5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

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

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

Chinese restaurants in Dubai run from Downtown Dubai mall anchors to food-court counters, and the names on this page have logged more than 26,500 Google reviews between them. P.F. Chang's alone has racked up over 13,000 of those, more than double the next closest name, while every restaurant here holds a rating of 4.7 or better.

Short answer: P.F. Chang's at Dubai Mall leads with a 4.8 rating across 13,162 reviews, the deepest track record of any Chinese restaurant in Dubai on this page. Chin Chin and Nine Squares both hit a near-perfect 4.9, offering fast, affordable Chinese food-court dining. A meal runs anywhere from AED 30 at the food court to AED 300-plus for a sit-down dinner.

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Dubai's top Chinese kitchens compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	P.F. Chang's	4.8 ★	13,162	Sit-down Asian-American dining with a view	View ›
2	24th St. World Street Food Dubai	4.8 ★	5,424	Buffet-style Asian dining with skyline views	View ›
3	New Shanghai	4.7 ★	4,185	Shanghai-style dumplings and noodles	View ›
4	Nine Squares Restaurant (Dubai Mall Branch)	4.9 ★	1,952	Fast, affordable Chinese food-court dining	View ›
5	Chin Chin Dubai Mall	4.9 ★	1,831	Budget Chinese and Indo-Chinese combos	View ›

5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

The picks worth booking

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

P.F. Chang's

4.813,162 Google reviews

P.F. Chang's is the Dubai Mall outpost of the American Asian-fusion chain, serving signature dishes like Dynamite Shrimp, Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Mongolian Beef. The restaurant sits on the Ground Floor near the Waterfall, with both indoor seating and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. It's open late, until 1am on weekends.

What people praise

Dynamite Shrimp repeatedly named the standout dish across dozens of reviews
Staff consistently praised by name for warm, attentive service
Outdoor terrace seating offers views of the Dubai Fountain shows
Kitchen accommodates allergy requests, per multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

Higher price point than the food-court options on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume13,162 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency11 days ago

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Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed Chinese-style restaurant in Dubai on this page by a wide margin, and the reviews back the volume up with consistent praise across service and food.

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near Waterfall, Dubai Mall - Ground Floor - Financial Ctr St - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

24th St. World Street Food Dubai

4.85,424 Google reviews

24th St. World Street Food is the buffet restaurant at the Dusit Thani Dubai hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, serving a wide spread that includes Chinese dishes alongside Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Middle Eastern food stations. Reviewers describe it as especially popular for brunch and Iftar, with views of the Burj Khalifa from the dining room. Breakfast service starts as early as 7am.

What people praise

Wide variety across multiple Asian cuisines praised for freshness and quality
Attentive service noted even during large buffet events
Burj Khalifa views called out repeatedly by reviewers
Value for money highlighted, especially for the brunch and Iftar spreads

Worth knowing

The menu is a multi-cuisine buffet rather than a dedicated Chinese kitchen

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume5,424 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.8 rating across 5,424 reviews, but worth knowing upfront this is a broad Asian buffet with Chinese as one of several cuisines on offer, not a standalone Chinese restaurant.

Website +97143174515 Directions

Dusit Thani Dubai - 24th Floor - 133 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center Second - DIFC - Dubai

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

New Shanghai

4.74,185 Google reviews

New Shanghai specializes in modern Shanghai-style cuisine, including soup dumplings, noodles, and pan-fried buns, prepared using recipes the restaurant says are passed down through generations. Diners can watch dumplings being made at a live dumpling theatre inside the restaurant. It has two Dubai locations, in Dubai Mall and Dubai Hills Mall.

What people praise

Soup dumplings and crispy duck repeatedly singled out as standouts
Staff praised by name for friendly, attentive service
Live dumpling-making theatre adds to the dining experience
Kitchen accommodates allergy and preference requests, per reviewers

Worth knowing

One reviewer found a wonton sauce overly sweet compared to the rest of the menu

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume4,185 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.7 rating on 4,185 reviews, and the most specifically Chinese-focused sit-down kitchen among the higher-volume names on this page.

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Unit LG - 126 - 4 Financial Ctr St - Rd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Nine Squares Restaurant (Dubai Mall Branch)

4.91,952 Google reviews

Nine Squares is a Chinese restaurant in the Dubai Mall food court, known for pan-fried dumplings, buns, and Tom Yum soup at food-court prices. Reviewers describe walking away impressed despite low expectations for a mall counter, with several returning specifically for the soup and dumplings. It keeps late hours, open until 1am daily.

What people praise

Tom Yum soup and pan-fried beef buns repeatedly named must-try dishes
Reviewers consistently note the food exceeds expectations for a food-court spot
Fast, friendly service even during busy mall hours
No reservation needed, walk-in dining

Worth knowing

Seating is food-court style, not a sit-down dining room

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,952 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, built on nearly 2,000 reviews, a strong showing for what's essentially a mall food-court counter.

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Dubai Mall service road - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chin Chin Dubai Mall

4.91,831 Google reviews

Chin Chin is a Chinese and Asian food-court restaurant in Dubai Mall, serving noodle bowls, rice combos, and Indo-Chinese dishes like kung pao chicken and chilli chicken. Combo meals are priced as low as AED 32 for a full plate with rice or noodles, two mains, and a drink. It's open daily until 11pm and available for delivery through Talabat, Careem, Deliveroo, and Noon.

What people praise

Wok Flame Noodles and egg fried rice repeatedly praised for authentic flavor
Staff named individually and praised across many reviews
Combo meals offer strong value at food-court prices
Available for delivery through multiple platforms

Worth knowing

One reviewer found a chicken manchurian dish blander than expected

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,831 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: Matching Nine Squares at a 4.9 rating across 1,831 reviews, and the most budget-friendly option on this page for a quick Chinese meal.

Website +97180024462446 Directions

Food Court, Dubai Mall - Level 2 - opp. Reel Cinemas - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

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How we score

Rating is each restaurant’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many diners actually left a review, ranked against the other four on this page. Confidence blends the rating with that volume, since a rating built on thousands of reviews carries more certainty than one built on a few hundred. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

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

Prices range widely between food-court counters and sit-down restaurants. These figures come from diners’ self-reported price-per-person amounts on Google Reviews for the restaurants on this page.

Job	Typical price
Food-court combo (Chin Chin, Nine Squares)	AED 1-150 per person
Sit-down Chinese dinner (New Shanghai)	AED 50-100 per person
Upscale dinner or buffet (P.F. Chang’s, 24th St.)	AED 100-350 per person

Compiled August 2026 from diners’ self-reported price-per-person figures on Google Reviews for the restaurants on this page.

Chinese dining across Dubai

Every restaurant on this page sits in or near Downtown Dubai, clustered around Dubai Mall and Sheikh Zayed Road, so a Chinese meal near you is easy to reach whether you’re staying downtown or visiting for the day.

What to ask before you book

Is this a dedicated Chinese menu, or part of a broader Asian or buffet spread?
Do you take reservations, and is outdoor or view seating available?
What’s included in combo meals, and are there vegetarian options?
Do you offer delivery, and through which platforms?
Is there a minimum spend or cover charge for dinner service?
What are the busiest hours to avoid a wait?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

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

How did you choose these Chinese restaurants?

We pulled real Google ratings, review counts, and review text for Chinese restaurants across Dubai, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026. We refresh listings periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is 24th St. World Street Food a Chinese restaurant?

It’s a multi-cuisine buffet at the Dusit Thani Dubai hotel that includes Chinese dishes alongside Korean, Indian, and Middle Eastern stations, rather than a restaurant focused solely on Chinese food.

Which Dubai Chinese restaurant has the most reviews?

P.F. Chang’s at Dubai Mall leads with 13,162 Google reviews, more than double the next closest name on this page, 24th St. World Street Food at 5,424.

The bottom line

For a proven, high-volume sit-down option, P.F. Chang’s 13,000-plus reviews and 4.8 rating make it the safest default in Dubai’s Chinese dining scene. If you want a quick, budget-friendly meal, Chin Chin or Nine Squares at the Dubai Mall food court both edge it out on rating. Either way, most of these spots sit within a short walk of each other in Downtown Dubai, so it’s easy to compare in person.

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