Madghout
The mutton madghout is praised for tender meat, rich seasoning, fragrant rice and generous portions.
Raydan Restaurant
Umm Suqeim
Raydan Restaurant in Umm Suqeim serves Saudi and Yemeni-style Gulf food, with familiar favourites such as mandi and madghout. Reviews make it especially worth considering for tender haneeth, generous group meals, traditional floor-seating booths and private rooms.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,968 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Haneeth ribs
One reviewer ranked the haneeth ribs among the top five they had tried in Dubai, with complimentary soup included.
Authentic taste
Several customers describe the food as genuinely Saudi or Yemeni, including one visitor who found it better than the original Saudi branch.
Group seating
The upstairs traditional booths and majlis-style seating suit families and large groups; one group of 20 ordered a full goat mandi.
Private rooms
Private rooms give diners a quieter, more private setting, while reviews also mention ample seating for family gatherings.
Kunafa finish
Kunafa is a recurring dessert recommendation, with one reviewer specifically advising diners to order it before leaving.
Clean setting
Reviews describe the dining areas as clean and well-kept, including a family visit where freshness and cleanliness stood out.
What to Eat at Raydan 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 Raydan Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Raydan Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mandi Net +4
“One of the best place that serves good quality mandi in u.a.e . Quantity is also good enough for two .”
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“One of the best place that serves good quality mandi in u.a.e . Quantity is also good enough for two .”March 2020
“who wanna try tasty mandi!? It’s there…”September 2021
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Hanith lamb ribs Net +2
“My order was Hanith lamb ribs 😋, really exceeded my expectation.”
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“My order was Hanith lamb ribs 😋, really exceeded my expectation.”October 2020
“I would rate this among the top 5 Haneeth ribs I've had in Dubai.”June 2025
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Madbhi Net +2
“Best tasting authentic Saudi Mandi and Madhbi available at Raydan.”
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“Best tasting authentic Saudi Mandi and Madhbi available at Raydan.”January 2022
“You can’t beat saudi food their madbhi and madghoot was out of the world.”May 2023
Honorable mentions (14)
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Beef madfoon Net +1
“Their food are so authentic, fresh and delicious, it's one of the places i like to have Mandi, thir beef madfoon is outstanding, it's melts in your mouth. They have tables, open sitting and private sitting. Service is so nice.”
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“Their food are so authentic, fresh and delicious, it's one of the places i like to have Mandi, thir beef madfoon is outstanding, it's melts in your mouth. They have tables, open sitting and private sitting. Service is so nice.”October 2020
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Chicken madgoot Net +1
“Good food tasting very good but the service when I asked thim about chicken madgoot he told me it’s need 25min you can take other choice and when I said I will wait for it 25 min it’s bring it only in 5 min”
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“Good food tasting very good but the service when I asked thim about chicken madgoot he told me it’s need 25min you can take other choice and when I said I will wait for it 25 min it’s bring it only in 5 min”July 2026
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Full goat mandi Net +1
“We were a group of 20 friends and ordered a full goat mandi, still had mutton and rice balance...”
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“We were a group of 20 friends and ordered a full goat mandi, still had mutton and rice balance...”October 2023
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Hanath Net +1
“It was the best rice and hanath I’ve ever tried.”
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“It was the best rice and hanath I’ve ever tried.”January 2026
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Local meat selection Net +1
“Order local meat selection for an awesome taste”
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“Order local meat selection for an awesome taste”September 2025
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Madfoon Net +1
“One one the best madfoon in dubai. Its a saudi brand. Good quality food”
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“One one the best madfoon in dubai. Its a saudi brand. Good quality food”February 2025
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Madghoot Net +1
“You can’t beat saudi food their madbhi and madghoot was out of the world.”
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“You can’t beat saudi food their madbhi and madghoot was out of the world.”May 2023
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Madghoot rice with meat Net +1
“Ordered meat madghout for 4 people and got two of the big dishes. The food was good and too big for 5 of us.”
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“Ordered meat madghout for 4 people and got two of the big dishes. The food was good and too big for 5 of us.”December 2019
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Madhoot Net +1
“Really enjoy the Madhoot it was yummy”
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“Really enjoy the Madhoot it was yummy”August 2025
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Mandi with meat Net +1
“I tried the Mandi with meat wich the rice was tasty and light and the meat was fresh and soft. Highly recommended”
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“I tried the Mandi with meat wich the rice was tasty and light and the meat was fresh and soft. Highly recommended”February 2021
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Mandy mutton Net +1
“Good taste but I recommend Mandy mutton as it’s better than meat Beryany.”
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“Good taste but I recommend Mandy mutton as it’s better than meat Beryany.”July 2019
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Mutton madghout Net +1
“The mutton madghout was cooked to absolute perfection—richly seasoned, fragrant rice and incredibly tender meat.”
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“The mutton madghout was cooked to absolute perfection—richly seasoned, fragrant rice and incredibly tender meat.”May 2026
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“Good food, especially the Mutton Mandi. But extremely overpriced. There are other Mandi restaurants in Dubai that offer as good food, or better, for much better prices.”
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“Good food, especially the Mutton Mandi. But extremely overpriced. There are other Mandi restaurants in Dubai that offer as good food, or better, for much better prices.”July 2019
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Rocket salad Net +1
“The rocket salad was the perfect fresh, peppery side to balance out the meal.”
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“The rocket salad was the perfect fresh, peppery side to balance out the meal.”May 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Chicken kabsa Net −1
“Rice seems too wet and the chicken Kabsa missing more tomato paste and saffron…unfortunately chicken is not fresh chicken like in Saudi🥲, taste is super different. But generally if you really miss Kabsa, still is a good choice here in Dubai.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Rice seems too wet and the chicken Kabsa missing more tomato paste and saffron…unfortunately chicken is not fresh chicken like in Saudi🥲, taste is super different. But generally if you really miss Kabsa, still is a good choice here in Dubai.”September 2025
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Compressed meat Net −1
“this is the first time I order from this restaurant compressed meat and he told me half an hour and I am close to it only 4 minutes The order came with bones with rice only the shape of the food was strange”
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“this is the first time I order from this restaurant compressed meat and he told me half an hour and I am close to it only 4 minutes The order came with bones with rice only the shape of the food was strange”September 2022
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Haneeth shoulder Net −1
“The haneeth shoulder was one of the best in town but lately the quality and taste has went down. I think maybe a new chef, i hope soon that the taste and aromatic gets back to the authentic taste as well as the rice.”
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“The haneeth shoulder was one of the best in town but lately the quality and taste has went down. I think maybe a new chef, i hope soon that the taste and aromatic gets back to the authentic taste as well as the rice.”October 2024
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Hanid meat Net −1
“We went there and explained to the waiter what we need (hanid meat) and asked him which has more meat the shoulder or the rips, and he advised us to take the ribs. When the food arrived it looked like a big amount of meat but while we started eating the meat was chewie and unflavorful then we told the waiter the meat is not enough, and he ensured us that this meal is for one person.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We went there and explained to the waiter what we need (hanid meat) and asked him which has more meat the shoulder or the rips, and he advised us to take the ribs. When the food arrived it looked like a big amount of meat but while we started eating the meat was chewie and unflavorful then we told the waiter the meat is not enough, and he ensured us that this meal is for one person.”June 2025
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Meat beryany Net −1
“Good taste but I recommend Mandy mutton as it’s better than meat Beryany.”
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“Good taste but I recommend Mandy mutton as it’s better than meat Beryany.”July 2019
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Sahan rice and meat Net −1
“They posted a sahan rice and meat in the pic but they send very low quantity of rice and some little peice of meat which is not even enough for one person.”
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“They posted a sahan rice and meat in the pic but they send very low quantity of rice and some little peice of meat which is not even enough for one person.”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try madghout. For a first order, consider mutton madghout; one reviewer found it tender and richly seasoned, with rocket salad as a fresh side.
Save room. Leave space for kunafa; a reviewer specifically recommends ordering it before you leave.
Plan ahead. Allow extra time for orders, especially madghoot: one customer was quoted 25 minutes, though it arrived in five.
Go in groups. For a large gathering, ask about the full goat mandi; a group of 20 still had meat and rice left over.
Visit earlier. Earlier visits may give you more choice: one 9:30pm dinner found most of the menu unavailable.
Choose seating. Ask about the upstairs floor booths or private rooms if you want a more traditional or private dining setup.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be seriously delayed: one order took about an hour and a half, while another reviewer called the service slow and awful.
Food consistency
Rice and meat quality are not completely consistent; reviews mention wet, stale-tasting rice and chewy, flavourless meat.
High prices
Some diners find Raydan expensive compared with other Dubai mandi restaurants, and note that soup and salad are charged separately.
Late availability
A late dinner visit found most menu items unavailable, leaving only three dishes to choose from.
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The Bottom Line
Raydan Restaurant is a Saudi and Yemeni food stop in Umm Suqeim, centred on dishes such as mandi, madghout, haneeth and madfoon. The strongest reviews are specific: mutton madghout gets praise for tender meat, fragrant rice and rich seasoning, while the haneeth ribs were ranked among one customer’s top five in Dubai. Kunafa is the dessert people tell you not to skip.
The setting works well for family meals and larger gatherings. Upstairs floor-level traditional booths add a more authentic feel, and private rooms are available for diners who want privacy. One group of 20 ordered a full goat mandi and still had meat and rice left over, so the restaurant can handle substantial meals.
Reviews also describe the dining areas as clean and well-kept. Service is the main variable. Some guests found staff warm, attentive and quick, but others reported cold food and waits of around 90 minutes.
Food quality can vary too: alongside excellent meat, reviewers mention wet or stale-tasting rice and, in one case, chewy meat. Prices are described as reasonable by some and high by others, with soup and salad charged separately. For the best choice, avoid arriving very late, when one diner found most menu items unavailable.