Tender brisket
Brisket is repeatedly described as tender, juicy and smoky, with one reviewer calling it the best brisket they had in Dubai.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - JBR
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Jumeirah Beach Residence is a casual BBQ chain eatery built around house-smoked meats, classic sides and stuffed baked potatoes. Reviews make the tender brisket and generous sharing platters the clearest reasons to stop by, with breakfast burritos and outdoor seating adding variety.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,811 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Short ribs
The beef short ribs are a standout for their smoky flavour, tenderness and quality meat.
Burnt ends
The Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Plate was praised for its crunchy texture and tasty barbecue flavour.
Large portions
Portions can be substantial: one classic plate was too much for one diner, while a 1kg picnic feast fed four adults.
Breakfast burrito
The brisket burrito works well as a filling breakfast, with reviewers highlighting its tender meat, eggs and balanced sauces.
Refillable drinks
Classic lemonade is refillable, and another review mentions bottomless iced tea or lemonade for a little extra.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is available, and a morning reviewer enjoyed the peaceful view and relaxed breakfast setting.
Quick service
One diner reported low wait time, while another said food arrived quickly, useful for a casual meal when you are short on time.
What to Eat at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - JBR 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 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - JBR, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - JBR, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Brisket Net +16
“Had a wonderful experience at Dickey’s Barbeque Pit! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the brisket—it was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with authentic smoky BBQ flavor. The presentation was great, the portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”
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“Had a wonderful experience at Dickey’s Barbeque Pit! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the brisket—it was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with authentic smoky BBQ flavor. The presentation was great, the portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”July 2026
“Best experience having brisket in Dubai! The meat was extremely tasty and fresh, the staff was very kind and receptive with us and the restaurant has fair prices regarding the quality of the food they have.”April 2026
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Beef burnt ends Net +3
“Great food, fast service, amazing staff and simple bill, no complications… the Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Plate was just so tasty and crunchy, and it smells good bbq :) thanks to the superstar chef, Steven, Isuru and the whole staff! You guys made it fun and definitely a meal repeat!”
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“Great food, fast service, amazing staff and simple bill, no complications… the Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Plate was just so tasty and crunchy, and it smells good bbq :) thanks to the superstar chef, Steven, Isuru and the whole staff! You guys made it fun and definitely a meal repeat!”May 2026
“The food was the main character. The brisket was soft and delicious, and so were the burnt ends, wings and the burgers.”May 2026
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Burgers Net +3
“Service was perfect, and the burgers were delicious.”
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“Service was perfect, and the burgers were delicious.”July 2026
“The burger was delicious, and the meat was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Beef short ribs Net +2
“The beef short ribs is the best! Excellent service from Malki. She is very pleasant and very good in explaining the food and drink options.”
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“The beef short ribs is the best! Excellent service from Malki. She is very pleasant and very good in explaining the food and drink options.”June 2026
“The beef short ribs were tender, juicy, and packed with that smoky BBQ flavor you expect from a proper barbecue place.”February 2026
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Picnic feast Net +2
“The Picnic Feast was an absolute feast for me and my partner. Great food! Compared to the quality and size, their prices are very affordable.”
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“The Picnic Feast was an absolute feast for me and my partner. Great food! Compared to the quality and size, their prices are very affordable.”March 2026
“The picnic feast meal was generous and great for sharing — good variety and solid portions. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned, not overly saucy, which I liked.”February 2026
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Short ribs Net +2
“All the food was excellent with the short ribs being a particular highlight, really good quality meat and the best barbecue sauce.”
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“All the food was excellent with the short ribs being a particular highlight, really good quality meat and the best barbecue sauce.”June 2026
“Ahsan is very nice he is assisting us very nice from start to finish and the food was so amazing we glad to come here short ribs and brisket is sooo good. Will come back soon”May 2026
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Wings Net +2
“The food was the main character. The brisket was soft and delicious, and so were the burnt ends, wings and the burgers.”
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“The food was the main character. The brisket was soft and delicious, and so were the burnt ends, wings and the burgers.”May 2026
“Husband's wings were amazing and my daughter and I shared a chicken sandwich, which came pre sliced so sharing was easy.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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Beef brisket burrito Net +1
“Had the beef brisket burrito at Dickey’s and it was really good. Everything tasted fresh and well put together.”
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“Had the beef brisket burrito at Dickey’s and it was really good. Everything tasted fresh and well put together.”June 2026
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Beef brisket burritos Net +1
“The beef brisket burritos was amazingly good.. tender, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the eggs.”
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“The beef brisket burritos was amazingly good.. tender, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the eggs.”February 2026
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Brisket attack Net +1
“It’s been a while since I enjoyed a proper dine in “ brisket attack “.”
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“It’s been a while since I enjoyed a proper dine in “ brisket attack “.”February 2026
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“Husband's wings were amazing and my daughter and I shared a chicken sandwich, which came pre sliced so sharing was easy.”
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“Husband's wings were amazing and my daughter and I shared a chicken sandwich, which came pre sliced so sharing was easy.”December 2025
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Classic plate Net +1
“I ordered the classic plate with beef burnt ends, mac and cheese, and creamy spinach. The portion was very generous, I could not even finish it.”
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“I ordered the classic plate with beef burnt ends, mac and cheese, and creamy spinach. The portion was very generous, I could not even finish it.”March 2026
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Mac & cheese brisket burger Net +1
“They have some nice Brisket Burgers Try there Mac & Cheese brisket burger”
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“They have some nice Brisket Burgers Try there Mac & Cheese brisket burger”July 2026
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Nachos Net +1
“The nachos were superb 👌”
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“The nachos were superb 👌”January 2026
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Sausages Net +1
“The beef brisket and sausages were really good.”
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“The beef brisket and sausages were really good.”June 2026
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Spicy sausage Net +1
“Excellent quality of food. Service is very good. Highly recommended to try their spicy sausage and brisket.”
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“Excellent quality of food. Service is very good. Highly recommended to try their spicy sausage and brisket.”June 2026
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Mac and cheese Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The brisket was perfectly smoked and juicy, ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mac & cheese was the ultimate comfort side.”
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“The brisket was perfectly smoked and juicy, ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mac & cheese was the ultimate comfort side.”November 2025
Drinks 4
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Classic lemonade Net +1
“Their classic lemonade is also refillable and its worth it.”
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“Their classic lemonade is also refillable and its worth it.”June 2026
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Minty green drink Net +1
“The minty green drink was refreshing and balanced out the heaviness of the meat nicely.”
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“The minty green drink was refreshing and balanced out the heaviness of the meat nicely.”February 2026
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Pink lemonade Net +1
“Go for their pink lemonade.”
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“Go for their pink lemonade.”June 2026
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Unlimited lemonade drink Net +1
“The unlimited lemonade drink is amazing”
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“The unlimited lemonade drink is amazing”January 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Caesar salad Net −1
“The Caesar salad was not that good unfortunately.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Caesar salad was not that good unfortunately.”January 2026
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French fries Net −1
“The other sides were adequate, not too great (Mac and cheese, waffle fries and French fries).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The other sides were adequate, not too great (Mac and cheese, waffle fries and French fries).”May 2026
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Waffle fries Net −1
“The other sides were adequate, not too great (Mac and cheese, waffle fries and French fries).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The other sides were adequate, not too great (Mac and cheese, waffle fries and French fries).”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share platters. Consider the Picnic Feast for a group: one reviewer said a 1kg meat platter with 7–8 sides fed four adults.
Try breakfast. For a filling morning meal, order the brisket burrito with eggs; reviewers found it fresh, tender and well balanced.
Go early. Choose outdoor seating early in the day if you want a quieter breakfast and a pleasant view.
Choose lemonade. The classic lemonade is refillable, while another review recommends the pink lemonade; check the drink option when ordering.
Skip Caesar. If choosing sides, consider alternatives to the Caesar salad, which one reviewer found disappointing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
GM - 14, Rimal 2 - Al Mamsha St
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Side quality
One repeat visitor found the mac and cheese, waffle fries and French fries merely adequate rather than standout.
Drink cost
A reviewer felt the drinks or water were more expensive than they should be.
Caesar salad
The Caesar salad was specifically described as disappointing compared with the other dishes.
Rib consistency
One diner found the smoked short ribs overcooked and hard on the outside, despite being tender inside.
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The Bottom Line
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Jumeirah Beach Residence is aimed at diners who want smoky meat in a relaxed, casual setting. The brisket is the strongest recurring draw: reviews describe it as tender, juicy, fresh and properly smoked. Beef short ribs and burnt ends also get specific praise, while the soft brisket burgers give you a less traditional way to order the meat.
Portions are generous. The Picnic Feast, described as roughly 1kg of meat with seven to eight sides, was enough for four adults in one review, making it a practical choice for sharing. Breakfast is worth noting too: the brisket burrito with eggs is described as filling, flavourful and well balanced.
Outdoor seating suits an early breakfast, when one reviewer found the area peaceful and the view enjoyable. Service is a consistent strength, with multiple reviews mentioning helpful menu guidance and attentive table checks. Classic lemonade is refillable, and some reviews mention bottomless iced tea or lemonade for a little extra.
There are a few caveats: one diner found the Caesar salad disappointing, another thought the mac and cheese and fries were only adequate, and smoked short ribs were once reported overcooked on the outside. Drinks or water may also feel pricey to some diners.