7 great veggie burgers in Dubai

The Veggie Burger at The Cheesecake Factory
The Veggie Burger at The Cheesecake Factory is a mammoth patty made with brown rice, faro and chopped vegetables, and is simply delicious! It comes stacked with tomato, onion and cheese, but you can always opt for the vegan option without cheese and mayo. I usually get the Skinnylicious version, which is much easier to finish in one sitting. When it comes to the best veggie burgers in town, this one definitely takes the cake… pun completely intended.
Where: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall

V-Dub Vege at Burger Fuel
There are three veggie options to choose from at Burger Fuel: Combustion Tofu, V-Twin Vege and V-Dub Vege. Of these, the V-Dub Vege is the only one worth talking about. The patty is made of pumpkin, chickpeas, carrots and ginger, and it all makes for quite a mouthful when combined with cheese, relish, beetroot and Burger Fuel’s signature aioli. If you want to go a slightly healthier route, there’s the Low Carbonator, where the bun gets swapped out for lettuce and tomatoes.
Where: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall

The Classic Veggie Burger at Gourmet Burger Kitchen
This is a hearty combination of kidney beans, chickpeas and spicy tomato paste! Unlike some other burger chains, Gourmet Burger Kitchen prepares its patties fresh daily, and fries them separately from the meats. If you like smoky flavours and a spicy kick, you can’t go wrong here.
Where: Marina Mall or DIFC

Quinoa Burger at Bertin Bistro
Bertin Bistro is a newly opened restaurant on Al Manara Street, and it didn’t take long for them to wow me with their Quinoa Burger. The patty, which combines quinoa and nuts, is oven-roasted rather than fried, and is perfectly spiced. When you bite into it, the crisp exterior gives way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth centre. The flavours get an additional boost thanks to the caramelized onion and mushroom toppings. Overall, it’s a delicious and guilt-free treat that will keep you coming back for more.
Where: Al Manara Street (next to Jones the Grocer)

The Bean Royale at Burger King
I just had to mention my guilty pleasure. Before I gave up on late-night snacks, this used to be a regular indulgence for me. Burger King was probably one of the first burger joints in Dubai to have a veggie option on their menu, and it’ll always have a place on my list.
Where: Everywhere?

The Runner Up: If the organic quinoa slider at Omnia Blue had just been a little bigger, it would have definitely had a place on this list.  It’s delicious and worth a mention, but it’s just too small – I would suggest ordering three or four at a time per person!

As there is more of a push to transform burgers into more than just junk food, I’m sure there will be plenty more great burger joints popping up in the near future, and hopefully more options for the burger-loving veggie foodie.

Sumati Menda is the founder of , an online vegetarian portal for recipes, features and a “grassy perspective” on restaurant reviews.