6 of Dubai’s most innovative burgers

The renaissance of the humble hamburger has become one of the more enduring dining trends of the last decade or so – particularly in the Middle East, where a new burger joint seems to appear every other week. At the higher end of the culinary scale, they have also become a dish to underline a chef’s creativity, as the options below illustrate.

Inferno Burger at Qube Sports Bar
Where: Meydan Racecourse
How much: AED60, free if you finish it within 30 minutes
Where to begin with the infamous Inferno burger? Described as the hottest burger in the Middle East, the fact that it contains a selection of the world’s fieriest chillies makes the claim definitely believable. Cayenne pepper flakes, chocolate habanero chillies, bird’s eye chillies, lava sauce and even Scotch bonnet oil (made from a Jamaican pepper) are all packed into the bun to offer a mouth-tingling sensation – as long as you have a fire extinguisher and a bucket of ice on hand. You get it for free if you finish it in half an hour; if you don’t you merely end up on the chef’s personal wall of shame. But don’t worry too much about that – you’ll have plenty of company.
Contact: www.meydan.ae/hotels-leisure/qube-sports-bar

Wagyu Burger at Jones the Grocer
Where: Sheikh Zayed Road
How much: AED69
The Aussies seem to have made a name for healthy, hearty food and Jones the Grocer has become one of the best of an increasingly impressive bunch. Although there are plenty of excellent dishes on the menu – and fantastic food in the store – the Wagyu beef burger is not only one of the highlight items, it might be one of the best burgers on offer in the emirate. Matched with a brioche bun, it has a softness and a slight sweetness that makes it a satisfyingly rich eating experience.
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