Juicy patties
The burgers are often described as fresh, juicy and well-cooked, with one reviewer praising a crisp exterior and tender centre.
Hammer Burgers | The Market Island Dubai festival city
Dubai Festival City
Hammer Burgers is an American restaurant in Dubai Festival City’s The Market Island, centred on beef and chicken burgers, including Wagyu options. Reviews also point to worthwhile sides and alternatives such as truffle fries, steak sandwiches and pasta, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
224 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Soft bun
The bun is a standout for several diners: soft, fresh and sturdy enough to hold the burger together without becoming soggy.
Double smash
The burgers contain two smash patties, making them a filling choice for visitors who prefer a substantial burger.
Strong sides
The truffle fries were specifically praised, while another review noted that the fries were crunchy and generously portioned.
More than burgers
The steak sandwich is repeatedly recommended, and reviews also mention sliders, chicken Alfredo pasta and dynamite shrimp.
Flexible seating
The restaurant has both upstairs and downstairs seating, useful when visiting The Market Island with different group preferences.
What to Eat at Hammer Burgers | The Market Island Dubai festival city 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 Hammer Burgers | The Market Island Dubai festival city, 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 Hammer Burgers | The Market Island Dubai festival city, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Cheeseburger Net +3
“I just had a cheeseburger, and it was really good. The patty was juicy, the cheese was melted perfectly, and the bun was soft but held everything together well. I’d definitely have it again!”
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Review excerpts
“I just had a cheeseburger, and it was really good. The patty was juicy, the cheese was melted perfectly, and the bun was soft but held everything together well. I’d definitely have it again!”September 2024
“Ordered the cheeseburger, coleslaw, fries, and drinks from Hammer Burger, and it was totally worth it. The burger was very satisfying, with super tender and flavorful meat.”December 2025
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Carmel burger Net +2
“I’ve tried the caramel burger and truffle fries, Both was great.”
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Review excerpts
“I’ve tried the caramel burger and truffle fries, Both was great.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Beef sliders Net +1
“Tried the beef sliders and mushroom wagyu, both were filling and juicy patty.”
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“Tried the beef sliders and mushroom wagyu, both were filling and juicy patty.”February 2026
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Chicken alfredo pasta Net +1
“For the pasta, we had the chicken alfredo pasta. It was rich and creamy with the grilled chicken on top being flavorful.”
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“For the pasta, we had the chicken alfredo pasta. It was rich and creamy with the grilled chicken on top being flavorful.”February 2025
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Dynamite shrimps Net +1
“The burgers and dynamite shrimps were great. The service from Mohammed, Sero and the manager Yaza was awesome. Would come back for sure!”
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“The burgers and dynamite shrimps were great. The service from Mohammed, Sero and the manager Yaza was awesome. Would come back for sure!”February 2026
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Loaded fries Net +1
“Prepare to be amazed by their signature loaded fries - a spectacular fusion of crispy, golden potatoes generously topped with an array of irresistible ingredients that range from classic cheese and bacon to gourmet combinations that will leave you craving more. 💯”
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“Prepare to be amazed by their signature loaded fries - a spectacular fusion of crispy, golden potatoes generously topped with an array of irresistible ingredients that range from classic cheese and bacon to gourmet combinations that will leave you craving more. 💯”December 2024
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Mac & cheese Net +1
“📍Mac & Cheese 4⭐ - this is good s well.”
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“📍Mac & Cheese 4⭐ - this is good s well.”December 2025
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Mushroom wagyu Net +1
“Tried the beef sliders and mushroom wagyu, both were filling and juicy patty.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the beef sliders and mushroom wagyu, both were filling and juicy patty.”February 2026
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Og beef burger Net +1
“I've tried the OG Beef Burger and the Cheeseburger both were so fresh and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“I've tried the OG Beef Burger and the Cheeseburger both were so fresh and tasty.”May 2025
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Og burgers Net +1
“We didn't know this place but the gentleman at the restaurant have shown us that it's very good burgers, we took the OG burgers x2 and also you can use Careem plus and you get 15% off. Very good atmosphere that we discovered”
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“We didn't know this place but the gentleman at the restaurant have shown us that it's very good burgers, we took the OG burgers x2 and also you can use Careem plus and you get 15% off. Very good atmosphere that we discovered”May 2026
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Sliders Net +1
“Food taste super yummi we tried steak sandwich and sliders! Yummi”
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“Food taste super yummi we tried steak sandwich and sliders! Yummi”March 2026
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Steak sandwich Net +1
“Food taste super yummi we tried steak sandwich and sliders! Yummi”
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Review excerpts
“Food taste super yummi we tried steak sandwich and sliders! Yummi”March 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“I’ve tried the caramel burger and truffle fries, Both was great. Next time I will try one of the chicken burgers. Don’t miss the truffle fries.🍟”
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Review excerpts
“I’ve tried the caramel burger and truffle fries, Both was great. Next time I will try one of the chicken burgers. Don’t miss the truffle fries.🍟”May 2026
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Coleslaw Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Ordered the cheeseburger, coleslaw, fries, and drinks from Hammer Burger, and it was totally worth it. The burger was very satisfying, with super tender and flavorful meat. The coleslaw was really fresh, and everything was well-prepared and filling.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered the cheeseburger, coleslaw, fries, and drinks from Hammer Burger, and it was totally worth it. The burger was very satisfying, with super tender and flavorful meat. The coleslaw was really fresh, and everything was well-prepared and filling.”December 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Buffalo chicken burger Net −1
“The mushroom burger was the size of a slider!! The Buffalo chicken burger was smothered in sauces that it didn’t have any flavour , the fries didn’t have any salt either , DISAPPOINTED”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mushroom burger was the size of a slider!! The Buffalo chicken burger was smothered in sauces that it didn’t have any flavour , the fries didn’t have any salt either , DISAPPOINTED”November 2024
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Mushroom burger Net −1
“The mushroom burger was the size of a slider!! The Buffalo chicken burger was smothered in sauces that it didn’t have any flavour , the fries didn’t have any salt either , DISAPPOINTED”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mushroom burger was the size of a slider!! The Buffalo chicken burger was smothered in sauces that it didn’t have any flavour , the fries didn’t have any salt either , DISAPPOINTED”November 2024
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Nashville chicken Net −1
“Nashville Chicken is dry and needs less crunchiness on the batter”
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Critical review excerpts
“Nashville Chicken is dry and needs less crunchiness on the batter”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try OG. Start with the OG Burger if you want the safest first order: one family review called it very juicy, simple and full of flavour.
Add fries. Consider the truffle fries alongside your burger; one reviewer singled them out rather than treating them as an ordinary side.
Check seating. If your group prefers a particular setting, ask about upstairs or downstairs seating before settling in.
Check payment. For delivery, confirm the available payment method first, since a reviewer reported that cash on delivery was no longer offered.
Try sandwich. If you are visiting Dubai Festival City and want something besides a burger, several reviews point specifically to the steak sandwich.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Market Island, Dubai Festival City Mall
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent bun
One reviewer found the lower part of the bun hard, despite the top being soft and tender.
Dry chicken
A review described the Nashville chicken as dry and overly crunchy, so chicken preparation may vary.
Heavy coleslaw
The coleslaw was criticised for being loaded with mayonnaise.
Small mushroom burger
One diner said the mushroom burger arrived at slider size, which may feel disappointing if you expect a full burger.
No cash delivery
A customer said cash on delivery was no longer available, so check payment options before placing a delivery order.
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The Bottom Line
Hammer Burgers is a burger-focused American restaurant in The Market Island, Dubai Festival City. The reviews make the beef burgers the main draw: diners describe juicy patties, fresh ingredients and soft buns, with the OG Burger, cheeseburger and Wagyu options receiving particularly useful mentions. The double-smash format also makes the burgers fairly filling.
There is more to order than a standard burger. The truffle fries are worth considering as a side, while the steak sandwich has been specifically recommended by more than one diner. Reviews also mention beef sliders, dynamite shrimp, chicken Alfredo pasta and chicken meals for children, giving groups a few alternatives.
The setting is described as welcoming, with upstairs and downstairs seating and generally friendly, attentive service. It works for a casual meal in the busy Market Island food hall, and one review found the food arrived fairly fast. Quality is not perfectly consistent.
A couple of diners criticised the mushroom burger’s small size, a hard lower bun, mayonnaise-heavy coleslaw and dry, overly crunchy Nashville chicken. Delivery customers should also confirm payment options, as one reviewer said cash on delivery was no longer available. A past review mentioned a 10 dhs burger offer, but that was limited to August 2025.