JVC just got tastier as Five Guys opens at Circle Mall
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Bringing Five Guys closer to the JVC community with a new neighbourhood destination
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Handcrafted meals made fresh to order, with no freezers and no microwaves, reflecting the brand’s uncompromising quality
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Serving iconic boardwalk-style fries, with over 250,000 burger combinations and more than 100 milkshake blends to choose from
Dubai, UAE, 5 January 2026 – Five Guys, the UAE’s favourite burger brand known for fresh, made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fries, has opened its newest neighbourhood branch in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The opening brings the brand’s signature quality and no-freezers promise to one of Dubai’s fastest-growing communities, home to over 80,000 residents.
Located inside the family-friendly Circle Mall, the new outlet offers Five Guys’ fully customisable menu; burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, iconic fries, more than 100 milkshake blends and over 250,000 burger combinations. All ingredients are freshly prepared on-site, with a bright, open dining space perfect for families, friends, and post-gym meals.
JVC has a thriving retail and dining scene, with Circle Mall serving as the community’s retail hub, attracting over 6,000 visitors daily and offering more than 100 retail stores and 30 dining venues, making it a natural fit for Five Guys’ fresh and personalised dining offering.
With the addition of JVC, Five Guys now operates 17 outlets across four Emirates, including flagship locations at The Galleria Mall Abu Dhabi, Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and Aljada Avenue in Sharjah, as well as the recently opened Al Ain Mall. In Dubai, the brand has established a strong presence at Dubai Mall, City Walk, Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Festival City and JBR.
The continued expansion reflects Five Guys’ focus on serving key residential and lifestyle communities across the UAE, responding to residents’ growing preference for quality dining experiences that emphasise freshness, authenticity and personalisation.
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About Five Guys
Five Guys is a family owned and operated franchise restaurant group that focuses on serving high quality burgers and fries in a clean, no-frills atmosphere. Five Guys was established in 1986 in Arlington, VA. In 2003, Five Guys opened its first franchised location and has expanded from five to over 1,800 locations around the world. Shamal F&B is the franchise owner for Five Guys in the UAE, growing the brand to 17 stores across the country. The branches are located at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Galleria Mall Al Maryah Island and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi; Al Jada Avenue in Sharjah; Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah; JBR, City Walk, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai Mall, Mirdif City Centre, Dubai Hills Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Galleria Mall Al Barsha and Town Square in Dubai; most recently in Al Ain mall.
Five Guys UAE was the recipient of the International Food Safety Award 2023 and was awarded as the winner for two consecutive years in the Best Burger Category in 2023 and 2024, along with the Best Restaurant by Riders for three consecutive runs in 2022, 2023 and 2024 at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Additionally, the UAE franchise was also awarded the International Franchise of the Year Awards 2023 for the third year in a row.
In 2025, Five Guys has been recognized as a Highly Commended restaurant in the Best Burger/Pizza category at the What’s On Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards.
For more information about Five Guys UAE please visit https://www.fiveguys.ae/
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About Shamal
Born in Dubai, built for the extraordinary. Shamal is a diversified investment firm that shapes exceptional opportunities through a distinctive portfolio of investments, experiences, and assets. Every venture we pursue reflects Dubai’s bold ambition, dynamic spirit, and relentless energy.
Our real estate portfolio spans master-planne d communities, vibrant districts, iconic residences, retail destinations, and commercial spaces. We bring visionary developments to life—such as Dubai Harbour and Nad Al Sheba Gardens—unlocking potential and creating places with purpose.
In hospitality, we invest across the spectrum—from luxury to lifestyle to accessible experiences—partnering with world-class brands like Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai, SUSHISAMBA, and Five Guys.
We are also behind some of Dubai’s most iconic leisure and adventure destinations, including Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, XDubai (XLine, XPark, XPark Jr, and XDubai Pump Track), and Inflight Dubai. Through these, we curate unforgettable experiences that place Dubai at the forefront of global adventure tourism.
