Al Marhabani Mandi & Traditional Foods, Jumeirah

  • Arabic
  • Jumeirah

Al Marhabani has cooked Yemeni and Arabian rice dishes in Dubai since 2000 and describes itself as one of the first mandi restaurants in the Emirates. The Jumeirah branch serves mandi, haneeth, saltah and Yemeni breads and sweets, with seating inspired by Bedouin tents.

Listed in: Arabic restaurants

Why we like it

A long-established Yemeni mandi house in Jumeirah serving haneeth, saltah and maasoub.

Opening hours

Opening hours of Al Marhabani Mandi & Traditional Foods, Jumeirah, local time in Dubai
DaysHours
Every day12:00–23:00

Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.

Location

Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 1, opposite ENOC station, next to Dubai Islamic Bank, Jumeirah, Dubai

Tips

  • Prices are not published on the restaurant's website.
  • The website says there are two Dubai branches, Jumeirah and Al Mamzar; this listing is for Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 1.
  • The restaurant says its setting is inspired by traditional Bedouin tents.
  • A whole mandi lamb is meant for a group; ask about sizes and timing when you call.

Questions and answers

Where is Al Marhabani in Jumeirah?

On Jumeirah Street in Umm Suqeim 1, opposite the ENOC station and next to Dubai Islamic Bank.

What are the opening hours?

Every day from 12:00 to 23:00.

What is mandi?

The restaurant describes its mandi as chicken or lamb slow-cooked with rice and aromatic spices.

How long has Al Marhabani been open?

Since 2000, when it opened on Al Ittihad Street in Dubai.

Where this information comes from

Official website: almarhabani.com

  • Dishes, opening hours, address, branches, Bedouin-tent setting: almarhabani.com
  • History (founded 2000 on Al Ittihad Street), list of rice dishes: almarhabani.com

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