Cajun shrimp
The Cajun shrimp is repeatedly praised, including a bowl described as fresh, beautifully cooked and large enough to nearly overwhelm a family.
Kelly's Cajun Grill - Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha
Kelly’s Cajun Grill is a Louisiana-style fast-food counter in the Mall of Emirates food court, serving Cajun dishes such as grilled chicken and seafood. Reviews make the Cajun shrimp a standout for some diners, while the quick queue and friendly service add appeal when you want a straightforward mall meal.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
128 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast queue
One reviewer found the staff efficient and the queue moving very quickly, useful for a food-court meal between mall plans.
Kids meal
A reviewer specifically called the kids meal the best part of their visit.
Steak value
One diner singled out the steak as delicious and affordable.
What to Eat at Kelly's Cajun Grill - Mall of 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 Kelly's Cajun Grill - Mall of Emirates, 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 Kelly's Cajun Grill - Mall of 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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Cajun shrimp Net +2
“Kelly’s is a staple for Dubai food court dining. Whether you’re a local or a tourist at MOE, the consistency here is amazing. The staff is efficient, and the queue moves very quickly. It’s the perfect place for a high-protein meal that’s both tasty and budget-friendly. I keep coming back for the Cajun shrimp”
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“Kelly’s is a staple for Dubai food court dining. Whether you’re a local or a tourist at MOE, the consistency here is amazing. The staff is efficient, and the queue moves very quickly. It’s the perfect place for a high-protein meal that’s both tasty and budget-friendly. I keep coming back for the Cajun shrimp”April 2026
“Picked up a quick snack from a new place that we haven’t dined ever, Kelly’s Cajun Grill at Mall Of The Emirates. Being the shrimp fan that as a family we are, picked up a bowl of spiced shrimp, and there was a flexibility to pick two flavours of half portion each and I picked the classic butter garlic shrimp and Cajun shrimp. First the shrimps were fresh and beautifully cooked, the butter garlic shrimp was such a classic and it was beautiful. The Cajun Shrimp was equally good with wonderful Cajun infusions throughout. The portion however was huge and we almost missed completing this bowl of seafood goodness. Would love to try their other delicious offerings, hopefully in a next visit, soon.”September 2023
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Cajun grilled chicken Net +1
“Love the food! I ordered cajun grilled chicken. and wow. I didn’t expect it to be that good.”
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“Love the food! I ordered cajun grilled chicken. and wow. I didn’t expect it to be that good.”November 2023
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Classic butter garlic shrimp Net +1
“Picked up a quick snack from a new place that we haven’t dined ever, Kelly’s Cajun Grill at Mall Of The Emirates. Being the shrimp fan that as a family we are, picked up a bowl of spiced shrimp, and there was a flexibility to pick two flavours of half portion each and I picked the classic butter garlic shrimp and Cajun shrimp. First the shrimps were fresh and beautifully cooked, the butter garlic shrimp was such a classic and it was beautiful. The Cajun Shrimp was equally good with wonderful Cajun infusions throughout. The portion however was huge and we almost missed completing this bowl of seafood goodness. Would love to try their other delicious offerings, hopefully in a next visit, soon.”
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Review excerpts
“Picked up a quick snack from a new place that we haven’t dined ever, Kelly’s Cajun Grill at Mall Of The Emirates. Being the shrimp fan that as a family we are, picked up a bowl of spiced shrimp, and there was a flexibility to pick two flavours of half portion each and I picked the classic butter garlic shrimp and Cajun shrimp. First the shrimps were fresh and beautifully cooked, the butter garlic shrimp was such a classic and it was beautiful. The Cajun Shrimp was equally good with wonderful Cajun infusions throughout. The portion however was huge and we almost missed completing this bowl of seafood goodness. Would love to try their other delicious offerings, hopefully in a next visit, soon.”September 2023
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Kids meal Net +1
“Best kids meal”
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“Best kids meal”April 2026
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Spiced shrimp Net +1
“Picked up a quick snack from a new place that we haven’t dined ever, Kelly’s Cajun Grill at Mall Of The Emirates. Being the shrimp fan that as a family we are, picked up a bowl of spiced shrimp, and there was a flexibility to pick two flavours of half portion each and I picked the classic butter garlic shrimp and Cajun shrimp. First the shrimps were fresh and beautifully cooked, the butter garlic shrimp was such a classic and it was beautiful. The Cajun Shrimp was equally good with wonderful Cajun infusions throughout. The portion however was huge and we almost missed completing this bowl of seafood goodness. Would love to try their other delicious offerings, hopefully in a next visit, soon.”
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Review excerpts
“Picked up a quick snack from a new place that we haven’t dined ever, Kelly’s Cajun Grill at Mall Of The Emirates. Being the shrimp fan that as a family we are, picked up a bowl of spiced shrimp, and there was a flexibility to pick two flavours of half portion each and I picked the classic butter garlic shrimp and Cajun shrimp. First the shrimps were fresh and beautifully cooked, the butter garlic shrimp was such a classic and it was beautiful. The Cajun Shrimp was equally good with wonderful Cajun infusions throughout. The portion however was huge and we almost missed completing this bowl of seafood goodness. Would love to try their other delicious offerings, hopefully in a next visit, soon.”September 2023
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Steak Net +1
“Very delicious steak at an affordable price.”
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“Very delicious steak at an affordable price.”November 2024
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Orange chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I love the food it was really tasty I recommend the orange chicken and fish are delicious.”
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“I love the food it was really tasty I recommend the orange chicken and fish are delicious.”May 2023
What to Avoid (9)
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Noodles Net −1
“Noodles were salty and we were served by a very unfriendly and rude lady. Her name is Samila.”
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“Noodles were salty and we were served by a very unfriendly and rude lady. Her name is Samila.”May 2024
“Spicy chicken tikka is cold, noodles are so saggy.”May 2023
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Bbq chicken Net −1
“The food that i order is nice the noodles are great, only what i observed is the vegetable, it is overcooked. And the bbq chicken is too sweet for my taste.”
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“The food that i order is nice the noodles are great, only what i observed is the vegetable, it is overcooked. And the bbq chicken is too sweet for my taste.”June 2023
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Beef combo Net −1
“Yesterday, I ordered a beef combo and paid 48 AED. The portion contained only about 7 small pieces of meat. Out of those, 3 were completely impossible to chew (like rubber), and 2 were just pieces of fat. For the main (50%) section, I chose potatoes instead of rice or pasta. Unfortunately, the potatoes turned out to be burned — they were bitter and inedible.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday, I ordered a beef combo and paid 48 AED. The portion contained only about 7 small pieces of meat. Out of those, 3 were completely impossible to chew (like rubber), and 2 were just pieces of fat. For the main (50%) section, I chose potatoes instead of rice or pasta. Unfortunately, the potatoes turned out to be burned — they were bitter and inedible.”December 2025
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Combo set Net −1
“It was my first time eating at Cajun Grill, and I was under the impression that it would be similar to other Asian restaurants where you can order a combo set with two sides with rice plus a drink. However, I was very surprised by the price.”
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“It was my first time eating at Cajun Grill, and I was under the impression that it would be similar to other Asian restaurants where you can order a combo set with two sides with rice plus a drink. However, I was very surprised by the price.”January 2026
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Creamy pasta Net −1
“Used to love the foods a-lot. Now cant even eat. Bring the previous chef back. Missed those creamy Pasta. This is the second day throwing out the whole thing for the last month. Either too salty or not boiled properly. 😫”
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Critical review excerpts
“Used to love the foods a-lot. Now cant even eat. Bring the previous chef back. Missed those creamy Pasta. This is the second day throwing out the whole thing for the last month. Either too salty or not boiled properly. 😫”May 2023
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“I ordered a grilled chicken, but it was a very disappointing experience. The outside of the chicken was burnt and difficult to eat, while the inside was undercooked and even had blood in it. The meat felt soft only because it seemed to have been marinated for a long time, not properly grilled. Overall, it was a pathetic experience and a complete waste of money. I would not recommend trying it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a grilled chicken, but it was a very disappointing experience. The outside of the chicken was burnt and difficult to eat, while the inside was undercooked and even had blood in it. The meat felt soft only because it seemed to have been marinated for a long time, not properly grilled. Overall, it was a pathetic experience and a complete waste of money. I would not recommend trying it.”March 2026
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Old chicken Net −1
“The food is dirty, I got poisoned from their old chicken which am pretty sure it’s a leftover from the past day, chief is stupid and has zero knowledge of food, I asked for the white rice as it’s gluten free and mentioned that jasmine rice have gluten!!!”
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“The food is dirty, I got poisoned from their old chicken which am pretty sure it’s a leftover from the past day, chief is stupid and has zero knowledge of food, I asked for the white rice as it’s gluten free and mentioned that jasmine rice have gluten!!!”September 2023
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Spicy chicken tikka Net −1
“Spicy chicken tikka is cold, noodles are so saggy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Spicy chicken tikka is cold, noodles are so saggy.”May 2023
Drinks 1
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Diet coke drink Net −1
“Your coke machine soda badly needs calibration. Diet Coke drink was flat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Your coke machine soda badly needs calibration. Diet Coke drink was flat.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check pricing. Ask what the combo includes and confirm the total before paying; one first-time diner was surprised by an 83 AED bill.
Confirm rice. Check that rice is included in your selected combo before leaving the counter; one customer received no rice despite requesting it.
Check temperature. Look over the meal before settling in, as reviews mention food arriving cold, including a salty meal rejected shortly after payment.
Check chicken. If ordering grilled chicken, check that it is fully cooked before eating; one review reported a burnt outside and undercooked centre.
Allow time. Do not assume every order will be quick: reviews describe waits of more than 20 minutes and 30 minutes for food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
مول الامارات - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cooking
Reviews report burnt and undercooked grilled chicken, rubbery beef, burned potatoes and uncooked or soggy rice and noodles.
Temperature issues
Cold or merely warm food appears in several reviews, including salty food served cold and cold fried rice with a warm dish.
Small portions
Some diners found the protein and sides too small for the price, including one meal with only about seven small pieces of beef.
Price confusion
Several customers were surprised by combo or separate-item charges and felt the food-court portions did not justify the bill.
Order delays
Reviews include orders taking 20 to 30 minutes, including one customer who paid but was told no order had been received.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
48 AED
beef combo
“Yesterday, I ordered a beef combo and paid 48 AED”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Kelly’s Cajun Grill is a Mall of Emirates food-court counter for Cajun-style fast food, with options including Cajun shrimp, grilled chicken, orange chicken, noodles and fish. It is worth considering when you want a casual mall meal and do not mind checking the order carefully. The Cajun shrimp has the strongest specific praise: one family found the prawns fresh, beautifully cooked and served in a very large bowl, with classic butter garlic and Cajun flavours available in half portions.
Service can be a real bright spot. Reviews mention cheerful, accommodating staff, a quickly moving queue and a well-liked kids meal. That makes it potentially convenient for families or a quick stop between shopping, although the experience is not consistent.
The main caution is reliability. Diners describe cold or overly salty food, burnt potatoes, tough beef, soggy noodles, missing rice and, in one serious account, grilled chicken that was undercooked inside. Portion size and pricing also divide opinion: some call the food good value, while others objected to small protein servings or bills of 48 AED, 83 AED and more.
Confirm the combo contents and total before paying, and check the food’s temperature and doneness when it arrives.