By rating and review confidence
Best Indian restaurants in Business Bay
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Laal MaasThe Rajasthani laal maas was described as 10/10, with very tender meat and strong flavour.
Biryani QualityThe egg biryani had flavourful masala and rice cooked to perfection.
Beresta is an Indian restaurant in Business Bay serving biryanis and traditional Indian dishes with a Mughlai influence. Reviews highlight the mutton biryani and Rajasthani laal maas, while outdoor tables and Burj Khalifa views add to the appeal.
View full business page →Tip: Choose OutdoorsIf the weather is comfortable, choose outdoor seating for the Burj Khalifa and skyline view.
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Vegetarian rangeA dependable choice for vegetarian snacks, meals and sweets, with reviewers noting a broad variety.
Fresh sweetsSweets are a strong point: reviewers specifically describe them as fresh, tasty and beautifully prepared.
Bikanervala is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant and sweet shop in Business Bay, with sit-down meals, street-food snacks and traditional mithai. Reviews point especially to breakfast plates such as chole bature and sweets including kalakand and ghewar.
View full business page →Tip: Check combosIf ordering a breakfast combo, confirm every included item before paying; one customer was charged despite missing halwa.
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North IndianReviewers praise rich North Indian cooking, especially dal makhani, butter chicken, paneer dishes and biryani.
Standout NaanThe cheese garlic naan is repeatedly enjoyed alongside curries, while another guest called the naan the best ever.
SANAVS is an Indian restaurant in Business Bay serving North Indian, Mughlai and Desi Chinese dishes. Reviews particularly point to hearty biryani, butter chicken and cheese garlic naan, with a canal-side setting and generally attentive hospitality.
View full business page →Tip: Specify SpiceTell the team clearly whether you want spicy or non-spicy preparation; one table found the requested level inconsistent.
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Lamb NihariOne reviewer calls the lamb nihari one of the best they have found, making it a useful order for slow-cooked meat fans.
Mughlai CookingThe Sikandari Raan was described as fresh, juicy and packed with flavour after a special order was accommodated.
House Of Kabila is an Indian, Royal Mughlai and multi-cuisine restaurant in Business Bay, with North Indian dishes alongside Chinese and Far Eastern options. Reviews point especially to its biryanis, lamb nihari and welcoming dine-in atmosphere, including occasional live music.
View full business page →Tip: Check PricesBefore paying, compare the bill with the displayed menu or board, following one customer's report of conflicting prices.
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Private boothsCurtained booth seating gives families and groups a more private dining setup.
Generous portionsOne reviewer found the portions big and the prices fair, while another said many dishes can serve two or three people.
Gazebo is a contemporary Indian eatery in Business Bay, serving traditional dishes in a relaxed setting. Reviewers come for generous family-style meals, with butter chicken, biryani and curtained private booths among the most useful reasons to consider it.
View full business page →Tip: Check portionsAsk about serving sizes before ordering several dishes; reviewers say many items can feed two or three people.
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Canal ViewsFloor-to-ceiling windows and canal-facing tables give dinner a romantic Business Bay backdrop.
Dal MakhaniThe dal makhani is a standout: one diner tried several dishes and said it stole the show.
Rang Mahal is an Indian restaurant in Business Bay, serving traditional, Jain and vegetarian recipes alongside drinks. Reviews make it especially appealing for refined dinners, with canal or city views, standout dishes such as dal makhani and lamb chops, and thoughtful touches for anniversaries and birthdays.
View full business page →Tip: Use DealsCheck Careem or Zomato Dine Out before booking, as one diner found the higher prices more worthwhile with a deal.
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Butter ChickenButter chicken is the clearest standout, with several diners calling it especially good or delicious.
Daal MakhniThe daal makhni is repeatedly praised for its rich, authentic North Indian flavour.
Moti Mahal is a North Indian restaurant in Business Bay, with a menu centred on Delhi-style dishes. Reviewers most often point to the butter chicken and daal makhni, while the comfortable seating, family-friendly setup and occasional parking validation make it a practical choice for a casual meal.
View full business page →Tip: Request SpiceIf you prefer a bolder butter chicken, ask for it spicy; one reviewer found this brought out more flavour.
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Punjabi FlavoursReviewers describe the food as authentic, home-style Punjabi cooking, with parathas and rich mains standing out.
Helpful ServiceSeveral reviews mention polite, attentive staff who explain the menu and suggest dishes when diners are unsure.
Pure Punjabi Restaurant is a casual Indian restaurant in Business Bay focused on Punjabi home-style cooking. Reviews point to dishes such as butter chicken, dal makhani, Amritsari kulcha and lassi, with canal-side seating adding a relaxed setting.
View full business page →Tip: Allow TimeBuild in extra time for dine-in or takeaway, as one customer reported a 30–40-minute wait while delivery orders were prioritised.
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Rajasthani dishesThe Rajasthani cooking gets unusually specific praise, from dal baati and gatte ki sabzi to laal maas made with Rajasthani mathani mirch.
Event cateringCatering reviews describe punctual setup, custom menus and attentive service, including a buffet and live grilling station for a backyard party.
Kesariyaa Restaurant is a Business Bay Indian restaurant centred on North Indian Punjabi and Rajasthani cooking, with delivery, tiffin and event catering. Reviews particularly highlight the Rajasthani special thali and well-packed party orders, while the setup is closer to a cloud kitchen than a conventional full-service restaurant.
View full business page →Tip: Share thaliConsider sharing the Rajasthani special thali: one reviewer found it too large for one person to finish.
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Open 24/7The restaurant is open 24/7, making it useful for late-night Pakistani or Indian food.
Good ValueOne review found the portions reasonable and the overall meal good value for money.
Muhammad Iqbal Restaurant is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Business Bay that stays open around the clock. Reviews point to chicken karahi, biryani and other desi favourites, with quick dine-in service and a useful late-night option for nearby diners.
View full business page →Tip: Call For ParkingIf driving, call for directions to the free basement parking; the entrance is easy to miss and requires an elevator ride upstairs.
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