Gold-topped Wagyu, croissant-smash hybrids, and two-for-one deals — Dubai’s dining scene is pulling out all the stops for World Burger Day on May 28, with standout options spread across some of the emirate’s most popular retail and dining destinations.
At the top of the price ladder, The Meat Co. at Souk Madinat Jumeirah is serving its 100 Dollar Burger at AED 367 — a combination of Wagyu beef, shaved truffle, caviar, and a gold brioche bun. Nearby, McGettigan’s is marking the occasion with a more accessible deal: three sliders — Crispy Chicken, Beef Burger, and BBQ Pulled Pork — with fries for AED 69, available only on May 28.
Over at Bluewaters, BrewDog is running a two-for-one promotion on any two burgers, while Gunaydin is offering a 15 percent discount on food from 1 PM to 11 PM throughout the summer. Bakerist rounds out the Bluewaters options with a Croissant Smash Burger at AED 104, pairing a flaky croissant bun with a beef patty.
The gourmet mid-range category draws from across the city. Belgian Beer Cafe at Souk Madinat Jumeirah offers an Angus patty topped with a cheese croquette for AED 95, the same price as Cafe Bateel’s Wagyu Trio at JBR, which comes with signature date-balsamic onions. Frank Meat & Taps at Bluewaters goes a different direction with its Wagyu Cheesy Killer Burger — topped with cheesy sauce and Cheetos — priced at AED 90.
At Boxpark, Izu Burger’s Australian Angus Potato Bun features sliced ribeye with Izu BBQ sauce at AED 65, while Smokd Eatery offers its Brisket Jam Burger at AED 45, built around house-made brisket jam and what the restaurant calls “tallownaise.”
For those looking at more familiar price points, options are plentiful. Pickl at JBR serves a BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger — a chuck patty with fried pickled onions — at AED 42. Meat Moot, with outlets at both JBR and Last Exit, has its Double Urge Burger: 130 grams of smashed beef with truffle cream sauce for AED 52. Big Smoke Burger, available at Boxpark and Last Exit, goes with a 100% Wagyu patty in a brioche bun with smoked cheddar, caramelized onion, and horseradish mayo at AED 49.
Last Exit Al Khawaneej is home to SHE Burger’s Gone In 60 Seconds, an Angus beef burger with spiced mushrooms priced at AED 43. The Butcher Shop & Grill at JBR keeps it straightforward with a minced Wagyu beef burger served with coleslaw at AED 64, while High Joint at Bluewaters adds a twist with its High Jamz — Angus beef topped with beef bacon jam at AED 59.
