Fresh Chicken
Several reviews describe the chicken as fresh, hot, crispy outside and juicy inside.
KFC | Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
KFC in Dubai Marina is a food-court fast-food restaurant for fried chicken, buckets, combo meals and sides. Reviews highlight fresh, hot chicken, quick service and plenty of shared seating, making it convenient for a casual meal when you are already at the mall.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
749 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food Court
The medium-small branch benefits from the food court’s plentiful seating.
Quick Service
One review found the service friendly and attentive, with short waiting times for a quick meal.
Spicy Options
Customers from Europe noted that the local chicken and sauces can have a noticeable spice kick.
Helpful Ordering
A review describes staff explaining combo meals and helping customers choose what to order.
What to Eat at KFC | Dubai Marina 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 KFC | Dubai Marina, 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 KFC | Dubai Marina got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Chicken rolls Net +1
“We took their fiery twister box .. it included chicken rolls, fries and a drink. Price was just 16 aed and by adding just 1 aed we got their spicy fries. Roll tasted good.. chicken was juicy and tender.. it was mild spicy and pretty filling.”
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Review excerpts
“We took their fiery twister box .. it included chicken rolls, fries and a drink. Price was just 16 aed and by adding just 1 aed we got their spicy fries. Roll tasted good.. chicken was juicy and tender.. it was mild spicy and pretty filling.”October 2020
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Fiery twister box Net +1
“We took their fiery twister box .. it included chicken rolls, fries and a drink. Price was just 16 aed and by adding just 1 aed we got their spicy fries. Roll tasted good.. chicken was juicy and tender.. it was mild spicy and pretty filling.”
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Review excerpts
“We took their fiery twister box .. it included chicken rolls, fries and a drink. Price was just 16 aed and by adding just 1 aed we got their spicy fries. Roll tasted good.. chicken was juicy and tender.. it was mild spicy and pretty filling.”October 2020
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Game box Net +1
“Game box is very good l like this meal we will enjoy this game and food I like it thankful to Jonah madam to suggest us this game box and we earn 10 us dollar”
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“Game box is very good l like this meal we will enjoy this game and food I like it thankful to Jonah madam to suggest us this game box and we earn 10 us dollar”August 2025
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Spicy fried chicken Net +1
“Located at the food court of Marina Mall, we tried the spicy fried chicken, and it was good.”
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Review excerpts
“Located at the food court of Marina Mall, we tried the spicy fried chicken, and it was good.”September 2024
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Veg zinger burger Net +1
“Veg zinger burger was very crispy, a good treat for vegetarians.”
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Review excerpts
“Veg zinger burger was very crispy, a good treat for vegetarians.”December 2023
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Despoiled rice Net −1
“Despoiled rice not eatable I replace it to just notify there is problem but stuff doesn’t understand give me same kind of rice again, Pepsi old not cold .. lowest quality of food and service”
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Critical review excerpts
“Despoiled rice not eatable I replace it to just notify there is problem but stuff doesn’t understand give me same kind of rice again, Pepsi old not cold .. lowest quality of food and service”May 2025
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Fiery twister Net −1
“Ordered a fiery twister the bread is so hard and dry I can tell this is long time bread”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a fiery twister the bread is so hard and dry I can tell this is long time bread”February 2026
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Twister sandwich Net −1
“Terriblllllllllllle!!!! It's the worst KFC I have ever eaten!!!! Every single thing in the twister sandwich was terrible! The order was prepared after about 30 minutes, I think the sandwich was for yesterday and the bread was completely black and burnt , the chicken wasn't cooked , the lettuce wasn't fresh, I couldn't eat the sandwich.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Terriblllllllllllle!!!! It's the worst KFC I have ever eaten!!!! Every single thing in the twister sandwich was terrible! The order was prepared after about 30 minutes, I think the sandwich was for yesterday and the bread was completely black and burnt , the chicken wasn't cooked , the lettuce wasn't fresh, I couldn't eat the sandwich.”February 2022
Drinks 1
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Pepsi Net −1
“Despoiled rice not eatable I replace it to just notify there is problem but stuff doesn’t understand give me same kind of rice again, Pepsi old not cold .. lowest quality of food and service”
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Critical review excerpts
“Despoiled rice not eatable I replace it to just notify there is problem but stuff doesn’t understand give me same kind of rice again, Pepsi old not cold .. lowest quality of food and service”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Status. Check the listing before walking over: two consecutive branches were closed for renewal without an updated Google Maps notice.
Allow Time. If the ordering screens are busy or malfunctioning, allow extra time rather than expecting an instant food-court stop.
Confirm Spice. Repeat your original-versus-spicy preference when collecting the order, especially when ordering for children.
Check Change. If paying with cash, check the change before leaving; one customer waited seven minutes while staff arranged it.
Check Customisation. Inspect customised orders at collection, since one customer’s requested changes had not been applied.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food Court Area - Al Marsa St - inside Dubai Marina Mall
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Branch Closures
Two nearby branches were reportedly closed for renewal without the closure being shown on Google Maps.
Order Errors
Customers have reported receiving spicy food instead of an original order, including a meal intended for a child.
Uneven Quality
Food quality can vary: one visit found old-tasting chicken, while another reported a dry, hard twister bread.
Refund Issues
A customer reported being charged twice and still waiting for the duplicate payment to be refunded.
Slow Screens
Ordering screens have sometimes created queues, and one review says order TVs caused delays.
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The Bottom Line
KFC in Dubai Marina is a straightforward food-court stop for fried chicken, buckets, combo meals and sides. Reviews specifically mention spicy fried chicken, the fiery twister and the veg zinger burger, so there is more to choose from than a standard bucket. The strongest recent feedback centres on chicken arriving fresh, hot, crispy outside and juicy inside, with quick service on good visits.
The Marina Mall location is medium-small, but the surrounding food court provides plenty of seating. Some customers also like the local spice level and describe the quality-to-price ratio as reasonable. A 2020 review reported a fiery twister box with chicken rolls, fries and a drink at 16 AED, though that is an old customer-reported price rather than a current menu guide.
Consistency is the main caution. Reviews describe order-screen delays, incorrect spice choices, hard or dry bread and occasional chicken that seemed old. Refund handling has also drawn criticism, including a reported duplicate card charge.
If you are visiting specifically for this branch, check its current status first: two nearby KFC branches were reportedly closed for renewal without Google Maps being updated. At collection, confirm custom requests, spice level and change before walking away.