Karachi Grill is the Pakistani restaurant you go to when you want desi food but a nicer evening out. It’s in a villa on Jumeirah Beach Road, a world away from the busy cafeterias of Karama and Deira. It still serves the dishes you grew up with: smoky kebabs, a proper karahi and a plate of biryani.
If you’ve searched for “Karachi Grill restaurant near me”, here’s where to find it, what to eat, how the buffet works and how to book a table or an event.
Where Is Karachi Grill in Dubai?
Karachi Grill is at Villa 290, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 2, not far from the beach. There’s one branch, so if you’re in Deira, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi, plan it as a dedicated trip.
- Timings: according to Google Maps, it opens at 11 AM daily and closes at about 2 AM, or about 3 AM from Friday to Sunday.
- Getting there: you’ll need a car or taxi. The nearest Metro stations are a fair drive inland.
From the outside, you walk in through a narrow, decorated passage, and it opens into a bright dining room. It suits families, couples and groups of friends.
Is Karachi Grill Related to Karachi Darbar?
Many people ask this. Karachi Grill’s own brand page calls it “a culinary legacy since 1973”, the same year Karachi Darbar began in Deira. Gulf News also reported in 2018 that Karachi Darbar was planning a fine-dining restaurant called Karachi Grills in Jumeirah 2.
Neither restaurant spells out the link on its website. Still, if you know Karachi Darbar, think of Karachi Grill as the more upmarket, sit-down version of the same Pakistani comfort food.
Karachi Grill Menu: What to Eat
The full menu covers kebabs and BBQ, karahi and curries, biryani, breads and desserts. These are the dishes regulars recommend most:
- Lamb chops: the restaurant’s best-known grill
- Cheese boti and other kebabs from the grill
- Chicken and mutton karahi
- Mixed daal, if you want something lighter
- Biryani
- Pakistani-style chaat, as a starter
Finish with gajar halwa, rasmalai or gulab jamun, and a cup of desi chai. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are available on request.
Karachi Grill Lunch Buffet and Brunch
The lunch buffet is one of the best reasons to visit. It runs Monday to Thursday, 12 PM to 5 PM, and it covers traditional Pakistani dishes from starters to mains. The desserts include gulab jamun, jalebi, halwa and barfi.
There’s also a grand brunch buffet. Check the restaurant’s website for current brunch days, since they can change.
Karachi Grill Restaurant for Parties and Events
Karachi Grill also hosts events. It offers:
- Birthday parties
- Mehndi and dholki nights, with dhol and custom decor
- Wedding parties, with Classic, Standard and Royal menu packages
You can book these through the event planner on its website.
What We’d Order at Karachi Grill
On a weekday, go for the lunch buffet, which lets you try a bit of everything. In the evening, share lamb chops and cheese boti, then a chicken karahi with naan, and finish with gajar halwa and chai.
Karachi Grill Restaurant Near Me: Booking and Ordering
You can reserve a table or order online through Karachi Grill’s website. You can also contact the restaurant directly for parties and bookings.
Not near Jumeirah? Read our guides to Pakistani restaurants near me in the UAE, Pakistani food near me in the UAE, biryani near me in the UAE and Karachi Darbar branches in Dubai.
Send a Taste of Home to Family in Peshawar
Zarrasha doesn’t deliver in the UAE. However, if your family lives in Peshawar, we can deliver food, cakes and gifts to them on your behalf:
- Open the Zarrasha app, or message us on WhatsApp at +92 334 0724724.
- Choose the food, cake or gift you’d like to send.
- Share your family’s Peshawar address and contact number.
- Confirm, and we’ll deliver it in Peshawar. Gifts can also be delivered in Islamabad.
For more, see send gifts to Peshawar from the UAE.
FAQs About Karachi Grill Restaurant Near Me
Where is Karachi Grill restaurant in Dubai?
It’s at Villa 290, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 2. That’s its only branch.
What are Karachi Grill’s timings?
According to Google Maps, it opens daily at 11 AM and closes at about 2 AM, or about 3 AM from Friday to Sunday.
Does Karachi Grill have a lunch buffet?
Yes. It runs Monday to Thursday, from 12 PM to 5 PM. There’s also a brunch buffet.
Is Karachi Grill the same as Karachi Darbar?
They’re different restaurants. Karachi Grill describes itself as carrying a legacy “since 1973”, Karachi Darbar’s founding year, but neither restaurant officially confirms a link.
Is Karachi Grill the same as Karachi Karhai Grill or Karachi Star?
No. Karachi Karhai Grill in Abu Dhabi and Karachi Star in Sharjah are separate restaurants with similar names.
Can I book a mehndi or birthday party at Karachi Grill?
Yes. It hosts birthdays, mehndi and dholki nights, and wedding parties, with set menu packages.
Disclaimer
Zarrasha is an independent food delivery service based in Peshawar, Pakistan. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Karachi Grill, Karachi Darbar or any other restaurant mentioned on this page, and we don’t deliver in the UAE.
The location, timings, menu and other details in this article are collected from publicly available sources and may be out of date. Any prices shown are for information only and are not an invoice.
For the latest menu, prices, timings, bookings or delivery, please contact Karachi Grill directly.
