Can I get kalle pache delivered to my Dubai hotel?
Yes. Whether you have just landed at DXB at three in the morning, you are wide awake with jet lag, or you simply do not feel like leaving your room, a hot bowl of kalle pache can come to you. Shaun the Sheep is a single Tehran-style kitchen at 64 Jumeira Street in Jumeirah 1, and we deliver across the whole of Dubai, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We are not a chain with a branch inside your hotel; we are one kitchen that cooks the real thing and sends it out to guests all over the city. That means you can taste an authentic Persian dawn dish without stepping outside, ordering from the same menu whether you are in Marina, Deira, Downtown or out near the airport. Start on the menu and order page whenever the craving hits.
What exactly is kalle pache?
Kalle pache (Persian کلهپاچه; known around the Gulf and Iraq as baja / الباجة) is slow-simmered lamb head and trotters, a beloved breakfast and dawn dish in Iran. We hand-clean everything before dawn, then simmer it for about fourteen hours in a copper pot with onion, turmeric and garlic, skimming the broth every hour until it turns the colour of strong tea. The flavour is mild, deep and savoury — not spicy at all — so it is far more approachable than many first-time visitors expect. The lamb is halal, in line with UAE law and standards.
How do I order kalle pache to my hotel room?
Ordering to a hotel is simple, and getting three small details right is the difference between food that arrives at your door and food that gets stuck in a lobby the driver cannot place. Here is exactly how to do it:
- Choose your area at checkout. Pick your Dubai area from the dropdown — this sets the delivery fee, which is always shown before you pay. Delivery is free on orders over AED 300.
- Drop the map pin on your hotel. A precise pin is required, so place it right on your hotel building rather than a nearby landmark. Big resorts cover a lot of ground, and an accurate pin saves the rider time.
- Add your room and hotel details in the notes. Write your room number and the hotel or reception name, and say whether the driver should call from the lobby or hand the order to the front desk. This is the single most useful thing a hotel guest can do.
- Pay securely by card online. You pay by card at checkout — quick, secure and done before the food leaves the kitchen.
What are my options — delivery, pickup or dine-in?
You have a few ways to enjoy kalle pache as a visitor, and the right one depends on where you are staying and how you feel after the flight.
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery to your hotel | Jet lag, late nights, no car | Citywide and 24/7; fee set by area, free over AED 300 |
| Pickup | Staying nearby in Jumeirah | Collect it fresh on your way past |
| Dine-in | Wanting the full ritual | Eat it hot at 64 Jumeira Street |
| Schedule ahead | Landing on a late flight | Pre-order for a future time so it is ready |
Jet-lagged or arriving late at DXB? Here is why 24/7 helps
Late flights and jet lag are exactly when most kitchens are closed — and exactly when a warm, comforting bowl is most welcome. Because we never close, you can order at 3am after a red-eye, at dawn before your first day of sightseeing, or late at night once the city has gone quiet. If you already know you will land at an awkward hour, you can also schedule your order for a future time, so a fresh bowl is on its way as you clear the airport. Kalle pache is traditionally a dawn food anyway, so ordering it at first light is not a quirk — it is exactly how Tehran has eaten it for generations.
What should a first-timer order?
The trick is to start gentle. The milder cuts — tongue (zaban) and lamb cheek (bonagoosh) — are tender and familiar, close to a good slow-braised roast. If you are curious but cautious, order the Special Mix so you can taste a little of everything in one bowl. Round it out with warm sangak bread for scooping, a saucer of seven-year garlic pickle to cut the richness, and a cold glass of doogh. There are also communal platters for one, two, three or six, plus singles like trotters (paye), brain (maghz), tripe and a hearty abgoosht. Browse the full range on the menu and order page.
Is kalle pache halal, and is it right for me?
The lamb is halal, in line with UAE law and standards, and there is no pork anywhere on our menu — so Muslim and non-Muslim travellers alike can order with confidence. Kalle pache is naturally rich in collagen, gelatin, protein and minerals, though how much depends entirely on the cut and portion you choose, and this is culinary tradition rather than medical advice; if you have a specific health condition or dietary concern, please check with your doctor. If you would rather come and eat it hot in the dining room while you are in town, you can also reserve a table — but if the bed is winning, let the pot come to you instead.