Sushi quality
Sushi Library is repeatedly praised for fresh, tasty sushi and careful presentation.
Dubai Festival Plaza
Jebel Ali
In Jebel Ali, Dubai Festival Plaza combines a mall visit with dining options, including Tony Roma’s self-described rib-focused American restaurant. Reviews also point to Sushi Library’s well-presented sushi, while IKEA, ACE and Lulu Hypermarket make the destination useful for home shopping.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
130 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Platter choice
The Mega Shera platter at Sushi Library was described as tasty and delicious.
Helpful service
Reviews consistently mention friendly, accommodating staff and attentive service.
Home shopping
IKEA and ACE make the centre practical for furniture, hardware and household shopping.
Easy parking
One review specifically highlights easy parking for shoppers arriving by car.
Metro access
Energy Metro station is reachable with a reported seven- to eight-minute walk.
What to Eat at Dubai Festival Plaza 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 Dubai Festival Plaza, 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 Dubai Festival Plaza got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mega shera platter Net +1
“I had the best experience ever In Sushi library, we tried Mega Shera platter and was so tasty and delicious. I give them highly recommended”
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Review excerpts
“I had the best experience ever In Sushi library, we tried Mega Shera platter and was so tasty and delicious. I give them highly recommended”September 2023
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Sushi roll Net +1
“Great Atmosphere, well presentation of sushi roll and excellent service. We will definitely come back . Highly recommended.”
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“Great Atmosphere, well presentation of sushi roll and excellent service. We will definitely come back . Highly recommended.”September 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check options. Check which food-court outlets are open before relying on it for a meal.
Use the metro. From Energy Metro station, allow roughly seven to eight minutes on foot.
Plan transport. If you are not driving, arrange your return ride ahead because taxis can be troublesome.
Try sushi. For Japanese food, consider Sushi Library and its Mega Shera platter, which received a specific recommendation.
Bring a group. Large parties appear workable: a group of 50 reported being treated extremely well.
Expect shopping. Come mainly to shop and eat rather than for entertainment or a packed retail scene.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Festival Plaza Mall Wasl Gate Community
Jebel Ali, Dubai
Common Concerns
Limited dining
Some reviewers found the food court short on options, with much of it closed at one point.
Quiet atmosphere
The centre can feel very quiet, with not much of a crowd.
Few activities
Beyond shopping and eating, one reviewer found little else to do.
Taxi hassle
Visitors without a car may find it difficult to get a taxi after arriving by public transport.
Price concern
One customer enjoyed the quality but still considered the place expensive.
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali is more useful as a shopping-and-dining stop than as a full day-out attraction. You can browse IKEA and ACE for furniture, hardware and household needs, pick up groceries at Lulu Hypermart, then eat at one of the on-site restaurants. Tony Roma’s describes itself as a rib-focused American restaurant, while the reviews give the clearest food detail to Sushi Library.
Sushi Library is the standout in the customer feedback. Visitors mention fresh sushi, attractive presentation, ramen, mocktails and the Mega Shera platter, with service often described as friendly and accommodating. Several reviews also mention a pleasant ambience, and one large group of 50 said the team handled them extremely well.
The centre has easy parking and free public Wi-Fi. If you are using public transport, Energy Metro station is followed by a seven- to eight-minute walk; a special-timing bus from Gardens Metro Station is also mentioned. Getting a taxi can be difficult if you do not drive, so plan the return trip.
Expect a quiet mall rather than a buzzing entertainment destination. Reviews note that parts of the food court have been closed, restaurant choices can feel limited, and there are few activities beyond shopping and eating. One customer also considered it expensive despite praising the quality.