Shabestan Dubai Menu with Prices and Best Dishes

Food plays a central role in Persian culture, and Iranian hospitality is celebrated worldwide for its warmth and quality. Shabestan Dubai serves recipes rooted in centuries-old traditiondishes that were once prepared for Persian royalty preserving authentic flavors and culinary techniques. Founded in Dubai in 1984, Shabestan has become an essential destination for anyone craving genuine Persian cuisine, and is listed as one of the best Iranian restaurants in Dubai.

Shabestan Dubai Menu Dish Guide

The restaurant’s success is rooted in a culinary art passed down through generations. Chef “Abol” inherited his craft from his father, Chef “Shirazi,” who served at Shabestan for 24 years. Chef Abol specializes in traditional Persian dishes that faithfully echo original recipes, recreating nostalgic flavors for guests. Only father and son fully know the precise ingredients and techniques behind these preparations, making the Shabestan experience uniquely memorable.

Salads

• Salad Shirazi: 48 AED.
  A fresh Shirazi vegetable salad cucumber, tomato and onion, brightened with lemon.
• Pomegranate Salad: 50 AED.
  Fresh pomegranate arils with cucumber, tomato and lettuce, dressed in pomegranate vinaigrette and olive oil.
• Mast-o-Musir: 44 AED.
  Traditional yogurt mixed with finely chopped shallots and garlic.
• Sabzi Khordan: 40 AED.
  Seasonal fresh herbs served with feta cheese.

Soups

• Jo Soup: 48 AED.
  A creamy barley soup.
• Ash Reshteh: 52 AED.
  The soup once favored by Persian royalty a hearty traditional vegetable and legume soup flavored with kashk (fermented whey).
• Soup Morgh: 50 AED.
  A rich Iranian chicken soup.

Starters

• Nargesi: 52 AED.
  A perfect starter of fried spinach with garlic and a touch of kashk.
• Mirza Ghasemi: 54 AED.
  Baked smoked eggplant purée with tomato and a fried egg on top.
• Kashk-e Bademjan: 56 AED.
  Eggplant purée with lamb and traditional kashk.
• Iranian Caviar (50g): Market Price.

Shabestan Specials

• Mahi Cheh: 168 AED.
  Slow-cooked lamb leg in rendered fat with spices and green beans.
• Ta’hchin: 158 AED.
  A traditional Iranian rice cake flavored with saffron, layered and stuffed with chicken or meat and barberries.
• Zereshk Polo ba Morgh: 138 AED.
  Oven-roasted chicken with Iranian barberries and saffron rice.
• Ghormeh Sabzi: 128 AED.
  Tender lamb pieces in a richly flavored herb stew.

Main Courses

• Fesenjan ba Morgh: 124 AED.
  Roasted chicken in a pomegranate-walnut sauce a classic that has stood the test of time.
• Khoresht Bamiyeh: 122 AED.
  Lamb stew with okra.
• Meygoo Polo: 118 AED.
  Persian-style prawn biryani.
• Koofteh Tabrizi: 138 AED.
  Chef’s secret: large meatballs stuffed with dried fruits, barberries and a mix of nuts.
• Loubia Polo: 126 AED.
  Persian rice with spiced lamb, saffron and green beans.

Authentic Persian Feasts (Family Platters)

• Persepolis: 628 AED.
  A grand Persian feast featuring chicken and lamb with all traditional accompaniments. (Serves 3).
• Shabestan Platter: 798 AED.
  The Shabestan signature platter with lamb, chicken, fish and prawns. (Serves 4).
• Ramsar: 328 AED.
  A selection of grilled meats, ribs and fish served with three types of Iranian rice.

Fish & Seafood

• Fish Kebab: 164 AED.
  Try the chef’s secret marinade on grilled hamour fillet.
• Prawn Kebab: 182 AED.
  Chargrilled prawns marinated in a saffron-infused blend.
• Southern Fish Stew (Ghale-ye Mahi): 160 AED.
  A rich southern Iranian fish stew.
• Khoresht-e Meygoo: 136 AED.
  A southern-style prawn stew.

Grilled Kebabs

• Joojeh Ba Ostooneh: 158 AED.
  A journey through Bakhtiari flavors with bone-in chicken.
• Beef Fillet Kebab: 195 AED.
  Tender beef fillet marinated lightly and grilled over charcoal.
• Kebab Torsh: 178 AED.
  From the northern Gilan region tender loin marinated with crushed walnuts and pomegranate sauce.
• Barg Morgh: 122 AED.
  Saffron-marinated chicken breasts served with white rice.

Chef’s Mixed Grills & Platters

• Chelo Kebab Soltani: 168 AED.
  A royal Persian banquet of assorted lamb kebabs.
• Chelo Kebab Barg: 152 AED.
  Marinated lamb kebab with a delicious seasoning.
• Chelo Kebab Koobideh: 154 AED.
  Traditional minced lamb kebab prepared the old-fashioned way.
• Joojeh Kebab: 182 AED.
  Bone-in chicken pieces marinated and charcoal-grilled.
• Tike Khodmoni: 148 AED.
  A southern Bandar Abbas specialty veal or chicken marinated in kashk.

Desserts

• Traditional Iranian Saffron Ice Cream: 56 AED.
  A fragrant saffron and rosewater ice cream.
• Faloodeh with Ice Cream: 56 AED.
  Classic Persian frozen dessert with rosewater.
• Pomegranate Cheesecake: 58 AED.
  Chilled pomegranate cheesecake layered with pomegranate compote.
• Pistachio Ice Cream Scoop: 52 AED.
  Delicious pistachio ice cream.
• Crème Caramel: 48 AED.
  A timeless favorite topped with caramel.
• Iranian Baklava: 56 AED.
• Mixed Fruit Salad: 50 AED.
• Fruit Platter: 88 AED.

Over the years, Shabestan has built a loyal clientele that includes members of the ruling family and long-standing regulars who cherish the restaurant for its authenticity and heritage. The team is integral to Shabestan’s identity, with many staff members serving for more than thirty years a testament to their commitment and professionalism in delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

Location Shabestan Dubai

shabestan radisson blu dubai is located at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Creek, Baniyas Street. To get directions via Google Maps, click here.

Opening Hours

Shabestan is open daily from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, giving guests ample time to enjoy authentic Persian cuisine in one of Dubai’s well-known Iranian dining spots.

Contact

To reserve a table or enquire, contact Shabestan Dubai: +971 4 205 7033.

This menu reflects Shabestan’s dedication to preserving Persian culinary traditions while serving guests in Dubai. Whether you’re sampling saffron-infused kebabs or sharing a family feast, Shabestan Dubai offers a warm, authentic dining experience rooted in royal recipes and local hospitality. Book ahead for weekend family feasts and ask about seasonal specialties.