Niloufer Hyderabad Restaurant

Name: Niloufer Hyderabad Restaurant
Address: Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Al Raffa, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142984206

Al Raffa

Indian restaurant Closed 04 298 4206

Niloufer Hyderabad Restaurant in Al Raffa serves the Hyderabadi favourites customers come back for, especially mutton biryani and haleem. Reviews also point to a useful tea stop, with Irani-style chai praised alongside the food.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

529 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic biryani

Customers repeatedly describe the chicken and mutton biryani as genuinely Hyderabadi, with one calling the flavour like being back in Hyderabad.

Mutton standout

Mutton biryani is the clearest crowd favourite, with reviews mentioning tender meat, perfectly cooked rice and a generous portion with sides.

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What to Eat at Niloufer Hyderabad Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Niloufer Hyderabad Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Haleem Net +8

“The first time i tried this restaurant and ordered haleem , i must say the taste was absolutely amazing.”
Chicken biryani Net +4

“Had both mutton and chicken biryani with my colleagues, had an amazing experience!! Taste is too good.”
Chicken malai kebab Net +2

“The chicken malai kebab is Juicy and tender.”
Hyderabadi dum mutton biryani Net +2

“The star of the night was Hyderabadi Dum Mutton Biryani, out of the world and must try.”
Marg Net +2

“Great food, authentic Hyderabadi. Their haleem and marg are the best along with the biryani. Must visit.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Apollo fish Net +1

“🔸 Fish: Loved the Fish Fry Masala and Apollo Fish - perfectly cooked and very tasty.”
Beryani Net +1

“best beryani ever in dubai with a fresh vegetables and a very welcome hospitality”
Biriyani Net +1

“Suleman & Ismail were both best and the biriyani was spectacular 👌.. taste was so good thank you guys 😊”
Biryaani Net +1

“Hyderabadis out there, you know what hyderabadi daal and biryaani is like?”
Butter naan Net +1

“The Mutton Karahi was also really good, especially when paired with their soft butter naan.”
Chicken 65 Net +1

“Chicken 65 is good but not very soft, chicken seems frozen, Mutton biryani is also very good and mutton is soft, but I feel the oil is a drawback, I think if u like this u wud also like Silver Spoon in Sharjah, they use same mutton and their biryani is very good and light with no oil.”
Chicken 65 biryani Net +1

“Mutton biryani, chicken biryani , chicken 65 biryani.are my favorite.”
Chicken hyderabadi biryani Net +1

“and I'm very amazed by the taste it's just like back home no difference at all the chicken / mutton hyderabadi biryani are delicious”
Chicken masala Net +1

“The mutton biryani was outstanding, haleem, chicken masala and tea were all fantastic too.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“The starter chicken tikka masala was so so delicious soft and juicy then the chicken dumplings biryani was amazing and gulab jamun was delicious too”
Fish fry masala Net +1

“🔸 Fish: Loved the Fish Fry Masala and Apollo Fish - perfectly cooked and very tasty.”
Hyderabadi chicken dum chicken Net +1

“I loveee Hyderabadi chicken dum chicken and mutton dum biryani of Niloufer. One of the best authentic Hyderabadi biryani in Dubai. Taste is very delicious 🤤 i have tried a lot of items and cuisine's of niloufer everything is just finger licking good quality is perfect and quantity is good i loved their service they are very professional and very good”
Hyderabadi dum ka chicken Net +1

“Tried their hyderabadi dum ka chicken and rumali roti and its good.”
Kaddu ka kheer Net +1

“Kaddu ka kheer was equally delicious.”
Maska bun Net +1

“Chai lovers favorite spot niloufer cafe with special maska bun, i love all the bakery stuff of niloufer cafe.”
Mb jumbo pack Net +1

“Yesterday I take out MB jumbo pack it was so tasty,the perfect Hyderabadi biryani ever ate in Dubai.”
Mixed grill platter Net +1

“🔸 Mixed Grill Platter: A great option for meat lovers, offering a variety of grilled meats.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“The Mutton Karahi was also really good, especially when paired with their soft butter naan.”
Nilofer biryani Net +1

“Just tried Nilofer Biryani—absolutely delicious! 😋 The taste is authentic, the flavors are rich, and every bite is satisfying.”
Niloufer biryani Net +1

“Authentic flavour from streets of hyderabad, niloufer biryani taste the same as always- splendid!”
Rumali roti Net +1

“Tried their hyderabadi dum ka chicken and rumali roti and its good.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“Tandoori chicken was soft and tasty I dint had anywhere in dubai.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“Chicken Malai Kebab, Vegetable Fried Rice, Tandoori Roti: These dishes were all solid and tasty, good accompaniments to the star players.”
Vegetable fried rice Net +1

“Chicken Malai Kebab, Vegetable Fried Rice, Tandoori Roti: These dishes were all solid and tasty, good accompaniments to the star players.”
Gulab jamun Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The starter chicken tikka masala was so so delicious soft and juicy then the chicken dumplings biryani was amazing and gulab jamun was delicious too”

Drinks 1

Irani tea Net +1

“And their irani tea was the best.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chicken 65 biryani special Net −1

“Very first time I visited this Resturant I order chicken 65 biryani special to be honest the test of the chicken pieces are not fresh it seems like it was a day before chicken just they heat and serve it.I informed him personally about chicken test but they didn’t want to accept it.very poor quality of food.”
Chicken lollipop Net −1

“Chicken Lollipop: This one wasn't up to par.”
Hyderabadi dum biryani Net −1

“I ordered Hyderabadi Dum Biryani taste is not good they serve cold biryani its too expensive also still doesn’t have taste 😔”
Kaju rice Net −1

“When the food arrived, the kaju rice & keema had whole black pepper in every bite, and the taste was very disappointing. The prices are too high for the quality they provide.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peaks. Visit outside the weekend rush if you want a table; one customer says weekend seating is very difficult.

Try mutton. Start with the mutton biryani: reviews mention tender meat, perfectly cooked rice and generous portions with sides.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd

Al Raffa, Dubai

04 298 4206

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Crowded weekends

Weekend seating can be difficult, with customers reporting tables are hard to find and waiting outside during busy periods.

Service variation

Several reviews report delayed service or rude interactions, including a long dine-in wait and a waiter arguing instead of apologising.

Customer-reported prices

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

35 AED

Chicken 65 Biryani

“When we ordered Chicken 65 Biryani, instead of politely confirming the order, he specifically emphasized that it costs 35 AED, which felt very insulting”

Google review · April 2026

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The Bottom Line

Niloufer Hyderabad Restaurant in Al Raffa is aimed squarely at diners looking for Hyderabadi comfort food. The main draw is biryani: customers mention both chicken and mutton versions, with mutton often getting the stronger praise for tender meat and well-cooked rice. Haleem and marag are also useful orders if you want something beyond rice.

The tea deserves its own mention. One reviewer calls it among the best in Bur Dubai, while others pair chai with biryani or recommend Irani tea after waiting for a table. For dessert, kaddu ka kheer was praised in one detailed meal, though another review was less impressed with gulab jamun.

This is a family-friendly option according to one visitor, with a clean, comfortable setting, but space is a recurring concern. Weekend tables can be hard to get, and one customer had to wait outside. Service feedback is mixed: some describe friendly, attentive staff, while others report delayed dine-in service, rude interactions or a delivery taking over an hour.

Food quality is not perfectly consistent. Most reviews are enthusiastic, but some mention cold biryani, heavy oil or chicken pieces that seemed reheated. For a group order, reviews suggest asking about quantities in advance; for delivery, allow extra time.