Nayaab Haandi - Al Wasl I Pakistani Restaurant

Name: Nayaab Haandi - Al Wasl I Pakistani Restaurant
Address: Al Wasl Rd - next to Al Ghazal Mall, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143597448

Bur Dubai

Pakistani restaurant Closed 04 359 7448

Nayaab Haandi is a Pakistani restaurant in Bur Dubai known for richly flavoured handi dishes, grilled meats and broad buffet spreads. It suits family meals and larger gatherings, with table-served naan, BBQ and chicken handi adding a distinctive touch to the meal.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

6,030 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic Handi

The chicken handi is repeatedly praised for rich flavour, tender meat and a smoky, slow-cooked character.

Table BBQ

Naan, BBQ and chicken handi can be served directly at the table, making the meal feel more interactive.

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What to Eat at Nayaab Haandi - Al Wasl I Pakistani Restaurant

These items at Nayaab Haandi - Al Wasl I Pakistani Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Chicken handi Net +6

“The idea of serving naan, BBQ and chicken handi on the table is amazing. Everything is amazing from taste to presentation to aesthetics💕”
Haleem Net +3

“The Haleem was exquisite!!”
Kheer Net +3

“Also their kheer was sooo good.”

Honorable mentions (43)

Carrot halwa Net +2

“Don't skip dessert - the Umm Ali and Carrot Halwa are sweet endings that'll have you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal.”
Chapli kebabs Net +2

“The Chapli kebabs are crispy on the outside, perfectly spiced, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.”
Karahi Net +2

“The BBQ and karahi are also very tasty.”
Mutton paye Net +2

“Wow it’s amazing experience specially Mr. Saddam the host he arranged super fast and amazing food specially their mutton paya exactly the same which my mom used to make”
Mutton qorma Net +2

“The Mutton Qorma is an absolute showstopper - tender meat swimming in a rich, aromatic gravy that's so good you'll want to lick the plate clean.”
Paya Net +2

“Their Paya is another game-changer, with a depth of flavor that speaks to generations of cooking expertise.”
Seekh kebabs Net +2

“The butter naan was soft, and the seekh kebabs were juicy and charred just right.”
Umm ali Net +2

“Don't skip dessert - the Umm Ali and Carrot Halwa are sweet endings that'll have you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal.”
Afgani kebab Net +1

“Amazing food, grills and Afgani kebab were awesome.”
Afghani naan Net +1

“Their 39/- weekday buffet offers an impressive variety, but the real stars are the barbecue served at your table and the massive Afghani naan.”
Bar b q Net +1

“Food is amazing. Bar B Q was fully juicy, specially Mali boti & Kabab”
Barbecue Net +1

“Their 39/- weekday buffet offers an impressive variety, but the real stars are the barbecue served at your table and the massive Afghani naan.”
Bbq table serving Net +1

“The Chicken Handi is 10/10 and so is BBQ table serving.”
Biryani Net +1

“The starters like pani puri and samosa were fresh and tasty, and the biryani, karahi, and haleem were especially flavorful and well prepared.”
Biryani rice Net +1

“We ordered Chicken Haandi and Chicken Kadahi with Tandoori roti and Biryani rice, and the food was really delicious and worth the wait.”
Bread Net +1

“Excellent curry rice and bread.”
Bukhara rice Net +1

“Always been a fan of their bukhara rice that goes well with all the meat preps.”
Bukhari rice Net +1

“The grill platters and Bukhari rice are also amazing and make a great combo for sharing.”
Butter chicken handi Net +1

“Tried butter chicken handi, cheese chicken naan, seek kebab.. all were equally good.”
Butter naan Net +1

“The butter naan was soft, and the seekh kebabs were juicy and charred just right.”
Cheese chicken naan Net +1

“Tried butter chicken handi, cheese chicken naan, seek kebab.. all were equally good.”
Chicken haandi Net +1

“We ordered Chicken Haandi and Chicken Kadahi with Tandoori roti and Biryani rice, and the food was really delicious and worth the wait.”
Chicken kadahi Net +1

“We ordered Chicken Haandi and Chicken Kadahi with Tandoori roti and Biryani rice, and the food was really delicious and worth the wait.”
Chicken karahi Net +1

“The mutton paye, naan, chicken seekh kebabs, Kabuli rice, and chicken karahi were all delicious.”
Chicken mughlai handi Net +1

“Their Chicken Mughlai Handi is absolutely unbeatable 😮‍💨 — rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
Chicken seekh kebabs Net +1

“The mutton paye, naan, chicken seekh kebabs, Kabuli rice, and chicken karahi were all delicious.”
Gajar ka halwa Net +1

“Gajar ka halwa was also very good.”
Grill platters Net +1

“The grill platters and Bukhari rice are also amazing and make a great combo for sharing.”
Kabuli rice Net +1

“The mutton paye, naan, chicken seekh kebabs, Kabuli rice, and chicken karahi were all delicious.”
Kebab platter Net +1

“The kebab platter was delicious and well-prepared.”
Korma Net +1

“The Korma: This was "so, so good"—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Lamb chops and chicken handi was the BOMB! 🤤🤤🤤”
Live bbq Net +1

“The live BBQ display was definitely the best part—it really elevated the whole experience.”
Mali boti Net +1

“Food is amazing. Bar B Q was fully juicy, specially Mali boti & Kabab”
Mutton handi Net +1

“Food taste was authentic, BBQ and mutton handi was served on each table.”
Naan Net +1

“The mutton paye, naan, chicken seekh kebabs, Kabuli rice, and chicken karahi were all delicious.”
Nayaaab special handi Net +1

“Tried their buffet and tried there every single dish especially there nayaaab special handi ,a complete mouthwatering dish.”
Nayab handi (chicken) Net +1

“We ordered their signature Nayab Handi (chicken) – rich, perfectly spiced, and that smoky, slow-cooked taste you rarely find outside Pakistan.”
Pani puri Net +1

“The starters like pani puri and samosa were fresh and tasty, and the biryani, karahi, and haleem were especially flavorful and well prepared.”
Roghni naan Net +1

“Food & Pricing: The food here is absolutely brilliant and super tasty! We ordered a Chicken Handi 34 Roghni Naan 6 and water 6 The Chicken Handi portion was more than enough for two people. I am completely satisfied with the quality and taste of the food.”
Samosa Net +1

“The starters like pani puri and samosa were fresh and tasty, and the biryani, karahi, and haleem were especially flavorful and well prepared.”
Special handi Net +1

“The special handi is a must-try!”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“We ordered Chicken Haandi and Chicken Kadahi with Tandoori roti and Biryani rice, and the food was really delicious and worth the wait.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Brownie with ice cream Net −1

“As we all have sweet tooth, how can we miss on the dessert so we ordered Kheer and brownie with ice cream. The kheer was delicious, but brownie was not that great, so I would recommend ordering traditional sweets instead of brownie.”
Chicken biryani Net −1

“However, the chicken biryani was just like chili rice rather than authentic Pakistani biryani.”
Paye curry Net −1

“Secondly, the paye curry looked similar to the curry used for nihari. It seemed that they use the same curry base for both dishes by adding tender beef to make it "Nihari" and adding trotters to make it paye. It is supposed to be a proper paye curry, not the same curry used for "Nihari" “Nayab Handi” needs to improve the quality of its Biryani and paye curry.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Weekdays. A weekday lunch buffet may be the better-value route; one review reported it at 44 aed.

Choose Traditional. For dessert, consider kheer or other traditional sweets rather than the brownie, which one reviewer disliked.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Wasl Rd - next to Al Ghazal Mall

Al Bada', Dubai

04 359 7448

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	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Long Waits

The restaurant can be fully booked, with several reviews reporting waits of about 25 to 40 minutes.

Uneven Service

Some diners found staff inattentive, needing to call repeatedly for basic requests and payment.

Customer-reported prices

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

75 AED

buffet display

“They also have a buffet display available for 75 AED, which looked highly impressive”

Google review · June 2026

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The Bottom Line

Nayaab Haandi is a Pakistani restaurant in Bur Dubai built around hearty handi dishes, BBQ and buffet dining. The chicken handi, mutton qorma, chapli kebabs and table-served grills are among the most useful things to look for, while the buffet lets you sample a much wider spread of Pakistani and North Indian food. Fresh naan and desserts such as kheer, carrot halwa and Umm Ali round out the meal.

The setting is warm and family-oriented, and reviews describe it working well for large groups as well as regular dinners. Free basement parking is a useful bonus for drivers. Several diners also liked the presentation of BBQ and naan brought directly to the table, which gives the meal a more communal feel.

Plan ahead rather than treating it as a quick walk-in. The restaurant is often busy, with reported waits of 25 to 40 minutes, and reservation experiences are not entirely consistent. Service also appears uneven: some guests found it attentive, while others had to repeatedly call staff for missing items or the bill.

Spice levels vary by dish and diner, and one review flagged bone-heavy meat portions. Weekday buffet pricing has been reported as 44 aed, though prices can change.