Top 10 Restaurants in Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall is named the second largest mall in the world and a hot hub for shopping, leisure and entertainment in Dubai. A place with a ski ring, shops that sell everything you can think of and lots more. Dubai mall also offers dazzling restaurants that prepare recipes from many parts of the world. There are east Asian cuisine, European, Middle Eastern, African, Latin American and lots more.

Din Tai Fung

A trendy Taiwanese restaurant located on the lower grand floor of Dubai Mall. According to the New York Times, Din Tai Fung is considered one of the top restaurants. It has a long history dating back to Taiwan forty years ago.

The main focus of Din Tai Fung’s dishes is the use of fresh ingredients that are the essence of their dishes. Using simple culinary styles, the recipes are healthy and elegantly plated. The burst of flavour brings delight to every served customer.

The whole dilemma of Din Tai Fung is the enjoyment of delicious healthy food. Starting with the appetiser. Try the Chinese Black Mushroom Salad if you are too confused about ordering your appetiser during your first visit.

The salad is not the usual green leafy salad you are used to. Instead, it is dark in colour, made with wood ear mushrooms soaked with a sauce that has a citrusy taste, and finally garnished with goji berries.

One of the things to try out is their Mutton Pot Stickers, which consists of a pan-fried dumpling that holds minced mutton and celery, all covered with a crisp layer. And when it comes to the soups menu, go with their Hot and Sour Soup. Initially, a Chinese soup made with chicken broth, shredded chicken, pressed tofu and bamboo shoot.

It has a savoury and pleasantly sour taste, offering the chicken flavour with a variety of vegetables, resulting in a great harmony of different flavours.

Price range: AED 220 - AED 404 between two diners
Opening hours: 11 Am to 11:30 PM daily

Somewhere

On Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue extension, a picturesque eatery is located. Great for catching up with friends. This restaurant offers Mediterranean dishes to Middle Eastern recipes as well. Somewhere is also known to provide delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes.

The concept of ‘SomeWhere’ signifies the journey of uncovering the rich culinary culture or countries across borders. The diners are transported somewhere with every bit they take. The menu has diverse options, from Bao to beetroot rice and vegetable rolls. The portions are very generous, and the staff are known for their kind and efficient service. One dish totally worth a try is the fatta and truffle fries.

Price range: AED 100 - 150
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM- 12 AM. Friday to Sunday, 9 AM - 12 AM

Gia

Gia, located on the Ground floor of Dubai Mall, is an Italian restaurant. This elegant restaurant is worth every penny. With a breathtaking outdoor view, try to dine during the evening, so you get a glimpse at the shimmering skyscrapers around the mall as you dine with your loved ones.

Gia ensures their customers are well taken care of by providing delivery service, a private dining area and reservations for special events like birthdays and large gatherings of family and friends. Their menu offers all three daily meals, starting with the Breakfast menu. The Uovo Strapazzato al Tartufo (if you do not speak Italian) is very much recommended, a mix of mushrooms sauteed with scrambled eggs all placed on top of sour bread and draped with both a truffle mushroom cream and a maple glaze sauce.

After trying this dish, you’ll forever crave it as a staple breakfast choice. Moving onto the food menu, try out the Zuppa di Porcini, which consists of porcini soup with crispy enoki mushrooms and velvety portobello mushrooms.

Price range: 430 for two diners
Opening Hours: Sunday, Friday, Saturday: 10 am - 12:30 am

Peppermill

Peppermill restaurant is an Indian restaurant that serves mostly Northern Indian and Mughlai food. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the shopping centre. The breathtaking design of the mall's interior is thematic to earthy tones of olive green, jade and light wooden browns that bring the feel of nature and symbolise the rich land of the Indian soil.

Also, the decor matches the colours of most of the dishes served. Peppermill offers a combination of traditional dishes and new innovative ones. The fusion of the dishes is created by bringing old and well-loved recipes with new cooking techniques and blends.

Perfect for diners who are in search of new flavours and dining experiences. There is a sensation of harmony inside this lovely restaurant. As for the menu, Chicken Sev Puri is well recommended. The dish is created by adding crispy papdi with chicken tikka, accompanying sour cream chutney and passion fruit yoghurt.

Price range: AED 195 for two dines
Opening Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 11 AM to 11 PM

Shake Shack

If you are craving the classic combo, a serving of salty fries with a juicy burger. Then the best place to satiate your hunger is outside the food court at Shake Shack. This modern burger franchise has won the hearts of many burger lovers with its generous servings and juicy meat. The entire idea behind Shake Shack is to replicate the atmosphere of a more modern-day American roadside burger joint.

So making it a place to stop after a long journey to dine and rest before heading back on your daily adventure. This lovely burger joint services so much more. Their menu begins with burgers all made with 100% Angnus beef, which comes from the breed of cattle known as Agnus, known for its tender and juicy meat.

Have a go with a Shroom Burger, which includes an Agnus beef patty topped with a melted slice of American cheese and portobello mushrooms that are fried to a crisp, along with sliced tomatoes and lettuce. All with a final ingredient, the secret ShakeSauce. But behold, you can tap into Shake Shack’s humble origins by having a bit of their New York Style Hot Dog, which is an all-beef hot dog with your choice of topping, from mustard, ketchup, or mayonnaise. There are also diced white onions.

Craving something sweet? Try out their Shack Attack. Brain freeze is the closest thing to an attack this frozen custard can give you. This dessert is made of cookie dough, fudge sauce, and different kinds of chocolate and is topped with chocolate sprinkles. For chocolate lovers, this is the dessert of choice at Shake Shack.

Price range: AED 70 for two people
Opening hours : 10AM - 2AM

The Cheesecake Factory

And how can we forget the iconic Cheesecake Factory? Known for its extensive menu and beloved dessert collection. The Cheesecake Factory can also be found in Dubai Mall. When entering the restaurant, you are transported to a world of its own, with decore of golden hues and high ceilings.

When it comes to the menu, it's going to take multiple visits to explore. But here are some of the very well-loved recommendations. Starting with appetizers, try out their TEX MEX Eggrolls, which include corn and black beans. Peppers, onions and spicy chicken topped with melted cheese. On the side, it is served with avocado cream and Mexican salsa.

Moving on to the main course, order Hibachi Steak, which includes certified Agnus beef hanger steak with shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts and wasabi mashed potatoes with vegetables. It is a healthy but also flavourful dish worth every bite you take.

Price range: AED 146, approximately between 2 diners
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 AM - 12 AM. Friday to Sunday, 10 AM to 1 AM

KATSUYA

KATSUYA is a Japanese restaurant that offers innovative recipes and signature cocktails. All their food is beautifully plated, worthy of being part of an upscale restaurant. Beyond the food, KATSUYA is a dining experience that revolves around marbled floors and bold decorations.

You can not miss their signature section when exploring the menu at KATSUYA. A beloved option is the Baked Crab Hand Rolls, which consists of a baked snow crab garnished with a light sauce wrapped with rice and edible soy paper. A lovely seafood savoury dish that will leave you craving for more.

Can a burger leave you in awe? The Wagyu Slider definitely will. This burger is made with the unique Japanese Wagyu beef grilled and topped with soy sauce, mustard and caramelised onions. All covered with melting American cheese and frizze. This burger is beautifully served on a plate waiting for its first bite.

Timings: 10.00 AM to 12.00 AM Mon-Sun
Price for two: AED 545 between two diners

Logma

Logma is a restaurant that prepares fresh Arabian food from the Middle East and North African region. Their dishes vary from sweet to savoury. Offering even Khaleeji cuisine that is accessible to all citizens, residents and tourists to enjoy their diverse menu. Aside from the traditional menu, staples like chebab (Emirati pancakes with cream cheese and date syrup) and Balaleet (Sweetened vermicelli that is topped with an egg omelette).

Logma also believes in innovative cuisine like Saffron Risotto that is accompanied by a seafood variety of your choice or zaatar grilled cheese. Logma translates to a bite in Arabic, the perfect name for this Arabian restaurant that thrives on making the best version of every dish.

Price range: AED 99 per two diners
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10 AM to 12:45 AM. Monday to Wednesday, 10 Am - 12 AM

Eataly

Eataly is an Italian restaurant that covers all the good parts of the Mediterranean country. You can find everything from the classic pasta and pizza options. But Eataly offers much more, curating plates that enrich meats and vegetarian combinations. Being a very inclusive restaurant, there are also menus designed for children and a breakfast menu for the early birds. As a starter, do not miss out on their delicious appetiser Gamberi which includes baked shrimp dipped in lemon garlic butter sauce.

Price range: AED 355 for two people
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM - 12 AM, Saturday to Sunday 9 AM to 1 AM

TROVE

TROVE is a restaurant that offers different dishes that cannot be pinned to a single region. With their staff’s flowing creativity, their food creations improve year by year. There are a variety of flavours that you will never forget. The luxury dining experience is never complete in TROVE without the iconic view of the Burj Khalifa. The atmosphere results in unforgettable moments you can cherish with your friends or family. Located on the ground floor of Dubai Mall, try a bit of everything.

Average price: AED 340 for two people
Opening hours: Sunday to Saturday, 10 AM to 2 AM