The short answer
Moti Mahal Deluxe: what visitors should know first
Choose it for a traditional North Indian dinner near the corniche. It is not vegetarian-only, but sources note vegetarian dishes including dal makhani. Confirm hours and your dietary needs when ordering.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Moti Mahal Deluxe facts at a glance
- Location
- Al Qawasim Corniche, Dafan Al Khor
- Dining style
- Sit-down North Indian
- Price signal
- ₹₹ (about AED 180 to 220 for two per one guide)
- Signature order
- Try: dal makhani with naan
- Diet note
- Serves meat; vegetarian dishes available
- Good for
- Family dinners
Why it matters
Why Moti Mahal Deluxe is worth your time
The name echoes the Delhi restaurant credited with popularising butter chicken and dal makhani, so it is a familiar reference point for Indian guests. Dal makhani in particular is a dependable vegetarian order for visitors who want comfort food after days of Gulf cuisine.
It is a mixed restaurant, so it is not a choice for those who need a fully vegetarian kitchen. For others, its corniche address makes it an easy dinner stop within a city outing.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Dal makhani
Named by two guides and a reliable vegetarian choice.
- 02
Tandoor menu
Tandoori items and makhani gravies anchor the North Indian menu.
- 03
Corniche setting
A short walk or drive from the waterfront promenade.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Moti Mahal Deluxe sits on the Al Qawasim Corniche in Dafan Al Khor. Property Finder describes a menu centred on classic North Indian dishes, including butter chicken, dal makhani and tandoori chicken, and says the restaurant offers a range of vegetarian dishes. Another guide also names dal makhani among its dishes.
Vegetarians can build a meal around dal makhani, a paneer or vegetable curry, and rotis or naan; ask staff what is on the day's vegetarian menu. Because the kitchen also cooks meat, strict vegetarians and Jain diners should say so clearly when ordering.
Property Finder puts the cost for two at roughly AED 180 to 220, but prices change, so treat that as a rough guide. After dinner you can walk along the corniche, which is close by.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Verify opening hours; sources differ
- Tell staff about vegetarian or Jain needs
- Ask for a table suited to older guests
- Budget roughly AED 180 to 220 for two, subject to change
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Al Qawasim Corniche, Dafan Al Khor, Ras Al Khaimah
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Dinner, after confirming hours
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Described as a more refined sit-down restaurant, though we have no details on steps or seating. The corniche location is central and easy by taxi.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations were not mentioned; ask by phone for larger family groups. Listed hours vary between sources, so verify them.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Described as a more refined sit-down restaurant, though we have no details on steps or seating. The corniche location is central and easy by taxi.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Moti Mahal Deluxe vegetarian?
No; it serves meat but has a range of vegetarian dishes.
What should vegetarians order?
Dal makhani is named by guides; ask about paneer and vegetable dishes.
Is it on the corniche?
Guides place it on the Al Qawasim Corniche in Dafan Al Khor.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
