Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي (Al Khayma)

November 4, 2025

A Wonderful Dining Experience! We visited Al Khayama on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and it was absolutely incredible! The food, ambiance and service were all spot on. While the prices are on the higher side, every dish we ordered was bursting with flavor, and the portions were generous — definitely worth it. The ambiance is charming and inviting, with the feel of an outdoor courtyard covered by a canopy, giving it a cozy “tent” atmosphere. Thanks to the air conditioning, it was pleasantly cool inside. A special thanks to Afef, Obada and Ala for their warm hospitality and efficient service. We also loved the corner action station where certain dishes were being freshly prepared and the nearby henna area where guests can get beautiful patterns applied — such a lovely touch! Overall, Al Khayama is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and want to enjoy authentic and delicious Emirati cuisine in a delightful setting.

October 6, 2025

Worth travelling to old town to try this authentic Emirati restaurant! The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. The mix sambousa was so delicious and crispy, especially the cheese filled one. My main was the lamb biryani which was absolutely huge - this could feed two people easily. I loved the rice but would prefer more dried fruit (?) as the sweetness compliments the savoury meat so well. Otherwise this was spicy, meaty and a behemoth of a dish to get through. Note that you’ll need to scrape the meat off the bones - it’s not pure meat. The date tart was really sweet, and I should’ve got tea with it, but it did taste nice! Service was friendly and efficient, thank you to Pann who was serving me :)

October 21, 2025

Our waiter Issan and Hasan were super helpful and delightful. The food was phenomenal, the portions size was pretty generous, didn’t see anyone finish their plates despite the good quality of the food. According to the staff, that’s the traditional Arabic food servings. Guess they have to keep the heritage. I especially like how they use old techniques to burn essence to create a nice scent in the dining area. Love this place. A must come when you’re in Dubai.

November 15, 2025

This has high ratings for a reason. The restaurant is so warm and peaceful, like you’re at a compound in the desert. The food was amazing. Some of the best middle eastern food I’ll probably ever have. Portions are big. Come hungry. Easy 5 stars!

October 26, 2025

This is a good place to experience local cuisine. The atmosphere is also really nice. There is performance and the food is really good too. Ate Queen was really accommodating and was quick to respond to our needs. Thank you! They say most days esp weekend, it’s fully packed and the line goes all the way outside so better reserve thru call or whatsapp.