Crispy Chicken
Chickenjoy is praised for a crisp exterior and juicy centre when served fresh.
Jollibee Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha
Jollibee Mall of the Emirates is a fast-food restaurant in Al Barsha’s Mall of the Emirates food court. Customers come for Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti, with takeaway and quick meals also available.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
855 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sweet Spaghetti
Jolly Spaghetti has a distinctly sweet, rich sauce finished with plenty of cheese.
Fresh Meals
Several reviews describe the food arriving hot and fresh, including fried chicken, fries and gravy.
Food Court
The branch is located directly in the Mall of the Emirates food court, making it convenient during a mall visit.
Breakfast Option
Corned beef breakfast is a repeat favourite for one regular morning customer.
Generous Ketchup
One customer says the branch usually provides several ketchup sachets and supplies more when asked.
What to Eat at Jollibee Mall of the Emirates 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 Jollibee Mall of the Emirates, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Jollibee Mall of the Emirates, 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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Gravy Net +4
“Jen is very friendly. She is usually there for lunch. They always try to accommodate my request for the chicken. Quality is always consistent. Love the gravy! Very good value for money.”
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“Jen is very friendly. She is usually there for lunch. They always try to accommodate my request for the chicken. Quality is always consistent. Love the gravy! Very good value for money.”November 2024
“The fries were also very hot and good as was the gravy.”July 2026
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Chickenjoy Net +3
“Fresh and delicious chicken, it wasn’t my first time having chicken joy, the staff was super friendly, I served by Jen at the counter, she recommended me chicken joy with rice and of course the delicious gravy”
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“Fresh and delicious chicken, it wasn’t my first time having chicken joy, the staff was super friendly, I served by Jen at the counter, she recommended me chicken joy with rice and of course the delicious gravy”October 2024
“The Chickenjoy was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the Jolly Spaghetti had its signature sweet, rich sauce with a generous topping of cheese.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (13)
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Burger Net +1
“Burger and chicken joy was succulent, they don’t joke around with the spice level😂”
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“Burger and chicken joy was succulent, they don’t joke around with the spice level😂”July 2026
“Had to try the burger and spaghetti meal because it’s something unusual that other restaurants don’t offer.”May 2026
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Burgersteaks with rice Net +1
“I bought in your store the chicken,burgersteaks with rice food is good and it's hot.”
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“I bought in your store the chicken,burgersteaks with rice food is good and it's hot.”January 2026
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Chicken Net +1
“Chicken was hot fresh spicy and much better than expected.”
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“Chicken was hot fresh spicy and much better than expected.”July 2026
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Corned beef breakfast Net +1
“This is our go-to breakfast place and our favorite meal is Corned beef breakfast.”
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“This is our go-to breakfast place and our favorite meal is Corned beef breakfast.”July 2024
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Fried chicken original Net +1
“Tried their branch at MOE as the main store branches are very very occupied & Ordered a variety if Items including their fried chicken in both original & spicy along their very famous Spaghetti, kids nuggets meal for my daughter, & their newly launched rice meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried their branch at MOE as the main store branches are very very occupied & Ordered a variety if Items including their fried chicken in both original & spicy along their very famous Spaghetti, kids nuggets meal for my daughter, & their newly launched rice meal.”March 2022
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Fries Net +1
“The fries were also very hot and good as was the gravy.”
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“The fries were also very hot and good as was the gravy.”July 2026
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Jolly spaghetti Net +1
“The Chickenjoy was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the Jolly Spaghetti had its signature sweet, rich sauce with a generous topping of cheese.”
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“The Chickenjoy was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the Jolly Spaghetti had its signature sweet, rich sauce with a generous topping of cheese.”July 2026
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Normal chicken Net +1
“I like the way that they devide their bucket into two when you order a mix of spicy and normal chicken.”
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“I like the way that they devide their bucket into two when you order a mix of spicy and normal chicken.”January 2018
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Pies Net +1
“The pies were warm and tasty, making the meal even better.”
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“The pies were warm and tasty, making the meal even better.”July 2026
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Spaghetti meal Net +1
“Had to try the burger and spaghetti meal because it’s something unusual that other restaurants don’t offer.”
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“Had to try the burger and spaghetti meal because it’s something unusual that other restaurants don’t offer.”May 2026
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Spicy chicken breast Net +1
“We came very late just before closing on a Friday night when there was limited selection but Jen who served us was very kind and friendly and managed to recommend us a good selection of spicy chicken leg and breast. I was pleasantly surprised that the chicken taste fresh, crispy and very spicy which is what we wanted.”
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Review excerpts
“We came very late just before closing on a Friday night when there was limited selection but Jen who served us was very kind and friendly and managed to recommend us a good selection of spicy chicken leg and breast. I was pleasantly surprised that the chicken taste fresh, crispy and very spicy which is what we wanted.”September 2024
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Spicy chicken leg Net +1
“We came very late just before closing on a Friday night when there was limited selection but Jen who served us was very kind and friendly and managed to recommend us a good selection of spicy chicken leg and breast. I was pleasantly surprised that the chicken taste fresh, crispy and very spicy which is what we wanted.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We came very late just before closing on a Friday night when there was limited selection but Jen who served us was very kind and friendly and managed to recommend us a good selection of spicy chicken leg and breast. I was pleasantly surprised that the chicken taste fresh, crispy and very spicy which is what we wanted.”September 2024
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Fried chicken spicy Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Tried their branch at MOE as the main store branches are very very occupied & Ordered a variety if Items including their fried chicken in both original & spicy along their very famous Spaghetti, kids nuggets meal for my daughter, & their newly launched rice meal. . The Spicy Chicken has the kick to the core so if you love spicy food, this option is for you.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried their branch at MOE as the main store branches are very very occupied & Ordered a variety if Items including their fried chicken in both original & spicy along their very famous Spaghetti, kids nuggets meal for my daughter, & their newly launched rice meal. . The Spicy Chicken has the kick to the core so if you love spicy food, this option is for you.”March 2022
What to Avoid (4)
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Breast piece Net −1
“When we placed our order, my wife specifically requested a certain chicken part, but she was instead served a breast piece, which was very dry and lacked flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“When we placed our order, my wife specifically requested a certain chicken part, but she was instead served a breast piece, which was very dry and lacked flavor.”July 2026
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Chicken crunch Net −1
“Food was good, but the chicken need to be cooked or fried more and better, since some parts was uncooked. The chicken crunch was smooth and good. Prices affordable and very good regards to portion. It is good to try once only.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food was good, but the chicken need to be cooked or fried more and better, since some parts was uncooked. The chicken crunch was smooth and good. Prices affordable and very good regards to portion. It is good to try once only.”June 2024
Drinks 2
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Coke Net −1
“The food here was a letdown. My Coke was warm, and the chicken in the burger tasted like it had been reheated, which was unpleasant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food here was a letdown. My Coke was warm, and the chicken in the burger tasted like it had been reheated, which was unpleasant.”February 2026
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Pineapple juice Net −1
“We were also disappointed with the pineapple juice, as it was excessively sweet to the point that we couldn’t drink it and had to throw it away.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We were also disappointed with the pineapple juice, as it was excessively sweet to the point that we couldn’t drink it and had to throw it away.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Spice. Ask how hot the spicy chicken is before ordering; one review says it was too intense to finish.
Allow Time. Avoid relying on a ten-minute estimate during busy periods; a customer waited over 30 minutes.
Try Original. If you do not usually eat very spicy food, choose the original flavour rather than the spicy chicken.
Expect Noise. Choose another setting if conversation matters: the food-court location has been described as noisy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Level G, Food Court, Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Orders have sometimes taken 30–42 minutes, including a reported 42-minute wait for kids’ meals and pies.
Order Errors
Reviews report missing items, incorrect sides and unfulfilled chicken-part requests that required follow-up.
Food Temperature
Food quality is inconsistent: some customers received cold meals, a warm drink or undercooked chicken.
Spice Warning
The spicy chicken has been described as unexpectedly intense, with one customer unable to finish it.
Price Increases
A regular customer complained about back-to-back price increases, while another found portions small for the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1 AED
ketchup
“they give 1 with whole meal thats why i always pay extra 1 AED for only ketchup”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Jollibee Mall of the Emirates is a convenient Al Barsha stop for Filipino-style fast food in the mall’s food court. The main draws in reviews are Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti, warm pies and breakfast dishes such as corned beef breakfast. It works well for a quick meal or takeaway when the kitchen is moving smoothly.
The strongest food reports describe Chickenjoy as crisp outside and juicy inside, while the spaghetti comes with a sweet, rich sauce and a generous cheese topping. Gravy is another recurring favourite. Several customers also mention cheerful, helpful service and fast handover, even in a busy food court.
There is a noticeable service-quality caveat. Some visits have involved waits of 21 to 42 minutes, skipped order numbers, missing items or unavailable requested chicken parts. Food temperature is not perfectly consistent either: reviews mention cold chicken, a warm Coke and one undercooked order.
Check your bag before leaving, especially with takeaway. The spicy chicken is genuinely hot rather than mildly seasoned, so ask before ordering if you are unsure. Prices are described as affordable by some customers, but others report recent increases and portions that feel small for the cost.
The food court itself can be noisy.