Fresh texture
Several reviewers describe the popcorn as fresh, crunchy and crispy when served well.
Garrett Popcorn Shops - Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Garrett Popcorn Shops - Dubai Mall is a gourmet popcorn store in Downtown Dubai, selling sweet and savoury flavours in bags, tins and party packs. The Chicago Mix, caramel varieties and free tasting samples give first-time visitors an easy way to choose.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,264 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Free samples
You can try several flavours before buying, which is especially useful when choosing between sweet and savoury options.
Chicago Mix
The signature sweet caramel and salty cheese combination is repeatedly described as a satisfying pairing.
Pecan caramel
Pecan caramel stands out as a favourite for caramel lovers and is a flavour worth considering alongside the classic caramel.
Helpful guidance
Customers say the team explains flavour options clearly, making the choice easier when buying tins or mixed popcorn.
Gift friendly
The tins and bags are popular with travellers buying popcorn to take home or share with friends abroad.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample first. Ask to try several flavours before ordering; one review says two samples of each kind were offered free.
Check orders. For larger gift orders, count every tin or bag before leaving, especially if you plan to take the popcorn overseas.
Try specials. Ask about limited-time flavours if you want something beyond the regular caramel, cheese and Chicago Mix choices.
Ask about storage. If you are taking popcorn home or abroad, ask about the packaging; one review says staff claimed it keeps popcorn fresh for 10 days.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Financial Centre Road, Ground Floor, Unit 171, Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Cheesy popcorn
Cheesy popcorn is commonly tried in tins and takeaway sizes, with samples helping customers decide.
Chocolate Kunafa
Chocolate Kunafa is a named flavour that one customer singled out as especially good.
Brownie flavor
The brownie flavour has its own fans among returning customers looking for something different from the classics.
Snow White Pistachio popcorn mix
This seasonal Christmas mix was described as a sweet and different option.
Common Concerns
Freshness varies
One Dubai Mall review specifically asks the shop to keep the popcorn fresh, so freshness is worth checking before purchase.
Premium pricing
The Chicago Mix was described as tasty but pricey, and the cost may temper the experience for some visitors.
Order errors
A large takeaway order arrived short by three popcorns, including two cheese and one caramel portions.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 dirham
Caramel Crisp popcorn small package
“The popcorn is delicious, the small pack costs 30 dirham, the medium pack 35 dirham and the large pack 60 dirham”Google review · December 2022
35 dirham
Caramel Crisp popcorn medium pack
“The popcorn is delicious, the small pack costs 30 dirham, the medium pack 35 dirham and the large pack 60 dirham”Google review · December 2022
60 dirham
Caramel Crisp popcorn large pack
“The popcorn is delicious, the small pack costs 30 dirham, the medium pack 35 dirham and the large pack 60 dirham”Google review · December 2022
1 AED
Popcorn carry bag
“You can buy a nice bag for 1 AED which is a nice touch to carry your popcorn”Google review · December 2023
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The Bottom Line
Garrett Popcorn Shops - Dubai Mall is a straightforward stop for gourmet popcorn in Downtown Dubai, particularly if you want to try several flavours before committing. Customers mention the Chicago Mix, caramel and cheese popcorn, plus pecan caramel and seasonal creations. Free tasting samples make the choice less of a gamble, especially for first-time visitors or anyone buying a tin as a gift.
The strongest theme in the reviews is the service at the counter. Staff are often described as patient, welcoming and able to explain the flavour options, with one customer saying samples influenced the decision to buy cheesy popcorn. The shop also sells tins and party packs, and travellers have bought bags for friends and family abroad.
There are two practical cautions. The popcorn can feel expensive: one visitor enjoyed the Chicago Mix but felt the price and anticipation were not fully justified. Freshness also deserves a quick check, since a Dubai Mall review specifically asked for fresher popcorn.
For larger takeaway orders, count everything before leaving; one customer later found three portions missing. If you are visiting for variety, ask about limited-time flavours and sample first.