tried for the first time, and satisfied with very nice tasty kebab and we are lucky to come as enough seats are there, when we left queue was there already.. hope they will open to new spacious area, thought of bringing a car but better not, parking seems to be difficult and road is narrow.. the food is excellent, staff are nice and good, only issue is the dining space and parking options..

Usually, places that have a big hype may fail in terms of taste. But, this is not the case with Al Ustad Special Kebab.
I ordered the platter for two and I couldn’t decide which kebab do I want to eat more.
The yoghourt tikka was my favourite though. Owner was very friendly as well.
If you are Dubai, you should atleast have lunch or a dinner here.
(The hidden gem turned out to be the soup though)

We ordered the lamb kebab, and the portion was surprisingly large for two people. The meat was delicious, and I really liked that the flavor and marinade varied from piece to piece—it made the meal more interesting. However, we didn’t enjoy the one served with yogurt; it was too sour for our taste.

The staff were friendly, but the overall vibe felt a bit like “eat quickly and leave,” perhaps because the restaurant wanted to free up tables for more customers. One thing that spoiled our experience was the table location—we sat right in front of the bathroom, next to an air conditioning unit. Every time someone went to the restroom, a few people lingered there, and unfortunately, some unpleasant smells reached our table, which ruined the dining mood.

Parking was honestly difficult—the area was very crowded, and it took us a while to finally find a spot.

That said, the food itself was tasty, the tea was excellent, and the restaurant decor—with its many photos—was charming and unique. Overall, a good place for flavorful kebabs.

The place is very famous, but in all honesty, the food is very, very, very average. The Jell-O Kebab is not good at all. My advice is that the best thing is just the tikka kebab. Other than that, for me, it is average and less than average. Some of the food is cold and some of it is hot, meaning hot. The sultani kebab or steak tastes good, but most people come because it is just a famous place. Before, the soup was included with the presentation. Now, the soup costs money. In the end, people have different tastes.

By far the best kebab ever had. There was no wait time to get in. Ordered the mix platter for 3 and juicy, well-marinated kebabs—especially the koobideh, which is rich, tender, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the service is quick and friendly. The atmosphere is simple but comfortable, making it a great spot.