Grilled over real fire, the way a Karachi dera should.
Ambiance
Open-air dera seating, warm lights and the smell of live coals. A Karachi night the way it should be. Tap any frame to explore.
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Fire, flavour and the dera at night. Tap to view.
Book Your Event
Qawali nights, live BBQ, cricket screenings or a full dera takeover. Tell us the plan and we'll set the coals.
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Questions, answered
What are The Dera's timings?
The Dera is open every night from 5 PM till 5 AM. It's a dine-in restaurant, so you can walk in for late-night charcoal BBQ, desi food and shisha any day of the week.
Where is The Dera located in Karachi?
The Dera is on the Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway (3-B), Sector 3-B, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Scheme 33, Karachi — an easy drive from Gulshan-e-Iqbal and straight off the motorway.
Does The Dera have shisha?
Yes. The Dera has a relaxed lounge where you can enjoy shisha alongside your meal in a laid-back, premium setting — a favourite for late-night hangouts.
Are there live qawali nights and cricket screenings?
Yes. The Dera hosts live qawali nights and shows big cricket matches on the big screen, along with live BBQ nights — the whole reason it stays packed till the early hours.
What kind of food does The Dera serve?
Charcoal-grilled BBQ like seekh kebab, malai boti and tikka, desi karahi and handi, plus fast food — all cooked fresh over real fire.
How do I book a table or a private event?
Call or WhatsApp 0328 2288889 (or 0311 2015928 for events). The Dera takes reservations for dinners, birthdays, corporate nights and private events.
Is The Dera good for families and groups?
Yes — it's a spacious dine-in spot popular for family dinners, friends' get-togethers and group celebrations, open late every night.
Visit The Dera
Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway 3-B, Sector 3-B, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Scheme 33, Karachi, Pakistan
Get Directions →Open Daily · 5 PM – 5 AM
Dine-in only