Park setting
Outdoor seating overlooks Dubai Hills Park and sits beside the Splash park and playground, making meals easier with children.
The Hills Eatery
Dubai Hills Park
The Hills Eatery is a restaurant in Dubai Hills Park, with indoor dining and outdoor tables overlooking the greenery. It suits relaxed family meals, park visits and casual coffee, with reviews highlighting its burgers and the convenience of sitting beside the playground and Splash park.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
166 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family events
Birthday groups have received organised terrace seating, extra highchairs, decorations and attentive support from management.
Pet friendly
The outdoor area welcomes dogs, giving pet owners somewhere to eat or have coffee with their pets.
Burger favourites
Customers specifically praise the burgers, including the black 24-carat burger and golden burger.
Quiet atmosphere
Several reviews describe a calm, green setting suited to an unhurried dinner, coffee or time away from the surrounding buildings.
Helpful service
Service can be warm and attentive, with one customer noting that a server remembered their preferred order on repeat visits.
Group bookings
A review says big groups can be accommodated with prior bookings, with food served in standard timing on that visit.
Quinoa salad
The quinoa salad received particularly strong praise from a returning visitor.
What to Eat at The Hills Eatery 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 Hills Eatery, 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.
These items at The Hills Eatery got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Cheesecake Net +2
“The cheesecake is for 52 Dhs was nice but a very small slice of cake.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The cheesecake is for 52 Dhs was nice but a very small slice of cake.”October 2022
“We had great experience, such a nice atmosphere, the view and place to relax in the nature (getaway from all the buildings)...food is tasty, I loved shripms and cheesecake so creamy and refreshing 👌 Staff and manager are friendly and we were well taken care off.”April 2022
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Quinoa salad Net +2
“The quinoa salad was amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“The quinoa salad was amazing!”June 2022
“Beautiful destination for friends and family or even time alone, menu is full of delicious variety of food I’d recommend the quinoa salad and the golden burger, for dessert you can’t miss the chocolate cake. The place is pet friendly.”May 2022
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Black 24-carat burger Net +1
“Their potato skins and black 24-carat burger are incredible.”
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Review excerpts
“Their potato skins and black 24-carat burger are incredible.”March 2023
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“Beautiful destination for friends and family or even time alone, menu is full of delicious variety of food I’d recommend the quinoa salad and the golden burger, for dessert you can’t miss the chocolate cake. The place is pet friendly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beautiful destination for friends and family or even time alone, menu is full of delicious variety of food I’d recommend the quinoa salad and the golden burger, for dessert you can’t miss the chocolate cake. The place is pet friendly.”May 2022
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Golden burger Net +1
“Beautiful destination for friends and family or even time alone, menu is full of delicious variety of food I’d recommend the quinoa salad and the golden burger, for dessert you can’t miss the chocolate cake. The place is pet friendly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beautiful destination for friends and family or even time alone, menu is full of delicious variety of food I’d recommend the quinoa salad and the golden burger, for dessert you can’t miss the chocolate cake. The place is pet friendly.”May 2022
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“Hot chocolate was decent.”
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Review excerpts
“Hot chocolate was decent.”February 2023
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Potato skins Net +1
“Their potato skins and black 24-carat burger are incredible.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their potato skins and black 24-carat burger are incredible.”March 2023
Drinks 2
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Americano Net +1
“3 stars because they have a good americano ☕️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“3 stars because they have a good americano ☕️”April 2022
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Iced coffee Net +1
“I had a iced coffee which was nice but when I returned for lunch nobody came to take our order for a long time.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a iced coffee which was nice but when I returned for lunch nobody came to take our order for a long time.”March 2022
What to Avoid (2)
Drinks 2
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Cappuccino Net −1
“The cappuccino it’s like a soup with no foam.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The cappuccino it’s like a soup with no foam.”January 2023
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Organica green tea Net −1
“The “organica green tea” was a common green tea bag of twinings.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The “organica green tea” was a common green tea bag of twinings.”January 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Avoid busy periods if possible: a crowded visit left diners waiting to be seated and order, while another review reported a 45-minute wait in an empty café.
Book groups. For a birthday or larger gathering, arrange it in advance; a review says big groups are handled with prior bookings.
Choose outdoors. Pick the outdoor area if you want the park view, nearby children’s play areas or a dog-friendly table.
Check portions. Ask about portion sizes before ordering, especially for pasta or other dishes where diners have reported smaller servings.
Check availability. Confirm that the coffee machine is working before planning your drink stop; one visit found it broken.
Expect no alcohol. If you are looking for beer or other alcohol, note that a review says the restaurant does not serve alcohol.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Hills Park - Dubai
Dubai Hills Park, Dubai
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Reviews range from attentive service to ignored tables, long waits and staff who seemed inexperienced.
Small portions
Some diners found portions disappointing, including a report of receiving half the usual portion for the same price.
High prices
Customers describe the pricing as above average, including 38 Dhs drinks and a small 52 Dhs cheesecake slice.
Order delays
One review reports food arriving after an hour, while others describe long waits before anyone took the order.
Limited facilities
A review specifically reported that the café did not have Wi-Fi, which matters if you plan to work there.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
52 Dhs
Cheesecake
“The cheesecake is for 52 Dhs was nice but a very small slice of cake”Google review · October 2022
25-30 aed
drink
“About 25-30 aed per drink etc”Google review · June 2022
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
The Hills Eatery is a relaxed restaurant in Dubai Hills Park, valued mainly for its setting: outdoor tables look over the greenery and sit close to a playground and Splash park. That makes it a practical choice for families, casual coffee, sunset dinners and low-key park time. Dogs are also allowed in the outdoor area.
There is enough variety for a casual meal, though not a gourmet destination. Reviews mention burgers, pizza, wraps, salads and coffee, with particular praise for the black 24-carat burger, golden burger, quinoa salad and potato skins. The food feedback is mixed: some diners call it delicious, while others describe portions as small or inconsistent.
Service is the main variable. Some guests report friendly, thoughtful attention and well-organised birthday celebrations, including terrace sections, extra highchairs and permission to bring balloons. Others waited a long time to order, received food after an hour or found staff unfamiliar with the menu.
Visiting outside busy periods and booking ahead for groups are sensible precautions. Prices are often described as high for the portions; reviews cite drinks at 38 Dhs, pizza around 45 AED and a small cheesecake slice at 52 Dhs. The venue does not serve alcohol, and one review reports no Wi-Fi, so it may not suit a beer outing or focused work session.