Burj Khalifa View
The Dubai Mall branch has an unobstructed Burj Khalifa view, with terrace seating overlooking Downtown Dubai and the fountains.
SALT
Downtown Dubai
SALT is a burger-and-sliders restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for its Wagyu-style burgers, fries and desserts. Its Dubai Mall setting gives diners striking views of the Burj Khalifa and fountains, making it as much a viewpoint stop as a quick meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
2,067 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Juicy Patties
Several reviews praise the burgers for juicy, tender beef, with the Wagyu burger and truffle version receiving particular attention.
Signature Desserts
The signature ice cream is a popular finish, while reviews also mention creamy soft-serve and especially good mango and salted-caramel flavours.
Fries
The salted-vinegar fries stand out in the reviews, with sweet-potato and Cheetos fries also getting positive mentions.
Late-Night Atmosphere
A visit around 2 AM was praised for its night-time view, relaxed atmosphere and satisfying burger.
Dietary Choice
Lettuce sliders were described as naturally gluten free, and plain chips were considered suitable by one reviewer.
What to Eat at SALT 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 SALT, 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 SALT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Burger Net +9
“I ordered a burger, and while I did notice that the portion size was a bit on the smaller side, it was incredibly tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a burger, and while I did notice that the portion size was a bit on the smaller side, it was incredibly tasty.”June 2026
“I got the burger and it was exactly what I needed at that hour, juicy, flavorful, and really satisfying.”July 2026
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Salted vinegar fries Net +2
“They have different kind of fries, but the best one was the salted vinegar fries, it was scrumptious.”
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“They have different kind of fries, but the best one was the salted vinegar fries, it was scrumptious.”July 2024
“Their fries are magical, especially the salt and vinegar flavor.”April 2024
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Truffle one Net +2
“Definitely try the truffle one.”
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Review excerpts
“Definitely try the truffle one.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Arabia smashed burger Net +1
“Now shall we take a bite? because what makes this even better is that these are not your usual burgers but their ‘Arabia Smashed Burger’: with double wagyu smashed beef patties, melted cheese 🧀, pickles, Al Arabia exclusive sauce, and sandwiched between brioche buns 🤤. Loved the wagyu patties, so tender and succulent- the thickness was just right, the pickles and sauce added that kick to it and the melted cheeesseeee with the soft brioche buns made it so good! As a first time “salter” I must say these tasted yummy! 👌🏻”
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“Now shall we take a bite? because what makes this even better is that these are not your usual burgers but their ‘Arabia Smashed Burger’: with double wagyu smashed beef patties, melted cheese 🧀, pickles, Al Arabia exclusive sauce, and sandwiched between brioche buns 🤤. Loved the wagyu patties, so tender and succulent- the thickness was just right, the pickles and sauce added that kick to it and the melted cheeesseeee with the soft brioche buns made it so good! As a first time “salter” I must say these tasted yummy! 👌🏻”February 2025
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Cheetos fries Net +1
“The cheetos fries saved our meal. Still quite pricey for 30+ aed but at least it was good.”
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“The cheetos fries saved our meal. Still quite pricey for 30+ aed but at least it was good.”December 2025
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Chips without toppings Net +1
“The lettuce sliders are naturally gluten free and the chips without toppings are ok too. Quite expensive for what it was but still delicious ☺️”
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“The lettuce sliders are naturally gluten free and the chips without toppings are ok too. Quite expensive for what it was but still delicious ☺️”December 2025
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Cookie Net +1
“The service in this branch is really amazing. The cookie i tried was really addicting also. And the atmosphere here was made even more lively by the server named Ranjita and Jawad. Very welcoming and peaceful.”
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“The service in this branch is really amazing. The cookie i tried was really addicting also. And the atmosphere here was made even more lively by the server named Ranjita and Jawad. Very welcoming and peaceful.”May 2026
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Fries Net +1
“They have different kind of fries, but the best one was the salted vinegar fries, it was scrumptious.”
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“They have different kind of fries, but the best one was the salted vinegar fries, it was scrumptious.”July 2024
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Jalapeño sliders Net +1
“I ordered the jalapeño sliders with fire fries, expecting a kick of heat. The sliders were solid. The beef was juicy, the veggies crisp, adding that refreshing crunch to balance the richness of the patty. They got that right.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the jalapeño sliders with fire fries, expecting a kick of heat. The sliders were solid. The beef was juicy, the veggies crisp, adding that refreshing crunch to balance the richness of the patty. They got that right.”June 2025
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Lettuce sliders Net +1
“The lettuce sliders are naturally gluten free and the chips without toppings are ok too. Quite expensive for what it was but still delicious ☺️”
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“The lettuce sliders are naturally gluten free and the chips without toppings are ok too. Quite expensive for what it was but still delicious ☺️”December 2025
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Mango ice cream Net +1
“The ice cream was flavorful and delicious that we could not stop from ordering, in particularly the mango ice cream was the BEST, plus the salted caramel.”
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“The ice cream was flavorful and delicious that we could not stop from ordering, in particularly the mango ice cream was the BEST, plus the salted caramel.”July 2024
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Parmesan fries Net +1
“Parmesan fries were good but nothing out of the ordinary.”
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“Parmesan fries were good but nothing out of the ordinary.”May 2025
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Pistachio frappe Net +1
“The pistachio frappe was really good as well.”
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“The pistachio frappe was really good as well.”May 2025
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Salted caramel softie Net +1
“Same thoughts for their salted caramel softie. Good but with a steep price for what you get.”
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“Same thoughts for their salted caramel softie. Good but with a steep price for what you get.”December 2025
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Signature ice cream Net +1
“Their signature Ice cream is a must.”
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“Their signature Ice cream is a must.”September 2025
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Sliders Net +1
“I tried their sliders and they were amazing.”
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“I tried their sliders and they were amazing.”September 2025
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Soft-serve ice cream Net +1
“The soft-serve ice cream was delicious, creamy and refreshing, especially in the Dubai heat.”
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“The soft-serve ice cream was delicious, creamy and refreshing, especially in the Dubai heat.”July 2026
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“The sweet potato fries were the star, we loved them.”
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“The sweet potato fries were the star, we loved them.”May 2025
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Truffle beef sliders Net +1
“The truffle beef sliders were nice, but it was practically the same as the beef sliders just with some truffle mayo you can get for 12 dirhams.”
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“The truffle beef sliders were nice, but it was practically the same as the beef sliders just with some truffle mayo you can get for 12 dirhams.”May 2025
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Viral burger Net +1
“Came here for the viral burger, unfortunately i come not at the right time for it so I just ordered this light bite & it was so good😘 and the view really nice😘😘😘”
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“Came here for the viral burger, unfortunately i come not at the right time for it so I just ordered this light bite & it was so good😘 and the view really nice😘😘😘”March 2026
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Wagyu beef burger sliders Net +1
“Wagyu beef burger sliders and and truffle fries ... what's not to like? All I can say is that you need to try it yourself and go through that experience to appreciate what's really special here. It feels like a delicacy that your taste buds will thank you for.”
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“Wagyu beef burger sliders and and truffle fries ... what's not to like? All I can say is that you need to try it yourself and go through that experience to appreciate what's really special here. It feels like a delicacy that your taste buds will thank you for.”November 2024
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Truffle fries Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Wagyu beef burger sliders and and truffle fries ... what's not to like? All I can say is that you need to try it yourself and go through that experience to appreciate what's really special here. It feels like a delicacy that your taste buds will thank you for.”
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“Wagyu beef burger sliders and and truffle fries ... what's not to like? All I can say is that you need to try it yourself and go through that experience to appreciate what's really special here. It feels like a delicacy that your taste buds will thank you for.”November 2024
Drinks 2
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Lemonade Net +1
“Also we ordered peach and lemonade, both were refreshing after a long walk in dubai mall.”
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“Also we ordered peach and lemonade, both were refreshing after a long walk in dubai mall.”July 2024
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Mint lemonade Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Their mint lemonade was refreshing and definitely a must try”
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“Their mint lemonade was refreshing and definitely a must try”September 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Classic salt burger Net −1
“Additionally, charging extra for a simple tomato add-on or your classic Salt burger considering the portion and overall quality delivered not good at all!”
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“Additionally, charging extra for a simple tomato add-on or your classic Salt burger considering the portion and overall quality delivered not good at all!”February 2026
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Crispy chicken burgers Net −1
“However, today's burgers were a disappointment. We ordered the crispy chicken burgers but it was almost with no chicken inside.”
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“However, today's burgers were a disappointment. We ordered the crispy chicken burgers but it was almost with no chicken inside.”April 2024
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Fire fries Net −1
“I ordered the jalapeño sliders with fire fries, expecting a kick of heat. The sliders were solid. The beef was juicy, the veggies crisp, adding that refreshing crunch to balance the richness of the patty. They got that right. The fries, though, were a complete mismatch. Cold, barely any cheese, and just three jalapeños sitting there like an afterthought. For something called fire fries, they lacked the fire.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the jalapeño sliders with fire fries, expecting a kick of heat. The sliders were solid. The beef was juicy, the veggies crisp, adding that refreshing crunch to balance the richness of the patty. They got that right. The fries, though, were a complete mismatch. Cold, barely any cheese, and just three jalapeños sitting there like an afterthought. For something called fire fries, they lacked the fire.”June 2025
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Signature salt burger Net −1
“Jessa recommended me signature salt burger. I agreed. Burger was served. I had a bite and clearly understood that it is beef. It’s MASSIVE SHAME to serve beef burger for vegetarian person.”
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“Jessa recommended me signature salt burger. I agreed. Burger was served. I had a bite and clearly understood that it is beef. It’s MASSIVE SHAME to serve beef burger for vegetarian person.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order First. Check the menu and place your order before looking for a table; this branch does not seat you first.
Allow Two. If you are hungry, budget for at least two sliders per person rather than assuming one serving is a full meal.
Try Late. For a different atmosphere, consider a late-night visit; one customer found the view and burger especially satisfying around 2 AM.
Use Mall Parking. Driving is relatively straightforward because the Dubai Mall location has abundant parking.
Check Weather. Terrace seating can be uncomfortable in summer heat and humidity, so consider an indoor table during hot afternoons.
Confirm Dietary Orders. If ordering vegetarian food, clearly confirm the item before eating: one customer was served a beef burger after requesting a vegetarian option.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall - Souk Al Bahar Bridge
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small Portions
Multiple reviewers found the sliders or burgers too small for the price; one suggested ordering at least two sliders per person.
Premium Pricing
Reviews often say the food is expensive for its portion and quality, with some comparing the burgers unfavourably to cheaper alternatives.
Order Flow
You must order before seating, a system several reviewers found awkward or disruptive.
Inconsistent Food
Food quality varies by visit: reviewers have reported dry or under-seasoned burgers, cold fire fries and a crispy chicken burger with very little chicken.
Service Issues
One reviewer reported finding a thread on the fries and receiving no apology or investigation from the manager.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 DHs
slider + fries + cola
“Not worth the price ( slider + fries + cola = 99 DHs)”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
SALT in Downtown Dubai is a Dubai Mall burger-and-sliders stop with a major visual advantage: terrace tables can look directly towards the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the dancing fountains. You can order Wagyu or beef sliders, truffle fries, mint lemonade and the signature ice cream, then settle in for the view. The food is unevenly reviewed.
Juicy, flavourful patties, truffle burgers and salted-vinegar fries have enthusiastic supporters, while other visits produced dry or under-seasoned beef, cold fire fries and portions that left diners hungry. Sliders are small enough that one reviewer recommends at least two per person. The signature ice cream, mango flavour and sweet-potato fries are safer bets for adding to the meal.
Expect a counter-ordering system: you pay or order before finding a table, and terrace seats may require patience. Dubai Mall parking is plentiful, but outdoor seating can be uncomfortable in summer heat. Prices are regularly described as high for the portions, so SALT makes the most sense when the Burj Khalifa backdrop matters as much as the food.
Double-check vegetarian orders and inspect your meal if anything seems off, as service responses have not been consistent.