8 editor picks across United Arab Emirates.
8 pakistani restaurants worth the trip across United Arab Emirates, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United Arab Emirates.
Ravi Restaurant has served Pakistani karahi and kebabs in Al Satwa, Dubai, since 1978, a plain, busy room open from 05:00 until the small hours.
OrderSeekh kebab, Mutton karahi, Chicken biryani
TipExpect a queue at dinner. Communal seating and a fast turnover are part of the Ravi routine.
Karachi Darbar in Al Karama belongs to the Pakistani group that traces its roots to 1973 and serves karahi and nihari to drivers and families alike.
OrderChicken karahi with tandoori roti and a plate of seekh kebab on the side.
TipFriday mornings bring halwa puri and chickpeas before the karahi menu switches on at lunch.
Karachi Grill on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai plates Pakistani kebabs, karahi and biryani in a Jumeirah 2 villa, with a buffet of Pakistani dishes at lunch.
OrderSeekh kebab, Chicken biryani, Mutton karahi
TipA lunch buffet of Pakistani dishes runs alongside the a la carte menu, the easy way to try several karahis at once.
Nayaab Haandi has cooked Pakistani and Mughlai dishes since 2006, and its Al Wasl Road room near Al Bada serves chicken handi, karahi and seekh kebab.
OrderChicken handi with tandoori roti and a plate of seekh kebab rolls.
TipHandi dishes are cooked to order and take longer than the karahi list, so put that order in first.
Karachi Darbar in Al Karama, Dubai, serves affordable Pakistani, Indian and Chinese cooking from 05:00 until the small hours, a busy neighbourhood canteen.
OrderMutton kabab kadai, Karachi tikka kadai, Kebab biryani
New Sarhad Darbar grills karahi and stacks biryani inside the Atrium Centre on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, a Pakistani room in Dubai's Al Mankhool.
OrderChicken karahi with tandoori naan and a plate of seekh kebab.
TipThe Chinese side of the menu is a local favourite here too, not just an afterthought to the karahi.
Al Ibrahimi Restaurant serves Pakistani mutton kabab, lamb chops and curries at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi; the chain was named an Urban Treasure in 2022.
OrderThe mutton kabab or the lamb chops, which Best Bites singles out as perfectly seasoned.
TipBest Bites says it beats most food-court offers at Al Wahda Mall; the Electra branch has outdoor seating for cooler weather.
Tikka Tonight serves Pakistani BBQ platters, chicken boti and chapli kabab at its Madinat Zayed branch in Abu Dhabi, open daily until midnight or later.
OrderThe BBQ platter with marinated chicken boti and chapli kabab, ordered as several dishes to share.
TipBest Bites picks the Madinat Zayed branch over the chain's other rooms because it is quick and parking outside is usually easy.
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