Kabab Erbil Iraqi Restaurant serves Iraqi cuisine at two UAE locations: Al Muraqqabat in Deira, Dubai, and Al Taawun in Sharjah. Its menu includes masgouf, charcoal grills, quzi, dolma and kubba. For diners exploring Iraqi food, these dishes offer several starting points, from a shared fish platter to grilled meat and rice.
Choosing between the branches begins with location. Choosing what to order begins with understanding the food—and, for masgouf, allowing enough time for its preparation.
What is masgouf, and why does its preparation matter?
Masgouf is an Iraqi fish dish prepared by opening the fish and positioning it beside a wood fire. Indirect heat cooks it gradually, with the chef managing its distance from the heat throughout the process. The method makes the fire and the time spent cooking central to the dish.
That craft was explored in a September 2026 Emarat Al Youm feature on masgouf in Dubai. The report discussed chef Azad Muhammad and his family’s experience with Kabab Erbil, tracing their work with masgouf to 1973 in Iraqi Kurdistan and their move to the UAE to 1999.
The newspaper’s account highlights practical skills behind the preparation: selecting suitable fish, controlling the fire and watching the cooking process. For someone encountering masgouf for the first time, that context helps explain why it should be planned differently from a quick grilled order.
Visiting Kabab Erbil in Al Muraqqabat, Dubai
The Kabab Erbil Al Muraqqabat branch is at 10 Al Muraqqabat Street in Deira, Dubai. According to its official branch page, the restaurant has served Iraqi food at this location since 2003.
Its listed dishes include masgouf, charcoal-grilled kebab, quzi, dolma and kubba. A visitor can therefore build a meal around fish, grills or a selection of Iraqi dishes rather than assume that the restaurant’s name describes the whole menu.
For a masgouf order, the restaurant advises allowing approximately an hour and calling ahead. That makes a phone conversation useful when arranging a meal around a specific arrival time or a group gathering.
The branch lists its telephone number as +971 4 272 0843 and its daily hours as 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following morning. Confirm current opening times and your order when planning a visit.
Visiting Kabab Erbil in Sharjah
The Kabab Erbil Sharjah branch is on Al Taawun Street in Al Khalidiya, Sharjah. Its official page lists masgouf, charcoal grills, quzi, dolma, kubba and Iraqi breakfast among its offerings.
For diners deciding where to meet, this gives the Sharjah location its own practical role: a branch to contact directly for local dining plans. Check the branch’s directions before travelling and discuss the dishes you want when arranging a group meal.
The Sharjah telephone number is +971 6 565 8255. Published daily hours are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following morning; confirm them with the branch before visiting.
How to plan a first Iraqi meal
Start by deciding whether masgouf will be the centrepiece. If so, ask about the available fish size, suitable portions and preparation time before adding other dishes. Kabab Erbil’s published masgouf information describes a whole fish as serving four to eight people and a half fish as serving two to four. Use those figures as a starting point for a conversation about your group’s order.
If you prefer meat, consider kebab or a mixed grill. Quzi brings lamb and rice to the meal, while dolma offers stuffed vegetables and vine leaves. Review the current menu and ask the team about ingredients or dietary requirements before ordering.
Whether you choose Al Muraqqabat or Sharjah, a little preparation helps: select the branch, check the route, confirm the dishes and allow the time that masgouf requires.
