Crispy chicken
Reviews regularly describe the chicken as crispy, juicy and tender, including a no-spice version that still had plenty of flavour.
Dave's Hot Chicken Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Dave’s Hot Chicken Dubai Mall is a fast-casual Nashville-style chicken spot in Downtown Dubai, serving sliders, tenders and sandwiches across several spice levels. It is worth considering for crispy chicken, loaded fries and a casual meal with views towards the Dubai Mall ice rink.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,030 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong sliders
The sliders are praised for balancing sauce and pickles with the chicken rather than relying only on heat.
Loaded fries
Top loaded fries are a standout for some diners and are repeatedly mentioned as a worthwhile side.
Ice-rink view
Some seating looks over the Dubai Mall ice rink, giving the casual stop a more interesting setting.
Family friendly
A review describes the venue as kid-friendly, with an elevator and washroom next door and an easy route towards China Town.
Refillable drinks
Unlimited soft-drink refills are mentioned as a useful extra with the meal.
Quick service
Several reviews mention fast ordering and service, which suits a quick stop during a Dubai Mall visit.
What to Eat at Dave's Hot Chicken Dubai Mall 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 Dave's Hot Chicken Dubai Mall, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Dave's Hot Chicken Dubai Mall, 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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Fries Net +4
“The experience was truly wonderful—the service was excellent, and the food was the highlight: delicious, crispy, with tender chicken and very tasty fries.”
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“The experience was truly wonderful—the service was excellent, and the food was the highlight: delicious, crispy, with tender chicken and very tasty fries.”September 2025
“The fries were hot, crispy and soft on the inside while the sauce gave a good touch to the meal.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (27)
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Buffalo chicken Net +1
“Buffalo chicken is just amazing.”
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“Buffalo chicken is just amazing.”June 2026
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Burger meal Net +1
“You paid 50dhs for a burger meal, yet the staff wouldn’t even let you use the tray available on the countee. You had to explain to them it was just to make carrying your order easier. The food was good, but honestly, never again at least not at this branch.”
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“You paid 50dhs for a burger meal, yet the staff wouldn’t even let you use the tray available on the countee. You had to explain to them it was just to make carrying your order easier. The food was good, but honestly, never again at least not at this branch.”April 2026
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Chicken dave’s (medium) Net +1
“For the food, I ordered Chicken Dave’s (medium). They offer a spicy version, but even the medium was spicy enough for me! The chicken was amazing, and the fries were super fresh.”
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“For the food, I ordered Chicken Dave’s (medium). They offer a spicy version, but even the medium was spicy enough for me! The chicken was amazing, and the fries were super fresh.”October 2024
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Chicken popcorn Net +1
“I tried the slider and the chicken popcorn, and honestly, both were out of this world, perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and absolutely addictive 🤩. Every bite was a burst of satisfaction.”
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“I tried the slider and the chicken popcorn, and honestly, both were out of this world, perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and absolutely addictive 🤩. Every bite was a burst of satisfaction.”August 2025
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Chicken slider Net +1
“We tried the chicken slider and the chicken bites. It was so yummy.”
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“We tried the chicken slider and the chicken bites. It was so yummy.”August 2024
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Chicken strips Net +1
“The chicken Strips is super flavorful.”
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“The chicken Strips is super flavorful.”May 2024
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Combo meals Net +1
“We ordered their combo meals and shakes, and the food was absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered their combo meals and shakes, and the food was absolutely delicious.”July 2024
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Dave bites Net +1
“Just tried Hot Loaded Fries from Daves Hot Chicken it was finger licking good if youre a spicy must try their dave bites”
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“Just tried Hot Loaded Fries from Daves Hot Chicken it was finger licking good if youre a spicy must try their dave bites”April 2026
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Dave’s hot chicken Net +1
“It was my first time trying Dave’s hot chicken and it was really good! I was in Dubai mall hunger and stopped to eat, ℹ supper recommended for you 👍🏻”
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“It was my first time trying Dave’s hot chicken and it was really good! I was in Dubai mall hunger and stopped to eat, ℹ supper recommended for you 👍🏻”June 2026
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Daves fried chichen burger Net +1
“Second time visiting this branch, really i enjoyed the daves fried chichen burger with french frise, service very nice " special thank to Mohammed" and fast, sure i will come again😊🌹🌹🌹”
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“Second time visiting this branch, really i enjoyed the daves fried chichen burger with french frise, service very nice " special thank to Mohammed" and fast, sure i will come again😊🌹🌹🌹”December 2025
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Hot chicken Net +1
“Great hot chicken with amazing flavor and perfect crispiness.”
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“Great hot chicken with amazing flavor and perfect crispiness.”July 2026
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Hot chicken tenders Net +1
“We ordered hot chicken tenders and sandwich and share it among 5 people and it was just nice!!”
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“We ordered hot chicken tenders and sandwich and share it among 5 people and it was just nice!!”June 2026
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Hot loaded fries Net +1
“Just tried Hot Loaded Fries from Daves Hot Chicken it was finger licking good if youre a spicy must try their dave bites”
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“Just tried Hot Loaded Fries from Daves Hot Chicken it was finger licking good if youre a spicy must try their dave bites”April 2026
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Hot mozz Net +1
“I especially loved the Hot Mozz,definitely a must-try”
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“I especially loved the Hot Mozz,definitely a must-try”June 2026
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Loaded fries Net +1
“The loaded fries were a game-changer, and the mac & cheese was the ultimate comfort food.”
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“The loaded fries were a game-changer, and the mac & cheese was the ultimate comfort food.”January 2025
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Mac & cheese Net +1
“The loaded fries were a game-changer, and the mac & cheese was the ultimate comfort food.”
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“The loaded fries were a game-changer, and the mac & cheese was the ultimate comfort food.”January 2025
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Mozzarella stick Net +1
“The mozzarella stick with honey was a standout, surprisingly good and easily the best part alongside the chicken when it hit right.”
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“The mozzarella stick with honey was a standout, surprisingly good and easily the best part alongside the chicken when it hit right.”June 2026
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Mozzarella stick with honey Net +1
“The mozzarella stick with honey was a standout, surprisingly good and easily the best part alongside the chicken when it hit right.”
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“The mozzarella stick with honey was a standout, surprisingly good and easily the best part alongside the chicken when it hit right.”June 2026
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Nashville chicken Net +1
“Simply the Best Nashville Chicken in the World! The flavor and quality are unmatched — hands down the best I’ve ever had.”
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“Simply the Best Nashville Chicken in the World! The flavor and quality are unmatched — hands down the best I’ve ever had.”September 2025
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Nashville style hot chicken Net +1
“The best Nashville style hot chicken in Dubai I went there twice in my visit ,the chicken is so tinder and juicy you need to try it yourself.”
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“The best Nashville style hot chicken in Dubai I went there twice in my visit ,the chicken is so tinder and juicy you need to try it yourself.”July 2025
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Slider Net +1
“I tried the slider and the chicken popcorn, and honestly, both were out of this world, perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and absolutely addictive 🤩. Every bite was a burst of satisfaction.”
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“I tried the slider and the chicken popcorn, and honestly, both were out of this world, perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and absolutely addictive 🤩. Every bite was a burst of satisfaction.”August 2025
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Slider meals Net +1
“Had Dave’s for the first time a week ago, got the chicken bites and slider meals and we got it in the second spiciest option. The food was flavorful and spicy to a very tolerable point although that would depend person to person.”
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“Had Dave’s for the first time a week ago, got the chicken bites and slider meals and we got it in the second spiciest option. The food was flavorful and spicy to a very tolerable point although that would depend person to person.”November 2025
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Spicy chicken Net +1
“You can say it’s the best spicy chicken in the world.”
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“You can say it’s the best spicy chicken in the world.”March 2026
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Tenders Net +1
““Dave’s Hot Chicken is a must-visit for spice lovers! 🌶️🔥 The sliders and tenders were perfectly crispy, and the 7 spice levels let you choose your heat adventure.”
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““Dave’s Hot Chicken is a must-visit for spice lovers! 🌶️🔥 The sliders and tenders were perfectly crispy, and the 7 spice levels let you choose your heat adventure.”January 2025
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Top loaded fries Net +1
“In terms of food we ordered burger, chicken and top loaded fries and its all tasteful however top loaded fries is the best for me.”
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“In terms of food we ordered burger, chicken and top loaded fries and its all tasteful however top loaded fries is the best for me.”February 2026
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Two piece tenders extra hot Net +1
“I tried the two piece tenders Extra Hot spice level, speaking of which, DO NOT underestimate the spice levels, be very sure when buying Extra Hot or Reaper, now about price, its somewhat on the higher side, but thats exactly why another reason why Dave's is good, cuz its a niche restaurant, you'll rarely find a Dave's compared to a KFC or McDonalds, the quality and the taste is actually good, definitely worth trying 👍👍👍”
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“I tried the two piece tenders Extra Hot spice level, speaking of which, DO NOT underestimate the spice levels, be very sure when buying Extra Hot or Reaper, now about price, its somewhat on the higher side, but thats exactly why another reason why Dave's is good, cuz its a niche restaurant, you'll rarely find a Dave's compared to a KFC or McDonalds, the quality and the taste is actually good, definitely worth trying 👍👍👍”December 2025
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Dave’s #1 combo Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered Dave’s #1 combo with a mozzarella stick, ranch, and pickles from Dave’s Hot Chicken GCC (89 AED total). The chicken was well cooked with a good spice level that had a nice kick without being overwhelming. The main issue was temperature, it arrived cold, which took away from the experience and made it feel like it needed to be eaten fresh in-store.”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Daves's #3 Net −1
“It's nice, we ordered daves's #3 I guess the more spicy you order the more powder spices they put 😅 although I ordered Normal but it was so powdery 😅 I think i will give it another try, let's see how will it taste if I ordered the original taste 🤔 i am curious to know”
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Critical review excerpts
“It's nice, we ordered daves's #3 I guess the more spicy you order the more powder spices they put 😅 although I ordered Normal but it was so powdery 😅 I think i will give it another try, let's see how will it taste if I ordered the original taste 🤔 i am curious to know”March 2026
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Reaper Net −1
“If you wanna be just the superhero in the group, dont do it with the reaper one, you have no idea at all how spicy it is, it burns for ages even if you take a small bite.”
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“If you wanna be just the superhero in the group, dont do it with the reaper one, you have no idea at all how spicy it is, it burns for ages even if you take a small bite.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Start mild. If you are new, avoid Extra Hot or Reaper initially; reviewers warn that the hottest option can burn for a long time.
Visit off-peak. Plan around busy periods if you need a table, since queues and limited seating are recurring complaints.
Eat in-store. For the best temperature, eat the chicken fresh at the branch rather than relying on delivery.
Try honey. Add honey to the chicken if you want a sweet counterpoint to the seasoning and spice.
Use the view. If you find a seat by the edge, the ice-rink-facing tables add something to a quick mall meal.
Ask for sauces. Extra sauce and pickles are useful for adjusting the balance to your taste, especially with spicy chicken.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall - 2 Financial Ctr St
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 – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Limited seating
There are few tables, and several diners had to wait for a seat or found the branch crowded and noisy.
Price concerns
Some customers consider the pricing high for the portion size or compared with similar fast-food options.
Temperature issues
One delivery order arrived cold, while another diner found the fries less hot than expected during a busy period.
Uneven cooking
One customer reported that parts of the chicken seemed undercooked and had an unpleasant texture.
Powdery seasoning
A review found the seasoning powdery even at the normal spice level, while another compared the flavour to spicy Cheetos powder.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
89 AED
Dave’s #1 combo with a mozzarella stick, ranch, and pickles
“I ordered Dave’s #1 combo with a mozzarella stick, ranch, and pickles from Dave’s Hot Chicken GCC (89 AED total)”Google review · June 2026
18 AED
strawberry lemonade slushie
“A strawberry lemonade slushie and other flavors cost 18 AED”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dave’s Hot Chicken Dubai Mall is a fast-casual stop for Nashville-style chicken, with sliders, tenders, sandwiches and chicken bites served at selectable heat levels. The chicken is often described as crispy, juicy and tender, while the sliders stand out for their sauce-and-pickle balance. Top loaded fries and mac & cheese are useful side choices, and some seating looks across to the Dubai Mall ice rink.
The spice menu ranges from no spice to very hot choices, but the warnings about Extra Hot and Reaper are worth taking seriously. A no-spice order was still praised for flavour, while another diner found even medium spicy. Honey, pickles and extra sauce can help adjust the meal.
Unlimited soft-drink refills are another frequently appreciated extra. Expect a busy, informal setting rather than a relaxed dining room. Reviews mention very few tables, queues, crowding and occasional noise, so off-peak timing matters if you want to sit.
Food quality is generally well received, though one delivery arrived cold and one visit raised concerns about undercooked chicken. Prices also divide opinion: some find them reasonable, while others consider the portions expensive. Families may appreciate the kid-friendly layout and nearby elevator and washroom.