Biryani is the most popular food dish that people loves to eat and always find the best option to have it. Today, I am sharing top 10 places to find the "best biryani in Dubai". If you belong to Central Asia and the Middle East then you must be familiar with the unique taste of 'Biryani'. People from different culture make it in different ways but the traditional flavor of 'degi biryani' is the most exclusive flavor that everybody wants to have.
You can find biryani with Chicken and Red meat option and some restaurants are creating the diversity of making the different type of biryani with kabab or kofta.
I am a passionate food blogger who loves biryani all the time not only eating but also makes deg style biryani for my audience that you easily prepare at home. I am living in Dubai from last 4 years and almost explored most of the places to find the best biryani in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Rasul Khaima and Abu Dhabi as well. I found many places to find good biryani but few restaurants doing amazing work and preparing scrumptious degi style biryani for foodies.
Explore Best Biryani in Dubai and Sharjah
So to share my experience and on the basis of public demand, I am sharing some best places where you find the best biryani in Dubai and Sharjah. If you are not living in Dubai and looking forward to visiting in short while then this post might help you to mitigate your craving for Biryani when you will be here...
1) Pak Liyari - Meena Bazar
I found this place by getting the recommendation from my brother and it's really awesome. If you are looking for spicy, masala-wali biryani then you can definitely visit this place. They are making Pakistani and Indian style biryani in affordable cost. Pak Liyari mutton biryani is the most famous one that you can surely try.
Timing: 11 AM to 1 AM
Average cost is around AED 40 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them behind Gulab Building, Al Fahidi Street, Meena Bazaar, Dubai
2) Student Biryani
If you have a craving to eat yummy, spicy and juicy style degi biryani then you must try 'student biryani' along with their bbq platter. It really awesome in taste. If you belong to Karachi, Pakistan then you must be familiar with the perfect taste of Student biryani and you will find the same taste here. I tried 'Student biryani' several times at their place in Barsha but you can also find them in Karama, Nahda and Sharjah. Their Chicken biryani is the most demanding that people loves to have it in their lunch and dinner.
Timing: 12 PM to 12 AM
Average cost is around AED 25 which covers 1 persons serving.
You can find them behind Mall of the Emirates, Near City Max Hotel, Al Barsha, Dubai
3) Jaffer Bhai's
Another point is Jaffer Bhai's making divine flavor of Biryani. If you are in love with Mumbai style of biryani and you can definitely visit Jaffer Bhai's as their biryani taste is based on Mumbai or Bombay biryani. It's a kid-friendly restaurant in Karama Dubai that you can visit with family. You can also find some north Indian and Mughlai food dishes.
Timing: 12 PM to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12Midnight
Average cost is around AED 140 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them Opposite Karama Civil Defence City, Near Karama Post Office, Zabeel Road, Dubai
4) Golconda Paradise
They are famous because of their yummy and scrumptious 'Hyderabadi Dum Biryani' and 'Mutton Dum Biryani'. They mostly made cuisine based on north Indian Mughlai taste.
Timing: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Average cost is around AED 100 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Opposite ENOC Head Office, Near Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha, Dubai
5) Biryani Express
If you are looking biryani other than chicken and mutton then you can visit Biryani Express as their 'Paneer Tikaa Biryani' is great in taste. You can also find spicy chicken biryani if you chicken lover. They are candid and love their customers so if you are visiting Dubai or living near International City then you must explore Biryani express and you love it.
Timing: 11 AM to 12 Midnight
Average cost is around AED 105 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Ground Floor, The Pavilion, France Cluster, International City, Dubai
6) Biryani Pot
If you are seeking some great taste of Chicken Biryani and wants to have it near the beach with some other food options then you can visit Biryani Pot. If you are vegetarian and looking for vegetable biryani then you can find here too and it really awesome for people looking for the non-heavy taste of biryani.
Timing: 11 AM to 1 AM
Average cost is around AED 140 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Opposite Saga World, Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 1, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
7) Food Corner Restaurant
If you are in Sharjah and looking for an actual taste of 'Hyderabadi Dum Biryani' then you must try food corner restaurant. It's an Indian Hyderabadi biryani in town that you can explore as per your taste.
Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM
Average cost is around AED 50 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Near Al Nahda Park, Al Nahda, Sharjah
8) Shahran Fine Hyderabad Cuisine
Another point to taste Mughlai style dum biryani. Even though they have mixed reviews about their biryani but if you love biryani then you can taste it might be a taste of your choice. Mostly the people from Hyderabad loves their food. Most people claim their place is crowded. Yes, because they serve tasty food. You can try it and also share your experience in the comment section.
Timing: 12 AM to 12 PM
Average cost is around AED 150 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Opposite Oud Mehta Building, Oud Metha, Dubai
9) Haji Sahab
Haji Sahab biryani is good for those who are looking lightweight biryani flavor with some little spices. You can also ask them if you want to have spicy biryani. They are located in discovery garden and people loves their food. They have a unique taste in biryani and their Mutton biryani is the most famous one that you can try. Haji Sahab also making Butter Chicken, Butter Naan, and special Dal Makhani.
Timing: 10 AM to 3 AM
Average cost is around AED 55 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Shop G05 & G06, Street 1B, Near Sunrise Supermarket, Discovery Gardens, Dubai
10) Al Noor Al Shaabi Kitchen (Umm Al Quwain)
I tried biryani at several places in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman but didn't find the flavor matched with Al Noor Al Shaabi Kitchen. It's a public kitchen in Umm al Quwain and they only prepare Chicken and Mutton Biryani along with Kabuli Pulao. If you tired and didn't find your flavor so far in UAE then you must try their 'Chicken Biryani' and you will love it. They started as small and now packed with orders so you can try it on your way to UAQ.
Timing: 7 AM to 12 PM
Average cost is around AED 12 which covers 2 persons serving.
You can find them: Opposite Radio Station, Near Clock Roundabout, Al Butain, Umm al Quwain
Note: It's a non-sponsored post so all the listing for 'Best Biryani in Dubai' based on public reviews and personal taste experience.
How to make Biryani at Home
If you are tired of seeking deg style biryani taste then you can easily prepare it at home on the basis of your flavor. Here is some 'best biryani recipes' video that you can easily prepare in your kitchen within an hour.
- Chicken Biryani Recipe
- Beef Biryani Recipe
- Chana Biryani Recipe (For vegetarians)
- Vegetable Biryani Recipe (Vegan food lovers)
- Sindhi Biryani Recipe
- Mutton Biryani Recipe
- Chicken Tikka Biryani (Coming Soon!)
If you want to know about recipe related with biryani then you can easily share with me and I will surely plan to make biryani based on popular request.
Final Words:
I tried to share the best listings on the basis of best practice and experience that you can also explore. If you want to delve into more details then you can also check reviews on Zomato but sometimes people don't write their review so you can also verify the taste yourself and share your comments here. It will be insightful for our people.
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