Family Rooms
Private family rooms with sliding doors and an Arabian-style atmosphere make group dining more comfortable.
Noor Al Mandi Restaurant
Al Nahda
Noor Al Mandi Restaurant is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Nahda built around traditional mandi and other Arabic dishes. Reviews point to its family rooms, mutton madhbi, and kunafa with cream as reasons to consider it for a relaxed meal.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,453 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kunafa Cream
Kunafa with cream is repeatedly praised, with one review describing a warm, crisp exterior and creamy centre.
Mutton Madhbi
The mutton madhbi is described as fresh and flavorful, and the kitchen followed a request for a more BBQ-style finish.
Generous Portions
One diner found the portions notably larger than comparable mandi in Abu Dhabi at a similar price range.
Traditional Extras
Some reviews mention soup, salad, yogurt or chutney with mandi, plus complimentary black tea after the meal.
Comfortable Seating
The restaurant has floor seating, majlis-style areas, separate rooms and regular dining tables.
What to Eat at Noor Al Mandi Restaurant 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 Noor Al Mandi Restaurant, 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 Noor Al Mandi Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Madhbi Net +4
“Visited this place on weekend which a bit crowded but got a family room ordered madhbi and mandi both were nice and quantity was enough my family finished madhbi with Arabic salad .... service a bit slow maybe due to weekend rush... over all 4 star... can be revisited”
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“Visited this place on weekend which a bit crowded but got a family room ordered madhbi and mandi both were nice and quantity was enough my family finished madhbi with Arabic salad .... service a bit slow maybe due to weekend rush... over all 4 star... can be revisited”October 2020
“Good mabdi average Mandi the mutton clear soup is great and the cream kunafa is really nice the separate room seating is a nice settings for private occasions”July 2016
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Mutton madhbi Net +2
“Tried their mutton madhbi and it was really good. The mutton was fresh and flavorful. I requested the mutton to be more BBQ-style, and they followed my request perfectly.”
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“Tried their mutton madhbi and it was really good. The mutton was fresh and flavorful. I requested the mutton to be more BBQ-style, and they followed my request perfectly.”January 2026
“We had mutton madhbi and kunafah here and both the dishes were awesome.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“Over all experience of being seated in a cabin with an Arabian atmosphere was great however their chicken mandi was (okay only) because after trying mandi from Zam Zam and Marhaba mandi I cannot rate the food quality of Noor Al Mandi as 5 star.”
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“Over all experience of being seated in a cabin with an Arabian atmosphere was great however their chicken mandi was (okay only) because after trying mandi from Zam Zam and Marhaba mandi I cannot rate the food quality of Noor Al Mandi as 5 star.”March 2026
“We ordered chicken mandi and it was awesome and the complimentary meat soup was best, which they generally serve before your order..”April 2022
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Cream kunafa Net +1
“Good mabdi average Mandi the mutton clear soup is great and the cream kunafa is really nice the separate room seating is a nice settings for private occasions”
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“Good mabdi average Mandi the mutton clear soup is great and the cream kunafa is really nice the separate room seating is a nice settings for private occasions”July 2016
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Fish mandi Net +1
“The fish mandi we ordered was so crispy and enhanced by a flavorful tomato sauce.”
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“The fish mandi we ordered was so crispy and enhanced by a flavorful tomato sauce.”June 2019
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Grilled chicken (madbi) Net +1
“A traditional local food option, it is good but not the best , the food tastes good but some other restaurants are better, because sometimes the food not looks fresh and also sometimes the grilled chicken (madbi) is like burned, But overall it is fine”
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“A traditional local food option, it is good but not the best , the food tastes good but some other restaurants are better, because sometimes the food not looks fresh and also sometimes the grilled chicken (madbi) is like burned, But overall it is fine”March 2019
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Hamos Net +1
“Delicious food mandi & hamos, soup and a big bread (roti)”
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“Delicious food mandi & hamos, soup and a big bread (roti)”August 2022
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Haneed Net +1
“Mandi is a must try here. Haneed was also good.”
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“Mandi is a must try here. Haneed was also good.”June 2024
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Haneeth (shoulder) Net +1
“- Tried Haneeth (Shoulder) and it was the best! The meat was tender & juicy.”
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“- Tried Haneeth (Shoulder) and it was the best! The meat was tender & juicy.”May 2021
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Hanid Net +1
“HANID SIZE IS LITTLE SMALLER THEN ORHET MANDI AND PRICE ALSO 80 AED As compared to price the should increase the weight of meet like others mandi How ever tast is so nice service is fast and staff is very good behaviour”
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“HANID SIZE IS LITTLE SMALLER THEN ORHET MANDI AND PRICE ALSO 80 AED As compared to price the should increase the weight of meet like others mandi How ever tast is so nice service is fast and staff is very good behaviour”June 2025
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Khunafa Net +1
“Amazing place, great food, awesome ambience. Mandi, madbi (mazbhi) and khunafa are the best.”
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“Amazing place, great food, awesome ambience. Mandi, madbi (mazbhi) and khunafa are the best.”July 2018
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Kunafa with cream Net +1
“Apart from that their kunafa with cream is exquisite. I haven't tried kunafa withe cheese but still i recommend "kunafa with cream", if you like desserts - you will never regret having it.”
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“Apart from that their kunafa with cream is exquisite. I haven't tried kunafa withe cheese but still i recommend "kunafa with cream", if you like desserts - you will never regret having it.”May 2022
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Kunafah Net +1
“We had mutton madhbi and kunafah here and both the dishes were awesome.”
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“We had mutton madhbi and kunafah here and both the dishes were awesome.”April 2025
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Lamb in rice (madbi) Net +1
“Floor seating style Yemeni cusuine lamb in rice (Madbi). Tastey food with nice atmosphere.”
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“Floor seating style Yemeni cusuine lamb in rice (Madbi). Tastey food with nice atmosphere.”January 2024
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Mandi chicken Net +1
“Best Mandi i ever had, both chicken and mutton.”
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“Best Mandi i ever had, both chicken and mutton.”May 2022
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Mandi mutton Net +1
“Best Mandi i ever had, both chicken and mutton.”
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“Best Mandi i ever had, both chicken and mutton.”May 2022
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Meat combo Net +1
“I ordered the meat combo, and it was tasty and well cooked, with good flavor and decent portions.”
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“I ordered the meat combo, and it was tasty and well cooked, with good flavor and decent portions.”March 2026
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Meat soup Net +1
“We ordered chicken mandi and it was awesome and the complimentary meat soup was best, which they generally serve before your order..”
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“We ordered chicken mandi and it was awesome and the complimentary meat soup was best, which they generally serve before your order..”April 2022
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Mutton clear soup Net +1
“Good mabdi average Mandi the mutton clear soup is great and the cream kunafa is really nice the separate room seating is a nice settings for private occasions”
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“Good mabdi average Mandi the mutton clear soup is great and the cream kunafa is really nice the separate room seating is a nice settings for private occasions”July 2016
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“We ordered Mutton Mandi and cheese Khunafa 🤩 service and ambience was very Good 😊👍”
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“We ordered Mutton Mandi and cheese Khunafa 🤩 service and ambience was very Good 😊👍”August 2022
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Tomato sauce Net +1
“The fish mandi we ordered was so crispy and enhanced by a flavorful tomato sauce.”
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“The fish mandi we ordered was so crispy and enhanced by a flavorful tomato sauce.”June 2019
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Haneth ribs Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Their haneeth ribs are very good its worth it.”
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“Their haneeth ribs are very good its worth it.”July 2022
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Black tea Net +1
“After you finish your food they give black tea for free.”
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“After you finish your food they give black tea for free.”March 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Fish piece Net −1
“Fish🐠🐋🐟Fish piece was v small. 40 dirham not worth it, 15 dirhams should be fine.. V oily..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Fish🐠🐋🐟Fish piece was v small. 40 dirham not worth it, 15 dirhams should be fine.. V oily..”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Cream. For dessert, choose kunafa with cream if you like a rich, creamy filling; it received especially strong praise.
Customise Mutton. Ask whether the mutton can be prepared BBQ-style and request extra chutney if that suits your taste.
Avoid Rush. Weekend visits may take longer: one review found service a bit slow during a crowded weekend visit.
Add Rice. If your group needs more rice, a review reports an extra-rice option for 10 dhs.
Check Parking. Parking was reported as available around the restaurant, though another review specifically noted paid parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
شارع عمان دبي
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Higher Prices
Several diners felt the pricing was higher than nearby mandi restaurants offering better quantity or taste.
Sauce Charge
One customer objected to being charged extra for sauce, a fee they said other mandi places do not apply.
Inconsistent Freshness
A diner reported that the chicken mandi seemed like leftovers and said staff dismissed the concern.
Reception Service
Reviews include complaints about rude or unhelpful reception interactions, including difficulty communicating in English.
Variable Dishes
The fish mandi was criticised for a small, oily piece, while the soup was described as very salty.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10dhs
extra rice
“You can get extra rice for 10dhs”Google review · March 2021
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The Bottom Line
Noor Al Mandi is a traditional Yemeni restaurant in Al Nahda where mandi is the main draw. You can order chicken or meat mandi, mutton madhbi, haneeth and kunafa; the mutton madhbi is praised for fresh, flavorful meat, while kunafa with cream is a particularly dependable dessert choice in the reviews. The setting suits families and groups more than a quick, minimalist meal.
Diners mention sliding-door family rooms, majlis-style floor seating and a comfortable Arabian atmosphere. Some meals have included soup, salad, yogurt or tomato chutney, and several older reviews mention complimentary black tea after eating. Parking is reported nearby, with one review noting that it is paid.
Quality and value are not entirely consistent. Some customers found portions generous and service fast, but others considered prices high compared with nearby mandi restaurants. There are also complaints about an extra sauce charge, a small and oily fish portion, salty soup and chicken that seemed less than fresh.
Weekend service may slow when the restaurant is crowded, so off-peak timing is worth considering. If ordering mutton, ask about a BBQ-style preparation and extra chutney; for dessert, the cream kunafa has the clearest praise.