Best burgers in Dubai
22 burger places that people in Dubai recommend on Reddit and X — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Dubai burger recommendations including Maxzi and High Joint, with smash-burger suggestions, dissenting opinions and limits on which outlet the comments describe.
Drawn from real discussions in r/dubai, r/UAE, r/DubaiCentral and on X — 22 burger places in Dubai that people actually recommend. Each one shows why people rate it, the caveats they raised, and a link straight to the original comment — so you read the source yourself instead of trusting a laundered rating. Places cluster around City Walk, Jbr Marina, Jvc and Karama.
How this map is made: Built from 258 comments and posts across 237 people in r/dubai, r/UAE, r/DubaiCentral and on X. Last refreshed November 10, 2026. We paraphrase — never copy — and never take payment for a place. How we make our maps
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1.Maxzi
48 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Most people recommend Maxzi, and several call it the best burger around. One person praises the smash burgers, another says the meat quality is outstanding, and one is partial to the brisket version. One diner says it is consistently delicious. Others disagree: several diners find it mediocre or overrated, some find it good but not amazing, another calls it decent but inconsistent and sometimes greasy, and one says the burgers are tiny.
- RecommendsCalls it a long-time favourite, praising quality, portion sizes and prices. r/dubai, May 2026
- CaveatFinds calling Maxzi the best disappointing and describes it as an alright place. r/dubai, Apr 2026
2.High Joint
41 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Overall, most diners lean positive, and many name High Joint as a favourite or top pick for burgers in Dubai. Some diners point to it for smash burgers and the High Jamz burger. Others are less sure: a few find it mediocre or underwhelming, one calls it a tourist trap, one says the patty tasted boiled, a couple think it is good but not their top pick, and a couple feel it has slipped from an earlier standard. Recommended across its Dubai outlets; most people don't say which one.
- RecommendsLists High Joint among its top picks. r/dubai, Aug 2025
- CaveatCalls High Joint a tourist trap. r/dubai, May 2026
3.Pickl, Motor City
31 people recommend, 7 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Across Pickl's branches, many people recommend it, and many rate its burgers well, with one diner calling them amazing. A few people describe its burgers as smash-style, and a few find it pricey. Others are less keen: one person calls it overrated, another says it is not good, and one found the patty's taste put them off. Branches named include Motor City, JLT One and Mizhar: one visitor who tried the Motor City branch says it wasn't as good, while another names that branch as a late-night option.
Motor City
- RecommendsCalls Pickl decent for what it costs. r/dubai, Nov 2024
- CaveatCalls Pickl overrated and says people get swayed by its marketing. r/dubai, Aug 2025
4.Five Guys, City Walk
26 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Many people recommend Five Guys, and the City Walk, Festival City and Coca-Cola Arena outlets all come up, and a few diners rank it above other Dubai burger spots. One diner praises the fries, a few like the cheeseburgers, and one loves the beef burgers at the Coca-Cola Arena branch. Caveats: several diners find it pricey, a few find it underwhelming, and one found the City Walk location oily while saying the Festival City outlet was less oily. Another commenter doubts that account, and one diner notes the beef smell is strong.
City Walk
- RecommendsLikes Five Guys for a classic-style burger, while admitting it isn't local. r/dubai, Aug 2025
- CaveatCalls Five Guys burgers tasteless, comparing them to a damp cloth. r/dubai, Nov 2024
5.11 Green
25 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Most people recommend 11 Green, and many name it as a burger pick. Several people call the food very good, and one diner specifically recommends the Bull Burger. A few people are less impressed: one person calls it overrated, another feels it falls short of its reputation, and one diner who used to love it says recent visits have slipped. Diners disagree on price: one finds the burgers small but the prices fair, while another calls the spot straightforward and pricey.
- RecommendsReports having tried Eleven Green and calls its burgers amazing. r/dubai, Apr 2026
- CaveatCalls it overrated. r/dubai, May 2026
6.B60 Burgers, Oud Metha
18 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Many diners recommend B60 Burgers, and many commenters single out its value, calling it budget-friendly compared with pricier spots elsewhere in Dubai. One diner rates the Fancy burger with extra bacon excellent, another calls the smash burgers pretty good, and a third commenter describes B60 as heavier and richer. One diner says the Oud Metha branch is consistent, while the same diner finds the Al Ghurair branch hit and miss.
Oud Metha
- RecommendsRecommends B60 for good prices and simple, tasty burgers. r/dubai, Nov 2025
7.Hardee's
13 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Hardee's is a fast-food burger spot that most diners recommend, and many say the burgers are good. Several diners name the Superstar burger as their pick, and one diner says the charcoal grilling gives it a distinct flavour. One diner calls it a comfort choice rather than the best, though they say the double beef burger is unbeatable for value, and another says it is budget-friendly but can't speak to its quality.
- RecommendsCalls Hardee's a comfort burger, not the best, but says its double beef burger is unbeatable for value. r/dubai, Aug 2025
8.Salt
12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Many people recommend Salt for burgers, and one diner says they alternate it with other burger spots. One diner calls its burgers amazing, another finds them solid, and one says it suits people who prefer Shake Shack-style burgers. One person notes the place mostly makes smash-style burgers. Some people are less impressed: one finds the portions poor and the taste mediocre, while another says it tastes much like a fast-food double cheeseburger. Recommended across its Dubai outlets; nobody names one in particular.
- RecommendsReports having tried Salt and calls its burgers amazing. r/dubai, Apr 2026
- CaveatSays Salt is bad, with poor portions and mediocre taste. r/dubai, Dec 2025
9.Chef's Smokehouse
11 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Chef's Smokehouse is a restaurant that many people recommend for burgers, and several diners praise the food. One diner calls the burgers the best and recommends the basic or cherry option, and also rates the brisket highly. Two diners single out the basic burger, and another diner found the wagyu beef tender.
- RecommendsCalls their burgers the best and recommends the basic or cherry, plus good brisket. r/dubai, Nov 2025
10.Bossman's Burger Factory, Jbr Marina
10 people recommendvia r/dubai, X
Many people recommend Bossman's Burger Factory, and a few people call its burgers crazy or unusual. One diner calls the American Just Cheeseburger the best burger they have tasted, and those who name an outlet mean JBR Marina. One diner notes it is very filling, enough for more than one adult, but another finds the burgers worth the money.
JBR Marina
- RecommendsRecommends it and promises a wild, memorable experience. r/dubai, May 2026
11.11 Woodfire
10 people recommendvia r/dubai
Many commenters recommend 11 Woodfire as a burger pick, and others list it among their burger picks. One commenter files it under fine dining and cites a recent international ranking of burgers, another suggests it as a wildcard pick, and another calls it clearly their top burger choice.
- RecommendsNames 11 Woodfire as one of the good burger options in the city. r/dubai, Nov 2025
12.Orfali Bros
9 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Several diners recommend Orfali Bros for its burgers, and one places it among Dubai's top burger spots. One diner says it is not mainly a burger place, yet calls its burger excellent. Several people name it as a burger suggestion, and another thinks it is the top choice.
- RecommendsSays Orfali Brothers isn't mainly a burger place, yet its burger is excellent. r/dubai, Apr 2026
13.Shake Shack
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/UAE, r/dubai, r/DubaiCentral
Many commenters recommend Shake Shack, and diners name specific orders: the Shroom Burger, the bacon cheeseburger, and a burger with peppers. One diner calls it a guilty pleasure, and another says it is not bad when ordered as a double. A couple of diners raise concerns: one finds the portions small for the price, and another calls the food tasteless, bland and not worth the money. Recommended across its Dubai outlets; nobody names one in particular.
- RecommendsDescribes Shake Shack as a guilty pleasure they enjoy. r/UAE, Oct 2024
- CaveatCalls Shake Shack bland and not worth the money. r/dubai, Nov 2024
14.Alien Burger
8 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Many people recommend Alien Burger, and one commenter calls the burgers juicy and moist while another praises their distinctive taste. One commenter calls them outstanding, and another praises the packaging and portion size. One commenter puts the fries and shakes below Five Guys, and one diner would not order the dessert again. Recommended across its Dubai outlets; nobody names one in particular.
- RecommendsRecommends Alien Burger, saying it has an amazing, distinctive taste. r/dubai, May 2026
15.3Fils
8 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Many people recommend 3Fils for burgers in Dubai, and the dishes named are the wagyu burger and the truffle burger. Two people mention the wagyu burger, and one diner who ate it there gave it top marks. One commenter points to the truffle burger as the pick.
- RecommendsNames 3fils as a burger suggestion. r/dubai, Apr 2026
16.The Cheesecake Factory
7 people recommendvia r/dubai
Diners recommend the burgers at The Cheesecake Factory, and one diner says the burger is huge with juicy meat. A couple of diners name the bacon bacon beef burger, another picks the old fashioned cheeseburger, and two diners see it as decent value. One adds that it is a proper sit-down place with real plates, while one diner who likes the burgers says the fries are over-salted. Recommended across its Dubai outlets; nobody names one in particular.
- RecommendsSuggests the old fashioned cheeseburger there as another pick. r/dubai, Aug 2025
- MixedLikes the Cheesecake Factory burgers but says the fries are over-salted. r/dubai, Nov 2024
17.Wimpy
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/dubai
Many diners recommend Wimpy's, and several describe it as really good, awesome, or fantastic. One diner who ate burgers across a trip at the Dubai Mall branch named it a personal favourite, and another prefers it for a meaty, fatty flavour while wishing it had more branches. One person questions whether it is a worthwhile pick.
- RecommendsSays Wimpy's has been very good in their experience. r/dubai, Nov 2024
18.Jona's Burger
6 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/DubaiCentral, r/UAE
Six people recommend Jona's Burger as a place for burgers in Dubai. Commenters name it alongside other burger spots, and one commenter suggests it as a place to try. Most commenters mention only the name, so details about the food itself are sparse, and Jona's Burger draws no criticism.
- RecommendsNames Jona's as its burger pick. r/dubai, May 2026
19.Jumbo King, Karama
6 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/DubaiCentral
Most people recommend Jumbo King, and several commenters point to it for vegetarian burgers. One commenter suggests the peri peri nachos burger, and two commenters name the Karama branch. One commenter has never eaten there and knows of it only from its advertising.
Karama
- RecommendsSuggests this Karama spot for vegetarian burgers and says it is good. r/dubai, Jul 2026
20.Lads Burger
6 people recommendvia r/dubai, r/UAE
Many commenters recommend Lads Burger for burgers in Dubai, and a couple put it first or call it the best. One commenter places it in Jumeirah 3, just back from Kite Beach. Comments do not say which burger to order or what the setting is like.
- RecommendsCalls Lads Burger the best and places it in Jumeirah 3. r/dubai, Apr 2026
21.Hammer Burgers, Jvc
5 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/dubai
People recommend Hammer Burgers across its branches. One diner who went to the JVC branch says it is very good, and another calls the Festival City branch quite good; others simply list it among their burger picks.
JVC
- RecommendsSuggests Hammer burgers as a burger joint to try. r/dubai, Dec 2025
22.M10
5 people recommendvia r/DubaiCentral, r/dubai
Five people recommend M10 for burgers. One diner who has been to M10 says it is really good, and one commenter singles out its smash-style burgers as amazing. Another finds it good value for money.
- RecommendsOriginal post says the author has been to M10 and found it really good. r/DubaiCentral, Mar 2025
Questions people ask
- Which burger places do people in Dubai recommend most on Reddit and X?
- Right now the most-recommended are Maxzi, High Joint and Pickl, Motor City, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
- How is this list made?
- It is built from public discussions on Reddit and X — 258 comments and posts from 237 people in r/dubai, r/UAE, r/DubaiCentral and on X. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
- Are these paid placements?
- No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
- How recent are these recommendations?
- This map was last refreshed November 10, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.
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