Fountain Views
Outdoor tables offer views of the Dubai Fountain show, with some diners also seeing Burj Khalifa lights and lasers.
Ana Restaurant
Downtown Dubai
Ana is an Emirati-and-international fusion restaurant on Level 1 of Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, near The Waterfall. Reviews point to dishes such as Machbous Hessa and butter chicken pasta, along with a terrace where diners can watch the fountains.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,546 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Emirati Fusion
The menu blends local Emirati flavours with international dishes and modern twists, giving first-time diners an approachable introduction to the cuisine.
Machbous Hessa
Machbous Hessa is a standout for its strongly authentic flavour and is one of the clearest dishes to seek out.
Warm Service
Multiple reviews describe attentive service, with staff answering menu questions patiently and offering thoughtful hospitality.
Modern Interior
The restaurant combines modern décor with a cosy, elegant atmosphere that suits both relaxed meals and occasions.
Coffee Drinks
Drinks receive strong feedback, including a Spanish Latte served with ice cream and coffee described as especially good by one visitor.
Thoughtful Extras
Some diners received complimentary Arabic tea, welcome drinks, mini perfumes or Arabic perfume as part of the hospitality.
What to Eat at Ana Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Ana Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Ana Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Burrata truffle hommus Net +2
“We ordered the burrata truffle hommus which came with pillowing buns, mubhar chicken and butter chicken. 10/10 do not miss out.”
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“We ordered the burrata truffle hommus which came with pillowing buns, mubhar chicken and butter chicken. 10/10 do not miss out.”March 2026
“Can highly recommend especially the Truffle Burrata Hummus - so super tasty - the only quibble is that there is so little burrata in it, not like in the photo on the menu.”December 2024
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Butter chicken pasta Net +2
“Visited Ana Restaurant located on the 1st floor of Dubai Mall, and it was such a lovely first experience with Emirati cuisine ✨ I tried their butter chicken pasta, and honestly, it was incredibly good—rich, creamy, and full of flavor with a perfect fusion twist. Every bite was comforting and satisfying.”
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“Visited Ana Restaurant located on the 1st floor of Dubai Mall, and it was such a lovely first experience with Emirati cuisine ✨ I tried their butter chicken pasta, and honestly, it was incredibly good—rich, creamy, and full of flavor with a perfect fusion twist. Every bite was comforting and satisfying.”May 2026
“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”July 2026
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Smoky eggplant Net +2
“The smoked egg plant dish is also delicious. Creamy and fresh.”
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“The smoked egg plant dish is also delicious. Creamy and fresh.”November 2024
“The Smoky Eggplant had a perfect balance of taste, while the Eggplant Beef Fatteh was absolutely outstanding.”October 2025
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Tiramisu cake Net +2
“Also recommend the tiramisu.”
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“Also recommend the tiramisu.”May 2026
“There was also dessert, which is a hazelnut chocolate lava cake and this tiramisu cake which they gave a small cup of coffee to drizzle over it. The lava cake was abit toi sweet for me, but the tiramisu is perfect!”January 2026
Honorable mentions (28)
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Beef machbous Net +1
“Emirati food with a twist that is not over the top. Had the Kale Salad, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Chicken and Haloumi and Chicken Shawerma Twins which was so tender. For mains had the Beef Machbous which I highly recommend.”
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“Emirati food with a twist that is not over the top. Had the Kale Salad, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Chicken and Haloumi and Chicken Shawerma Twins which was so tender. For mains had the Beef Machbous which I highly recommend.”April 2025
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Beetroot tabbouleh Net +1
“The Beetroot Tabbouleh were fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor — both highly recommended.”
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“The Beetroot Tabbouleh were fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor — both highly recommended.”October 2025
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Chicken mbahar Net +1
“I genuinely look forward to visiting every time I travel there, especially for their Chicken Mbahar and kibbeh — both are always excellent.”
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“I genuinely look forward to visiting every time I travel there, especially for their Chicken Mbahar and kibbeh — both are always excellent.”July 2026
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Chicken musakhan fatteh Net +1
“The Chicken Musakhan Fatteh, and Mix Grill were good but not exceptional.”
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“The Chicken Musakhan Fatteh, and Mix Grill were good but not exceptional.”October 2025
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Chicken shawerma twins Net +1
“Emirati food with a twist that is not over the top. Had the Kale Salad, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Chicken and Haloumi and Chicken Shawerma Twins which was so tender. For mains had the Beef Machbous which I highly recommend.”
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“Emirati food with a twist that is not over the top. Had the Kale Salad, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Chicken and Haloumi and Chicken Shawerma Twins which was so tender. For mains had the Beef Machbous which I highly recommend.”April 2025
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Chicken soup Net +1
“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”
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“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”July 2026
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Chocolate velvet dessert Net +1
“The Umm Ali dessert was my favourite dish, while for my friend it was the Chocolate Velvet dessert.”
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“The Umm Ali dessert was my favourite dish, while for my friend it was the Chocolate Velvet dessert.”December 2024
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Eggplant beef fatteh Net +1
“The Smoky Eggplant had a perfect balance of taste, while the Eggplant Beef Fatteh was absolutely outstanding.”
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“The Smoky Eggplant had a perfect balance of taste, while the Eggplant Beef Fatteh was absolutely outstanding.”October 2025
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Flatbread Net +1
“The flatbread was so delicious on its own!”
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“The flatbread was so delicious on its own!”November 2025
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Jalapeño hummus Net +1
“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”
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“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”July 2026
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Kibbeh Net +1
“I genuinely look forward to visiting every time I travel there, especially for their Chicken Mbahar and kibbeh — both are always excellent.”
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“I genuinely look forward to visiting every time I travel there, especially for their Chicken Mbahar and kibbeh — both are always excellent.”July 2026
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Lentils soup Net +1
“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”
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“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”July 2026
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Machboos laham Net +1
“Ana is my go to when I crave for Machboos Laham. Apart from their very delicious food, their service is top notch.”
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“Ana is my go to when I crave for Machboos Laham. Apart from their very delicious food, their service is top notch.”October 2025
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Machbous hessa Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was the Machbous Hessa — shockingly delicious and bursting with authentic flavor.”
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“The highlight of the meal was the Machbous Hessa — shockingly delicious and bursting with authentic flavor.”October 2025
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Meat machbos Net +1
“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”
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“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”July 2026
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Mix grill Net +1
“The Chicken Musakhan Fatteh, and Mix Grill were good but not exceptional.”
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“The Chicken Musakhan Fatteh, and Mix Grill were good but not exceptional.”October 2025
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Mubhar chicken Net +1
“We ordered the burrata truffle hommus which came with pillowing buns, mubhar chicken and butter chicken. 10/10 do not miss out.”
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“We ordered the burrata truffle hommus which came with pillowing buns, mubhar chicken and butter chicken. 10/10 do not miss out.”March 2026
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Mushroom pasta Net +1
“Went here with my family, we had an amazing dinner, the main course was the mushroom pasta and this chicken dish that was mixed with cheese, giving it this chewy and bouncy texture. The pasta was very creamy, like Carbonara with mushrooms and vege.”
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“Went here with my family, we had an amazing dinner, the main course was the mushroom pasta and this chicken dish that was mixed with cheese, giving it this chewy and bouncy texture. The pasta was very creamy, like Carbonara with mushrooms and vege.”January 2026
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Mushroom risotto Net +1
“the shrimps was great - the mushroom risotto is really recommended.”
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“the shrimps was great - the mushroom risotto is really recommended.”November 2024
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Pistachio kebabs Net +1
“Now coming to the food.. the short rib hummus, pistachio kebabs and steak with orange sauce was exceptional. A must try”
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“Now coming to the food.. the short rib hummus, pistachio kebabs and steak with orange sauce was exceptional. A must try”August 2025
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Scalloped scallops Net +1
“💖The menu offers a delightful blend of local and international flavors, including standout dishes such as scalloped scallops and slow cooked shoulder of lamb.”
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“💖The menu offers a delightful blend of local and international flavors, including standout dishes such as scalloped scallops and slow cooked shoulder of lamb.”July 2024
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Short rib hummus Net +1
“Now coming to the food.. the short rib hummus, pistachio kebabs and steak with orange sauce was exceptional. A must try”
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“Now coming to the food.. the short rib hummus, pistachio kebabs and steak with orange sauce was exceptional. A must try”August 2025
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Shrimp sambusa Net +1
“Shrimp sambusa here is really good. The Yoyo dessert is very lotus which is amazing !”
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“Shrimp sambusa here is really good. The Yoyo dessert is very lotus which is amazing !”July 2024
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Slow cooked shoulder of lamb Net +1
“💖The menu offers a delightful blend of local and international flavors, including standout dishes such as scalloped scallops and slow cooked shoulder of lamb.”
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“💖The menu offers a delightful blend of local and international flavors, including standout dishes such as scalloped scallops and slow cooked shoulder of lamb.”July 2024
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Spicy coriander hummus Net +1
“Order the spicy coriander hummus, very good! It’s a little spicy, very smooth w slight coriander flavor. Serve with fresh mini pita bread.”
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“Order the spicy coriander hummus, very good! It’s a little spicy, very smooth w slight coriander flavor. Serve with fresh mini pita bread.”November 2024
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Steak with orange sauce Net +1
“Now coming to the food.. the short rib hummus, pistachio kebabs and steak with orange sauce was exceptional. A must try”
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“Now coming to the food.. the short rib hummus, pistachio kebabs and steak with orange sauce was exceptional. A must try”August 2025
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Umm ali dessert Net +1
“The Umm Ali dessert was my favourite dish, while for my friend it was the Chocolate Velvet dessert.”
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“The Umm Ali dessert was my favourite dish, while for my friend it was the Chocolate Velvet dessert.”December 2024
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Yoyo dessert Net +1
“Shrimp sambusa here is really good. The Yoyo dessert is very lotus which is amazing !”
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“Shrimp sambusa here is really good. The Yoyo dessert is very lotus which is amazing !”July 2024
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Coffee Net +2
“The coffee is delicious so if you’re a coffee lover definitely have to visit!”
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“The coffee is delicious so if you’re a coffee lover definitely have to visit!”October 2025
“The drinks and coffee were also top-notch, complementing the overall experience perfectly.”October 2024
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Arabic tea Net +1
“At the end of our meal, they served us complimentary Arabic Tea (heavenly scent and taste) and also asked us to wear on Arabic perfume (for free) since it’s part of their tradition!”
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“At the end of our meal, they served us complimentary Arabic Tea (heavenly scent and taste) and also asked us to wear on Arabic perfume (for free) since it’s part of their tradition!”September 2025
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Mojito passion Net +1
“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”
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“Second visit we ordered chicken soup was delicious jalapeño hummus good butter chicken was fine and meat machbos good with tasty drinks mojito passion and pineapple”July 2026
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Saffron chai Net +1
“I also had the saffron chai, which was warm, aromatic, and beautifully infused with delicate flavors—such a perfect pairing with the meal.”
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“I also had the saffron chai, which was warm, aromatic, and beautifully infused with delicate flavors—such a perfect pairing with the meal.”May 2026
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Spanish latte Net +1
“I especially recommend trying the Spanish Latte. It came with a scoop of ice cream, which was a little unusual, but it worked surprisingly well and made the drink even creamier and more flavourful.”
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“I especially recommend trying the Spanish Latte. It came with a scoop of ice cream, which was a little unusual, but it worked surprisingly well and made the drink even creamier and more flavourful.”July 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Cold pita Net −1
“Excellent service and immaculate dining atmosphere, waiters such aa Derrick offered to deliver multiple bowls of pita bread on the house and even offered to replace cold pita with warm, freshly baked ones.”
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“Excellent service and immaculate dining atmosphere, waiters such aa Derrick offered to deliver multiple bowls of pita bread on the house and even offered to replace cold pita with warm, freshly baked ones.”May 2026
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Fattoush Net −1
“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”
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Critical review excerpts
“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”July 2026
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Hazelnut chocolate lava cake Net −1
“There was also dessert, which is a hazelnut chocolate lava cake and this tiramisu cake which they gave a small cup of coffee to drizzle over it. The lava cake was abit toi sweet for me, but the tiramisu is perfect!”
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Critical review excerpts
“There was also dessert, which is a hazelnut chocolate lava cake and this tiramisu cake which they gave a small cup of coffee to drizzle over it. The lava cake was abit toi sweet for me, but the tiramisu is perfect!”January 2026
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Kunafah Net −1
“Kunafah was fresh yet not authentic.”
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“Kunafah was fresh yet not authentic.”February 2026
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Steak with lemon and sesame Net −1
“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”
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Critical review excerpts
“This time we ordered chicken butter pasta it was good 7/10 steak with lemon and sesame was quite good didn’t taste the lemon sauce it was sweet didn’t like it 5/10 lentils soup was good 9/10 fattoush was fine but the lettuce and cucumber not very fresh 6/10 the juices was good it is expensive restaurant”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Peaks. Try visiting outside busy periods or allow extra time, since one diner reported a wait of more than half an hour.
Check Terrace. If fountain views are your priority, ask about working umbrellas before choosing an outdoor table.
Order Machbous. For a distinctly local choice, consider Machbous Hessa, which one review called exceptionally authentic and flavourful.
Try Spanish Latte. The Spanish Latte comes with a scoop of ice cream, an unusual combination that one diner found creamier and more flavourful.
Ask Recommendations. If Emirati food is unfamiliar, ask the team for guidance; one diner received dish suggestions they later enjoyed.
Check Discounts. Fazza members can look for the reported 15% discount when the bill exceeds 400 AED.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Waterfall Area, The Dubai Mall - First Floor - opposite to Jashanmal
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
The restaurant can be very crowded, with one review reporting a waiting list of more than 30 minutes.
Small Portions
One diner found the portions a little small despite enjoying the food.
Freshness Issue
A review found the lettuce and cucumber in the fattoush less fresh than expected.
Terrace Shade
Terrace tables were unusable during strong sun when the umbrellas were unavailable.
Price Concerns
At least one diner considered the restaurant expensive, despite rating several dishes positively.
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The Bottom Line
Ana is a Dubai Mall restaurant on Level 1 near The Waterfall, serving Emirati cuisine with international and modern-fusion touches. You can order local favourites such as Machbous Hessa or Chicken Mbahar, then finish with tiramisu or a coffee drink. The outdoor side is a draw for fountain views, while the interior is modern, warm and generally described as cosy.
The strongest reason to consider Ana is the combination of food and hospitality. Reviews praise the authentic flavour of Machbous Hessa, the creamy butter chicken pasta, well-seasoned charcoal-grilled meats and fresh, carefully presented dishes. Staff are often described as attentive and patient with menu questions, and some visits included complimentary Arabic tea, welcome drinks or perfume.
There are a few practical caveats. The restaurant can be crowded, with one reported wait of more than half an hour. Portions felt small to one diner, and another found the fattoush vegetables less fresh than expected.
Terrace seating may depend on working umbrellas, so check before settling outside in the sun. For value, one review reports Fazza members receiving 15% off bills above 400 AED. If you are unsure what to choose, ask for guidance, especially if this is your first Emirati meal.