House Signature
New Shell Special Biryani
Our signature recipe — layered saffron rice, slow-cooked meat, secret spice blend.
Khalifa City · Abu Dhabi
Authentic Biryani.
Charcoal Perfection.
Experience the rich flavors of traditional Indian and Arabic cuisine — crafted with passion, fired over charcoal, and served fresh every day in Khalifa City.
482+
Google Reviews
12+
Signature Biryanis
15h
Open Daily
About the House
A Local Favorite in Khalifa City.
For families, students and food lovers across Abu Dhabi, New Shell has become the trusted name for slow-cooked biryani, smoky charcoal grills and fresh seafood specialties — recipes honored by tradition and served at honest, everyday prices.
Every plate begins with hand-picked basmati, whole spices toasted to order, and meat marinated overnight. Then comes the fire — charcoal embers, copper deghs, and the patience that turns ingredients into a meal worth remembering.
100%
Fresh ingredients sourced daily — no shortcuts, ever.
Halal
Certified halal kitchen, family-friendly atmosphere.
The Menu
Signature Dishes
Twelve specialties our regulars come back for — biryani, charcoal grills, and seafood, made the way Khalifa City has come to love.
Made to Share
Party Dum Biryani
Family-size dum biryani slow-cooked in a copper degh.
Grilled
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Tandoor-marinated chicken tikka folded into fragrant basmati.
Rich & Tender
Mutton Tikka Biryani
Slow-braised mutton, hand-cut and marinated overnight.
Khaleeji Style
Arabic Biryani
A gentler Arabic spice palette with nuts, raisins and aromatics.
Slow Cooked
Beef Biryani
Tender beef chunks, deeply spiced and patient on the flame.
From the Sea
Shrimp Biryani
Plump shrimp, golden rice, a kiss of curry leaves.
Seafood
Hamour Biryani
Local hamour, gently spiced, finished with lemon and herbs.
Coastal Classic
Kingfish Biryani
Charcoal-kissed kingfish over saffron-laced basmati.
Grill Master
Charcoal Chicken
Whole chicken marinated and grilled over real charcoal.
Crispy Favorite
Chicken Fry
South-Indian style crispy chicken with curry leaves.
Why New Shell
Crafted with Care.
Authentic Recipes
Traditional methods passed down and perfected.
Fresh Daily
Ingredients sourced and prepared every morning.
Family Friendly
Comfortable, welcoming space for all ages.
Affordable Prices
Generous portions without the premium markup.
Charcoal Specialists
Real fire, real smoke, unmistakable flavor.
Seafood Favorites
Hamour, kingfish, shrimp — coast to table.
Fast Service
Quick from kitchen to your table, every visit.
12+ Biryanis
A complete world of biryani under one roof.
Visual Feast
Food Gallery
Loved Locally
482+ Google Reviews
4.6 average rating
"The Charcoal Biryani is unmatched in Khalifa City. Smoky, fragrant and so generous in portion. My family's go-to."
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Ahmed K.
Local Guide · 32 reviews
"Honest pricing and incredible flavor. The Mutton Tikka Biryani melts in your mouth. Always fresh, always consistent."
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Priya S.
Reviewer · 18 reviews
"Best Arabic biryani I've had outside a wedding. Hamour was perfectly cooked. Service is quick and friendly."
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Mohammed A.
Local Guide · 64 reviews
"Family-friendly, affordable and the food keeps getting better. Kids loved the chicken fry. Highly recommend."
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Sara R.
Reviewer · 9 reviews
"Charcoal chicken is the real deal — proper smoke, juicy inside, crispy outside. Worth the trip every time."
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Faisal H.
Local Guide · 41 reviews
"Special Biryani is exactly that — special. Saffron, perfect rice, slow-cooked meat. A community favorite for a reason."
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Anjali M.
Reviewer · 22 reviews
Visit Us
Find New Shell.
New ShellRestaurant
- Address
Plot 16, Near Safa Hypermarket,
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE - Phone02 556 0206
- Hours
Open Daily · 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM