Adil Raza Khan | September 11, 2025
Dubai Mall is the world’s biggest mall and is a major tourist attraction not just in Dubai but across the UAE. Today, we will discuss only some of the best restaurants in Dubai Mall that are our favorites. And, trust us, we do mean it!
The restaurants we pick for discussion here are known for their quality and quantity of food offerings and the inviting atmosphere of their indoor interiors. Most of our choices offer a panoramic view of the adjacent Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa that we need not describe at all. The world knows about them!
We will also not waste extra words illuminating the magnificence of the Dubai Mall. You can read our previous blog written on it. It would suffice to say that the massive mall magnificently manages to capture the multicultural spirit of Dubai through its mouthwatering delicacies.
The top restaurants in the Dubai Mall give you the ticket to global cuisine like no other without having to fly to different destinations. So, let’s get started right away.
Red Lobster is a favorite dining venue for tasting some of the best fresh seafood delicacies. The live cooking views by the skilled chefs add to the charm here.
Cuisine: Seafood in American style. Considered Halal food for many.
Price range: Mid-range in a casual setting ambiance. Depending on your seafood choices, the bill may cost anywhere between AED 250 and AED 600 for two.
The spot in Dubai Mall: Near the Dubai Fountain or the Aquarium at the lower ground floor.
Good to know: Fresh seafood delicacies and waterfront dining experience in a family-friendly ambiance. Outdoor terrace seating with a minimum spend amount is available. Complimentary basket of Cheddar Bay Biscuits is served to the guests (one for each table).
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Tribes Carnivore is one of the best restaurants in Dubai Mall with the fountain view. The South African ambience, the cuisine, and the occasional live entertainment show by drummers and performers make the dining experience here truly amazing.
Cuisine: South African food. It is a steakhouse specializing in meat dishes. Some would call it Halal food.
Price range: Moderate range. It can cost around AED 300 to AED 500 for two on average.
The spot in Dubai Mall: Located on the 2nd floor in the Star Atrium, above the Apple Store.
Good to know: Casual African-themed ambiance with a Burj Khalifa view. Good for casual dining with family and kids with no strict dress code. Occasionally, African-inspired musical performances are scheduled. Vegetarians have suitable choices here.
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The contemporary Mediterranean vibe reflects on the interior aspects as well. Somewhere is a great spot for couples with cozy seating arrangements. It is one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai Mall, as per the guest reviews.
Nevertheless, it is also a good choice for family dining. The restaurant is known for high service quality besides good food.
Cuisine: Mediterranean food served with a contemporary twist. Fusion food culture is encouraged highly.
Price range: Mid-range. Neither expensive nor very affordable. Your orders will decide the final billing amount. Expect a minimum spend of AED 250 for two.
The spot in Dubai Mall: It is located on the first floor of the mall, precisely on the new Fashion Avenue extension part of the mall.
Good to know: Upscale and stylish ambiance with Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa views, but grabbing a prime seating spot requires spending a minimum amount. It offers a cozy premium dining experience near premium shop outlets. Great for casual eat-outs as well. Dress smartly, as the setting is posh.
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Must be a haven for Chinese food admirers! The open kitchen allows the live show of handmade noodles and dim sum right from scratch. New Shanghai is one of the most affordable restaurants in the Dubai Mall with a view.
Cuisine: Shanghai-specialized Chinese food. Traditional Shanghai provincial food is a major hit here.
Price range: Affordable. Expect to spend a minimum of AED 150 to AED 300 for the meal of two here. The dishes you select decide the bill.
The spot in Dubai Mall: It is located on the lower ground level of the mall.
Good to know: Enjoy casual dining in a cozy setting. The outdoor seating space (a minimum spend is mandatory) offers a direct view of the Dubai Fountain and the Burj. The interior is styled as per the architectural stylings of old Shanghai eating houses. It is a family-friendly restaurant. Alcohol is restricted.
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Not mentioning Din Tai Fung when it comes to listing the famous restaurants in Dubai Mall will be a shame. It is globally renowned for its Taiwanese cuisine, especially hand-folded delicate dumplings. The freshly prepared food using authentic and fresh Taiwanese ingredients that also involves hard labor and fine detailing is the major crowd puller. It has several branches all over the world.
PS. They do not use Pork for their food in this Dubai Mall branch, unlike their other branches. Chicken replaces pork meat in this branch.
Cuisine: Premium Taiwanese cuisine made by hand from scratch.
Price range: Mid-range to expensive. The average cost of a meal for two is around AED 200. Expensive orders will escalate the amount.
The spot in Dubai Mall: The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Fashion Avenue part of the mall.
Good to know: The famous dumplings you enjoy here are prepared using hands (not machines), where each dumpling is folded 18 times and all the pieces weigh the same. No two dumplings will weigh the same and look different, ever! Takeout and dine-in choices are available. No Reservation is entertained. You go and eat on a first-come, first-served basis!
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After sensitizing the taste buds with Asian cuisines, it is time to soothe them with some Italian gastronomical pamperings. GIA is the name to look for now.
The cozy and stylish European interior makes GIA Ristorante one of the best romantic restaurants in Dubai Mall to enjoy Italian cuisine, specializing in both Classic and Modern Italian dishes. Fresh and premium-quality ingredients with good portion sizes are served here. Their attentive services also earn them a good reputation.
Cuisine: Both Authentic and Refined Italian dishes. Their seafood servings are very popular.
Price range: Moderate to premium Italian dining experience. Expect to pay at least AED 200 on ordering a main course and a non-alcoholic drink.
The spot in Dubai Mall: The Italian restaurant lies on the ground floor of the Fashion Avenue Extension part of the mall. Both the Fountain and Burj views are available.
Good to know: Their non-alcoholic mocktails have their own fanbase. Special dietary choices like Vegan and Gluten-free menu choices are available besides the Halal food options. The terrace offers a direct view of the Dubai Fountain show, but you need to spend a minimum for grabbing these advantageous seats. Reservations are recommended. It is a romantic spot to propose to your partner, as GIA has its reputation as a perfect venue for couples. No alcohol!
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Social House restaurant is known for its international fusion menu items that serve a fantastic mix of the delicacies across American, Italian, Asian, and Japanese cuisines. It is a more popular dining venue with the youngsters who have a knack for trying out global fusion dishes without having to try different specialized restaurants.
The wooden interior looks elegant, and the casual living-space-kind of setting with greenery and bookshelves adds a relaxed yet productive vibe to it. All-day meals are available with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cuisine: Global fusion delicacies. It boasts of a spectrum of multi-cuisine choices and varied drinks.
Price range: Moderate to expensive is the price range. Though it always depends on what you order, the average cost of a meal for two will be approximately AED 250 to AED 300 minimum.
The spot in Dubai Mall: The restaurant is on the lower ground floor of the mall, precisely near the waterfall facing the fountain.
Good to know: The restaurant is Wheelchair Accessible! 120 minutes is the maximum seating time allowed for any guest. It allows only walk-in guests and NO Reservations (except for a large group of 8 guests). The outdoor terrace seating is popular for the fountain and burj views. Seatings are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Their extensive menu choices have room for vegetarians. Halal food choices are also available.
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The Turkish restaurant is labelled as one of the best restaurants in Dubai mall with a fountain view that boasts of a wide collection of popular flavored Shisha. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner are all available throughout the day.
Shisha is popular here, but no alcohol is served. Their grilled items are particularly popular.
Cuisine: Modern Turkish Cuisine. Traditional Turkish dishes with a contemporary fusion are also on the menu. A good variety of different flavored Shisha is available.
Price range: Moderately costly dining. The cost of a meal for two can be approximately AED 430. The starting price of flavored Shishas is AED 150. It is a bit expensive to dine here.
The spot in Dubai Mall: The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Fashion Avenue part of the mall. The view of the Burj Khalifa and the Fountain is good from the site.
Good to know: The quantity of the expensive mocktails is small. Some guests have praised the Shisha collection here as one of the best in Dubai. The interior is modern and stylish, so dress up smartly. Both indoor and outdoor terrace seating is available, but prime outdoor seats come with a minimum spend. No alcohol. It is a family-friendly restaurant where even high chairs are offered for little guests with menus specially curated for them. Organic vegetarian menu choices are available.
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After so many savory delicacies, it is time for some baked goods and desserts. Home Bakery is known for its pleasing ambience and mouthwatering cakes and cookies.
Take-home choices are available along with enjoying the baked goodies inside their cozy and chic indoor ambience.
Cuisine: Bakery delicacies. It serves a wide variety of premium-quality cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, and other baked delicacies.
Price range: Moderately expensive; the restaurant is where two people can expect to spend around AED 150 here. As it is a restaurant famous for baked goods, the cost factor is based more on individual items rather than a meal course. A small cake might cost AED 30.
The spot in Dubai Mall: The cafe and bakery restaurant is located on the ground floor in the Fashion Avenue part of the mall.
Good to know: Wheelchair accessibility is available. Both dine-in and takeoutchoices are available. The outlet also offers delivery services to nearby areas. No alcohol is served, but soft drinks and other types of beverages are offered. The indoor vibe is trendy and smart, so do dress up accordingly.
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One of the best restaurants in Dubai Mall 2025 has to be The Cheesecake Factory when it comes to desserts after a fulfilling, tasteful meal. The list would have been a half-hearted effort without this mention.
Let us confirm: the Cheesecake name should not befool anyone, as it offers an extensive range of American menu items that are equally enjoyable. It is a family-friendly restaurant and is popular for its generous servings, both in terms of quality and quantity. The large portions of their servings make them a popular restaurant.
Cuisine: American Classic items with a generous offering on Seafood and Steak specialties.
Price range: Affordable. Starting from AED 50, the meal cost for two can be somewhat wrapped up within the AED 150 margin. Again, the orders you make will decide the billing amount eventually. Their famous Cheesecakes start from AED 35.
The spot in Dubai Mall: The restaurant stands on the ground floor of the mall, near the entrance to the famous Aquarium.
Good to know: The view of the Dubai Aquarium while eating feels extra special for the guests here. The restaurant doesn’t need prior reservation. Their ‘skinnylicious menu’ is worth giving a try. Their extensive menu ranges over 250 items, making the guests spoiled with finger-licking choices. The Cheesecake section itself flaunts over 30 unique types of flavors. Vegan, Halal, and Gluten-free food choices are available. The venue is fully Wheelchair-accessible.
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‘Halal food’ is a known term for UAE people, but not for all our international readers. We mentioned it several times during our discussion here.
In the Arabic language, ‘Halal’ suggests permissible. "Halal food" means the food items that Arabic or Islamic people can have without any conflict with their religious sentiments. From the use of certain ingredients to the process of cooking and other minute details, ‘halal foods’ are made strictly in accordance with the Sharia Islamic Dietary laws.
In brief, global guests with no such religious taboo can eat ‘halal food’ or not eat it as per their choice. They do not need to worry about it or feel confused about the food.
Thank You, Have a Great Time with the Gastronomical Enjoyments Awaiting You at the Best Restaurant in Dubai Mall!
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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