Flight friendly
Booths have a flight screen, so you can monitor your gate and timing while eating.
Jack's Bar & Grill
Al Garhoud
Jack's Bar & Grill is an American bar and grill in Al Garhoud’s Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3. It is a practical layover stop for substantial food, especially the New Orleans Pasta or juicy burgers, with a relaxed bar atmosphere and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
4,276 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh burgers
The cheeseburger can be cooked to your preferred temperature, which one customer linked to fresh rather than frozen meat.
Strong pasta
The New Orleans Pasta was described as rich, piping hot, freshly prepared and full of flavour.
Breakfast option
The All star breakfast is a reliable choice for travellers or airport workers eating early in the day.
Helpful service
Staff have helped with WiFi, lifting a suitcase and adjusting burger ingredients, useful extras when travelling.
Late hours
The business information describes it as open around the clock, including for very early flights and overnight layovers.
Calm setting
One review found the restaurant calm and quiet with good music, while others noted a lively but comfortable airport atmosphere.
Tips for a Better Visit
Watch your gate. Choose a booth with a flight screen so you can keep track of boarding while you eat.
Customise burgers. Ask for ingredients on the side or other modifications; a traveller had their burger adjusted this way.
Check spice. Avoid the Hot & Spicy Nashville sauce if you have low spice tolerance or a long-haul flight ahead.
Ask for rice. White rice is available separately, so request it explicitly if you want it with your meal.
Allow time. For a quick meal, one customer reported hot chicken wings and fries arriving in about 20 minutes.
Try breakfast. The All star breakfast is worth considering during an early shift or morning departure.
Plan the visit
Practical details
A Gates, Departure Area, Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport، Near McDonald's, Airport Road
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Pesto Pasta
The Pesto Pasta combines cashew, basil and sunflower pesto with linguine, cherry tomatoes, grilled corn salsa and fresh basil.
Smoked Brisket Slices
Recommended with the steak sauce, alongside roasted garlic described as creamy and smooth.
Brisket Burger
A brisket burger praised for its slow-cooked brisket, melted cheese, crispy bacon and toasted bun.
Common Concerns
Airport pricing
One customer found it a little expensive, though they considered that understandable for an airport restaurant.
Very spicy
The Jack's Signature with Hot & Spicy Nashville sauce may be uncomfortably hot, especially before a long flight.
Loyalty disclosure
One airport employee said staff did not explain the loyalty card and its rewards, causing them to miss out.
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The Bottom Line
Jack's Bar & Grill is an American bar and grill inside Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3, Concourse A, in Al Garhoud. It suits travellers who want a proper sit-down meal during a layover rather than defaulting to fast food. The restaurant is described as open 24/7, with a casual, sometimes lively atmosphere and a bar-style drinks selection.
The menu’s clearest strengths are burgers, pasta and breakfast. Customers mention the cheeseburger, Brisket Burger and Smokey Brisket Cheese burger, while the New Orleans Pasta stands out for its creamy buffalo sauce, beef chorizo, chicken and baby spinach. The All star breakfast is another recurring choice, and the Smoked Brisket Slices come recommended with steak sauce.
It is thoughtfully set up for airport dining: booths can have visible flight information, and reviewers mention help with WiFi, luggage and order adjustments. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, warm and accommodating, including when a connecting flight was missed. There are a few practical cautions.
Prices can feel slightly high for an airport restaurant, the Hot & Spicy Nashville sauce is genuinely intense, and white rice is not included automatically. If your connection is tight, keep an eye on the flight screen while you eat.