The Cheesecake Factory

Name: The Cheesecake Factory
Address: Dubai Mall - near Aquarium, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144190224

Downtown Dubai

American restaurant Open now 04 419 0224

The Cheesecake Factory is an American chain restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for a very large menu, generous portions and its signature cheesecakes. It works well for groups, with shareable Factory Nachos and desserts such as the Original Cheesecake drawing particular attention.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

13,759 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Generous portions

Many main courses are large enough to share, making the substantial servings useful for groups and families.

Broad menu

The menu has over 200 dishes, giving groups plenty of choice across different tastes and appetites.

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What to Eat at The Cheesecake Factory

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Cheesecake Factory, 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

Cheesecake oreo Net +2

“We ordered “Cheesecake Oreo”. Top. The food is delicious, well prepared. The portions are huge.”
Chicken madeira Net +2

“The Madeira chicken deserves its place as a speciality, it was mouth watering and super tasty.”
Spicy rigatoni Net +2

“We ordered 2 Coca-Colas, fries, Red Mac & Cheese, Chicken Alfredo, and Spicy Rigatoni. Honestly, the best dish was the Chicken Alfredo — it was really delicious and definitely worth trying 👌 The other dishes were good, but not as impressive as the Alfredo.”

Honorable mentions (35)

Adams cheesecake Net +1

“We had appetizers (potato tots), then the Chicken Madeira and Filet Mignon, everything was absolutely delicious. And of course, we finished with Adams cheesecake… uff, SO good 🤍”
Bacon cheeseburger Net +1

“We also tried the Bacon Cheeseburger, and it definitely lived up to its reputation. The burger was huge, juicy, perfectly cooked, and filled with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh ingredients.”
Cheese factory nachos Net +1

“Also tried the Cheese Factory Nachos 🧀🌮 which come with 3 dips — honestly, out of this world! Every bite was loaded with flavor 🤤”
Cheese rigatoni pasta Net +1

“We ordered the Crusted Chicken Romano, Cheese Rigatoni Pasta, Cinnabon Cheesecake, and the Original Cheesecake with Strawberries. The chicken was fried to perfection as expected and the pastas were delicious. The sauce was very tasty and well-spiced.”
Chicken alfredo Net +1

“Honestly, the best dish was the Chicken Alfredo — it was really delicious and definitely worth trying 👌”
Chipotle pasta Net +1

“Absolutely loved coming to The Cheesecake Factory. We had the crab bites as an appetizer, the Chipotle Pasta, the Shepherd’s Pie and the Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Really delicious food, and very generous portion sizes.”
Cinnabon cheesecake Net +1

“I ordered (to go) a Cinnabon cheesecake and a classic strawberry and white chocolate, I could not eat them in 1 sitting so I got to fall in love over a couple of days haha.”
Classic strawberry and white chocolate Net +1

“I ordered (to go) a Cinnabon cheesecake and a classic strawberry and white chocolate, I could not eat them in 1 sitting so I got to fall in love over a couple of days haha.”
Crab bites Net +1

“Absolutely loved coming to The Cheesecake Factory. We had the crab bites as an appetizer, the Chipotle Pasta, the Shepherd’s Pie and the Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Really delicious food, and very generous portion sizes.”
Crispy crumb coated macaroni & cheese balls Net +1

“The Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni & Cheese Balls, served with creamy marinara sauce as an appetizer, were a total WOW 😋 — crispy outside, cheesy and soft inside.”
Crusted chicken romano Net +1

“We ordered the Crusted Chicken Romano, Cheese Rigatoni Pasta, Cinnabon Cheesecake, and the Original Cheesecake with Strawberries. The chicken was fried to perfection as expected and the pastas were delicious.”
Dream extreme cheesecake Net +1

“Tried their Original Cheesecake and Dream Extreme Cheesecake 🍰 — both had the perfect balance of sweetness, not overpowering at all. Truly rich, creamy, and satisfying 😍”
Dulce de leche Net +1

“The children’s portions were a good size and the cheesecake, well…. The dulce de leche…. The best we’ve ever had.”
Eggroll sampler Net +1

“The Eggroll Sampler was a great shared starter, loved the variety in there, and the Thai Coconut Lime with White Rice was the standout of the meal for me.”
Filet mignon Net +1

“We had appetizers (potato tots), then the Chicken Madeira and Filet Mignon, everything was absolutely delicious. And of course, we finished with Adams cheesecake… uff, SO good 🤍”
Gluten-free cheesecake Net +1

“To finish our meal, we had the Gluten-Free Cheesecake, and it was absolutely outstanding. It was smooth, creamy, rich, and incredibly satisfying. Even if you don’t follow a gluten-free diet, it’s a dessert that’s well worth trying.”
Godiva cheesecake Net +1

“For dessert we shared the Godiva cheesecake which was soooo decadent and rich, highly recommend for all chocolate lovers.”
Hershey’s cheesecake Net +1

“The Hershey’s Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory is absolute chocolate bliss! Every layer is pure indulgence — a perfect mix of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate mousse, and chunks of real Hershey’s chocolate. The texture is velvety smooth, and each bite feels like it melts right in your mouth. The cost was 42.50 AED It’s the ideal dessert for chocolate lovers — not too sweet, but perfectly balanced with that classic Hershey’s flavor we all know and love. The presentation is stunning, the portion is generous, and every forkful feels like a little piece of happiness. Truly one of the most delicious desserts I’ve ever had. If you visit The Cheesecake Factory, this one is a must-try! 🍫🍰😍”
Kid strips Net +1

“The Kid Strips were a massive hit with my two boys, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and gone within minutes.”
Original cheesecake Net +1

“Tried their Original Cheesecake and Dream Extreme Cheesecake 🍰 — both had the perfect balance of sweetness, not overpowering at all. Truly rich, creamy, and satisfying 😍”
Pineapple cheesecake Net +1

“I visited The Cheesecake Factory recently and had the Pineapple Cheesecake, which was awesome.”
Potato tots Net +1

“We had appetizers (potato tots), then the Chicken Madeira and Filet Mignon, everything was absolutely delicious. And of course, we finished with Adams cheesecake… uff, SO good 🤍”
Quesadillas Net +1

“This time, I ordered the Quesadillas, Avocado Taco, and Factory Nachos, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh, the portions were generous, and the nachos were especially amazing.”
Red mac & cheese Net +1

“We ordered 2 Coca-Colas, fries, Red Mac & Cheese, Chicken Alfredo, and Spicy Rigatoni. Honestly, the best dish was the Chicken Alfredo — it was really delicious and definitely worth trying 👌 The other dishes were good, but not as impressive as the Alfredo.”
Salted caramel cheesecake Net +1

“Absolutely loved coming to The Cheesecake Factory. We had the crab bites as an appetizer, the Chipotle Pasta, the Shepherd’s Pie and the Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Really delicious food, and very generous portion sizes.”
Shepherd’s pie Net +1

“Absolutely loved coming to The Cheesecake Factory. We had the crab bites as an appetizer, the Chipotle Pasta, the Shepherd’s Pie and the Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Really delicious food, and very generous portion sizes.”
Smoked bbq bacon burger Net +1

“I ordered the Smoked BBQ Bacon Burger with sweet potato fries, and both were delicious. The burger was juicy and full of flavor, and the fries were perfectly crispy.”
Thai chicken with rice Net +1

“Highly recommend the Thai chicken with rice, beautiful flavours and well balanced!”
Thai coconut lime with white rice Net +1

“The Eggroll Sampler was a great shared starter, loved the variety in there, and the Thai Coconut Lime with White Rice was the standout of the meal for me. Rich, fragrant, and just the right amount of spice, easily one of the better Thai-inspired dishes I’ve had in Dubai.”
Tomato basil pasta Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered the Tomato Basil Pasta and the Spicy Rigatoni. Both pasta dishes were cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauces were exceptional. The Tomato Basil Pasta was fresh, light, and full of rich tomato flavor, while the Spicy Rigatoni had the perfect balance of spice, creaminess, and Parmesan.”
Warm spinach and artichoke dip Net +1

“For starters we ordered the warm spinach and artichoke dip which was good and the avocado tacos which were ok ok, not worth it as it’s a piece of fried avocado on a limp soft taco filled with raw cabbage.”
Avocado tacos Net 0

Mixed feedback

“This time, I ordered the Quesadillas, Avocado Taco, and Factory Nachos, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh, the portions were generous, and the nachos were especially amazing.”
Dynamite prawns Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The dynamite prawns were okay.”
Enchiladas Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I went with my wife. We ordered a salad, shrimp scampi, and enchiladas. The salad was very nice; however, the other two dishes were just okay. Overall, we were not really impressed.”
Shrimp scampi Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I went with my wife. We ordered a salad, shrimp scampi, and enchiladas. The salad was very nice; however, the other two dishes were just okay. Overall, we were not really impressed.”

Drinks 1

Berry spritz Net +1

“We had the Berry Spritz to start, which was so refreshing, perfectly balanced and not overly sweet.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 3

Cheesesteak Net −1

“The food was kind of underwhelming; the bread used for the cheesesteak for almost rock hard, I could really bite into it, so ended up just eating the filling.”
Chicken empanadas Net −1

“We ordered the nachos, vegetarian pasta, and chicken empanadas! As expected the portions are HUGE! One dish could easily be a dinner for 2. The flavours aren’t spectacular. Everything is pretty much standard in terms of taste and texture. It’s what you would expect.”
Thai noodle Net −1

“I tried thai noodle did not impress at all. The thai noodle was soooo sweet like there is no any savory flavor. Too sweet for my taste.”

Drinks 1

Lemonade Net −1

“The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the lemonade was also very sweet and didn’t feel very natural.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peak hours. Visit outside peak periods if you want to reduce the chance of a long table wait.

Consider sharing. Order cautiously or share dishes: portions can be large enough to feed two people.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Mall - near Aquarium

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 419 0224

Mon	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Long waits

Peak periods can mean an extremely long wait for a table, especially because the restaurant is popular.

Dim lighting

The dining area may feel too dark if you prefer brighter lighting.

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The Bottom Line

The Cheesecake Factory in Downtown Dubai is a large American chain restaurant inside Dubai Mall, right by the aquarium. Its appeal is straightforward: a huge menu, generous portions and a cheesecake selection that gives dessert its own starring role. Customers mention Factory Nachos, Chicken Alfredo, Thai Coconut Lime with White Rice and the Original Cheesecake, so there is plenty to explore beyond the name on the door.

Portions are often big enough to share, which suits families and groups ordering several dishes. Warm brown bread with butter arrives at the table, and one reviewer says refills are available. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, even during busy periods, while the aquarium-facing location adds a lively backdrop.

Children’s portions were also reported to be a good size. The main practical drawback is waiting: peak-hour queues can be extremely long, although another visitor reported a 15-minute wait at a quieter lunch visit. The dining room may feel dim, vegetarian choices are described as limited, and some diners find the cheesecakes or Thai noodles too sweet.

If ordering takeaway, check the box before leaving after one reviewer found shrimp and fries missing.