Al Ustad Special Kebab is one of the most misunderstood restaurants in Dubai. It’s photographed constantly, shared widely, and referenced often, but rarely explained correctly.
For locals, it’s not a landmark. It’s a constant.
Yes, the walls are covered in old currency notes. Yes, it’s been around for decades. Yes, it shows up in every guide eventually. But none of that is why people keep going.
Locals go because the food hasn’t changed.
The kebabs are still done properly
