DASTARKHWAN
Est. 2012 · Fine Dining, Dubai
An ExperienceWorth Tasting.
Where heritage recipes, live-fire cooking, and warm hospitality gather around one table — an evening designed to be remembered.
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Our Story
Founded in 2012 on a single idea — that the best meals happen when generosity outweighs formality — Dastarkhwan began as a family kitchen and grew into one of the region's most celebrated dining rooms. Every dish still begins the same way it did on day one: with recipes passed down, spices ground fresh each morning, and an open flame. Today our kitchen is led by a team devoted to that same spirit of hospitality, reimagined for a modern table — refined technique, uncompromising sourcing, and the kind of warmth that makes strangers feel like family.
“We believe flavor is a form of memory. Every plate we send out is built to be remembered — not just eaten.”
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Signature Dishes
Chef’s PickSignature Mains
Nihari Dastarkhwan
24-hour slow-cooked lamb shank, bone marrow, ginger, fried chili — the dish that built our name.
AED 148View Menu
Biryani & Rice
Saffron Lamb Biryani
Layered basmati, slow-braised lamb, hand-ground saffron, crisp fried onion.
AED 138View Menu
Chef’s PickSignature Mains
Charcoal Tandoori Salmon
Norwegian salmon, saffron-yoghurt marinade, char-grilled over open flame.
AED 158View Menu
Grills & Kebabs
Wagyu Seekh Kebab
Australian wagyu, hand-pounded spice blend, finished over smoked ghee.
AED 168View Menu
Biryani & Rice
Kashmiri Morel Pulao
Wild foraged morel mushrooms, saffron rice, caramelized shallots.
AED 128View Menu
Chef’s PickGrills & Kebabs
Charcoal Lamb Chops
Marinated 24 hours in rosemary and pomegranate, finished on the open coal grill.
AED 178View Menu
The Kitchen
Executive Chef
Chef Imran Qureshi
Imran has spent two decades reviving heritage subcontinental recipes for the modern table, leading kitchens across Lahore, London, and Dubai before founding Dastarkhwan's culinary program in 2012.
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Years of Craft
Heritage Mughlai & Live-Fire Cooking
Specialization
Signature dish: Nihari Dastarkhwan
Chef Layla Haddad
Head Pastry Chef
Chef Rohan Verma
Chef de Cuisine
The Experience
Dining Room
The Main Dining Room
Warm brass, low light, and an open charcoal kitchen at its heart.
Interior
Interiors Built on Warmth
Hand-carved woodwork and textiles sourced from the region we cook for.
Service
Service, Remembered
Our team is trained to remember names, occasions, and the dish you loved last time.
Private Dining
Private Dining Chambers
Three private rooms for gatherings of 8 to 24, each with its own charcoal grill station.
Outdoor Dining
The Terrace
Open-air seating beneath string light and citrus trees, for cooler evenings.
Live Events
Live Evenings
Monthly live music and chef's table nights that turn dinner into an occasion.
Special Offers
FeaturedWeekend Brunch Feast
Unlimited signature starters, a live grill station, and bottomless mocktails — every Friday & Saturday.
AED 249Reserve Brunch
FeaturedChef's Tasting Menu
Seven courses, chosen nightly by Chef Imran — paired with our signature mocktails.
AED 395Book the Table
Family Dastarkhwan Set
A traditional shared spread for four — six courses, served family-style, Sunday evenings.
AED 560Reserve for the Table
Guest Stories
“The Nihari alone is worth the reservation. Best fine-dining experience in Dubai, without question.”
Sarah Al Mansoori
Nihari Dastarkhwan
“Every course told a story. The Chef's Table night was one of the best meals of my life.”
James Whitfield
Chef's Table Tasting Menu
“The service remembered my anniversary from last year without me mentioning it. That's how you build loyalty.”
Fatima Rahman
Charcoal Lamb Chops
“Exceptional food, beautiful room. Slightly long wait on a Saturday but entirely worth it.”
David Chen
Saffron Lamb Biryani
“The Zafrani Kheer Brûlée might be the best dessert I've had this year.”
Aisha Khan
Zafrani Kheer Brûlée
“A masterclass in hospitality. The staff walked us through every dish without a hint of pretension.”
Michael Osei
Wagyu Seekh Kebab
“Booked for a birthday dinner, they surprised us with a candle on dessert. Small touches, big impression.”
Noora Al Suwaidi
Truffle Malai Boti
Recognition
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Time Out Dubai · 2024
Chef of the Year
Gulf Gourmet Awards · 2023
Excellence in Hospitality
MENA Restaurant Awards · 2022
Top 50 Restaurants in the UAE
Condé Nast Middle East · 2025
Why Dastarkhwan
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Ingredients, Sourced with Intent
Daily deliveries from regional farms; spices ground fresh each morning in-house.
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Recipes with a Lineage
Every signature dish traces back to a real family recipe, refined — never replaced.
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A Kitchen That Never Rushes
Nihari that cooks for 24 hours. Biryani sealed and rested. We cook on the ingredient's schedule.
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Hospitality That Remembers You
From your preferred table to your last order — our floor team keeps note of what matters.
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Spaces for Every Occasion
Intimate two-tops, family-style sharing tables, and private chambers for up to 24.
Reserve Your Evening
Whether it’s a quiet dinner for two or a celebration for twenty, we hold every table like it’s the only one that matters.
Visit Us
Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sunday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–23:30
Monday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–23:30
Tuesday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–23:30
Wednesday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–23:30
Thursday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–23:30
Friday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–00:30
Saturday12:00–16:00 · 18:00–00:30
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