Canal Views
The restaurant has views over the Dubai Canal towards the Burj Khalifa, with seating extending from indoors to an outside terrace.
Ancora
Business Bay
Ancora is a Mediterranean restaurant in Business Bay, set within the InterContinental Residences with views towards the Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa. Reviews make it especially appealing for breakfast, from its varied buffet and eggs benedict to the fresh, well-presented Açaí Bowl.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
134 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Variety
Breakfast is a strong suit, with a broad buffet offering fresh fruits, pancakes, eggs, pastries, juices and dishes from different cultures.
Açaí Bowl
The Açaí Bowl is praised as a fresh, healthy and beautifully presented breakfast choice.
Family Friendly
Families receive thoughtful attention: during Iftar, the team prepared extra food for a fussy young child.
Iftar Dining
Iftar reviews mention flavorful food, a peaceful atmosphere and attentive table service even when the restaurant was full.
Dietary Help
Vegetarian diners reported that the restaurant team helped arrange a suitable breakfast.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time for breakfast or dinner, as one review reports an 80-minute wait for an omelette.
Try Lunch. For a clearly priced weekday option, ask about the midweek business lunch, which one review describes as a three-course meal for 99 AED.
Mention Dietary Needs. If you are vegetarian, mention it when ordering; a review says the team helped arrange a suitable breakfast.
Bring Kids. Families can ask about child-friendly adjustments: during Iftar, the kitchen prepared extra food for a fussy young diner.
Choose Breakfast. If you want the most consistently praised meal, start with breakfast; reviews highlight its variety, coffee and calm setting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
InterContinental Residences - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews report long waits and delayed order-taking; one diner waited 80 minutes for an omelette.
Inconsistent Service
Service appears uneven: some visits are warm and fast, while others involve staff who seem difficult to reach.
Menu Knowledge
One reviewer found that staff did not understand the menu and described communication as confused.
Value Concerns
A dinner review found portions small for the price and reported a lamb dish arriving barely warm after a 40-minute wait.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 AED
midweek business lunch
“The midweek business lunch offers three-courses for just 99 AED”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Ancora is a Mediterranean restaurant in Business Bay at the InterContinental Residences, with views across the canal towards the Burj Khalifa. Breakfast is the clearest draw: you can choose from a varied buffet, order eggs benedict, or try the fresh Açaí Bowl. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, including dishes such as Norwegian salmon, New York steak and Basque cheesecake.
The setting comes across as bright, stylish and calm, with indoor and terrace seating. Reviews describe it as suitable for relaxed evenings, celebrations and family meals. Iftar has been a particular success, with well-seasoned prawns and lamb chops, attentive service during a full house, and thoughtful adjustments for children.
Vegetarian guests have also reported that the team helped arrange breakfast. Service is the main reason to manage expectations. Many diners describe warm, attentive and fast staff, but others report delayed orders, difficulty getting a server’s attention and weak menu knowledge.
One dinner took 40 minutes and arrived with lamb that was barely warm; another review says an omelette took 80 minutes. If timing matters, ask about the expected wait before ordering. The midweek business lunch is a useful value reference, listed by one reviewer as three courses for 99 AED.