Dubai Mall caters to a diverse crowd, from avid shoppers to tourists, and serves as a haven for food enthusiasts with its extensive collection of restaurants, catering to every culinary preference.
Let’s take you on a culinary journey through the Dubai Mall that will leave you craving for more.
● Indian Cuisine
Experience the rich and diverse flavours of Mughlai food at India Palace Express. One of the best Indian restaurants in Downtown Dubai, the menu offers a wide variety of kebabs, seafood dishes, dum phukt biryani, and much more.
Known for its delectable Indian sweets, savoury snacks, and street-style chaat, Bikanervala is a great place to satisfy your famished taste buds after a shopping spree at Dubai mall.
● Asian Cuisine
New Shanghai offers its diners with an elaborate menu of traditional Chinese dishes with a suggestion of modernity. A must-visit for Chinese food lovers, try the Crab and Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Shanghai-style soup dumplings, steamy hot pots, and pan-friend buns.
Known for its delectable dumplings and Taiwanese specialities, this Michelin-starred restaurant is a popular Asian eatery for visitors at Dubai Mall. The menu offers a wide range of xiaolongbao, fulfilling soups, dumplings and noodles along with a mesmerising sight of the food being cooked right in front of you.
Calling all ramen-lovers to Wagamama, a Japanese delight situated in Dubai Mall. A hearty bowl of hot ramen noodles paired with a scrumptious soup with endless choice of toppings and garnishes sounds like a satiating meal after a shopping spree.
The most popular dishes on the menu are prawn lollipop, katsu chicken, fiery prawn and of course, sushi. Wagamama also caters to the non-meat diet with a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes on its menu.
Offering an amalgamation of Chinese and Thai cuisines, Soy Restaurant is one of the most-sought after Asian restaurants in Dubai Mall.
The most popular dishes are prawn crackers, kung pao chicken, a wide range of dim sums and noodles.
● Italian Cuisine
An upscale restaurant, GIA offers an extensive menu of pasta, pizza, and Italian classics. The elegant ambiance adds on to the dining experience. With its fresh ingredients sourced directly from Italy, the most popular dishes at GIA are spaghetti ai Ricci, Taglioni, cacio e pepe, pizza 4 formaggi, tiramisu and so much more.
From handmade high-quality pasta, breads, and pastries, Eataly is a wonderful delight for all Italian food lovers. Experience the complex flavours of truffles to the simplicity of extra virgin olive oil all under one roof. The most popular dishes are tomato mozzarella salad, salmon sandwich, lasagne and so much more.
● Middle Eastern Cuisine
A 40-year-old Saudi homegrown brand for fast food, ALBAIK offers a wide variety of chicken, seafood, grilled, and vegetarian dishes paired with their signature sauces. Known for serving the best fried chicken in Dubai, ALBAIK also introduced the concept of the famous ‘broasted chicken’.
Heavily influenced by Lebanese cuisine, Al Hallab offers a hospitable ambiance paired with lavish delicacies. Staying true to its Lebanese authenticity, All Hallab’s menu offers a plethora of exciting dishes such as moutabel, tabbouleh, fatoush, falafel, and so much more.
Featuring a menu rich in Emirati and Khaleeji cuisine, Logma provides a delightful gateway to Middle Eastern flavours. Traditional dishes paired with contemporary twists, Logma’s most popular food items are dynamite shrimps, falafel, chicken shawarma, and kunafa.
● American Cuisine
Indulge in American comfort food at one of USA’s oldest and most renowned restaurant chains. The Cheesecake Factory offers large portions of iconic cheesecakes, pastas, seafood items, salads, sandwiches, and even vegetarian dishes. It is the perfect spot for family outings as well as a casual date.
If you love burgers, Black Tap is the place to be while visiting Dubai Mall. With Instagram-worthy burgers and milkshakes, this American restaurant will provide comfort to your taste buds. The most popular items on the menu are the old-fashioned burger, the Mexico City burger, the Carolina burger, cheesy fries, and of course, its wide range of ‘crazy shakes’.
● African Cuisine
A global favourite, Nando’s is renowned for its iconic flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, crafted with the fiery African bird’s eye chili. A fulfilling experience, Nando’s is the perfect dining spot for families and large groups. The most ordered items on the menu are espetada carnival, peri peri fries, butterfly chicken, peri peri wings, and a lot more.
● Vegan Cuisine
With a sizeable menu featuring delicious burgers, hot dogs, sides, and milkshakes, it is impossible to believe that all of it is vegan. It also offers a ‘create-your-own’ salad option which tastes as interesting as it sounds.
The most popular dishes on the menu are the vegan hamburger, fa-la-la-fel burger, vegan truffle cheeseburger, vegan spicy hot dog, truffle cheesy fries, and much more.
● Bakeries/Desserts
A renowned New York City speciality, the Magnolia Bakery has been around since the 90s. Its Dubai Mall store offers a wide variety of handcrafted American desserts like red velvet cake, banana pudding, cupcakes, peanut butter cookies, and a lot more.
The perfect spot for anyone with a sweet tooth, Hummingbird Bakery offers a wide variety of American-style desserts. The most popular items on the menu are its extensive range of cupcakes, brownies, and layer cakes.
Whether you’re craving the rich spices of Indian cuisine, the savoury flavours of China, the comfort of American food, or a taste of the local Emirati fare, the Dubai Mall has something to satisfy every palate. Next time you visit this iconic shopping destination, be sure to explore the diverse culinary landscape it has to offer. Bon appétit!
References:
https://thedubaimall.com/en/dine-directory
https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/top-restaurants-dubai-mall/
https://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/dining-in-dubai-mall