About this cut
Cube roll — known worldwide as ribeye — comes from the upper rib section. It carries the most intramuscular fat of any steak cut, which is why it stays juicy and forgiving on the grill. Cap off, lip off means the coarse outer muscle and the fatty lip have been trimmed away by our butchers, so you pay for the eye of the steak, not the trim.
Marbling: Wagyu MB 8-9
Marble score 8-9 is the top of the grain-fed Australian Wagyu scale - dense, fine marbling that reads almost white against the meat. It eats noticeably richer than MB 6-7, so portions get smaller and cooking gets gentler.
How to cook it
- Take the steak out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking so it comes to room temperature.
- Pat dry. Salt just before it hits the heat, never long before.
- Get a heavy pan or grill genuinely hot. A well-marbled ribeye needs little or no oil - it renders its own.
- Sear 3-4 minutes per side for a 2.5cm steak: 52-54°C internal for medium rare, 57°C for medium.
- Stand the steak on its fat edge for 30 seconds to render and crisp it.
- Rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This is not optional - resting is where the juice redistributes.
Best for: Grilling, cast-iron searing, charcoal.
How much to order
250-300g per person. Leaner than the higher scores, so a full steak portion works well.
Storage and handling
Delivered chilled and vacuum-sealed. Keep at 0-4°C and cook within 3-5 days of delivery, or freeze it on arrival and use within three months.
Common questions
Is this Halal?
Yes. Every cut we sell is Halal certified, without exception.
Can I ask for a different thickness or portion size?
Yes. Our butchers cut to order. Message us on WhatsApp before you place the order and we will prepare it the way you want it.
How do I know when it is done without a thermometer?
Buy a thermometer - it is the single best AED 50 you will spend on steak. Until then: rare feels like the base of your thumb relaxed, medium rare gives slight resistance, medium springs back.
How fast is delivery?
1-2 days across the UAE, packed in insulated boxes with gel ice. Free over AED 200 in Dubai, free over AED 500 in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
Not sure this is the right cut for what you are cooking? Message a butcher on WhatsApp before you order - we would rather advise you than have you buy the wrong thing.