Fountain Views
Outdoor tables overlook the Dubai Fountain, with shows visible from the terrace and some indoor seats.
Armani/Mediterraneo
Downtown Dubai
Armani/Mediterraneo is a Mediterranean restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for buffet dining and terrace tables facing the Dubai Fountain. Reviews highlight seafood buffets with lobster and oysters, plus polished service and a celebratory setting inside the Armani Hotel.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
547 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood Buffets
Seafood buffets feature oysters, sushi, lobster, prawns, crab and live cooking stations.
Desserts
Desserts are a consistent highlight, including chocolate fondant, cakes, Arabic sweets and fruit.
Quality Food
Several diners found the food high quality even when the buffet selection was not especially large.
Warm Service
Reviews describe attentive service that remains available without hovering, including thoughtful celebration touches.
Live Cooking
Some themed buffets include made-to-order stations, such as risotto prepared to a guest’s request.
Celebrations
Birthday and anniversary diners have received complimentary cakes or roses, according to multiple reviews.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is available, and one diner also reported ample parking spaces.
What to Eat at Armani/Mediterraneo 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 Armani/Mediterraneo, 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 Armani/Mediterraneo got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 2
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Sunday brunch Net +4
“We went here today for the Sunday Brunch which was absolutely amazing 👏.”
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“We went here today for the Sunday Brunch which was absolutely amazing 👏.”July 2023
“The brunch buffet has a lot of choices which can accommodate to any diet preferences such as vegetarians.”August 2024
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Oysters Net +2
“One of the best dining experiences I ever had with Top-Notch quality food. Visited on Friday its a Sea Food Night Buffet, the quality of each and every dish was top of the line and super delicious. A very wide range of sea foods Oysters, sushi, lobsters and live dish and lots of deserts.”
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“One of the best dining experiences I ever had with Top-Notch quality food. Visited on Friday its a Sea Food Night Buffet, the quality of each and every dish was top of the line and super delicious. A very wide range of sea foods Oysters, sushi, lobsters and live dish and lots of deserts.”June 2022
“The oysters were exceptionally fresh.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (30)
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Armani vanilla ice cream Net +1
“Same for the desserts, other than the tasty Armani vanilla ice cream, there wasn’t much of an option.”
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“Same for the desserts, other than the tasty Armani vanilla ice cream, there wasn’t much of an option.”December 2018
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Beef short rib Net +1
“Although the variety isn’t as wide as some other restaurants, I thought everything was of high quality. The salads, appetizers and mains were all fantastic. My favorite was the beef short rib. The only letdown was the roast beef, which was a little dry.”
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“Although the variety isn’t as wide as some other restaurants, I thought everything was of high quality. The salads, appetizers and mains were all fantastic. My favorite was the beef short rib. The only letdown was the roast beef, which was a little dry.”December 2025
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Beef skewers Net +1
“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”
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“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”February 2026
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Bombay veg biryani Net +1
“Later we ordered for Bombay veg biryani, and it againt was so on spot. All staff were so attentive, what I like about them was they were not very inteferring , yet very much available. After 2 hours, the aroma of the vegetable.biryani still lingers around me, I am sure there is a magic added.”
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“Later we ordered for Bombay veg biryani, and it againt was so on spot. All staff were so attentive, what I like about them was they were not very inteferring , yet very much available. After 2 hours, the aroma of the vegetable.biryani still lingers around me, I am sure there is a magic added.”February 2026
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Broken chocolate bars Net +1
“The dessert station felt really exquisite. I loved that they had broken chocolate bars.”
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“The dessert station felt really exquisite. I loved that they had broken chocolate bars.”December 2025
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Cheesecake Net +1
“For dessert, both the cheesecake and chocolate cake were excellent.”
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“For dessert, both the cheesecake and chocolate cake were excellent.”December 2025
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“For dessert, both the cheesecake and chocolate cake were excellent.”
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“For dessert, both the cheesecake and chocolate cake were excellent.”December 2025
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“The sweets are amazingly delicious. Especially the ice cream and chocolate fondant.”
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“The sweets are amazingly delicious. Especially the ice cream and chocolate fondant.”June 2023
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Crabs Net +1
“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”
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“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”February 2026
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Foie gras Net +1
“The highlight for me was the foie gras—incredibly tender and rich, served with fig and fig sauce. The fact that it's grilled to order makes all the difference.”
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“The highlight for me was the foie gras—incredibly tender and rich, served with fig and fig sauce. The fact that it's grilled to order makes all the difference.”December 2025
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Freshly shucked oysters Net +1
“The apple cider vinegar complements the freshly shucked oysters and it was a foodie first for me trying that combination.”
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“The apple cider vinegar complements the freshly shucked oysters and it was a foodie first for me trying that combination.”July 2023
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Gelato ice cream Net +1
“They also had good salad bar, side dishes and good desserts and a good selections of gelato ice cream.”
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“They also had good salad bar, side dishes and good desserts and a good selections of gelato ice cream.”February 2026
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Greek chicken Net +1
“The lamb shoulder and the Greek chicken were a pleasant taste, have to balance between them and the fish the next time.”
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“The lamb shoulder and the Greek chicken were a pleasant taste, have to balance between them and the fish the next time.”January 2026
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Grilled lobsters Net +1
“Grilled lobsters were definitely the hit of our dinner. Highly recommend this place 🫶”
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“Grilled lobsters were definitely the hit of our dinner. Highly recommend this place 🫶”January 2025
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Hublot fish Net +1
“It was a little cold and they were considerate to have prepared heaters on stands across the terrace so we didn't feel the cold bite, especially after the not so cute but tasty Hublot fish.”
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“It was a little cold and they were considerate to have prepared heaters on stands across the terrace so we didn't feel the cold bite, especially after the not so cute but tasty Hublot fish.”January 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The only good thing about the restaurant was the view of the city and the water show. Also desert was good and I enjoyed the hummus and pita.”
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“The only good thing about the restaurant was the view of the city and the water show. Also desert was good and I enjoyed the hummus and pita.”October 2025
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Ice cream Net +1
“The sweets are amazingly delicious. Especially the ice cream and chocolate fondant.”
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“The sweets are amazingly delicious. Especially the ice cream and chocolate fondant.”June 2023
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Jumbo shrimp Net +1
“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”
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“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”
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“High quality food selections,like lamb chops, beef skewers, jumbo shrimp, crabs ext.”February 2026
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Lamb shoulder Net +1
“The lamb shoulder and the Greek chicken were a pleasant taste, have to balance between them and the fish the next time.”
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“The lamb shoulder and the Greek chicken were a pleasant taste, have to balance between them and the fish the next time.”January 2026
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Lobster thermidor Net +1
“The seafood buffet spread has a variety of options. My favorite dishes were the pasta with lobster and lobster thermidor.”
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“The seafood buffet spread has a variety of options. My favorite dishes were the pasta with lobster and lobster thermidor.”July 2023
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Mushroom and truffles risotto Net +1
“I have tried mushroom and truffles risotto and I highly recommend it, it was very tasty and packed with shaved truffle, very rich and flavourful.”
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“I have tried mushroom and truffles risotto and I highly recommend it, it was very tasty and packed with shaved truffle, very rich and flavourful.”February 2022
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Omelette Net +1
“Perfectly Cooked Omelette: Their omelette stands out for its perfection in cooking, showcasing the chef's skill.”
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“Perfectly Cooked Omelette: Their omelette stands out for its perfection in cooking, showcasing the chef's skill.”April 2024
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Pasta with lobster Net +1
“The seafood buffet spread has a variety of options. My favorite dishes were the pasta with lobster and lobster thermidor.”
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“The seafood buffet spread has a variety of options. My favorite dishes were the pasta with lobster and lobster thermidor.”July 2023
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Pita Net +1
“The only good thing about the restaurant was the view of the city and the water show. Also desert was good and I enjoyed the hummus and pita.”
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“The only good thing about the restaurant was the view of the city and the water show. Also desert was good and I enjoyed the hummus and pita.”October 2025
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Seafood rice Net +1
“The seafood rice was a standout dish—absolutely delicious, packed with mushrooms and a wonderful hint of black truffle.”
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“The seafood rice was a standout dish—absolutely delicious, packed with mushrooms and a wonderful hint of black truffle.”December 2025
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Tiramisu cake Net +1
“Their sweets collection was lovely, I must've had too much Tiramisu cake with no regrets, I asked for the chef who prepared it and thanked him for it in person.”
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“Their sweets collection was lovely, I must've had too much Tiramisu cake with no regrets, I asked for the chef who prepared it and thanked him for it in person.”January 2026
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Truffle risotto Net +1
“His truffle risotto! I defy you to find a better dish at any restaurant anywhere, wonderful.”
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“His truffle risotto! I defy you to find a better dish at any restaurant anywhere, wonderful.”December 2024
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Veg platter Net +1
“Me and my husband ordered for veg platter and they they served us 2 plates of one each. The flavor is so unique and each item is different from another and trust me , you forget to talk and soak in the flavours.”
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“Me and my husband ordered for veg platter and they they served us 2 plates of one each. The flavor is so unique and each item is different from another and trust me , you forget to talk and soak in the flavours.”February 2026
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White cheesecake Net +1
“I tried their white cheesecake it’s not super sweet but super yummy.”
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“I tried their white cheesecake it’s not super sweet but super yummy.”June 2024
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Coffee Net +1
“Excellent Coffee: The coffee served is exceptional, providing a warm and delightful beverage option.”
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“Excellent Coffee: The coffee served is exceptional, providing a warm and delightful beverage option.”April 2024
What to Avoid (6)
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Commercial ice cream Net −1
“Dessert kind of saved the day and had many options but again why would this establishment serve commercial ice cream rather than gelato.”
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“Dessert kind of saved the day and had many options but again why would this establishment serve commercial ice cream rather than gelato.”April 2025
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Pasta Net −1
“The balsamic bottle on the salad station was empty, there was no Parmesan to be seen and the live station was risotto/pasta with not a lot of variety.”
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“The balsamic bottle on the salad station was empty, there was no Parmesan to be seen and the live station was risotto/pasta with not a lot of variety.”April 2025
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Precooked ribeye Net −1
“It would have been better off to have grills rather than a precooked ribeye (when most people like it at different temperatures).”
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“It would have been better off to have grills rather than a precooked ribeye (when most people like it at different temperatures).”April 2025
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Risotto Net −1
“The balsamic bottle on the salad station was empty, there was no Parmesan to be seen and the live station was risotto/pasta with not a lot of variety.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The balsamic bottle on the salad station was empty, there was no Parmesan to be seen and the live station was risotto/pasta with not a lot of variety.”April 2025
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Roast beef Net −1
“Although the variety isn’t as wide as some other restaurants, I thought everything was of high quality. The salads, appetizers and mains were all fantastic. My favorite was the beef short rib. The only letdown was the roast beef, which was a little dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Although the variety isn’t as wide as some other restaurants, I thought everything was of high quality. The salads, appetizers and mains were all fantastic. My favorite was the beef short rib. The only letdown was the roast beef, which was a little dry.”December 2025
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Draught beer Net −1
“Only one Choice of draught beer which can be widened.”
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“Only one Choice of draught beer which can be widened.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Outside. Ask for a terrace table if you want the Fountain show; outdoor seating is especially appealing in winter.
Check Minimum. Confirm the per-person minimum spend before booking à la carte, as one anniversary diner was charged one.
Check Timing. If you want the Sunday seafood buffet, verify the schedule first: one review says it runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Compare Deals. Check Entertainer or Smiles before paying; reviewers reported buy-one-get-one offers on buffet visits.
Plan Crowds. For faster service, consider avoiding peak brunch periods, when crowded seating has been linked to slower service.
Use Valet. Enter through the Armani Hotel and use the available valet parking when arriving by car.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burj Khalifa - Lobby Level, Armani Hotel Dubai - 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Common Concerns
Limited Mains
Some diners found the buffet’s hot main-course selection too limited, with too many cold dishes.
Slow Service
Service can slow down during crowded brunches, and one large group reported very delayed drinks and uncleared plates.
Extra Drinks
Water and soft beverages may be charged separately, even with a high-priced buffet.
Food Replenishment
A lunch-buffet reviewer found several dishes ran out without being replenished quickly enough.
Brunch Noise
One Sunday brunch was disrupted by children running around and parents yelling.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 400 per person
Sunday brunch soft package
“The Sunday brunch was from 1pm to 4pm for AED 400 per person (soft package including water, coffee, juices)”Google review · October 2025
385 AED per person
dinner buffet
“Fantastic dinner buffet at 385 AED per person”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Armani/Mediterraneo is a Mediterranean buffet restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with indoor and terrace seating at the Armani Hotel. It is most compelling when you want dinner or brunch alongside the Dubai Fountain: outdoor tables give you a direct view of the water and light shows, while the buffet can include oysters, sushi, lobster, grilled meats and extensive desserts. The strongest pattern in the reviews is quality rather than sheer scale.
Diners praise the seafood, desserts and made-to-order dishes, with truffle risotto, lobster thermidor, beef short rib and chocolate fondant receiving specific mentions. Service is often attentive and celebration-friendly, and birthday or anniversary guests have reported complimentary cakes and roses. There are caveats.
Several reviewers found the main-course or hot-food selection narrower than expected, and one lunch visit had dishes running out without prompt replenishment. Service has also been slow during crowded brunches; a large group waited a long time for drinks. Water and soft drinks may cost extra, so check the package details.
Confirm any à la carte minimum spend, and check buffet timings before booking. Entertainer and Smiles offers have made the experience better value for some diners, while valet parking is available.