Kabab Erbil Iraqi Restaurant, Al Muraqqabat
- Arabic
- Deira
- Price level 1 of 4
An Iraqi grill house on Al Muraqqabat Street in Deira, running since 2003 and open from breakfast until 03:00. Kebabs are cooked over charcoal and served with tannour bread; the menu also covers stews, rice dishes and masgouf fish.
Listed in: Arabic restaurants, Budget-friendly restaurants, Halal restaurants
Why we like it
Honest Iraqi grills at modest prices, open far later than most restaurants in Deira.
Opening hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
Location
10 Al Muraqqabat Street, Deira, Dubai
Tips
- The restaurant closes at 03:00, so it works for a very late meal.
- The whole masgouf fish is large (about 4.5 kg) and takes around an hour to grill; it serves four to eight.
- The website says the food is 100% halal.
- There is a second branch in Sharjah.
Questions and answers
What should I try first?
The kabab Erbil al Iraqi (AED 88), the house minced-lamb kebab served with tannour bread, tomato and onion.
Is it good for a cheap meal?
Yes. Sandwiches cost AED 26–32, and salads and dips AED 27–40.
What is masgouf?
Iraq's national fish dish: a whole fish split open and slow-grilled upright beside wood coals.
What are the opening hours?
Daily, 09:00 to 03:00.
Where this information comes from
Official website: kababerbil.ae
- Kabab Erbil al Iraqi: kababerbil.ae, checked
- Kebab sandwich: kababerbil.ae, checked
- Falafel sandwich: kababerbil.ae, checked
- Lamb tashrib: kababerbil.ae, checked
- Menu and prices: kababerbil.ae
- Address, hours, history, halal statement: kababerbil.ae
- Coordinates (OpenStreetMap node for the Al Muraqqabat branch): openstreetmap.org
Photos:
- Representative photo by Husien Bisky on Unsplash
- Representative photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash
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