Aylla Seafood Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى أيلا للبحريات

Name: Aylla Seafood Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى أيلا للبحريات
Address: Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971557334508

Deira

Seafood restaurant Closed 0 557 334 508

Aylla is a seafood restaurant and cafe in Deira’s Waterfront Market, where you can select fresh fish and have it cooked to your preference. Reviews highlight the seafood platter, charcoal-grilled fish and a relaxed seaside setting suited to family meals or a longer cafe visit.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

4,339 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Selection

You can personally select fish at the market and choose how it is prepared, including grilled or fried options.

Cooking Quality

Reviews specifically praise the grilled fish, grilled shrimp and fried Sultan Ibrahim for balancing crisp exteriors with tender meat.

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What to Eat at Aylla Seafood Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى أيلا للبحريات

These items at Aylla Seafood Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى أيلا للبحريات got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Calamari Net +2

“All was delicious: fried shrimps and calamari perfectly crispy.”
Hummus Net +2

“We tried the hummus and mutabbal, and both were absolutely delicious fresh, creamy, and full of authentic flavor.”
Mutabbal Net +2

“the hummus is exceptional and mutabbal and the baba ghannouj even the salad wich was something fresh and good, even the olive oil the used is of an authentic high quality type.”
Sea bass Net +2

“We ordered the fresh lobster with cheese, seabass, and calamari, and everything was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the difference with the oven and charcoal grill preparation—the smokiness added such a great layer of flavor to the fresh seafood. The lobster was tender and rich, and the seabass was moist and delicious.”
Seafood platter Net +2

“I tried the seafood platter, and it was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was clearly prepared with care. The seafood was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Arabic salad Net +1

“We chose fish (two types and two ways of cooking), lobster grilled with garlic sauce, shrimp with red sauce, rice with shrimp and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious. Also get their lemonade with mint. Thanks for a great lunch experience.”
Aylla special meal Net +1

“We ordered the Aylla Special Meal, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was very generous and easily enough for 3–4 people. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, including the lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, sea bass, supreme fish, Sultan Ibrahim, and the other seafood selections. The seafood was cooked perfectly, keeping its natural taste and freshness while being well-seasoned.”
Baba ghannouj Net +1

“the hummus is exceptional and mutabbal and the baba ghannouj even the salad wich was something fresh and good, even the olive oil the used is of an authentic high quality type.”
Baby shrimp grilled Net +1

“I especially loved the baby shrimp grilled and the Egyptian butterfly-style shrimp; both were simply delicious and cooked to perfection.”
Cheesy creamy lobster Net +1

“The Cheesy Creamy Lobster is an absolute must-try—it was hands down the best! Rich, creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.”
Chicken alfredo pasta Net +1

“We also ordered the Chicken Burger and Chicken Alfredo Pasta, and both were excellent. The chicken burger was juicy with fresh ingredients, while the Alfredo pasta was rich, creamy, and cooked just right.”
Chicken burger Net +1

“We also ordered the Chicken Burger and Chicken Alfredo Pasta, and both were excellent. The chicken burger was juicy with fresh ingredients, while the Alfredo pasta was rich, creamy, and cooked just right.”
Crab Net +1

“We ordered the Aylla Special Meal, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was very generous and easily enough for 3–4 people. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, including the lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, sea bass, supreme fish, Sultan Ibrahim, and the other seafood selections. The seafood was cooked perfectly, keeping its natural taste and freshness while being well-seasoned.”
Eggplant moutabbal Net +1

“We also ordered the fresh fattoush, which was made with crisp vegetables, the perfect amount of olive oil, and pomegranate, along with the eggplant moutabbal, which was prepared exactly as it should be.”
Egyptian butterfly-style shrimp Net +1

“I especially loved the baby shrimp grilled and the Egyptian butterfly-style shrimp; both were simply delicious and cooked to perfection.”
Falafel Net +1

“The fish meal was absolutely flavorful delicious, with some Falafel and enjoying very good sheesha afterward was the perfect way to relax.”
Fish in lemon sauce Net +1

“Prawns and fish in lemon sauce were great.”
Fish meal Net +1

“The fish meal was absolutely flavorful delicious, with some Falafel and enjoying very good sheesha afterward was the perfect way to relax.”
Fresh fattoush Net +1

“We also ordered the fresh fattoush, which was made with crisp vegetables, the perfect amount of olive oil, and pomegranate, along with the eggplant moutabbal, which was prepared exactly as it should be.”
Fresh lobster with cheese Net +1

“We ordered the fresh lobster with cheese, seabass, and calamari, and everything was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the difference with the oven and charcoal grill preparation—the smokiness added such a great layer of flavor to the fresh seafood. The lobster was tender and rich, and the seabass was moist and delicious.”
Fresh shrimp Net +1

“Fresh and delicious seafood! I really enjoyed the sea bream and the fresh shrimp. Everything was well cooked and full of flavor.”
Fried calamari Net +1

“The grilled fish is made just right and the grilled shrimps are really one of the best I tried and the fried calamari is another story with the last but not the least the friend sultan Ibrahim which is made in a way that keep it crispy from outside without compromising the tenderness of the meat inside.”
Fried shrimps Net +1

“All was delicious: fried shrimps and calamari perfectly crispy.”
Grilled sea bream Net +1

“The grilled sea bream had a very tasty seasoning.”
Grilled shrimps Net +1

“The grilled fish is made just right and the grilled shrimps are really one of the best I tried and the fried calamari is another story with the last but not the least the friend sultan Ibrahim which is made in a way that keep it crispy from outside without compromising the tenderness of the meat inside.”
Hazelnut chocolate cake Net +1

“And that hazelnut chocolate cake? Seriously amazing!”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“We had an iftar buffet here. Everything was superb, & hosting was excellent.”
Jumbo shrimp Net +1

“We ordered the Aylla Special Meal, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was very generous and easily enough for 3–4 people. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, including the lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, sea bass, supreme fish, Sultan Ibrahim, and the other seafood selections. The seafood was cooked perfectly, keeping its natural taste and freshness while being well-seasoned.”
Lobster Net +1

“We ordered the Aylla Special Meal, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was very generous and easily enough for 3–4 people. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, including the lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, sea bass, supreme fish, Sultan Ibrahim, and the other seafood selections. The seafood was cooked perfectly, keeping its natural taste and freshness while being well-seasoned.”
Lobster grilled with garlic sauce Net +1

“We chose fish (two types and two ways of cooking), lobster grilled with garlic sauce, shrimp with red sauce, rice with shrimp and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious. Also get their lemonade with mint. Thanks for a great lunch experience.”
Lobster thermidor Net +1

“The food itself was amazing with a variety of different tastes, we had the lobster thermidor, the sultan Ibrahim cooked with charcoal, and the creamy seafood soup. All tasted phenomenal and specifically the soup was amazing”
Muscles sauteed in lemon garlic and coriander sauce Net +1

“I also order muscles sauteed in lemon garlic and coriander sauce. It was tasty but I had better.”
Prawns Net +1

“Prawns and fish in lemon sauce were great.”
Red seafood soup Net +1

“I order the red seafood soup (not the creamy one) it was delicious and seafood cooked to perfection.”
Rice with shrimp Net +1

“We chose fish (two types and two ways of cooking), lobster grilled with garlic sauce, shrimp with red sauce, rice with shrimp and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious. Also get their lemonade with mint. Thanks for a great lunch experience.”
Salmon Net +1

“I had ordered tuna and it was prepared perfectly, the same for salmon.”
Sea bream Net +1

“Fresh and delicious seafood! I really enjoyed the sea bream and the fresh shrimp. Everything was well cooked and full of flavor.”
Shrimp with red sauce Net +1

“We chose fish (two types and two ways of cooking), lobster grilled with garlic sauce, shrimp with red sauce, rice with shrimp and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious. Also get their lemonade with mint. Thanks for a great lunch experience.”
Sultan ibrahim Net +1

“We ordered the Aylla Special Meal, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was very generous and easily enough for 3–4 people. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, including the lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, sea bass, supreme fish, Sultan Ibrahim, and the other seafood selections. The seafood was cooked perfectly, keeping its natural taste and freshness while being well-seasoned.”
Supreme fish Net +1

“We ordered the Aylla Special Meal, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was very generous and easily enough for 3–4 people. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, including the lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, sea bass, supreme fish, Sultan Ibrahim, and the other seafood selections. The seafood was cooked perfectly, keeping its natural taste and freshness while being well-seasoned.”
The creamy seafood soup Net +1

“The food itself was amazing with a variety of different tastes, we had the lobster thermidor, the sultan Ibrahim cooked with charcoal, and the creamy seafood soup. All tasted phenomenal and specifically the soup was amazing”
The sultan ibrahim cooked with charcoal Net +1

“The food itself was amazing with a variety of different tastes, we had the lobster thermidor, the sultan Ibrahim cooked with charcoal, and the creamy seafood soup. All tasted phenomenal and specifically the soup was amazing”
Tuna Net +1

“I had ordered tuna and it was prepared perfectly, the same for salmon.”

Drinks 2

Lemonade with mint Net +1

“We chose fish (two types and two ways of cooking), lobster grilled with garlic sauce, shrimp with red sauce, rice with shrimp and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious. Also get their lemonade with mint. Thanks for a great lunch experience.”
Moroccan tea Net +1

“Cafe: Absolutely loved the Moroccan Tea and Sheesha. The service was amazing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Call Ahead. Contact the restaurant before an iftar buffet visit to reduce the chance of inconvenience.

Try Sunset. Arrive around sunset if you want to make the most of the water view.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Waterfront Market

Corniche Deira - Deira, Dubai

0 557 334 508

Mon	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Buffet

One Ramadan buffet visit was described as involving bad smells and undercooked shrimp, despite other positive buffet feedback.

Bill Check

A customer said extra hot water was charged at the same price as a full pot of tea.

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The Bottom Line

Aylla is a seafood restaurant and cafe in Deira’s Waterfront Market built around a cook-your-catch-style visit. You can select fish from the market and ask for it grilled or fried, while the menu also includes prepared dishes such as the seafood platter, Cheesy Creamy Lobster and creamy seafood soup. The Aylla Special Meal is a useful group option: one review found it generous enough for three to four people, with lobster, crab, shrimp, sea bass and several fish selections.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a clean, spacious, family-friendly interior beside the water, with sunset views and pleasant winter outdoor seating. Shisha, Moroccan tea, refreshing drinks and occasional football screenings make it easy to turn dinner into a longer evening.

The hummus, mutabbal, baba ghannouj and salads also receive more attention than the usual afterthought treatment. There are a few practical cautions. The restaurant can be busy, and one visit involved missed orders; bringing your own market fish may also mean a separate cleaning charge and a wait of more than 30 minutes.

One customer was charged 149 per person for a Ramadan buffet and reported bad smells and undercooked shrimp, although another iftar review was very positive. Calling ahead and checking the bill are sensible.