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Najd Palace Nad Al Hamar
Nad Al Hamar
Najd Palace Nad Al Hamar is a restaurant centred on traditional mandi-style cooking, with dishes such as mandi and madfoon. Reviews make the tender meat madfoon, cheese kunafa and relaxed family seating especially worth considering.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
395 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender Madfoon
Meat madfoon is repeatedly praised for tender, juicy meat with plenty of flavour.
Kunafa Dessert
Cheese kunafa is described as well baked, balanced in sweetness and generously cheesy.
Family Seating
A review mentions a children’s play area, while another calls the restaurant family friendly.
Clean Setting
The dining room is described as clean, with pleasant seating arrangements and a relaxed ambience.
Hot Delivery
At least one delivery order arrived hot and fresh, with the food packaged well.
What to Eat at Najd Palace Nad Al Hamar 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 Najd Palace Nad Al Hamar, 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 Najd Palace Nad Al Hamar, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Cheese kunafa Net +2
“The highlight was the cheese kunafa—perfectly baked with just the right amount of sweetness.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight was the cheese kunafa—perfectly baked with just the right amount of sweetness.”January 2025
“In the desserts, the cheese kunafa was amazing, just the right amount of cheese and sugar, baked just right.”November 2024
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Chicken madfoon Net +2
“Best includes Meat madfood and chicken madfoon!!”
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Review excerpts
“Best includes Meat madfood and chicken madfoon!!”November 2024
“The meat madfoon and chicken madfoon were tender and full of flavor.”January 2025
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Khunafa cream Net +2
“To finish the meal I would recommend to get Kunafa cream as dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“To finish the meal I would recommend to get Kunafa cream as dessert.”October 2023
Honorable mentions (13)
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“A restaurant that specializes in mandi arabic and yemeni cuisine also they offer various seafood options both chicken mandi and madhbi were delicious for sure i will order again”
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Review excerpts
“A restaurant that specializes in mandi arabic and yemeni cuisine also they offer various seafood options both chicken mandi and madhbi were delicious for sure i will order again”September 2024
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Chicken mathbi kabsa Net +1
“Great taste! Their must tries are Haneeth shoulder Mandi and chicken mathbi kabsa.”
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Review excerpts
“Great taste! Their must tries are Haneeth shoulder Mandi and chicken mathbi kabsa.”October 2023
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Good test hashi laham Net +1
“I recently tried the Good Test Hashi Laham, and I must say it exceeded my expectations! The flavour was rich and savory, with the meat being perfectly tender and juicy. The spices were well-balanced, giving the dish a delightful depth without overwhelming the palate. The presentation was also top-notch, making it as visually appealing as it was delicious. Whether you're a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or just looking to try something new, I highly recommend giving Good Test Hashi Laham a try!"”
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Review excerpts
“I recently tried the Good Test Hashi Laham, and I must say it exceeded my expectations! The flavour was rich and savory, with the meat being perfectly tender and juicy. The spices were well-balanced, giving the dish a delightful depth without overwhelming the palate. The presentation was also top-notch, making it as visually appealing as it was delicious. Whether you're a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or just looking to try something new, I highly recommend giving Good Test Hashi Laham a try!"”March 2025
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Haneeth shoulder mandi Net +1
“Great taste! Their must tries are Haneeth shoulder Mandi and chicken mathbi kabsa.”
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Review excerpts
“Great taste! Their must tries are Haneeth shoulder Mandi and chicken mathbi kabsa.”October 2023
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Kunafa Net +1
“The place is really nice and clean and staff was over all really very professional we ordered mandi harissa drinks and few other things and kunafa top quality food with chef made sure taste was delicious highly recommended place if you are around or in Dubai do visit this place, sitting arrangements are also nice”
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Review excerpts
“The place is really nice and clean and staff was over all really very professional we ordered mandi harissa drinks and few other things and kunafa top quality food with chef made sure taste was delicious highly recommended place if you are around or in Dubai do visit this place, sitting arrangements are also nice”March 2026
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Lahm mandi (lamb mandi) Net +1
“If you truly know the authentic taste of Mandi—especially if you've tried it in Saudi Arabia—you must try their Lahm Mandi (Lamb Mandi). The flavor is rich, the meat is perfectly cooked, and the rice is bursting with traditional spices. Their lamb is incredibly tender and juicy—absolutely outstanding. There’s simply no comparison. Highly recommended for true Mandi lovers!”
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Review excerpts
“If you truly know the authentic taste of Mandi—especially if you've tried it in Saudi Arabia—you must try their Lahm Mandi (Lamb Mandi). The flavor is rich, the meat is perfectly cooked, and the rice is bursting with traditional spices. Their lamb is incredibly tender and juicy—absolutely outstanding. There’s simply no comparison. Highly recommended for true Mandi lovers!”May 2025
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Madfoon Net +1
“Everythong was good we ordered madfoon it was juicy with no smell, our server Mjd was so good in order taking and in all service”
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Review excerpts
“Everythong was good we ordered madfoon it was juicy with no smell, our server Mjd was so good in order taking and in all service”November 2024
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Mandi harissa Net +1
“The place is really nice and clean and staff was over all really very professional we ordered mandi harissa drinks and few other things and kunafa top quality food with chef made sure taste was delicious highly recommended place if you are around or in Dubai do visit this place, sitting arrangements are also nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The place is really nice and clean and staff was over all really very professional we ordered mandi harissa drinks and few other things and kunafa top quality food with chef made sure taste was delicious highly recommended place if you are around or in Dubai do visit this place, sitting arrangements are also nice”March 2026
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Mandy hanith Net +1
“The service super star.i loved Mandy hanith the best”
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Review excerpts
“The service super star.i loved Mandy hanith the best”July 2025
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Meat madfood Net +1
“Best includes Meat madfood and chicken madfoon!!”
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Review excerpts
“Best includes Meat madfood and chicken madfoon!!”November 2024
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Meat madfoon Net +1
“The meat madfoon and chicken madfoon were tender and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The meat madfoon and chicken madfoon were tender and full of flavor.”January 2025
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Meat mandi Net +1
“The food is very tasty. However, I gave 3 stars due to significant increase in the price of my favorite meal which is meat mandi. Previously it costs around 70-80 aed, suddenly I see it shoot up to almost 100!!!. I expect gradual increase like most restaurants do but this is not justified.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is very tasty. However, I gave 3 stars due to significant increase in the price of my favorite meal which is meat mandi. Previously it costs around 70-80 aed, suddenly I see it shoot up to almost 100!!!. I expect gradual increase like most restaurants do but this is not justified.”August 2024
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Madbi chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“A restaurant that specializes in mandi arabic and yemeni cuisine also they offer various seafood options both chicken mandi and madhbi were delicious for sure i will order again”
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Review excerpts
“A restaurant that specializes in mandi arabic and yemeni cuisine also they offer various seafood options both chicken mandi and madhbi were delicious for sure i will order again”September 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken madhbi Net −2
“We tried the chicken madhbi but didn't like it that much.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried the chicken madhbi but didn't like it that much.”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. Ask what is available before ordering; one review specifically advises keeping all menu items in stock.
Confirm Sides. If you expect salad or vegetables with the meal, ask first because reviewers reported that sides were not provided.
Try Haneeth. For a named speciality, consider the Haneeth shoulder Mandi, which was listed among the must-tries.
Consider Delivery. Delivery can work well when handled promptly: one order arrived hot, fresh and well packaged.
Mind Portions. Check portion expectations before ordering chicken, as one customer considered the 33 AED serving child-sized.
Plan the visit
Practical details
9th St
Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Cooking
One visitor reported cold, not-fresh food and meat that was not cooked properly.
Delivery Delays
A delivery complaint says orders were marked ready immediately but handed over late to riders.
Price Concerns
Some diners found portions small or prices high, including a complaint about a 33 AED chicken portion.
Stock Issues
A review of the newer branch says several ordered dishes were out of stock.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
33 aed
chicken
“The portion they gave for 33 aed chicken is for kids”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Najd Palace Nad Al Hamar is a traditional mandi restaurant where you can sit down for Arabic and Yemeni-style dishes or order delivery. The strongest recurring reasons to consider it are mandi, haneeth, madfoon and kunafa. One review specifically recommends the Haneeth shoulder Mandi, while several describe meat or chicken madfoon as tender and full of flavour.
Dessert gets its own mention: the cheese kunafa was praised for being properly baked, with a balanced amount of sweetness, and Kunafa cream also appears as a recommended finish. The setting is described as clean and relaxed, with comfortable seating; a review also mentions a play area for children, making the restaurant easier to consider for a family meal. Service feedback is mostly warm and attentive, but the experience is not perfectly consistent.
One diner received cold, poorly cooked meat and complained about missing vegetable sides, while another found the food overpriced and portions disappointing. Delivery customers should also allow for possible delays, as one complaint says orders were marked ready before they were actually handed over. Before ordering, check which dishes and sides are available.
Stock-outs have been reported, and a customer felt the 33 AED chicken portion was too small. Prices have also drawn criticism, particularly for meat mandi.