ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL

ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL

Dubai Hills Estate

ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL brings Turkish comfort food and street-food favourites to Dubai Hills Estate, with sit-down service in a colourful, welcoming setting. Reviews particularly highlight the slow-cooked Pineapple Kabab and Bursa Iskender, alongside quick döner options for a meal while shopping.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,850 ratings
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88%
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The Good Stuff

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Pineapple Kabab

The Pineapple Kabab is a 5-hour slow-cooked lamb leg served with seasoned rice; reviewers describe the meat as exceptionally tender.

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Bursa Iskender

Bursa Iskender combines thinly sliced meat, tomato-soaked bread, yoghurt and melted butter, making it a standout traditional dish.

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What to Eat at ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL

These items at ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

  1. Pineapple kabab Net +4
    “​The highlight of the night was definitely the Pineapple Kabab. It is a 5-hour slow-cooked lamb leg served with seasoned rice, and the meat was so tender it practically melted.”
  2. Adana kabab Net +2
    “We also ordered the Adana Kabab, which is my all-time favorite comfort food, and they prepared it to perfection.”
  3. Baklava Net +2
    “​We finished our evening with authentic baklava while soaking in the beautiful restaurant ambiance. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all 10/10.”
  4. Baklava with ice-cream Net +2
    “Make sure you try the Baklava with ice-cream; it's the perfect way to finish, along with a satisfying cup of tea.”
  5. Doner in pita bread Net +2
    “The doner in pita bread 😍”
Honorable mentions (25)
  1. Antakya "kunefe" Net +1
    “Here's what I got Mix cold appitizer platter Pineapple kebab Bursa Iskender Döner Bodrum Çökertime kebab (tabel mess) Peach mojito , strawberry mojito Antakya "Kunefe" (cotton candy show) Would 100% recommend this place for anyone who wants to try out Turkish food as they have really good options and amazing traditional taste”
  2. Ayran Net +1
    “We started with their fresh, chilled Ayran, which was the perfect refreshing start to the meal, followed by a delicious variety of hot starters.”
  3. Bodrum çokertme kebab Net +1
    “Fortunately that was only a prelude to the main event which for us was a serving of their "Adana Kebab", a wonderfully succulent grilled lamb meat served with bulghur pilaf and salad and a generous platter of "Bodrum Çokertme Kebab", a tantalizing dish of deep fried julienne potatoes with traditional döner meat served with yoghurt and homemade tomato sauce.”
  4. Bursa iskender Net +1
    “The highlight of the meal! The Bursa Iskender was a masterpiece, featuring tender, thinly-sliced meat layered over bread soaked in tangy tomato sauce and topped with creamy yogurt. The melted butter drizzled on top added a luxurious touch, making this dish a must-try.”
  5. Buttermilk (yayık ayranı) Net +1
    “The buttermilk (yayık ayranı) was real and foamy.”
  6. Cheese kunafeee Net +1
    “Enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, my fav was the cold mezza platter and the cheese pide. Highly recommend Finishing with the cheese kunafeee ... oh it was beautiful and also the Turkish tea. Restaurant is suitable for vegetarians and vegans as wsll”
  7. Cheese pide Net +1
    “Enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, my fav was the cold mezza platter and the cheese pide. Highly recommend Finishing with the cheese kunafeee ... oh it was beautiful and also the Turkish tea. Restaurant is suitable for vegetarians and vegans as wsll”
  8. Chef special salad Net +1
    “Their Chef Special Salad is a must try.”
  9. Chicken wings Net +1
    “The mains chicken wings and the iskander kebab was tooo delicious.”
  10. Chicken wings with burghool Net +1
    “We had the chicken wings with burghool and the pineapple lamb also with burghool, really really delicious!”
  11. Cold mezza platter Net +1
    “Enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, my fav was the cold mezza platter and the cheese pide. Highly recommend Finishing with the cheese kunafeee ... oh it was beautiful and also the Turkish tea. Restaurant is suitable for vegetarians and vegans as wsll”
  12. Doner sandwich wrap (lavash combo) Net +1
    “I tried the Doner sandwich wrap (Lavash combo) which I enjoyed, though it was a bit salty for my taste.”
  13. Eggs with pastrami (bastarma) and sausage (soujouk) Net +1
    “This Turkish restaurant is one of my favorite go-to places in Dubai for a nice bite of doner or eggs with pastrami (bastarma) and sausage (soujouk).”
  14. Hummus with caramelized dates Net +1
    “As for the food, the Hummus with caramelized dates was divine. Rich and creamy, virtually melting in our mouth.”
  15. Konafa Net +1
    “The konafa is also amazing.”
  16. Meat mousakka Net +1
    “Mixed grill and Meat Mousakka was amazing.”
  17. Milk cake Net +1
    “Ended with the best milk cake ever ( highly recommend)”
  18. Mixed grill Net +1
    “Mixed grill and Meat Mousakka was amazing.”
  19. Mixed grill planter Net +1
    “Good Turkish restaurant wide a wide range of Turkish dishes on the menu. Food was generally very nice, especially the mixed grill planter, portions were generous too.”
  20. Mixed pide Net +1
    “This is the best delicious Turkish cousin food in Dubai. Try Iskander and mixed pide. Wonderful! Thank you!”
  21. Moussaka Net +1
    “Then whilst mid bite into my delicious Moussaka, one of the Filipino waitresses decided to unleash her fury on a fellow colleague as a result of what I assumed to be a mistake he made.”
  22. Muhammara Net +1
    “Tried their salad, muhammara, eggplant dish all were superb...”
  23. Pineapple beef dish Net +1
    “Love the pineapple beef dish, very nicely cooked.”
  24. Pineapple rice dish Net +1
    “The meat in the pineapple rice dish was soft, and the burger had flavorful, well prepared meat that was very filling.”
  25. Shawarma Net +1
    “One of the best shawarma spots in Dubai Hills Mall! The shawarma is fresh, juicy, and full of flavor, with perfectly seasoned meat and soft bread. The portions are generous, and the service is fast and friendly. Great place for a quick, delicious bite while shopping. Highly recommended! Special thanks to chef Samy He is the best .”

Drinks 5

  1. Homemade iced tea Net +1
    “Highly recommended for those who like Turkish cuisine. We recommend the homemade iced tea.”
  2. Pomegranate juice Net +1
    “A really great meat doner & Pomegranate Juice with some gr8 fries too 😋”
  3. Strawberry mojito Net +1
    “We paired it with a refreshing strawberry mojito, which was a great combination.”
  4. Tea Net +1
    “Make sure you try the Baklava with ice-cream; it's the perfect way to finish, along with a satisfying cup of tea.”
  5. Turkish tea Net +1
    “It's nice to finish with Turkish tea and baklava and a splash of complementary cologne when you are done eating 👌”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Kenafi Net −1
    “Sweet is not that good at all we ordered kenafi was very bad.”
  2. Lamacun Net −1
    “I do not understand what should happen for the restaurant to send 1. Raw uncooked bread 2. Raw meat in Lamacun 3. Plastic object in Lamacun photos attached. Hope I won’t get sick”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Condiments. Ask for pita, chilli and yoghurt sauce when ordering; one diner said these were not offered automatically.

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Choose Carefully. If you are visiting during a rush, check the order as it arrives: one review mentions cold or incorrect dishes from a busy kitchen.

Plan the visit

Practical details

462Q+GMP
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
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 – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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High Pricing

Several reviewers felt the prices were high; one specifically found the 69 AED pastries unconvincing.

Service Delays

Some visits had slow or poorly timed service, including a salad arriving after the main course.

Customer-reported prices

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

340 AED

average meal

“Paid 340 AED for an average meal”
Google review · November 2025
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL is a Turkish restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate that works for both a proper sit-down meal and a quick bite near the food court. The menu has plenty of familiar comfort food, but the dishes that attract the most attention are the Pineapple Kabab, Bursa Iskender, döner in pita bread and keşkek with meat. The Pineapple Kabab is the most distinctive order described in the reviews: a five-hour slow-cooked lamb leg with seasoned rice, served tender enough to melt.

Bursa Iskender is another strong choice, layering thinly sliced meat over tomato-soaked bread with yoghurt and melted butter. For a lighter finish, try baklava with ice-cream or Turkish tea; homemade iced tea also gets a mention. The room is repeatedly described as colourful, cosy and welcoming, and families have appreciated the friendly treatment of children.

Service is often quick and attentive, though it has not been consistent: some diners reported delays, and one busy-kitchen review warned that dishes could arrive cold or wrong. Pricing is the main hesitation, with complaints about expensive pastries and overall value. Ask for pita and chilli or yoghurt sauce if they are not offered, and check your order when it arrives.

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