Scenic Views
Tables look towards the Dubai Eye, sea, and blue water, with an outdoor pool area also praised for its view.
A Casa by Bla Bla
Jumeirah Beach Residence
A Casa by Bla Bla is a beachfront restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, pairing sea and Dubai Eye views with Mediterranean dining. Reviews point to live music, cocktails, and dishes such as fish, steak, and sushi, making it a relaxed choice for an evening out.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
132 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Music
Live music is a defining part of the evening, with one review noting that it starts from 8 PM.
Strong Food
Reviews specifically praise the wagyu T-bone, beef tenderloin, truffle fusilli, sushi, fish, and steak.
Evening Atmosphere
The darker lighting, cozy setting, stylish decor, and evening lights suit a relaxed dinner or drinks.
Attentive Service
Multiple diners describe the service as warm and attentive, including speedy help during a chilled evening.
Vegan Labels
The menu clearly labels vegan options, and one diner found there were more choices than expected.
BBQ Station
The BBQ live station was praised for its meat selection and quality, giving diners an interactive option.
What to Eat at A Casa by Bla Bla How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For A Casa by Bla Bla, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at A Casa by Bla Bla got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bbq live station Net +1
“Great evening with friend and the BBQ live station is a blast , great selection and amazing quality of meats . Will be back next Saturday.”
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“Great evening with friend and the BBQ live station is a blast , great selection and amazing quality of meats . Will be back next Saturday.”April 2025
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Beef tenderloin Net +1
“The beef tenderloin was perfectly cooked—tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.”
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“The beef tenderloin was perfectly cooked—tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.”January 2025
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Ceviche Net +1
“We went for lunch and had good sea based sushi, ceviche and tataki, well done and well presented.”
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“We went for lunch and had good sea based sushi, ceviche and tataki, well done and well presented.”August 2023
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Japanese kale salad Net +1
“I’m struggling to pick a favourite, but the Japanese kale salad was exceptional. Fresh, balanced and the flavour was bang on. Absolutely delicious!”
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“I’m struggling to pick a favourite, but the Japanese kale salad was exceptional. Fresh, balanced and the flavour was bang on. Absolutely delicious!”May 2024
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Sea based sushi Net +1
“We went for lunch and had good sea based sushi, ceviche and tataki, well done and well presented.”
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“We went for lunch and had good sea based sushi, ceviche and tataki, well done and well presented.”August 2023
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Sea bass Net +1
“One of the newest place in DXB, with its own pool and beach, prices are reasonable, has variety of bars on different levels to cater for all tastes, steak and sea bass was the nice cooked, thank you guys”
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“One of the newest place in DXB, with its own pool and beach, prices are reasonable, has variety of bars on different levels to cater for all tastes, steak and sea bass was the nice cooked, thank you guys”May 2021
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Tataki Net +1
“We went for lunch and had good sea based sushi, ceviche and tataki, well done and well presented.”
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“We went for lunch and had good sea based sushi, ceviche and tataki, well done and well presented.”August 2023
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Truffle fusilli Net +1
“Visited on a Tuesday night, had a lovely time! Great food, some amazing live music. Highly recommend the Truffle Fusilli!”
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“Visited on a Tuesday night, had a lovely time! Great food, some amazing live music. Highly recommend the Truffle Fusilli!”September 2024
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Wagyu t bone Net +1
“The wagyu t bone was incredible.”
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“The wagyu t bone was incredible.”March 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Ribs Net −1
“The ribs where unfortunately a bit too spicy for my daughter and I got something around the meat that I didn’t like, but that’s a personal opinion.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The ribs where unfortunately a bit too spicy for my daughter and I got something around the meat that I didn’t like, but that’s a personal opinion.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Time Music. Plan dinner around 8 PM if live music is a priority; one review says the evening music starts then.
Arrive Early. Come earlier if you want a quieter setting and sunset light before the music and evening atmosphere build.
Check Spice. Ask about the ribs' seasoning before ordering for children, as one family found them too spicy.
Ask Vegan. Look for the menu's vegan labels; a diner found the clearly marked selection broader than expected.
Choose Seating. The venue has indoor and outdoor areas; the outdoor pool setting was specifically praised for its view and fresh feel.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Beach, JBR - 5101 Messer Street
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Spicy Ribs
The ribs were too spicy for one reviewer's daughter, so check the seasoning if ordering for children.
Uneven Service
One diner reported a rude and disrespectful interaction with an employee, despite praising another employee's professionalism.
Loud Music
The live singer was enjoyable, although one diner found the music slightly loud.
Booking Call
A corporate-event reservation call was described as difficult, with the caller reporting shouting and misunderstanding.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15-20 Dirhams
coffee
“Coffee costs 15-20 Dirhams, and the food is amazing as well”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
A Casa by Bla Bla is a beachfront restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where the setting is a major part of the evening. You can dine with views of the Dubai Eye and sea, then settle in for live music, cocktails, and a darker, cozy atmosphere. It suits a relaxed dinner with friends as much as a celebratory night.
The menu has plenty of specific draws. Reviews mention the beef tenderloin, wagyu T-bone, truffle fusilli, sushi, fish, and steak, while the BBQ live station gets praise for its meat selection and quality. A diner also appreciated the clearly marked vegan choices.
Coffee was reported at 15–20 dirhams, though this is a customer-reported price rather than a current menu quote. Timing changes the feel: live music was reported to start at 8 PM, while arriving early brought a quieter setting and beautiful sunset light. The music can be slightly loud, although one reviewer could still hear their partner.
Families may want to ask about spice levels, since the ribs were too spicy for one child. Service is usually described as attentive and friendly, but two reviews report notably poor interactions, including a difficult reservation call and one rude employee.