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Blue Door by Delano
Bluewaters Island
Blue Door by Delano is a Mediterranean restaurant in Bluewaters Island focused on coastal Anatolian cuisine. Reviews point to a leafy garden setting, well-executed Turkish dishes such as Adana and Beyti kebabs, and attentive help with dietary questions.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
103 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Turkish dishes
Adana and Beyti kebabs, mezze, pide and Turkish desserts are among the dishes reviewers specifically enjoyed.
Strong service
Many diners describe the service as attentive and professional, including staff who explained dishes clearly and noticed when plates needed attention.
Allergy care
One family said the team handled their son's sesame allergy carefully, while another review praised staff for answering detailed allergy questions.
Table cocktails
Cocktails made live at the table were described as a highlight, and garden drinks were also praised during a late-night visit.
Event hosting
A private booking for a special event was praised for warm, attentive service from start to finish.
What to Eat at Blue Door by Delano 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 Blue Door by Delano, 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 Blue Door by Delano got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Adana Net +2
“The Adana Kebab was delicious, though the quality of the bread could have been improved.”
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“The Adana Kebab was delicious, though the quality of the bread could have been improved.”May 2025
“The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. We enjoyed a selection of fresh mezze, calamari, pide, Beyti, Adana and every bite was exceptional.”June 2025
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Calamari Net +2
“As for the food, every dish was simply beautiful. We enjoyed the calamari, the cured sea bass, the marinated chicken, and a delicious lamb dish—all prepared with such care and full of incredible flavors.”
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“As for the food, every dish was simply beautiful. We enjoyed the calamari, the cured sea bass, the marinated chicken, and a delicious lamb dish—all prepared with such care and full of incredible flavors.”February 2025
“The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. We enjoyed a selection of fresh mezze, calamari, pide, Beyti, Adana and every bite was exceptional.”June 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Baiti kebabs Net +1
“Adana and Baiti kebabs were good.”
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“Adana and Baiti kebabs were good.”July 2025
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Beyti Net +1
“The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. We enjoyed a selection of fresh mezze, calamari, pide, Beyti, Adana and every bite was exceptional.”
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“The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. We enjoyed a selection of fresh mezze, calamari, pide, Beyti, Adana and every bite was exceptional.”June 2025
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Cherry berry Net +1
“The drinks menu includes five mocktails, with the refreshing cherry berry being a standout.”
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“The drinks menu includes five mocktails, with the refreshing cherry berry being a standout.”May 2025
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Chocolate soufflé Net +1
“A highlight was the chocolate soufflé which was insane.”
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“A highlight was the chocolate soufflé which was insane.”June 2025
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Cured sea bass Net +1
“As for the food, every dish was simply beautiful. We enjoyed the calamari, the cured sea bass, the marinated chicken, and a delicious lamb dish—all prepared with such care and full of incredible flavors.”
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“As for the food, every dish was simply beautiful. We enjoyed the calamari, the cured sea bass, the marinated chicken, and a delicious lamb dish—all prepared with such care and full of incredible flavors.”February 2025
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Gavurdagi salad Net +1
“We tried the Gavurdagi salad, beetroot, and seabass as starters, followed by lamb and shrimp as main courses, and finished with rice pudding for dessert. Every dish was absolutely top-notch!”
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“We tried the Gavurdagi salad, beetroot, and seabass as starters, followed by lamb and shrimp as main courses, and finished with rice pudding for dessert. Every dish was absolutely top-notch!”January 2025
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Katmer Net +1
“Good Hospitality, Katmer is a must try dessert from Blue Door, and the service from Ankit was excellent.He explained all the food well, and the service was fabulous.”
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“Good Hospitality, Katmer is a must try dessert from Blue Door, and the service from Ankit was excellent.He explained all the food well, and the service was fabulous.”August 2025
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Marinated chicken Net +1
“As for the food, every dish was simply beautiful. We enjoyed the calamari, the cured sea bass, the marinated chicken, and a delicious lamb dish—all prepared with such care and full of incredible flavors.”
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“As for the food, every dish was simply beautiful. We enjoyed the calamari, the cured sea bass, the marinated chicken, and a delicious lamb dish—all prepared with such care and full of incredible flavors.”February 2025
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Pide Net +1
“The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. We enjoyed a selection of fresh mezze, calamari, pide, Beyti, Adana and every bite was exceptional.”
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“The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. We enjoyed a selection of fresh mezze, calamari, pide, Beyti, Adana and every bite was exceptional.”June 2025
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Pumpkin dessert Net +1
“The pumpkin dessert was a delightful surprise, consisting of caramelized pumpkin served with fresh yogurt, nuts, and ice cream.”
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“The pumpkin dessert was a delightful surprise, consisting of caramelized pumpkin served with fresh yogurt, nuts, and ice cream.”May 2025
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Rice pudding Net +1
“We tried the Gavurdagi salad, beetroot, and seabass as starters, followed by lamb and shrimp as main courses, and finished with rice pudding for dessert. Every dish was absolutely top-notch!”
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“We tried the Gavurdagi salad, beetroot, and seabass as starters, followed by lamb and shrimp as main courses, and finished with rice pudding for dessert. Every dish was absolutely top-notch!”January 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken skewers Net −1
“The main course (Adana Kebab/chicken skewers/lamb chops) were super disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The main course (Adana Kebab/chicken skewers/lamb chops) were super disappointing.”September 2025
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Lamb chops Net −1
“The main course (Adana Kebab/chicken skewers/lamb chops) were super disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The main course (Adana Kebab/chicken skewers/lamb chops) were super disappointing.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Katmer. Order the Katmer dessert if you want a specifically recommended sweet; one reviewer called it a must-try.
Choose outdoors. When the weather is pleasant, consider the outdoor tables for garden greenery and the sound of waves nearby.
Check breakfast. If visiting for breakfast, allow extra time and confirm the egg dishes' timing, as one diner reported a late delivery and slow service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Delano Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Common Concerns
Breakfast issues
One breakfast visit was disappointing: the eggs were left uneaten and arrived after the rest of the meal.
High pricing
A breakfast reviewer felt the bill was expensive relative to the food and service received.
Food inconsistency
One diner found the appetizers tasteless and was disappointed by the Adana kebab, chicken skewers and lamb chops.
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The Bottom Line
Blue Door by Delano is a coastal Anatolian restaurant in Bluewaters Island, with indoor dining and a garden terrace that gives the meal a more relaxed, destination-like setting. Reviews make it especially appealing for an evening meal, a romantic dinner or a small celebration, rather than treating it as a quick casual stop. The menu highlights Turkish and Mediterranean flavours.
Reviewers enjoyed Adana and Beyti kebabs, fresh mezze, pide, calamari and octopus, while desserts including Katmer, pumpkin dessert, rice pudding and chocolate soufflé received particular praise. Live-at-the-table cocktails were another memorable feature, and the Raki & Mezze experience was specifically recommended. Service is a major strength in the feedback: diners describe attentive explanations, warm hospitality and careful handling of a sesame allergy.
The garden can be especially pleasant when the weather is mild; one visitor heard waves from the nearby beach, and outdoor heaters were available in winter. There is one notable caution. A breakfast visit involved poorly received eggs, late delivery and slow service, while another diner found the Turkish dishes disappointing.
Prices were also described as expensive in that breakfast review, so checking the current menu and timing may be sensible before booking.