Mara Lounge Restaurant - Dubai mall

Mara Lounge Restaurant - Dubai mall

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Closed 0 505 900 620

Mara Lounge is an international fusion restaurant in Fashion Avenue, on the 3rd floor above the Apple Store in Downtown Dubai. It suits Dubai Mall meals ranging from breakfast and coffee to dishes such as Japanese crab salad and chicken biryani, with a stylish, comfortable setting for couples, families and groups.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,410 ratings
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84%
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The Good Stuff

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Menu Variety

Multiple cuisines make it easy for groups to find different styles of food in one meal.

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Chicken Biryani

The chicken biryani earned unusually strong praise, with one diner calling it the best they had tried.

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What to Eat at Mara Lounge Restaurant - Dubai mall

These items at Mara Lounge Restaurant - Dubai mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

  1. Eggs benedict Net +3
    “The place is really nice I loved that they have a lot of options for breakfast both the Benedict and mushroom scramble eggs were really delicious, the only thing is their pancakes was average as you can feel egg taste.”
  2. Chicken biryani Net +2
    “The chicken Biryani was Ultimately the Best I have ever had in any restaurant even compared to any other Indian restaurant i have tried. I was super surprised. Highly recommendable dish Made with Absolute Love!”
  3. Chocolate wonders Net +2
    “Nice restaurant & coffee, suitable for couples or families, there are is a big range of sweets and dishes, the staff was friendly, We had our deserts and coffee there during our visit to Dubai mall, my recommendation is to try their Chocolate Wonders.. its amazing”
  4. Japanese crab salad Net +2
    “The Japanese crab salad is phenomenal — crunchy, juicy, fresh, and packed with flavor in every bite.”
  5. Tom yum soup Net +2
    “The highlight of the meal was definitely the Tom Yum Soup—it was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and one of the best we’ve had.”
Honorable mentions (38)
  1. French toast Net +1
    “The breakfast platter was really good with a nice verity! (A very solid french toast)”
  2. Affagato Net +1
    “Delicious food, we loved their wagyu ribeye, chicken sliders and korean chicken. Their desserts were some of the best we have tried! Chiclate wonders, saffron milkcake, affagato & dubai choclate were all amazing. Great service and beautiful ambiance.”
  3. Avocado croissant Net +1
    “We had a wonderful breakfast at Mara Lounge! The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely spot on. We tried the shakshuka, eggs Benedict, avocado croissant, and French toast. Each dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The shakshuka was rich and hearty, the eggs Benedict perfectly poached, the avocado croissant light and fresh, and the French toast was indulgent without being too sweet. The service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe made it a perfect spot to start the day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great brunch experience in Dubai!”
  4. Beef tacos Net +1
    “We ordered corn salad, Wagyu burgers, Buffalo wings and beef tacos. Every thing was very tasty. Dishes a bit small but still very good.”
  5. Beef tenderloin Net +1
    “We tried the lip-smacking starters - the korean chicken pops and sticky prawns were outstanding! Beef tenderloin also done to perfection!”
  6. Breakfast platter Net +1
    “The breakfast platter was really good with a nice verity! (A very solid french toast)”
  7. Buffalo wings Net +1
    “We ordered corn salad, Wagyu burgers, Buffalo wings and beef tacos. Every thing was very tasty. Dishes a bit small but still very good.”
  8. Cake filled croissant Net +1
    “Lovely cafe. We went to try out their cake filled croissant. To our pleasant surprise their menu had lots more to offer. Had just had dinner so settled for just the croissant and a coffee. Both were nice. An enjoyable experience on the whole. Will surely be coming back for a full meal.”
  9. Cheese tella toast Net +1
    “The Turkish eggs, Cheese Tella toast, and blueberry milkshake were also good (7.5/10).”
  10. Chicken buffalo pizza Net +1
    “My most favorite was the chicken Buffalo pizza.”
  11. Chicken curry Net +1
    “Amazing and outstanding food so many variety this time we had chicken curry and the drinks were so yummy as well and I want to thank our server Jeff for being so polite and helpful and so kind.”
  12. Chicken sliders Net +1
    “Delicious food, we loved their wagyu ribeye, chicken sliders and korean chicken. Their desserts were some of the best we have tried! Chiclate wonders, saffron milkcake, affagato & dubai choclate were all amazing. Great service and beautiful ambiance.”
  13. Chocolate lava cake Net +1
    “The chocolate lava cake is also equally delicious!”
  14. Corn salad Net +1
    “We ordered corn salad, Wagyu burgers, Buffalo wings and beef tacos. Every thing was very tasty. Dishes a bit small but still very good.”
  15. Dubai choclate Net +1
    “Delicious food, we loved their wagyu ribeye, chicken sliders and korean chicken. Their desserts were some of the best we have tried! Chiclate wonders, saffron milkcake, affagato & dubai choclate were all amazing. Great service and beautiful ambiance.”
  16. Fresh croissant Net +1
    “The portion is more than enough, fresh croissant, the only issue is with the “ karak “ the taste is not karak”
  17. Halloumi manakeesh Net +1
    “The halloumi manakeesh and flat white were the best items (8.5/10).”
  18. Jabanees salad Net +1
    “Jabanees salad was really amazing and flavors was unforgetable... service by workers were amazing”
  19. Japanese salmon Net +1
    “Japanese salmon is also a great choice however the sauce can be a little sweet therefore it's better to ask for it on the side rather than poured over the salmon.”
  20. Korean chicken Net +1
    “Delicious food, we loved their wagyu ribeye, chicken sliders and korean chicken. Their desserts were some of the best we have tried! Chiclate wonders, saffron milkcake, affagato & dubai choclate were all amazing. Great service and beautiful ambiance.”
  21. Korean chicken pops Net +1
    “We tried the lip-smacking starters - the korean chicken pops and sticky prawns were outstanding! Beef tenderloin also done to perfection!”
  22. Lotus drama Net +1
    “For desserts - do not miss the Lotus Drama- oozing dramatic yumminess- this dessert plate was wiped clean!”
  23. Mushroom pizza Net +1
    “But every visit, the mushroom pizza is a staple!”
  24. Mushroom rissoto Net +1
    “Love their mushroom rissoto which gives a strong hit of truffle on the first bite.”
  25. Mushroom scramble eggs Net +1
    “The place is really nice I loved that they have a lot of options for breakfast both the Benedict and mushroom scramble eggs were really delicious, the only thing is their pancakes was average as you can feel egg taste.”
  26. Nutella chocolate brownie Net +1
    “I also ordered the Nutella chocolate brownie, as I came for this especially, and it wasn’t a disappointment. Highly recommended to try their desserts.”
  27. Pina colada Net +1
    “We ordered Pink pasta and Khaleej style chicken steak along with Pina colada. We had cheese balls as a starter which was okay. Only Pina colada was good but pasta and chicken were not as of that standard what we expected.”
  28. Pink rice with beef Net +1
    “For mains - the truffle burger, Pink risotto and pink rice with beef - top notch dishes! Pink risotto is a must try!!! We loved it.”
  29. Pink risotto Net +1
    “For mains - the truffle burger, Pink risotto and pink rice with beef - top notch dishes! Pink risotto is a must try!!! We loved it.”
  30. Saffron milkcake Net +1
    “Delicious food, we loved their wagyu ribeye, chicken sliders and korean chicken. Their desserts were some of the best we have tried! Chiclate wonders, saffron milkcake, affagato & dubai choclate were all amazing. Great service and beautiful ambiance.”
  31. Seafood fittuccine Net +1
    “, Thank you for the service Kiza, Karan, Rahul, Kajal & wellence I had great time here in Mara Lounge the food was amazing and tasty specially the Seafood Fittuccine and TomYam complement to the chef I definitely will comeback here together with my friends and Family. Must try! 🙏🙌🏼✅”
  32. Shakshuka Net +1
    “We had a wonderful breakfast at Mara Lounge! The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely spot on. We tried the shakshuka, eggs Benedict, avocado croissant, and French toast. Each dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The shakshuka was rich and hearty, the eggs Benedict perfectly poached, the avocado croissant light and fresh, and the French toast was indulgent without being too sweet. The service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe made it a perfect spot to start the day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great brunch experience in Dubai!”
  33. Smashed avocado Net +1
    “The watermelon juice was 7/10, while the smashed avocado was 6.5/10.”
  34. Sticky prawns Net +1
    “We tried the lip-smacking starters - the korean chicken pops and sticky prawns were outstanding! Beef tenderloin also done to perfection!”
  35. Truffle burger Net +1
    “For mains - the truffle burger, Pink risotto and pink rice with beef - top notch dishes! Pink risotto is a must try!!! We loved it.”
  36. Turkish eggs Net +1
    “The Turkish eggs, Cheese Tella toast, and blueberry milkshake were also good (7.5/10).”
  37. Wagyu burgers Net +1
    “We ordered corn salad, Wagyu burgers, Buffalo wings and beef tacos. Every thing was very tasty. Dishes a bit small but still very good.”
  38. Wagyu ribeye Net +1
    “Delicious food, we loved their wagyu ribeye, chicken sliders and korean chicken. Their desserts were some of the best we have tried! Chiclate wonders, saffron milkcake, affagato & dubai choclate were all amazing. Great service and beautiful ambiance.”

Drinks 4

  1. Blueberry milkshake Net +1
    “The Turkish eggs, Cheese Tella toast, and blueberry milkshake were also good (7.5/10).”
  2. Iced spanish latte Net +1
    “Ordered pink penne pasta, mozerella cheese balls and iced spanish latte. Everything tasted great! Plus portion sizes are quite generous, can easily be shared amongst 2-3 people.”
  3. Lemonade slush Net +1
    “The lemonade slush was very refreshing, very sweet and sour at the same time.”
  4. Watermelon juice Net +1
    “The watermelon juice was 7/10, while the smashed avocado was 6.5/10.”
What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

  1. Khaleej style chicken steak Net −1
    “We ordered Pink pasta and Khaleej style chicken steak along with Pina colada. We had cheese balls as a starter which was okay. Only Pina colada was good but pasta and chicken were not as of that standard what we expected.”
  2. Mini chimichurri tacos Net −1
    “He got the shrimp tacos and the Japanese crab salad. I got the mini chimichurri tacos and the mara signature fries. Both of our tacos were extremely small. I got the mini tacos so I expected them to be on the smaller end but they were smaller than you’d expect.”
  3. Pancakes Net −1
    “Pancakes were undercooked, quite sticky in the middle.”
  4. Samosa chat Net −1
    “The samosa chat had excessive tamarind chutney.”
  5. Shrimp tacos Net −1
    “He got the shrimp tacos and the Japanese crab salad. I got the mini chimichurri tacos and the mara signature fries. Both of our tacos were extremely small.”

Drinks 1

  1. Karak Net −1
    “The portion is more than enough, fresh croissant, the only issue is with the “ karak “ the taste is not karak”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Sauce. Ask for Japanese salmon sauce on the side if you prefer to control the sweetness.

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Share Dishes. Sharing can work well: one diner said the portions were generous enough for two or three people.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
0 505 900 620
Mon10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Small Dishes

Some tacos and other dishes may feel undersized for their price, especially if you arrive hungry.

Price Concerns

One diner felt the pink pasta and Khaleej-style chicken steak did not justify the cost.

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The Bottom Line

Mara Lounge is an international fusion restaurant inside Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, on the 3rd floor above the Apple Store in Downtown Dubai. The broad menu is useful when a group cannot agree on one cuisine: reviews mention Japanese crab salad, chicken biryani, Tom Yum Soup and mushroom pizza as memorable orders. Breakfast is another draw, with halloumi manakeesh, flat whites, shakshuka and eggs Benedict all receiving good feedback.

Dessert is worth factoring into the visit rather than treating it as an afterthought. Chocolate Wonders, saffron milkcake, affogato, Nutella chocolate brownie and Lotus Drama are among the named favourites. Some diners also found portions generous enough to share, though that is not consistent across the menu.

The room is generally described as warm, stylish and comfortable, with seating that one breakfast reviewer rated highly. It can suit couples, families or a shopping-break meal, but table spacing has felt tight to one guest and staff cleaning noise was distracting in another visit. There are a few reasons to order carefully.

A reviewer found tacos extremely small for the price, while another felt the pink pasta and chicken steak were overpriced. Breakfast execution was uneven too: pancakes and French toast were reported undercooked, and one table received its dishes at different times. For salmon, ask for the sauce on the side if you prefer less sweetness.

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