# Best Biryani in Dubai

Dubai biryani spots including Pakistani, Hyderabadi and Kerala styles, drawn from local press and food-site lists. · community starter list

A community-ranked list of the 8 best biryani in Dubai, currently topped by Pak Liyari (Meena Bazaar, Dubai). Rankings shift as locals vote.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [United Arab Emirates](/uae.md) / Dubai
**Updated:** 2026-10-15 17:58:45

1. **[Pak Liyari](/e/pak-liyari---2101.md)** (restaurant) — Pakistani restaurant in Meena Bazaar, open since 2005 per Curly Tales. Gulf News calls its mutton biryani a clear winner and the chicken biryani equally good. — score 1 — endorsements 1 — sources: https://curlytales.com/best-biryanis-in-dubai/amp/, https://gulfnews.com/going-out/13-uae-based-pakistani-restaurants-that-you-must-visit-1.2218665
2. **[Student Biryani](/e/student-biryani---2103.md)** (restaurant) — Pakistani biryani chain that began as a roadside establishment selling to students. Gulf News calls its biryani a top contender for one of the best; haleem is also recommended. — score 1 — endorsements 1 — sources: https://curlytales.com/best-biryani-places-in-dubai-that-promise-an-exceptional-culinary-adventure/amp/, https://gulfnews.com/going-out/13-uae-based-pakistani-restaurants-that-you-must-visit-1.2218665
3. **[Jaffer Bhai's](/e/jaffer-bhai-s---2102.md)** (restaurant) — Karama biryani spot whose dum chicken biryani is the dish Curly Tales singles out; Gulf News also named it in a 2018 best-biryani top five. — score -1 — endorsements -1 — sources: https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/hunt-for-best-biryani-ends-in-sharjah-bylane-1.2056034, https://curlytales.com/jaffer-bhais-dubais-biryani-king-has-a-50-year-old-family-recipe-behind-it/amp/
4. **[Calicut Paragon](/e/calicut-paragon---636.md)** (restaurant) — Kerala restaurant in Karama. Gulf News describes its Thalassery biryani as a more polished version, with light rice and mild masala. — score -1 — endorsements -1 — sources: https://curlytales.com/best-biryani-places-in-dubai-that-promise-an-exceptional-culinary-adventure/amp/, https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/why-keralas-aromatic-thalassery-biryani-in-dubai-is-addictive-and-top-5-places-to-try-in-uae-1.500297531, https://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/calicut-paragon
5. **[Saif Restaurant](/e/saif-restaurant---2104.md)** (restaurant) — Restaurant in Al Nahda, one of several branches, with eight biryani varieties on the menu. Named in a 2018 Gulf News best-biryani top five. — score -1 — endorsements -1 — sources: https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/hunt-for-best-biryani-ends-in-sharjah-bylane-1.2056034, https://curlytales.com/best-biryani-places-in-dubai-that-promise-an-exceptional-culinary-adventure/amp/
6. **[Deccan Biryani](/e/deccan-biryani---2105.md)** (restaurant) — Biryani restaurant behind Abu Hail Metro. Curly Tales says it was founded in 2015 and draws on a family tradition dating to 1931. — score -1 — endorsements -1 — sources: https://curlytales.com/best-biryani-places-in-dubai-that-promise-an-exceptional-culinary-adventure/amp/
7. **[Grub Shack](/e/grub-shack---2106.md)** (restaurant) — Biryani spot known for creative takes such as the GS Special, Peri Peri and Tawa Tandoori biryanis. Named in a 2018 Gulf News best-biryani top five. — score -1 — endorsements -1 — sources: https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/hunt-for-best-biryani-ends-in-sharjah-bylane-1.2056034, https://curlytales.com/best-biryanis-in-dubai/amp/
8. **[Mister Biryani](/e/mister-biryani---2107.md)** (restaurant) — Hyderabadi restaurant in Deira. Curly Tales lists prawn, fish and squid biryanis alongside classic Hyderabadi and chicken tikka versions. — score -1 — endorsements -1 — sources: https://curlytales.com/best-biryani-places-in-dubai-that-promise-an-exceptional-culinary-adventure/amp/

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