DUBAITABLE
Updated: September 2026
This guide focuses on restaurants inside Dubai Mall itself. Every venue was checked for current operation, exact location, a recent menu and representative prices, while recent diner feedback helped us favour places that remain consistent and useful for a real visit.
The restaurants at a glance
| Restaurant | Location | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| L’Avenue | Fashion Avenue, Level 2 | Parisian-style dining and fountain views |
| La Maison Ani | Fashion Avenue, Ground Floor | Breakfast, lunch or an elegant dinner |
| Din Tai Fung | Lower Ground Floor | Soup dumplings and a reliable family meal |
| Al Hallab | Second Floor | Lebanese grills, mezze and sweets |
| Tribes | Star Atrium, Second Floor | Steaks, ribs and generous group meals |
| Asma | First Floor, near Dubai Ice Rink | Contemporary Middle Eastern sharing plates |
| New Shanghai | Lower Ground Floor | Shanghai-style dumplings and wok dishes |
| Somewhere | First Floor | Creative regional dishes made for sharing |
| GIA | Fashion Avenue, Ground Floor | Italian food with Dubai Fountain views |
| Social House | Lower Ground Floor, Star Atrium | Mixed groups, families and all-day dining |
Prices and opening hours can change. The examples below were checked in September 2026 and are intended as a practical guide before booking.
L’Avenue
Best for Parisian style and a special meal
L’Avenue brings the polished café-and-brasserie mood of its Paris and New York namesakes to Fashion Avenue. The room feels suitably dressed up, while the menu moves comfortably from breakfast and pastries to pasta, pizza, seafood and larger plates.
Choose it when the setting matters as much as the meal. The cooking is luxurious without forcing everyone into a tasting menu, so it works for a long lunch, dinner or a celebratory stop during a day at the mall.
What to order Truffle pizza; spicy tomato and basil rigatoni.
Price examples Spicy tomato and basil rigatoni AED 125; truffle pizza AED 210.
Location Second Floor, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall.
Good to know The restaurant currently opens daily from 10am to 1am.
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La Maison Ani
Best French brasserie for any time of day
Chef Izu Ani’s French-Mediterranean brasserie is one of the most versatile dining rooms in Fashion Avenue. Breakfast brings viennoiserie and egg dishes, while lunch and dinner add salads, seafood, grilled meats and handmade pasta.
The appeal is ease rather than ceremony: the room is elegant, the menu is familiar enough for mixed tastes, and the bakery counter makes a quick coffee-and-pastry visit as sensible as a full meal.
What to order Burrata with cherry tomatoes; ricotta and spinach ravioli.
Price examples Burrata with cherry tomatoes AED 95; ricotta and spinach ravioli AED 155.
Location Ground Floor, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall.
Good to know Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily; published hours are 9:30am to 11:30pm.
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Din Tai Fung
Best for soup dumplings and a dependable family meal
Din Tai Fung is the straightforward answer when a group wants dumplings, noodles and fried rice without a lengthy decision. Its signature xiao long bao arrive in several fillings, supported by wontons, buns, vegetable dishes and substantial mains.
It is especially useful for families and repeat visitors because the menu is broad, portions are easy to share and the kitchen’s best-known dishes remain consistent. Expect a busy dining room at peak shopping times.
What to order Chicken xiao long bao; house special chilli noodles.
Price examples Chicken xiao long bao, six pieces, AED 41; house special chilli noodles AED 43.
Location Lower Ground Floor, Dubai Mall.
Good to know The menu includes several vegetarian dumplings, noodles, rice dishes and sides.
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Al Hallab
Best for classic Lebanese food and a mixed-age group
Al Hallab is a long-running Dubai favourite for Lebanese mezze, charcoal grills and traditional sweets. The Dubai Mall branch covers the full spectrum, from hummus and tabbouleh to shawarma, kebabs, mixed grills and trays designed for sharing.
This is a practical choice for a family lunch or dinner because diners can build the meal gradually and order across price points. Leave room for the pastry and sweets selection, one of the brand’s original strengths.
What to order Hummus with meat; full mixed grill.
Price examples Hummus with meat AED 48; full mixed grill AED 88.
Location Second Floor, Dubai Mall.
Good to know The Dubai Mall branch currently publishes daily hours of 11am to 11:45pm.
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Tribes
Best for steaks, ribs and generous portions
Tribes is an African-inspired steakhouse built around flame-grilled meat, slow-braised ribs, burgers and spiced chicken. It has more character than a standard mall steakhouse and enough seafood and salad options for diners who do not want beef.
Come with an appetite or a group willing to share. The meat-led menu suits a substantial lunch or dinner, while the terrace gives the Dubai Mall branch a clear sense of place.
What to order Mozambique prawns; Wagyu burger.
Price examples Mozambique prawns AED 85; Wagyu burger AED 110.
Location Star Atrium, Second Floor, above the Apple Store, Dubai Mall.
Good to know The restaurant is family-friendly and its official branch page lists daily opening from 10am to 1am.
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Asma
Best contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant
Founded by three Emirati sisters and named after their mother, Asma gives dishes from Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and Syria a modern, shareable format. The menu combines familiar mezze with more distinctive plates such as musakhan, kushari and green prawns.
It is a strong choice for visitors who want regional flavours in a contemporary setting. Ordering several starters, bread and one or two larger dishes lets the table experience more of the menu.
What to order Musakhan; green prawns.
Price examples Musakhan AED 50; green prawns AED 92.
Location First Floor, beside Dubai Ice Rink; Cinema Parking, Level 5.
Good to know The Dubai Mall branch serves breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12:30pm.
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New Shanghai
Best alternative for dumplings and Shanghai-style dishes
New Shanghai pairs handmade dumplings with wok-fried noodles, crispy duck and polished Chinese comfort food. The xiao long bao are an obvious starting point, but the menu becomes more interesting when a group adds signature dishes such as lava rock shrimps and Szechuan beef.
Choose it for a relaxed lunch or dinner when sharing several dishes sounds better than ordering individual mains. It offers plenty of familiar flavours while keeping a clearer Shanghai identity than a generic pan-Asian menu.
What to order Chicken xiao long bao; lava rock shrimps.
Price examples Chicken xiao long bao, four pieces, AED 27; lava rock shrimps AED 59.
Location Lower Ground Floor, Dubai Mall; Cinema Parking P1.
Good to know The menu includes vegetarian spring rolls, dumplings, fried rice and vegetable dishes.
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Somewhere
Best for inventive regional sharing dishes
Somewhere reworks flavours from across the Middle East into playful plates such as shawarma bao, musakhan rice and beetroot rice with beef shawarma. The ideas are creative, but the flavours remain recognisable enough for an easy group meal.
It works best when the table orders across the menu rather than treating it as a conventional starter-and-main restaurant. Mix the smaller pockets and bakery dishes with one or two of the signature pots.
What to order Chicken shawarma bao; shish barak.
Price examples Chicken shawarma bao AED 41; shish barak AED 85.
Location First Floor, Dubai Mall; Fashion Parking.
Good to know The official UAE menu separates smaller pockets and bakery dishes from larger signature pots, which makes sharing easy.
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GIA
Best Italian restaurant for fountain views
GIA offers contemporary Italian cooking in a relaxed Fashion Avenue setting. Handmade pasta, risotto and pizza form the core of the menu, with enough salads, seafood and larger mains to support a longer dinner.
The restaurant suits couples, visitors and families who want a polished meal without a formal tasting-menu format. Its fountain-facing position also makes it a useful option when the view is part of the plan.
What to order Margherita pizza; cacio e pepe.
Price examples Margherita pizza AED 89; cacio e pepe AED 139.
Location Ground Floor, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall.
Good to know Published hours are 10am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10am to midnight Thursday to Saturday.
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Social House
Best all-rounder for families and mixed groups
Social House solves the common Dubai Mall problem of a group wanting completely different things. The menu moves from sushi and Asian rice dishes to pizza, pasta, salads and Western mains, with breakfast served earlier in the day.
The breadth is the reason to choose it: children, cautious eaters and more adventurous diners can all find a sensible order. The Dubai Fountain outlook turns an otherwise casual meal into a more memorable stop.
What to order Dragon roll; nasi goreng.
Price examples Dragon roll AED 75; nasi goreng AED 82.
Location Lower Ground Floor, Star Atrium, Dubai Mall.
Good to know The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and currently opens from 10am daily.
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Choose by occasion
A special meal L’Avenue for a dressed-up Parisian mood, or La Maison Ani for an elegant brasserie that works throughout the day.
Dubai Fountain views GIA for Italian food, Tribes for a meat-led meal, or Social House for the broadest menu.
Families Din Tai Fung for dumplings and rice dishes, Al Hallab for Lebanese sharing plates, or Social House when everyone wants something different.
A quick but worthwhile lunch New Shanghai for dumplings and noodles, or La Maison Ani for a pastry, salad or pasta.
Regional flavours Asma for contemporary Middle Eastern cooking, Al Hallab for Lebanese classics, or Somewhere for a more playful interpretation.
A substantial dinner Tribes for steaks and ribs, or GIA for pasta, pizza and larger Italian mains.
How we selected these restaurants
We began with a broad pool drawn from Dubai Mall’s current dining directory, then checked the strongest candidates against official restaurant pages, current menus and exact branch information. Restaurants were assessed for food quality signals, consistency in recent customer feedback, usefulness to visitors, menu distinctiveness, price range and how well the final selection covers different occasions.
Every restaurant in this guide was operating at the time of the September 2026 update. Menu prices are representative examples rather than a promised final bill, and readers should check the restaurant’s current Instagram profile before travelling for time-sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Dubai Mall with fountain views?
L’Avenue, GIA, Tribes and Social House all pair a full restaurant menu with views towards Dubai Fountain. The best choice depends on whether you want French-style dining, Italian food, steaks or a broad international menu.
Which Dubai Mall restaurant is best for families?
Din Tai Fung is one of the easiest choices for dumplings, noodles and fried rice. Al Hallab works well for Lebanese sharing plates, while Social House has the widest range for mixed tastes.
Where should I eat in Dubai Mall for a special occasion?
Choose L’Avenue for a more glamorous setting or La Maison Ani for polished French-Mediterranean brasserie food. GIA is another good option when Italian food and fountain views matter.
Are there good Middle Eastern restaurants in Dubai Mall?
Yes. Al Hallab serves classic Lebanese mezze, grills and sweets; Asma offers a contemporary menu inspired by several Middle Eastern cuisines; and Somewhere presents regional flavours in a more inventive format.
Do I need to book Dubai Mall restaurants?
Booking is sensible for dinner, weekends and fountain-facing restaurants. Casual venues may accept walk-ins, but peak periods can produce queues even when the mall itself is open late.
What is a reasonable budget for a meal in Dubai Mall?
A casual meal can stay near AED 50–100 per person, while a multi-course meal at a Fashion Avenue restaurant or steakhouse can easily exceed AED 200 per person. The price examples in each section help compare individual dishes.
Source notes
Branch details and operating status were checked against Dubai Mall and official restaurant sources. Menus and prices were checked against official restaurant menus or current branch-specific ordering menus in September 2026. Instagram links lead to each restaurant’s official account and a selected public post.
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