Shabestan Restaurant

Name: Shabestan Restaurant
Address: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek - Baniyas Rd, Al Rigga, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142057033

Al Rigga

Persian restaurant Closed 04 205 7033

Shabestan is a Persian restaurant in Al Rigga known for Iranian cooking, traditional decor, panoramic creek views and live Persian music. Reviews especially point to its kebabs, freshly baked bread and saffron desserts, making it a considered choice for a family dinner or special evening.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,144 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Creek Views

The restaurant pairs Persian dining with views across Dubai Creek and Old Dubai.

Fresh Bread

Iranian bread is baked in a traditional oven, and one review praised it as a meal highlight.

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What to Eat at Shabestan Restaurant

These items at Shabestan Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Faloodeh Net +2

“The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The desert was amazing, and the cookies, faloodeh& ice cream are to die for. We enjoyed the meal and service; the way that they took care of us was enjoyable.”

Honorable mentions (32)

Ash Net +1

“Their Ash was 10/10 , it's rare to find such authentic Ash, especially at that time.”
Ash-reshteh Net +1

“Best Persian food in Dubai, if you looking for authentic Iranian cuisine here is your destination. The ingredients are top notch, recommended dish are Ash-Reshteh, Kebab-fillet, and Bagli polo - mahichi.”
Baarg Net +1

“The baarg and chicken were really good 👍🏻 and the buttery rice was sublime.”
Baghalah polo ba-mahichch Net +1

“Baghalah Polo Ba-Mahichch, tahchin, and greek salad were very nice.”
Bagli polo - mahichi Net +1

“Best Persian food in Dubai, if you looking for authentic Iranian cuisine here is your destination. The ingredients are top notch, recommended dish are Ash-Reshteh, Kebab-fillet, and Bagli polo - mahichi.”
Bastani zaafroni Net +1

“The ice cream in the picture is the Faloodeh Bastani 56AED mixed with a scoop of Bastani Zaafroni. Our waiter suggested that I do that so I can try both. I personally liked the Bastani Zaafroni way more, it was so good that I ordered another scoop.”
Bastani zafaroni Net +1

“For dessert, we indulged in the creamiest caramel and the heavenly bastani zafaroni, which was the perfect end to an extraordinary meal along with black tea.”
Beef fillet kabobs Net +1

“We shared an eggplant appetizer and pomegranate salad, and herbed yogurt. I had beef fillet kabobs, which were tender and subtly spiced.”
Buttery rice Net +1

“The baarg and chicken were really good 👍🏻 and the buttery rice was sublime.”
Chelo kebab Net +1

“One standout dish is the Chelo Kebab, featuring juicy skewers of meat served with fluffy saffron-infused rice—a true delight for the senses.”
Chicken breast kebab dish Net +1

“Wow. The standard of Persian food here is amazing. Flavour extraction from the vegetable sides is masterful and the leaner cuts of meat such as the chicken breast kebab dish are sooo tender and flavourful.”
Dessert platter Net +1

“Their tea and dessert platter at the end were the perfect finish to the meal.”
Dessert platter with tea Net +1

“One of the most delicious Irani food we've had. The Hammour kebabs were outstanding. Their freshly baked Nans were highlight of our meal. Also, the dessert platter with tea was outstanding with a good variety of desserts.”
Fish mahi Net +1

“The most amazing food! Its a must try for all those who love Persian food esp lamb kubidey kebabs and the fish Mahi.”
Fragrant saffron rice Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious — perfectly grilled kebabs, fragrant saffron rice, and refreshing yogurt with cucumber. Everything was served with attention to detail and presented beautifully.”
Greek salad Net +1

“Baghalah Polo Ba-Mahichch, tahchin, and greek salad were very nice. Lamb was sooooooo soft. For tahchin, I love the cranberry to make the menu completely amazing. Greek salad was so fresh and feta tastes good and creamy.”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“We ordered the grilled prawns and kebab (kobedah?) juicy and high quality meat..”
Hammour kebabs Net +1

“One of the most delicious Irani food we've had. The Hammour kebabs were outstanding. Their freshly baked Nans were highlight of our meal. Also, the dessert platter with tea was outstanding with a good variety of desserts.”
Kebab-fillet Net +1

“Best Persian food in Dubai, if you looking for authentic Iranian cuisine here is your destination. The ingredients are top notch, recommended dish are Ash-Reshteh, Kebab-fillet, and Bagli polo - mahichi.”
Khubideh Net +1

“Absolutely delicious food we want to go back again for. this 40 year old restaurant has the most comforting vibes with their staff that put you at ease instantly and some of the staff have been there since almost the opening. Anis, Emily and Kareem were amazing. And we got to chat with the musician as well. Its like visting a friend’s home and having amazing authentic food. We had khubideh which was my favorite, lambchops,barge morg and khase bademjan. For dessert we had the faloodeh and persian icecream.”
Kobideh Net +1

“What they really do well here is the grilled items 👍🏻 lovely kobideh although it had a bit of a gamey taste.”
Lamb kubidey kebabs Net +1

“The most amazing food! Its a must try for all those who love Persian food esp lamb kubidey kebabs and the fish Mahi.”
Lamb stew Net +1

“They came with three different rice preparations. My wife had lamb stew, that was equally excellent.”
Maz khiar Net +1

“Our meal began with a delightful cream soup, followed by a refreshing sherazi salad and a tasty Maz khiar.”
Mix grills Net +1

“The mix grills were served professionally to each of us, showcasing perfectly cooked meats with exquisite flavours.”
Prawns skewer Net +1

“You get 3 different types of lamb kebabs, 1 chicken skewer, 1 fish and 1 Prawns skewer. Those Prawns were divine.”
Refreshing yogurt with cucumber Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious — perfectly grilled kebabs, fragrant saffron rice, and refreshing yogurt with cucumber. Everything was served with attention to detail and presented beautifully.”
Saffron ice cream Net +1

“You have to (yes it is a must) try the Saffron ice cream at the end.”
Shabestan specialty platter Net +1

“We had the Shabestan Specialty Platter which is a combination of premium kebabs - seafood, chicken and lamb plus 3 types of rice.”
Sherazi salad Net +1

“Our meal began with a delightful cream soup, followed by a refreshing sherazi salad and a tasty Maz khiar.”
Tahchin Net +1

“Baghalah Polo Ba-Mahichch, tahchin, and greek salad were very nice. Lamb was sooooooo soft. For tahchin, I love the cranberry to make the menu completely amazing.”
The shabestan speciality platter Net +1

“They have a dinner meal for 4 The Shabestan Speciality Platter 798AED highly recommended. We were 5 people our waiter assured us that it is more than enough. The portion was perfect and the food was delicious.”

Drinks 2

Black tea with mint Net +1

“ALSO, don’t miss out on their black tea with mint; its the perfect way to end the meal 🤰☕️”
Saffron lemonade Net +1

“The saffron lemonade was also amazing. Such a beautiful touch that complements the richness of the food.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Beetroot soup Net −1

“Then there was this Beetroot soup which was given to all 5 of us. Absolutely horrible we couldn't eat more than few spoons.”
Fesenjan Net −1

“The fesenjan was not to my liking at all.”
Koobideh Net −1

“We ordered koobideh. It was too much spices which was really hard to enjoy the taste of meat. I think they added chicken to the koobideh but in the menu says it’s mix of lamb and beef. It’s not worth it for the price.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive Early. Go early if a window table matters; one review said the restaurant became packed after 9pm.

Order Sharing. For a group, consider the mixed grill so everyone can sample several grilled items.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek - Baniyas Rd

Al Rigga - Deira, Dubai

04 205 7033

Mon	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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High Prices

Several reviews consider the restaurant expensive, with one saying the food quantity did not match the price.

Loud Music

Live music can become loud enough to interfere with conversation and the meal.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

798AED

Shabestan Speciality Platter

“They have a dinner meal for 4 The Shabestan Speciality Platter 798AED highly recommended”

Google review · September 2022

56AED

Faloodeh Bastani

“The ice cream in the picture is the Faloodeh Bastani 56AED mixed with a scoop of Bastani Zaafroni”

Google review · September 2022

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The Bottom Line

Shabestan is a long-running Persian restaurant in Al Rigga where the setting is almost as important as the food. Diners come for Iranian classics such as kebabs, lamb dishes and saffron rice, with Dubai Creek and Old Dubai views providing the backdrop. Live traditional Persian music adds to the occasion, though it is not always quiet.

The grilled dishes are the safest starting point in the reviews: lamb is described as exceptionally tender, while chicken, fish and koobideh also receive strong praise. Fresh Iranian bread baked in a traditional oven is a recurring highlight. For dessert, faloodeh, Bastani Zaafroni saffron ice cream and tea are worth leaving room for.

Groups can share a specialty platter with several meats and three rice preparations. Service is consistently described as warm and attentive, and the restaurant suits family dinners or a more polished evening. The trade-off is cost: some diners call it overpriced or say portions do not match the bill, while others find the pricing reasonable.

Music can become very loud, and one review reported a fixed-menu format, so clarify the available menu and pricing before ordering. Arrive early if you want a window table, particularly on a busy evening.