Mandi Rice
Chicken Mandi is praised for fragrant, perfectly cooked rice and juicy, spiced chicken.
ZAMZAM RESTAURANT (MUTEENA , DEIRA )
Al Muteena
Zamzam Restaurant in Al Muteena is known mainly for generous mandi and madbi meals in a clean, polished setting. Reviewers highlight the fragrant Chicken Mandi, tender mutton dishes, attentive hospitality and complimentary tea or luqaimat to finish.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
509 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean Setting
Several reviews describe the restaurant as exceptionally clean, neat and more polished than a typical mandi venue.
Family Space
The two-floor layout, outdoor seating and majlis were all mentioned as comfortable choices for families and groups.
Parking
One review reports free parking at the back, with a larger paid parking area in front.
Generous Portions
Mutton mandi portions can be substantial: one reviewer said a serving was enough for two people.
What to Eat at ZAMZAM RESTAURANT (MUTEENA , DEIRA ) 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 ZAMZAM RESTAURANT (MUTEENA , DEIRA ), 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 ZAMZAM RESTAURANT (MUTEENA , DEIRA ), 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
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Chicken mandi Net +2
“The chicken mandi was exceptional — the rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked, infused with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices like saffron, cinnamon, and cloves. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and deliciously spiced, making every bite incredibly satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken mandi was exceptional — the rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked, infused with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices like saffron, cinnamon, and cloves. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and deliciously spiced, making every bite incredibly satisfying.”April 2025
“Although the chicken mandi was excellent and cooked to perfection, the madhbi chicken was really hard and I couldn’t eat well.”June 2023
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Compliment mutton soup Net +2
“The highlight of our meal was definitely the Chicken Fry Mandi and Compliment Mutton Soup, which were both delicious and aromatic.”
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“The highlight of our meal was definitely the Chicken Fry Mandi and Compliment Mutton Soup, which were both delicious and aromatic.”July 2025
“It was start with mutton soup (one of my favorite).”May 2024
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Creamy kunafa Net +2
“The meal ended perfectly with soda, a warm drink, sweet ball, and creamy kunafa. A complete, flavorful, and memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!”
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“The meal ended perfectly with soda, a warm drink, sweet ball, and creamy kunafa. A complete, flavorful, and memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!”July 2025
“Following the savory adventure, we indulged in the sweet delight of kunafa. The kunafa was a true masterpiece, balancing the sweetness of the syrup with the delicate layers of pastry.”December 2023
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Mutton mandi Net +2
“Great service and excellent taste of Mandi. You will be welcomed like a VIP GUEST ☺️😎 A fine dine restaurent in muttena dubai. 130Dhs for mutton mandi and it seems on heavier side although i enjoyed their hospitality and quality of food😍..”
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Review excerpts
“Great service and excellent taste of Mandi. You will be welcomed like a VIP GUEST ☺️😎 A fine dine restaurent in muttena dubai. 130Dhs for mutton mandi and it seems on heavier side although i enjoyed their hospitality and quality of food😍..”July 2024
“mutton mandi quantity was good two person can eat..”August 2024
Honorable mentions (17)
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Biryani Net +1
“The biryani was a flavor-packed symphony of aromatic spices and perfectly cooked rice, with tender and succulent pieces of meat that melted in the mouth.”
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“The biryani was a flavor-packed symphony of aromatic spices and perfectly cooked rice, with tender and succulent pieces of meat that melted in the mouth.”December 2023
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Butter naan Net +1
“Charcoal serve with butter naan, which is super crispy and buttery.”
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Review excerpts
“Charcoal serve with butter naan, which is super crispy and buttery.”May 2024
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Camel mandi Net +1
“Always available Camel Mandi. Tasty food, friendly staffs. Really enjoyed food with our friends”
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“Always available Camel Mandi. Tasty food, friendly staffs. Really enjoyed food with our friends”February 2025
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Chicken fry mandi Net +1
“The highlight of our meal was definitely the Chicken Fry Mandi and Compliment Mutton Soup, which were both delicious and aromatic.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight of our meal was definitely the Chicken Fry Mandi and Compliment Mutton Soup, which were both delicious and aromatic.”July 2025
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Chicken mandbhi Net +1
“Chicken mandbhi and mandis are very good.”
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“Chicken mandbhi and mandis are very good.”April 2025
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Chicken mazbi Net +1
“My wife had chicken mazbi, and she likes it very much.”
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“My wife had chicken mazbi, and she likes it very much.”May 2024
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Honey balls Net +1
“Complimentary soup to start and honey balls with cinnamon tea to finish are fabulous.”
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“Complimentary soup to start and honey balls with cinnamon tea to finish are fabulous.”June 2024
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Kanafa Net +1
“Kanafa and sulamani best”
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“Kanafa and sulamani best”February 2025
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Khava Net +1
“At the conclusion Lukhaimat and Khava provided and it was excellent”
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“At the conclusion Lukhaimat and Khava provided and it was excellent”June 2023
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Luqaimat Net +1
“At the conclusion Lukhaimat and Khava provided and it was excellent”
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“At the conclusion Lukhaimat and Khava provided and it was excellent”June 2023
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Madbee Net +1
“Food was nice mandi both madbee and maddound absolutely yummy”
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“Food was nice mandi both madbee and maddound absolutely yummy”February 2025
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Maddound Net +1
“Food was nice mandi both madbee and maddound absolutely yummy”
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“Food was nice mandi both madbee and maddound absolutely yummy”February 2025
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Madhbi Net +1
“Tasty Mandi & Madhbi 😋”
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“Tasty Mandi & Madhbi 😋”June 2023
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Mandi madbi Net +1
“Very delecious Love their mandi madbi sitting area also good”
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“Very delecious Love their mandi madbi sitting area also good”August 2025
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Mutton madhgoodh rice Net +1
“Mutton haneedh is the famous one here .. fillet fish is not that much tasty ..mutton madhgoodh rice very soft and nice”
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Review excerpts
“Mutton haneedh is the famous one here .. fillet fish is not that much tasty ..mutton madhgoodh rice very soft and nice”May 2024
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Meat madghout Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered meat madghout and kunafa. It was ok ok.”
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Mutton madbi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Had mutton madbi in zam zam muttena”
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Drinks 2
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Cinnamon tea Net +1
“Complimentary soup to start and honey balls with cinnamon tea to finish are fabulous.”
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Review excerpts
“Complimentary soup to start and honey balls with cinnamon tea to finish are fabulous.”June 2024
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Qahwa drink Net +1
“Highly recommend both the food and the exceptional hospitality and it’s completed with an exceptional Qahwa drink and complimentary luqaimat!!”
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Review excerpts
“Highly recommend both the food and the exceptional hospitality and it’s completed with an exceptional Qahwa drink and complimentary luqaimat!!”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Fillet fish Net −1
“Mutton haneedh is the famous one here .. fillet fish is not that much tasty ..mutton madhgoodh rice very soft and nice”
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Critical review excerpts
“Mutton haneedh is the famous one here .. fillet fish is not that much tasty ..mutton madhgoodh rice very soft and nice”May 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Haneedh. Consider mutton haneedh if you want a signature dish; one reviewer specifically called it famous here.
Choose Carefully. If deciding between mandi and madhbi, chicken mandi had the stronger review; one diner found the madhbi chicken hard.
Check Parking. For parking, try the backside first: a review says it is free, while the larger front area is paid.
Save Room. Leave space for the complimentary end treats, especially luqaimat or honey balls with tea or qahwa.
Share Mutton. A mutton mandi serving was reported as large enough for two people, useful to know when ordering for a group.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Muteena - Deira - Dubai
Al Muteena - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Order Errors
A regular customer reported that staff took the wrong order twice and still insisted on serving the unwanted dishes.
Dry Meat
One visit found the mandi meat dry with an unusual taste, while the accompanying sauces were considered too spicy.
Madhbi Texture
A review found the chicken madhbi hard and difficult to eat, despite enjoying the chicken mandi.
Fish Dish
The fillet fish received a weaker review than the mandi dishes and was described as not especially tasty.
Mild Spice
One diner who likes spicy food found the mutton madbi and rice under-seasoned, so heat-seekers may find it restrained.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
130Dhs
mutton mandi
“130Dhs for mutton mandi and it seems on heavier side although i enjoyed their hospitality and quality of food😍”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Zamzam Restaurant in Al Muteena is a mandi-focused dining spot where you can order Chicken Mandi, chicken or mutton madbi, camel mandi and other Arabic rice-and-meat dishes. The strongest praise goes to the fragrant rice and juicy chicken in the Chicken Mandi, while mutton haneedh is described by one reviewer as the house’s famous choice. The setting is a real part of the appeal.
Reviews describe a neat, stylish or “royal” interior, with two floors, outdoor seating and a majlis that works well for friends and family. Mutton portions can be sizeable—one reviewer said a serving fed two people—and the restaurant is repeatedly described as affordable or reasonably priced. One review recorded 130Dhs for mutton mandi, though that is a customer-reported price rather than a current menu quote.
The meal often comes with extras: soup or salads at the start, then tea, qahwa or Sulamani and complimentary luqaimat or honey balls. Parking is reported as free behind the restaurant, with paid parking in front. Quality is not completely uniform: one diner found the meat dry, another found chicken madhbi hard, and a regular reported two incorrect orders, so it is worth checking the order before it arrives.