The Market Orient

The Market Orient

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 08 004 8772

The Market Orient is a polished restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, pairing flavorful food with elegant interiors and views toward the fountains. Reviews particularly point to its mixed grill and seafood pasta, while families appreciate the dedicated children’s play area.

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The Good Stuff

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Fountain Views

The outdoor seating gives diners views of the Dubai Fountain and, according to one review, the fountain show.

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Kids’ Area

Families get a dedicated play area with toys and activities, plus a children’s menu mentioned in reviews.

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What to Eat at The Market Orient

These items at The Market Orient got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

  1. Roast chicken Net +2
    “The roast chicken was comforting and well executed, the salad fresh and balanced, and even the bread service was excellent.”
  2. Signature sesame chicken salad Net +2
    “We tried a signature sesame chicken salad and Wagyu sandwich, and everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and very tasty.”
  3. Truffle risotto Net +2
    “Very cozy and aesthetically pleasing place, with a stunning view from the terrace 😍 The food was delicious, especially the truffle risotto, 10/10.”
Honorable mentions (23)
  1. Arrabbiata pasta Net +1
    “Love the ambience, the food was delicious especially the arrabbiata pasta, truffle risotto. I had a great time.”
  2. Beef stakes Net +1
    “Highly Recommended Place , Chef makes the food with heart as its perfectly made and its absolutely delicious, we had Beef Stakes and Grilled Chicken and they were really awesome and you must order sesame chicken salad .”
  3. Beef steak strips Net +1
    “Kebabi arrived with bold textures and deep smoky character, elevated by creamy accents.. best lamb kebab I’ve had lately and the beef steak strips were melting in my mouth.”
  4. Beetroot salad Net +1
    “All food made from fresh ingredients, and have rich flavors. Beetroot salad and traditional Turkish Barbecue were exceptional! The mocktails were also very delicious and beautifully presented.”
  5. Carpaccio with burrata Net +1
    “We began with warm bread and a salad, which were both excellent, and the carpaccio with burrata really stood out—light, full of flavor, and beautifully presented.”
  6. Corn salad Net +1
    “I tried the seafood pasta, mixed kebab, and corn salad, and everything was delicious.”
  7. Grilled chicken Net +1
    “Highly Recommended Place , Chef makes the food with heart as its perfectly made and its absolutely delicious, we had Beef Stakes and Grilled Chicken and they were really awesome and you must order sesame chicken salad .”
  8. Kebabi Net +1
    “Kebabi arrived with bold textures and deep smoky character, elevated by creamy accents.. best lamb kebab I’ve had lately and the beef steak strips were melting in my mouth.”
  9. Lasagna Net +1
    “We tried the Mediterranean pizza and the lasagna, and both were really delicious and well prepared.”
  10. Meat carpaccio with cheese and truffle sauce Net +1
    “Sooooo delicious restaurant in Dubai Mall, on the 3rd floor of Fashion Avenue, near Hukka. Be sure to try the meat carpaccio with cheese and truffle sauce, shrimp on a pillow from Olvier, cute cocktail and Turkish tea. Thanks!!!”
  11. Mediterranean pizza Net +1
    “We tried the Mediterranean pizza and the lasagna, and both were really delicious and well prepared.”
  12. Mixed grill Net +1
    “The food completely blew us away. We started with some great mocktails that were refreshing and well-crafted. For the main course, we decided to try the pasta and the mixed grill. The pasta was spot on—completely authentic and full of flavor—and the mixed grill was perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy.”
  13. Mixed grill platter Net +1
    “We also ordered the Mixed Grill Platter, which included a variety of grilled meats such as chicken, minced meat, and steak cuts. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor.”
  14. Mixed kebab Net +1
    “I tried the seafood pasta, mixed kebab, and corn salad, and everything was delicious.”
  15. Prawns Net +1
    “The food was delicious, especially the prawns and chicken salad, which were fresh and full of flavor.”
  16. Rigatoni pasta with seafood sauce Net +1
    “For the main course, we had the Rigatoni Pasta with Seafood Sauce, a rich red pasta with shrimp and a perfectly balanced sauce.”
  17. Rocca salad Net +1
    “For starters, we ordered the Rocca Salad, which had a delicious combination of beetroot, pomegranate seeds, and fresh greens. It was both flavorful and beautifully presented.”
  18. Rocket and parmesan salad Net +1
    “The Rest of the Meal: The roast chicken was incredibly tender and savory, and the rocket and parmesan salad added the perfect fresh, textured balance.”
  19. Seafood pasta Net +1
    “The seafood pasta was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
  20. Shrimp linguine pasta Net +1
    “The shrimp linguine pasta carried a beautiful balance of comfort and elegance, coated in a velvety tomato sauce with delicate seafood notes that felt both light and indulgent at once.”
  21. Shrimp on a pillow from olvier Net +1
    “Sooooo delicious restaurant in Dubai Mall, on the 3rd floor of Fashion Avenue, near Hukka. Be sure to try the meat carpaccio with cheese and truffle sauce, shrimp on a pillow from Olvier, cute cocktail and Turkish tea. Thanks!!!”
  22. Traditional turkish barbecue Net +1
    “All food made from fresh ingredients, and have rich flavors. Beetroot salad and traditional Turkish Barbecue were exceptional! The mocktails were also very delicious and beautifully presented.”
  23. Wagyu sandwich Net +1
    “We tried a signature sesame chicken salad and Wagyu sandwich, and everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and very tasty.”

Drinks 1

  1. Turkish tea Net +2
    “I finished with a proper Turkish tea — the perfect ending to a great visit.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Outdoors. Choose outside seating if seeing the fountain show is part of your plan.

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Bring Children. For a family meal, ask about the free play area and children’s menu; the terrace has a separate smoking restriction.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Fashion Avenue 3.Floor, Mall P7, Fashion Parking - Dubai Mall - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
08 004 8772
Mon10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Smoking Terrace

The terrace is a smoking zone, and one review says children are not allowed there.

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The Bottom Line

The Market Orient is a restaurant inside Dubai Mall that combines an elegant, relaxed setting with views toward the fountains. It is a useful stop during a mall visit, whether you want a full meal or somewhere to unwind after shopping. The menu covers several styles of cooking, and reviews give particular praise to the seafood pasta, mixed grill platter, roast chicken and sandwich.

Presentation is part of the appeal: customers describe dishes and drinks as carefully arranged, while the interiors are warm, stylish and comfortable rather than overly formal. Mocktails are repeatedly noted as refreshing and well-crafted. Service also comes through strongly, with reviewers describing the team as friendly, attentive and professional.

Families have a practical reason to consider it. The restaurant has a free children’s play area with toys, tablets, colouring activities, Lego and a nanny, as well as a kids’ menu. If you want the fountain-show view, ask for outside seating, but note that the terrace is a smoking zone and children are not allowed there.

For a smaller finishing touch, one review recommends Turkish coffee served with complementary Dubai chocolate.

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