In the mood for some local delicacy? What better to get a taste of traditional Arabian cuisine than to try out some good old Mandi. And if you’re wondering where to find the best Mandi in Dubai, look no further than these five restaurants that serve authentic Mandi.
What Is Mandi?
Mandi is a traditional delicacy made with rice and meat. The dish is cooked in a clay pit and served in a huge platter for people to dig into from one plate. But you can always order separate plates and go the modern way!
1. Mandi Time
Nestled in the England cluster in International City, Mandi Time serves the perfectly spiced Mandi, loaded with tender cooked meat. Foodies head here for the chicken mandi priced at 20 AED. Grab a corner, cozy up in one of their Majlis styled cabins and enjoy the binge.
Address: Ground Level, Z 06 Building, England Cluster, International City, Dubai
Timings: 11 AM to 2 AM
Price: Chicken Mandi starts from 20 AED, Lamb Mandi starts from 45 AED
Contact: 04 4356534
2. Marhabani Mandi
Craving for a wholesome Mandi experience replete with a comfortable Majlis setting? Marhabani Mandi brings in the elegant dining feel to Mandi’s traditional setting for you. With three locations in the city, you know you can get a Mandi fix at Marhabani easily!
Address: Hor Al Anz, Jumeirah, Deira
Timings: 12 noon to 11 PM
Price: Chicken Mandi starts from 25 AED, Lamb Mandi starts from 45 AED
Contact: 04 2660664
3. Al Saudi Al Yamni
Want to try Mandi with a different cultural touch to it? Al Saudi Al Yamni offers spiced up Madhbi Chicken Hadrami style for 27 AED. Spicier than your usual Mandi dishes, this one is sure to satiate spice lovers.
Address: Al Khabaisi, Dubai
Timings: 11 AM to 12 Midnight
Price: Chicken Mandi starts from 22 AED, Lamb Mandi starts from 45 AED
Contact: 04 2665277
4. Bait Al Malaky Mandi
If tender meat is your thing, then Bait Al Malaky is a spot you will love. A Saudi Mandi diner at the entrance of the ever busy Sharjah, the restaurant serves one of the best Madfoon Chicken Mandis (25 AED) in town. Madfoon is a style of cooking Mandi painfully slow where the chicken/lamb is wrapped in aluminium and placed in a coal-covered pit.
Address: Al Taawun, Sharjah
Timings: 11 AM to 12 Midnight
Price: Chicken Mandi starts from 22 AED, Lamb Mandi starts from 42 AED
Contact: 06 5256664
5. Raidan Mandi
Bored of having meat and chicken with your Mandi? Raidan Mandi is one spot that serves deliciously prepared Fish Mandi for the seafood lovers. The prices start from AED 35 and is sumptuous for two to three people. Spice lovers can binge on their Meat Kabsa.
Address: Al Nahda, Dubai
Timings: 11 AM to 12 Midnight
Price: Chicken Mandi starts from 27 AED, Lamb Mandi starts from 45 AED
Contact: 04 2388160
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