Large portions
Several diners say the portions are big enough to share, making the combos useful for a substantial food-court meal.
Kelly's Cajun Grill
Dubai Festival City
Kelly's Cajun Grill is a fast-casual American/Cajun counter in Dubai Festival City’s food court, serving filling combos built around grilled or Cajun-style chicken with sides such as rice and pasta. Reviews especially point to generous portions, including meals that are easy to share.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
182 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful service
Customers repeatedly describe the crew as friendly and helpful when choosing a combo or deciding what to order.
Pasta option
The penne pasta with white sauce was singled out as delicious, including by a child who enjoyed it immediately.
Grilled chicken
Grilled chicken is a strong choice for diners who return specifically when they are craving it.
Food-court setting
The surrounding food court has plenty of seating and family partitions, though it can still feel chaotic.
What to Eat at Kelly's Cajun Grill 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, 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.
These items at Kelly's Cajun Grill got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabic bread Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite. The Shish Tawouk was marinated well and tasted so good. Hummus with the hot bread was very delicious.”
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“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite. The Shish Tawouk was marinated well and tasted so good. Hummus with the hot bread was very delicious.”November 2020
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Chicken adana kebab Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite.”
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“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite.”November 2020
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Chicken shish tawouk Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite. The Shish Tawouk was marinated well and tasted so good.”
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“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite. The Shish Tawouk was marinated well and tasted so good.”November 2020
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The best grilled chicken that i ever tried. I always go back to Cajun because when i crave grilled chicken. And also the staff ate Gicelle, she's always so accommodating and joyful everytime i order. 🤗😋”
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“The best grilled chicken that i ever tried. I always go back to Cajun because when i crave grilled chicken. And also the staff ate Gicelle, she's always so accommodating and joyful everytime i order. 🤗😋”March 2023
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Hummus Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite. The Shish Tawouk was marinated well and tasted so good. Hummus with the hot bread was very delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Chicken Shish Tawouk and Chicken Adana Kebab along with Hummus and Arabic Bread. The Adana Kebab was very soft with delicious taste and melts in your mouth texture with every bite. The Shish Tawouk was marinated well and tasted so good. Hummus with the hot bread was very delicious.”November 2020
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Penne pasta with white sauce Net +1
“The mix of combo I tried is AED 41 which consists of 2 sides and one main + drink. The penne pasta with white sauce and the spicy veggie rice are so delicious! Bbq chicken is normal and a bit dry! Will definitely try the shrimps next time.”
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“The mix of combo I tried is AED 41 which consists of 2 sides and one main + drink. The penne pasta with white sauce and the spicy veggie rice are so delicious! Bbq chicken is normal and a bit dry! Will definitely try the shrimps next time.”September 2023
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Spicy veggie rice Net +1
“The mix of combo I tried is AED 41 which consists of 2 sides and one main + drink. The penne pasta with white sauce and the spicy veggie rice are so delicious! Bbq chicken is normal and a bit dry! Will definitely try the shrimps next time.”
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Review excerpts
“The mix of combo I tried is AED 41 which consists of 2 sides and one main + drink. The penne pasta with white sauce and the spicy veggie rice are so delicious! Bbq chicken is normal and a bit dry! Will definitely try the shrimps next time.”September 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Blackened chicken Net −1
“We ordered Blackened chicken and honey chicken with rice and pasta. Honestly, the food was so-so. Food served was not hot which is a big turn off for me, and the taste overall was very bland. My suggestion would be to provide some spicy sauce with the meals or add more variety to your food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Blackened chicken and honey chicken with rice and pasta. Honestly, the food was so-so. Food served was not hot which is a big turn off for me, and the taste overall was very bland. My suggestion would be to provide some spicy sauce with the meals or add more variety to your food.”June 2024
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Combo chicken Net −1
“I will never eat again! Tried the combo chicken, the rice is not cooked well, the BBQ chicken wasnt that good, and spring rolls is just okay. Over all i will not eat again to kelly cajun grill.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I will never eat again! Tried the combo chicken, the rice is not cooked well, the BBQ chicken wasnt that good, and spring rolls is just okay. Over all i will not eat again to kelly cajun grill.”July 2023
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Honey chicken Net −1
“We ordered Blackened chicken and honey chicken with rice and pasta. Honestly, the food was so-so. Food served was not hot which is a big turn off for me, and the taste overall was very bland. My suggestion would be to provide some spicy sauce with the meals or add more variety to your food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Blackened chicken and honey chicken with rice and pasta. Honestly, the food was so-so. Food served was not hot which is a big turn off for me, and the taste overall was very bland. My suggestion would be to provide some spicy sauce with the meals or add more variety to your food.”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. If you cannot tolerate heat or have an allergy, verify the spice level carefully before ordering rather than relying on a verbal reassurance.
Check temperature. Ask for the meal to be served hot and check it when collecting it, since one review found the order cold.
Allow time. Build in extra time for grilled chicken orders; one customer waited 30 minutes despite the chicken being ready.
Consider sharing. The portions can be substantial, so sharing may make sense if you are ordering a large combo or platter.
Try the pasta. If you prefer milder sides, consider the penne pasta with white sauce; it was a standout in one combo review.
Expect noise. The outlet sits in a busy food court, so expect some noise and bustle rather than a quiet restaurant setting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Festival City Dubai Festival City Mall, Food Court
Dubai Festival City, Dubai
Common Concerns
Spice mismatch
One diner was told the food was not spicy but found it too hot, a serious concern for anyone with an allergy.
Food temperature
Some meals arrived cold or not hot, which took away from the experience for multiple diners.
Slow service
A grilled-chicken order took 30 minutes even though the chicken was reportedly ready.
Inconsistent sides
Reviews mention bland flavour, poorly cooked rice and BBQ chicken that could be dry or disappointing.
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The Bottom Line
Kelly's Cajun Grill is a quick American/Cajun food-court stop in Dubai Festival City. The draw is a filling combo rather than a sit-down meal: reviews mention grilled chicken, BBQ chicken, penne pasta with white sauce and spicy veggie rice. Portions are often described as large enough to share, which helps if you are feeding children or want leftovers.
The strongest dish-specific feedback is mixed but useful. Grilled chicken has a loyal following, while the penne and spicy veggie rice were both called delicious in one review. BBQ chicken, on the other hand, was described as normal and a bit dry by one diner, and another found the rice undercooked.
A combo review also called the overall flavour bland, so expectations may depend on what you choose. Service is commonly praised as friendly and helpful, especially when staff suggest combinations, but consistency is not guaranteed. One customer waited 30 minutes for grilled chicken, and another reported being treated poorly when asking for a takeaway box.
Check that your food is hot before leaving: cold or merely warm meals were mentioned more than once. If spice matters, ask very carefully about the heat level, especially if you have an allergy. The surrounding food court has family partitions and plenty of seating, but it can be noisy and chaotic.