Al Hallab

Name: Al Hallab
Address: The Dubai Mall - Second floor, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143308828

Downtown Dubai

Lebanese restaurant Open now 04 330 8828

Al Hallab is a classic Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, located at The Dubai Mall with a terrace overlooking the fountains. Reviews point to well-prepared grilled meats and shawarma, plus a relaxed outdoor setting for watching the Dubai Fountain show over a meal.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

8,164 ratings

Call Website Directions

The Good Stuff

Showing 2 of 6

Fountain views

Outdoor terrace tables can overlook the Dubai Fountain show, with some reviews also noting Burj Khalifa views.

Grilled meats

The lamb grill is praised for being soft, juicy and smoky, while mixed grills and shish tawook also perform well.

Let's go!

What to Eat at Al Hallab

These items at Al Hallab got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Chicken shawarma Net +2

“On a positive note, aside from the soup, the salad and chicken shawarma were quite tasty. However, the service experience overshadowed the quality of the food.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Arabian feast Net +1

“We did the Arabian Feast and they just brought out a bunch of stuff. Everything was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend stopping here for a taste!”
Beiruti hummus Net +1

“• Beiruti Hummus: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) – smooth, rich, and delicious.”
Chicken and eggplant makloubeh Net +1

“While the arayes wasn't really to my taste, the chicken and eggplant makloubeh and the falafel platter were absolutely delicious.”
Chicken shawarma sandwich Net +1

“We had the chicken shawarma sandwich and the shawarma with hummus, and both were absolutely delicious.”
Clay-pot baked eggs Net +1

“Hot & Savory: The clay-pot baked eggs with spiced minced meat were cooked beautifully, rich, and paired perfectly with their fresh selection of cheeses, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.”
Creamy chicken soup Net +1

“The creamy chicken soup was good, it was creamy and good to have.”
Crispy chicken wings Net +1

“Our menu order included Shawarma which was conveniently mixed to save us choosing between chicken and beef, the best fabulous crispy chicken wings I can remember tasting and of course some sweets to finish off.”
Date salad Net +1

“The date salad was a fun and interesting new flavor.”
Falafel platter Net +1

“While the arayes wasn't really to my taste, the chicken and eggplant makloubeh and the falafel platter were absolutely delicious.”
Fatteh Net +1

“The Classics: The Foul Moudammas and Fatteh were incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and topped with fresh greens and pine nuts.”
Fattoush Net +1

“I really loved the fattoush, it was fresh and very flavorful.”
Foul moudammas Net +1

“The Classics: The Foul Moudammas and Fatteh were incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and topped with fresh greens and pine nuts.”
Fried lamb balls Net +1

“In particular, the fried lamb balls and the kebabs were fantastic.”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“The grilled prawns were exceptionally fresh and perfectly marinated, making them one of the best I’ve had.”
Hummus Net +1

“The meat is tender the hummus is tasty.”
Lamb grill Net +1

“The lamb grill was outstanding – incredibly soft, juicy, and packed with a delicious smoky flavour that made it one of the best grilled lamb dishes I’ve had.”
Mix grill platter Net +1

“• Mix Grill Platter: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) – perfectly cooked, flavorful, and juicy.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Excellent Lebanese cuisine with authentic flavors and elegant presentation. The mixed grill and desserts were outstanding. Great service and a perfect spot.”
Muhalabia Net +1

“• Muhalabia: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) – an excellent dessert, creamy and refreshing.”
Mushroom soup Net +1

“I enjoyed the mushroom soup - so creamy! And the salad.”
Sesame-crusted ka'ak Net +1

“Freshly Baked Delights: The sesame-crusted Ka'ak filled with warm, melting cheese was an absolute highlight, alongside perfectly folded, golden manousheh/pastries.”
Set menu Net +1

“Delicious food (recommend the set menu so you do not need to choose - great selection of mezze - and quantities are large), friendly and fast service, comfortable interior and great views of the burj khalifa from the balcony. Can really recommend to sit outside in winter”
Shawarma Net +1

“Our menu order included Shawarma which was conveniently mixed to save us choosing between chicken and beef, the best fabulous crispy chicken wings I can remember tasting and of course some sweets to finish off.”
Shawarma with hummus Net +1

“We had the chicken shawarma sandwich and the shawarma with hummus, and both were absolutely delicious.”
Shish tawook chicken Net +1

“The shish tawook chicken was perfectly grilled and very tasty.”
Spiced rice with meat and sauce Net +1

“The spiced rice with meat and sauce was also outstanding—beautifully cooked, tender, and packed with authentic flavors.”
Stuffed lamb rice Net +1

“The stuffed lamb rice was subtle and filled with lamb flavor.”
Stuffed lamb rice meal Net +1

“I had stuffed lamb rice meal with soup and desert.”
Umm ali Net +1

“For desert we had umm ali which was also yum.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Arayes Net −1

“While the arayes wasn't really to my taste, the chicken and eggplant makloubeh and the falafel platter were absolutely delicious.”
Falafel Net −1

“• Falafel: ⭐️ (1/5) – unfortunately too oily and burnt, with oil fully absorbed inside.”
Falafel plate Net −1

“Today I ordered falafel plate, it was over fried and very dry, and taste like was cooked in a very old oil.”
Raw lamb Net −1

“Attempted to try the raw lamb - it’s well mixed, but kind of dry and not very flavorful.”
Spicy potatoes Net −1

“Spicy potatoes was very dry and taste like fried in very old oil”

Tips for a Better Visit

Showing 2 of 4

Book ahead. Reserve in advance if you want a table, especially at busy times; one review explicitly recommends advance booking.

Choose outdoors. For fountain and Burj Khalifa views, ask for an outdoor table; winter was specifically recommended for balcony seating.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The Dubai Mall - Second floor

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 330 8828

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 12:45 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 12:45 AM

Get directions

Common Concerns

Showing 2 of 5

Falafel quality

Falafel was described as over-fried, dry, oily and burnt in separate visits; one review also reported stale-tasting fried potatoes.

Service delays

One visit had longer-than-expected waits for both the food and the bill, despite polite service.

DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Al Hallab is a spacious Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai at The Dubai Mall, with a terrace known for Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa views. It suits a meal after shopping, a family gathering or a dinner where the setting matters as much as the food. Outdoor seating is the main draw, especially in winter and around the fountain show.

The menu has plenty of dependable starting points. Reviews specifically praise the chicken shawarma sandwich, grilled prawns, lamb grill and mixed grill platter. Lebanese breakfast is another strong angle, with foul moudammas, fatteh, ka'ak, manousheh and clay-pot baked eggs mentioned positively.

Fattoush, hummus and Levantine sweets also receive good feedback, while portions are described as generous. Service is often attentive and welcoming, but it is not perfectly consistent: one visit involved slow food and billing, another found cold soup, and a returning diner reported a decline in Iftar quality. Falafel has drawn particularly sharp criticism for being oily, dry or burnt.

Reservations may come with a pricey set menu, while à la carte ordering was reported to be for walk-ins only. Book ahead and confirm terrace availability if the view is important.