Live entertainment
The live band, singers and dancers create an energetic evening, with performances that keep guests engaged.
Rocky's Cafe
Al Karama
Rocky’s Cafe is a Filipino nightclub in Al Karama built around a dinner buffet and live entertainment. It suits groups looking for Filipino comfort food, singers and a lively evening of music, dancing or karaoke.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
749 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Buffet value
Several guests describe the buffet as affordable, with some packages including a beer or soft drink.
Filipino dishes
Guests come for familiar Filipino food, including crispy pork, pulutan and sisig; one review specifically praised the sizzling sisig.
Pool table
A pool table gives groups another activity between performances and makes the venue work for casual evenings with friends.
Karaoke setup
The karaoke setup has clear sound, multiple screens and lighting, with sessions that let guests perform themselves.
Celebrations
Reviews mention birthday celebrations, including special birthday mentions from the entertainers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book before arriving: one guest said the venue can be busy and unreserved visitors may wait a long time for a table.
Check your bill. Review the bill before paying, especially by card, because one customer reported an unexplained extra charge and no refund.
Clarify offers. Ask exactly how unlimited or complimentary drinks work and when they end; guests reported confusion during ladies night.
Choose seating. If the stage matters to you, request a front-middle table; a review says columns can block part of the performance.
Check buffet timing. Confirm the buffet schedule when booking, as one review places it at approximately 8:30–9:30 and another mentions service until 10pm.
Plan parking. Allow for paid parking when budgeting your visit; a customer specifically noted that parking is not free.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road - دوار المركز التجاري
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
dinner buffet
The dinner buffet is a recurring reason to visit, with Filipino dishes and, in some reviews, a beer or soft drink included.
sizzling sigsig
A reviewer singled out the sizzling sigsig as an outstanding dish.
buko pandan dessert
Buko pandan is one of the specifically mentioned dessert favourites.
Ladies Night
Reviews mention Ladies Night with complimentary drinks for ladies, though the exact offer should be confirmed before ordering.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Ladies-night guests reported slow service, particularly when requesting complimentary drinks, with some saying the offer was cut short.
Food inconsistency
Food quality varies by visit: reviews mention limited choice, weak seasoning and dishes whose taste did not match expectations.
Entry disputes
One long-time customer said management refused entry without explaining a dress-code, behaviour or reservation issue.
Bill confusion
A customer reported an unexplained extra charge that was not refunded, so payment details may need careful checking.
Table changes
One group was asked to move late in the evening for a regular guest, losing a better view of the stage.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
38 AED
dinner buffet with Filipino dishes and free cola or beer
“They have a dinner buffet for 38 AED with a variety of Filipino dishes+ 🥩 and a free cola or beer of choice”Google review · February 2024
AED38
lechon kawali plus free beer
“In Rocky's Cafe, Filipinos can eat their favorite food, "lecho kawali" plus free beer for an affordable price of AED38”Google review · February 2024
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The Bottom Line
Rocky’s Cafe is a Filipino nightclub in Al Karama where the main draw is the combination of dinner and stage entertainment. You can come for a Filipino buffet, then stay for a live band, singers, dancers, DJ sets or karaoke. It is a natural fit for friend groups, birthday gatherings and anyone who enjoys a Filipino-style night out rather than a quiet meal.
The buffet is repeatedly described as affordable. Reviews mention crispy pork, lechon kawali, pancit, pulutan and sisig, with some packages including a beer or soft drink. The food is not completely consistent, though: some guests praise the crispy pork and sizzling sisig, while others found the soup, seafood, wings or sisig bland or poorly balanced.
A pool table adds a useful extra for groups between performances. Book ahead because the room can be crowded, and ask about the buffet window and any ladies-night or unlimited-drink conditions before ordering. Seating matters if you want a clear stage view; one guest recommends the front middle because columns can obstruct parts of the show.
Service reviews range from warm and attentive to notably slow or impolite, while another customer reported an unexplained bill surcharge. Check the bill carefully before leaving. Parking has also been described as paid.