Tender meat
Several reviews found the lamb shoulder and other meats exceptionally soft, with one diner saying the bones came away effortlessly.
Zam Zam Mandi (Deira Main)
Port Saeed
Zam Zam Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Port Saeed serving generous mandi-style meals, including tender chicken mandi and lamb shoulder. It is also known for a relaxed Majlis seating option and sweets such as kunafa and luqaimat served after the meal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
5,016 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
A single mandi can be substantial enough for two people, while larger platters are reported to serve groups.
Mandi variety
The menu gives mandi fans plenty to explore, from chicken madbi and haneeth to fish and mutton preparations.
Warm hospitality
Reviews repeatedly describe attentive service, with staff checking on diners and responding quickly to requests.
Majlis seating
Arabic-style and private Majlis seating can make the meal feel more personal, especially for families or groups wanting privacy.
Meal extras
Many diners mention soup before the main course and complimentary tea with luqaimat or other sweets afterwards.
Fresh flavours
Positive reviews describe the food as fresh and flavourful, with salads and sauces adding contrast to the rice and meat.
Family rooms
Seating includes tables for small and larger groups, plus small private family rooms.
What to Eat at Zam Zam Mandi (Deira Main) 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 Zam Zam Mandi (Deira Main), 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Zam Zam Mandi (Deira Main), 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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Mandi Net +10
“Soooo good! Can never go wrong with Mandi!”
Positive 12Negative 2
Review excerpts
“Soooo good! Can never go wrong with Mandi!”February 2026
“As usual ,food was excellent, the customer service is just outstanding,very helpful staffs, overall great place to have mandi and Arabic food.”May 2026
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Lequimat Net +2
“My favorite is their sweet balls, loqaimat—so delicious!😋”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“My favorite is their sweet balls, loqaimat—so delicious!😋”April 2026
“Food is tasty , I don't know the name of this sweet, lukaimat.its freshly make. I requested it two times also the Tea.”September 2024
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Madhbi Net +2
“Zam Zam Mandi’s Madhbi was flavorful with tender charcoal-grilled chicken and served with salad and soup.”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Zam Zam Mandi’s Madhbi was flavorful with tender charcoal-grilled chicken and served with salad and soup.”October 2025
“Try their wide range of Mandi selection, but our favorite is Chicken Madbee.🙏🏻”February 2026
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Cream kunafa Net +2
“We tried the Cream Kunafa and it was delicious!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Cream Kunafa and it was delicious!”June 2026
“The food was greatt!!! We ordered Chicken Mandi and Mutton Mandi with Cream Kunafa.”February 2024
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Lamb shoulder Net +2
“Highly recommend the Haneeth Kitf which is lamb shoulder.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommend the Haneeth Kitf which is lamb shoulder.”May 2025
“This place is an absolute hidden gem, especially for Mandi lovers! The lamb shoulder is incredibly tender—it literally melts in your mouth.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Kunafa Net +1
“Their kunafa is also delicious, along with other sweets, which are equally impressive.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Their kunafa is also delicious, along with other sweets, which are equally impressive.”January 2025
“Kunafa and Sweet Ball is Good one.”May 2024
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Camel biryani Net +1
“We had the mutton biryani and camel biryani, and wow… 10/10. The rice was full of flavour, the meat was soft and well cooked, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Proper biryani — no shortcuts.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the mutton biryani and camel biryani, and wow… 10/10. The rice was full of flavour, the meat was soft and well cooked, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Proper biryani — no shortcuts.”February 2026
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Camel meat Net +1
“I've tasted in Dubai! I chose camel meat and I thought it was delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I've tasted in Dubai! I chose camel meat and I thought it was delicious!”December 2022
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Chicken with biryani Net +1
“Ordered chicken with biryani which is good for sharing up to four people and their dessert balls. I thought one order is good for only one person so me and my wife had a very delicious and heavy lunch before we checked out from our hotel and left for the airport.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered chicken with biryani which is good for sharing up to four people and their dessert balls. I thought one order is good for only one person so me and my wife had a very delicious and heavy lunch before we checked out from our hotel and left for the airport.”January 2025
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Hamour mandi Net +1
“Me and kids love the hamour mandi.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Me and kids love the hamour mandi.”September 2025
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Haneed ribs Net +1
“The food was nice, we ordered haneed ribs, madbi meat and chicken mandi, all were tasty and good, the rice can be better.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was nice, we ordered haneed ribs, madbi meat and chicken mandi, all were tasty and good, the rice can be better.”July 2024
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Large mandi Net +1
“Large Mandi is enough for a group of 4 people..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Large Mandi is enough for a group of 4 people..”September 2024
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Luqaimat Net +1
“The Luqaimat was yummy as well, paired with the mint tea.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Luqaimat was yummy as well, paired with the mint tea.”June 2026
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Madbi meat Net +1
“The food was nice, we ordered haneed ribs, madbi meat and chicken mandi, all were tasty and good, the rice can be better.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was nice, we ordered haneed ribs, madbi meat and chicken mandi, all were tasty and good, the rice can be better.”July 2024
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“We had the mutton biryani and camel biryani, and wow… 10/10. The rice was full of flavour, the meat was soft and well cooked, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Proper biryani — no shortcuts.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the mutton biryani and camel biryani, and wow… 10/10. The rice was full of flavour, the meat was soft and well cooked, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Proper biryani — no shortcuts.”February 2026
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Mutton madfoon Net +1
“Food was delicious as always, their Mutton Madfoon is best, but Kunafa was cold and not upto the mark today.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was delicious as always, their Mutton Madfoon is best, but Kunafa was cold and not upto the mark today.”October 2020
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“The food was greatt!!! We ordered Chicken Mandi and Mutton Mandi with Cream Kunafa.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was greatt!!! We ordered Chicken Mandi and Mutton Mandi with Cream Kunafa.”February 2024
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Mutton masbi Net +1
“"Delicious mutton masbi and a warm, attentive staff. Highly recommend!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“"Delicious mutton masbi and a warm, attentive staff. Highly recommend!”September 2025
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Sweet ball Net +1
“Kunafa and Sweet Ball is Good one.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Kunafa and Sweet Ball is Good one.”May 2024
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Fish mandi Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The fish mandi was also a delightful surprise — definitely worth trying if you’re up for something different.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The fish mandi was also a delightful surprise — definitely worth trying if you’re up for something different.”July 2025
Drinks 2
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Hot chai Net +1
“After the main meal, they serve you hot chai with small sweets (maandazi).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“After the main meal, they serve you hot chai with small sweets (maandazi).”February 2026
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Mint tea Net +1
“The Luqaimat was yummy as well, paired with the mint tea.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Luqaimat was yummy as well, paired with the mint tea.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve if possible, especially at peak times, since one review reports a wait of about 30 minutes in the lobby.
Share portions. Ask about portion sizes before ordering: one mandi was enough for two, and large platters can feed a group.
Try Majlis. Choose Arabic-style Majlis seating if you want a more private, floor-seated mandi meal rather than a standard table.
Check fish mandi. If authenticity matters to you, ask about the fish mandi first; one diner felt its rice resembled Indian pulao instead.
Allow peak time. Weekends and crowded periods may require patience, so visiting outside the rush is the safer choice for a quicker meal.
Parking option. One diner reported parking in City Centre Deira P2, useful context if you are driving to the Deira branch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Zeenah Building, Ground Floor - opp. to Deira city centre
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Busy dining
The restaurant can be packed, with one review reporting around a 30-minute wait in the lobby during crowded periods.
Inconsistent cooking
Not every visit is reliable: diners have reported cold, hard chicken, dry meat, and undercooked rice.
Authenticity concerns
Some customers felt the rice and seasoning leaned away from traditional Yemeni mandi, particularly with the fish mandi.
Online omissions
A delivery order was reported missing salad and fried onions, while the separately ordered luqaimat arrived very dry.
Higher pricing
One diner described the food as a little expensive, while another said it sits above cheaper Yemeni options.
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The Bottom Line
Zam Zam Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Port Saeed where the main draw is a generous mandi meal. Reviews mention chicken mandi, chicken madbi, haneeth kitf (lamb shoulder), mutton dishes and fish mandi, with several diners praising tender meat and richly flavoured rice. Portions can be surprisingly large: one chicken mandi was enough for two people, while a large mandi was described as suitable for four.
The experience goes beyond the main plate. Many diners receive soup first, then tea and luqaimat or another sweet afterwards. Kunafa is also a popular order.
Seating ranges from regular tables to Arabic-style Majlis areas and small private family rooms, so it can work for couples, families and groups. Service is commonly described as friendly, attentive and quick, and the restaurant is generally reported as clean and welcoming. The main caution is consistency.
Some visits produced cold or dry chicken, undercooked rice, or flavours that felt less traditionally Yemeni; online orders have also missed salad and toppings. It can be crowded, with one review reporting a 30-minute lobby wait, so booking or visiting outside peak periods is sensible. Drivers may find City Centre Deira P2 useful, based on one diner’s experience.