Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a good juicy hamburger. Add on some zesty toppings, a soft brioche bun and you’re ready for your fix. Arguably some of the best comfort food you can find, it’s a budget-friendly meal for the whole family – unless, of course, you’re splashing out on Wagyu beef at one of Abu Dhabi’s top restaurants.
Whether you call the city home or are just visiting, these top burger joints offer everything from the classic hamburger to vegan options and more, satisfying even the fussiest of palates. These are our favourite places to grab a burger in Abu Dhabi.
Pickl
One of the most popular destinations for burgers in the capital, Pickl is always filled with regulars and first-timers eager to indulge in a juicy beef burger. This home-grown restaurant originally began in Dubai, but is now making its mark in Abu Dhabi and is renowned not only for its classic hamburgers, but also for more avant-garde creations. Their one mission is to make great burgers and, with some pickles on the side and the delicious house sauce, this has definitely been accomplished.
Boo Burger
This burger joint is a recent arrival from the UK and is situated at Yas Mall, serving delicious burgers known for their incredible buns. All patties here are made with British and Irish-sourced beef and are served up within sleekly designed black-and-white contemporary interiors. Some of the most popular burgers include the OG Classic made with an Angus beef patty and topped with cheese, white onions, ketchup and mustard. There’s also the mouthwatering Big Boo made with an Angus beef patty, crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, gherkins, cheese, smoked beef rashers and a zesty house sauce. Once you go Boo, you’ll always come back!
Burgeneers
The taste is delicious but the team at Burgeneers focus all their energy on flavour rather than fancy surroundings – and that’s fine by us. The patties are ground daily with black Angus beef and served a hole in the window to waiting customers. Established by local entrepreneur Khaled Al Madani, this burger joint offers mouthwatering and innovative options such as The Genius, double black Angus patties smashed with thinly shaved onions, cheddar cheese, house sauce and house pickles, or El Patron, a taste sensation with two black Angus beef patties, Emmental cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelised onions, goats cheese and truffle sauce. Treat yourself…
LENTO
LENTO opened back in 2020 and is the brainchild of Emirati chef and restaurateur Faisal Naser. Hugely popular in its early days, it continues to draw crowds with its delicious artisanal burgers – the chef makes 90 percent of the ingredients from scratch. Definitely one-of-a-kind, every condiment is unique and specially prepared, such as the aged cheese and homemade vinegar. These are gourmet burgers with a capital G and absolutely delectable.
Burger28
This burger joint is widely considered to offer some of the most creative burgers in Abu Dhabi. Located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and set up by a former vegetarian who went back to eating meat, diners will delight in the variety of burgers to choose from at this wonderful home-grown restaurant. You can opt for a good ‘ol classic burger, one that is zesty and spicy, signature dishes such as Dynamite Chicken Fries or a Naar Dog. The menu is pretty extensive, making this a great option if you’re dining with a varied group.
