Dubai · Jumeirah

Samad Al Iraqi

Iraqi kebab specialist in Deira with charcoal grills visible from the street.

About Samad Al Iraqi

Iraqi kebab specialist in Deira with charcoal grills visible from the street. The tikka, kebab hindi, and quzi are smoky and perfectly spiced. The outdoor pavement seating fills with regulars discussing politics over multiple chai rounds. Cash only, Arabic mostly.

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The place

Getting there

Address

Jumeirah Beach Park Plaza - شارع شاطئ جميرة - opp. Jumeirah Beach Park Centre - Jumeirah - Jumeira Second - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Neighborhood

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Nearest Metro

No direct metro station. Taxi or bus from nearest Red Line stations.

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Order the tikka lahm (lamb tikka) medium-rare - they'll grill it longer unless you specify

Plan for about 1 hour. Evening visits offer a different atmosphere with softer light.

Samad Al Iraqi is in the Jumeirah neighborhood of Dubai. The address is Jumeirah Beach Park Plaza - شارع شاطئ جميرة - opp. Jumeirah Beach Park Centre - Jumeirah - Jumeira Second - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. The area is well-served by metro.

Evening visits offer a unique atmosphere. The light is softer, crowds thin out, and the experience feels more intimate.

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