Pulao Favourite
Nali pulao has loyal fans, with one long-time customer calling it awesome and saying it feels like eating at home.
PAR - PAK AL REYAN RESTAURANT DUBAI
International City
PAR - PAK AL REYAN RESTAURANT DUBAI is a Pakistani restaurant in International City serving familiar desi favourites for dine-in and takeaway. Reviews point to breakfast dishes such as dall chawal and tea paratha with saag, along with pulao, biryani and Punjabi samosas.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
504 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Value
Breakfast is a recurring strength, with reviewers praising tasty food, reasonable prices and dishes such as keema paratha and saag.
Pakistani Taste
Customers describe the food as authentic Pakistani, including a Punjabi samosa with the expected Pakistani taste.
Good Ambiance
One dine-in reviewer rated the overall experience 9/10 and specifically liked the ambiance.
Parking Access
A review mentions an excellent location with plenty of parking, useful for drivers visiting the restaurant.
Late Service
A review states that the restaurant operates 24 hours, which may suit late-night diners or takeaway customers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Spice. Ask about chilli levels before ordering if you are spice-sensitive; one regular found the nali pulao and other dishes unusually hot.
Confirm Items. Check your order before leaving or accepting delivery, as reviewers reported wrong items, missing chapatis and unavailable dishes.
Ask Freshness. For grilled or fried dishes, ask about freshness and preparation; reviewers specifically complained about smelly tikka and fish.
Late Option. If you need food late, the restaurant is described as operating 24 hours, though the night shift was once handled by only one person.
Family Check. If you are bringing family, confirm the seating arrangement first because a recent review says there is no family area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop 1, Building W01 Russia W01 Shop No. 01
Warsan First - Russia Cluster, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Cleanliness Concern
A reviewer reported seeing many cockroaches and described a lack of cleaning, so cleanliness may be inconsistent.
Food Inconsistency
Reviews include serious complaints about undercooked meat, burnt naan, unpleasant smells and poor biryani, alongside positive food reports.
Heavy Oil
A customer receiving food parcels repeatedly complained that the dishes contained excessive oil.
No Family Area
One review says there is no family area, while an older review mentioned two sections, so the current setup may be unclear.
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The Bottom Line
PAR - PAK AL REYAN RESTAURANT DUBAI is a Pakistani restaurant in International City that suits diners looking for straightforward desi food, breakfast or takeaway. Reviews repeatedly mention dall chawal, chicken pulao, biryani and Punjabi samosas; nali pulao has a particularly loyal following, with one customer saying it feels like eating at home. Breakfast is one of the clearer attractions.
Reviewers mention keema paratha, chapli kabab and tea paratha with saag, while others describe the prices as reasonable or economical. The restaurant is also reported to run 24 hours, and one older review notes plenty of parking. Ambiance has earned positive feedback too, including a 9/10 overall rating from one diner.
The experience is not consistent, however. Several customers describe slow or careless service, including an overnight order that took around 80 minutes after items were repeatedly reported unavailable. Food complaints range from excessive oil and extreme chilli to undercooked mutton, burnt naan, unpleasant-smelling fish or tikka, and poor biryani.
Cleanliness was also seriously questioned in one recent review. If you visit, confirm availability, spice levels and order details, and check the seating arrangement if a family area matters to you.