Calm setting
A quieter alternative to the main food court, with spacious, clean seating that suits families, friends and solo diners.
Food Central - City Centre Deira
Port Saeed
Food Central is a spacious, thoughtfully designed food court inside Deira City Centre Mall in Port Saeed, with a calmer feel than the mall’s main food court. You can compare cuisines in one stop, from prawn tempura sushi and teriyaki to South Asian favourites, then settle into its comfortable seating.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
358 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food variety
Reviews mention Chinese, Indian, American, Thai, Mexican, Japanese and Middle Eastern choices under one roof.
Distinctive design
The funky, colourful interior and themed decor make this feel less generic than a standard mall food court.
Window views
Some seating looks towards Dubai Creek or the Dubai skyline, adding a useful change from indoor mall dining.
Asian options
The Asian outlets are a recurring highlight, with one visitor especially praising the prawn tempura sushi.
Family activities
A dedicated board-games area and children’s play space give groups something to do beyond eating.
Clean facilities
Customers describe the dining area as sparkling clean, with attentive cleaning staff and well-kept facilities.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check opening. If arriving at 10am, check stall availability first: a review found most counters were not ready at that time.
Choose upstairs. For a quieter meal, try the level-one Izakaya area, which one reviewer found less noisy than the lower level.
Try Izakaya. Consider Izakaya’s teriyaki with salmon or chicken; a reviewer found both tasty and well-priced.
Check promotion. Ask whether the board-game offer is running: one promotion gave two free hours after spending AED 50 at Food Central.
Compare prices. Compare outlets before ordering, since reviews range from surprisingly affordable to pricey depending on the chosen meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Center, City center
Port Saeed - Deira, 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Teriyaki with salmon
The Izakaya review praised teriyaki with salmon, while also mentioning a chicken version.
Baltazar Chargrill
One customer specifically praised the steak at Baltazar Chargrill.
Mr Chaat Hut
Mr Chaat Hut is mentioned for fresh Indian food, including parathas and paani puri.
Waffles with ice cream
A reviewer rated the waffles with ice cream 10/10, while finding the pancake soggy inside.
Mixed BBQ platter for 2
Emily Chilli’s platter was described as including kebabs, biryani rice, fries, salad, rotis and two drinks.
Common Concerns
Late opening
At the stated 10am opening time, one review found that 80% of stalls were still not ready to serve.
Limited choice
Despite the food-court format, one repeat visitor felt the current restaurant selection was limited.
Price concerns
Some customers consider the food expensive for a mall food court, even while praising the space and cleanliness.
KFC service
A KFC visit drew complaints about poor service, low-quality products and resistance to providing extra ketchup.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20 dhs each
broccoli rolls and Asparagus tempura rolls
“My choice were for 4 rolls each of broccoli rolls and Asparagus tempura rolls at 20 dhs each”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Food Central inside Deira City Centre Mall in Port Saeed is more than a quick pit stop. It brings several independent and chain outlets into a spacious, colourful setting, making it easy for a group to split up and try different food. Reviews specifically mention prawn tempura sushi, teriyaki with salmon or chicken, Mr Chaat Hut’s Indian dishes and Baltazar Chargrill’s steak.
The atmosphere is the main draw. Customers repeatedly describe it as calm, clean and less crowded than the mall’s main food court, with comfortable seating for families, friends or solo diners. Window tables can look towards Dubai Creek, while the upper area has café seating and leisure features; earlier reviews also mention board games, billiards, ping-pong and a children’s play area.
There are a couple of caveats. Food choices have been described as limited at times, and some diners find prices high for a mall food court. If you arrive right at the stated 10am opening, many stalls may not yet be serving, so a later visit is safer.
For a quieter meal, the level-one Izakaya area was preferred by one reviewer over the lower level.