Where to find the crunchiest and juiciest fried chicken in Dubai
From ultra-trendy cafes to fine dining heavyweights, you’ll find them all in Dubai. That’s the reason why it is known as a foodie’s paradise. Those craving delicious, spicy, golden chicken will be delighted to see the options! Here is a list of the best fried chicken restaurants in Dubai where you can sink your teeth in some crunchy, juicy goodness. So, let’s go deep, shall we?
Best Fried Chicken Restaurants in Dubai
Here are the restaurants you should be headed to for the best fried chicken in Dubai.
BonBird
Pickl’s little sister BonBird is one of the most popular fried chicken restaurants in Dubai. Be it bone-in or bone-free, we’re talking seriously succulent Southern-inspired fried chicken here. Other menu favourites include tasty chicken sandwiches, BBQ beans and the comfort food classic that is mac & cheese. Everything is available in five flavours: plain, chicken salt, medium, hot and XXX hot.
- Average cost for two: AED 157
- Location and Contact: City Walk (+971-4-228-2656)
DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN
One of the must-try spots for fried chicken in Dubai is Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult fried chicken chain from Los Angeles. The brand was established in 2017 with a focus on simplicity by chef Dave Kopushyan and best friend Arman Oganesyan.
Currently Famous Dave’s has 700 franchised locations across the US and Canada, and they use the same winning strategy at their shining JBR venue as well. You can pick from chicken sliders, tenders, or a combo, all of which come with fantastically seasoned fries.
- Average cost for two: AED 140
- Location and Contact: Bahar 3 Tower, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence
AL BAIK
Al Baik in Dubai makes the city’s fried chicken devotees buzzing! Saudi’s favourite fast food brand opened its first branch in Dubai Mall in 2021.
There’s quite an extensive menu at this fried chicken heaven. However, chicken pieces, fries, garlic sauce and a bun remain an all-time favourite. You can never go wrong with the Al Baik classics. You can also place Al Baik orders for delivery via the Talabat app. Among the Dubai Mall restaurants, this one certainly stands out.
- Average cost for two: AED 55
- Location and Contact: Dubai Mall (+971-4-320-1301)| Mall of the Emirates (+971-50-928-4602)
KFC
KFC is probably the world’s most famous fried chicken restaurant. Its crispy fried chicken is simple yet delectable — in fact, it has ruled the hearts of food lovers for decades. You can also find several variations of fried chicken, including chicken strips, chicken popcorn, twister and even the popular Zinger Burger. The good news is you can even place an order on their website from almost all areas of Dubai.
- Average cost for two: AED 60
- Locations: Multiple, including JBR The Walk, Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall
- Contact: 600-522-252
TEXAS CHICKEN
Another American brand on our list of the best fried chicken in Dubai, Texas Chicken, is a delightful place for people looking for a fried chicken fix. Interestingly, their recipes use hand-battered chicken, which makes all the difference. From chicken bites to the good old full-fried chicken meals, you can have it all here. There are multiple Texas Chicken branches in Dubai.
- Average cost for two: AED 75
- Locations: Multiple, including The Dubai Mall, JBR The Walk and Jumeirah
- Contact: 600-522-224
JOLLIBEE
Jollibee is a Filipino fast-food restaurant with over 1,200 branches across the world. Its fried chicken is prepared with a special recipe and tastes different from other fried chicken shops in Dubai. Their happy mascot represents how you will feel after having a bucket full of Jollibee chicken. Apart from fried chicken, you can also try out burgers, spaghetti, bowls, pies, rice and wraps.
Jollibee is also one of the top Filipino restaurants in Dubai with eight branches in the emirate and a favourite with fried chicken lovers.
- Average cost for two: AED 65
- Locations: Multiple, including The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Al Ghurair Centre
- Contact: 600-587-000
WESLODGE SALOON
Have you tried Weslodge Saloon’s southern fried chicken? It’s amongst the best in the city. The combination of tabasco honey, ranch and house pickles is simply irresistible. Their buffalo fried chicken is also definitely worth trying.
- Average cost for two: AED 600
- Location: Business Bay (+971-54-509-3025) | Al Safa (+971-50-731-9808)
POPEYES
Founded in 1972, Popeyes is a leading global fast-food chain and one of the most popular fried chicken restaurants in Dubai. The spicy chicken flavours set this fried chicken apart. Presently, there are multiple Popeyes branches in Dubai.
Popeyes is, in fact, among the top affordable restaurants in Dubai as well, which makes it a perfect one for a budget-friendly family dinner.
- Average cost for two: AED 60
- Locations: Multiple, including Al Rigga Street and Satwa
- Contact: 600-567-777
JJ CHICKEN
JJ Chicken offers a mixed menu, but their fried chicken is simply divine. If you are going to cheat on a healthy diet, it has to be something worth your while. With nine branches in the city, JJ Chicken is one of the best-fried chicken shops in Dubai for a cheat day.
- Average cost for two: AED 90
- Locations: Multiple, including Kite Beach, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina
- Contact: 600-545-554
SFC PLUS
SFC plus or Southern Fried Chicken is a British chain with over 700 stores across 79 countries. Its signature broasted chicken in Dubai has made a mark by taking a unique spin on the usual deep-fried chicken. The crispy skin chicken is flavoursome and filling. Aside from fried chicken, you could try other items on the menu, such as pizza and burgers.
There are multiple branches of the brand across Dubai.
- Average cost for two: AED 65
- Locations: Rolla | Al Qusais 1 | KMT
- Contact: 600-566-004
JAILBIRD
Jailbird might not be as famous as other names on the list, but its food is terrific. People visit the eatery from all over Dubai to try their fried chicken. The texture of the food, the taste and the in-house service are always impressive.
Their Nashville-style “bun’d chicken” is a visitor favourite! The are multiple branches of Jailbird in the emirate so you won’t have a problem finding one near you.
- Average cost for two: AED 70
- Locations: Jumeirah | Motor City | JBR | Al Quoz | Mirdif
- Contact: Orders via Deliveroo
FAQS
WHAT ARE THE BEST FOOD DELIVERY APPS IN DUBAI?
If you are in the mood to eat in the comfort of your home, you can try the food delivery apps in Dubai. These include Talabat, EatEasy and Deliveroo.
WHICH IS THE BEST PIZZA PLACE IN DUBAI?
Jazz@Pizza Express, 800 Pizza and Blu Pizzeria are some of the best pizza places in Dubai. From traditional flavours to ones with a twist, you can try them all.
This wraps up our list of the top fried chicken restaurants in Dubai. Thanks to the large variety of top restaurants in Dubai, you are likely to find almost all cuisines in the world. For example, there are some of the world’s best burger joints in Dubai. There are also some great fish and chips restaurants in Dubai that are perfect for British expats.
Looking for something more refined? Here’s our guide to the best fine dining restaurant in Dubai.
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