Shamiana

Name: Shamiana
Address: No. 2-27 - DMCC Plot No. 2-27, Al Thanyah - DMCC Plot No. 2 - 27 Al Thanyah, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971526805419

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Restaurant Open now 0 526 805 419

Shamiana is an Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with an elegant setting, indoor and outdoor seating, and views. Reviews highlight its Veg Thali, chicken biryani and seasonal Iftar buffet, making it a useful choice for Indian meals, family gatherings and special occasions.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

304 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Indian flavours

Reviews consistently point to authentic Indian flavours, from biryani and curries to regional dishes.

Thali variety

The Veg Thali and non-veg thali provide broad spreads of curries, breads, rice and desserts.

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What to Eat at Shamiana

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shamiana, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Butter chicken Net +2

“As for the food, we ordered butter chicken and spicy chicken, which was like nothing I’ve tasted before in Dubai.”
Haleem Net +2

“The buffet had a great variety, including delicious haleem and a wide dessert spread.”
Pani puri Net +2

“I love the whole vibe, the restaurant is so amazing i loved the food specially the hyderabadi biryani and their pani pori 💗”
Sunday brunch Net +2

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Sunday Brunch is another experience all together. A mix of numerous Indian, Arabic and Continental dishes - our guests loved the ambience, the decor, the service and most importantly the food. One visit won't do justice for the brunch experience. Will be going back again soon 😃”

Honorable mentions (36)

2 Desserts Net +1

“Recently I tried their unlimited Veg & Non-veg thali , which included snacks, 5 curries, pulao, breads, lassi and 2 desserts. Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation.”
5 Curries Net +1

“Recently I tried their unlimited Veg & Non-veg thali , which included snacks, 5 curries, pulao, breads, lassi and 2 desserts. Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation.”
Chapati Net +1

“The naan and breads were great, especially the chapati, and the list goes on.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“The chicken biryani was absolutely divine - so flavorful and perfectly cooked!”
Chicken kathi rolls Net +1

“🍱From the uniquely served Pani Puri out of a wooden box, the yummy 🌯Chicken Kathi Rolls, the succulent Seekh kebabs to the mouthwateringly delicious Tandoori Tiger Prawns it’s a gastronomic adventure not to missed.”
Complimentary cake slice Net +1

“Rest was ok complimentary cake slice was good my son loved it we paid 420 aed for 4 people after taking buy 1 get1 free offer.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“The highlight was definitely the live chaat counter with fresh pani puri, dahi puri, and papdi chaat — everything tasted amazing.”
Dal makhani Net +1

“Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation. Favourites- All the starters, Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Gulab Jamun”
Freshly made kulcha Net +1

“The Haleem, freshly made Kulcha, and variety of traditional Indian dishes were absolutely delicious.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation. Favourites- All the starters, Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Gulab Jamun”
Gulab jamun creams brûlée Net +1

“The desserts are a fusion of flavors. We tried their gulab jamun creams brûlée and the instagrammable pistachio kulfi both of which were an absolute delight and perfect end to a memorable meal.”
Hyderabadi biryani Net +1

“I love the whole vibe, the restaurant is so amazing i loved the food specially the hyderabadi biryani and their pani pori 💗”
Iftar dinner Net +1

“Visited Taj Shamiana again this Ramadan and my experience was absolutely amazing love the Iftar dinner every dish I tried was delicious love to visit Taj as always great ambiance lovely people good food”
Kebabs Net +1

“The food quality is now exceptional, delivering regal and deeply flavorful dishes inspired by India's rich regional diversity. From signature black dal to masterfully prepared kebabs and coastal curries, every plate reflects a commitment to authentic ingredients and age-old home-style cooking techniques, making a meal here an unforgettable journey through the subcontinent.”
Lamb biriyani Net +1

“Moving to the F&B part, some dishes were good such as the drinks, starters, lamb biriyani, palak paneer and few desserts.”
Mocktails Net +1

“The refreshing mocktails are prepared fresh at a cute moving bar.”
Moong dal halwa Net +1

“One of the best moong dal halwa served in whole of dubai .”
Naan Net +1

“The naan and breads were great, especially the chapati, and the list goes on.”
Naan with curry Net +1

“We also had naan with curry and it was SO delicious.”
Nalli rogan josh Net +1

“authentic indian cuisine..you cant miss their nalli rogan josh & malai pista kulfi”
Non-veg thali Net +1

“The non-veg thali was also really good, and the desserts were lovely too.”
Palak paneer Net +1

“Moving to the F&B part, some dishes were good such as the drinks, starters, lamb biriyani, palak paneer and few desserts.”
Papdi chaat Net +1

“The highlight was definitely the live chaat counter with fresh pani puri, dahi puri, and papdi chaat — everything tasted amazing.”
Pulao Net +1

“Recently I tried their unlimited Veg & Non-veg thali , which included snacks, 5 curries, pulao, breads, lassi and 2 desserts. Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation.”
Rooh afza Net +1

“Loved the Ramadan drinks like Rooh Afza and Vimto, and the thoughtful table setup with dates added a nice touch.”
Seekh kebabs Net +1

“🍱From the uniquely served Pani Puri out of a wooden box, the yummy 🌯Chicken Kathi Rolls, the succulent Seekh kebabs to the mouthwateringly delicious Tandoori Tiger Prawns it’s a gastronomic adventure not to missed.”
Set menu Net +1

“We went as a group on a set menu.”
Shamiana shaahi raan Net +1

“In first picture is their Star dish called Shamiana Shaahi Raan 🍖which is slow cooked lamb leg served with saffron nut pulaao and tandoori vegetables. 💯This dish is clearly my strongest recommendation if you go to dine at Shamiana as it’s lipsmackingly delicious and a delight for the taste buds. A 10 / 10 for sure. It is huge and can be easily shared by 2 or 3 persons.”
Signature black dal Net +1

“The food quality is now exceptional, delivering regal and deeply flavorful dishes inspired by India's rich regional diversity. From signature black dal to masterfully prepared kebabs and coastal curries, every plate reflects a commitment to authentic ingredients and age-old home-style cooking techniques, making a meal here an unforgettable journey through the subcontinent.”
Snacks Net +1

“Recently I tried their unlimited Veg & Non-veg thali , which included snacks, 5 curries, pulao, breads, lassi and 2 desserts. Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation.”
Spicy chicken Net +1

“As for the food, we ordered butter chicken and spicy chicken, which was like nothing I’ve tasted before in Dubai.”
Tandoori tiger prawns Net +1

“🍱From the uniquely served Pani Puri out of a wooden box, the yummy 🌯Chicken Kathi Rolls, the succulent Seekh kebabs to the mouthwateringly delicious Tandoori Tiger Prawns it’s a gastronomic adventure not to missed.”
Thai green curry Net +1

“Food was good particularly Thai green curry and biryani.”
Veg & non-veg thali Net +1

“Recently I tried their unlimited Veg & Non-veg thali , which included snacks, 5 curries, pulao, breads, lassi and 2 desserts. Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation. Favourites- All the starters, Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Gulab Jamun”
Vimto Net +1

“Loved the Ramadan drinks like Rooh Afza and Vimto, and the thoughtful table setup with dates added a nice touch.”
Tandoori prawns Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The tandoori prawns were fine but accompaniments bland and the lime was dry, literally not a drop of juice.”

Drinks 1

Lassi Net +1

“Recently I tried their unlimited Veg & Non-veg thali , which included snacks, 5 curries, pulao, breads, lassi and 2 desserts. Each and every dish was impeccable in terms of taste, flavour and presentation.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chef special chicken curry Net −1

“We ordered aloo tikki chaat chicken Tikka veg samosa naan chivken Tikka masala ND chef special chicken curry. Chicken curry was all watery no gravy.”
Chef’s tasting menu Net −1

“We opted for the **Chef’s Tasting Menu**, which fell short on almost every front — from the selection and taste of dishes to presentation and overall quality.”
Kunafa Net −1

“Kunafa was not refilled though it was dry and broken into pieces , couldn't find any staff interested to refill or replace the item.”
Roti Net −1

“It’s not what I expected at Taj- certainly much below the Taj standards - food was cold- roti was like rubber-Hakeem was served in a chain bowl- overall a poor experience- even the food didn’t taste well - definitely a disappointment”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve before visiting for Iftar; one reviewer specifically advised booking a table in advance.

Try weekdays. Visit on a weekday for the thali, which one reviewer found to have plenty of vegetable, starter, non-veg and dessert choices.

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Practical details

No. 2-27 - DMCC Plot No. 2-27, Al Thanyah - DMCC Plot No. 2 - 27 Al Thanyah

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

0 526 805 419

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Service can be slow for large groups; one party of around 20 waited for thalis, welcome drinks and fresh breads.

Cold dishes

Some guests received food cold, including a thali, while another review described the roti as rubbery.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 195 per person

Iftar

“Their Iftar is priced at AED 195 per person and for this amount you get unlimited food at the buffet set up”

Google review · February 2026

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The Bottom Line

Shamiana is an Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with an elegant dining room, outdoor seating and views. It is particularly useful for a proper thali lunch, an à la carte meal, or a family celebration. Reviews repeatedly mention the Veg Thali, chicken biryani, Hyderabadi biryani and regional Indian flavours.

The seasonal Iftar buffet is a major draw. Customers describe live pani puri and dahi puri counters, haleem, lamb ouzi, Afghani pulao, Ramadan drinks and a wide dessert spread. One review reported AED 195 per person for the Iftar, and another said the buffet was AED 195 for adults and AED 95 for children aged 5–11.

Book ahead during Ramadan. The setting works for couples, birthdays and larger gatherings, and breakfast and Sunday brunch also receive positive comments. Breakfast reviewers liked the Indian and continental range, while outdoor seating was recommended for cooler months.

Service is not completely consistent. Several guests found the team warm and attentive, but others experienced slow arrivals, late breads or refills, and cold food. If you are dining with a large group, allow extra time and confirm portions; one reviewer noted that AED 95 bought four pieces of chicken tikka.