Mutton dishes
The mutton preparation was described as yummy and juicy, with mutton chanp also singled out for its taste.
Pak Darbar Restaurant Nakheel
Naif
Pak Darbar Restaurant Nakheel is a Pakistani restaurant in Naif serving traditional desi food, including breakfast and mutton dishes. Reviews make it worth considering for paratha in the morning or a juicy mutton preparation, though service can be uneven.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
312 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Breakfast
Breakfast is a regular draw, with one customer particularly enjoying the morning paratha.
Traditional food
Customers describe the menu as typical Pakistani and desi/dhaba food, including Pakistani and Indian options.
Value options
Several reviews call the food affordable or reasonably priced, especially for middle-class family dining.
Clean seating
One review specifically praised the neat and clean sitting area alongside the traditional food.
Quick service
An older review reports that food was tasty and the service was very quick.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Nakheel 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 Pak Darbar Restaurant Nakheel, 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 Pak Darbar Restaurant Nakheel got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chata pata dish Net +1
“Very good taste neat and clean sitting area. I enjoyed Pakistani traditional Food. Their Chata pata dish is very tasty”
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“Very good taste neat and clean sitting area. I enjoyed Pakistani traditional Food. Their Chata pata dish is very tasty”December 2022
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Karella Net +1
“Very nice food.. Worth a visit. It was fresh and I have been to a few in Dubai but this bears a lot of them with the food and taste. Karella was amazing”
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“Very nice food.. Worth a visit. It was fresh and I have been to a few in Dubai but this bears a lot of them with the food and taste. Karella was amazing”January 2020
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Khima Net +1
“O my my such an amazing work with nan and khima loved it”
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“O my my such an amazing work with nan and khima loved it”September 2019
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Mouton kebab Net +1
“Excellent typical Pakistan dishes. Fresh good taste, vegetable with patato, mouton kebab , not to spicy. For anyone who would like to try another culture or really nice food. Especially when you visit the souks or this still typical older Dubai. How the real live was going. If in surroundings would definitely go again.”
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“Excellent typical Pakistan dishes. Fresh good taste, vegetable with patato, mouton kebab , not to spicy. For anyone who would like to try another culture or really nice food. Especially when you visit the souks or this still typical older Dubai. How the real live was going. If in surroundings would definitely go again.”December 2021
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Mutton chanp Net +1
“Very nice place and awesome food options specially mutton chanp delicious tastey never had it before”
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“Very nice place and awesome food options specially mutton chanp delicious tastey never had it before”July 2022
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Nan Net +1
“O my my such an amazing work with nan and khima loved it”
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“O my my such an amazing work with nan and khima loved it”September 2019
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Paratha Net +1
“A great Every=Morning with paratha from here specially.”
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“A great Every=Morning with paratha from here specially.”November 2022
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Vegetable with patato Net +1
“Excellent typical Pakistan dishes. Fresh good taste, vegetable with patato, mouton kebab , not to spicy. For anyone who would like to try another culture or really nice food. Especially when you visit the souks or this still typical older Dubai. How the real live was going. If in surroundings would definitely go again.”
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“Excellent typical Pakistan dishes. Fresh good taste, vegetable with patato, mouton kebab , not to spicy. For anyone who would like to try another culture or really nice food. Especially when you visit the souks or this still typical older Dubai. How the real live was going. If in surroundings would definitely go again.”December 2021
What to Avoid (4)
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Daal Net −1
“Worst service ever, ordered a daal and clearly said waitress bring without oil twice , and got with extra oil. They are all busy with phone , even the cashier also. Don’t care about what we saying. I have been almost all pakistani restaurants in area, Only this branch had a worst experience .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst service ever, ordered a daal and clearly said waitress bring without oil twice , and got with extra oil. They are all busy with phone , even the cashier also. Don’t care about what we saying. I have been almost all pakistani restaurants in area, Only this branch had a worst experience .”February 2025
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Mix dal Net −1
“I ordered Mix dal it was tasteless No tadka No salta No flvaoura or garlic and onion Just tasteless 👎👎👎👎👎”
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“I ordered Mix dal it was tasteless No tadka No salta No flvaoura or garlic and onion Just tasteless 👎👎👎👎👎”September 2025
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Mutton tikka Net −1
“Pulao below Average spices are not fully marinated in mutton tikka do not recommend staff are rude service ver bad no recommendation at all”
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“Pulao below Average spices are not fully marinated in mutton tikka do not recommend staff are rude service ver bad no recommendation at all”December 2022
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Pulao Net −1
“Pulao below Average spices are not fully marinated in mutton tikka do not recommend staff are rude service ver bad no recommendation at all”
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“Pulao below Average spices are not fully marinated in mutton tikka do not recommend staff are rude service ver bad no recommendation at all”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. Visit outside peak hours or choose takeaway, as one review says service becomes inefficient when busy.
Check payment. Confirm card payment is available and ask for a bill before leaving, since a customer reported neither was provided.
Check orders. If you want dal without oil, repeat the request when ordering and check the dish before eating; one customer received extra oil despite asking twice.
Try breakfast. For a morning visit, breakfast and paratha are the clearest review-backed choices to consider.
Compare prices. Ask about the total before ordering if budget matters, as reviews disagree on whether prices are low or high versus nearby restaurants.
Plan the visit
Practical details
42 12B St
Naif - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Poor service
Multiple customers report rude or inattentive service, including a waiter clearing a plate before the meal was finished.
Branch behaviour
The Nakheel branch receives repeated complaints about staff and counter-person behaviour toward customers.
Food inconsistency
The mix dal was described as tasteless, with no tadka, salt, garlic or onion flavour.
Food hygiene
One customer reported finding a fly in the food, a serious concern to keep in mind.
Price concerns
Some diners consider the meals expensive, particularly for one person or compared with nearby Pakistani restaurants.
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant Nakheel is a Pakistani restaurant in Naif where you can have a traditional desi meal, order breakfast, or try one of the branch’s mentioned mutton dishes. Morning paratha is a recurring favourite, while mutton preparation and mutton chanp receive particularly positive comments. The menu is also described as Pakistani and Indian, giving first-time visitors a broad introduction to the style of food.
There are some appealing value signals: customers have called the food affordable, reasonably priced and suitable for middle-class families. Others, however, found meals expensive for one person or pricier than nearby Pakistani restaurants, so check the bill before settling in. A neat, clean sitting area and family dining are mentioned, although the overall experience depends heavily on the visit.
Service is the main caution. Reviews describe rude counter staff, inattentive employees and a waiter removing a plate before the diner had finished. Peak-hour service may be inefficient, making takeaway the safer choice when busy.
Double-check special requests—one diner asked twice for dal without oil but received extra oil—and confirm card acceptance and obtain a bill before leaving. Food quality is not completely consistent either: the mix dal was called tasteless, and one customer reported finding a fly in the food.