What are the best chicken dishes in Dubai?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken dish in Dubai is at Logma. We compared 20 restaurants serving chicken dishes.

How much do chicken dishes cost in Dubai?

Chicken dish prices in Dubai range from AED9.00 to AED235.00 across 20 restaurants.

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Best Chicken Dishes in Dubai

20 restaurants compared

Price range: AED9.00 – AED235.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Chicken Dishes in Dubai (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 20 restaurants:

Butter Chicken at Logma, AED62.00 (Downtown)
Chicken Kebab at Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe, AED55.00 (Dubai Festival City)
Tandoori Chicken at Ravi Restaurant, AED25.00 (Satwa)
Chicken Shawarma at Al Mallah — 98% recommended, AED9.00 (Satwa)
Butter Chicken at Sind Punjab — 96% recommended, AED52.00 (Deira)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 20 Chicken Dishes

Butter Chicken

Logma

Downtown·$$

AED62.00

Tandoori chicken in a silky tomato cream sauce with warm spices, served with rice.

Tip: Logma's version is less rich than traditional butter chicken—perfect if you want flavor without the heavy cream feeling.

Chicken Kebab

Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe

Dubai Festival City·$$

AED55.00

Marinated chicken skewers grilled over charcoal, served with rice, salad, and flatbread.

Tip: Great for groups—order two or three skewers to share. It's a simple, crowd-pleasing dish with no surprising flavors.

Tandoori Chicken

Ravi Restaurant

Satwa·$

AED25.00

Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in the tandoor until charred and juicy.

Tip: Ask for the pieces with the most char if available—the blistered bits are the most flavorful.

#498% recommend

Chicken Shawarma

Al Mallah

Satwa·$

AED9.00

Vertically-spit-roasted marinated chicken, thin-sliced, with tomato, onion, and garlic sauce on pita bread.

Tip: At AED 9, this is one of the cheapest meals in Dubai—don't accept being charged more. If they quote higher, politely refuse.

#596% recommend

Butter Chicken

Sind Punjab

Deira·$

AED52.00

Tandoori chicken pieces in a creamy tomato sauce with butter, cream, and warm spices.

Tip: This is the signature. Order it without question. It's what keeps people coming back for 45 years.

#696% recommend

Machboos

Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe

Dubai Festival City·$$

AED75.00

Fragrant rice cooked in spiced broth with chicken, lamb, or shrimp, topped with crispy onions and a fried egg.

Tip: Order the chicken or lamb version—the shrimp version is good but less traditional and sometimes overcooked. Ask for it with a side of laban (yogurt) to cool the spices.

#794% recommend

Butter Chicken

Ravi Restaurant

Satwa·$

AED28.00

Tandoori chicken cooked in tomato cream sauce with spices, served with rice or naan.

Tip: One of the best value dishes in Dubai for this quality. Order with rice (not naan) to stretch it further.

#893% recommend

Date-Stuffed Chicken Roulade

Aseelah

Deira·$$$

AED145.00

Boneless chicken leg rolled with Medjool dates and Bezar spice, served with freekeh risotto and smoked eggplant puree.

Tip: This is the dish to order at Aseelah. It's on every review and consistently delivers.

#992% recommend

Butter Chicken

Purani Dilli

Downtown Dubai·$$

AED125.00

Tender chicken in a creamy tomato and cream sauce with butter and fenugreek.

Tip: This is the go-to order if you're unsure what to pick. It's made right every time and satisfying without being heavy.

#1091% recommend

Burrata Butter Chicken

Masti

Downtown Dubai·$$$

AED185.00

Tender tandoori chicken with creamy burrata and tomato sauce.

Tip: Masti is designed for sharing — order one main per person and a selection of breads and rice to experience the full menu.

#1191% recommend

Tahchin (Saffron Rice Cake)

Ninive

DIFC·$$$

AED135.00

Crispy-bottomed rice cake layered with saffron, yogurt, and tender chicken, served with roasted tomato and cucumber yogurt.

Tip: This is a show-stopper dish. Ask your server to explain how it's made — the tableside unmolding is a moment.

#1288% recommend

Chicken Tikka Masala

Sind Punjab

Deira·$

AED54.00

Tandoori-marinated chicken pieces in a spiced tomato and cream sauce with fenugreek leaves.

Tip: This has slightly more spice than butter chicken. Good if you want more kick without sacrificing creaminess.

#1388% recommend

Joojeh Kebab

Pars Iranian Kitchen

Satwa·$

AED72.00

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in saffron and yogurt, skewered and charcoal-grilled, served with saffron rice.

Tip: This is less heavy than the lamb kebab but equally flavorful. Good option if you want something refined but not rich.

#1488% recommend

Chicken Shawarma Paratha

Logma

Downtown·$$

AED58.00

Marinated chicken shawarma layered inside flaky paratha bread with tahini, salad, and pickles.

Tip: This is the signature lunch item. Order it instead of trying to share multiple dishes—it's filling and perfectly balanced.

#1585% recommend

Mixed Grill Platter

Günaydin

Downtown Dubai·$$$

AED220.00

Assortment of lamb kebab, chicken shish, lamb chops, and kofte served family-style.

Tip: Order this for 3-4 people. It's designed for sharing and includes enough variety that everyone finds their favorite item.

#1685% recommend

Mixed Grill Platter (Karışık Izgara)

Sultan Saray

Umm Al Sheif·$$$

AED235.00

Assortment of lamb chops, beef kebab, chicken shish, and kofte grilled family-style.

Tip: Order this for 3 people if everyone's unsure what they want. It's designed to satisfy different meat preferences.

#1785% recommend

Seekh Kebab

Purani Dilli

Downtown Dubai·$$

AED98.00

Spiced minced meat molded on a skewer and grilled until charred on the outside.

Tip: Order this as a starter — it's light enough to precede a curry and showcases the kitchen's seasoning.

#1882% recommend

Chicken Shish

Sultan Saray

Umm Al Sheif·$$$

AED98.00

Marinated chicken breast grilled on a skewer until charred and tender.

Tip: This is the lighter option if you're not in the mood for lamb. Quality is consistent with the beef and lamb.

#1982% recommend

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

Amritsr Restaurant

Al Karama·$$

AED52.00

Chicken marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices, roasted in a tandoor oven until charred and smoky.

Tip: Order multiple tandoori pieces and share. It's a show-stopper family meal item.

#2075% recommend

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Operation Falafel

Multiple·$

AED28.00

Marinated chicken sliced from a rotating spit, wrapped in pita with garlic sauce, pickles, and tomato.

Tip: Request extra garlic sauce — it's what makes this wrap sing.