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Sands of Persia – Fine Dining & Premium Hookah Lounge in Dubai
Oud Metha
Sands of Persia is a fine-dining restaurant and premium hookah lounge in Oud Metha, serving Persian, Indian and Asian-influenced dishes. Reviews point to smooth, long-lasting shisha and dishes such as steamed chicken momos, making it suited to an unhurried meal with music and lounge time.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
878 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Diverse Menu
The menu spans Persian, Indian, Chinese and other Asian-influenced dishes, with grilled meats, rice and fresh appetisers noted by diners.
Sufi Music
Sufi nights add live musicians and a more eventful evening atmosphere alongside dinner and hookah.
Generous Portions
One diner found the food portions suitable for sharing between two people.
Named Designs
The shisha collection includes landmark-inspired designs, including a Burj Al Arab version.
Sweet Finish
The sizzling brownie stood out as an especially memorable dessert for one reviewer.
Relaxed Setting
Reviews describe a stylish, cozy setting where diners can linger; one group worked there for nearly five hours.
Nearby Parking
A reviewer said parking was consistently available nearby, which is useful for Oud Metha visits.
What to Eat at Sands of Persia – Fine Dining & Premium Hookah Lounge in Dubai 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 Sands of Persia – Fine Dining & Premium Hookah Lounge in Dubai, 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 Sands of Persia – Fine Dining & Premium Hookah Lounge in Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Hummus platter Net +2
“Even if you are not a shisha lover, the food menu is extensive and quite delicious and the drinks as well. Their cuisine covers Indian, Chinese and even Italian! I highly recommend the hummus platter a feast for the eyes and pallette!”
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“Even if you are not a shisha lover, the food menu is extensive and quite delicious and the drinks as well. Their cuisine covers Indian, Chinese and even Italian! I highly recommend the hummus platter a feast for the eyes and pallette!”April 2025
“Amazing experience. Went there with a friend, we had lovely time. Food was delicious including chicken chilly dry , hummus platter & fish tikka , however they have other options of pasta and chinese as well.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (18)
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Biryani Net +1
“The service was top-tier, and the food was beyond expectations. I had the Steamed Chicken Momos to start (light and flavorful), followed by Biryani and Chicken Masala — both dishes were absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful.”
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“The service was top-tier, and the food was beyond expectations. I had the Steamed Chicken Momos to start (light and flavorful), followed by Biryani and Chicken Masala — both dishes were absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful.”May 2025
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Biryani prawn Net +1
“The food is delicious and the staff very friendly. I recommend the fatoush salad and biryani prawn.”
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“The food is delicious and the staff very friendly. I recommend the fatoush salad and biryani prawn.”March 2025
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Burnt garlic fried rice with chili prawns Net +1
“Burnt Garlic Fried Rice with Chili Prawns — bold, smoky, and perfectly balanced.”
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“Burnt Garlic Fried Rice with Chili Prawns — bold, smoky, and perfectly balanced.”September 2025
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Sands of Persia it’s great restaurant where you can find Indian and Chinese cuisine. It was the best butter chicken and dumplings what I tried.”
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“Sands of Persia it’s great restaurant where you can find Indian and Chinese cuisine. It was the best butter chicken and dumplings what I tried.”April 2025
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Butter garlic chicken sizzler Net +1
“The Butter Garlic Chicken Sizzler was sizzling hot and full of flavor, while the Chicken Khowsey Momo brought that comforting, hearty touch.”
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“The Butter Garlic Chicken Sizzler was sizzling hot and full of flavor, while the Chicken Khowsey Momo brought that comforting, hearty touch.”September 2025
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Chicken & paneer tikka bao Net +1
“Dubai, get ready for a flavor explosion! with their all-new Chicken & Paneer Tikka Bao — soft, flavorful, and packed with a kick.”
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“Dubai, get ready for a flavor explosion! with their all-new Chicken & Paneer Tikka Bao — soft, flavorful, and packed with a kick.”September 2025
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Chicken chilly dry Net +1
“Amazing experience. Went there with a friend, we had lovely time. Food was delicious including chicken chilly dry , hummus platter & fish tikka , however they have other options of pasta and chinese as well.”
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“Amazing experience. Went there with a friend, we had lovely time. Food was delicious including chicken chilly dry , hummus platter & fish tikka , however they have other options of pasta and chinese as well.”April 2025
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Chicken khowsey momo Net +1
“The Butter Garlic Chicken Sizzler was sizzling hot and full of flavor, while the Chicken Khowsey Momo brought that comforting, hearty touch.”
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“The Butter Garlic Chicken Sizzler was sizzling hot and full of flavor, while the Chicken Khowsey Momo brought that comforting, hearty touch.”September 2025
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Chicken masala Net +1
“The service was top-tier, and the food was beyond expectations. I had the Steamed Chicken Momos to start (light and flavorful), followed by Biryani and Chicken Masala — both dishes were absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful.”
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“The service was top-tier, and the food was beyond expectations. I had the Steamed Chicken Momos to start (light and flavorful), followed by Biryani and Chicken Masala — both dishes were absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful.”May 2025
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Fatoush salad Net +1
“The food is delicious and the staff very friendly. I recommend the fatoush salad and biryani prawn.”
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“The food is delicious and the staff very friendly. I recommend the fatoush salad and biryani prawn.”March 2025
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Fish tikka Net +1
“Amazing experience. Went there with a friend, we had lovely time. Food was delicious including chicken chilly dry , hummus platter & fish tikka , however they have other options of pasta and chinese as well.”
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“Amazing experience. Went there with a friend, we had lovely time. Food was delicious including chicken chilly dry , hummus platter & fish tikka , however they have other options of pasta and chinese as well.”April 2025
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Fried momos Net +1
“Amazing place with mouthwatering food especially fried momos and all the recommended dishes by Ms. Kate!”
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“Amazing place with mouthwatering food especially fried momos and all the recommended dishes by Ms. Kate!”March 2025
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Hong kong ice cream Net +1
“Also I would like to write about Hong Kong ice cream it was so delicious 😋 I’m so appreciated with who working there omg they are so lovely.”
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“Also I would like to write about Hong Kong ice cream it was so delicious 😋 I’m so appreciated with who working there omg they are so lovely.”April 2025
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Mint lemon Net +1
“The food and drinks? Absolutely delicious – the prawns and momos were bursting with flavor, and my mint lemon came in the most gorgeous tall glass!”
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“The food and drinks? Absolutely delicious – the prawns and momos were bursting with flavor, and my mint lemon came in the most gorgeous tall glass!”April 2025
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Oriental platter Net +1
“I absolutely loved the chicken dumplings and the oriental platter — both were full of flavor and beautifully presented.”
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“I absolutely loved the chicken dumplings and the oriental platter — both were full of flavor and beautifully presented.”April 2025
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Shizuan chicken dumplings Net +1
“The food was so tasty, I recommend the Shizuan chicken dumplings. 🥟”
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“The food was so tasty, I recommend the Shizuan chicken dumplings. 🥟”April 2025
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Sizzling brownie Net +1
“Dolphi provided excellent service! Great food shisha and the sizzling brownie was overwhelmingly good! Definitely recommend coming, you’ll come back. We worked for 5 hours nearly and time flew. Ambience is well maintained and trendy!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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“Dolphi provided excellent service! Great food shisha and the sizzling brownie was overwhelmingly good! Definitely recommend coming, you’ll come back. We worked for 5 hours nearly and time flew. Ambience is well maintained and trendy!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”May 2026
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Steamed chicken momos Net +1
“The service was top-tier, and the food was beyond expectations. I had the Steamed Chicken Momos to start (light and flavorful), followed by Biryani and Chicken Masala — both dishes were absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful.”
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Review excerpts
“The service was top-tier, and the food was beyond expectations. I had the Steamed Chicken Momos to start (light and flavorful), followed by Biryani and Chicken Masala — both dishes were absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful.”May 2025
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Lemon mint drink Net +1
“We tried the lemon mint drink and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!”
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“We tried the lemon mint drink and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!”May 2025
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Margarita mocktail Net +1
“Loved the food and the margarita mocktail was absolutely delicious!”
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“Loved the food and the margarita mocktail was absolutely delicious!”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Sufi Nights. If you want live music, check the Sufi-night schedule before visiting; one guest arrived while the performance was already underway.
Share Dishes. Consider sharing food: one review says the serving size is good for two people, which suits a meal followed by shisha.
Ask Flavours. First-timers can ask the team for help choosing from the menu and shisha flavours.
Allow Time. This works better as a lingering evening than a quick stop; one group stayed to work for nearly five hours.
Try Nearby Parking. If driving, look for parking nearby; a reviewer found it consistently available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
81 Umm Hurair Rd
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
Common Concerns
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The Bottom Line
Sands of Persia combines a fine-dining restaurant with a premium hookah lounge in Oud Metha. You can come for Persian-style dishes, Indian and Chinese favourites, or a longer evening built around shisha. Reviews specifically mention Steamed Chicken Momos, chicken dumplings, grilled meats, aromatic rice and a notably smooth, long-lasting sheesha experience.
The shisha is a major part of the appeal, both for flavour and presentation. 3-foot gold-plated shisha gives enthusiasts something more unusual to look at and try. The setting is described as elegant, cozy and stylish rather than purely casual, with music adding to the atmosphere.
For entertainment, check whether a Sufi night is scheduled; one guest arrived as the band and musicians were already performing. The menu is broad enough for mixed groups, and one reviewer found the serving size good for two people. Desserts are worth leaving room for, particularly the sizzling brownie.
Driving appears manageable too: a reviewer said parking was always available nearby. Overall, it suits a relaxed dinner, a catch-up with friends, or an evening where the meal and hookah are meant to take their time.
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