Asador de Aranda

Name: Asador de Aranda
Address: The Address Downtown Burj Dubai - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145476444

Downtown Dubai

Spanish restaurant Open now 04 547 6444

Asador de Aranda is a Spanish restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for traditional grilled meats and Spanish dishes. Reviews especially point to its tender lamb, generous brunch menus and warm, softly lit setting, making it a place to consider for a relaxed dinner or celebration near Dubai Mall.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

3,108 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Tender lamb

Lamb is the clearest standout, with reviewers praising the shoulder, shank, legs and chops for tenderness and flavour.

Great croquetas

The croquetas are repeatedly singled out, including one reviewer’s favourite dish and another’s pick for the best in Dubai.

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What to Eat at Asador de Aranda

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Asador de Aranda, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

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Croquettes Net +3

“Had an early dinner at Asador de Aranda and everything was just perfect! ALL the food was amazing, but the real stars were the croquetas, honestly the best I’ve ever had.. and the lamb, which is a must-try! Super tender, smooth, and full of flavor, definitely a 5-star dish.”
Seafood pasta Net +2

“We had lamb, beef and seafood pasta, loved every dishes.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Empanadas Net +1

“Everything was so fresh and flavorful 👌🏽The empanadas were something else. We loved the goat cheese salad, empanadas and the steak.”
1/4 Lamb legs Net +1

“We tried the Sole Fish, 1/4 Lamb Legs, Lamb Chops, Beef Wagyu, and El Chuleton — every single dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Artichokes salad Net +1

“Wagyu and the artichokes salad were incredible. One of the best empanadas in town as well.”
Baby lamb Net +1

“Amazing meal and great service. Thank you Layla! Great baby lamb. For for the set menu. Next time we ate the seafood pasta and it was amazing!”
Barbecued lamb shank Net +1

“The salad & barbecued lamb shank was excellent.”
Birthday cake Net +1

“The restaurant also surprised me with a complimentary birthday cake, which was such a lovely gesture and made the celebration even more special.”
Brunch menu Net +1

“We ordered the brunch menu, and it was absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious and perfectly portioned for two—just the right amount without the overwhelming feel of a buffet.”
Cheese cake Net +1

“Cheese cake was just the perfect cherry on top.”
El chuleton Net +1

“We tried the Sole Fish, 1/4 Lamb Legs, Lamb Chops, Beef Wagyu, and El Chuleton — every single dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Goat cheese salad Net +1

“Everything was so fresh and flavorful 👌🏽The empanadas were something else. We loved the goat cheese salad, empanadas and the steak.”
Iberian ham Net +1

“I had the paella, croquettes, and Iberian ham, and everything was delicious.”
Iftar set menu Net +1

“The food is excellent and their Iftar set menu elevates the benchmark.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“We tried the Sole Fish, 1/4 Lamb Legs, Lamb Chops, Beef Wagyu, and El Chuleton — every single dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Lamb shoulder Net +1

“Especially the lamb shoulder. Best I’ve ever tried.”
Patatas bravas Net +1

“This tiny paella with ONE oyster is 100 DHS !!! And it was more of a risotto than a paella if I gave it two stars it was for the Patatas Bravas that were slightly okayish.”
Pumkin Net +1

“Both soups were superb, the pumkin is hot and smooth and the tomato was cold and delicious.”
Ribeye steak Net +1

“We ordered the ribeye steak, and it was cooked perfectly—tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”
Royal asado experience Net +1

“Tried the Royal Asado Experience and it was excellent.”
Royal asador Net +1

“Royal Asador perfect”
Seafood rice caldoso Net +1

“The best part is the seafood rice Caldoso. Tasty and seafood is very fresh.”
Sole fish Net +1

“We tried the Sole Fish, 1/4 Lamb Legs, Lamb Chops, Beef Wagyu, and El Chuleton — every single dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Spanish omelette Net +1

“The only reason the rating is not lower is because we loved the bread and olive oil, and Spanish omelette is great.”
Steak Net +1

“The shrimps with the garlic sauce are incredible and the steak was perfectly medium well as we ordered and super tender.”
Tomato Net +1

“Both soups were superb, the pumkin is hot and smooth and the tomato was cold and delicious.”
Weekend brunch menu Net +1

“We had the weekend brunch menu for dinner at Asador de Aranda and it was phenomenal. Every single item was bursting with flavor and felt very authentic. The quality of the food and the attention to detail truly stood out. The brunch provided so much food that we even had to skip some items, and we were still extremely full, definitely worth the price. A small tip for visitors: although the restaurant is listed as the Address Hotel, it is not directly inside the hotel. You need to walk down the valet ramp and head to the lower level to reach it, or get dropped off directly in front on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd. A word of advice: the calamari was extremely over-salted and the steak was slightly salty in some parts. Perhaps the restaurant can look into this so it does not happen again.”
Paella Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I had the paella, croquettes, and Iberian ham, and everything was delicious.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Black angus ribeye Net −1

“We ordered Black Angus Ribeye, actually the quality is plain, really so so. The Ribeye is thin, and we have already asked for making it medium, two of them cooked well done.”
Calamari Net −1

“A word of advice: the calamari was extremely over-salted and the steak was slightly salty in some parts. Perhaps the restaurant can look into this so it does not happen again.”
Empanadilla de wagyu Net −1

“The Empanadilla de Wagyu was so dry !!”
Lamp chops Net −1

“Well this restaurant overcooked our lamp chops, which explains why the food took so long to come.”
Saturday brunch Net −1

“We did the Saturday brunch. Portions were generous and the price, especially on Entertainer, is hard to beat. Unfortunately the food was incredibly under-seasoned and generally a bit bland.”
Spanish castilla red Net −1

“As for the wine selection, it was disappointing—an overly sweet white Argentine wine, a Spanish Castilla red that tasted and smelled off, and the only decent option (Frontera from Chile) was conveniently “out of stock.””

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Overly sweet white argentine wine Net −1

“As for the wine selection, it was disappointing—an overly sweet white Argentine wine, a Spanish Castilla red that tasted and smelled off, and the only decent option (Frontera from Chile) was conveniently “out of stock.””

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve shank. If you specifically want lamb shank, ask ahead: one diner was initially told only leg was available and that shanks should be reserved.

Check location. If arriving through the Address Hotel listing, look for the lower level via the valet ramp or request drop-off on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The Address Downtown Burj Dubai - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 547 6444

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

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Common Concerns

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Uneven service

Service was attentive in many visits but noticeably slow or absent in others, including one table left waiting more than 10 minutes.

Cooking errors

Some diners reported overcooked lamb chops or ribeye ordered medium arriving well done.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

almost 250 AED

Tiny meal

“And this tiny meal for almost 250 AED”

Google review · January 2025

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The Bottom Line

Asador de Aranda is a Spanish restaurant in Downtown Dubai with a menu that leans towards roasted and grilled meats. Lamb is the main draw: reviewers praise the lamb shoulder, lamb shank, lamb legs and chops, while the croquetas, Wagyu and seafood rice Caldoso also receive specific approval. The restaurant’s warm, softly lit atmosphere works for dinners, gatherings and celebrations.

Brunch can be excellent value when a deal applies, with portions large enough for leftovers. A Royal Asado Experience was reported at AED 299 using Entertainer, and one reviewer found the Saturday brunch price hard to beat with the same offer. Careem and Dine Out BOGO deals were also mentioned for Iftar and dinner.

Valet parking was reported at AED 33 for three hours. There is some inconsistency behind the strong overall reputation. 5-hour brunch delay or had dishes arrive overcooked.

Seasoning also varies: one brunch was called bland, while another reviewer found calamari and parts of the steak too salty. If a particular lamb cut matters, reserve it ahead and confirm the dish’s cooking and timing.