Tribes Dubai Mall

Name: Tribes Dubai Mall
Address: Level 2, Star Atrium, above apple store, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142264974

Downtown Dubai

African restaurant Closed 04 226 4974

Tribes Dubai Mall is an African restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving traditional and fusion dishes in a stylish setting with a terrace. Customers come for grilled meats such as beef ribs and lamb chops, as well as balcony or outdoor tables overlooking the Dubai Fountain.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

4,457 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fountain views

Balcony and outdoor tables can look directly across to the Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa and evening shows.

Strong grilling

Steak, ribs and other grilled meats are repeatedly described as tender, juicy, well-seasoned and carefully cooked.

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What to Eat at Tribes Dubai Mall

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Tribes Dubai Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Lamb chops Net +3

“The lamb chops were a solid 10/10—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Creamy pasta Net +2

“The dishes were well-presented and full of flavour, from the creamy pasta to perfectly grilled mains.”
Oxtail Net +2

“Oxtail the best I ever had melting and so flavorful.”
Short ribs Net +2

“The food is as usual exquisite from the freshly baked bread platter, starters, crispy potatoes, amazing fried sweet potatoes & their tasty delicious fresh short ribs.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Angus beef Net +1

“Their Angus beef is out of this world and cooked with experience.”
Assorted platter Net +1

“We had ordered the half Jamaican chicken and the assorted platter and a strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious.”
Beef ribs Net +1

“We ordered the beef ribs and oxtail. Both all good taste and beef quality is really nice. Chewy and delicious! But together with 2 side dishes, smash potato is okay, but veg salad has a hair unfortunately. I think it’s not busy time, it shouldn’t happen actually. The server changed a new one for us. Generally we enjoyed the whole meal.”
Buffalo chicken pops Net +1

“The steaks and lamb shank were okay (the lamb shank was a bit dry), but the buffalo chicken pops were really good and flavorful.”
Cheesy meatballs Net +1

“We started off with the cheesy meatballs and the lollipop chicken wings, both were great.”
Chocolate lava cake Net +1

“And the food definitely lives up to the view. I tried a creamy pasta with a juicy grilled chicken fillet, and it was delicious. For dessert, I ordered a chocolate lava cake with pistachio ice cream (an absolutely perfect combination).”
Creamy cheese chicken Net +1

“The Creamy Cheese Chicken is a must-try; rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious.”
Crispy potatoes Net +1

“The food is as usual exquisite from the freshly baked bread platter, starters, crispy potatoes, amazing fried sweet potatoes & their tasty delicious fresh short ribs.”
Freshly baked bread platter Net +1

“The food is as usual exquisite from the freshly baked bread platter, starters, crispy potatoes, amazing fried sweet potatoes & their tasty delicious fresh short ribs.”
Fried sweet potatoes Net +1

“The food is as usual exquisite from the freshly baked bread platter, starters, crispy potatoes, amazing fried sweet potatoes & their tasty delicious fresh short ribs.”
Fries Net +1

“Even the fries were perfect.”
Fully loaded burger Net +1

“For our main course we opted for the fully loaded burger and the mix grill and those were amazing as well.”
Grilled chicken fillet Net +1

“And the food definitely lives up to the view. I tried a creamy pasta with a juicy grilled chicken fillet, and it was delicious. For dessert, I ordered a chocolate lava cake with pistachio ice cream (an absolutely perfect combination).”
Half jamaican chicken Net +1

“We had ordered the half Jamaican chicken and the assorted platter and a strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious.”
Lollipop chicken wings Net +1

“We started off with the cheesy meatballs and the lollipop chicken wings, both were great.”
Mash Net +1

“We had such a great time here, the food 10/10, the most tender meat i’ve had in while, the mash was delicious and the sauces were also fire.”
Mashed potato Net +1

“Went out for lunch yesterday!!! The ambiance was perfect, the steak was 10/10, but the mashed potato was ♾️/10. 🤤 Will definitely come back!”
Mix grill Net +1

“For our main course we opted for the fully loaded burger and the mix grill and those were amazing as well.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The mixed grill had a variety of meats and cooked nicely. It gets cold quick but that's because it was only 2 of us and we took our time eating, to enjoy the surrounding.”
New zealand cut Net +1

“I tried New Zealand cut (medium), the it was tender, juicy, delicious and not heavy”
Pistachio ice cream Net +1

“And the food definitely lives up to the view. I tried a creamy pasta with a juicy grilled chicken fillet, and it was delicious. For dessert, I ordered a chocolate lava cake with pistachio ice cream (an absolutely perfect combination).”
Prawns Net +1

“We try the liver and prawns also great.”
Ranger steaks Net +1

“I ordered four steaks and they were all amazing, probably Tribes serves the best steak in Dubai.Ranger steaks were very tender and soft.”
Salmon Net +1

“The chicken livers were delicious, the salmon and the chicken were seasoned to perfection.”
Salmon burger Net +1

“Salmon burger is flavorful, evening the bread and butter for starters is perfect.🤩”
Steak Net +1

“Went out for lunch yesterday!!! The ambiance was perfect, the steak was 10/10, but the mashed potato was ♾️/10. 🤤 Will definitely come back!”
Smash potato Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We ordered the beef ribs and oxtail. Both all good taste and beef quality is really nice. Chewy and delicious! But together with 2 side dishes, smash potato is okay, but veg salad has a hair unfortunately. I think it’s not busy time, it shouldn’t happen actually. The server changed a new one for us. Generally we enjoyed the whole meal.”

Drinks 4

Strawberry lemonade Net +2

“Even the drinks, my strawberry lemonade was so good, real fruit, nt syrups like you see in mos places.”
Coco drink Net +1

“The food quality was outstanding. I tried the Short Ribs, and they were absolutely amazing—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also had the Coco drink, which was delicious and refreshing. And also the soup of the day was delicious!”
Latte Net +1

“It was a bit cold, so I ordered a latte, which was also divine ☕️✨”
Mojito Net +1

“The Mojito was hands down the best I’ve ever had — perfectly balanced and incredibly refreshing.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Combo sharing plate Net −1

“The only thing I didn’t enjoy as much was the combo sharing plate.”
Lamb shank Net −1

“The steaks and lamb shank were okay (the lamb shank was a bit dry), but the buffalo chicken pops were really good and flavorful.”
Meat served on a skewer Net −1

“The food itself is not terrible, but I strongly do not recommend ordering the meat served on a skewer. It’s mostly fat, barely any real meat, and feels like chewing rubber for an overpriced dish.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask for views. Request a balcony or outdoor table if the fountain show is your priority; views are a major part of the experience.

Plan timing. Check the queue before arriving: one review says reservations are not accepted and recommends choosing a good time to avoid waits.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Level 2, Star Atrium, above apple store, The Dubai Mall

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 226 4974

Mon	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service delays

Some diners reported long waits, forgotten order items and inattentive service.

Mixed dishes

Not every dish lands equally: one review found the lamb shank dry, while another found the fish bland.

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The Bottom Line

Tribes Dubai Mall is an African restaurant in Downtown Dubai built around grilled meats, a lively atmosphere and a strong location. Beef ribs, lamb chops, short ribs and mixed grills are the dishes that come up most often, while the balcony and terrace draw diners who want to watch the Dubai Fountain with Burj Khalifa in view. The food is generally described as tender, generous and full of flavour.

Lamb chops, oxtail, steak and even the mashed potato receive especially warm mentions. The menu leans African-inspired and fusion rather than strictly traditional: one diner enjoyed the quality but found the flavours milder than the originals. Families have a children's menu, and the restaurant has made birthdays and honeymoons memorable with songs, drumming and complimentary dessert surprises.

Service is usually praised as warm and attentive, though a few visits involved forgotten items, long waits or very slow attention. Reviews also mention a dry lamb shank, bland fish and a warm terrace after 7:30 pm. One review noted a wheelchair-accessible table.

There are two serious customer reports of illness after meals, including one reported E. coli result, so food-handling concerns should not be ignored. Reservations were reported as unavailable; plan your timing, and check whether an Entertainer voucher suits your visit.