Inside Big T BBQ Kitchen smokehouse in Al Quoz, Dubai - in pictures

  • Palestinian chef and owner of Big T BBQ Kitchen, Fadel Faour shows the custom-made smoker imported from Texas. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Palestinian chef and owner of Big T BBQ Kitchen, Fadel Faour shows the custom-made smoker imported from Texas. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Faour imports his oak wood from Texas
    Faour imports his oak wood from Texas
  • The meat is cooked for between nine and 16 hours
    The meat is cooked for between nine and 16 hours
  • The wood fire lends the tender and juicy meat a smoky flavour
    The wood fire lends the tender and juicy meat a smoky flavour
  • All dishes are made in-house from scratch, including the hand-made sausages and coleslaw
    All dishes are made in-house from scratch, including the hand-made sausages and coleslaw
  • The restaurant is best known for its Texas-style brisket
    The restaurant is best known for its Texas-style brisket
  • Other must-try items include the ribs and mac and cheese
    Other must-try items include the ribs and mac and cheese
  • Prepare to wait for a minimum of 30 minutes at Big T, which is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
    Prepare to wait for a minimum of 30 minutes at Big T, which is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Chef Faour says the relaxed, home-grown and no-frills dining experience is a deliberate decision
    Chef Faour says the relaxed, home-grown and no-frills dining experience is a deliberate decision