High Joint

High Joint is a Dubai original, founded by three burger-obsessed Emiratis who spent over 15 years travelling the world tasting and studying the craft before opening their first tiny outpost in Al Manara. What started as one of the smallest restaurants in Dubai — with room for just a handful of diners on a sliver of sidewalk — has grown into one of the city’s most celebrated and award-winning burger concepts, with locations now spanning Dubai Mall, Bluewater Island, City Centre Mirdif, and beyond. The philosophy behind High Joint is uncompromising: freshly minced Angus beef patties, handmade buns baked daily, and a constantly rotating menu that keeps regulars guessing and coming back. Signature creations include the High Jamz — a smashed beef patty crowned with caramelised onions and beef bacon — and the Millionaire’s High, featuring Portobello mushroom tempura and black truffle mayonnaise. The buttermilk-brined fried chicken range is equally acclaimed, while vegetarian options such as the katsu halloumi burger have earned devoted fans of their own. What makes High Joint truly unique is its culture of secrecy: special off-menu burgers are quietly available to those in the know, discoverable only via the restaurant’s Instagram. This deliberate mystique has built a devoted community of Salters and made High Joint one of the most talked-about dining destinations in the UAE.