Depachika Food Hall by Dubai Retail

Inside Nakheel Mall on Palm Jumeirah, Depachika brings 44 homegrown food brands together in a Japanese-inspired food hall. You can choose between freshly made pasta, ramen, sushi, Greek food, coffee, sweets and more, with open kitchens adding activity to the meal. Order from several outlets on your phone, then settle in for a solo lunch or a meal with friends. For a hands-on visit, Mamalu Kitchen runs culinary classes. Go outside peak periods if you prefer a quieter table, as the hall can get noisy when families arrive.

A food hall inspired by Japan

Depachika takes its cue from Japanese food halls found in department stores and railway stations. At Nakheel Mall, the idea brings local food businesses together in a single dining space, with open kitchens and a choice of places to eat. The hall has 44 homegrown brands, so you can build a meal around different tastes rather than choosing from one restaurant’s menu.

The mix includes familiar meal options as well as specialist counters. Daikan serves ramen, Casa Della Pasta makes pasta, The Cheeseroom focuses on artisanal cheeses, Kilikio by Mythos brings Greek food, and Sal’s Sushi Bar serves sushi. Lime Tree Café, Salmontini, Moishi Ice Cream and Sugarmoo are among the other names in the hall.

Ordering and cooking classes

You can order from multiple outlets using your phone, which means you do not need to queue separately at each one. That works well if your group wants different cuisines or if you are dining alone and want to combine a main dish with a drink or sweet from another counter.

For a more hands-on visit, Mamalu Kitchen holds culinary classes. Check its current class details before planning around one. The food hall is inside Nakheel Mall on Palm Jumeirah, and its mix of open kitchens and dining options suits a casual meal or a group that cannot settle on one cuisine. The space can become noisy when children are around, so choose an off-peak time if a quieter meal matters to you.