BBQ platter
The BBQ platter is repeatedly praised for tasty, well-marinated grilled meats and generous portions at an economical price.
SARAB AL MADINA RESTAURANT
Al Quoz
Sarab Al Madina Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz, known in reviews for freshly prepared BBQ and hearty dishes. The BBQ platter, Dal Channa, mutton karahi and green chicken boneless handi are among the specific choices customers return for, while service is more dependable for dine-in than delivery.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
516 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong flavours
Customers highlight the rich Palak Paneer and homely, well-cooked Dal Chana Special as fresh and satisfying choices.
Indoor outdoor
Reviews mention both indoor and outdoor seating, giving casual diners a choice of setting.
Pakistani dishes
The menu receives praise for dishes such as mutton daigi quorma and shahi daal, with good quality noted by a repeat visitor.
Helpful service
Service is not consistently praised, but some diners specifically describe the manager and selected servers as humble, helpful and professional.
What to Eat at SARAB AL MADINA 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 SARAB AL MADINA RESTAURANT, 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 SARAB AL MADINA RESTAURANT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bbq platter Net +3
“Best food in a while in this neighbourhood. BBQ platter was amazingly tasty. Great service.”
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“Best food in a while in this neighbourhood. BBQ platter was amazingly tasty. Great service.”June 2026
“We ordered the BBQ Platter, which was not only generously portioned but also very economical. The platter included a variety of well-marinated meats, all grilled to perfection. The taste was good, and the meats were flavorful and tender.”May 2024
Honorable mentions (12)
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Bbq special Net +1
“Perfect sitting arrangement inside out tasty and healthy food loved tawa keema and BBQ special.”
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“Perfect sitting arrangement inside out tasty and healthy food loved tawa keema and BBQ special.”September 2022
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Chicken pizza karahi Net +1
“I Ordered Chicken Pizza Karahi And Lahori Fried Fish. That's amazing Taste.”
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“I Ordered Chicken Pizza Karahi And Lahori Fried Fish. That's amazing Taste.”May 2026
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Dal chana special Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious! The Palak Paneer was rich and flavorful, and the Dal Chana Special tasted homely and perfectly cooked.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious! The Palak Paneer was rich and flavorful, and the Dal Chana Special tasted homely and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
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Green chicken bonless handi Net +1
“its a amazing Taste specially Bar b q platter ,Green chicken bonless handi& Grill chicken, i am food lover , but i never ever eat such a delicious pakistani taste in dubai”
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“its a amazing Taste specially Bar b q platter ,Green chicken bonless handi& Grill chicken, i am food lover , but i never ever eat such a delicious pakistani taste in dubai”May 2026
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Green handi Net +1
“I had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. I especially enjoyed the BBQ and the Green Handi . The restaurant is very clean and well-decorated, and the prices are reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Dubai. Thank you for making my day!”
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“I had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. I especially enjoyed the BBQ and the Green Handi . The restaurant is very clean and well-decorated, and the prices are reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Dubai. Thank you for making my day!”December 2023
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Grill chicken Net +1
“its a amazing Taste specially Bar b q platter ,Green chicken bonless handi& Grill chicken, i am food lover , but i never ever eat such a delicious pakistani taste in dubai”
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“its a amazing Taste specially Bar b q platter ,Green chicken bonless handi& Grill chicken, i am food lover , but i never ever eat such a delicious pakistani taste in dubai”May 2026
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Lahori fried fish Net +1
“I Ordered Chicken Pizza Karahi And Lahori Fried Fish. That's amazing Taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I Ordered Chicken Pizza Karahi And Lahori Fried Fish. That's amazing Taste.”May 2026
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Mutton daigi quorma Net +1
“Good quality Pakistani dishes and they are improving their structure day by day. I loved their Mutton Daigi Quorma and Shahi Daal.”
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“Good quality Pakistani dishes and they are improving their structure day by day. I loved their Mutton Daigi Quorma and Shahi Daal.”September 2025
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Mutton karai Net +1
“Awesome food and mutton karai is my favorite”
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“Awesome food and mutton karai is my favorite”September 2022
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Palak paneer Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious! The Palak Paneer was rich and flavorful, and the Dal Chana Special tasted homely and perfectly cooked.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious! The Palak Paneer was rich and flavorful, and the Dal Chana Special tasted homely and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
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Shahi daal Net +1
“Good quality Pakistani dishes and they are improving their structure day by day. I loved their Mutton Daigi Quorma and Shahi Daal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Good quality Pakistani dishes and they are improving their structure day by day. I loved their Mutton Daigi Quorma and Shahi Daal.”September 2025
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Tawa keema Net +1
“Perfect sitting arrangement inside out tasty and healthy food loved tawa keema and BBQ special.”
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Review excerpts
“Perfect sitting arrangement inside out tasty and healthy food loved tawa keema and BBQ special.”September 2022
What to Avoid (2)
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Roti Net −1
“Secondly when i open to chek my order the Roti was Super cold and wet. Looked like it was made in the afternoon time.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Secondly when i open to chek my order the Roti was Super cold and wet. Looked like it was made in the afternoon time.”January 2024
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Chicken biryani Net −2
“World worst chicken biryani is here.”
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Critical review excerpts
“World worst chicken biryani is here.”February 2026
“I have ordered 3 chicken biryani for dining but we get ice biryani maybe they make before day we pay for that without eating management are still agee our payment without eating.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Dine in. Choose dine-in if timing matters: one repeat customer still recommended it despite a two-hour delivery delay.
Avoid delivery. Allow substantial extra time for delivery or choose another option when you need a predictable arrival; one order took over two hours after six calls.
Check timing. If ordering delivery after 9 PM, confirm item availability first, as a review says dishes may remain available for dine-in only.
Check takeaway. Before leaving with takeaway, check that every paid item is packed; one customer found some ordered biryani had been left out.
Try breakfast. For a low-cost breakfast, a review specifically mentions white chana and roti costing around 4 dirham.
Plan the visit
Practical details
26th St - opposite First Group Security Camp
Al Qouz Ind.second - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late delivery
Delivery delays are the biggest recurring concern, with reports of orders taking 1.5 to 2 hours even when customers lived nearby.
Rude service
Several reviews describe rude or argumentative staff, including customers being left waiting or refused service.
Food temperature
Some delivery orders arrived cold, wet or undercooked, while one dine-in customer reported receiving very cold biryani.
Late availability
Delivery customers report that menu items are often unavailable after 9 PM even when the same dishes are offered for dine-in.
Cleaning issues
One repeat customer said tables often needed a cleaning request and described the indoor area as poorly maintained.
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The Bottom Line
Sarab Al Madina is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz where the main draw is hearty, familiar food rather than a polished dining experience. Customers repeatedly mention the BBQ platter, mutton karahi, green chicken boneless handi and Dal Chana. The BBQ platter has been described as generous and economical, with well-marinated grilled meats served alongside Dal Channa and hot tandoori bread.
There is a useful choice between indoor and outdoor seating, and breakfast can be particularly budget-friendly: one review puts white chana and roti at around 4 dirham. Other positively mentioned dishes include Palak Paneer, Mutton Daigi Quorma and Shahi Daal. For dine-in, several customers report enjoyable meals and occasional helpful, professional service.
Delivery is the major caution. 5 to 2 hours, repeated unanswered or unhelpful calls, forgotten orders and food arriving cold or wet. Service in the restaurant is also inconsistent, with complaints about rude staff, long waits and tables needing to be cleaned.
Menu availability for delivery reportedly becomes limited after 9 PM. If you are nearby and flexible, dine-in looks like the safer way to judge the food; for takeaway or delivery, confirm availability, timing and that every item is packed before leaving.