Best Biryani in Dubai
A community-ranked list of the 8 best biryani in Dubai, currently topped by Pak Liyari (Meena Bazaar, Dubai). Rankings shift as locals vote.
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Student Biryani
restaurantAl Barsha, Dubai
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.
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Pak Liyari
restaurantMeena Bazaar, Dubai
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.
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Jaffer Bhai's
restaurantKarama, Dubai
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.
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Calicut Paragon
restaurantKerala restaurant in Karama. Gulf News describes its Thalassery biryani as a more polished version, with light rice and mild masala.
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Saif Restaurant
restaurantAl Nahda, Dubai
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.
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Deccan Biryani
restaurantAbu Hail, Dubai
Biryani restaurant behind Abu Hail Metro. Curly Tales says it was founded in 2015 and draws on a family tradition dating to 1931.
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Grub Shack
restaurantUmm Hurair, Dubai
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.
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Mister Biryani
restaurantHor Al Anz, Dubai
Hyderabadi restaurant in Deira. Curly Tales lists prawn, fish and squid biryanis alongside classic Hyderabadi and chicken tikka versions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best biryani in Dubai?
- Pak Liyari is currently ranked #1 in Dubai, according to community ranking.
- How many biryani are on this list?
- There are currently 8 biryani on this list.
- How is this list ranked?
- Entries are ranked by endorsements: an upvote, adding an entry, or a place on a member's own top list each count one per person, and a downvote counts against. Signed-in members can add an entry, edit its blurb, or vote, and the order updates live as they do. The starting entries were researched by AutoCurator, our automated curator.