Spacious seating
There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making the outlet comfortable for groups and longer visits.
SALT
Al Khawaneej
SALT is a restaurant in Al Khawaneej known for burgers and sliders, with indoor and outdoor seating that makes it easy to settle in. It also has table tennis and other games, giving families and groups something to do while they eat.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,847 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Table tennis
Table tennis adds an easy after-order activity, and several reviews describe playing games at the restaurant.
Fast service
Several visits mention quick food and efficient service, including one review where the order arrived quickly.
Truffle sliders
The truffle sliders are a standout order, described as juicy with a decent truffle flavour.
Cookie Lotus
Cookie Lotus ice cream is repeatedly praised, including a review calling it rich, creamy and full of flavour.
Family friendly
The games, comfortable seating and accommodating service make the restaurant workable for family visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Try visiting outside busy weekend periods, as one review found just one cashier and long waiting times.
Try truffle. If you want a more distinctive burger order, consider the truffle sliders, praised for their juicy texture and truffle flavour.
Save room. Leave space for Cookie Lotus ice cream, which one reviewer described as rich, creamy and full of flavour.
Bring children. The table tennis and other games give families an activity beyond eating, though chess was reportedly unavailable.
Use outdoors. For a more open-air visit, choose the outdoor seating; one review specifically recommended sitting outside.
Budget ahead. For two people, one review reported spending around 200 Dhs, so check your budget before ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khawaneej Walk
Al Khawaneej - Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Weekend service can slow sharply when only one cashier is operating; some orders and drinks arrived very late.
Small burgers
Several reviewers felt the burgers were too small for the price, with one reporting a 102-dirham total.
Noisy setting
One visit found the restaurant notably noisy, which may matter if you want a quieter meal.
Limited drinks
Drink choices were described as limited compared with what the reviewer expected.
Uncomfortable chairs
The wooden chairs may become uncomfortable if you plan to stay for a longer meal or games.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 200 Dhs
meal for two people
“Prices are reasonable for the quality, but expect to spend around 200 Dhs for two people”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
SALT in Al Khawaneej is a burger-and-sliders restaurant with more to do than simply eat. The menu highlights mentioned by customers include truffle sliders, Chicken Cheetos, the Campfire burger and Cookie Lotus ice cream. Table tennis and other games give families or groups a reason to stay after ordering.
The setting is a strong part of the appeal. Reviews describe a large outlet with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a relaxed atmosphere and space for family visits. Outdoor seating is specifically recommended by one customer, while another notes that the restaurant can get noisy.
Food feedback is generally positive but not unanimous. Some customers found the burgers fresh, flavourful and well cooked, while others called them average or said the portions were too small for the price. One review reported 102 dirhams for burgers, and another estimated around 200 Dhs for two people.
Service is often described as friendly, attentive and fast, but busy periods have caused real delays. Weekend visits may involve long waits when only one cashier is operating, and one customer received drinks long after finishing the food. Visiting outside the rush is the safer bet if timing matters.