Ritaj Hyderabad Restaurant | Dubai

Ritaj Hyderabad Restaurant is an Indian restaurant specialising in Hyderabadi cuisine, located in Al Dana Center near Al Maktoum Road in Al Rigga, Deira. According to the restaurant, the brand was founded in Abu Dhabi in 2007 by Hamed Bin Abdullah with the aim of bringing authentic Hyderabadi biryani to the UAE. The Dubai branch has recently opened, and the brand also has branches in Muwaileh, Sharjah and on Sheikh Khalifa Street in Ajman. Biryani is the house speciality. A sign inside the restaurant states that Ritaj won Best Biryani in Abu Dhabi awards in 2023 and 2025, and the restaurant presents itself as the creator of Chicken 65 Biryani, which pairs the spicy fried chicken dish known as Chicken 65 with biryani rice and is now one of its best sellers. A display counter in the dining room also offers desserts, cold drinks and fried snacks. The dining room is decorated with a large mural of Hyderabad landmarks such as the Charminar, arched alcoves painted with Mughal-style floral motifs, navy chairs and leather banquettes, with plenty of room for families and groups. A sign at the entrance notes that parking is available. For reservations or orders, call the restaurant on 04 331 4551 or 04 273 8326, or message it on WhatsApp. The menu can be viewed by scanning the QR code on the restaurant's business card.