City Views
Outdoor seating gives you views across Dubai and the safari park, with greenery and sunset scenery around the restaurant.
Nakhal Ain Restaurant & Cafe by Al Bait Alqadeem
Al Warqa
Nakhal Ain Restaurant & Cafe by Al Bait Alqadeem is a Persian-and-Gulf restaurant in Al Warqa, inside Dubai Safari Park. It is a handy stop after the animals, with dishes such as mixed grill and Majboos mutton served alongside city and park views.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
262 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Persian Gulf
The menu brings Persian and Gulf cooking together, with reviewers also enjoying Arabic dishes.
Family Portions
One reviewer said the portions were large enough to feed a big family.
Kids Friendly
Families mention good options for children, while the water features and swings kept kids entertained.
Park Setting
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, plus traditional seating and a waterfall feature.
Buffet Meals
Reviews mention both an Eid lunch buffet and a substantial Ramadan iftar buffet with fresh salads and desserts.
Accessible Seating
A reviewer describes the venue as friendly for people of determination, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
What to Eat at Nakhal Ain Restaurant & Cafe by Al Bait Alqadeem 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 Nakhal Ain Restaurant & Cafe by Al Bait Alqadeem, 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 Nakhal Ain Restaurant & Cafe by Al Bait Alqadeem got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mix grill Net +4
“Wow very nice beautifull restaurant..very tasty food.. I recommend mix grill 😋😋😋😋”
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Review excerpts
“Wow very nice beautifull restaurant..very tasty food.. I recommend mix grill 😋😋😋😋”April 2025
“Our meal was really nice, Sana looked after us and gave really good recommendations. We had the mixed grill and it was very tasty. Overall a great experience as part of the Safari.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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Berry rice Net +1
“Food was good too, you have to try the kebabs and the berry rice. End it all with some Emirati kahwa.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was good too, you have to try the kebabs and the berry rice. End it all with some Emirati kahwa.”December 2021
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“We ordered the Majboos Mutton and Chicken Biryani, and both dishes were full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Majboos Mutton and Chicken Biryani, and both dishes were full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”May 2025
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Chicken charcoal full portion with rice (aed 79.00) Net +1
“We have ordered "Chicken charcoal full portion with rice (AED 79.00)". The food was very tasty and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“We have ordered "Chicken charcoal full portion with rice (AED 79.00)". The food was very tasty and fresh.”December 2025
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“The food is very tasty, the mixed grilled and the chicken sandwich were very delicious and fresh, as you know it’s difficult to find great restaurants in the tourist places however, this restaurant changed my opinion, I highly recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is very tasty, the mixed grilled and the chicken sandwich were very delicious and fresh, as you know it’s difficult to find great restaurants in the tourist places however, this restaurant changed my opinion, I highly recommend.”January 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Grilled chicken is delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“Grilled chicken is delicious.”February 2025
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“Friends and I always come here every year for the iftar buffet. Last night we were once again treated to a delicious buffet of food, deserts, and tea. The food is perfect and it feels more like you are at a home with home cooked food. Everything is fresh. The buffet had a huge selection of dishes.”
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Review excerpts
“Friends and I always come here every year for the iftar buffet. Last night we were once again treated to a delicious buffet of food, deserts, and tea. The food is perfect and it feels more like you are at a home with home cooked food. Everything is fresh. The buffet had a huge selection of dishes.”March 2024
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Iranian rice Net +1
“We tried their mixed grill which were served with lovely mix meat items and lovely Iranian rice.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried their mixed grill which were served with lovely mix meat items and lovely Iranian rice.”December 2022
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Lunch buffet Net +1
“It was an amazing place We saw the very beautiful view of Dubai city from Dubai Safari Park on Eid day Al Bait AlQadeem restaurant had a delicious lunch buffet!!!!”
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Review excerpts
“It was an amazing place We saw the very beautiful view of Dubai city from Dubai Safari Park on Eid day Al Bait AlQadeem restaurant had a delicious lunch buffet!!!!”April 2024
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Majboos mutton Net +1
“We ordered the Majboos Mutton and Chicken Biryani, and both dishes were full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Majboos Mutton and Chicken Biryani, and both dishes were full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”May 2025
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Ramadan iftar Net +1
“We had Ramadan Iftar at " albayt al qadeem" restaurant, delicious food and finest presentation, the place had an amazing sunset view in addition to it is lovely way from the main safari park parking.”
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Review excerpts
“We had Ramadan Iftar at " albayt al qadeem" restaurant, delicious food and finest presentation, the place had an amazing sunset view in addition to it is lovely way from the main safari park parking.”May 2021
Drinks 1
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Mango juice Net +1
“The food is really good, the mango juice is fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is really good, the mango juice is fresh.”February 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Vegan pizza Net −1
“The vegan pizza tastes bland.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The vegan pizza tastes bland.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Bread. Ask for Arabic bread when ordering; one reviewer says it is not served unless requested.
Check Extras. Ask what sauces and accompaniments come with the mix grill before ordering, especially if you want garlic sauce.
Choose Sunset. For the scenery, consider lunch or a sunset visit; reviewers specifically enjoyed the greenery and sunset outdoors.
Walk In. From Africa Village main square, a reviewer says you can walk through the park in about five minutes or use a free taxi.
Try Outdoors. Outdoor seating is the pick for the peaceful park view, while late evenings were suggested for better scenery.
Plan A Break. Keep it in mind for a meal and rest after walking around Dubai Safari Park rather than treating it as a standalone stop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
opposite chimpanzee station - Dubai Safari Park
Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a Fifth, Dubai
Common Concerns
Sparse Grill
One customer found the mix grill for three under-filled, with very little garnish or sauce included.
Extra Sauce
Garlic sauce costs an additional 10AED, according to one review.
Order Delays
Service was generally praised, but one guest sometimes had to look for someone to take the order.
Outdoor Flies
A past outdoor visit was affected by flies, which the reviewer felt needed attention.
Language Hurdle
One reviewer found that some waiters struggled to understand simple English.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10AED
extra garlic sauce
“You’d have to pay 10AED for an extra garlic sauce”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Nakhal Ain Restaurant & Cafe by Al Bait Alqadeem is inside Dubai Safari Park in Al Warqa, making it a practical meal stop after walking around the animal areas. Reviews highlight Persian and Gulf cooking, especially mixed grill, Majboos mutton, chicken biryani and grilled chicken. The setting is a big part of the appeal: outdoor tables look towards Dubai and the park, while the venue also has traditional seating and a waterfall feature.
Families get plenty of encouragement here. One reviewer found the portions sufficient for a big family, another mentioned options for kids, and children enjoyed the water features and swings. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and a review describes the venue as friendly for people of determination.
Buffet occasions also receive specific praise, including an Eid lunch buffet and a Ramadan iftar buffet with fresh salads, desserts and tea. There are a few practical caveats. A mix grill for three was criticised as looking sparse, Arabic bread reportedly needs to be requested, and garlic sauce was quoted at 10AED extra.
Service is usually described as friendly, though one guest had to look for someone to take the order. If you are coming from Africa Village main square, a reviewer says the walk through the park takes about five minutes, with a free taxi also available.