So many choices! Best restaurants at Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City is a haven for foodies that offers a variety of cuisines to delight your taste buds. Whether you’re craving spicy Indian food or classic American burgers, the Dubai Festival City restaurants have you covered. We bring you a list of some amazing restaurants at the mall to grab a quick bite or indulge in a leisurely family meal.
RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
ANISE
Anise is one of the most popular restaurants in Dubai Festival City. Enjoy a delicious international buffet. The restaurant features live cooking stations that are a joy to watch.
- Average cost for two: AED 410
- Location: Lobby Level, InterContinental Dubai Festival City
- Timings:
- Breakfast: Weekdays: 06:30 am – 10:30 am | Weekends: 06:30 am – 11:00 am
- Lunch: Weekdays: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Weekends: 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
- Dinner: 06:30 pm – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-701-1127
JOE’S BACKYARD
Joe’s Backyard is a quintessential American restaurant in Dubai Festival City that features live entertainment and spectacular views. This is where diners can indulge in succulent barbecue, smoked meat, burgers, ribs, chicken wings and sharing platters.
- Average cost for two: AED 270
- Location: Floor 19, Holiday Inn, Gateway Avenue Street
- Timings: Monday to Thursday 01:00 pm – 03:00 am | Friday to Sunday: 03:00 pm – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-55-709-4509
KAMAR AL BAHR
Looking for Lebanese restaurants in Dubai Festival City? Head over to Kamar Al Bahr for a Levantine feast. The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, raw meat kibbeh, grilled halloumi and salt-baked fish. Pair it up with a refreshing beverage of your choice and end the feast with a decadent dessert.
- Average cost for two: AED 200
- Location: Floor 19, Holiday Inn, Gateway Avenue Street
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-701-1155
BELGIAN CAFE
Belgian Cafe is one of the most popular Dubai Festival City restaurants. Savour mouthwatering Belgian cuisine, from steaming mussel pots to crispy frites perfectly complemented by an exceptional selection of draught beers. It’s one of the top spot to enjoy happy hour in Dubai.
- Average cost for two: AED 430
- Location: Lobby Level, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-701-1127
RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY MALL
CHINESE PALACE RESTAURANT
Chinese food in Dubai remains a delicious proposition. You can pop down to the Chinese Palace Restaurant in Dubai Festival City Mall to enjoy this authentic cuisine. The restaurant offers dishes like beef noodle soup, cashew chicken and broccoli beef, to name a few.
- Average cost for two: AED 80
- Location: Skywalk Food Court, Level 2
- Timings: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 10:30 pm | Friday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-232-9344
P.F. CHANG’S
P.F. Chang’s is a popular Chinese restaurant that brings you a combination of cult favourites and fusion-style dishes in Dubai. Popular dishes on their menu include noodles, dynamite shrimp, wok-charred beef and shrimp dumplings.
- Average cost for two: AED 280
- Location: Ground floor
- Timings: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-419-0850
CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
Looking for an excellent steakhouse in Dubai Festival City Mall? Head down to Charleys Philly Steaks and enjoy delicious meat cuts with drinks! While they have many dishes on offer, patrons particularly love their Philly cheesesteaks, chicken teriyaki and prime BBQ steaks.
- Average cost for two: AED 45
- Location: Second floor
- Timings: 09:45 am – 11:45 pm
- Contact: +971-55-224-7435
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
A popular American steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse brings you the best of the star-spangled country’s food. Try their ribeye steak, beef steak tips and fillet and shrimp — served with two sides. Aside from steaks, they offer burgers and sandwiches.
- Average cost for two: AED 260
- Location: Ground floor
- Timings: Monday to Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday to Sunday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-419-0826
APPLEBEE’S AND IHOP
Applebee’s® Grill + Bar and IHOP® franchises are the first dual-brand location in the UAE at Dubai Festival City Mall. The restaurants offer a family-friendly dining experience – with friendly service and welcoming atmospheres. They provide combined seating for around 400 diners.
- Location: First floor
- Timings: 07:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: See official websites for details
HARD ROCK CAFE
Located on the ground floor, Hard Rock Cafe is another popular American restaurant in Dubai that serves a wide variety of burgers, sandwiches, steaks, wings and a whole lot more.
When you’re there, don’t forget to try their original legendary burger, BBQ chicken, hickory-smoked beef ribs and New York strip steak.
- Average cost for two: AED 410
- Location: Ground floor
- Timings: Monday to Thursday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am | Friday to Saturday: 12:00 pm – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-232-8900
AL FANAR RESTAURANT
Characterised by the ambience of the 1960s, Al-Fanar Restaurant & Cafe will transport you to old Dubai. The restaurant serves authentic Emirati cuisine. They are known for special Emirati breakfast trays and dishes like machboos, harees and laham nashef.
- Average cost for two: AED 250
- Location: Ground floor
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday and Saturday: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-232-9966 | 600-524-646
ZAATAR W ZEIT
Zaatar w Zeit is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Festival City Mall. This quaint little eatery has tabbouleh, zaatar, manakeesh and chicken wraps on offer.
- Average cost for two: AED 80
- Location: Second floor
- Timings: Monday to Thursday 08:00 am – 11:00 pm | Firday to Sunday 08:00 am – 11:30 pm
- Contact: 600-522-231
CAFÉ BATEEL
Dig into healthy gourmet food in a warm and sophisticated ambience at Café Bateel. The cafe offers Mediterranean fare in Dubai. You can relish soups, appetisers with Bateel’s signature bread, Mediterreanean-inspired sandwiches and main courses.
- Average cost for two: AED 255
- Location: Ground floor
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 08:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-232-8856
IKEA RESTAURANT
IKEA Restaurant needs no introduction. This is a Swedish eatery serving fresh and economical food. Their menu features Swedish meatballs, lamb shawarmas, marinated salmon fillet and a whole lot more! They also serve breakfast and have a dedicated menu for kids.
- Average cost for two: AED 60
- Location: Second floor
- Timings: 09:00 am – 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-800-4532
BOMBAY CHOWPATTY
Located on the second floor, Bombay Chowpatty is one of the “largest Indian fast food chains in Dubai”. They serve chaat, dosa, idli vada, khandvi, dhokla, dahi puri and chole bature, along with kebabs, biryani and chicken tandoori.
- Average cost for two: AED 60
- Location: Second floor
- Timings: Monday to Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-225-8553
EATALY
As the name suggests, Eataly is a portmanteau of two words: “Eat” and “Italy”. The popular Italian restaurant in Dubai Festival City Mall brings you everything from impressively topped pizzas to rib-sticking pasta.
- Average cost for two: AED 355
- Location: First floor
- Timings: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-224-1083
FAQs
IS THERE A FOOD HALL IN DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY?
Yes, The Dubai Festival City mall is home to Market Island, the largest food hall in the Middle East. Spread across 70,000 sq. ft. it features over 50 diverse food outlets and restaurants, offering a wide range of international and local cuisines. Located on the mall’s ground floor’s north side, Market Island boasts a seating capacity of more than 3,500.
This culinary destination not only provides a variety of dining options but also hosts live entertainment, including performances and DJ sets by regional artists, making it a vibrant spot for both food enthusiasts and tourists
ARE THERE ANY PIZZA PLACES IN DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY?
You can head to places like Pizza Hut and Papa John’s to enjoy a cheesy pizza in Dubai Festival City Mall.
CAN I ENJOY FAST FOOD AT DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY?
Yes, of course! There are many fast food restaurants at the Dubai Festival City mall, including Nando’s, McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Subway and Wendy’s.
WHERE TO FIND DECADENT DESSERTS IN DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY MALL?
Cinnabon, Godiva, Krispy Kreme and Magnolia Bakery are excellent places for desserts at the mall.
ARE THERE ANY AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI?
Yes, many! Start your epicurean journey with Dubai’s budget-friendly restaurants like Pak Liyari Restaurant, Behrouz Biryani and Raju Omlet.
That brings an end to our guide to the best restaurants in Dubai Festival City Mall. Apart from these eateries, you can head to top restaurants at DIFC, the financial hub of Dubai.
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