of beef kebab for 18 dirhams. The table was clean; they covered it with plastic before serving—very hygienic. Prices were reasonable, and the menu was rich. Honestly, I was enjoying my meal and thinking of giving five stars. But then, an Indian man came in and started circling my table, staring at me and my food like I owed him something. He talked to the owner and his friend, pointing at me, saying, “He’s finished.” I had only eaten half my plate. Then he placed his two phones on my table, sat 30 cm in front of me, and clearly pressured me to finish and leave. What shocked me most was that the staff and owner said nothing. I felt completely disrespected, so I got up and left. The food was good—but the behavior of that customer and the fact that the staff allowed it ruined the whole experience. Manners and respect should be universal, regardless of your nationality. I feel sorry for that Indian man! P.S. There were 10 empty tables in the restaurant at that moment.”June 2025
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Chicken charcoal and fish fillet are my favs.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken charcoal and fish fillet are my favs.”December 2019
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Chicken charcoal pepper Net +1
“Tried chicken charcoal pepper and chicken charcoalgreen chilly. Both are good in taste and their bread (khubus) also fresh mostly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried chicken charcoal pepper and chicken charcoalgreen chilly. Both are good in taste and their bread (khubus) also fresh mostly.”February 2022
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Chicken charcoalgreen chilly Net +1
“Tried chicken charcoal pepper and chicken charcoalgreen chilly. Both are good in taste and their bread (khubus) also fresh mostly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried chicken charcoal pepper and chicken charcoalgreen chilly. Both are good in taste and their bread (khubus) also fresh mostly.”February 2022
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Chicken tikka with rice Net +1
“Also charcoal chicken, chicken tikka with rice is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also charcoal chicken, chicken tikka with rice is good.”October 2019
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Chicken wings Net +1
“Chicken wings are also good !”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken wings are also good !”August 2023
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Dry fruit cream Net +1
“My Favourite is Dry Fruit Cream❤️...”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My Favourite is Dry Fruit Cream❤️...”February 2024
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Fish fillet Net +1
“Chicken charcoal and fish fillet are my favs.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken charcoal and fish fillet are my favs.”December 2019
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Fresh fruit salad Net +1
“Recommended falooda in town, try also their food its tasty and fresh fruit salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recommended falooda in town, try also their food its tasty and fresh fruit salad.”January 2019
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Green chilly charcoal chicken Net +1
“I had tried green chilly charcoal chicken. It was amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had tried green chilly charcoal chicken. It was amazing.”January 2020
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Haji ali falooda Net +1
“Very nice falooda, I was tried Haji Ali falooda as my friend suggested me to have a taste, I loved it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very nice falooda, I was tried Haji Ali falooda as my friend suggested me to have a taste, I loved it.”January 2019
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“Mixed grill platter is very good !”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mixed grill platter is very good !”August 2023
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Naan bread Net +1
“Perfect and delicious food especially the naan bread sooo fresh”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Perfect and delicious food especially the naan bread sooo fresh”June 2023
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Tabbouleh salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I had also tried the tabbouleh salad here before, and it was average as well.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Fresh juice Net +1
“All staff were great and asking what happened and as we sat we asked what kind of juices they have and we drank some delicious fresh juice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“All staff were great and asking what happened and as we sat we asked what kind of juices they have and we drank some delicious fresh juice.”April 2019
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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6Pc fried chicken Net −1
“We ordered Haji Ali Meal for home delivery; that is 6pc fried chicken. The chicken and fries oily, hard and atleast a day old and reheated. We had to get rid of the food as soon as we took the bite.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Haji Ali Meal for home delivery; that is 6pc fried chicken. The chicken and fries oily, hard and atleast a day old and reheated. We had to get rid of the food as soon as we took the bite.”August 2021
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Charcoal chikcken Net −1
“Ordered Charcoal Chikcken from the place and which was over loaded with uncooked spice. We all ended up falling sick and having soar throats. Quality of food was pathetic !”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Charcoal Chikcken from the place and which was over loaded with uncooked spice. We all ended up falling sick and having soar throats. Quality of food was pathetic !”November 2024
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Chicken shawarma Net −1
“Yesterday I came here to try the Chicken Shawarma. I asked for it to be spicy, but it wasn't spicy at all, and the shawarma was very dry.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I came here to try the Chicken Shawarma. I asked for it to be spicy, but it wasn't spicy at all, and the shawarma was very dry.”July 2026
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Gobi manchurian Net −1
“I had ordered gobi manchurian… they brought me chicken manchurian and then I ask they replace and brought the same gobi after frying it oh it was dry and the whole gravy was tasteless..and salty the staff at the restaurant still does not have clean and atmosphere is not good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I had ordered gobi manchurian… they brought me chicken manchurian and then I ask they replace and brought the same gobi after frying it oh it was dry and the whole gravy was tasteless..and salty the staff at the restaurant still does not have clean and atmosphere is not good.”December 2024
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Grill chicken & avocado Net −1
“Today (08.06.25) I Was Eat Grill Chicken & Avocado In Mumbai Haji Ali. But I Am Very Disappointed To Eat Their Food. They Served Me Mouldy Chicken Which Skin Was Very Tight😬🙄☹️.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Today (08.06.25) I Was Eat Grill Chicken & Avocado In Mumbai Haji Ali. But I Am Very Disappointed To Eat Their Food. They Served Me Mouldy Chicken Which Skin Was Very Tight😬🙄☹️.”June 2025
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Haji ali meal Net −1
“We ordered Haji Ali Meal for home delivery; that is 6pc fried chicken. The chicken and fries oily, hard and atleast a day old and reheated. We had to get rid of the food as soon as we took the bite.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Haji Ali Meal for home delivery; that is 6pc fried chicken. The chicken and fries oily, hard and atleast a day old and reheated. We had to get rid of the food as soon as we took the bite.”August 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Try charcoal. Start with charcoal chicken or shawarma, the two dishes most clearly praised for flavour and value.
Skip drinks. Consider avoiding the drinks and milkshakes; multiple reviews found them disappointing.
Go early. Visit a little earlier than peak time because the restaurant gets busy and crowded.
Plan parking. If street parking is difficult, a review suggests using the RTA parking opposite Naif police station and walking over.
Confirm spice. Repeat spice instructions when ordering, especially for health reasons: one no-spicy request arrived as spicy chicken.
Check orders. Check the dish before eating or accepting delivery; a gobi manchurian order was initially brought as chicken.
Plan the visit
Practical details
169 Naif Rd
Al Murar, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food consistency
Food quality is uneven: reviews mention dry shawarma, oily grilled chicken, and one report of mouldy chicken.
Service issues
Several customers describe rude or inattentive service, including a delivery complaint that received no response.
Delivery delays
Delivery times can run far beyond the estimate; one order took more than an hour after a 15-minute promise.
Drinks
Juices, drinks and milkshakes receive repeated criticism, including complaints about poor taste and quality.
Parking
Parking is difficult in the crowded area around the restaurant.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
18 dirhams
half portion of beef kebab
“I ordered a half portion of beef kebab for 18 dirhams”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Mumbai Haji Ali is a casual Indian restaurant in Deira, with reviews centring on charcoal-grilled chicken and shawarma. The strongest food reports describe the charcoal chicken as smoky, juicy and street-style, while the shawarma is praised for its crispy, masala-rich filling. Mixed grill platter, chicken wings, fresh naan and charcoal rice also appear as worthwhile choices, and the Haji Ali falooda and Dry Fruit Cream give dessert fans something more specific to seek out.
Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable or pocket-friendly. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, though it can be crowded and street-like rather than polished. A review says it stays open late, and another recommends arriving before the busiest period.
There are meaningful consistency concerns. Customers have reported dry or overly oily chicken, uncooked spice, poor drinks, and one serious complaint about mouldy chicken. Service feedback is similarly mixed: some diners found staff warm and attentive, while others described rude behaviour, incorrect dishes and long delivery waits.
If ordering for delivery, confirm spice and check that the dish matches your request. Parking is difficult in this busy part of Deira. One local workaround is the RTA parking opposite Naif police station, followed by a walk to the restaurant.