Dubai Mall restaurants: my 11 favourites

If you wish to eat in a restaurant during your visit to the Dubai MallBut you should know that the area is full of good addresses.

However, I have selected the best places to eat in Dubai Mall.

Restaurants at Dubai Mall: article summary

Find out more about Dubai Mall restaurants

There are over 200 restaurants in the Dubai Mall and it's often hard to decide where to go for your next culinary getaway.

Please note that the mall's restaurants are open from 10 a.m. to 0 a.m. Monday to Thursday, while from Friday to Sunday, the restaurants remain open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Dubai Mall restaurants: l'Albaïk

Known for introducing the concept of "roast chicken" to Saudi Arabia, you'll find what you're looking for at Albaik! The Saudi brand offers juicy, tender chicken and mouth-watering seafood, as well as vegetarian dishes. Their signature garlic sauce is something that you should try it on your next visit.

Count :

• 55 AED (€14) per person

Le Soy

Restaurant Soy serves excellent Chinese and Thai cuisine. Their comprehensive menu features a wide range of dimsums, full-flavored soups, dumplings and an abundance of other classics.

In terms of budget, count on average 200 AED (€51) for two people.

Dubai Mall restaurants: The Grill Shack

Popular for its meat-based menu, The Grill Shack is an ideal place to dine with friends and family. You can enjoy exceptional hamburgers in this restaurant. It also offers a breathtaking view of the Dubai skating rink.

For two, count :

• 255 AED (€65)

Chili's

Chili's is an American chain renowned for its tasty dishes. You can order anything from burgers to sandwiches. They also have a popular children's menu. If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, this is the place to go. a perfect place to eat with the family.

Here you can count on 260 AED (€67) for two people.

Dubai Mall restaurants: India Palace

If you want to discover the true taste of Indian cuisine, India Palace at the Dubai Mall is the ideal place. This is one of the best Indian restaurants in the downtown Dubai.

Their menu includes a wide variety of kebabs, seafood and dum pukht biryani. Their salads, starters and soups are also a treat for the taste buds.

On the price side, expect to pay 180 AED (€46) for two people.

The Bikanervala

Bikanervala is a household name in Dubai. Every Indian expatriate living in the city knows this restaurant. So it's not surprising that their Dubai Mall branch is also very popular with customers.

The restaurant offers a wide range of delicacies. You can try chaat, pani puri, tawa parathas, samossas, kachoris, idli sambhar and more.

Very economical, you can count on 40 AED (€10) per person.

Restaurant at the Dubai Mall: the New Shanghai

The restaurant offers a full menu of traditional Chinese cuisine served with a modern twist. You can try some of Xiao Long Bao's finest crabs and chicken, and their delicious Mongolian beef. They also offer Dubai's most tempting bans bao.

For two people, 300 AED (€77).

PF Chang's

Featuring wholesome, farm-fresh foods, PF Chang's offers the tastiest combinations of ingredients to give you access to a unique menu. Whether you opt for the perfectly cooked calamari with salt and pepper or the wok-cooked filet mignon, you'll be delighted! The flavors are fresh, as are the ingredients used. If you'd like to find out more about PF Chang's, please visit read my article about it.

Here you can count on 140 AED (€36) per person.

Dubai Mall restaurant: Wagamama

Looking for a Japanese restaurant in Dubai Mall? Head to Wagamama, which serves the very best in Asian cuisine.

Enjoy a hearty bowl of ramen and soup with a choice of toppings at this Japanese restaurant in Dubai.

Among the dishes on the menu, I recommend shrimp wonton, Shanghai noodles, xiaolongbao and squid with pepper. If you don't eat meat, there's also a multitude of vegan options.

For two people, you need average 225 AED (€57).

The cheesecake factory

Visit Cheesecake Factory you're bound to find a meal to suit your taste. The restaurant offers over 200 dishes on its menu with generous portions. From soups and salads to a juicy cheeseburger stuffed with sirloin patties, everything on the menu is a treat for the taste buds.

Their Chicken Madeira is very popular around town, and rightly so. With its perfectly prepared Madeira sauce, creamy mashed potatoes and incredible amounts of mozzarella and mushrooms, I'm sure you've never had chicken this tasty. And of course, the place serves also the best cheesecakes in the region.

For two people, be prepared to pay on average AED 275 (€70).

Dubai Mall restaurants: Tribes

This place is an absolute paradise for meat lovers. The restaurant's menu offers an eclectic fusion of exotic African tribal flavors. blended with culinary influences from around the world.

Whether you're in the mood for bacon-wrapped chicken or premium beef steaks, your taste buds will appreciate the culinary essences of tribal, Arab, Dutch, French and, of course, African influences.

More expensive than other restaurants, you'll have to reckon with an average of 530 AED (€136) for two people.

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