The food is really good. Although a tad expensive. The quantity is good. Platter says it’s for 2 but easily 3-4 people can eat unless u have a really big appetite. Definitely drink the complimentary soup. The bread and hummus is also really fresh. The waiting time for food is around 30-40 min but it’s worth it. The hospitality is also good. Valet parking is available as well.

Place is super nice and clean, service is so nice. Wakha restaurant is one of the best Afghan restaurants in the city the food is really tasty

Best restaurant for kabuli pulao and mutton tikka boti. I can go there everyday if I can. The rest of the food was delicious too.

Average and overpriced Afghani food.The complementary soup and the Chapli Kabab are the standouts.

Really nice ambiance, tasty traditional food, staff was friendly, food serving can take time depend on food you order

Everything was great.. the food the staff and the ambience.. has valet parking.. staff is friendly.. quantity is good... yum the food😋

Went on eid. Was a pretty long wait to get someone to attend our table and the parking situation was very messy however the food did not disappoint. The Mantoul is a dish I would recommend to everyone. The platter with rice and meat and chicken was amazing. The mutton kadahi was amazing.

My god! This is a must try restaurant! The food was amazing! Pakistani Afgani taste was fulfilling! It was a wonderful experience dining here. I truly appreciate my boy Hassan in bringing us here.

Authentic Afghani culinary experience. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and they offer a vast menu of Afghani delicacies. The quality of food is top notch. The service is a little slow but that is because they prepare the food fresh and it is surely worth the wait. Food is cooked keeping the tradition in mind and it translates into the taste. Surely visiting again.

Food was cold and took time be made. Ambience is very awkward with the interior design being very unsuitable to what the restaurant actually is. Do not go in peak times, food quality is better from 4-7 PMFood:5/10Ambience:3/10

Very nice food.. different taste, kabli pulao and mutton karahi are best dishes of wakha..

Had Dinner with Family n friendsGood portion of Afghani Food Dishes۔Outdoor seating with Shishaa available:)

One of a few authentic Afghani restaurants in Dubai which offers a fine dining experience in the heart of Jumeriah street. The food quality is good but I think the lamb was over grilled. The soup, stews and the appetizer were super good and I would say they are a must try. I would definitely go back and tell my friends about it

Definitely worth trying, the rice and meat were exceptional along with the chicken/lamb Kariah, chappali kebabs were average. The restaurant itself is ok, definitely could be better but I would go back for the food. Service was very nice. Personally I thought it was better that the al-barsha branch, no need to wait as long for a table as it is much larger place

One of the iconic restaurants in Dubai. Wakha in Barsha and Jumeirah are the best ones so far I have tried.

The flavor is superb. Authentic afghani flavor. Karahi is highly recommended.However, its ridiculously overpriced. You can get similar flavor in Bur Dubai for half the price. And for some reason, the prices in their Barsha branch are cheaper compared to Jumeira. I dont know how a restaurant chain can have different prices on different locations. The sofas are very comfortable but they are not at all suited for dining.Even though I have some complaints, the flavor is still there no doubt and credit has to be given where its due.

Afghani food for those that miss the taste. The roti, chappli kebabs and karahi was very tasty and fresh but the grilled meats on pulao were dry. Sliced vegetables is more for decor than to eat. Poor valet service that cannot handle peak rush hours. The chairs fall backwards easily so dont let children play on the chairs or theyll fall. Cleanliness can be improved. Next day I had a bit of trouble in the toilet which is an indication of poor hygiene in the kitchen. The staff can be more efficient with communication (radios) and quality checks in the kitchen should be implemented.

Since the time I landed in Dubai, everyone was talking about Wakhas food so I finally get to taste it recently and no doubt it was phenomenal.The staff was super courteous as well.

Its not so bad. Food is authentic but very heavy. The decoration is average despite the prime location. The price is too expensive compared to other Afghani restaurants who serve higher quality food.

Wow it was our first time on that restaurant and the food is so delicious.

This was the first time I visited the Jumeirah Wakha branch. The staff is very friendly and polite. The food comes after a bit of wait but let me tell you it’s worth the wait. Such authentic Afghani flavours. Low spices and more about quality and taste. This place is a good option for a family dinner as adults and kids will equally like their food. The food is one of a kind and undoubtedly the best Afghani cuisine in Dubai. I loved the complimentary soup, the mixed grill with rice, the beef dumplings and the Peshawari karahi. Simply outstanding!! What’s more is they have valet parking. I think this will be my new to go place.

This place has my heart. If you are looking for a traditional Pakistani/Afghani cuisine. This must be your stop amd of you are lookin for a great dining experience, go to theor Jumeirah branch. It has everything, good seating, ambiance, amazing service and ofcourse perfect taste. 10/10 for everything.I had qeema naan, mintoo, mixed platter, lamb karahi, butter naan, regular naan. Everything is worth every bite. Starter soup and finishing qehwa are complimentary and boy they are both amazing, totally in par with the standard and not like just complimentary okayish food. Enjoy every so much.You have to taste it to experience it.

Chapli kabab with Karai. Why kabab is called chapli ?? And where did chapli kabab originate ??

Food does not taste the same as the original location and is priced approximately 25% more. They are trying for fine dining and it is not necessary. The food at the original location is great and would work everywhere but this location does not have the same taste. Parking can be difficult to find. Service at this location was better compared to the Lulu Hypermarlet location but the restaurant only had one other table occupied. Temperature is kept at around 26 degrees which can get uncomfortable.

Wow, wow, wow, speechless. I am their regular customer but for barsha branch. This was the first time I visited their jumeirah branch. As with any desi eastern restaurant, dont expect too much from service as service will be laid back and not 5 star service but that doesnt matter at all as staff is friendly and polite. Moreover once you get your food after about 45 minutes of wait, you will be super delighted as all items are fresh, super tasty and low on spices. A best option for full family dinner as adults and kids will equally like their food. Ok interior but good approach and free valet parking available. They also offer complimentary soup in the start to makeup for the long wait time for fresh food.Highly recommended for family dinner outs.

Tasty food and great atmosphere, I enjoyed the food and the service, the outdoor place is amazing and the staff are very friendly.The prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food, and the tea option was fantastic.I recommend this place to anyone interested in oriental food.

Try wakha platter its great!

Very bad communication very mentality staff they don’t know how to deal with customers

Food is v v good, but not so happy with neatness and cleanliness... Jumeirah rd branch.

We went many times in the beginning taste was good but now they treat customers like beggar and taste really really third class

Very rich taste. Traditional Pakistani food is just superb.

Wonderful experience, very cordial and helpful staff and everything you order is great. I particularly like their lamb tikka, lamb karahi, Afghani boti, dum pukht and kabuli pulao.

Quality..quantity..ev thg is good..service is nice..shinwari mutton is very tasty..

I’m writing this review while I’m at the Barsha branch, as I’m a regular customer there. Stark contrast between both in terms of food quality and service, despite the Jumeirah branch costing twice the price of the original Barsha branch. Tables and sofas are cheap, whole setup is poor, management take no action when called upon, and food most importantly is mediocre.This branch is a disgrace to Wakha and Afghani food. Don’t ruin your experience of Wakha by going to Jumeirah branch, go to Al Barsha branch!

Perfection! We are in and ordered mutton karhai it was delicious and full of flavour. Not spicy at all but still amazing. The naan is crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle just how it should be. Brilliant food and outstanding quality.

Awful service. Went for iftar. Waited for nearly 2 hours, and food didnt arrive. Ended up leaving. Dont bother going here for Ramadan. AVOID

Great place, must sit in the majlis area (ig thats what they call it). The shinwari chiken karahi and chapal kebab are a must.

ItIsAmazingFoooooooodPlease try it

Delicious Afghan Cuisine 😋

Authentic tasty afghan food. Cooked perfectly to order.

Best Pashtun/Afghani food

Food has always been great but the pricing should be reconsidered...

Afghani Cuisine is one of my favorites and I am up for a Kadhai and Naan anytime. I recently went for dinner at the new Jumeirah Branch of Wakha and was so happy to finally dine in instead of ordering in. We sat outdoors because the weather was amazing.We were offered fresh juices and I ordered one with a mix of Orange and Pomegrenate. The juice was fresh, without sugar and balanced out the spices of the meal.We were served their Wakha Platter which is their version of Mixed Grill and it was served with their famous kabuli rice. The kebabs were right out of the grill with Meat and Chicken options. The dish was good for 3-4 adults. I loved how tender the meats were and I could taste the spices in each and every bite.We then tried their Lamb Shinwari Kadhai which was my favorite specially with the fresh hot naans. The kadhai was tomato based with spices and green chillies.We finished off the meal with their Kahwa & Sheesha which settled in so much food perfectly.All their staff were so hospitable and served us very well.Taste: 5/5Ambience/Decor: 3/5Service: 5/5Value for Money: 4/5

Love love love it.... one must try its shinwari karahi. My all time favorite. I always come here. Ine of the best afghani/peshawari/pashtun cuisine in dubai. Authentic taste.

Good food, love the freshness and taste, specially shinwari karahi. But its way expensive thats only drawback.

Their lamb shinwari karahi, aush soup and bbq is a must try. Lovely ambiance and great food

Wakha, the critically acclaimed restaurant chain that specializes in Afghani and Shinwari cuisines, has launched its latest diner at Jumeirah, Dubai. The move reflects the chain’s aim to expand its market reach and invite customers, new and old, to experiment with native ingredients, comprise great flavor combinations and enjoy a unique and memorable dining experience. We started off with the Wakha Hawaiin, which was an excellent tropical drink, served in a half cut pineapple, delicious taste.The Wakha mixed platter was a delightful dish which had mutton, chicken, lamb chops, served with flavoured jasmine rice. This was good enough for 4 adults, the flavours were terrific as they use natural ingredients such as green spices, tomatoes, salt and lamb fat or fresh butter while all of their signature cuisine is 100% hala

I eat here almost once a month and every time the food here seems to be getting more delicious

Its very nice but out of place in Jumeirah. The food was very good but the ambiance was not what Ive would expect on the high street of Jumeirah. And yes Id go there again as the food and service were that good.

Lamb karahi ✔️Chapel Kaba ✔️Afghan boti ✔️Halwa ✔️Over all 9/10I prefer this over any other Peshawari restaurant here.

Its good afghani pakistani cuisine restaurant

This restaurant was highlight of our trip, great food!

Good ambiance. We ordered Afghan dumplings which were good. But lamb karai was just okay

I give order 20minutes before I ceme to restaurant I ask about my order they sey 5 minutes then i wait 43minutes more I give you comments about service.Thank you

Absolutely love the restaurant and its service. Hosted 2 parties also and the staff was v v cooperative and attentive towardw the guestsHighly recommend.Sarmad the Manager is excellent also. Makes sure u feel welcome

Have tried it 5-6 time based on multiple recommendations… only once the karhai was good (in the barsha branch) the rest of the time its just either average or below average (jumeirah branch is the culprit) I wouldnt call it karhai but rather oil curry with meat. Not recommended…

Excellwnt food quality, although their service during ramadan was way too slow but overall the ambiance and food was great. A little over priced though but it was worth it

Everything ordered was very nice, good service

Loved the food..but pretty slow customer service. Also the washrooms were not much clean. Food was really tasty though!

Excellent lamb chops and kabuli pulav. The location is better for evening out with friends. Not a lunch kind of place. Everything tasty and fresh . Good service in any of their restaurants

Nice and tasty food.But u can feel bones pieces in minced chicken.

I looveeed the food. So delicious, I really liked the Afghani Pulao it was soo delicious, sweet and savory. Beef and chicken so tender, carrot and raisin go so well with the rice. Im usually not a fan, but tottaly loved this combination. I had some mantou too and it tasted divine 😋😋. Overall, it was an amazing experience, Ill hopefully come back one day soon.Ps. I really hope there would be a new branch opening up in Abu Dhabi.

Nice family restaurant with charming atmosphere of outdoor along with Afghani authentic cuisine.

I think this is best Wakha location. No parking issues. Food is served better and place is spacious than other branches. They even have shisha.

Very beautiful looking 👌and situated at Very good location and having well trained staff with professional attitude

Okay place but expensive

Contrary to popular belief, Shinwari cuisine is not Afghan cuisine, it is the cuisine of North Western part of Pakistan. You know, the worst part about Pakistani restaurants in general is the customer service. But Wakha, wins by a mile when it comes to customer service. The waiters were very polite, greeted us with a whole-hearted Assalam o Alaikum. I felt very happy with the way they welcomed me, believe me, food tastes better with good customer service! So we ordered, Shinwari lamb karahi and a platter of assorted barbecued items with such a delicious serving of kabuli pulao. Dont know why fellow Pakistanis complain about lamb meat having a stench, I find that smell sweet and it speaks of the fact that the food being cooked is healthy. Best thing about them is that they cook fresh meat, displayed right infront of us. It is totally clear that wakha management keeps hygiene on priority. The meat was clean, and the place where the meat was being grilled was spick and span! Yes, of course theyll take their time to cook, why wouldnt they? Were talking about freshly cut meat here, not frozen and partially prepared gravy from before. Each dish is cooked from the scratch. And the food is worth the wait. Shinwari lamb karahi is paradise! Not gonna criticize, just gonna advise a little to add more tomatoes to the mix to have more gravy, and dont forget to always ask the customer whether they want chillis or not. People with taste buds like mine are only looking for the pure taste of the meat cooked in the fat. No spices, no mirch masala. I dont like spices and chillis at all, and I am sure many others dont like that either, and the sohbat was quite spicy than it should be. Id recommend to cut down on the spices. Either way, Shinwari cuisine is supposed to be healthy food. Green tea is a must to help digest the high energy food. I would be a regular at wakha, if it isnt that much expensive. But i am very sure that this type of quality food is worth all the bucks! May Allah reward you guys with more success, team wakha! Thanks.

Its too late at al wakha jumera we order in afternoon but after iftar we wait around 2 hours and food was not served.Very bad experience

If you dont pay attention to the ancillaries the price you will pay for food will be quite highMy recommendation is tht you try the mains and stay away from the sidesEsp beveragesThere shinwari karahi and afghani berf pulao are absolute treatNo 1 matches them in these dishes in terms of tasteThe jumeirah restaurant has awesome ambiance and should be the number 1 pick when have to choose amingst branchesAlso the staff there is very courteous and welcomingFree wallet parking and afghani kahwa are also a couple of charms that pull people like me there.There is a huge projector screen outside which is turned on , and shows important sporting events, esp Pakistani cricket matches.Overall an awesome place

I loved being there. Valet parking, great bbq and delicious shinwari karahi and complementary soup. Topped with great weather while sitting outside by the pool. A must try!

Very amazing experience superb food sheesha and atmosphere. This is a Afghan restaurant but most cuisine are available .I recommend ...

Freshly cooked meat and shinwari flavours... this is a must visit place. The platter for 3 is the best choice to be able to get a taste of their meats.

Succulent Meat!! My favorite is Keema naan and Wakha Platter

The absolute worst dining experience I have had. Entered the place at 8:10 , ordered after 5 minutes and got the food nearly an hour later. The waiters either ignore your complaints or lie to your face with their timings. To top it off the food was mediocre at best! Keep in mind I was extremely hungry and anything could have tasted good, well the food still tasted very mediocre and not worth the hype. To end this miserable experience and make it even worse, after ordering our tea they still managed to screw that up and literally not serve anything after 10 minutes!Wow just wow. It takes talent to make everything go wrong to this level. I would recommend anyone who values their time to avoid this place.

Brand new and fancy location with a cafe that serves shisha , best shinwari cuisine in Dubai must try !

Food was excellent. Mutton and chicken Karahi really good . So was Afghani pulao

Very bad restaurant don’t ever try their prices are too much & food Quality very bad

Expensive but good afghani and pakistani cuisine. Good shisha also

Best Afghani food ever

Great food and proper shinwari food

This is an Afghani resto and I love the feel of it. My pakistani supervisor introduced this place, and I love the afghani-pakistani authentic kind of feel. I am a fan of their rice and nan bread. I suggest you come here not on the evening as it gets very crowded at night.

Great food specially if you looking for authentic Afghai food !

At first, no one came to take the order till 7,15(knowing that in ramadan food should be served at magrib timing sharp bec. we should be fasting), then the food came very late at about 8,25. as for myself, I wont go their again till its known that they respect their customers and their timings.

Best desi food

Great Afghani Pulao Bar B Q platter, Nice ambience and one of the beat Lamb Shinwari Karahi with extra gravy.

Average food at very high price just because of prime location

Service wise not good. Taste wise okay. Pricey.

The food is 👎. Need big improvement

Amazing food specially the bread

Service was not bad, theres nice place to go and sit with friends and Family.Food is too expensive as compare to Al Barsha Brach.Food taste is not good comparing Al Barsha Branch.Not Recommended at all.

Delicious food, very nice service, dont mind the time after order as they cook fresh.

Very good restaurant with fresh and tender lamb chops and amazing lamb peshwari! Good and attentionate service.

Amazing interior and service. The taste was really good for any type of lamb karahi.

It is the best, highly recommended, specially the big plate with the fresh 🍞

Great place. Fantastic food..

Best place for authentic balochi and afghani cusine

Taste is good but price is high

Really nice and authentic taste

Loved the lamb karahi

We went for some grilled food and it was nice we ordered wakha platter small and woow the small one is easy suitable for two to three persons in the dish there is many options for everyone kabab tikka lamb chops and chicken with bones and the star of the dish is the rice I couldn’t get enough from the rice 😍😍 the only comment that i have is the food took long to be served like more than 30 minutes this is my only comment other wise I recommend this place 😍