Mango Tree opened at Souk Al Bahar in 2010 — the international expansion of Bangkok's Mango Tree group. The Souk Al Bahar location gives it Dubai's most-coveted view: a front-row terrace facing the Burj Khalifa fountain show. The fountain runs every 30 minutes from 6pm to 11pm; getting a fountain-view table requires booking the outdoor terrace specifically.
The food is solid mid-tier Thai — pad thai, green curry, crispy soft-shell crab, papaya salad — executed reliably rather than ambitiously. The kitchen does well with the basics: pad see ew has the right wok hei, green curry uses fresh rather than paste-based curry base, the basil chicken (pad krapow) is genuinely spicy.
Pricing AED 250-450pp typical. The Burj-fountain view is the primary draw; the Thai food is the bonus. Most Souk Al Bahar tourists end up at Mango Tree at least once.
Must Order
- Pad Thai (chicken or prawn) AED 95-125
The Thai classic — well-executed with proper tamarind balance. - Green Curry with Beef AED 135
Fresh curry base, kaffir lime, Thai basil — the kitchen's strongest curry. - Crispy Soft-Shell Crab AED 165
Salt-pepper preparation — sharing-portion sized. - Mango Sticky Rice AED 65
Coconut sticky rice, fresh ataulfo mango — the canonical Thai dessert.
Pros
- Front-row Burj Khalifa fountain view (outdoor terrace)
- Reliable Thai cooking
- Souk Al Bahar accessibility
- Decent pricing for Downtown
- Family-friendly format
- Indoor + outdoor seating
Things to Know
- View tables book 2 weeks ahead
- Tourist-heavy in the evenings
- Indoor seating loses the view
- Some dishes Westernized for the tourist crowd
- Service can be slow Fri/Sat
Final Verdict
Mango Tree Dubai is the city's most reliable Burj-view Thai dinner. Outdoor terrace tables with the fountain show are the experience to book. AED 250-450pp pricing is fair. Book 2 weeks ahead for outdoor terrace.
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FAQs
Is Mango Tree Michelin-recommended?
Not currently in the Dubai Michelin Guide. Mid-tier Thai positioning, not pursuing star status.
How much does Mango Tree cost?
AED 250-450pp typical for 4-person dinner with starters, 2 mains, sides, dessert.
How far ahead for the fountain view?
2 weeks ahead minimum for an outdoor terrace table with fountain view. Indoor seating walk-in friendly.
When are the fountain shows?
Every 30 minutes from 6pm-11pm daily. The 8pm-10pm window is the most popular booking slot.
Halal?
All meats halal-certified. Full bar with Thai-spice cocktail program.