Pak Liyari: The Ustad of Biryani In Dubai Shares His Struggles & Journey | Stories From Dubai S1 E1

Dubai loves its Biryani and one such man who works tirelessly to create UAE’s most sought-after biryani is Mr. Ali Mohhammad! Fondly called “Ustad,” he hails from Layari in Pakistan. A town is renowned for its culinary prowess. And no wonder then, this restaurant, Pak Liyari is named after the region.

Vaishnavi Venkataraman: Research, science labs and of course nerdy glasses – that’s what my life was all about until I finally woke up to realise how much I loved food, travel and telling tales. A chai addict, a moody writer and mother to a smallie, my journey as a writer began with The Times of India. And now, here I am in Dubai pursuing my passion and exploring a new city, all in one go!