Premium Ribs, Aged Steaks, and Family-Friendly Feasting on the Lower Ground of Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
Hurricane’s Grill Dubai Mall is one of the most beloved and consistent casual dining steakhouses in Dubai, an Australian family-style grill restaurant with South African and Portuguese culinary influences that has built a loyal following across its two Dubai locations. The Dubai Mall branch sits on the Lower Ground Level of Fashion Avenue at Shop 205, facing the Dubai Fountain directly and offering what guests consistently describe as one of the best-value dining experiences with a premium view in Downtown Dubai.
Rated 4.3 stars on OpenTable and drawing consistent praise across TripAdvisor and Google for generous portions, high-quality grilled meats, attentive service, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, Hurricane’s Grill is particularly popular with families, groups, and visitors to Dubai Mall who want a satisfying, unpretentious meal in a genuinely enjoyable setting without the premium price tags of the fine dining neighbours around them.
Restaurant Features and Dining Experience
The interior is warm and inviting, with modern decor and a touch of rustic charm that gives the restaurant a casual, convivial energy suited to both relaxed family dinners and larger group celebrations. Lighting is comfortable and well-judged, seating is varied across booths and open tables, and the outdoor terrace facing the Dubai Fountain is the most sought-after spot in the house, offering diners a direct view of the fountain’s light and music shows that run every 30 minutes from 6pm through the evening.
The team is consistently praised by guests for warmth and attentiveness, with specific staff members including CJ and Yvonne highlighted across reviews for making guests feel genuinely celebrated and well looked after. The restaurant is fully family-friendly with a dedicated children’s menu, and portions are famously generous, with many guests noting that sharing dishes is advisable to avoid overwhelming quantities.
The menu is built around the restaurant’s core Australian steakhouse identity, with South African and Portuguese influences woven throughout. Premium steaks are sourced from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, aged for a minimum of 28 days and grilled in Hurricane’s signature basting to the guest’s preferred doneness. The full rack of ribs, described by the restaurant as the Uluru of the world and available as both full and half portions, is the most celebrated dish on the menu, slow-cooked until tender, basted in Hurricane’s signature rib sauce, and served with a choice of sides.
The combo plates offering two Hurricane’s favourites on one plate are ideal for guests who want both ribs and steak without committing to a single option. The starters include Salt and Pepper Calamari, Garlic Prawns swimming in a rich garlicky butter sauce, Spicy Chicken Wings, Onion Bloom, and sharing platters of ribs, steaks, chicken, and seafood, all designed for the table to graze across together. Main courses extend beyond beef to include traditional Portuguese espetadas, skewered beef and chicken grilled over fire, grilled salmon, calamari, prawns, grilled chicken breast dishes, and house specials, ensuring vegetarians and non-beef eaters are also catered for across the menu.
Sides include steak fries, shoestring fries, baked potato, rice, and salads. Desserts cover rich chocolate options, cheesecake, baklava, puddings, and ice cream. Sauces available include creamy mushroom, pepper, garlic butter, and peri-peri, each designed to complement the grilled meats. A full beverages menu covers specialty coffees, soft drinks, fresh juices, and mocktails.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, with the fountain view terrace the highlight of the evening service. It is halal, family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and offers takeaway and delivery. Reservations are recommended for terrace seating and weekend visits. Average spend runs from AED 150 to AED 250 per person, making it one of the stronger value propositions in the Dubai Mall dining circuit.
Burj Khalifa is directly adjacent to the mall, Dubai Fountain is immediately in front of the restaurant terrace, Souk Al Bahar is a 5-minute walk across the bridge, Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line is accessible through the mall, and Dubai International Airport is approximately 20 minutes by road.
Address: Hurricane’s Grill, Lower Ground, Shop 205, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 4 330 8484
Website: hurricanesgrill.ae
Opening Hours: Daily, lunch and dinner
Average Cost for Two: AED 300 to AED 500
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