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Best Rice restaurants in Dubai
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What people like
Kabuli PulaoKabuli pulao with meat is repeatedly praised, including a review calling it the restaurant’s best dish.
Tender KebabsThe lamb kebab was described as tender and well-cooked, while another review praised the juicy, rich kababs.
Al Kabab Al Afghani is a Bur Dubai restaurant serving Afghan dishes in a casual dine-in setting. Reviews point visitors towards Kabuli pulao with meat and freshly made kebabs, with spacious seating that includes majlis-style and private areas.
View full business page →Tip: Check BillReview the bill before paying: one diner noticed a 123 AED total and found a handwritten 90 AED amount on the back.
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What people like
Panoramic viewsThe terrace looks over the Marina and Palm from the 15th floor, giving dinner a memorable setting.
Flexible spiceThe kitchen can adjust dishes to your preference; one guest specifically had a dish made less spicy.
Khyber is a North Indian restaurant on the 15th floor of a Palm Jumeirah hotel, pairing traditional dishes with Marina and Palm views. Reviews point to butter chicken, tandoori lamb chops and set menus, while the ornate interiors and terrace seating make it a natural choice for celebratory dinners.
View full business page →Tip: Request spiceTell the team how hot you want the food; a guest had the dishes adjusted to be less spicy.
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BiryaniMutton and chicken biryani are repeatedly praised for Karachi-style aroma, balanced spices and authentic flavour.
ParathasBreakfast stands out for fresh, crispy parathas, including qeema, aloo and stuffed varieties.
Mamu Roti and Chai is a cozy Pakistani restaurant in International City, known in reviews for Karachi-style biryani and an all-day paratha breakfast. It is also a useful stop for fresh sheermal, traditional curries and desi chai in a small, tidy setting.
View full business page →Tip: Bring CashCarry cash rather than relying on a card, as a recent review says card payment was refused.
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Charcoal GrillThe grilled chicken is often described as juicy and fresh, with toasted, crispy skin and a smoky charcoal flavour.
Saj ShawarmaThe regular chicken shawarma comes in saj bread with juicy pickles, seasoned chicken and garlic sauce.
Al Jammari is a small chicken restaurant in Al Warqa serving charcoal-grilled chicken, shawarma and broasted chicken. Reviews particularly point to juicy grilled chicken with crisp skin and a chicken shawarma wrapped in saj bread with pickles and garlic sauce.
View full business page →Tip: Try ShawarmaFor a first order, chicken shawarma is a reliable starting point; one reviewer called the saj version amazing.
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