Open Kitchen
Dishes are cooked in front of diners in a giant wok, making the preparation part of the meal.
Wox
Umm Hurair
Wox is a Pan-Asian restaurant in Umm Hurair, inside Grand Hyatt Dubai, where dishes are cooked in an open kitchen around blazing woks. Reviews especially point to the Vietnamese beef rice noodle soup and mango sticky rice, alongside the fun of watching the chefs work.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
495 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Cooking
A long-term customer credits the unchanged kitchen team with fresh ingredients and consistently prepared food.
Seafood Rice
The seafood nasi goreng was praised for generous scallops, shrimp and squid, with well-coated seasoning.
Mango Dessert
Mango sticky rice is a standout dessert, repeatedly mentioned as a reason to return.
Hotel Setting
The route through the Grand Hyatt's botanical garden adds atmosphere before you reach the restaurant.
Family Dining
A family birthday review found the private room well suited to an intimate celebration.
What to Eat at Wox 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 Wox, 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.
These items at Wox got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sticky mango rice Net +4
“Ordered sticky mango rice for dessert and it didnt disappoint, the mangos and milk are sweet and paired with perfectly cooked sticky rice.”
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“Ordered sticky mango rice for dessert and it didnt disappoint, the mangos and milk are sweet and paired with perfectly cooked sticky rice.”May 2024
“One of the only place that has good mango sticky rice 💞 plus their staff are very nice and accommodating!”April 2024
Honorable mentions (19)
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Beef pho Net +1
“My beef pho was good, though the stock was browner than I expected.”
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“My beef pho was good, though the stock was browner than I expected.”March 2025
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Beef with pepper sauce wok Net +1
“The beef with pepper sauce wok was good.”
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“The beef with pepper sauce wok was good.”August 2017
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Chicken won ton noodle dish Net +1
“My husband had the chicken won ton noodle dish and enjoyed that.”
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“My husband had the chicken won ton noodle dish and enjoyed that.”March 2025
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Coconut ice cream Net +1
“Try their awesome Pad Thai, and their Signature mesmerizing dessert: Coconut ice cream. portions are great... Just all amazing.”
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“Try their awesome Pad Thai, and their Signature mesmerizing dessert: Coconut ice cream. portions are great... Just all amazing.”January 2019
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Crispy chicken rice Net +1
“Never disappointed during last 12 years! 2 pho + 1 wanton noodle soup + crispy chicken rice = perfect for my family!”
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“Never disappointed during last 12 years! 2 pho + 1 wanton noodle soup + crispy chicken rice = perfect for my family!”December 2021
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Mixed vegetable stir-fry Net +1
“The mixed vegetable stir-fry was excellent—served piping hot.”
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“The mixed vegetable stir-fry was excellent—served piping hot.”February 2025
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Noodles with beef in back pepper sauce Net +1
“I was happy with the food, I highly recommend the Noodles with Beef in Back Pepper Sauce. We will definitely be dinning there again anytime we are in Dubai again, thank you!”
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“I was happy with the food, I highly recommend the Noodles with Beef in Back Pepper Sauce. We will definitely be dinning there again anytime we are in Dubai again, thank you!”March 2026
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Pad thai Net +1
“Try their awesome Pad Thai, and their Signature mesmerizing dessert: Coconut ice cream. portions are great... Just all amazing.”
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“Try their awesome Pad Thai, and their Signature mesmerizing dessert: Coconut ice cream. portions are great... Just all amazing.”January 2019
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Paneer tikka Net +1
“The Paneer Tikka stood out with its rich flavors and the perfect balance of spice, while the Chaat transported us to the streets of India with its authentic taste.”
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“The Paneer Tikka stood out with its rich flavors and the perfect balance of spice, while the Chaat transported us to the streets of India with its authentic taste.”August 2023
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Papaya salad Net +1
“Ordered papaya salad, prepare fresh and tasty!”
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“Ordered papaya salad, prepare fresh and tasty!”May 2024
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Seafood fried rice Net +1
“Their pho is great and their seafood fried rice is the greatest.”
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“Their pho is great and their seafood fried rice is the greatest.”April 2024
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Seafood mee goreng Net +1
“Having dinner at wox, cozy place with a open kitchen area, best seafood mee goreng so far I've had in Dubai *indonesian taste*.”
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“Having dinner at wox, cozy place with a open kitchen area, best seafood mee goreng so far I've had in Dubai *indonesian taste*.”April 2025
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Seafood nasi goreng Net +1
“The seafood nasi goreng was generous with scallops, shrimp, and squid, and the rice had a perfectly coated seasoning.”
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“The seafood nasi goreng was generous with scallops, shrimp, and squid, and the rice had a perfectly coated seasoning.”February 2025
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Shrimp crackers Net +1
“We also ordered appetizers: shrimp crackers and salt-and-pepper squid (calamares). The shrimp crackers were okay, but the squid portion was extremely small and mostly batter with very little actual squid.”
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“We also ordered appetizers: shrimp crackers and salt-and-pepper squid (calamares). The shrimp crackers were okay, but the squid portion was extremely small and mostly batter with very little actual squid.”March 2026
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Spring rolls Net +1
“The spring rolls were amazing. I also had a very good passion fruit ice tea.”
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“The spring rolls were amazing. I also had a very good passion fruit ice tea.”January 2024
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Vietnamese beef rice noodle soup Net +1
“Vietnamese beef noodle soup is nice. Soup is making fresh to you.”
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“Vietnamese beef noodle soup is nice. Soup is making fresh to you.”September 2019
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Vietnamese beef rice noodles Net +1
“The food was just ok. I had Vietnamese beef rice noodles, not bad but not as good as i used to have in China or Vietnam.”
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“The food was just ok. I had Vietnamese beef rice noodles, not bad but not as good as i used to have in China or Vietnam.”July 2022
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Vietnamese chilli lamb Net +1
“Vietnamese Chilli Lamb as today's special was actually quite nice.”
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“Vietnamese Chilli Lamb as today's special was actually quite nice.”March 2023
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Wanton noodle soup Net +1
“Never disappointed during last 12 years! 2 pho + 1 wanton noodle soup + crispy chicken rice = perfect for my family!”
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“Never disappointed during last 12 years! 2 pho + 1 wanton noodle soup + crispy chicken rice = perfect for my family!”December 2021
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Passion fruit ice tea Net +1
“The spring rolls were amazing. I also had a very good passion fruit ice tea.”
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“The spring rolls were amazing. I also had a very good passion fruit ice tea.”January 2024
What to Avoid (5)
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Beef noodles Net −1
“I ordered beef noodles and beef stir-fry with vegetables, and both dishes were mostly noodles and vegetables with very few pieces of beef — you could literally count them. For AED 65 per serving, the quantity felt quite poor. Even though I used an Entertainer voucher, the portion size and quality of the dish should not be compromised.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered beef noodles and beef stir-fry with vegetables, and both dishes were mostly noodles and vegetables with very few pieces of beef — you could literally count them. For AED 65 per serving, the quantity felt quite poor. Even though I used an Entertainer voucher, the portion size and quality of the dish should not be compromised.”March 2026
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Beef stir-fry with vegetables Net −1
“I ordered beef noodles and beef stir-fry with vegetables, and both dishes were mostly noodles and vegetables with very few pieces of beef — you could literally count them. For AED 65 per serving, the quantity felt quite poor. Even though I used an Entertainer voucher, the portion size and quality of the dish should not be compromised.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered beef noodles and beef stir-fry with vegetables, and both dishes were mostly noodles and vegetables with very few pieces of beef — you could literally count them. For AED 65 per serving, the quantity felt quite poor. Even though I used an Entertainer voucher, the portion size and quality of the dish should not be compromised.”March 2026
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Black pepper fried noodles Net −1
“Black pepper fried noodles was a bit too much sauce in it.”
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“Black pepper fried noodles was a bit too much sauce in it.”July 2022
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Pad thai noodle Net −1
“Pad Thai noodle taste is a bit different with original.”
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“Pad Thai noodle taste is a bit different with original.”September 2019
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Pho (vietnamese rice noodle soup) Net −1
“I ordered Pho (Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup), they served up a generous portion of bean sprouts.. my favorite! Sadly the broth wasn't hot enuf plus I can't fit all the bean sprout into the bowl therefore I requested half of the bean sprout to be blanched.”
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“I ordered Pho (Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup), they served up a generous portion of bean sprouts.. my favorite! Sadly the broth wasn't hot enuf plus I can't fit all the bean sprout into the bowl therefore I requested half of the bean sprout to be blanched.”August 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Seating. If you dislike heat or noise, ask for a table farther from the open cooking range.
Try Beef Noodles. The Noodles with Beef in Back Pepper Sauce received a specific recommendation from a returning diner.
Check Extras. Ask the price before accepting off-menu children’s dishes: one plain egg fried rice was charged at AED50.
Use Vouchers. An Entertainer voucher was described as making the price reasonable, but confirm the redemption details before handing over your phone.
Order Dessert. Save room for mango sticky rice, which several reviews identify as one of Wox’s strongest finishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grand Hyatt Dubai Convention Centre - Sheikh Rashid Rd
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Small Portions
One recent diner found the beef dishes and squid especially small for their prices, with little actual beef or squid.
Service Conduct
A customer said staff redeemed an Entertainer voucher and submitted a five-star rating on the customer's phone without permission.
Cooking Noise
The open cooking area can be loud and hot-feeling, particularly for diners seated close to the range.
Heavy Sauces
One review found some dishes overly sweet and heavily covered in sauce, which made the flavours feel less balanced.
Broth Temperature
A pho diner felt the broth arrived below the expected temperature.
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The Bottom Line
Wox is a small Pan-Asian restaurant inside Grand Hyatt Dubai in Umm Hurair, built around an open kitchen where diners can watch dishes being prepared in giant woks. It is a good choice if you want Vietnamese beef rice noodle soup, seafood nasi goreng, or a meal that ends with mango sticky rice rather than a generic hotel buffet experience. The strongest pattern in the reviews is reliable cooking and fresh ingredients.
Long-time customers return for the pho, seafood fried rice and noodles, while the seafood nasi goreng has been praised for generous scallops, shrimp and squid. The mango sticky rice is another consistent favourite. A private-room birthday celebration was also described as a good fit for an intimate family occasion.
The setting has character, especially the walk through the hotel's botanical garden, but the restaurant is small and fairly open. Sit farther from the cooking if fire, smell or wok noise bothers you. Service reviews are mixed: many diners found it warm and attentive, while others reported forgotten requests, an unwelcoming manner and one serious complaint about a staff member rating the restaurant through a customer's Entertainer app.
Portions and value also vary by experience, so check prices carefully for extras and consider confirming voucher terms before payment.