Nutritionists and diet planners don’t really appreciate the term ‘cheat meal’. However, it is a great way to market and excuse yourself of the diet plan.
Psychologists say that you need this kind of excuse to stay on track with your diet plan. But we just want to tell you the best cheat meal joints in Dubai where you can enjoy the yummiest food. Everyone has guilty pleasures and for dieters we totally understand.
So here is a list of the most enticing restaurants in Dubai.
Cheat Meal Joint # 1 - Slider Station – Highly Creative, Junk Delicious
Slider Station is known for its wide range of ‘40s style American burgers. Quite popular in the Middle East, it is also the first burger joint run on the conveyer belt. The fast-food chain specializes in varied appetizers, flat breads and desserts. One on the top of the cheat list for many foodies in Dubai.
However, the wait time could take as long as an hour to get a table. Reviews are mostly great for almost all of their items on the menu. You will find the place always crowded but it’s worth it. Make sure you already prepare yourself for the wait timings.
- Cheat Meal: Dangerous Slider, Commando-fries, and tiger prawn buns
- Atmosphere: American style and casual
- Service: Friendly staff but food can take longer to arrive
- Location: Al Wasr Road
Cheat Meal Joint # 2 - Black Tap – Crafters of Burgers and Cake Shakes
Black Tap serves New York style crafted food from creative burgers, massive cake shakes, and drafted beers. One of the few restaurants to have liquor license and who offer crafted beer. Black Tap has its bestselling burger which has the Greater Ohama USA beef party.
Topped with a special BBQ sauce, crispy onions, cheddar and served with some sweet potatoes. We hope you are not done as you must try their new cake shake with sprinkles, cake batter and vanilla frosting.
- Cheat Meal: Crafted Texan Burger, Cake Shake, Beer
- Service: Very helpful and friendly staff
- Atmosphere: Positive vibes and cool environment
- Location: Jumeirah Al Naseem
Cheat Meal Joint # 3 - Jazz@Pizza Express – Great Music with Exceptional Food
Jazz@Pizza Express is proud to bring a unique experience for their customers. They have some beautiful music, fresh and delicious pizza, great ambience and diverse beverages. As far as your cheat day is concerned, you can have a great time with your friends for a causal hangout, with everything you would desire.
Endless and fresh pizza, some live music, chilling spot, and lots of beer. Some reviews suggest the pizza to be the best in town. The most popular of the lot is the Tikka Pizza with chilli and coriander. If already cheating, also try their infamous dough balls in parmesan.
- Cheat Meal: Tikka Pizza & Dough balls in Parmesan
- Service: Fast and friendly
- Atmosphere: Best chilling spot with friends
- Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Trade Centre Area, Al Safa, Ibn Battuta Mall, Bin Sougat Centre
Cheat Meal Joint # 4 - Counter Burger – Don’t Just Cheat, Be Creative Too
Jazz@Pizza Express is proud to bring a unique experience for their customers. They have some beautiful music, fresh and delicious pizza, great ambience and diverse beverages. As far as your cheat day is concerned, you can have a great time with your friends for a causal hangout, with everything you would desire.
Endless and fresh pizza, some live music, chilling spot, and lots of beer. Some reviews suggest the pizza to be the best in town. The most popular of the lot is the Tikka Pizza with chilli and coriander. If already cheating, also try their infamous dough balls in parmesan.
- Cheat Meal: Make your own and get Parmesan fries
- Service: Staff is very helpful and friendly
- Atmosphere: Spacious, Modern and little cozy
- Location: Downtown, JBR
Cheat Meal Joint # 5 - Shake Shack – Get the Dubai Taste
Starting off from a hot dog cart in Manhattan, Shake Shack has made through the international foodies. One of the key to their success is their adaptability to different cultures. It has been a success in Dubai and many regard it as the best burger in town.
Despite being little expensive, the burgers have won the hearts of many here. Tiny place but enough to serve great burgers, unique fries and delicious milk shakes.
- Cheat Meal: Any beef burger & curly fries with cheese
- Atmosphere: Casual and quite laid back
- Service: Quite a friendly staff
- Location: Downtown, Dubai International Airport
Cheat Meal Joint # 6 - Claw BBQ – Sports Bar & Divine Food
Best place to hang out with your buddies for an afternoon meal or brunch. All afternoon, you will find variety of dishes with great music and beverages. Part restaurant and bar, Claw has great fajitas and burgers with wide range of toppings.
You may want to go with the ones you are comfortable getting a little messy with. Claw doesn’t take itself too seriously in terms of makeover and you wouldn’t mind that. It has quite a relaxed and laid back environment where you just don’t enjoy great food but also have an amusing time.
- Cheat Meal: Seafood and spicy hot wings
- Atmosphere: Aloof and relaxed
- Service: Friendly and helpful staff
- Location: Souk Al Bahar, JBR
Cheat Meal Joint # 7 - The Cheesecake Factory – The Best of All Under One Roof
Cheesecake factory is one deserves to be on the top of the list as it has almost everything great going for them. Not just great with their mouth-watering cheesecakes and desserts but their food is also heavenly. In Dubai Cheesecake factory, you will get the Asian hospitality, Arabic charm, and American portion sizes.
When your food will arrive, you would feel like being at a food event. Moreover, the food is served with dips, sauces, and whipped cream. You cheat on your diet with not even a single pinch of shame. Your experience at the cheesecake factory will make you proud of your decision.
- Cheat Meal: Double Dessert: Red velvet and strawberry cheesecake
- Atmosphere: Lively and noisy
- Service: Friendly and welcoming
- Location: Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates, JBR, Dubai Festival City Mall, Riverland
