Markette

Name: Markette
Address: Unit #168 - 1, G Floor, Dubai Mall - Financial Ctr St, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971507086015

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 507 086 015

Markette is a restaurant and café in Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, with a cozy setting opposite the aquarium. It is a useful stop for dishes such as fried oxtail and fresh crepes, whether you are taking a meal break or settling in for dessert.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

7,383 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Aquarium view

Tables opposite the aquarium give the meal an unusual backdrop, with marine life visible as you eat.

Oxtail dishes

The fried oxtail made a strong enough impression that one customer returned years later specifically for it.

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What to Eat at Markette

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Markette, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 10

Apple crumble Net +1

“Mushroom soup and apple crumble is nice.”
Carrot cake Net +1

“Amazing food with breathtaking view of dubai aquarium. Tried chicken fried rice which is highly recommended to everyone. Carrot cake is a proper delicacy.”
Chicken fried rice Net +1

“Amazing food with breathtaking view of dubai aquarium. Tried chicken fried rice which is highly recommended to everyone. Carrot cake is a proper delicacy.”
Chicken shish shish Net +1

“Then we had chicken shish shish. It's a delicious and expensive place. I recommend it.”
Club sandwich Net +1

“I ordered the club sandwich, and honestly? It was the best I’ve ever had. They added avocado, which took it to a whole new level. Crispy, fresh, and perfectly balanced.”
Crepe Net +1

“Would highly recommend the crepes as they were delicious and fresh”
Croissant Net +1

“I have tried croissant & coffee overthere and i loved it. The taste was decent and matching to the dubai level.”
Fried oxtail Net +1

“We stumbled upon this restaurant by chance, and one dish left a lasting impression on me — the fried oxtail. It was simply unforgettable. ❤️”
Healthy breakfast Net +1

“The healthy breakfast was delicious.”
Humus Net +1

“Food is average, kale salad was hard and too sour , salmon was fine as well as the Paila , prawns were reasonably tasty , Humus was nice ,service staff were nice , all was delivered on the table without too much delay.”

Honorable mentions (12)

Mac & cheese burger Net +1

“• Markette Oxtail • Mac & Cheese Burger I had the Mac & Cheese Burger, and I can honestly say it’s the best burger I’ve ever had in Dubai! The combination of the meat and mac & cheese was just perfect. I also tried a small piece of the oxtail from the other dish, and it was delicious. The rice was well-cooked too.”
Markette oxtail Net +1

“• Markette Oxtail • Mac & Cheese Burger I had the Mac & Cheese Burger, and I can honestly say it’s the best burger I’ve ever had in Dubai! The combination of the meat and mac & cheese was just perfect. I also tried a small piece of the oxtail from the other dish, and it was delicious. The rice was well-cooked too.”
Mezze platter Net +1

“We ordered Mezze Platter. It is really good. My daughter likes it! 😊”
Mushroom soup Net +1

“Mushroom soup and apple crumble is nice.”
Oxtail Net +1

“Oxtail was fall off the bone!”
Oxtail fettuccine Net +1

“We had an amazing time at Marquette, the food is very tasty! With a relaxing view to the aquarium! My favorite dish was the oxtail fettuccine!!!”
Pancakes Net +1

“Don’t miss their pancakes – huge, fluffy, and absolutely delicious.”
Shish taoum Net +1

“The Shish Taoum was very tender with perfect spice.”
Shrimp in the air Net +1

“We especially loved the shrimp in the air.”
Steak Net +1

“The steak was tender and perfectly cooked, and the fries were crispy.”
Paila Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Food is average, kale salad was hard and too sour , salmon was fine as well as the Paila , prawns were reasonably tasty , Humus was nice ,service staff were nice , all was delivered on the table without too much delay.”
Salmon Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Food is average, kale salad was hard and too sour , salmon was fine as well as the Paila , prawns were reasonably tasty , Humus was nice ,service staff were nice , all was delivered on the table without too much delay.”

Drinks 1

Iced spanish coffee Net +1

“The iced Spanish coffee was a blast, perfect way to recharge. We'll definitely be back for more of that awesome staff and coffee combo 💯🙌”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 8

Beef rice Net −1

“Beef rice not nice as soup very salty but beef is tender.”
Chicken pasta Net −1

“Meat platter the meat is dry and chicken pasta not nice.”
Galette Net −1

“The galette ended up being a bit too dry.”
Meat platter Net −1

“Meat platter the meat is dry and chicken pasta not nice.”
Medium steaks Net −1

“Great atmosphere and food, but our medium steaks were served well-done, which was a bit embarrassing since I had highly recommended the dish to my friend. The staff offered to remake them, but we couldn't wait the extra 20 minutes. I still rate them well for polite service, but the kitchen's mistake was disappointing”
Mozzarella chicken Net −1

“Tried the mozzarella chicken. Ok but I bit dry to my liking.”
Nacho Net −1

“The nacho is salty.”
Oxtail rice Net −1

“I ordered the oxtail rice, unique savory but not so good. Located right in front of the aquarium.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose seating. If the view matters, ask for a table across from the aquarium; diners say you can watch the marine life while eating.

Try oxtail. The fried oxtail is the clearest signature-style recommendation in the reviews, with one returning customer still praising it.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Unit #168 - 1, G Floor, Dubai Mall - Financial Ctr St

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 507 086 015

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 – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Some diners had trouble finding staff, and another reported slow service even when the restaurant was not busy.

Inconsistent cooking

A steak order intended to be medium arrived well-done, and the remake would have taken another 20 minutes.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

20aed

more spaghetti

“It’s additional 20aed for more spaghetti”

Google review · December 2025

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The Bottom Line

Markette is a restaurant and café in Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, positioned opposite the aquarium. That view is a genuine part of the experience: diners mention watching marine life while eating, and the cozy atmosphere offers a calmer break from the mall. It works for a full meal, a quick shopping pause or dessert.

The menu gives you plenty to explore, but the most distinctive review-backed picks are the fried oxtail, tender Shish Taoum, fresh crepes and Mac & Cheese Burger. The fried oxtail has inspired a return visit years later, while one diner called the burger the best they had eaten in Dubai. The Claudette is another dessert option, built around caramelized roasted banana, salted caramel and vanilla ice cream.

Service is often warm, attentive and quick, although it is not perfectly consistent. Some guests struggled to find a server, and one steak order arrived well-done instead of medium. Food feedback is similarly mixed: many describe fresh, flavorful dishes, while another found nachos and beef rice too salty.

Portions are described as generous by some and reduced for spaghetti by another. Note that there is no private toilet; you must use the mall facilities, where queues can be lengthy.