Juicy Patties
The beef patties are repeatedly praised for being juicy and flavourful, including the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger.
Pickl Al Safa
Al Safa
Pickl Al Safa is a compact, takeaway-focused burger and fried-chicken spot in Al Safa, known in reviews for juicy beef burgers, crispy chicken and the chicken sando. The menu also includes plant-based burgers, while adjustable spice levels let you choose how much heat you want.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
795 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Sando
The chicken sando is a reliable choice, with reviews describing it as crispy, juicy and especially satisfying.
Plant-Based
The original plant-based burger can be paired with buffalo and mustard sauces and was described as fresh.
Spice Choice
You can choose the chicken’s spice level, making the menu more flexible for different heat preferences.
Quick Service
Several reviews mention fast or quick service, useful when you are picking up rather than dining in.
Filling Burgers
The burgers can be substantial, with one reviewer calling them huge and very filling.
What to Eat at Pickl Al Safa 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 Pickl Al Safa, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pickl Al Safa, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Cheeseburger Net +2
“Pickl has one of the best burgers Dubai! Love how the burgers are huge and so filling. We ordered cheeseburger and chicken sando! Both were 10/10. We also ordered fries and I loved how fresh and flavourful they were. I would totally recommend this burger place. They have multiple outlets all over Dubai and the one in Al Safa is a cloud kitchen.”
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Review excerpts
“Pickl has one of the best burgers Dubai! Love how the burgers are huge and so filling. We ordered cheeseburger and chicken sando! Both were 10/10. We also ordered fries and I loved how fresh and flavourful they were. I would totally recommend this burger place. They have multiple outlets all over Dubai and the one in Al Safa is a cloud kitchen.”June 2025
“Had a good lunch experience. The service was fast, and I tried their cheeseburger, which was good. Looking forward to trying more options on my next visit!”September 2024
Honorable mentions (19)
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Bbq bacon Net +1
“Out of this world good! No words to express. The BBQ Bacon is a must try.”
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Review excerpts
“Out of this world good! No words to express. The BBQ Bacon is a must try.”September 2025
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Bbq beef burger Net +1
“Recommend: chicken Sando & bbq beef burger.”
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Review excerpts
“Recommend: chicken Sando & bbq beef burger.”August 2021
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Beef burger Net +1
“- Beef burger, it’s one of the best beef burger in the town, it has interesting ingredients you shouldn’t miss this amazing burger!😍💯”
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“- Beef burger, it’s one of the best beef burger in the town, it has interesting ingredients you shouldn’t miss this amazing burger!😍💯”June 2021
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Chicken burger Net +1
“Eat in your car. But bro. Its phenomenal! I tried the New York burger, chicken burger and tenders. Flawless. The guys are super friendly. Loved every bite. Even my son enjoyed his kid’s meal”
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“Eat in your car. But bro. Its phenomenal! I tried the New York burger, chicken burger and tenders. Flawless. The guys are super friendly. Loved every bite. Even my son enjoyed his kid’s meal”August 2025
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Chicken burgers Net +1
“Small joint offers the tastiest chicken burgers in town. Try it .”
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“Small joint offers the tastiest chicken burgers in town. Try it .”November 2020
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Chicken caesar sando Net +1
“For all the chicken lovers,you can try their original chicken sando ( spicy) or Chicken caesar sando.Both are good but just make sure you ask for some extra sauce as toppings.”
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“For all the chicken lovers,you can try their original chicken sando ( spicy) or Chicken caesar sando.Both are good but just make sure you ask for some extra sauce as toppings.”June 2020
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“great place to satisfy a chicken sandwich craving- so juicy and crispy, perfect with the seasoned fries and a milk shake!”
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“great place to satisfy a chicken sandwich craving- so juicy and crispy, perfect with the seasoned fries and a milk shake!”July 2021
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Chicken strips Net +1
“Lovely late night indulgence with their burger and chicken strips (medium spicy)”
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“Lovely late night indulgence with their burger and chicken strips (medium spicy)”October 2025
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“- Chicken tenders, i forgot to take a shot because i was so hungry hhhh, I really like it and it was crispy, I recommend to pickl to have another garlic sauce😉”
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“- Chicken tenders, i forgot to take a shot because i was so hungry hhhh, I really like it and it was crispy, I recommend to pickl to have another garlic sauce😉”June 2021
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Chicken tinder feel the heat Net +1
“We had new York and ceaser chicken and chicken tinder feel the heat it was “spectacular give me 14 of them right now”💯”
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“We had new York and ceaser chicken and chicken tinder feel the heat it was “spectacular give me 14 of them right now”💯”July 2024
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Crispy chicken Net +1
“Best mouthwatering crispy chicken but be carful from the heat !!! Really dangerous stuff 😍😍🌶”
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“Best mouthwatering crispy chicken but be carful from the heat !!! Really dangerous stuff 😍😍🌶”December 2021
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Double bacon cheese burger Net +1
“Moving on to food,if you are a fan of beef burger then please dont miss their Double bacon cheese burger.Its just perfect.Juicy and delicious.Seriously no words to describe this delicious burger.My mouth waters when i even think about their DBL bacon cheese burger.”
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“Moving on to food,if you are a fan of beef burger then please dont miss their Double bacon cheese burger.Its just perfect.Juicy and delicious.Seriously no words to describe this delicious burger.My mouth waters when i even think about their DBL bacon cheese burger.”June 2020
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New york burger Net +1
“Eat in your car. But bro. Its phenomenal! I tried the New York burger, chicken burger and tenders. Flawless. The guys are super friendly. Loved every bite. Even my son enjoyed his kid’s meal”
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“Eat in your car. But bro. Its phenomenal! I tried the New York burger, chicken burger and tenders. Flawless. The guys are super friendly. Loved every bite. Even my son enjoyed his kid’s meal”August 2025
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Og chicken sando Net +1
“The Double Cheeseburger and OG Chicken Sando are must-tries.”
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“The Double Cheeseburger and OG Chicken Sando are must-tries.”August 2025
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Original chicken sando Net +1
“For all the chicken lovers,you can try their original chicken sando ( spicy) or Chicken caesar sando.Both are good but just make sure you ask for some extra sauce as toppings.”
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“For all the chicken lovers,you can try their original chicken sando ( spicy) or Chicken caesar sando.Both are good but just make sure you ask for some extra sauce as toppings.”June 2020
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Pickl burger Net +1
“Pickl Burger is so delicious! 😍🍔 You definitely won’t regret buying it. Every bite is packed with flavor, and it’s absolutely worth the price. Super yummy—I highly recommend it! Specially the staff are so kind and respectful”
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“Pickl Burger is so delicious! 😍🍔 You definitely won’t regret buying it. Every bite is packed with flavor, and it’s absolutely worth the price. Super yummy—I highly recommend it! Specially the staff are so kind and respectful”July 2026
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Sandwich Net +1
“The fries were too oily for my taste, but the sandwich was good, although a bit small in size.”
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“The fries were too oily for my taste, but the sandwich was good, although a bit small in size.”May 2025
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Seasoned fries Net +1
“great place to satisfy a chicken sandwich craving- so juicy and crispy, perfect with the seasoned fries and a milk shake!”
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“great place to satisfy a chicken sandwich craving- so juicy and crispy, perfect with the seasoned fries and a milk shake!”July 2021
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Chicken tenders combo Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered the chicken tenders combo, rocket salad, and the chicken Sando meal through deliveroo. I personally found the portions huge and overwhelming. The rocket salad was smothered in balsamic vinegar that I couldn’t even enjoy the greens. The tenders were good. I liked the fries as they were neither crispy nor soggy. I don’t understand what the whole hype is about, the chicken is only seasoned on the coating which was quite disappointing.”
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What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chicken sando meal Net −1
“We ordered the chicken tenders combo, rocket salad, and the chicken Sando meal through deliveroo.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the chicken tenders combo, rocket salad, and the chicken Sando meal through deliveroo.”April 2021
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Nashville Net −1
“We ordered online and it was a disappointing experience, the Nashville wasn't spicy at all and the taste was rather bitter, it felt like a waste of money. The quality has definitely degraded.”
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“We ordered online and it was a disappointing experience, the Nashville wasn't spicy at all and the taste was rather bitter, it felt like a waste of money. The quality has definitely degraded.”April 2026
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Rocket salad Net −1
“We ordered the chicken tenders combo, rocket salad, and the chicken Sando meal through deliveroo. I personally found the portions huge and overwhelming. The rocket salad was smothered in balsamic vinegar that I couldn’t even enjoy the greens.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the chicken tenders combo, rocket salad, and the chicken Sando meal through deliveroo. I personally found the portions huge and overwhelming. The rocket salad was smothered in balsamic vinegar that I couldn’t even enjoy the greens.”April 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan Seating. Treat this as takeaway only; collect your food or be ready to eat in the car because there is no seating.
Ask Sauce. If you order a chicken sando, ask for extra sauce; one review specifically recommended it as a topping.
Check Heat. Choose your spice level carefully: medium heat has been described as intense, so cautious diners may want less.
Expect Kiosk. The branch is more kiosk-like than a full restaurant and sits on a quiet, dark residential road, so allow for a quick pickup.
Verify Orders. If ordering by phone, confirm the order was processed promptly after one customer’s Suhoor order was missed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Masjid Mosque - Street 23B Next to Jummah
Al Safa 2 - Al Safa, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No Seating
This Al Safa branch is takeaway-only, with no dining area; plan to eat elsewhere or in your car.
Oily Fries
Fries are less consistent than the sandwiches: one reviewer found them too oily, while others were underwhelmed.
Uneven Heat
A recent online order found the Nashville not spicy at all and bitter, so heat and flavour may vary.
Order Delay
One phone order was not processed, causing a significant delay before the branch closed.
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The Bottom Line
Pickl Al Safa is a compact, takeaway-only burger and fried-chicken spot in Al Safa. Reviews repeatedly point to juicy beef patties, crispy chicken and especially the chicken sando. It’s worth considering when you want a substantial burger meal rather than a sit-down restaurant.
The menu gives you room to compare styles: reviewers single out the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, chicken tenders and Original plant-based burgers. One visitor paired the plant-based burger with buffalo and mustard sauces; another found the cheeseburger and chicken sando both 10/10. Beef is described as juicy, while chicken brings a crispier bite.
Plan to collect your food or eat in the car: this Al Safa branch has no seating and has been described as a kiosk or cloud kitchen. The location can be easy to miss on a quiet, dark residential road. Spice is adjustable, but choose carefully; one Nashville order was not spicy at all, while older reviews describe medium heat as intense.
Fries are the less consistent part, with one reviewer finding them too oily. Takeaway and delivery are available, though checking an order promptly is sensible after one phone-order failure.