Juicy Burgers
The burgers are described as freshly made, juicy and full of flavour, including the Shackburger and Shackmeister.
Shake Shack
Al Garhoud
Shake Shack in Al Garhoud is a counter-serve burger stop, particularly useful for a quick meal while travelling through Dubai Airport. Reviews highlight juicy burgers, crisp fries and shakes such as the Dubai Chocolate Shake, though airport pricing and seating can affect the experience.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
6,765 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick Collection
Self-collection can be impressively fast, with one reviewer receiving the order in five to seven minutes after the buzzer sounded.
Vegetarian Choice
One airport visitor found a good range of vegetarian burgers, useful when the usual beef options are not suitable.
Good Shakes
The shakes receive specific praise, including the Dubai Chocolate Shake, vanilla shake and blueberry cheesecake shake.
Crisp Fries
Plain crinkle fries are described as crispy, while cheese fries are a popular choice for some diners.
Helpful Service
Several reviews describe friendly, accommodating staff, including assistance with choosing an order and finding a seat after a long flight.
What to Eat at Shake Shack 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 Shake Shack, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shake Shack, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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’Shroom burger Net +1
“The culinary highlight is the Shake Stack burger, a delectable combination of a cheeseburger and a ’Shroom Burger. The beef patty is juicy, while the fried Portobello mushroom adds an earthy richness, creating a satisfying blend of flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“The culinary highlight is the Shake Stack burger, a delectable combination of a cheeseburger and a ’Shroom Burger. The beef patty is juicy, while the fried Portobello mushroom adds an earthy richness, creating a satisfying blend of flavors.”October 2023
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Black truffle mushroom burger double patty Net +1
“Definitely one of the best burger joints I’ve had, I tried the black truffle mushroom burger with a double patty, and the blueberry cheesecake shake. Both of them tasted great and cost me around 100AED, although a bit pricey I’d say but still the burger tasted really amazing and would definitely recommend!”
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“Definitely one of the best burger joints I’ve had, I tried the black truffle mushroom burger with a double patty, and the blueberry cheesecake shake. Both of them tasted great and cost me around 100AED, although a bit pricey I’d say but still the burger tasted really amazing and would definitely recommend!”March 2026
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Blueberry cheesecake shake Net +1
“Definitely one of the best burger joints I’ve had, I tried the black truffle mushroom burger with a double patty, and the blueberry cheesecake shake. Both of them tasted great and cost me around 100AED, although a bit pricey I’d say but still the burger tasted really amazing and would definitely recommend!”
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Review excerpts
“Definitely one of the best burger joints I’ve had, I tried the black truffle mushroom burger with a double patty, and the blueberry cheesecake shake. Both of them tasted great and cost me around 100AED, although a bit pricey I’d say but still the burger tasted really amazing and would definitely recommend!”March 2026
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Burger with cheese Net +1
“Very nice was the burger with cheese 🧀”
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“Very nice was the burger with cheese 🧀”August 2019
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Cheeseburger Net +1
“so sad its tooo expensive for me, coz its in dubai, so i just go with the cheapest one (still expensive) cheeseburger l, ala carte and spent 44 AED 😭 still want moore”
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“so sad its tooo expensive for me, coz its in dubai, so i just go with the cheapest one (still expensive) cheeseburger l, ala carte and spent 44 AED 😭 still want moore”December 2025
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Chicken bites Net +1
“Chicken bites and sauces are also nice.”
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“Chicken bites and sauces are also nice.”March 2024
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Chicken burger Net +1
“The food tasted great, I got the chicken burger and fries, with an ice tea. They tasted good, but definitely not worth the aed 91 I paid for all of that (I placed the price range higher, as this is the cheapest possible combination that someone can get).”
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“The food tasted great, I got the chicken burger and fries, with an ice tea. They tasted good, but definitely not worth the aed 91 I paid for all of that (I placed the price range higher, as this is the cheapest possible combination that someone can get).”October 2024
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“The chicken sandwich was tasty and well-seasoned, with a nice crispy coating and fresh toppings. The bun was decent, though it could’ve been warmer. Not the best I’ve had, but definitely something worth trying if you’re traveling and want to have a full filling meal.”
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“The chicken sandwich was tasty and well-seasoned, with a nice crispy coating and fresh toppings. The bun was decent, though it could’ve been warmer. Not the best I’ve had, but definitely something worth trying if you’re traveling and want to have a full filling meal.”July 2025
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Cookie and cream shake Net +1
“The cookie and cream shake was very nice and you can help yourself to a generous serving of any condiments.”
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“The cookie and cream shake was very nice and you can help yourself to a generous serving of any condiments.”October 2023
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Crinkle fries Net +1
“The crinkle fries were good.”
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“The crinkle fries were good.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (4)
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Shack burger double patties Net +1
“Recently tried Shake Shack at Dubai Airport and ordered the Shack burger with double and single patties, fries, and both regular and large lemonades. The beef patties were wonderfully juicy, nestled in soft buns with just the right amount of sauces—best enjoyed without additional condiments.”
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Review excerpts
“Recently tried Shake Shack at Dubai Airport and ordered the Shack burger with double and single patties, fries, and both regular and large lemonades. The beef patties were wonderfully juicy, nestled in soft buns with just the right amount of sauces—best enjoyed without additional condiments.”January 2024
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Shack burger single patties Net +1
“Recently tried Shake Shack at Dubai Airport and ordered the Shack burger with double and single patties, fries, and both regular and large lemonades. The beef patties were wonderfully juicy, nestled in soft buns with just the right amount of sauces—best enjoyed without additional condiments.”
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Review excerpts
“Recently tried Shake Shack at Dubai Airport and ordered the Shack burger with double and single patties, fries, and both regular and large lemonades. The beef patties were wonderfully juicy, nestled in soft buns with just the right amount of sauces—best enjoyed without additional condiments.”January 2024
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Shackmeister with the crispy onions Net +1
“I had the Shackmeister with the crispy onions and it was awesome.”
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“I had the Shackmeister with the crispy onions and it was awesome.”November 2024
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Cheese fries Net 0
Mixed feedback
“A must try is their cheese fries !!!”
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“A must try is their cheese fries !!!”September 2024
Drinks 3
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Dubai chocolate shake Net +1
“If you have time during transferring her at Dubai Airport, you can try the Dubai Chocolate Shake. Very delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“If you have time during transferring her at Dubai Airport, you can try the Dubai Chocolate Shake. Very delicious.”July 2026
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Shake Net +1
“The shake was also nice... if you have the chance try it - you’ll love it for sure.”
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“The shake was also nice... if you have the chance try it - you’ll love it for sure.”August 2019
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Shake stack burger Net +1
“The culinary highlight is the Shake Stack burger, a delectable combination of a cheeseburger and a ’Shroom Burger. The beef patty is juicy, while the fried Portobello mushroom adds an earthy richness, creating a satisfying blend of flavors.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The culinary highlight is the Shake Stack burger, a delectable combination of a cheeseburger and a ’Shroom Burger. The beef patty is juicy, while the fried Portobello mushroom adds an earthy richness, creating a satisfying blend of flavors.”October 2023
What to Avoid (4)
Food 2
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Chicken bites hot Net −1
“I ordered the Chicken Bites Hot. "Hot" doesn't mean sprinkling chili powder all over the bites. This is the first time I've had such an experience in a restaurant. Hot should mean adding a spicy flavor to the dish, not simply covering it with chili powder. Very disappointing. The restaurant should understand the difference between a proper hot flavor and just adding excessive chili powder.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Chicken Bites Hot. "Hot" doesn't mean sprinkling chili powder all over the bites. This is the first time I've had such an experience in a restaurant. Hot should mean adding a spicy flavor to the dish, not simply covering it with chili powder. Very disappointing. The restaurant should understand the difference between a proper hot flavor and just adding excessive chili powder.”May 2026
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Double shackburger Net −1
“I paid 70 AED for a double Shackburger with an orange juice. The size of the burger is a little small for the price but I thought the patty is somewhat lacklustre. Its a little over seasoned and a tad dry. I have had quite a few better burgers back home.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I paid 70 AED for a double Shackburger with an orange juice. The size of the burger is a little small for the price but I thought the patty is somewhat lacklustre. Its a little over seasoned and a tad dry. I have had quite a few better burgers back home.”September 2018
Drinks 2
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Chocolate drink Net −1
“The chocolate drink is so sweet. I might as well eat a pack of choclate and drink hot water.”
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“The chocolate drink is so sweet. I might as well eat a pack of choclate and drink hot water.”June 2019
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Lycee lime drink Net −1
“Lycee lime drink is not so good as it didnt have any lychee aroma.”
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“Lycee lime drink is not so good as it didnt have any lychee aroma.”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Prices. Look at the displayed prices before ordering; one reviewer found airport pricing so inflated they double-checked the bill.
Allow Time. For a transfer meal, self-collection may be quick, but leave some buffer because another customer reported a 10-minute collection delay.
Declare Allergies. State allergies clearly and verify ingredients in both the food and bun with another staff member before ordering.
Try Plain Fries. If cheese fries are not your preference, plain fries may be the safer choice: one reviewer found them crispy but disliked the cheese fries.
Use Layovers. The Dubai Chocolate Shake is specifically suggested for travellers with time during a Dubai Airport transfer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai International Airport, Concourse A - Terminal 3
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
Airport prices are repeatedly described as expensive or inflated, sometimes making a burger-and-fries meal feel poor value.
Service Gaps
Service is not always consistent: one customer waited about 10 minutes after the buzzer while staff appeared to ignore them.
Allergy Confusion
A lactose-intolerant customer reported being recommended buttermilk chicken and later discovering milk in the buns, a serious issue before a flight.
Food Inconsistency
Although many reviews praise freshness, one airport visit found an old bun, soggy sandwich and unpleasant-smelling meat.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
70 AED
double Shackburger with an orange juice
“I paid 70 AED for a double Shackburger with an orange juice”Google review · September 2018
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The Bottom Line
Shake Shack in Al Garhoud is geared towards travellers wanting a familiar burger meal without leaving Dubai Airport. The menu highlights juicy Shackburgers, chicken burgers and crisp fries, with shakes providing a sweet finish. The Dubai Chocolate Shake, Shake Stack burger and black truffle mushroom burger with a double patty are among the more distinctive choices mentioned by customers.
Speed is a genuine advantage when a flight is waiting. One reviewer received a self-collection order in five to seven minutes, and another said a group of 17 was served promptly. Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, though service can be uneven; one customer waited around 10 minutes after the buzzer while receiving little acknowledgement.
The main drawback is value. Airport pricing is repeatedly called expensive, with diners also saying the burgers can feel small for the cost. Seating is airport-style rather than especially relaxed, and the branch can feel crowded.
Food quality is generally praised, but one visit reported a soggy sandwich, old bread and unpleasant-smelling meat. If you have an allergy, double-check every ingredient, including the bun. For a short layover, check prices first and consider self-collection.