The ultimate guide to the best burgers you can eat in Dubai

Salt: From food truck to burgeoning empire

Any best burger list would be incomplete without this homegrown hero. What originally began as (essentially) the region’s first food truck concept has grown into a local business with nine locations across the UAE and KSA (we’ve linked the original iconic Kite Beach location where it all began, below).

Salt offers a small but mighty menu of sliders with the occasional seasonal special, side dishes, soft serves, and alcohol-free beverages, alongside its sister company’s (Grind) specialty coffee.

Meat Me There: Epic burgers and epic water views

Brought to you by two foodie sisters, this cosy little Jumeirah gem proves that good things come in small packages.

Overlooking the Fishing Harbor off of Jumeirah Beach Road, Meat Me There dishes up a limited menu of four beef burgers made with Black Australian onyx beef. The patties are chilled and imported directly from some of Australia’s best farms.

High Joint: Exceptional burgers, wings and fries in Al Safa

This Emirati-owned casual diner specializes in burgers, wings, and fries.

The teeny-tiny restaurant is located just off of Al Manara and is the perfect choice for those looking to indulge in some mouthwatering cheat day treats. But don’t be fooled by the size, what the High Joint lacks in m², it more than makes up for in flavour…

She Burger: A homegrown burger icon at the Dar Al Wasl Mall

She Burger has been on the HUNTR’s radar since 2013 when we used to visit the founder’s house to pick up her secret WhatsApp-order creations. Fast-forward a few years and She Burger is all grown up with its very own restaurant…

She Burger’s menu features a mouth-watering assortment of dishes, including ten different burgers to sample. The food alone is good enough to keep us coming back, but as a bonus, She Burger is also one of the Emirates’ proudly local and female-owned businesses.

Maxzi: A reasonably priced Al Quoz gem with great food

Offering delicious, smashed burgers from its casual cafe and specialty food store in Al Quoz, Maxzi’s patties are not only fresh (never frozen), but also free of hormones, antibiotics, and MSG– dishing out quality ingredients and flavours that pack a punch.

3 Fils: A tiny little Asian gem in the Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

Overlooking the scenic Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, this award-winning restaurant is a hotspot among locals.

You may not expect the Asian fusion restaurant to serve a mean burger, but one bite of their Wagyu burger will have you asking “Is there anything 3 Fils can’t do?”

Maisan15: A cosy eatery inspired by an artist’s studio in Barsha

With digs reminiscent of an artist’s studio space, this entry on our list is a little different than the rest.

Part restaurant, part art gallery, Maisan15 is a secret gem located in Al Barsha South. The locale features an outdoor patio with a lush garden, a community library, retro diner-style booths, and local art adorning the industrial-style walls of the space.

Maisan15 serves up a tasty array of dishes (including several vegetarian options) created with locally sourced ingredients. Though the restaurant may not be known for its burgers, they are next-level good.

Eleven Green: A homegrown burger joint in Umm Suqeim

Located in Meyan Mall on Al Thanya Street, Eleven Green is a homegrown burger joint with an inspiring story. From the folks behind the Tanos at 8 supper club, the Eleven Green seed was planted when the founders entered a local ‘Battle of the Burgers’ competition in Dubai and won it. Later, the duo took their ‘Bull Burger’ creation to the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas in November 2022 and won 3rd place…

Beau Burger Dubai: Some pretty epic burgers and fancy French vibes on Jumeirah Street

Living up to its name (“handsome” in French), Beau is meticulously laid out. It is owned by two Parisians who love food and fashion, they designed the space to resemble a chic apartment and will soon offer a curated selection of merchandise for sale.

The kitchen is spearheaded by Chef Vincent Le Moal, who has worked at the likes of the Burj Al Arab and Le Meurice in Paris. A self-proclaimed “purist, practical, high-end French brand”, Beau’s menu features smash burgers, signature sandwiches, sides, dipping sauces, and Choux de Paris.

Lento: Artisanal smashed burgers by Chef Faisal

Born in Abu Dhabi, Lento is a homegrown burger joint by celebrated Emirati chef Faisal Naser. Here on Al Wasl Road in Dubai, Lento features super cool, urban interiors, a DJ booth, a toe-tapping hip-hop playlist, and an easy-going, casual vibe…

Named after the word for “slowly” in Spanish, Lento was created to offer an alternative to the standard ‘fast food’ idea usually applied to burgers. Using organic, grass-fed beef and local, free-range chicken, the burgers here feature the finest ingredients, including homemade buns.

Big T BBQ Kitchen: A homegrown barbecue gem in Al Quoz

Located in Dubai’s Al Quoz Industrial Area, Big T BBQ Kitchen is a homegrown, Texas-style BBQ joint that’s a must-visit for all BBQ and meat fans. The brainchild of chef and pitmaster Fadel, the warehouse space was once used by the family’s chocolate business. It is now transformed into a BBQ-lovers haven, featuring imported gadgets and equipment, and the delicious, mouth-watering smells of slow-cooked, wood-smoked meat.

The burger here is also pretty special, as are the fries… do not miss them.

The Townhouse Dubai: Wagyu burger perfection in DIFC

On the fourth floor of DAMAC Park Towers in DIFC sits The Townhouse Dubai, a minimalist burger spot founded by six Emiratis with a genuine passion for perfect patties. Despite its small size—just enough room for a handful of diners inside plus additional outdoor seating—this unassuming space delivers a disproportionately impressive burger experience. With a concise menu focused on meticulously crafted burgers featuring crisp-edged wagyu patties, The Townhouse embraces a refreshing simplicity that stands out in Dubai's often complex dining options. Connected to Gate Avenue DIFC, it balances accessibility with just enough seclusion to feel like a genuine discovery (*whispers* it's a hidden gem).

JT Burgers, Alserkal Avenue

the HUNTR first tried JT Burgers at a Cucina Del Sul event. Delicious, juicy, and made with love, they are simple and not to be missed. At the time of compiling this guide the JT Burgers food truck is located in Alserkal Avenue, but please check ahead and these folks are busy and travel around…

Kumo: Incredible Japanese cuisine in a converted villa on Al Wasl

You might not expect to find one of Dubai's best burgers inside a refined Japanese restaurant, but Independent doesn't follow predictable paths. The team behind SALT (also in this guide), Parkers, and Somewhere has transformed a villa on Al Wasl Road into Kumo, their first elevated casual dining concept with A.R.M. Holding, where the wagyu burger sits alongside exceptional nigiri and handrolls.

The burger itself delivers exactly what you'd hope from the team behind the GCC's most famous burgers – premium wagyu handled with proper technique, balanced flavours, and execution that shows years of burger-making expertise translated into a more upscale context. The converted villa setting, with its minimal Japanese-inspired design, matcha bar, and open sushi counter, makes this feel like a special occasion burger rather than a quick bite, but the quality justifies the visit.

DIME: Homegrown American diner and burger restaurant in Al Satwa

DIME strips away endless menu options to focus on perfecting two signature burgers. This retro-inspired diner from Table4Two in Al Satwa channels 1980s Americana through warm wood surfaces, polished metal accents, and custom lighting sourced from New York, but the real substance comes from their house-made approach – buns baked fresh daily, pickles crafted in-house, and a proprietary beef blend developed through months of testing.

The Classic features double cheese, ketchup, mustard, diced onion, and pickles in that homemade milk bun, whilst The Dime showcases their proprietary sauce alongside sliced onions and double cheese. Both deliver exactly what proper diner burgers should: juicy patties, buns that hold together, and flavours that balance nostalgia with genuine quality. The focused menu extends to golden nuggets, waffle fries, proper thick milkshakes, and freshly baked pies – everything refined, nothing frozen. Open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily, it's ideal for dinner or late-night cravings.

Jona's Burger: A homegrown burger joint in Nad Al Sheba's Avenue Mall

From the team behind DIFC's Orijins specialty coffee shop comes this burger joint that operates with impressive dedication – everything prepped fresh daily from morning, house-made sauces, and wagyu patties that justify the attention. The JB Classic covers essential burger territory with wagyu, cheese, sliced onions, lettuce, tomato, and their signature JB sauce, whilst the Jammy Boy demonstrates kitchen ambition through smoky bacon jam, crispy shallots, jalapeño, and chipotle mayo.

The wagyu arrives juicy and flavourful, cooked properly and housed in soft buns that maintain structure throughout. The house-made JB sauce provides the right tangy-sweet balance that enhances rather than masks the meat. Located inside Avenue Mall with free parking, this spot works well for both quick stops and proper sit-down burger sessions, open daily from 6 p.m. until midnight.

Three Bros Bistro Dubai: Syrian heritage and reimagined comfort food in Jumeirah

The three Syrian brothers Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali bring their Aleppo heritage and fine dining expertise to Three Bros Bistro in Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, where the OG Cheeseburger from the Orfali Bros Bistro menu justifies its premium positioning with every element singing in harmony – a fluffy Hokkaido bun cradling perfectly cooked wagyu, Swiss cheese melting into caramelised onions and mushrooms, all bound together with umami mayo.

The brothers channel their technical prowess into this casual concept without sacrificing quality, creating accessible comfort food that sits alongside creative "pidza" offerings and impressive fermented drinks. The coral-red walls, geometric flooring, and open kitchen create a theatrical backdrop, whilst the completely alcohol-free establishment proves sophisticated dining needs no wine list. Open daily from noon to midnight, reservations essential.

Junk Burger Dubai: London’s iconic smash burgers in the Trade Centre Area

Junk Burgers does two things really well: smash burgers and cookies. The Paris-born chain landed on 25 Jump Street in late September 2025 with the same setup it runs in France and London – chrome counters, open kitchen, minimal seating, and a short menu. The smash burger method is straightforward: cold beef hits a hot griddle, gets pressed down hard, and develops crispy, caramelised edges whilst staying juicy inside.

Every burger comes on a toasted brioche bun with homemade sauce and American cheese, and you pick your size based on patty count – from the M with two patties up to the XXL with five. The Truffle Burger adds truffle sauce and crispy onions. The patties deliver good crispy edges, melted cheese works properly, and the buns hold together. Order at the counter, grab your tray, eat, and go. Limited seating gets busiest 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. and on weekends.