Hands-on cooking
Children roll dough, add sauce, cheese and toppings, then eat the pizza they made.
PizzaExpress, KidZania
Downtown Dubai
PizzaExpress is an Italian restaurant inside KidZania at The Dubai Mall, in Downtown Dubai, where children can make their own pizza before eating it. It is accessible via a KidZania pass and suits families looking for a hands-on activity alongside a casual meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
163 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Child-friendly guidance
Reviews describe staff patiently helping children through the activity and explaining each step.
Fresh result
The finished pizzas are served warm, giving children an immediate reward for taking part.
Good flavour
Several visitors specifically enjoyed the pizza, including one who praised the chef for its taste.
Family atmosphere
The activity works well for children and can turn a KidZania visit into a memorable family outing.
What to Eat at PizzaExpress, KidZania 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 PizzaExpress, KidZania, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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.
These items at PizzaExpress, KidZania got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Drinks 1
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Margarita pizza Net +1
“Pizza was good and too much oregano on my margarita pizza, chicken wings was dry despite it has good seasoning.”
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Review excerpts
“Pizza was good and too much oregano on my margarita pizza, chicken wings was dry despite it has good seasoning.”February 2019
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken wings Net −1
“Pizza was good and too much oregano on my margarita pizza, chicken wings was dry despite it has good seasoning.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Pizza was good and too much oregano on my margarita pizza, chicken wings was dry despite it has good seasoning.”February 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check opening. Confirm the outlet is open before arriving, as one Saturday visit at 12:30pm encountered repeated ten-minute delays.
Check toppings. If topping quantity matters, ask what children receive; one review mentions three pepperoni pieces and very little cheese.
Confirm capacity. Ask about the session limit in advance: one review says the place was for eight children but admitted eleven at once.
Expect participation. This is more than a meal: children roll dough, add toppings and wait while their own pizza bakes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Dubai Mall - Kidzania
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Sparse toppings
One visitor received only three pepperoni pieces and very little cheese for the children’s pizza.
Opening delay
A Saturday visitor reported that the outlet was still closed at 12:30pm and was given repeated ten-minute delays.
Dry wings
An older review found the chicken wings dry, despite describing their seasoning as good.
Heavy oregano
A margarita pizza was reported to have more oregano than expected.
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The Bottom Line
PizzaExpress inside KidZania at The Dubai Mall is aimed at families who want more than a quick meal. Children take part in the Pizza Express activity, rolling dough, spreading sauce, adding cheese and toppings, then eating the pizza they made. It is accessible with a KidZania pass and sits in Downtown Dubai.
The main draw is the hands-on pizza-making activity. Reviews describe children wearing aprons and chef hats, learning about cooking and hygiene, and waiting for their pizza to bake. The finished result is served fresh and warm, and many visitors enjoyed the taste as well as the activity itself.
It can work particularly well for a first-time cooking experience or a child’s birthday visit. Staff interaction is generally described as gentle, friendly and accommodating with children, although one Saturday visitor reported that the outlet was still closed at 12:30pm and received repeated ten-minute delays. It is worth checking opening arrangements before setting expectations.
Another review found the children’s toppings disappointing, with only three pieces of pepperoni and very little cheese. An older review also mentioned too much oregano on a margarita pizza and dry chicken wings, so the pizza-making experience is the clearest reason to choose this stop.