International Burger Day: Gulf News readers rank top 13 burgers joints in the UAE

Dubai: In celebration of International Burger Day on May 28, Gulf News turned to its loyal foodie community on Instagram and posed a simple but sizzling question: “What’s your favourite, juiciest, cheesiest, most mouth-watering burger in the UAE?”

The response? An avalanche of burger love. From classic fast food staples to hidden gourmet gems, burger fans didn’t hold back.

Here’s the deliciously definitive countdown of the UAE’s most loved burgers, ranked by the number of mentions from our Gulf News readers.

The undisputed champion of UAE burgers

With well over 130 mentions, JUBN emerged as the clear fan-favourite. From the Texas Beef to the American Nashville, readers were united in their praise:

"_@jubn.ae Their burgers are so juicy and tasty. Simply the best! " – @alia.ismail

"One of the best burger spots in the UAE " – @shafeeq___uc

"Superb burger – very tasty and yummy " – @fawazzy

A close second with a loyal fan base

With over 40 mentions, MAXZI stole hearts with its gourmet quality and juicy patties:

"@maxzithegoodfoodshop A MUST TRY " – @reshmanalakath

"Hands down the best burger in Dubai " – @ammarebrahim123

"Without a doubt, MAXZI is the one " – @gastronomic_fanaticism

Local, loud, and loved

A strong contender with over 35 mentions, Darky’s earned high praise for its bold flavours and community love:

"@darkys_burger no doubt about it " – @ziko.ghaben

"Juicy and perfect – the best I’ve tried " – @zhuravel27

The old-school classic still holds its ground

Hardees received over 15 shoutouts, proving that sometimes you can’t beat the classics:

"Top 2 – Hardees and no one else! " – @surenrajamohan

"Undoubtedly Hardees " – @sarah_zaib

Minimalist branding, maximum flavour

With around 10 mentions, SALT remains a cult favourite:

"The one and only " – @olesyayuldasheva3

"Salt always hits the spot!" – @businesshub.aeofficial

No frills, just fire

A new-school favourite, Pickl had about 8 mentions, with loyal fans swearing by its no-nonsense, high-quality burgers:

"Nothing has or will beat @pickl.mena for me." – @hayesjoe

Out-of-this-world portions and flavour

With multiple fans praising its “big portions and unique flavours,” this one was a surprise standout:

"Excellent burgers, big portions, unique flavours " – @janaazgheib

"Apparently ours!!!" – @themothershipcode

Honourable Mentions:

These burger joints also garnered some serious love:

Five Guys – Still a go-to for many.

Grille House (RAK) – "The best restaurant for smoked meats and ULTIMATE BURGERS!"

Naimas Cafe – Loved for its fusion creations like the Teriyaki Tamago Sando.

Shawagyu – "The best burger in town "

Burger King & McDonald's – Still sparking nostalgia and love.

From home-grown heroes like JUBN and MAXZI to the international icons like Hardees and Pickl, the UAE is truly a burger haven. Whether you're a purist or an adventurer, there's a patty out there with your name on it.

So this International Burger Day, go out and grab the burger that your taste buds consider #1. And if you haven’t tried the UAE’s reigning champ JUBN yet — well, hundreds of burger lovers think it’s about time.