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Mussafah · Abu Dhabi

Al Mandi & Al Madhbi House (Mussafah)

بيت المندي والمظبي

Local cuisineLocals' pick

The capital's best-known mandi and madhbi house, and the only one of its kind nominated in FACT's 2026 Emirati restaurant category; Time Out calls the pair of chicken dishes Emirati staples and tells you to order both to taste the difference.

Address
Musaffah M37, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi (Mussafah branch; other branches in Tourist Club Area and Al Bahia)
Hours
Mon-Sun 10:00-23:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
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Good to know

  • Order the chicken mandi (cooked in a sealed underground-style oven) and the chicken madhbi (grilled over hot stones) side by side.
  • This is a working Mussafah lunch room, not a destination restaurant: come hungry at midday and expect big rice platters.

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