Tribes Mall of The Emirates

Tribes Mall of The Emirates

Al Barsha

African restaurant Closed 04 395 0663

Tribes Mall of The Emirates is an African restaurant in Al Barsha with a menu shaped by African, Portuguese and international influences. Reviews make it especially appealing for steak and meat platters, while dishes such as Madagascar Chicken give first-time diners something beyond the usual mall meal.

Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,092 ratings
5★
67%
4★
17%
3★
9%
2★
3%
1★
4%

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The Good Stuff

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Steak Quality

Steaks are repeatedly described as juicy, tender and cooked to perfection.

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Generous Platters

The Warrior Platter was enough for four diners, making it a useful choice for sharing.

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What to Eat at Tribes Mall of The Emirates

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

Food 2

  1. Mix grill Net +2
    “Mix grill is a combination of chicken, meat and shrimp. Very good combination and well cooked.”
  2. Wagyu burger Net +2
    “This time it was wagyu burger, what a juicy meat as always”
Honorable mentions (27)
  1. African dear steak Net +1
    “Lately, I liked their African Dear steak.”
  2. Beef carpaccio Net +1
    “The beef carpaccio was nice, fresh, and probably one of the better dishes we had.”
  3. Beef croquettes Net +1
    “The Beef croquettes were extra ordinary,”
  4. Buffalo chicken chops Net +1
    “For starters, we shared the Buffalo Chicken Chops. They had a nice flavor, although they were on the spicier side.”
  5. Buffalo lamb chops Net +1
    “We ordered the crab melon salad (wasn’t a fan), buffalo lamb chops (10/10) and NZ fillet which was the juiciest, most delicious steak.”
  6. Cape malay fish curry Net +1
    “We also tried the Cape Malay Fish Curry. The Fish Curry itself was delicious, but the coconut rice didn’t have much of a coconut flavor and wasn’t quite what we expected.”
  7. Cheesy meatballs Net +1
    “The food was full of bold, unfamiliar spices that made it really unique. The cheesy meatballs were a highlight—rich and flavorful. Staff were genuinely friendly, lots of smiles and warm service. A great spot if you're looking for something different. Highly recommended.”
  8. Chicken burger Net +1
    “I really enjoyed my chicken burger. Juicy and very testy.”
  9. Coco Net +1
    “For drinks, we ordered the Homemade Ice Tea and the Coco. Both were good, but the Coco was definitely the highlight.”
  10. Crab avocado Net +1
    “The Crab avocado is delicious”
  11. Dawa cuja Net +1
    “The highlight for me was the juice called “Dawa Cuja” — absolutely refreshing and highly recommended!”
  12. Kids ribs meal Net +1
    “The kids ribs meal was amazing, as well as the other dishes we had.”
  13. Madagascar chicken Net +1
    “We ordered the Madagascar Chicken, which was very good and our favorite dish of the evening.”
  14. Meat platter Net +1
    “Order the meat platter (not sure what it's called), it's good enough for 4 people. The platter has all the meat you can imagine - grilled chicken, steak, short ribs, sausages, bacon, 2 sides and 2 sauces. Loved every bit of it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
  15. Mix tasting plate Net +1
    “We ordered a mix tasting plate and it was way bigger than we imagined! It was really delicious. So much flavor!”
  16. New zealand beef fillet Net +1
    “We ordered the New Zealand Beef (Fillet) - 220g”
  17. Nz fillet Net +1
    “We ordered the crab melon salad (wasn’t a fan), buffalo lamb chops (10/10) and NZ fillet which was the juiciest, most delicious steak.”
  18. Ostrich steak Net +1
    “Earlier, I liked their Ostrich steak.”
  19. Ox tail Net +1
    “The OX tail is a must try !”
  20. Ribeye steak Net +1
    “A very special restaurant that offers a great variety of meats, and the best one in my experience was the Ribeye steak.”
  21. Salmon Net +1
    “My most favorite place for steak and not only steak!! I’m amazed from their salmon!! So tasty with crunchy thing on top and with grilled shrimps also down is leek leaf cutted in small pieces and it tastes just like a cabbage with white sauce.”
  22. Steak and meat platter Net +1
    “It was amazingly delicious steak and meat platter. The quality and quantity of the food was outstanding.”
  23. Us ribeye Net +1
    “We loved the vibrant atmosphere, the bread was freshly served, and both the wagyu blade and US ribeye were cooked to perfection.”
  24. Wagyu blade Net +1
    “We loved the vibrant atmosphere, the bread was freshly served, and both the wagyu blade and US ribeye were cooked to perfection.”
  25. Wagyu ribeye Net +1
    “The food was delicious. We ordered the warrior platter and wagyu ribeye! Mains and even sides were good.”
  26. Hakuna matata Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “We ordered Hakuna Matata and Warrior Platter, it was enough for 4.”
  27. Kids burger Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “As for the kids’ menu, the ribs were quite big and tender. The kids burger? Just okay, nothing special”

Drinks 1

  1. Homemade ice tea Net +1
    “For drinks, we ordered the Homemade Ice Tea and the Coco. Both were good, but the Coco was definitely the highlight.”
What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

  1. 3 Coloured break Net −1
    “The initial 3 coloured break came cold and hard. Informed the waiter who brought a fresh one which was fine (why they gave a non fresh one, I don’t know)”
  2. Chicken pops Net −1
    “The chicken pops had more gristle than meat. She stated it was hit or miss for each one she had.”
  3. Cold platter of meat Net −1
    “Restaurant half empty, took more than an hour to receive a cold platter of meat. The staff is kind and polite, but something is wrong with their kitchen.”
  4. Crab melon salad Net −1
    “We ordered the crab melon salad (wasn’t a fan), buffalo lamb chops (10/10) and NZ fillet which was the juiciest, most delicious steak.”
  5. Moroccan chicken Net −1
    “I ordered the Moroccan chicken. The presentation of the meal was lovely. I had to send the mashed potatoes and asparagus back because they were ice cold. I tried to enjoy the chicken as I waited for my mashed potatoes. The chicken was flavorless. Grilled but didn’t do anything for tastebuds. I was completely underwhelmed to say the least.”
  6. Tomato soup Net −1
    “Tomato soup was a little salty.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask Today. Ask the waiter about the latest catch or seasonal special; one diner enjoyed African deer steak and previously tried ostrich steak.

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Check Temperature. If your grill or platter arrives lukewarm, raise it promptly; diners reported cold meat and a display-style grill.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Level 2, Mall of The Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
04 395 0663
Mon11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Cold Food

Several diners reported cold or lukewarm dishes, including a meat platter and grill.

Slow Service

Service can drag on busy or difficult days; one review mentions waiting more than an hour for food.

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The Bottom Line

Tribes Mall of The Emirates is an African restaurant in Al Barsha that suits diners who want substantial grilled meat in a more distinctive setting than a typical mall restaurant. Steak is the clearest draw: reviews describe ribeye, fillet and wagyu cuts as juicy, tender and well cooked. The wagyu burger, Oxtail and Warrior Platter are also useful starting points, especially if your table wants to share.

The portions can be generous. One first-time group said the Warrior Platter was enough for four, while another praised the kids’ ribs for being large and tender. Warm bread and butter are brought before the meal, and several diners enjoyed the African-inspired décor, relaxed atmosphere and traditional instrumental music.

Madagascar Chicken and Cape Malay Fish Curry offer alternatives to a steak-heavy order, although the coconut rice in one visit lacked much coconut flavour. There is some inconsistency around temperature and timing. Reviews mention a cold meat platter, a lukewarm grill and slow service, so check your food when it arrives and speak up quickly if needed.

Service is often warm and attentive, but isolated complaints include missing cutlery, a billed-but-undelivered bread serving and an uncomfortable tip interaction. Prices are described as reasonable by one diner and expensive by another; check the Entertainer offer before ordering.

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