Pineapple Kabab
The Pineapple Kabab is a 5-hour slow-cooked lamb leg served with seasoned rice; reviewers describe the meat as exceptionally tender.
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.
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The Pineapple Kabab is a 5-hour slow-cooked lamb leg served with seasoned rice; reviewers describe the meat as exceptionally tender.
Bursa Iskender combines thinly sliced meat, tomato-soaked bread, yoghurt and melted butter, making it a standout traditional dish.
One first-time diner said the salads, soups and kebabs were all freshly prepared.
A meat döner with pita was reportedly ready in 6–8 minutes, useful when you want food during a mall visit.
Reviews describe the interior as cosy, colourful and inviting, with an atmosphere suited to a relaxed meal.
A reviewer found half a meat-döner pita enough for each person, while another praised the restaurant's large portions.
A family visiting with children said the waiters offered sweets and drawing tools, making the lunch especially child-friendly.
These items at ODÖNER DUBAI HILLS MALL got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“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.”
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“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.”March 2026
“Highly recommend their pineapple kebab. A must-visit spot!”March 2026
“We also ordered the Adana Kabab, which is my all-time favorite comfort food, and they prepared it to perfection.”
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“We also ordered the Adana Kabab, which is my all-time favorite comfort food, and they prepared it to perfection.”March 2026
“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.”July 2022
“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.”
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“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.”March 2026
“Hot Appetizer platter Mix kebab Platter Pineapple kebab Strawberry Mojito Watermelon juice Turkish Baklawa Really loved the food. The Pineapple kebab is a must try. Also the Turkish baklava is the best here. Authentic baklava...”September 2022
“Make sure you try the Baklava with ice-cream; it's the perfect way to finish, along with a satisfying cup of tea.”
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“Make sure you try the Baklava with ice-cream; it's the perfect way to finish, along with a satisfying cup of tea.”November 2025
“The dessert baklava with icecream was yummmm😍”October 2022
“The doner in pita bread 😍”
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“The doner in pita bread 😍”April 2026
“Food was excellent ( I ordered meat doner with pita bread ) taste was perfect and meat sure was fresh to give that taste”September 2025
“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”
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“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”November 2022
“We started with their fresh, chilled Ayran, which was the perfect refreshing start to the meal, followed by a delicious variety of hot starters.”
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“We started with their fresh, chilled Ayran, which was the perfect refreshing start to the meal, followed by a delicious variety of hot starters.”March 2026
“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.”
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“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.”July 2022
“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.”
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“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.”January 2025
“The buttermilk (yayık ayranı) was real and foamy.”
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“The buttermilk (yayık ayranı) was real and foamy.”December 2024
“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”
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“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”August 2022
“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”
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“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”August 2022
“Their Chef Special Salad is a must try.”
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“Their Chef Special Salad is a must try.”August 2022
“The mains chicken wings and the iskander kebab was tooo delicious.”
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“The mains chicken wings and the iskander kebab was tooo delicious.”October 2022
“We had the chicken wings with burghool and the pineapple lamb also with burghool, really really delicious!”
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“We had the chicken wings with burghool and the pineapple lamb also with burghool, really really delicious!”March 2026
“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”
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“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”August 2022
“I tried the Doner sandwich wrap (Lavash combo) which I enjoyed, though it was a bit salty for my taste.”
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“I tried the Doner sandwich wrap (Lavash combo) which I enjoyed, though it was a bit salty for my taste.”May 2025
“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).”
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“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).”November 2025
“As for the food, the Hummus with caramelized dates was divine. Rich and creamy, virtually melting in our mouth.”
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“As for the food, the Hummus with caramelized dates was divine. Rich and creamy, virtually melting in our mouth.”July 2022
“The konafa is also amazing.”
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“The konafa is also amazing.”June 2026
“Mixed grill and Meat Mousakka was amazing.”
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“Mixed grill and Meat Mousakka was amazing.”August 2022
“Ended with the best milk cake ever ( highly recommend)”
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“Ended with the best milk cake ever ( highly recommend)”August 2022
“Mixed grill and Meat Mousakka was amazing.”
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“Mixed grill and Meat Mousakka was amazing.”August 2022
“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.”
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“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.”August 2024
“This is the best delicious Turkish cousin food in Dubai. Try Iskander and mixed pide. Wonderful! Thank you!”
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“This is the best delicious Turkish cousin food in Dubai. Try Iskander and mixed pide. Wonderful! Thank you!”March 2026
“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.”
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“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.”July 2022
“Tried their salad, muhammara, eggplant dish all were superb...”
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“Tried their salad, muhammara, eggplant dish all were superb...”October 2022
“Love the pineapple beef dish, very nicely cooked.”
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“Love the pineapple beef dish, very nicely cooked.”June 2026
“The meat in the pineapple rice dish was soft, and the burger had flavorful, well prepared meat that was very filling.”
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“The meat in the pineapple rice dish was soft, and the burger had flavorful, well prepared meat that was very filling.”February 2026
“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 .”
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“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 .”February 2026
“Highly recommended for those who like Turkish cuisine. We recommend the homemade iced tea.”
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“Highly recommended for those who like Turkish cuisine. We recommend the homemade iced tea.”February 2026
“A really great meat doner & Pomegranate Juice with some gr8 fries too 😋”
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“A really great meat doner & Pomegranate Juice with some gr8 fries too 😋”October 2022
“We paired it with a refreshing strawberry mojito, which was a great combination.”
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“We paired it with a refreshing strawberry mojito, which was a great combination.”March 2026
“Make sure you try the Baklava with ice-cream; it's the perfect way to finish, along with a satisfying cup of tea.”
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“Make sure you try the Baklava with ice-cream; it's the perfect way to finish, along with a satisfying cup of tea.”November 2025
“It's nice to finish with Turkish tea and baklava and a splash of complementary cologne when you are done eating 👌”
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“It's nice to finish with Turkish tea and baklava and a splash of complementary cologne when you are done eating 👌”July 2022
“Sweet is not that good at all we ordered kenafi was very bad.”
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“Sweet is not that good at all we ordered kenafi was very bad.”May 2024
“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”
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“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”August 2025
Request Condiments. Ask for pita, chilli and yoghurt sauce when ordering; one diner said these were not offered automatically.
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.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering if you want a morning meal; one reviewer found the food fresh and the price-to-quality ratio excellent.
Share Portions. Consider sharing a meat-döner pita if you have a light appetite, as one reviewer found half enough for each person.
Finish Sweetly. Leave room for baklava and Turkish tea; reviewers often describe them as a satisfying way to finish.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Several reviewers felt the prices were high; one specifically found the 69 AED pastries unconvincing.
Some visits had slow or poorly timed service, including a salad arriving after the main course.
One reviewer found the döner meat a bit dry despite praising the speed and portion size.
One customer reported receiving raw bread, raw meat in lahmacun and a plastic object in the dish.
A separate review alleged that the meat and rice smelled spoiled and had been reheated; this is an individual report, not a verified finding.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“Paid 340 AED for an average meal”Google review · November 2025
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.