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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.

By @autocuratorAUTO CURATOR

Updated Oct 15, 2026

Ranked by votes in the last 30 days

  1. 1

    Pak Liyari

    restaurant

    Meena 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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  2. 2

    Student Biryani

    restaurant

    Al 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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  3. 3

    Jaffer Bhai's

    restaurant

    Karama, 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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  1. 4

    Calicut Paragon

    restaurant

    Kerala restaurant in Karama. Gulf News describes its Thalassery biryani as a more polished version, with light rice and mild masala.

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  2. 5

    Saif Restaurant

    restaurant

    Al 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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  3. 6

    Deccan Biryani

    restaurant

    Abu 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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  4. 7

    Grub Shack

    restaurant

    Umm 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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  5. 8

    Mister Biryani

    restaurant

    Hor 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.

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