Rang - Dubai Mall

Name: Rang - Dubai Mall
Address: Dubai Mall - 2nd Floor, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971508001574

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 508 001 574

Rang is an Indian restaurant at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, known in reviews for richly flavoured, beautifully presented dishes and attentive hospitality. It is especially worth considering for its Chicken Biryani and Lamb Shank Biryani, alongside an elegant setting for relaxed meals with family or friends.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

12,118 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Indian flavours

Reviewers describe the food as authentic, richly flavoured and beautifully presented across different dishes.

Chicken biryani

The Chicken Biryani is praised for balanced spices, tender chicken, well-cooked rice and a fragrant aroma.

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What to Eat at Rang - Dubai Mall

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

Food 8

Butter chicken Net +29

“The food was delicious, we came for the butter chicken.”
Chicken biryani Net +19

“Our teenagers loved the Chicken Biryani which was presented in a different manner.”
Palak patta chaat Net +10

“Highly recommend: chicken briyani, palak patta chaat!”
Wagyu beef biryani Net +9

“We ordered WILD ROCKET CORN SALAD and WAGYU BEEF BIRYANI. The biryani is their signature and top notch. They will tell you the portion is for too, but the dish is full of rice with a few wagyu pieces (low value with compared to high cost).”
Chicken tikka Net +6

“The food is good. We ordered chicken tikka, biryani and kebabs. Except for biryani rest eveything was tasty”
Chicken tikka masala Net +6

“Great chicken tikka masala. Food was lovely! Not directly on the fountains but you can still see part of it from the balcony seats if you go to the far side!”
Mutton biryani Net +6

“Amazing food! Super tender mutton biryani. Also Shiva greeted us with the sweetest energy…amazing guy!! Big up to the food staff and atmosphere maintained!”
Shrimp biryani Net +5

“We ordered shrimp biryani the food was AMAZINGGGG also the quantities are sooo big so you can definitely share,”

Honorable mentions (53)

Butter naan Net +4

“Legendary food with sublime taste! We enjoyed their signature butter chicken and butter naan. Their mutton biryani was delicious too. 10/10 on taste and service. Must try ❤️”
Masala fries Net +4

“We especially liked the masala fries and pakoras.”
Mumbai shrimp Net +4

“Got the best food with best view, specially mumbai shrimp was really tasty. Enjoyed a lot”
Butter chicken risotto Net +2

“The food is above average with reasonable prices, the butter chicken risotto is surprisingly tasty”
Malabar mutton curry Net +2

“Living upto its name, Rang offers a variety of dishes that lets the flavours of India burst on your palette 😊 I ordered the Butter Chicken balls & the Malabari Mutton curry and was impressed.”
Pakoras Net +2

“I ordered the biryani, tikka masala, and corn salad, and every dish was bursting with flavor. Each bite was rich, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. The freshly made pakoras, served hot and crisp right on the spot, were a standout!”
Shrimp salad Net +2

“Great food Loved the shrimp salad 😍 The waiter Titi was so helpful and welcoming 👏 Good luck, always.”
Dal makhni Net +1

“We had an amazing food palak Patta chaat is awesome, Swapnil suggested us everything that we ate was on its peak flavourful and super delicious, dalmakhni and mushroom truffle biryani was awesome, all thanks to Swapnil for making our dinner so special and delicious suggestions.”
Lamb biryani Net +1

“Best lamb biryani & chicken biryani. Also kashmir mojito was the star.”
Mushroom truffle biryani Net +1

“The burn Khalifa briyani was awesome and Lucky service was very good. We tried truffle mushroom briyani which had diff taste and aroma”
Biryiani chicken balls Net +1

“Food is amazing.. we took the wagu biriyani .. biryiani chicken balls .. samoosa platter.. palapatta salad.. and MYREN was amazing she helped us choose the best on the menu !! You should try the place amazing food!”
Butter bread Net +1

“The order was: CRUNCHY SHRIMP SALAD Palak Patta Chaat Tikka Masala Chicken Biryani Butter Bread Every order was delicious”
Butter chicken and naan Net +1

“This makes the butter chicken bao excellent as well, however personally a better combination is butter chicken and naan.”
Butter chicken pops/ balls Net +1

“We had the Butter chicken Pops/ Balls and that was the only thing that i liked - it was a fresh take on butter chicken served in an interesting and fancy way.”
Ceaser salad Net +1

“Food was good. Not bad. I really liked the chicken biryani and ceaser salad but the butter chicken was very creamy and sweet. No spicy at all”
Cheese samosa Net +1

“The cheese samosa was crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and absolutely delicious.”
Cheese tikka Net +1

“The food was great — everything was delicious! The tikka, biryani, butter chicken, naan, cheese tikka, and spicy shrimp were all amazing, definitely an 8 out of 10.”
Chicken butter biryani Net +1

“One of the highlights was their innovative Chicken Butter Biryani, which was a unique twist on traditional biryani – flavorful, creamy, and absolutely delicious!”
Chicken masala Net +1

“The spiced corn was a great starter, and both the chicken masala and biryani were absolutely amazing. The lemongrass drink was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.”
Chicken masala pilaf Net +1

“A very good Indian restaurant with the best Indian and Asian cuisine, Chicken Masala Pilaf, you will be pleasantly surprised by the excellent service.!!!”
Classic boneless chicken tandori Net +1

“• Classic boneless chicken Tandori 5/5: tender chicken with mild hot spices recommend by the waitress (Lucky) 👍🏼”
Coconut curry with shrimps Net +1

“The butter chicken was rich and creamy, bursting with authentic taste, while the coconut curry with shrimps was a standout — silky, aromatic, and layered with delicate spice.”
Curry mutton Net +1

“The curry mutton was out of this world paired with their garlic naan made my meal mouthwatering unforgettable.”
Dynamite shrimp Net +1

“We ordered the Masala Fries, Dynamite Shrimp, Wagyu Biryani, and Samosas—and we loved every single dish. Each item was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The Wagyu Biryani, in particular, was rich and aromatic, and the shrimp had the perfect level of spice.”
Fresh rocket corn salad Net +1

“I started with a warm lentil soup and a fresh rocket corn salad, which were both very tasty and a perfect way to begin the meal.”
Green jatni Net +1

“Definitely recommend trying the green jatni it was amazing!”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“The dahi chaat was refreshing, and the gulab jamun made for a perfect sweet finish.”
Keema samosas Net +1

“We had the keema samosas, which was different to other samosas I’ve had but well executed.”
Mutton sheesh kebab Net +1

“The Mutton Sheesh Kebab was a highlight — juicy, well-marinated, and grilled to perfection, with a smoky aroma that added depth to the flavor.”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“Rang absolutely nailed it! Unreal Indian flavors - The Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala & Samosa Chaat were bursting with perfection. Huge shoutout to Zakariya for elite, flawless service. Excellent experience with Burj vibes. Pure excellence!”
Papadum bread Net +1

“• papadum bread: 5/5 but too oil shiny, I’d recommend they have it dried more.”
Salan sauce Net +1

“Loved this place so much!! Must try is salan sauce (usually comes with chicken biriani).”
Samosa set Net +1

“Samosa set is highly recommended ❤️”
Seafood soup Net +1

“Authentic Indian food! Swabnil gave good advice for the food. The seafood soup and velvety curries are amazing!”
Seekh kebab Net +1

“We ordered the seekh kebab, lamb chops, Malabar mutton curry, garlic naan, lacha paratha, and mutton biryani — all were excellent and full of flavour.”
Shrimp poori starter Net +1

“Just small thing they can improve on) The South Indian shrimp curry was INCREDIBLE as was the shrimp poori starter!”
South indian shrimp curry Net +1

“Just small thing they can improve on) The South Indian shrimp curry was INCREDIBLE as was the shrimp poori starter!”
Spiced corn Net +1

“The spiced corn was a great starter, and both the chicken masala and biryani were absolutely amazing. The lemongrass drink was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.”
Tandoori lamb chops Net +1

“The lamb shank biryani is the best, tandoori lamb chops also nice.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“The butter chicken and dal makhni were rich and flavorful, the mutton biryani was perfectly cooked, and the tandoori roti paired beautifully with everything.”
Volcano rice Net +1

“It was amazing experience the food was great my most favorite was the volcano rice and the butter chicken I ate 3 plates of it. It was amazing and wonderful”
Wagyu lamb briyani Net +1

“The wagyu lamb briyani was absolutely unique in presentation and exquisite in taste. All the elements of top class Indian food and the best of ingredients.”
Wagyu sambosa Net +1

“We ordered lamb biryani , wagyu sambosa and shrimp salad , the taste for each dish was an explosion of flavors .”
Wild corn salad Net +1

“The Lamb Shank Biryani was rich and creamy, the biryani fragrant, and the wild corn salad was fresh and addictive.”
Paneer tikka masala Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Paneer tikka masala was outstanding.”
Butter chicken balls Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Living upto its name, Rang offers a variety of dishes that lets the flavours of India burst on your palette 😊 I ordered the Butter Chicken balls & the Malabari Mutton curry and was impressed.”
Dahi puri Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Amazing food, the dahi puri was so good and so was the chicken tikka. The service was excellent . Our server swapnil went above and beyond with his hospitality and attentiveness”
Laccha paratha Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We ordered the seekh kebab, lamb chops, Malabar mutton curry, garlic naan, lacha paratha, and mutton biryani — all were excellent and full of flavour.”
Lamb chops Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We ordered the seekh kebab, lamb chops, Malabar mutton curry, garlic naan, lacha paratha, and mutton biryani — all were excellent and full of flavour.”
Plain biryani Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Plain Biryani was light yet packed with subtle aromas, making it a delightful companion to the curries.”
Chicken tikka burger Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The chicken Tikka burger was crispy but average, nothing special.”
Malai tikka Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Absolutely loved whatever I had here. Malai tikka was ok ok but the rest of the items I was served were too good.”
Mango rocca salad Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The food was great, we ordered the Mango rocca salad, the Samosa ( Chaat ), and the Wagyu biryani.”

Drinks 3

Karak tea Net +3

“We finished the lunch experience with thier karak tea and even that was smashing hit…we strongly recommend couples and families alike to try the experience at RANG and I am pretty sure it will make an impression…”
Masala tea Net +3

“However, the true star of the meal was the Masala Tea. It had a uniquely aromatic and rich flavor that we've never experienced anywhere else. It was the perfect end to a wonderful meal.”
Pomegranate sangria Net +3

“Everyone MUST try their pomegranate sangria!”

Honorable mentions (7)

Berry breeze Net +1

“The Berry Breeze was fruity, slightly tangy, and a great palate cleanser between bites.”
Lemongrass drink Net +1

“The spiced corn was a great starter, and both the chicken masala and biryani were absolutely amazing. The lemongrass drink was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.”
Mango lasi Net +1

“The butter chicken, Butter Nan and Mango Lasi was very delicious and to top it off the gents ordered some biryani which went very well with the butter chicken curry.”
Mouth cleansing shot Net +1

“The customer service, the meals? We had the Wagyu Biryani, butter chicken bao, Roti and Paratha. We were given with a mouth cleansing shot and it was sooo good.”
Orange juice Net +1

“I also enjoyed refreshing orange juice and watermelon juice, which complemented the meal perfectly.”
Watermelon juice Net +1

“I also enjoyed refreshing orange juice and watermelon juice, which complemented the meal perfectly.”
Chai Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The biryani is a standout every single time, rich and aromatic, and their chai ☕️ is simply perfect, the kind you crave again and again.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Chicken 65 Net −1

“The Chicken 65 was supposed to be very spicy, but it had no spicy at all and tasted bad.”
Aloo gobhi Net −1

“4) Aloo Gobhi – Bland and lacking spices; the cauliflower was undercooked and too firm.”
Biryani rissoto Net −1

“Biryani rissoto is disaster”
Chicken biryani tower Net −1

“Chicken biryani tower is super cold”
Mixed pakora Net −1

“The mixed pakora and butter chicken were just average, and the butter chicken sauce tasted like it was pre-made.”
Toasted bread fingers Net −1

“Complementary: toasted bread fingers with dips (jam, chutney) 3/5”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve ahead. Try to arrange a reservation before busy periods; one weekend visit involved a 1-hour-45-minute wait, and online reservations were unavailable in one review.

Choose timing. If you cannot reserve, consider arriving outside the busiest periods; walk-ins have also been seated immediately on quieter visits.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Mall - 2nd Floor

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 508 001 574

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 – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Long waits

Weekend demand can create a substantial queue; one review reports waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes for a table.

Price concerns

Some diners felt the portions were too small for the prices, making the value less convincing.

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The Bottom Line

Rang is an Indian restaurant at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, with reviews centring on richly flavoured, well-presented dishes and attentive hospitality. It is a good pick for a relaxed family or friends’ meal, especially if you want to try the Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, Lamb Shank Biryani or Wild Rocket Corn Salad. The setting is described as elegant, warm and welcoming, with close-knit seating that still allows conversation.

One review enjoyed an outdoor table with a Burj view, while another found the restaurant vibrant yet relaxing. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and fast, and diners mention thoughtful handling of custom requests, including food ordered well done, spicy and extra hot. Plan your timing carefully.

Walk-ins sometimes get seated quickly, but weekend demand can mean a 1-hour-45-minute wait, and one review says there is no online reservation system. Value is uneven: some diners found portions decent and prices moderate, while others felt portions were small for the price. There was also one report of undercooked chicken in the Butter Chicken, plus a complaint about indoor food aromas.

Overall, the food and service are appealing, but arranging a reservation or arriving off-peak is wise if you have limited time.