Attentive service
Service is repeatedly described as warm, polite and attentive, with staff explaining dishes and helping guests choose.
Dubai Marina
Blue Jade is an Asian restaurant in Dubai Marina, combining Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese influences in an elegant setting. Reviews point to it for dishes such as Japanese Black Cod and authentic-tasting Pad Thai, with cocktails and attentive service adding to the occasion.
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Service is repeatedly described as warm, polite and attentive, with staff explaining dishes and helping guests choose.
The menu brings together Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese influences, with several reviews praising the balance and authenticity of dishes.
Japanese Black Cod, Pad Thai, beef noodles, duck salad and Ginger Lotus sea bass all receive specific praise in reviews.
Dim lighting, contemporary Asian decoration and a relaxed atmosphere make the restaurant a natural choice for date nights and anniversaries.
Reviews highlight well-made cocktails, good drinks and a useful selection of alcohol-free options.
Outdoor seating is described as chilled, with views towards the Marina or Dubai Eye.
Anniversary and birthday visits included thoughtful touches such as rose petals, a card, cake and complimentary dessert.
One review specifically reports that parking can be validated, which is useful when arriving by car.
These items at Blue Jade got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“I particularly liked black cod, papaya salad and eel sushi.”
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“I particularly liked black cod, papaya salad and eel sushi.”January 2023
“The food was excellent: the cucumber roll was spot on, the edamame tasty, the Pad Thai tasted authentically Thai, and the Japanese Black Cod was simply perfect.”November 2025
“Must order chicken/seafood pancake, Steak Cubes and Miso Soup if you are not going for the brunch option or drunch option.”
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“Must order chicken/seafood pancake, Steak Cubes and Miso Soup if you are not going for the brunch option or drunch option.”August 2021
“We had the edamame, miso soup which was massive and had tons of tofu and enoki and shimeji mushrooms compared to the tiny miso soups you get in Japan and UK where I have ordered it.”November 2023
“Whether it's sushi, rolls, soups, pad thai, meat or fish, we always liked it, even small children (1.5 and 5 years old).”
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“Whether it's sushi, rolls, soups, pad thai, meat or fish, we always liked it, even small children (1.5 and 5 years old).”June 2024
“The food was excellent: the cucumber roll was spot on, the edamame tasty, the Pad Thai tasted authentically Thai, and the Japanese Black Cod was simply perfect.”November 2025
“Went for the dim sum dinner.you get a steam selection a fried selection and dessert...the banana sojo was brilliant.”
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“Went for the dim sum dinner.you get a steam selection a fried selection and dessert...the banana sojo was brilliant.”July 2019
“"Fried Rice" and "Beef Bell Pepper" were very good.”
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“"Fried Rice" and "Beef Bell Pepper" were very good.”October 2022
“Delicious asian cuisine , my fav was beef noodles , really good cocktails and drinks .”
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“Delicious asian cuisine , my fav was beef noodles , really good cocktails and drinks .”December 2024
“The best thing was some kind of beef wrapped in a leaf. That was freaking good!”
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“The best thing was some kind of beef wrapped in a leaf. That was freaking good!”December 2025
“We ordered the California roll sushi and prawn dumplings for starters. These were very good and service was prompt.”
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“We ordered the California roll sushi and prawn dumplings for starters. These were very good and service was prompt.”January 2022
“Chicken Siu Mai was my favourite.”
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“Chicken Siu Mai was my favourite.”November 2023
“Of special note, the Vietnamese spring rolls, the coconut prawns, and the signature Ginger Lotus sea bass that had a light and refreshing texture and a unique flavour that has to be tried!”
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“Of special note, the Vietnamese spring rolls, the coconut prawns, and the signature Ginger Lotus sea bass that had a light and refreshing texture and a unique flavour that has to be tried!”August 2020
“The food was excellent: the cucumber roll was spot on, the edamame tasty, the Pad Thai tasted authentically Thai, and the Japanese Black Cod was simply perfect.”
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“The food was excellent: the cucumber roll was spot on, the edamame tasty, the Pad Thai tasted authentically Thai, and the Japanese Black Cod was simply perfect.”November 2025
“Went for the dim sum dinner.you get a steam selection a fried selection and dessert...the banana sojo was brilliant.”
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“Went for the dim sum dinner.you get a steam selection a fried selection and dessert...the banana sojo was brilliant.”July 2019
“It was the best duck salad I ever tried in my live. So delicious. Highly recommend it”
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“It was the best duck salad I ever tried in my live. So delicious. Highly recommend it”December 2024
“The food was excellent: the cucumber roll was spot on, the edamame tasty, the Pad Thai tasted authentically Thai, and the Japanese Black Cod was simply perfect.”
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“The food was excellent: the cucumber roll was spot on, the edamame tasty, the Pad Thai tasted authentically Thai, and the Japanese Black Cod was simply perfect.”November 2025
“I particularly liked black cod, papaya salad and eel sushi.”
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“I particularly liked black cod, papaya salad and eel sushi.”January 2023
“Had the ginger sea bass 😍”
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“Had the ginger sea bass 😍”July 2020
“Would recommend green Thai curry and spicy tuna sushi.”
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“Would recommend green Thai curry and spicy tuna sushi.”September 2024
“At blue jade there is a talented team that cook with emotions tonight the chef took us a fusion world of taste we tried a large set menu you can’t forget a must try soon at ritz Carlton Dubai blue jade pan Asian restaurant is the best good service and excellent experience with beautiful people will be back soon”
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“At blue jade there is a talented team that cook with emotions tonight the chef took us a fusion world of taste we tried a large set menu you can’t forget a must try soon at ritz Carlton Dubai blue jade pan Asian restaurant is the best good service and excellent experience with beautiful people will be back soon”May 2023
“The starter "Meat Ball" was also another item in reoder list.”
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“The starter "Meat Ball" was also another item in reoder list.”October 2022
“I particularly liked black cod, papaya salad and eel sushi.”
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“I particularly liked black cod, papaya salad and eel sushi.”January 2023
“We ordered the California roll sushi and prawn dumplings for starters. These were very good and service was prompt.”
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“We ordered the California roll sushi and prawn dumplings for starters. These were very good and service was prompt.”January 2022
“The starter "Rice Roll With Lobster" was a surprise to us and the taste was so good that we re-ordered multiple times.”
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“The starter "Rice Roll With Lobster" was a surprise to us and the taste was so good that we re-ordered multiple times.”October 2022
“The food, service and atmosphere at Blue Jade’s Saigon Social brunch was a cut above.”
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“The food, service and atmosphere at Blue Jade’s Saigon Social brunch was a cut above.”April 2023
“Must order chicken/seafood pancake, Steak Cubes and Miso Soup if you are not going for the brunch option or drunch option.”
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“Must order chicken/seafood pancake, Steak Cubes and Miso Soup if you are not going for the brunch option or drunch option.”August 2021
“Of special note, the Vietnamese spring rolls, the coconut prawns, and the signature Ginger Lotus sea bass that had a light and refreshing texture and a unique flavour that has to be tried!”
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“Of special note, the Vietnamese spring rolls, the coconut prawns, and the signature Ginger Lotus sea bass that had a light and refreshing texture and a unique flavour that has to be tried!”August 2020
“Would recommend green Thai curry and spicy tuna sushi.”
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“Would recommend green Thai curry and spicy tuna sushi.”September 2024
“Must order chicken/seafood pancake, Steak Cubes and Miso Soup if you are not going for the brunch option or drunch option.”
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“Must order chicken/seafood pancake, Steak Cubes and Miso Soup if you are not going for the brunch option or drunch option.”August 2021
“I had steamed sea bass which was in a nice lotus leaf and had a Thai tamarind flavour.”
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“I had steamed sea bass which was in a nice lotus leaf and had a Thai tamarind flavour.”November 2023
“My mum had Vietnamese fried rice which she liked.”
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“My mum had Vietnamese fried rice which she liked.”November 2023
“Of special note, the Vietnamese spring rolls, the coconut prawns, and the signature Ginger Lotus sea bass that had a light and refreshing texture and a unique flavour that has to be tried!”
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“Of special note, the Vietnamese spring rolls, the coconut prawns, and the signature Ginger Lotus sea bass that had a light and refreshing texture and a unique flavour that has to be tried!”August 2020
“Food in the other hand was nothing to write home about. Disappointed by my beef Pho.”
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“Food in the other hand was nothing to write home about. Disappointed by my beef Pho.”October 2023
“Then we did Chicken Cashew nut and vietnamese fried rice. The chicken was dry and the curry was pretty insipid. The fried rice was average.”
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“Then we did Chicken Cashew nut and vietnamese fried rice. The chicken was dry and the curry was pretty insipid. The fried rice was average.”January 2022
“The "Pho" was the most disappointed in the list, which was too salty and tasted not so authentic.”
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“The "Pho" was the most disappointed in the list, which was too salty and tasted not so authentic.”October 2022
“Kids menu offers sashimi, which sounds great but it’s 3 transparent slices of salmon and a portion of steamed rice without any flavor (no vinegar rice).”
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“Kids menu offers sashimi, which sounds great but it’s 3 transparent slices of salmon and a portion of steamed rice without any flavor (no vinegar rice).”October 2023
Ask recommendations. Ask the team to guide your order: one review says the menu is broad and staff helped assemble a successful meal.
Try Black Cod. Put the Japanese Black Cod on your shortlist; it was specifically called perfect alongside an authentically Thai-tasting Pad Thai.
Skip Pho. If you are choosing cautiously, consider skipping the Pho because two reviews found it salty, disappointing or not authentic.
Book outside. Request an outdoor table if you want a more relaxed setting and a view over the Marina.
Check packages. For brunch, confirm the package details before booking; one review reported 350 AED with cocktails and bubbly included.
Plan celebrations. Mention an anniversary or birthday when booking: reviews describe personalised cards, rose petals, cake and complimentary desserts.
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One family review found the fixed sushi and dim sum dinner basic, with sushi that could be found elsewhere.
A review of the endless dim sum, sushi and rolls found none of the sampled dishes tasty.
Pho is a recurring weak point in the feedback, described as too salty or disappointing rather than authentic.
One brunch review felt the value for money did not fully match expectations, despite praising the staff.
Some diners found the food unremarkable, including a review that said nothing on the menu felt especially special.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
cocktails and bubbly
“We cannot fault the experience, it was top quality and value for money (350 AED) for cocktails and bubbly included”Google review · August 2021
The Bottom Line
Blue Jade is an Asian restaurant in Dubai Marina with a polished, softly lit setting and a menu that crosses Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese influences. You can come for an à la carte dinner, cocktails, or event-style experiences such as Saigon Social and evening brunches. The strongest dish mentions include Japanese Black Cod, Pad Thai, Chicken Siu Mai and the Ginger Lotus sea bass.
The restaurant suits date nights, anniversaries and family meals. Reviews describe contemporary Asian décor, outdoor tables with Marina or Dubai Eye views, and thoughtful celebration details including rose petals, cards, cakes and complimentary desserts. Portions were called generous in one detailed review, and validated parking was also mentioned.
Service is the clearest consistent strength: diners describe staff as polite, welcoming, quick and willing to explain the menu. Drinks receive good feedback too, including cocktails and alcohol-free choices. If you are ordering selectively, ask for recommendations and consider the Black Cod or Pad Thai.
Pho is the main caution, with reviews calling it too salty or not authentic, while feedback on fixed sushi and dim sum ranges from enjoyable to very disappointing. Prices were described as moderate for Dubai, though one brunch guest felt the value did not fully meet expectations.