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Drift Burgers
Jumeirah
Drift Burgers is a gourmet hamburger restaurant in Jumeirah, with 100% Angus beef burgers and daily baked potato buns. Reviews point to a relaxed beachside meal featuring fresh, juicy burgers, crispy fries and named favourites such as the Mushroom Truffle burger and Drift Lovers.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
377 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beach setting
The Kite Beach location puts your meal right by the beach, giving the restaurant a casual burger-shack feel.
Gluten-free
One review says both burgers and the fries were prepared gluten free, a useful option for diners avoiding gluten.
Vegetarian options
A vegetarian reviewer says the menu worked well alongside a non-vegetarian order for her son.
Crispy sides
Fries are described as crispy and delicious, while the loaded fries were noted for their cheese and indulgent topping.
Welcoming service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as friendly, professional and attentive, including patiently answering questions and checking on customers.
Clean atmosphere
A detailed visit described the restaurant as welcoming, clean and energetic, with a cool vibe that encouraged diners to stay.
What to Eat at Drift Burgers 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 Drift Burgers, 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.
These items at Drift Burgers got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Drift lovers Net +2
“❤️ I ordered Drift Lovers! It is very good and recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“❤️ I ordered Drift Lovers! It is very good and recommended!”June 2024
“i tried the Drift Lovers and it is absolutely amazing the atmosphere and the staff are very friendly”March 2024
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Fries Net +2
“The fries were crispy and delicious, and the sauces complemented the meal perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“The fries were crispy and delicious, and the sauces complemented the meal perfectly.”May 2026
“Delicious burgers and fries and the service made it and I will return.”March 2025
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Db bacon Net +1
“We’ve been going here every Friday to get DB bacon which is so amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“We’ve been going here every Friday to get DB bacon which is so amazing.”March 2025
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Loaded fries Net +1
“I also tried the loaded fries — crispy, cheesy, and just the right amount of indulgent.”
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Review excerpts
“I also tried the loaded fries — crispy, cheesy, and just the right amount of indulgent.”July 2025
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Mushroom truffle burger Net +1
“We had his Mushroom Truffle burger...highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“We had his Mushroom Truffle burger...highly recommended.”March 2025
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Waffles Net +1
“Javis was amazing, the waffles and burgers were delicious and the service was 10/10. I'm very happy with how my date night went with my boyfriend, thank you Drift Burgers and thank you Javis!”
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Review excerpts
“Javis was amazing, the waffles and burgers were delicious and the service was 10/10. I'm very happy with how my date night went with my boyfriend, thank you Drift Burgers and thank you Javis!”October 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Classic cheese burger Net −1
“I tried classic cheese burger nothing special at all .. the taste of meat very strong Service fast Good location Friendly staff”
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Critical review excerpts
“I tried classic cheese burger nothing special at all .. the taste of meat very strong Service fast Good location Friendly staff”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try truffle. If you want a named speciality, consider the Mushroom Truffle burger, which one reviewer specifically recommended.
Consider gluten-free. Ask about gluten-free preparation if needed: a review says both burgers and the fries were made gluten free.
Try loaded fries. For a more indulgent side, the loaded fries were described as crispy and cheesy.
Check the cook. Check your burger when it arrives, since one customer reported an overcooked burger that was not replaced.
Try Drift Lovers. Drift Lovers is a named burger that multiple reviews singled out as especially enjoyable.
Beach delivery. If you are already around the beach, one review says the restaurant delivers to any place by the beach via WhatsApp.
Plan the visit
Practical details
2D St
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Overcooked order
One customer received an overcooked burger; although staff apologised, it was not replaced and the customer still paid 110 AED.
Mayo-heavy
One review found a burger somewhat smothered in mayonnaise, which may matter if you prefer lighter sauces.
Strong meat
A customer found the classic cheeseburger unremarkable and said the meat flavour was very strong.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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The Bottom Line
Drift Burgers is a Jumeirah burger spot by Kite Beach, suited to a casual meal with fresh burgers, fries and a relaxed beachside atmosphere. The menu has more than one route for a satisfying order: reviewers mention the Mushroom Truffle burger, Drift Lovers, DB bacon and loaded fries. A vegetarian diner also found good vegetarian options, while another review says burgers and fries could be prepared gluten free.
The food is generally described as juicy, flavourful and well cooked, with soft buns, fresh toppings and crispy sides. One detailed review said meals arrived hot and fast, and praised the sauces with the fries. The restaurant’s self-described use of 100% Angus beef and daily baked potato buns fits the reviews praising the beef and bread.
Service is a consistent part of the appeal, with customers describing the team as attentive, professional and welcoming. The setting feels more like a beach burger shack than a formal restaurant, and one review says beach-area delivery is available via WhatsApp. There are a few cautions.
One customer received an overcooked burger, was apologised to but not offered a replacement, and paid 110 AED. Another found the classic cheeseburger too strong in meat flavour and a separate review found the burger heavy on mayonnaise.