Beach Atmosphere
The open beach setting gets especially positive mentions after sunset, making it a convenient post-beach stop.
Smart Brat Restaurant - German Bratwurst Grill - Kite Beach
Umm Suqeim
Smart Brat is a German restaurant at Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim, centred on grilled sausages and German-style fast food. The clearest reason to consider it is the Currywurst, which several diners describe as authentic, alongside bratwurst, schnitzel sandwiches and other casual beachside bites.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
117 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick Bite
Several diners describe it as a simple, fast option when you want an easy meal at Kite Beach.
Grilled Sausages
The sausages are grilled rather than fried, which one reviewer considered a plus.
Interesting Sauces
Customers have noticed the sauces, including curry-style options and a choice of condiments.
Takeaway Packaging
One branch visitor specifically praised the food handling and packaging for takeaway orders.
What to Eat at Smart Brat Restaurant - German Bratwurst Grill - Kite Beach 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 Smart Brat Restaurant - German Bratwurst Grill - Kite Beach, 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 Smart Brat Restaurant - German Bratwurst Grill - Kite Beach got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Bratwurst Net +1
“Although the way the food is prepared is not the really traditional german way, the bratwurst was surprisingly good.”
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“Although the way the food is prepared is not the really traditional german way, the bratwurst was surprisingly good.”December 2017
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Bratwursts Net +1
“Well I was amazed by the taste of the bratwursts. Although it's chicken but tastes good.”
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“Well I was amazed by the taste of the bratwursts. Although it's chicken but tastes good.”December 2020
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Chicken bratwurst Net +1
“We tried the chicken bratwurst and we liked it!”
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“We tried the chicken bratwurst and we liked it!”December 2017
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Chicken sausage with the pickled cabbage Net +1
“I tried the chicken sausage with the pickled cabbage, it was tasty.”
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“I tried the chicken sausage with the pickled cabbage, it was tasty.”November 2022
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Curry sosage Net +1
“Super curry sosage in Dubai. It is the best authentic german bratwurst in UAE. Recommend to try.”
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“Super curry sosage in Dubai. It is the best authentic german bratwurst in UAE. Recommend to try.”December 2021
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Curry wurst Net +1
“Ok, maby there is better curry wurst somewhere else but this is is really good.”
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“Ok, maby there is better curry wurst somewhere else but this is is really good.”November 2022
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French fries Net +1
“Such an amazing place to enjoy the proper, original, German Currywurst....very tasty with rally nice and crispy french fries.... alternative meals.available, too”
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“Such an amazing place to enjoy the proper, original, German Currywurst....very tasty with rally nice and crispy french fries.... alternative meals.available, too”December 2020
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German bratwurst Net +1
“Super curry sosage in Dubai. It is the best authentic german bratwurst in UAE. Recommend to try.”
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“Super curry sosage in Dubai. It is the best authentic german bratwurst in UAE. Recommend to try.”December 2021
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Mild hot currywurst Net +1
“I liked the mild hot currywurst, almost like the taste of Berliner currywursts.”
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“I liked the mild hot currywurst, almost like the taste of Berliner currywursts.”December 2020
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Smart brat curry Net +1
“The smart brat curry was nice, beautiful location.”
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“The smart brat curry was nice, beautiful location.”February 2021
What to Avoid (4)
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Jumbo sausage Net −1
“I came after 3 months as the meat in the sausage was good. Today it was the jumbo sausage you buy in the supermarket in a bread roll. The sausage was burnt and bubbly on one side. We pointed it out and she ignored us making out that this was normal.Terrible will be coming back again.”
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“I came after 3 months as the meat in the sausage was good. Today it was the jumbo sausage you buy in the supermarket in a bread roll. The sausage was burnt and bubbly on one side. We pointed it out and she ignored us making out that this was normal.Terrible will be coming back again.”December 2024
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Sauerkraut bratwurst Net −1
“Very friendly staff, but got instantly sick from the sauerkraut bratwurst (probably a can that was open all day and just got rerereheated in a microwave). Seriously guys, if you don't know how to prepare the basic German fast food remove the German references.”
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“Very friendly staff, but got instantly sick from the sauerkraut bratwurst (probably a can that was open all day and just got rerereheated in a microwave). Seriously guys, if you don't know how to prepare the basic German fast food remove the German references.”December 2019
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Schnitzel sandwich Net −1
“Everything is great service, placement and atmosphere but the food is meh not bad just nothing good, I had the schnitzel sandwich and it wasn’t the best although there pickles were good.”
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“Everything is great service, placement and atmosphere but the food is meh not bad just nothing good, I had the schnitzel sandwich and it wasn’t the best although there pickles were good.”June 2025
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Smart brat Net −1
“The smart brat is not great since the bun tastes stale. It's better for the owner to change the bun quality otherwise the store won't be selling great.”
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“The smart brat is not great since the bun tastes stale. It's better for the owner to change the bun quality otherwise the store won't be selling great.”December 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Go After Sunset. If you want the beach atmosphere, visit after sunset, when one diner found the setting especially pleasant.
Confirm Protein. Repeat the sausage choice when ordering and check the plate before eating; one customer received chicken instead of beef.
Check Toppings. Ask about the cost of extras before paying, since pickles and toppings were reported as additional charges.
Compare Branches. If price matters, compare with Barsha first; a customer found the Kite Beach branch more expensive.
Assess Seating. Check the seating area before settling in, as one recent review reported lots of flies there.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kite beach
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Quality
Hotdog and sausage quality varies sharply: reviews mention frozen, tasteless sausages as well as enjoyable ones.
Stale Bread
The bun or bread is a recurring weak point, with reports that it was dry or stale.
Rude Service
Several diners report unfriendly staff, including poor menu knowledge and a dismissive response to complaints.
Hygiene Concerns
A customer reported cockroaches visible near the kitchen, while another found lots of flies around the seating area.
High Pricing
Some visitors feel the food is expensive for its quality, and one says the Kite Beach branch costs more than Barsha.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 AED
hotdog
“40 AED for a hotdog and still charging for pickles and any kind of topping”Google review · February 2026
5 AED
pickles
“But now they are charging 5 AED for pickles”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Smart Brat is a German restaurant at Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim, built around grilled sausages and German-style fast food. The clearest reason to try it is the Currywurst: several diners describe it as authentic, and one German-food review found its curry-spiced sauce and sausage close to Berlin street-food style. You can also order bratwurst, chicken sausage with pickled cabbage, a schnitzel sandwich, cheese fries or crepes.
The experience is quick and casual, with open beach surroundings; one reviewer especially liked the atmosphere after sunset. Some customers also praise the sauces, fries and neatly handled takeaway packaging. Quality is uneven, however.
Alongside enthusiastic reports of tasty sausages, diners describe hotdogs as frozen, tasteless or paper-like; one delivery order said the potatoes and sausages tasted like motor oil. Bread has also been called dry or stale, and a sausage was reported burnt and bubbly on one side. Service reviews swing from excellent to rude, with wrong orders and staff who could not explain the menu.
Prices are another consideration: a customer reported 40 AED for a hotdog plus 5 AED for pickles, while another said the Kite Beach branch costs more than Barsha. Seating-area flies were also reported, so check the area and your order before settling in.