Finding the best family dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi sounds easy until you’re standing outside with six people and six opinions. One wants grilled chicken. One won’t touch anything green. Grandma wants a dish she actually recognises. Here’s how to pick a table that works for everyone, and why we think Chopan Kabab belongs on your shortlist.
What Makes the Best Family Dining Restaurant in Abu Dhabi?
The best family dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi serves food that suits every age, sells it in sizes made for sharing, keeps the bill sensible for a big group, and treats a busy table as normal. Great flavour gets you through the door once. Comfort and flexibility bring you back.
Before you book anywhere, check four things:
- Variety. Chicken, meat, seafood and lighter starters, so nobody is stuck with one option.
- Sharing sizes. Platters or large portions, not just single plates.
- Clear prices. A menu you can read before you arrive.
- Relaxed service. A team that’s calm about kids, extra chairs and a table that keeps growing.
Let’s walk through how Chopan Kabab handles each one.
Why Do Sharing Platters Work So Well for Families?
Sharing platters work for families because one order covers the whole table, everyone eats together instead of in shifts, and nobody has to agonise over a menu. We steer groups towards our mix grill platters first.
They come in sizes for 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 people. Every one includes soup, yogurt cucumber and salad. The 3 and 4 person platters add hummus, and the 5 and 6 person platters add hummus and mutabbal.
| Mix grill platter | With rice | With bread and fries |
| 3 people | AED 126 | AED 111 |
| 4 people | AED 163 | AED 147 |
| 5 people | AED 221 | AED 189 |
| 6 people | AED 273 | AED 252 |
| 8 people | AED 394 | AED 368 |
| 12 people (Royal Chopan Kabab) | AED 683 | AED 578 |
Prices are taken from our menu page. Please confirm when you order.
Do the sums on the platter for four. It’s AED 163 with rice, so about AED 41 a head for soup, salad, hummus and a full grill. Swap the rice for bread and fries and it drops to AED 147.
Our advice? With four or more at the table, skip the single plates. Order a platter, add one large starter, and let anyone who wants something different pick one extra dish.
What Can Kids and Fussy Eaters Order?
Kids and fussy eaters do best with simple grilled chicken, rice or fries, and a no-fuss sandwich. Our menu covers all three at easy prices.
- Barg chicken kabab with rice or fries: AED 30, served with soup, yogurt cucumber, salad and bread
- Chicken biryani: AED 25
- Chicken sandwiches (minced chicken kabab, chicken tikka yogurt or shish tawook): AED 16
- Fresh banana, pineapple, avocado or sweet melon juice: AED 12
Not sure how a dish will suit younger tastes? Ask our team when you order.
Is Iranian and Afghani Food a Good Fit for Family Meals?
Yes. Iranian and Afghani cooking centres on rice, grilled meat and shared starters, which is how most families like to eat anyway. Chopan Kabab has been carrying on those traditions since 2021.
That range keeps a mixed table happy. Start with hummus, muttabal, tabouleh or fattosh (AED 16 small, AED 27 large) and grape leaves (AED 19 small, AED 32 large). Adults wanting something richer can try lamb leg with Afghan Bukhari rice at AED 53, or a stew such as qormeh sabzi or khoresht gheymeh at AED 35.
Seafood fans have grilled hamour or king fish at AED 53 and grilled shrimps at AED 69. One table, five different cravings, one order.
Most of our mains also arrive with soup, yogurt cucumber and salad, so even a single plate feels like a proper sit-down meal rather than a quick bite.
Which Desserts and Drinks Finish a Family Meal?
Falooda Shirazi, Afghani ice cream and lotus cake are AED 15 each, while kunafa or baklava ice cream is AED 25. Fresh juices start at AED 12 and include pomegranate and lemon mint. Order two or three desserts and pass the spoons around. It’s the easiest way to keep everyone at the table a little longer.
How Should a Family of Four Order?
Here’s a simple order that works for most tables of four. Start with the mix grill platter for four with rice (AED 163). Add one large starter such as muttabal (AED 27) for dipping while the grill is on. Finish with two falooda Shirazi (AED 30 in total) to split between you.
That comes to AED 220, or AED 55 a head, for soup, salad, hummus, a full grill, a starter and dessert. If one person wants something else, add a single dish from the menu rather than a second platter. You’ll waste less and spend less.
Where Can You Find Chopan Kabab in Abu Dhabi?
Our Abu Dhabi branch is in Al Sa’adah. Call +971 2 442 1113 or 058 102 1948 to check availability before you set out with the whole family, or message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 907 6377. We also have a branch in Alamirah, Al Ain.
Planning something bigger than a family dinner? Our buffet packages need a minimum of 30 to 50 guests and cost AED 80 to AED 130 per person, depending on the package. See the full list on our menu page.
Your Questions About Family Dining at Chopan Kabab
What is the best family dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi?
Chopan Kabab Restaurant in Al Sa’adah, Abu Dhabi is a strong pick for families who want Iranian and Afghani grills to share. Its mix grill platters feed 3 to 12 people, and every platter comes with soup, yogurt cucumber and salad.
Does Chopan Kabab have platters for big families?
Yes. Chopan Kabab’s mix grill platters are sized for 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 people, from AED 126 to AED 683 with rice. Choosing bread and fries instead of rice lowers the price on every size.
How much does a family meal cost at Chopan Kabab?
A mix grill platter for four costs AED 163 with rice or AED 147 with bread and fries, based on the current menu. That includes soup, yogurt cucumber, salad and hummus. Starters, juices and desserts are extra.
Can I order Chopan Kabab for takeaway?
Yes. Chopan Kabab lists takeaway among its services, and you can place an order on WhatsApp at +971 50 907 6377.
Where is Chopan Kabab in Abu Dhabi?
Chopan Kabab’s Abu Dhabi branch is in Al Sa’adah. Call +971 2 442 1113 or 058 102 1948 to check availability. A second branch operates in Alamirah, Al Ain.
What food does Chopan Kabab serve?
Chopan Kabab serves Iranian and Afghani dishes, including grilled kebabs and tikka, lamb with Bukhari rice, seafood, curries and stews, sandwiches, fresh juices, and desserts such as falooda and ice cream.
Ready to Book a Family Table?
Pick a platter, call the Al Sa’adah branch, and bring everyone, from the youngest to the pickiest. You can also contact us or read our story first. Come hungry.