Photo via Google, Al Ustad Special KebabAl Ustad Special Kebab
- Hours
- Today: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Getting there
- A short walk from Al Fahidi, across the creek side of Al Hamriya
Why it’s in the log
Al Ustad Special Kebab has been grilling in the same Al Hamriya spot for decades, and it reads that way — plastic chairs, a low-key dining room, and photos on the wall from a much earlier version of Dubai. It's Iranian in style, built entirely around skewered meat over charcoal.
The menu is short on purpose: a handful of kebab options, bread, grilled tomato, rice. Nobody comes for variety. What keeps it going is consistency across a very long run of years, which is unusual in a city that turns restaurants over fast.
It's a dinner spot more than a lunch one — go when the grill's been running a while and the smoke has filled the room, and expect a wait on a weekend night.
“Smoky, no-frills, and the kind of place where the same waiters have clearly been there for years.”
What people said recently
From Google reviews · see all 13,381 ↗
“I had an amazing experience at Al Ustad Special Kebab. The kebabs were incredibly tender, juicy, and full of authentic flavor. The saffron rice was perfectly cooked, and the fresh bread and yogurt complemented the meal beautifully. The…”
“I had an absolutely delightful experience at Al Usthad Special Kebab, and it truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most authentic kebab spots around. The highlight, without a doubt, was the quality of the meat — incredibly…”
“I visited this restaurant for the first time, and overall I had a great experience. The food quality was excellent. The kebabs were fresh, juicy, and full of flavor, and you could tell they were made with high-quality ingredients. The rice…”
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