Jailbird - Jumeirah

Name: Jailbird - Jumeirah
Address: 24 17C St, Al Wasl, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971563598500

Al Wasl

Restaurant Open now 0 563 598 500

Jailbird - Jumeirah is a small Al Wasl chicken restaurant known for crispy fried chicken, generously sized tenders and loaded sandwiches. The Nashville Sando Melt and Hot Honey Tenders are two especially useful starting points, while the open-kitchen setup lets you watch the food being prepared.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,556 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Crispy Chicken

Reviews regularly describe the chicken as crisp outside, juicy inside and freshly prepared.

Sando Melt

The Nashville Sando Melt stands out for perfectly fried chicken, adjustable heat and a cheese fondue topping.

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What to Eat at Jailbird - Jumeirah

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Jailbird - Jumeirah, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

3 Blind mice Net +2

“Could have more sauce on the non-saucy burgers but otherwise very good. 3 Blind Mice was really delicious. Will visit again.”
Hot honey tenders Net +2

“The hot honey tenders were really good and the sauce for it worked really well.”
Loaded fries Net +2

“Let's talk about burgers again!!! This is out of the box, spicy, super tasty and BIG! If you are desperately hungry, these guys have the best medicine for you. Great burgers, super loaded fries and amazing ice cream! Waiter was super nice and funny, looking forward to eat there again.”
Nutella cookie Net +2

“And the Nutella Cookie was not too bad!”
Nutella softie Net +2

“But the burgers are yummy and the Nutella softie was delicious.”

Honorable mentions (29)

‘Chicken’ burgers Net +1

“It was one of the best ‘chicken’ burgers I’ve ever had, reasonably priced and the staff were super friendly. Can’t wait to come back when the craving hits again!”
4 Piece nashville chicken strips Net +1

“I had the 4 piece Nashville chicken strips and they were a size and packed a punch but not too spicy. I’m definitely coming back! Yumm!!!”
Caliente fries Net +1

“The caliente fries were the best loaded fries I've ever had, please open one in England, preferably near Bolton”
Chicken strips Net +1

“They are serving the yummiest chicken burger in town.Love love their chicken strips!! Sando is my all time favorite. Their nutella softie is the best is town!! Ultimate place for all chicken lovers!!”
Chips Net +1

“Now this was just the hot Nashville tenders, the chips and screaming chicken were actually really good so this place gets a 3* overall.”
Crinkle fries Net +1

“tasty amazing Nashville chicken with delicious dipping sauce and crinkle fries”
Fly high wings meal Net +1

“Got the “Fly High” Wings Meal and the Hot Honey Tenders - both 9/10.”
Fried chicken Net +1

“A delicious hidden gem in Al Safa. I’ve put off trying this place because they used to only sell fried chicken but now they sell plant-based chicken too!”
Fried chicken bun Net +1

“We really enjoyed the fried chicken bun and the sando melt. I'm not used to chicken in my burgers but the presentation and the taste of the chicken were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, plus the taste was really good.”
Fried chicken burger Net +1

“One of the best fried chicken burger and tender places in Dubai. Above the the expectations. I tried their SANDO MELT, it was too delicious the chicken is crispy and juicy. I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to have the fried chicken tender & burger.”
Fried chicken tender Net +1

“One of the best fried chicken burger and tender places in Dubai. Above the the expectations. I tried their SANDO MELT, it was too delicious the chicken is crispy and juicy. I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to have the fried chicken tender & burger.”
Hot chicken Net +1

“Great burgers at a reasonable price. For hot chicken place it is excellent. And the service was wonderful. It is a bit hard to find at night.”
Hot honey nuggets Net +1

“Get the hot honey nuggets!!! That sauce is something else!!”
Korean barbecue burger Net +1

“If you’re looking for a burger that is low on the spicy level I would recommend the Korean barbecue burger, but other than that the Nashville burger and the Sando melt were the best.”
Korean bbq Net +1

“We also got the Korean bbq, it was ok, the 3 blind mice was awesome, and the Nashville hit as well.”
Korean chicken sandwiches Net +1

“Great sandwiches , good size just bit overpriced . One of the best Korean chicken sandwiches in town . Service was great and liked thei food being prepared over the counter in front of you”
Leg meal Net +1

“We had this delivered; and boy was this good. Everything was hot and fresh, I love how in almost everything you can choose your spice level; now I wish I had chosen a bit more spice but still we loved it. We got a Nashville burger and a leg meal.”
Nashville chicken burger Net +1

“The Nashville Chicken Burger was the crispiest burger I've had, with tender, well-seasoned chicken. I do wish the pickles were more sour to add to the flavour though...”
Nashville chicken sandwich Net +1

“By far the best Nashville chicken sandwich in the country. It tastes exceptionally good but the prices are honestly quite steep, 72 aed for a normal combo.”
Nashville sando melt Net +1

“The Nashville Sando Melt is by far the best thing on the menu and worth trying if you’re nearby City Walk. Perfectly fried chicken with the right amount of heat, AND THE CHEESE FONDUE??? Divine. Loved the Pretty Boy fries too, not too rich and loved the flavors. Just wish the pickles were a little more sour.”
Pretty boy fries Net +1

“The Nashville Sando Melt is by far the best thing on the menu and worth trying if you’re nearby City Walk. Perfectly fried chicken with the right amount of heat, AND THE CHEESE FONDUE??? Divine. Loved the Pretty Boy fries too, not too rich and loved the flavors. Just wish the pickles were a little more sour.”
Sandwiches Net +1

“Great sandwiches , good size just bit overpriced . One of the best Korean chicken sandwiches in town . Service was great and liked thei food being prepared over the counter in front of you”
Screaming chicken Net +1

“Now this was just the hot Nashville tenders, the chips and screaming chicken were actually really good so this place gets a 3* overall.”
Soft serve Net +1

“We got the soft serve and enjoyed it too!”
Spicy tenders Net +1

“Jailbird delivers on its IG pics, a delicious looking burger and spicy tenders. The burger had a killer crunch while taking a bite and the sauce is a super accompaniment. The tenders were super sized and perfect as a meal on its own.”
Tenders Net +1

“Anyway. Good tenders, lovely in a sando. Loaded fries are okay. Spicy is quite spicy which is lovely.”
Truffle fries Net +1

“We tried the best seller the sando, the chicken is tasty and the breading is good but nothing special with the sauce and we felt like a taste is missing we also tried the chicken burger and it was tastless, we ordered the truffle fries they were so good.”
Nashville chicken tenders Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The nashville chicken tenders were decent but they had this corn like taste which was unusual. I got the spiciest level which was not that spicy.”
Thunderbird Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“This is a good sandwich but not the best I’ve had. The chicken strip is a bit then. It also uses chicken breast, which isn’t as juicy. I had the Thunderbird but would’ve preferred to have the Nashville as you can adjust spiciness on that.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Burger Net −1

“Looks good but the taste is not what I expected, not good at all. Very disappointed. The burger has too much sauce and meat was dry.”
Hot nashville tenders Net −1

“Now this was just the hot Nashville tenders, the chips and screaming chicken were actually really good so this place gets a 3* overall.”
Midnight breakfast Net −1

“Also tried their midnight breakfast which comes with two chicken tenders and Hong Kong style bread with peanut butter filling and honey on side, honestly I didn't like the peanut butter filing.”
Sando sandwich Net −1

“I felt sad for paying almost 300AED for such a below average meal. Nothing was worth the price and especially not the popularly marketed Sando Sandwich. Won’t recommend!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Takeaway First. Choose takeaway if you want to avoid the tiny indoor area; outdoor seating is available but can be hot.

Adjust Spice. Ask for the Nashville spice level that suits you; reviewers say it can be adjusted and ranges from mild to quite hot.

Plan the visit

Practical details

24 17C St

Al Wasl, Dubai

0 563 598 500

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Limited Seating

Indoor seating is very limited, with reviews mentioning only one or two tables and a tight setup.

Steep Prices

Some customers consider the pricing high, including one report of 72 AED for a normal combo.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

72 aed

normal combo

“It tastes exceptionally good but the prices are honestly quite steep, 72 aed for a normal combo”

Google review · August 2025

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The Bottom Line

Jailbird - Jumeirah is a compact Al Wasl chicken spot built around fried chicken sandwiches, tenders and burgers. The strongest starting points in the reviews are the Nashville Sando Melt, Nashville Chicken Burger, Hot Honey Tenders and Caliente Fries. Chicken is often described as crisp outside, juicy inside and full of flavour, with spice levels available on many dishes.

The Nashville Sando Melt gets particular attention for its fried chicken, controlled heat and cheese fondue, while Hot Honey Tenders and nuggets appeal if you like a sweet-spicy sauce. Portions are generally described as generous, and a family review suggests the food can work well for children as well as adults. There is also an open kitchen where you can watch preparation.

This is more of a takeaway operation than a spacious dine-in restaurant. Reviews mention one or two small indoor tables, tight seating and an interior that can become hot; outdoor seating exists but may not be comfortable in Dubai weather. Driving is relatively practical thanks to reported RTA parking outside, though the sign can be hard to spot, especially at night.

Pricing divides opinion, with some customers calling it steep, so check voucher eligibility if you use Entertainer.