Ting Irie

Name: Ting Irie
Address: Souk Al Manzil, Downtown - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145575601

Downtown Dubai

Jamaican restaurant Open now 04 557 5601

Ting Irie is a Jamaican restaurant and lounge in Downtown Dubai, pairing Caribbean dishes with reggae, hip-hop and dancehall. Reviews repeatedly point to the oxtail nachos and lively music-led atmosphere, making it a natural choice for a meal that can turn into a night out.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,957 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Oxtail Nachos

Oxtail nachos arrive on patty-crust chips, a distinctive combination praised for tender, flavorful meat.

Tender Oxtail

The oxtail with rice and peas has been described as flavorful and falling off the bone.

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What to Eat at Ting Irie

These items at Ting Irie got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Pepper shrimp Net +5

“My party and I had the pepper shrimp, ontsil coco bread and the beef patties. It was all so good made you wanna slap yuh madda!”
Callaloo Net +2

“The Callaloo was delicious, the Veggie curry was amazing.”
Curry goat Net +2

“Curry Goat, patties and Callaloo Perfect Choice great area right across from The Dubai Mall.”
Oxtail coco bun Net +2

“The Oxtail Cocobun was a moist revelation reminiscent of pulled meat bao, while the Caribbean Pepper Shrimps burst with perfectly cooked, flavorful delight.”
Oxtail nachos Net +2

“We had the Oxtail Nachos. The chips are patty crust which was different. We never had anything like that, but it was really good.”
Veg curry Net +2

“The veg curry is vegan and gluten free and super tasty and filling.”

Honorable mentions (24)

Beef ribs Net +1

“The beef ribs were to die for, and the oxtails were a hit.”
Chicken burger Net +1

“We also got a Chicken Burger that was decent.”
Chicken wings Net +1

“The food, when arrived, was nice. Wasn’t the best Jamaican food I’ve tried but some items were flavorful; the patties were nice, chicken wings were juicy, then the mains: Jerk chicken, oxtail, chickpeas curry, and the flavorful rice.”
Chickpeas curry Net +1

“The food, when arrived, was nice. Wasn’t the best Jamaican food I’ve tried but some items were flavorful; the patties were nice, chicken wings were juicy, then the mains: Jerk chicken, oxtail, chickpeas curry, and the flavorful rice.”
Chocolate cake Net +1

“I super love their oxtail coco bun, oxtail rice and beans, their pepper shrimps, sea-bass and many more, me and my friends loves their chocolate cake to. 💯👌🏻”
Jerk chicken shawarma Net +1

“I would also recommend the patties and rice and peas, as well as the jerk chicken shawarma and plantain.”
Jerk chicken with roasted plantain Net +1

“The jerk chicken with roasted plantain is to die for!😋”
Jerk hummus Net +1

“Recommend the jerk hummus, fried plantains and spicy pepper prawns.”
Meat pies Net +1

“Meat pies - also very food! The pastry was flavorsome”
Oxtail + rice n peas Net +1

“Oxtail + rice n peas - The oxtail was literally falling off the bone, it was flavourful!”
Oxtail fried rice Net +1

“THAT OXTAIL FRIED RICE !!! Listen I didn't finish my meal, but best believe it came back home to America with me. Asked my stewardess if possible to keep my food in a fridge/cool compartment, which she fortunately did. If you don't try anything else, please make sure to try the Oxtail Fried Rice and Nachos. 10/10/10”
Oxtail n’ beans with rice & peas Net +1

“Oxtail N’ beans with rice & peas is a great combination and is my favorite 😍”
Oxtail rice and beans Net +1

“I super love their oxtail coco bun, oxtail rice and beans, their pepper shrimps, sea-bass and many more, me and my friends loves their chocolate cake to. 💯👌🏻”
Oxtail sandwich Net +1

“My personal favorite was the Oxtail Sandwich. It was my first trying Oxtail. But was a great experience. It was more like a slider and tasted great. Special shoutout to the sauces on the table.”
Oxtails and beans Net +1

“I had the oxtails and beans ( it fell off the bones good) and the rice and peas(beans), my friend had the curry goat ( omg) and white rice and also the season fried jerk chicken rice.”
Port more Net +1

“Ting Irie’s cocktails, including the standout Port More, create a symphony of flavors, transporting me to the sun-soaked beaches of Jamaica.”
Rice and peas(beans) Net +1

“I had the oxtails and beans ( it fell off the bones good) and the rice and peas(beans), my friend had the curry goat ( omg) and white rice and also the season fried jerk chicken rice.”
Sea-bass Net +1

“I super love their oxtail coco bun, oxtail rice and beans, their pepper shrimps, sea-bass and many more, me and my friends loves their chocolate cake to. 💯👌🏻”
Seafood stew Net +1

“As for food, We ordered the Seafood Stew. For Seafood food lovers. I personally loved it. It served with a huge portion of Mashed Potato or any other side of choice. It’s a tad on the expensive side but the portion size is good enough for two.”
Season fried jerk chicken rice Net +1

“I had the oxtails and beans ( it fell off the bones good) and the rice and peas(beans), my friend had the curry goat ( omg) and white rice and also the season fried jerk chicken rice.”
Sorrel Net +1

“The sorrel was also good.”
Squash boat Net +1

“There are a couple more vegan dishes like the squash boat which is just as tasty.”
Wash off yuh hart Net +1

“As for Desert, The “Wash off Yuh Hart”. Oh my god, if you love coconut you should totally get this. They have different forms of coconut. The mousse in a coconut shell shaped Chocolate shell. The Jaggery flavored coconut on the side. All of it was simply delicious.”
White rice Net +1

“I had the oxtails and beans ( it fell off the bones good) and the rice and peas(beans), my friend had the curry goat ( omg) and white rice and also the season fried jerk chicken rice.”

Drinks 4

Signature rum punch Net +4

“Their signature rum punch was quite good too.”
7 Marley bros drink Net +1

“7 Marley Bros drink will definitely have you doing a happy dance in your seat.”
Ginger beer Net +1

“The drinks the bartender were making were too good from the cocktails to the ginger beer every sip was drank.”
Jamaican red stripe beer Net +1

“I tried the Jamaican Red Stripe Beer. It was nice. Although I highly suggest to try out their Colada.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

Oxtail rice Net −1

“I had the oxtail rice but the rice wasn’t cooked long enough for my liking.”

Drinks 1

Orange juice Net −1

“The food was okay yet I would say it's overpriced to be honest.. an orange juice for 40 aed? And fried rice for 120? I would say not worth it and it gave me stomach issues but maybe it just didn't suit me and again, a lot of people might fancy it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Happy Hour. Visit during happy hour or “appi hour” for cheaper food and more reasonable selections; one review places it from 4–8pm.

Avoid Speakers. If you prefer conversation, request a table away from speakers; one brunch table was directly beneath two of them.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Souk Al Manzil, Downtown - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 557 5601

Mon	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sat	1:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Very Loud

Music can become overwhelming, particularly at tables directly beneath speakers or during brunch entertainment.

Slow Service

Some visits report long waits, delayed sauces and repeated requests for basic items such as cutlery and side plates.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

40 aed

orange juice

“an orange juice for 40 aed? And fried rice for 120? I would say not worth it and it gave me stomach issues but maybe it just didn't suit me and again, a lot of people might fancy it”

Google review · October 2024

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The Bottom Line

Ting Irie is a Jamaican restaurant and lounge in Downtown Dubai built around Caribbean food, cocktails and music. You can order standouts such as oxtail nachos on patty-crust chips, oxtail with rice and peas, pepper shrimp, or the much-mentioned oxtail fried rice. It is also a brunch and nightlife venue rather than a quiet dinner room.

The strongest reviews describe tender oxtail, bold seasoning, flavorful patties and cocktails such as the rum punch. The setting leans lively: reggae, dancehall and Afro-mix music can turn dinner into dancing, and brunch has included three courses with unlimited drinks. That energy is a draw for groups and celebrations, but it can be excessive if you want conversation; one brunch table was directly beneath two speakers.

Timing matters. Several diners report slow or inconsistent service, while weekday happy hour has been quieter and quicker. Happy hour, also called “appi hour” in one review, is mentioned as a way to find cheaper food.

Parking can be difficult, so allow time. Pricing also divides opinion, with one reviewer calling out a 40 AED orange juice and 120 AED fried rice. If you are sensitive to smoke, ask to sit away from the smoking area.