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Wimpy
Downtown Dubai
Wimpy is a fast-food burger restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with beef, chicken and veggie options alongside wraps, fries and all-day breakfast. Reviews particularly highlight the juicy double Wimpy’s, the Wrapido roll and quick service when you need a satisfying meal during a Dubai Mall visit.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,584 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast service
One customer received their complete meal in five minutes, while others describe quick preparation for takeaway and mall visits.
Wrapido
The Wrapido is repeatedly praised for its flavour and freshness, including as an easy meal to eat while on the go.
Chicken burgers
The fried chicken burgers are described as especially fresh and tasty, with Nashville and BBQ versions also receiving positive mentions.
Good value
Several reviews consider the burgers affordable or good value, including a customer who called the tenders combo worthwhile at its price.
Helpful recovery
When a Wrapido arrived with chicken that was not hot enough, the order was replaced quickly rather than left unresolved.
Clean setting
One reviewer specifically found the restaurant clean and the prices reasonable.
What to Eat at Wimpy 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 Wimpy, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Wimpy, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Wrapido Net +3
“wrapido is amazing,Super tasty.and the service from the staff is very good. thanks lynne for the good service👍”
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Review excerpts
“wrapido is amazing,Super tasty.and the service from the staff is very good. thanks lynne for the good service👍”April 2026
“We always get the wrapido and fries and they are absolutely delicious - however this time round the chicken inside the wrap was not as hot as we would have liked it to be, however Michelle was brilliant and had it replaced for us very quickly, showing excellent customer service which had us impressed.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Fries Net +1
“Soft bun. Fresh vegetables. However, in my opinion, the patty isn’t that flavorful. The fries on the other hand are good.”
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Review excerpts
“Soft bun. Fresh vegetables. However, in my opinion, the patty isn’t that flavorful. The fries on the other hand are good.”March 2023
“We always get the wrapido and fries and they are absolutely delicious - however this time round the chicken inside the wrap was not as hot as we would have liked it to be, however Michelle was brilliant and had it replaced for us very quickly, showing excellent customer service which had us impressed.”July 2026
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Smashed burger Net +1
“A great spot for affordable burgers! 🍔 The smashed burger is delicious with a generous patty — I recommend going for a double to fully enjoy the beef.”
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“A great spot for affordable burgers! 🍔 The smashed burger is delicious with a generous patty — I recommend going for a double to fully enjoy the beef.”October 2025
“An amazing smash burger with amazing service! I will be having it once a week. Very good prices too!”August 2025
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Bbq chicken burger Net +1
“We ordered Nashville chicken burger and BBQ chicken burger. The taste of the chicken BBQ was delicious, and the bacon in the burger was good as well.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Nashville chicken burger and BBQ chicken burger. The taste of the chicken BBQ was delicious, and the bacon in the burger was good as well.”February 2023
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Cheese beef burger Net +1
“Ive ordered the tender box and cheese beef burger was super clean and good🙏🏽”
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Review excerpts
“Ive ordered the tender box and cheese beef burger was super clean and good🙏🏽”July 2025
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Chicken tender combo Net +1
“This one is located in Dubai mall food court. I got the chicken tender combo for 20 dhs. The tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. Definitely check this place out.”
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Review excerpts
“This one is located in Dubai mall food court. I got the chicken tender combo for 20 dhs. The tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. Definitely check this place out.”September 2025
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Double chicken bbq Net +1
“Ritza was an excellent host and the double chicken bbq was amazing and an essential item to try when visiting Wimpys Dubai Mall , will definitely be coming back for more delicious treats”
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“Ritza was an excellent host and the double chicken bbq was amazing and an essential item to try when visiting Wimpys Dubai Mall , will definitely be coming back for more delicious treats”March 2023
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Double wimpy’s Net +1
“The double Wimpy’s was absolutely delicious.”
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“The double Wimpy’s was absolutely delicious.”January 2026
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New school single Net +1
“The new school single was super super delicious. I would definitely come back for it .”
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“The new school single was super super delicious. I would definitely come back for it .”May 2023
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Old school Net +1
“My order was Old School, it was very delicious and better than that, the team staff, the Egyptian girl, the Nepali girl and the Indian girl, very friendly and nice, although I ordered in the last hour of their work, but the beautiful smile didn’t leave their faces 🤍🤍”
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Review excerpts
“My order was Old School, it was very delicious and better than that, the team staff, the Egyptian girl, the Nepali girl and the Indian girl, very friendly and nice, although I ordered in the last hour of their work, but the beautiful smile didn’t leave their faces 🤍🤍”February 2024
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Special truffle burger Net +1
“We ordered special truffle burger which was super good and well cooked , with fries has cheese sauce and burger too, it’s quite delicious and affordable in that range of food. The beef patty is good and the bread was fresh , well recommended burger in Dubai mall for burger lovers”
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“We ordered special truffle burger which was super good and well cooked , with fries has cheese sauce and burger too, it’s quite delicious and affordable in that range of food. The beef patty is good and the bread was fresh , well recommended burger in Dubai mall for burger lovers”August 2023
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Spicy chicken burger Net +1
“Had the best experience with spicy chicken burger and twisted 🍟 Unfortunately didn't get to click the picture as it was so good 😊,I walloped it ASAP!!”
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Review excerpts
“Had the best experience with spicy chicken burger and twisted 🍟 Unfortunately didn't get to click the picture as it was so good 😊,I walloped it ASAP!!”March 2023
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Tender box Net +1
“Ive ordered the tender box and cheese beef burger was super clean and good🙏🏽”
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Review excerpts
“Ive ordered the tender box and cheese beef burger was super clean and good🙏🏽”July 2025
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Truffle loaded fries Net +1
“Also the truffle loaded fries spot on but it was cold for some reason but still delicious to be honest.”
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Review excerpts
“Also the truffle loaded fries spot on but it was cold for some reason but still delicious to be honest.”May 2023
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Twisted 🍟 Net +1
“Had the best experience with spicy chicken burger and twisted 🍟 Unfortunately didn't get to click the picture as it was so good 😊,I walloped it ASAP!!”
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Review excerpts
“Had the best experience with spicy chicken burger and twisted 🍟 Unfortunately didn't get to click the picture as it was so good 😊,I walloped it ASAP!!”March 2023
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Nashville chicken burger Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Had a great experience at Wimpy, Dubai Mall. Tried the Nashville chicken burger and the Wrapido roll, and both were really good. The burger was flavorful and satisfying, while the Wrapido was fresh, well-filled, and easy to enjoy on the go. A nice spot for a quick and tasty meal while shopping. Would definitely visit again.”
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Review excerpts
“Had a great experience at Wimpy, Dubai Mall. Tried the Nashville chicken burger and the Wrapido roll, and both were really good. The burger was flavorful and satisfying, while the Wrapido was fresh, well-filled, and easy to enjoy on the go. A nice spot for a quick and tasty meal while shopping. Would definitely visit again.”January 2026
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Cheese fries Net −1
“Cheese fries were just regular fries with a cheese sauce on the top.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Cheese fries were just regular fries with a cheese sauce on the top.”January 2026
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Spicy beef sandwich Net −1
“I recently ordered the spicy beef sandwich from Wimpy, opting for double beef patty. The sandwich arrived hot and promptly at my table in the mall, which was a pleasant surprise. While the ingredients were generally good, the beef patty itself was excessively greasy, overpowering the flavors with a strong fatty taste. Unfortunately, this made it difficult to fully appreciate the jalapeño and sriracha sauce. I would recommend the team to provide more than two napkins when serving such a greasy sandwich, or even better, include a wet tissue for convenience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I recently ordered the spicy beef sandwich from Wimpy, opting for double beef patty. The sandwich arrived hot and promptly at my table in the mall, which was a pleasant surprise. While the ingredients were generally good, the beef patty itself was excessively greasy, overpowering the flavors with a strong fatty taste. Unfortunately, this made it difficult to fully appreciate the jalapeño and sriracha sauce. I would recommend the team to provide more than two napkins when serving such a greasy sandwich, or even better, include a wet tissue for convenience.”June 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check order. Confirm the burger style before leaving the counter; one customer received a normal burger instead of spicy chicken.
Check temperature. If your food arrives lukewarm, ask for a replacement promptly; a Wrapido was replaced quickly after a temperature complaint.
Try Wrapido. For a filling meal that travels well around the mall, consider the Wrapido, described as fresh, well-filled and easy to eat on the go.
Go double. If you want more beef from the smashed burger, one reviewer recommends choosing the double rather than the single.
Add dips. The extra add-on dips are specifically recommended as an inexpensive way to customise your meal.
Allow checking. Check your queue position if the food is delayed, as one review describes later waiting numbers being served first.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Financial Ctr St - inside The Dubai Mall
Downtown Area - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
A customer ordered a spicy chicken burger but received a normal burger instead.
Uneven service
Several reviews report rude or unprofessional communication from staff, so the service experience may not match the food.
Food temperature
Some meals, including a Wrapido and truffle loaded fries, were reported as cooler than expected.
Greasy patties
A few customers found the beef overly fatty or greasy, with oil overpowering the flavour in one spicy beef sandwich.
Waiting sequence
One customer saw later-numbered orders served first, suggesting that order handling can occasionally slip.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20 dhs
chicken tender combo
“I got the chicken tender combo for 20 dhs”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Wimpy is a fast-food burger stop in Downtown Dubai, located in the Dubai Mall food court. It suits a quick meal between shops, with burgers, chicken options, wraps and fries. The strongest review-backed picks include the juicy double Wimpy’s, the Wrapido roll, Nashville chicken burger and special truffle burger.
The burger quality is the main draw. One customer described a patty crisp outside and juicy inside, with seasoned meat, a potato bun and enough cheese; another called the smashed burger affordable and suggested ordering it double. The Wrapido is praised as fresh, well-filled and easy to eat on the go, while fried chicken burgers also receive strong feedback.
Service is often quick: one meal was ready in five minutes, and a large takeaway order was carried to the parking area. Still, experiences are inconsistent. Reviews mention incorrect orders, unfriendly communication, occasional queue mix-ups and food arriving cooler than expected.
A few customers also found the patties greasy, and the cheese fries were described as fries topped with cheese sauce rather than a distinct cheese-fries preparation. For a first visit, check the order and temperature at collection, consider the double smashed burger, and try the add-on dips.