Waterpark Stop
It is close to the water park, with one reviewer noting there were no long lines.
The Burger Joint (TBJ)
Palm Jumeirah
The Burger Joint is a fast-casual hamburger restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, with burgers, milkshakes and sides. Its location near the water park makes it a convenient stop after Aquaventure, though reviews vary sharply on value, cooking and service.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
199 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Beef
One diner found the burger made with fresh, high-quality beef, despite finding it slightly salty.
Large Portions
Several reviews describe filling portions; one specifically called the burger portion huge.
Sweet Potato
The regular-size sweet potato fries were singled out as delicious during an afternoon visit.
Cod Burger
A reviewer described the cod burger as particularly tasty.
What to Eat at The Burger Joint (TBJ) 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 The Burger Joint (TBJ), 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 The Burger Joint (TBJ), 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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Veggie burger Net +2
“My veggie burger was too big for my mouth, so it got messy. 😳 It was delicious though and I had them add kimchi on top which was delicious!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My veggie burger was too big for my mouth, so it got messy. 😳 It was delicious though and I had them add kimchi on top which was delicious!”July 2021
“One of the best veggie burgers I've had in my life.”January 2016
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Classic burger Net +1
“Liked their Classic Burger 🍔 with combo Chips 🍟 & Diet Coke. Price is on the high side. Quantity is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Liked their Classic Burger 🍔 with combo Chips 🍟 & Diet Coke. Price is on the high side. Quantity is good.”March 2016
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Cod burger Net +1
“Had a nice cod burger which was really tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had a nice cod burger which was really tasty.”March 2025
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Fries with cheese sauce Net +1
“The burger was ok but the fries with cheese sauce was really good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The burger was ok but the fries with cheese sauce was really good”October 2018
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K pop Net +1
“Ordered the Say cheese And the K pop Wasn't dissapointed at all Great taste and full flavour Good portion”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered the Say cheese And the K pop Wasn't dissapointed at all Great taste and full flavour Good portion”August 2019
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Say cheese Net +1
“Ordered the Say cheese And the K pop Wasn't dissapointed at all Great taste and full flavour Good portion”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered the Say cheese And the K pop Wasn't dissapointed at all Great taste and full flavour Good portion”August 2019
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Sweet potato Net +1
“Order: Sweet potato regular size, was delicious”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Order: Sweet potato regular size, was delicious”October 2023
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Onion rings Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The burger looked great and we were starving. The onion rings and fries were great too. Very tasty but Unforunately we got a bad stomach after eating here. Eat at your own risk - you might be luckier than us.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The burger looked great and we were starving. The onion rings and fries were great too. Very tasty but Unforunately we got a bad stomach after eating here. Eat at your own risk - you might be luckier than us.”June 2018
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Black burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The burger was ok. Just the curiosity to try the black burger.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Burger with fries Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered a burger with fries and the fries were missing according to me until I learnt with so much surprise that they were inside the burger. 😆😆”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Brunch meal Net −1
“Visited this place for the first time had the brunch meal, and only ate half of it. One advice, RUN I had the worst food poisoning in decades, the whole night in toilet while in fever to the moment of writing this review Good luck surviving this sandwich, hope your experiences are better than mine 👍”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Visited this place for the first time had the brunch meal, and only ate half of it. One advice, RUN I had the worst food poisoning in decades, the whole night in toilet while in fever to the moment of writing this review Good luck surviving this sandwich, hope your experiences are better than mine 👍”April 2023
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Cheese burger Net −1
“I ordered the cheese burger. The meat had little to no taste and the bun was too big which mean you just tasted bread half the time.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the cheese burger. The meat had little to no taste and the bun was too big which mean you just tasted bread half the time.”January 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Sides. Confirm whether fries and a drink are included, as one reviewer said adding them cost 38 AED.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for your order: one diner waited 45 minutes after being quoted 10.
Try Sweet Potato. If you want a side, the regular sweet potato fries received a specific positive mention.
Expect Location Pricing. Budget for a premium over mall burger spots; one review attributed the higher price to the Atlantis location.
Waterpark Timing. It is only a few metres from the Aquaventure entrance, so it can work as a pre- or post-water-park meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Crescent Road, Atlantis The Palm
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
Value is a recurring concern, with one review calling the burgers overpriced and another citing about 100 AED for a fast-food meal.
Dry Patties
Some diners found the beef overcooked and dry rather than distinctive.
Large Bun
The bun has been criticised for overpowering the filling and tasting uninteresting.
Uneven Service
Reports include rushed ordering, unhelpful staff and a 45-minute wait despite being told it would take 10 minutes.
Stomach Illness
One brunch diner reported severe food poisoning after eating there; this is an individual review, not a verified finding.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 100 AED
fast food meal
“e around 100 AED for a fast food meal”Google review · June 2024
£20 / AED 95
meal
“Meal cost roughly £20 / AED 95”Google review · October 2018
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The Bottom Line
The Burger Joint is a convenient fast-casual burger stop in Palm Jumeirah, especially if you are heading to or leaving Aquaventure. Reviews mention Wagyu burgers, a tasty cod burger, a large veggie burger and good milkshakes, so there is more choice than a single standard beef burger. The location, just before or near the water-park entrance, is the clearest reason to consider it.
Food quality is inconsistent. Some diners describe fresh, high-quality beef, delicious burgers and generous portions, while others report overcooked patties, dry chicken or fish, overly large buns and fries they did not enjoy. The regular sweet potato fries were a more specific bright spot.
One brunch review also reported severe food poisoning, an individual account that warrants caution but is not independently verified here. Prices are a common sticking point. A fast-food meal was reported at around 100 AED, and another review said fries and a drink added 38 AED to the burger.
Service can be quick with no queue, but other customers waited 20 to 45 minutes or felt rushed and poorly treated. Check what comes with your burger and allow extra time, particularly when visiting around water-park plans.