Rubia Gallega Restaurant - Expo City

Name: Rubia Gallega Restaurant - Expo City
Address: Expo City, Al Wasl Plaza - Sky Avenue, Dubai South, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971507690309

Dubai South

Restaurant Open now 0 507 690 309

Rubia Gallega is an upscale Spanish steakhouse in Dubai South, with a menu centred on Spanish beef and dishes such as tbone steak and 30-Day Aged Beef Carpaccio. Reviews also point to a polished Expo City setting with dome views, though busy event nights can affect service.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

225 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Spanish Beef

The steaks are the main draw, with reviewers praising the flavour, cooking and tenderness of the Spanish Rubia Gallega beef.

Authentic Cooking

Several diners, including Spanish guests, found the food convincingly close to the flavours and atmosphere of Spain.

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What to Eat at Rubia Gallega Restaurant - Expo City

These items at Rubia Gallega Restaurant - Expo City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Tenderloin Net +2

“Amazing food. Amazing service. They are my home away from home. The four days I spent in Expo City was made amazing by the incredible staff and food. The prawns and Rubia Gallega (tenderloin and t-bone) are incredible. The manager David was incredibly friendly and made me feel so welcome. Sebastian the owner greeted me and immediately I was a welcome addition to the Rubia Gallega family. I spent every single night with them and will miss them dearly. Thank you Rubia Gallega.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Tbone steak Net +1

“The tbone steak was great, the beef is from a special Spanish breed which isn't as marbeled as a wagyu steak but still very tender and much more flavorful.”
1.7 Kg tomahawk Net +1

“It’s a newly opened Spanish restaurant so we went out here and try for lunch since i'm living in the neighborhood.. they are specialized with steak. For a starter we had chicken croquettes (crunchy outside but creamy in the inside with enough seasonings) caesar salad is fresh and perfectly made with anchovies and, for the main course we had the 1.7 kg tomahawk 😋🥩.. oh man, the food is amazing.. will come back soon to try other dishes..”
30 Day aged beef carpaccio Net +1

“The croquetas de cecina are very tasty, but the starter that stood out the most, was the 30 day aged beef carpaccio (rubia gallega) with 2 spanish cheeses (idiazabal and zamorano), you can taste the complexities in flavours of the high quality meat with the delicate cheeses that blend together very well.”
Basque cheesecake Net +1

“We were able to try several desserts, all of them are delicious, the crema catalana gets sugar torched in front of you, the Basque Cheesecake has idiazabal among the usual cream cheese which gives it a unique touch and the leche frita is gentle in flavour but quite tasty.”
Beef carpaccio with idiazábal Net +1

“We took the recommendation from the owner and tried the beef carpaccio with Idiazábal, and we were left speechless. Even my wife that doesn't like meat loved it.”
Cachopa Net +1

“Missed paella a little but honestly it didn't matter with how great the steaks were, especially the Tenderloin and Cachopa.”
Carpaccio Net +1

“A group of 7 spanish people were there yesterday. It was amazing to make us feel like we were in Spain again. The food very good, carpaccio, the meat...everything excellent!!!.Sergio spoiled us a lot. Highly recomended!!!!”
Ceaser salad Net +1

“Wow! What an incredible restaurant in Dubai, very spanish vibe! The service was amazing, they served everything infront of us the food was very fresh, the recipes were explained to us when asked, the ceaser salad was divine! And also they had a special drink which was delicious! Would definitely go again!”
Cesar salad Net +1

“The Cesar salad must try !!!!! And San Sebastián cheese cake wooow !!!!”
Cheese cake Net +1

“And cheese cake was spectacular.”
Cheesecake Net +1

“The Food: The steak was incredible—perfectly seasoned and cooked. But the real star? The cheesecake. It is hands-down one of the best in town!”
Chicken croquettes Net +1

“It’s a newly opened Spanish restaurant so we went out here and try for lunch since i'm living in the neighborhood.. they are specialized with steak. For a starter we had chicken croquettes (crunchy outside but creamy in the inside with enough seasonings) caesar salad is fresh and perfectly made with anchovies and, for the main course we had the 1.7 kg tomahawk 😋🥩.. oh man, the food is amazing.. will come back soon to try other dishes..”
Crema catalana Net +1

“We were able to try several desserts, all of them are delicious, the crema catalana gets sugar torched in front of you, the Basque Cheesecake has idiazabal among the usual cream cheese which gives it a unique touch and the leche frita is gentle in flavour but quite tasty.”
Croquetas de cecina Net +1

“The croquetas de cecina are very tasty, but the starter that stood out the most, was the 30 day aged beef carpaccio (rubia gallega) with 2 spanish cheeses (idiazabal and zamorano), you can taste the complexities in flavours of the high quality meat with the delicate cheeses that blend together very well.”
Desserts Net +1

“What a great find! This restaurant served the best steak that I've had at any restaurant in Dubai, and I've lived here for 19 years. The drinks are wonderful, and the desserts are too die for.”
Garlic-seared galician scallops Net +1

“• Garlic-Seared Galician Scallops – juicy scallops in a subtle garlic sauce.”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“The grilled octopus was delicious as well, perfect consistency and flavour.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“I had the octopus starter, wagu cesear salad and lamb chops. Everything was 10/10”
Leche frita Net +1

“We were able to try several desserts, all of them are delicious, the crema catalana gets sugar torched in front of you, the Basque Cheesecake has idiazabal among the usual cream cheese which gives it a unique touch and the leche frita is gentle in flavour but quite tasty.”
Mini burgers Net +1

“Really enjoyed the shrimps and mini burgers too.”
Octopus starter Net +1

“I had the octopus starter, wagu cesear salad and lamb chops. Everything was 10/10”
Prawns Net +1

“Amazing food. Amazing service. They are my home away from home. The four days I spent in Expo City was made amazing by the incredible staff and food. The prawns and Rubia Gallega (tenderloin and t-bone) are incredible. The manager David was incredibly friendly and made me feel so welcome. Sebastian the owner greeted me and immediately I was a welcome addition to the Rubia Gallega family. I spent every single night with them and will miss them dearly. Thank you Rubia Gallega.”
Prawns pil pil Net +1

“We loved the red sangria, croquettes and prawns pil pil.”
Ribeye Net +1

“The quality of meat in tartare and ribeye was top notch. One of the best meals we had in Dubai.”
Ribeye (off bone) Net +1

“The Ribeye (off bone) is grilled to perfection, served with chunky fries and three sauces – Béarnaise, Chimichurri, and Rubia Gallega Bull Sauce.”
San sebastián cheese cake Net +1

“The Cesar salad must try !!!!! And San Sebastián cheese cake wooow !!!!”
Sea bass Net +1

“The sea bass, on the other hand, was simply exquisite—cooked to perfection with an ideal balance of freshness and seasoning.”
Tableside caesar salad with rubia gallega cecina Net +1

“• Tableside Caesar Salad with Rubia Gallega Cecina – a refined tableside preparation.”
Wagu cesear salad Net +1

“I had the octopus starter, wagu cesear salad and lamb chops. Everything was 10/10”

Drinks 1

Red sangria Net +1

“We loved the red sangria, croquettes and prawns pil pil.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 3

Breaded cheese stuffed steak Net −1

“The second main, the breaded cheese stuffed steak was not to my taste at all, it had a really funky taste that we did not enjoy, asked the kitchen if this is how it's supposed to taste and apparently it was. We weren't able to finish it. I will not order that again.”
Octopus starter plate Net −1

“Disastrous experience, from food starting with octopus starter plate which is mainly potatoes and very few octopus slices.”
Prawns plate Net −1

“Horrible experience at Rubia Gallega Restaurant - Expo City. Ordered dinner and the prawns plate was rotten and smelly. They tried to convince us that's how it's supposed to taste! 🤯 When we sent it back, they still charged us and had the audacity to defend it. "It's the rules, you have to pay even its smelly and you didn't eat it"?!?”

Drinks 2

Pepsi Net −1

“The highlight was serving us what seemed to be out of date Pepsi and the waitress trying to convince us that’s just how it’s supposed to taste”
Sparkling water Net −1

“A simple order of sparkling water took not less than 40 minutes, only received after repeated questioning, and was not even sparkling water.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose Off-Peak. A Saturday lunch was quiet, while an Expo event night brought major delays, so off-peak timing looks safer for relaxed service.

Check Availability. Ask whether your preferred steak is available before ordering; one table waited before learning its chosen cut was unavailable.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Expo City, Al Wasl Plaza - Sky Avenue

Madinat Al Mataar - Dubai South, Dubai

0 507 690 309

Mon	Closed
Tue	1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Wed	1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu	1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri	1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat	1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun	1:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Event Delays

A busy Expo event night led to waits of up to 1.5 hours before guests were told their main order was unavailable.

Steak Variability

One diner found the T-bone chewy and full of gristle, showing that steak quality is not consistently praised.

Customer-reported prices

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

125AED

chicken

“My chicken was on the menu with 125AED but on the bill with 150AED”

Google review · January 2026

150AED

chicken

“My chicken was on the menu with 125AED but on the bill with 150AED”

Google review · January 2026

7AED

QR code payment

“There is a 7AED fee for QR code payment (called Qlub service fee)”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Rubia Gallega is an upscale Spanish steakhouse in Dubai South, built around Rubia Gallega beef rather than a typical tapas menu. The clearest reason to come is the steak: reviewers repeatedly mention the T-bone, tenderloin, ribeye and tomahawk, with several praising the meat’s flavour and cooking. It is also possible to build a broader Spanish meal around the 30-Day Aged Beef Carpaccio, Caesar salad, croquettes or prawns pil pil.

The strongest non-steak mentions are unusually specific. The carpaccio is served with Spanish cheeses, the Caesar salad can be prepared tableside with cecina, and the Basque Cheesecake is a standout dessert for several diners. Fish and soup also make the restaurant workable for pescatarians, although individual dishes have received mixed feedback.

The Expo City setting is part of the appeal, with dome views and, on Fridays, live music. That same location can bring complications: central Expo sound may be loud, and one reviewer found the May air conditioning inadequate. Nearby parking or valet was also criticised.

Service is excellent in many reviews but notably unreliable during busy Expo events. Guests reported long waits, incorrect drinks and unavailable steaks, so visiting at a quieter time and confirming availability first is sensible. Check the bill too: one review reported a chicken price changing from 125AED on the menu to 150AED, plus a 7AED QR payment fee and a 10% service charge.