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5 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Shake Shack's Dubai Mall location alone has logged nearly 8,800 Google reviews, and between the fast food restaurants in Dubai below, that number climbs past 34,000 combined. With ratings running from 4.3 to 4.9 across some of the busiest food courts in the city, the real question is which specific menu, and which specific line, you're willing to stand in.

Short answer: New York Fries | Dubai Mall holds the top rating at 4.9 stars across 5,041 Google reviews, known for its poutine and loaded hot dogs. Shake Shack has the most reviews of the group at 8,759, rated 4.6. Burger King - Sheikh Zayed is the standout for full-service dine-in with outdoor seating, rated 4.7.
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Dubai's Fast Food Chains, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 New York Fries | Dubai Mall 4.9 ★ 5,041 Poutine and loaded hot dogs View ›
2 Shake Shack 4.6 ★ 8,759 Burgers and shakes View ›
3 Burger King - Sheikh Zayed 4.7 ★ 6,694 Dine-in with outdoor seating View ›
4 KFC | Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue 4.4 ★ 7,916 Chicken, mall convenience View ›
5 Five Guys 4.3 ★ 6,402 Fresh, made-to-order burgers View ›
5 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

New York Fries | Dubai Mall logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

New York Fries | Dubai Mall

4.95,041 Google reviews

New York Fries at Dubai Mall is a Canadian-founded fast food chain specializing in fries, poutine and loaded hot dogs, with multiple flavor variations including bacon double cheese, nacho and chili beef versions of each. It has several Dubai locations beyond this Financial Centre branch.

What people praise

  • Customizable toppings on both fries and hot dogs
  • Large portions praised as good value, one large fries feeds several people
  • Staff consistently described as friendly and quick
  • Genuinely distinctive menu compared to standard burger chains

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer flagged the hot dog's cardboard tray as sticking to the bun
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume5,041 · 74th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated fast food option on this list. If you want something other than another burger, this is the standout specialty pick.

Website Book now+97143398302 Directions

Unit SF - 130 - 23 Financial Ctr St - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

Shake Shack logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Shake Shack

4.68,759 Google reviews

Shake Shack at Dubai Mall serves Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries and frozen custard shakes, part of the international Shake Shack chain. It's positioned near the Dubai Fountain, drawing heavy foot traffic.

What people praise

  • Consistently fast service, food often ready in under 5 minutes
  • Named staff praised repeatedly for warm, attentive service
  • Halal-certified, drawing visitors from regions where it isn't otherwise available
  • Wide range of shake flavors and menu customization

Worth knowing

  • Highest review volume also means the widest spread of experiences, some reviewers note busier peak-time waits
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume8,759 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed fast food chain on this list, with a strong rating held at genuinely massive scale. A safe, well-tested default for a burger and shake.

Website Book now+97144190370 Directions

Dubai Mall - 1st Floor - next to Waterfall - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

Burger King - Sheikh Zayed logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Burger King - Sheikh Zayed

4.76,694 Google reviews

Burger King on Sheikh Zayed Road serves the full standard Burger King menu, including breakfast and salad options, from a location with a notably spacious outdoor seating terrace that reviewers call out specifically.

What people praise

  • Outdoor seating area praised for ambiance, unusual for a fast food outlet
  • Named staff repeatedly credited for friendly, attentive service
  • Wide menu including breakfast and vegetarian options
  • App-based offers mentioned as a genuine value add by reviewers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt the vegetarian meal's side portions were small for the price
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume6,694 · 85th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you want to sit down and relax rather than grab and go. The outdoor terrace is a genuine differentiator among fast food chains here.

Website Book now+971600522224 Directions

Al Manal Tower - Sheikh Zayed Rd - next to Emirates Islamic Bank - Trade Center First - Dubai

KFC | Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

KFC | Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue

4.47,916 Google reviews

KFC at Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue serves the standard KFC fried chicken menu from a high-traffic location near the mall's central fountain, drawing heavy foot traffic from shoppers and tourists.

What people praise

  • Convenient central mall location for a break during a shopping day
  • Comfortable interior seating noted by multiple reviewers
  • Named staff repeatedly praised for friendliness during busy periods
  • Culturally respectful atmosphere noted around religious observances like Ramadan

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers flagged slow service and inattentive staff during off-peak hours
  • The lowest rating on this list, with a wider spread of critical reviews than the others
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume7,916 · 91st
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Convenient given its location, but the rating reflects more inconsistency than the other chains here. Worth trying, but temper expectations on service speed.

Website+971600522252 Directions

57WG+RR7 the Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall - Fashion Avenue - beside Fountain Inside - Dubai

Five Guys logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Five Guys

4.36,402 Google reviews

Five Guys at Dubai Mall serves fresh, never-frozen beef burgers with over 250,000 topping combinations, hand-cut fries cooked in peanut oil, and unlimited free peanuts and self-serve drinks. It overlooks the Dubai Fountain with both indoor and outdoor terrace seating.

What people praise

  • Fresh, never-frozen beef praised consistently across reviews
  • Unlimited peanuts and self-serve soda add genuine value
  • Large terrace with fountain views, a standout setting among the chains here
  • Hand-cut fries specifically called out as a highlight

Worth knowing

  • Prices run higher than the other chains on this list, per multiple reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume6,402 · 79th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if freshness and view matter more than price. Solid rating, with the fountain-view terrace as a genuine differentiator.

Website Book now+97143804117 Directions

Rd., Unit TDG - LG-102, The Dubai Mall - Financial Ctr St - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, measured against other Dubai fast food restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than one built on a few hundred. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does fast food cost in Dubai? (2026)

Review highlights from these listings suggest typical fast food meals run in the AED 1 to 50 range per person for standard combos, with premium items like Five Guys burgers running higher, some reviewers reported AED 100-150 for two people there.

Serving central Dubai

These chains all have locations at or near Dubai Mall, one of the busiest food court and dining hubs in the city. Searching for fast food near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to know before ordering fast food in Dubai

  • Is the specific location dine-in, takeout, or delivery-only?
  • Are halal certifications listed for the specific chain or branch?
  • Does the app offer discounts unavailable at the counter?
  • What are peak hours to avoid the longest lines?
  • Are there vegetarian or vegan options on the menu?
  • Is outdoor seating available if you want a view rather than mall interior seating?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these restaurants?

We started from every fast food restaurant in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these has outdoor seating with a view?

Five Guys and Burger King both have outdoor terrace seating, with Five Guys overlooking the Dubai Fountain directly.

Are these restaurants halal?

Shake Shack is specifically noted by reviewers as halal-certified. Confirm certification directly with each restaurant, as standards can vary by location and brand.

The bottom line

New York Fries holds the highest rating and offers something genuinely different from a standard burger. If you want the most-tested, widely reviewed option, Shake Shack is the safe default. For a view with your meal, Five Guys’ fountain-side terrace stands out.

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