Aqaya Café and Restaurant – Creek Harbour

Name: Aqaya Café and Restaurant – Creek Harbour
Address: Creek Marina, Tower 3 - North Promenade, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142574306

Dubai Creek Harbour

Restaurant Closed 04 257 4306

Aqaya Café and Restaurant is a spacious café-restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, serving everything from breakfast and pasta to carefully made desserts and drinks. Reviews particularly highlight the creamy Rigatoni Rose, generous portions, coffee, and waterfront setting for relaxed meals or coffee breaks.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

493 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Waterfront setting

The Creek Harbour view, promenade and outdoor tables make it easy to pair a meal with a walk by the water.

Attentive service

Many diners describe the team as kind and attentive, with fast service and helpful menu guidance.

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What to Eat at Aqaya Café and Restaurant – Creek Harbour

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Aqaya Café and Restaurant – Creek Harbour, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Avacado toast Net +2

“We loved almost everything we ordered, but my personal favourites were thr mushroom soup, mac 'n' cheese sandwich, smoked sea salt hot chocolate, Turkish coffee dessert and the avacado toast you can leave this place without having these atleast for sure.”
Rose rigatoni Net +2

“I tried the Rose Rigatoni and the Strawberry Mojito, and both were absolutely delicious. The pasta was full of flavour, and the mojito was refreshing and perfectly balanced.”

Honorable mentions (41)

Aqaya omelette Net +1

“Only the aqaya omelette was good Super soft n good taste. Cooked but not burnt.”
Aqaya signature iced chocolate Net +1

“We ordered the Truffle Parmesan Fries - ( could’ve been better) , Aqaya’s Ultimate Steak Sandwich (was bomb, the meat was juicy), Rigatoni Rose (creamy and delicious), for drinks we ordered the Hawaiian Blue (pretty good, not too tangy or syrupy) and Aqaya Signature Iced Chocolate (nothing different but good chocolaty shake)”
Aqaya steak Net +1

“1. Aqaya steak: ordered well and was soft.”
Aqaya’s ultimate steak sandwich Net +1

“We ordered the Truffle Parmesan Fries - ( could’ve been better) , Aqaya’s Ultimate Steak Sandwich (was bomb, the meat was juicy), Rigatoni Rose (creamy and delicious), for drinks we ordered the Hawaiian Blue (pretty good, not too tangy or syrupy) and Aqaya Signature Iced Chocolate (nothing different but good chocolaty shake)”
Beef salad Net +1

“Also both chicken/ beef salad were outstanding! Congrats!”
Beef stroganoff & mash Net +1

“My dad tried the • ‘Beef Stroganoff & Mash’: this was such a comfort food to have, on a bed of mash potatoes 🥔 were beef slices drenched in a creamy rustic brown sauce and mushrooms. You can never go wrong with this combo and the flavours were so drool worthy, but I wish they paired this with some bread- it would’ve complemented the dish even more.”
Blueberry cheesecake Net +1

“Thank you Manager Ed for the complimentary blueberry cheesecake, one of the best sellers in the house. Everybody must try it.”
Brownies Net +1

“The brownies is so delicious.”
Chicken salad Net +1

“Also both chicken/ beef salad were outstanding! Congrats!”
Chicken tenders w/ fries Net +1

“Me & my friend split the chicken tenders w/ fries from the kids menu and they were perfect as well.”
Chicken waffles Net +1

“Their chicken waffles are good.”
Crispy hot butter garlic shrimp Net +1

“2. Crispy hot butter garlic shrimp: jumbo size”
French toast Net +1

“I can't believe I'm reviewing french toast but it is seriously the best french toast I've had. 😋 The staff are very nice as well.”
Green lean machine Net +1

“The Green Lean Machine is simply amazing — a perfect match of flavors.”
Grilled brocolli with toasted garlic Net +1

“I love the grilled brocolli with toasted garlic.”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“Great experience first time in this place not disappointed Food is valuable price, steak was tender , grilled chicken was outstanding service was fast , coffees is fine and enjoy the view”
Grilled chicken breast Net +1

“We ate Watermelon salad, grilled chicken breast and for desert “the deconstructed dolly” and all yummy!! Portion sizes are just perfect, not heavy and light tasting.”
Hawaiian blue Net +1

“We ordered the Truffle Parmesan Fries - ( could’ve been better) , Aqaya’s Ultimate Steak Sandwich (was bomb, the meat was juicy), Rigatoni Rose (creamy and delicious), for drinks we ordered the Hawaiian Blue (pretty good, not too tangy or syrupy) and Aqaya Signature Iced Chocolate (nothing different but good chocolaty shake)”
Hot chocolate Net +1

“I loooved the raspberry mojito it was really refreshing…. And the Hot chocolate was really creamy too”
Hot honey chicken sandwich Net +1

“3. Hot honey chicken sandwich: huge and good for two.”
Jambalaya Net +1

“My mom tried their • ‘Jambalaya’: a rice based dish cooked in tomato sauce along with chicken, shrimp, beef chorizo, and mixed vegetables. This was quite a flavourful dish cooked to perfection as it was seasoned well.”
Mac 'n' cheese sandwich Net +1

“We loved almost everything we ordered, but my personal favourites were thr mushroom soup, mac 'n' cheese sandwich, smoked sea salt hot chocolate, Turkish coffee dessert and the avacado toast you can leave this place without having these atleast for sure.”
Mushroom egg benedict croissant Net +1

“I personally don’t like mushrooms but the Chef made me love the Mushroom Egg Benedict Croissant.”
Mushroom soup Net +1

“We loved almost everything we ordered, but my personal favourites were thr mushroom soup, mac 'n' cheese sandwich, smoked sea salt hot chocolate, Turkish coffee dessert and the avacado toast you can leave this place without having these atleast for sure.”
Passionate Net +1

“We also tried their • ‘Passionate’: as a lankan myself and our favourite drink being anything passionfruit this iced drink was a must to order and we definitely were glad to do so because it had the perfect twist of passion fruit with ginger ale(I love ginger ale), lime 🍋‍🟩 and mint.”
Raspberry mint lime cooler Net +1

“We settled on their • ‘Raspberry Mint Lime Cooler’: a simple yet tangy concoction of raspberries, lime juice, club soda and a dash of mint- this beverage was sooo good to slurp on and I liked that they used fresh raspberries as well 🤤.”
Salad with chicken zatar Net +1

“The salad with chicken zatar was excellent, the pizza was light and easy to digest, very similar to Roman pizza, very thin and crispy.”
Salmon Net +1

“The food was beyond praise. The salmon was very tender and juicy. It was served with grilled vegetables and a salad, which were a wonderful addition to the dish.”
Shrimp carbonara pasta Net +1

“Their shrimp carbonara pasta is original.”
Smoked sea salt hot chocolate Net +1

“We loved almost everything we ordered, but my personal favourites were thr mushroom soup, mac 'n' cheese sandwich, smoked sea salt hot chocolate, Turkish coffee dessert and the avacado toast you can leave this place without having these atleast for sure.”
Steak tex mex Net +1

“The steak tex mex is also quite tasty.”
Stuffed grilled chicken Net +1

“My sister got their • ‘Stuffed Grilled Chicken’: a hearty portion of chicken breast stuffed with spinach and bell peppers served on top of their creamy mashed potatoes alongside a salad and orange honey sauce. These were a great combination of ingredients- the chicken cooked to perfection, the orange honey sauce added that extra tang and sweetness to it and the mashed potatoes calms everything down 🤤.”
The deconstructed dolly Net +1

“We ate Watermelon salad, grilled chicken breast and for desert “the deconstructed dolly” and all yummy!! Portion sizes are just perfect, not heavy and light tasting.”
Tiramisu cake Net +1

“The tiramisu cake was delicious.”
Tomato soup Net +1

“The tomato soup was delicious. My daughter said it is the best tomato soup ever!”
Turkish coffee dessert Net +1

“We loved almost everything we ordered, but my personal favourites were thr mushroom soup, mac 'n' cheese sandwich, smoked sea salt hot chocolate, Turkish coffee dessert and the avacado toast you can leave this place without having these atleast for sure.”
Watermelon salad Net +1

“We ate Watermelon salad, grilled chicken breast and for desert “the deconstructed dolly” and all yummy!! Portion sizes are just perfect, not heavy and light tasting.”
Yuzu miso chicken Net +1

“I settled for their • ‘Yuzu Miso Chicken’: chicken breast delicately seasoned and pan seared, placed on a bed of yuzu miso sauce, served with garlic roast potatoes, and side salad. I absolutely LOVED the yuzu sauce, it had such a unique taste and a perfect component for the chicken as a side and the potatoes were just sooo goood!”
Zaatar chicken ceaser Net +1

“The Zaatar chicken ceaser was so good, the chicken was tender and succulent, the salad mix and dressing was not over powering.”
Zaatar chicken salad Net +1

“Their zaatar chicken salad is delicious.”
Pistachio cake Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We tried their pista cake, mocktail and chocolate drink. we found the mocktail too sweet, rest was good.”

Drinks 6

Almond cappuccino Net +1

“Either for an almond cappuccino 🤩 or a family diner .. you will enjoy it 💯 Kids love it too.”
Chocolate coffee desert Net +1

“The chocolate coffee desert was to die for and definitely and dessert for sharing.”
Karak chai Net +1

“And then there is the karak chai — warm, rich, comforting, and genuinely unforgettable. It is not just tea; it is a feeling. A cup that slows the world down for a moment.”
Pistachio matcha Net +1

“Their pistachio matcha actually tastes like it has matcha in it, which is something I feel not all cafes/restaurants are getting right recently.”
Raspberry mojito Net +1

“I loooved the raspberry mojito it was really refreshing…. And the Hot chocolate was really creamy too”
Strawberry mojito Net +1

“I tried the Rose Rigatoni and the Strawberry Mojito, and both were absolutely delicious. The pasta was full of flavour, and the mojito was refreshing and perfectly balanced.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Big breakfast Net −1

“Had ordered big breakfast after verifying thrice that it’s not a sandwich but is like English breakfast(aqaya signature breakfast) and lo and behold it turned up a sandwich! And then they refuse to accept what they suggested before ordering! Taste : burnt hence 2 max”
Greek salad Net −1

“We ordered several main dishes along with a Greek salad. At the bottom of the salad, I found a very spoiled piece of capsicum and tomato — green and black in color, clearly rotten.”
Kale salad Net −1

“Ordered a kale salad, tasty but vinegar dressing was an overkill. Great salad but it was ruined with lots of vinegar and salt.”
Mango coconut toast Net −1

“We ordered coffee, tea and dessert which is the mango coconut toast. Everything tasted great except for the yolk which was suppose to be mango but it didn’t not taste as sweet mango.”
Omelette Net −1

“Horrible experience not only the food looked terrible it tasted even worse. called the manager to give them feedback that the bread and potatoes are old and omelette is super dry..”
Truffle parmesan fries Net −1

“We ordered the Truffle Parmesan Fries - ( could’ve been better) , Aqaya’s Ultimate Steak Sandwich (was bomb, the meat was juicy), Rigatoni Rose (creamy and delicious), for drinks we ordered the Hawaiian Blue (pretty good, not too tangy or syrupy) and Aqaya Signature Iced Chocolate (nothing different but good chocolaty shake)”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try pasta. Consider the Rigatoni Rose; reviewers describe it as creamy and delicious, with one pasta serving adequate for two.

Ask clearly. For breakfast, confirm the format of the Aqaya Signature Breakfast before ordering, as one diner received a sandwich instead.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Creek Marina, Tower 3 - North Promenade

Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai

04 257 4306

Mon	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Food inconsistency

A few visits had clear execution problems, including burnt eggs, dry mushrooms, old bread and a dry omelette.

Salad dispute

One diner found spoiled-looking vegetables in a Greek salad and was unhappy that the bill was not adjusted after the complaint.

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The Bottom Line

Aqaya Café and Restaurant is a roomy, relaxed stop in Dubai Creek Harbour for anything from breakfast and coffee to dinner and dessert. The menu is broad without being limited to café basics: reviewers mention the Rigatoni Rose, steak sandwich, salads, seafood, pancakes and French toast. The creamy Rigatoni Rose is a recurring favourite, while the French toast has earned especially strong praise.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Diners describe a spacious, attractively decorated interior, a few outdoor tables and views towards the Creek Harbour promenade. It works for a quiet coffee, a family meal or a post-dinner walk; one review also notes free basement parking.

Kids-menu chicken tenders were well received, and the surrounding area is described as kid friendly. Service is usually a highlight, with repeated mentions of friendly, attentive and fast staff, plus helpful pasta customisation and coffee latte art. Prices are often described as fair or reasonable, though no reliable item-by-item prices are provided.

Quality is not completely uniform: one breakfast arrived incorrectly as a sandwich, another was served with burnt or dry components, and complaints about spoiled-looking salad vegetables were handled poorly. If ordering breakfast or a salad, confirm the format and dressing to avoid surprises.