Tender mandi
Chicken and mutton mandi are praised for tender meat and fragrant, tasty rice.
Saudi Kitchen
Jumeirah
Saudi Kitchen is a traditional Saudi restaurant in Jumeirah, known for mandi, kabsa and other Arabic dishes. The experience also includes carpet or floor seating in an Arabic-style setting, making it a place to try the food and the dining tradition together.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
3,413 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Floor seating
Traditional carpet and floor seating, including private areas, gives the meal a distinctly Arabic setting.
Large portions
Portions are often generous; one reviewer said a single dish could be enough for two people with dessert.
Haneeth highlight
Mutton haneeth is singled out as a signature dish, with one review calling it amazing.
Free valet
Valet parking is reported as free, which makes arriving by car more convenient.
What to Eat at Saudi Kitchen 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 Saudi Kitchen, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Saudi Kitchen, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Kabsa Net +4
“The kabsa and mandi were flavorful and cooked to perfection, with the rice wonderfully aromatic and the meat tender and juicy.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The kabsa and mandi were flavorful and cooked to perfection, with the rice wonderfully aromatic and the meat tender and juicy.”December 2024
“One of the standout dishes is the Kabsa, a fragrant rice dish cooked with a blend of spices and served with perfectly cooked meat. Whether you opt for chicken, lamb, or beef, each variation of Kabsa is delicious and satisfying.”June 2024
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Chicken mandi Net +3
“Ordered chicken mandi and kabsa, loved both of them.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered chicken mandi and kabsa, loved both of them.”March 2022
“I ordered the Mandi Chicken, and the way it just fell off the bone... I felt that in my soul!”February 2026
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Madfoon Net +3
“Loved kabsa, madfoon and mandi. We visited the place several times and we always choose one of these three. Madfoon has the softest texture of all.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved kabsa, madfoon and mandi. We visited the place several times and we always choose one of these three. Madfoon has the softest texture of all.”July 2025
“Extremely clean food with excellent service, the team and manager are so welcoming and hospitable, very tasty Mandi, Bukhari, Madfoon with lot of arabic desserts kunafa and Umm Ali.”October 2022
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Harees Net +2
“We always come back for their finger-licking zurbian and harees, which are consistently delicious and flavorful.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We always come back for their finger-licking zurbian and harees, which are consistently delicious and flavorful.”June 2024
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”January 2026
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Mutton haneeth Net +2
“Mutton Haneeth was amazing. Signature item.”
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Review excerpts
“Mutton Haneeth was amazing. Signature item.”September 2024
“We had the mutton haneeth, it was delicious, tender and full of flavor, and the luqaimat is a must-try to finish the meal on a perfect sweet note.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Bukhari Net +1
“Extremely clean food with excellent service, the team and manager are so welcoming and hospitable, very tasty Mandi, Bukhari, Madfoon with lot of arabic desserts kunafa and Umm Ali.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Extremely clean food with excellent service, the team and manager are so welcoming and hospitable, very tasty Mandi, Bukhari, Madfoon with lot of arabic desserts kunafa and Umm Ali.”October 2022
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Chicken madhbi Net +1
“We ended up offering the lamb Mandi and chicken madhbi, some taboule. The food was very good and we topped it up with some Arabic tea .”
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Review excerpts
“We ended up offering the lamb Mandi and chicken madhbi, some taboule. The food was very good and we topped it up with some Arabic tea .”February 2023
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Fatoosh salad Net +1
“we went here directly after we arrived at Dubai and everything was so good! 🤩 i forgot the name of the dishes but we ordered a chicken and lamb dish and a fatoosh salad. the taste is incredible, the meat just melts in your mouth, and the yogurt they give you was so smooth and creamy 😍 beware though, their portions are quite huge so we ended up taking a lot of it home. would definitely come again!”
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Review excerpts
“we went here directly after we arrived at Dubai and everything was so good! 🤩 i forgot the name of the dishes but we ordered a chicken and lamb dish and a fatoosh salad. the taste is incredible, the meat just melts in your mouth, and the yogurt they give you was so smooth and creamy 😍 beware though, their portions are quite huge so we ended up taking a lot of it home. would definitely come again!”November 2022
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Green salad Net +1
“the green salad taste really fresh and nice ..”
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Review excerpts
“the green salad taste really fresh and nice ..”February 2023
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“I love their Grilled Chicken.”
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“I love their Grilled Chicken.”May 2026
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Grilled chicken kabsa Net +1
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”January 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus is creamy and rich, making it a perfect starter.”
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Review excerpts
“The hummus is creamy and rich, making it a perfect starter.”June 2024
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Jareesh Net +1
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”January 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“And don't even get me started on the Kunafa it was warm, gooey, and absolutely life-changing.”
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Review excerpts
“And don't even get me started on the Kunafa it was warm, gooey, and absolutely life-changing.”February 2026
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Lamb mandi Net +1
“We ended up offering the lamb Mandi and chicken madhbi, some taboule. The food was very good and we topped it up with some Arabic tea .”
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Review excerpts
“We ended up offering the lamb Mandi and chicken madhbi, some taboule. The food was very good and we topped it up with some Arabic tea .”February 2023
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Lentil soup Net +1
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered harees, jareesh, grilled chicken kabsa, madfoon, and lentil soup, everything was flavorful and comforting.”January 2026
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Luqaimat Net +1
“We had the mutton haneeth, it was delicious, tender and full of flavor, and the luqaimat is a must-try to finish the meal on a perfect sweet note.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the mutton haneeth, it was delicious, tender and full of flavor, and the luqaimat is a must-try to finish the meal on a perfect sweet note.”January 2026
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Madbi meat Net +1
“The meat is so tender we ordered mandi and madbi meat both actually similar mabe the difference is in the cut of the meat.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The meat is so tender we ordered mandi and madbi meat both actually similar mabe the difference is in the cut of the meat.”June 2024
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Mendi Net +1
“It is one of the best restaurants in terms of mendi and the kinds of food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It is one of the best restaurants in terms of mendi and the kinds of food.”June 2024
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“Place and ambiance are nice, and this is our go-to spot for chicken and mutton mandi. The meat is tender, the rice is tasty, and the service is good. A reliable place for a satisfying family meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Place and ambiance are nice, and this is our go-to spot for chicken and mutton mandi. The meat is tender, the rice is tasty, and the service is good. A reliable place for a satisfying family meal.”February 2026
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Rice with camel Net +1
“Tried the rice with Camel and it was so good..the meat melts in your mouth.”
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“Tried the rice with Camel and it was so good..the meat melts in your mouth.”January 2023
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Salads Net +1
“The fresh, crisp salads add a refreshing touch to the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“The fresh, crisp salads add a refreshing touch to the meal.”June 2024
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Um ali Net +1
“After, ordered an Um Ali delicious sweet”
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Review excerpts
“After, ordered an Um Ali delicious sweet”March 2022
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Chicken machboos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered “chicken machboos at the end” and it was enough for 3 of us. The food was ok nothing exceptional!”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Arabian coffee Net +1
“They greet you with Arabian coffee and dates, so tasty!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They greet you with Arabian coffee and dates, so tasty!”October 2017
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chicken madfoun Net −1
“I tried (the bestseller Chicken Madfoun) I was disappointed that there was no flavor .. the staff were very friendly.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I tried (the bestseller Chicken Madfoun) I was disappointed that there was no flavor .. the staff were very friendly.”November 2023
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Mandhi Net −1
“The food was served cold, and imagine there was no soup with mandhi they give as complimentary.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food was served cold, and imagine there was no soup with mandhi they give as complimentary.”May 2023
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Salad Net −1
“Salad doesn’t have any taste , no salt even .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Salad doesn’t have any taste , no salt even .”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share portions. Consider sharing a main: reviewers say portions can be huge, with one dish sometimes feeding two people.
Request seating. Ask for traditional floor or private-area seating if that is part of the experience you want.
Confirm availability. Call ahead for a specific dish: one diner was told meat mandi was available, then found it sold out on arrival.
Follow up. If nobody brings a menu or takes your order, follow up promptly rather than waiting at the table.
Try haneeth. Mutton haneeth is worth considering as a specific order; one reviewer called it the restaurant’s signature item.
Use valet. If you are driving, reviews report valet parking is free.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeira Street - 2 Beach Road
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Several diners consider the pricing high compared with other mandi and Yemeni-style restaurants in Dubai.
Uneven service
Service can be attentive, but some diners waited 30 minutes before staff came to take the order.
Inconsistent flavour
Reviews range from richly seasoned dishes to chicken and rice described as bland and tasteless.
Preheated food
One diner felt the dish arrived pre-cooked and reheated, rather than freshly prepared.
Missing soup
Some diners were disappointed that soup was not served with their mandi meal.
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The Bottom Line
Saudi Kitchen in Jumeirah is a traditional Saudi restaurant built around mandi, kabsa and other Arabian Peninsula dishes. Reviews make the chicken and mutton mandi, fragrant rice and large portions the clearest reasons to come; mutton haneeth, harees and grilled chicken also receive specific praise. It is a useful introduction to the cuisine if you want more than a standard table meal.
The setting is part of the draw. You may sit on carpets or in a private Arabic-style floor area, and several diners describe the interior as cozy, clean and inviting. Complimentary Arabic coffee and dates are mentioned, while one review found the kunafa warm and gooey and another called luqaimat a good finish.
Valet parking is reported as free. There are caveats. Prices are repeatedly described as high, including one report of 131 for a small lamb-and-rice portion.
Food experiences vary: some found the meat tender and rice aromatic, while others received bland, preheated or cold dishes. Service ranges from welcoming to a 30-minute wait for attention, so confirm availability and follow up promptly if staff do not take the order. Portions can be large enough to share.