Fresh Fish
Many diners highlight fresh fish, especially the grilled sea bream and sea bass, with generous portions and authentic Egyptian-style preparation.
Aroos Al Bahar Restaurant
Dubai Marina
Aroos Al Bahar is an Egyptian-style seafood restaurant on Dubai Marina, with a relaxed canal-side setting and a fish-counter approach: choose your seafood and have it grilled, baked or prepared in sauce. Reviews especially praise the grilled fish and seafood soup.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,154 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Marina Views
Outdoor seating looks across the Marina Walk and canal, giving casual meals a particularly pleasant waterside setting.
Large Portions
Several reviews describe the portions as very large; one seafood boil for one was substantial enough to take home unfinished.
Fish Choice
You can select fish and seafood from the daily catch, then choose a preparation such as grilling or white sauce.
Helpful Guidance
Reviewers say the staff explain the options and help match the fish, cooking style and portion to your preferences.
Late Opening
One detailed review says the restaurant stays open until 2am, useful for a late Marina meal.
Welcoming Touches
Some diners received complimentary starters, fruit, water or blankets, adding practical warmth to the meal.
What to Eat at Aroos Al Bahar Restaurant 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 Aroos Al Bahar Restaurant, 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 Aroos Al Bahar Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Seafood soup Net +3
“Came here for dinner with a friend and we both loved it. The seafood soup was rich and flavourful, portions were solid, and everything tasted super fresh. Easy, tasty and good value.”
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“Came here for dinner with a friend and we both loved it. The seafood soup was rich and flavourful, portions were solid, and everything tasted super fresh. Easy, tasty and good value.”December 2025
“The highlight for me is their signature dishes the seafood soup is rich and flavorful, the king shrimp butterfly is perfectly cooked, and the lobster is simply amazing.”October 2024
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Grilled sea bream Net +2
“But the grilled sea bream was very fresh.”
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“But the grilled sea bream was very fresh.”April 2025
“I had took grilled Sea Bream fish and it was unexpectionally delicious. There was enough fish meat with taste of lemon and oil.”January 2023
Honorable mentions (16)
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Baked seafood pot with cream Net +1
“Full of flavors, try garlic shrimps, white fish in cre sauce with potatoes and baked seafood pot with cream were amazing.”
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“Full of flavors, try garlic shrimps, white fish in cre sauce with potatoes and baked seafood pot with cream were amazing.”December 2024
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Big shrimp Net +1
“The other dish, big shrimp was good but other than that it was disappointing.”
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“The other dish, big shrimp was good but other than that it was disappointing.”May 2024
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Crab Net +1
“I even ordered the crab and he extracted all the meat from it for me. AMAZING SERVICE!”
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“I even ordered the crab and he extracted all the meat from it for me. AMAZING SERVICE!”February 2026
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Fish with the potatoes Net +1
“The portions are generous. The food is great, we get the grills and definitely recommend the fish with the potatoes.”
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“The portions are generous. The food is great, we get the grills and definitely recommend the fish with the potatoes.”November 2025
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Garlic shrimps Net +1
“Full of flavors, try garlic shrimps, white fish in cre sauce with potatoes and baked seafood pot with cream were amazing.”
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“Full of flavors, try garlic shrimps, white fish in cre sauce with potatoes and baked seafood pot with cream were amazing.”December 2024
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Grilled sea bass Net +1
“Aroos Al Bahar is a fantastic place for seafood lovers! The fish is always fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of authentic Egyptian flavors. The ambiance is cozy with a great Marina view, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend the grilled sea bass and seafood soup! Great value for money—definitely one of the best seafood spots in Dubai!””
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“Aroos Al Bahar is a fantastic place for seafood lovers! The fish is always fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of authentic Egyptian flavors. The ambiance is cozy with a great Marina view, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend the grilled sea bass and seafood soup! Great value for money—definitely one of the best seafood spots in Dubai!””March 2025
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Hummus with bread Net +1
“First we got hummus with bread as an appetizer which was nice.”
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“First we got hummus with bread as an appetizer which was nice.”January 2023
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King shrimp butterfly Net +1
“The highlight for me is their signature dishes the seafood soup is rich and flavorful, the king shrimp butterfly is perfectly cooked, and the lobster is simply amazing.”
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“The highlight for me is their signature dishes the seafood soup is rich and flavorful, the king shrimp butterfly is perfectly cooked, and the lobster is simply amazing.”October 2024
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Lobster Net +1
“The highlight for me is their signature dishes the seafood soup is rich and flavorful, the king shrimp butterfly is perfectly cooked, and the lobster is simply amazing.”
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“The highlight for me is their signature dishes the seafood soup is rich and flavorful, the king shrimp butterfly is perfectly cooked, and the lobster is simply amazing.”October 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Delicious seafood on a terrace facing the marina. Can't be fresher: just select your fish and seafood from the daily catch, or let Karim guide you and prepare the perfect mixed grill according to your taste, budget and appetite. Everything was grilled to perfection and served with tasty potatoes and vegetables.”
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“Delicious seafood on a terrace facing the marina. Can't be fresher: just select your fish and seafood from the daily catch, or let Karim guide you and prepare the perfect mixed grill according to your taste, budget and appetite. Everything was grilled to perfection and served with tasty potatoes and vegetables.”November 2025
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Sea food bucket Net +1
“Food is good that exceed our expectation thanks to Kareem who recommend us this sea food bucket.”
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“Food is good that exceed our expectation thanks to Kareem who recommend us this sea food bucket.”August 2026
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Seafood boil Net +1
“Wow! We ordered the seafood boil for one and it was delicious.”
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“Wow! We ordered the seafood boil for one and it was delicious.”November 2024
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Seafood paella Net +1
“The seafood is fresh! Had the seafood paella. It was good.”
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“The seafood is fresh! Had the seafood paella. It was good.”April 2025
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Shrimp pasta in wbite sauce Net +1
“Second meal was shrimp pasta in wbite sauce and it was also great. It was very filling and a bit bland when we've already eaten a lot so it's worth making something to beat the taste.”
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“Second meal was shrimp pasta in wbite sauce and it was also great. It was very filling and a bit bland when we've already eaten a lot so it's worth making something to beat the taste.”January 2023
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Stone crabs Net +1
“Stone crabs are easy to shell comparing to other places and everything is very fresh!”
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“Stone crabs are easy to shell comparing to other places and everything is very fresh!”December 2024
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White fish in cre sauce with potatoes Net +1
“Full of flavors, try garlic shrimps, white fish in cre sauce with potatoes and baked seafood pot with cream were amazing.”
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“Full of flavors, try garlic shrimps, white fish in cre sauce with potatoes and baked seafood pot with cream were amazing.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Fish. Ask to see the daily catch and discuss the cooking method before ordering; reviews describe grilled, baked and sauced preparations.
Try Grilled. Grilled sea bream is a repeatedly useful recommendation, with one diner praising its lemon-and-oil flavour and plentiful meat.
Share Portions. Consider sharing or planning leftovers: one seafood boil ordered for one was too large to finish in the restaurant.
Check Availability. Confirm that a requested dish is available before settling on it, since one reviewer found shrimp kofte unavailable after ordering.
Pick Seating. Choose outdoor seating for the Marina view, but bear in mind one reviewer noticed smoke in the outdoor area.
Late Visit. For a later dinner, one review reports opening hours extending to 2am.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina Promenade
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Quality Inconsistency
One diner reported cold soup and cold meals, with stomach problems afterwards; this sharply contrasts with the many fresher-food reviews.
Cleanliness Concern
A review specifically reported flies and described the restaurant as unclean, an important caution despite the otherwise positive feedback.
Slow Service
One visit involved slow service, and the requested shrimp kofte was unavailable when ordered.
Outdoor Smoke
Outdoor diners have mentioned smoke as a drawback alongside the otherwise appealing Marina view.
Mild Flavours
One reviewer found the fish and shrimp lacking flavour, so diners wanting strongly seasoned seafood may want to ask about preparation.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100aed
very full and healthy meal
“The point is it was very good, very unpretentious, and only 100aed for a very full and healthy meal”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Aroos Al Bahar is an Egyptian-style seafood restaurant on Dubai Marina where you can choose fish or shellfish and have it grilled, baked in white sauce or finished in another preparation. The daily-catch format makes it more hands-on than a standard seafood menu, while the outdoor Marina Walk seating supplies the main setting draw. The strongest review pattern is fresh, generously portioned seafood.
Grilled sea bream, grilled sea bass, seafood soup, seafood paella and seafood boil all receive specific praise. The seafood boil for one was large enough to require leftovers, and several diners describe the restaurant as good value for the Marina. Complimentary pita and small sides are mentioned, as are fruit or watermelon at the end of some meals.
The atmosphere is casual and traditional rather than polished or luxurious. Staff are often praised for explaining the fish and helping with choices, but service has not been flawless: one visit was slow, a requested shrimp kofte was unavailable, and another reviewer reported cold food, flies and subsequent stomach problems. Outdoor seating can also involve smoke.
It is worth confirming dish availability and choosing your seating before ordering; one review also says the restaurant stays open until 2am.