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Bob's Fish & Chips
Dubai Marina
Bob’s Fish & Chips is an eat-in restaurant and takeaway counter in Dubai Marina serving British-style seafood alongside broader comfort-food options. The classic draw is cod and chips, while reviews also point to generous seafood platters and a menu that includes burgers, salads and Caribbean dishes.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
627 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Haddock Classic
Haddock with proper chips and mushy peas is another strong choice, with one visitor calling it heavenly.
Seafood Platters
The seafood platter has been described as fresh, flavourful and perfectly cooked, making it a useful sharing option.
Generous Portions
Several reviews describe substantial servings; one regular chips portion was large enough for two people to share.
Welcoming Room
Diners describe a relaxed, well-maintained space with welcoming, attentive staff and an easygoing atmosphere.
British Touches
UK-style details such as mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce and British soft drinks help recreate a familiar chippy experience.
Tips for a Better Visit
Dine In. Choose eat-in for battered fish and chips when possible; one reviewer felt delivery made the fries soggy and fish hard.
Share Portions. If you are eating lightly, consider sharing: a regular chips portion was described as big enough for two.
Add Extras. Check which accompaniments are included before ordering; tartare sauce was included, while mushy peas and other extras cost more.
Use Valet. For drivers, a review mentions free valet parking in the basement, which avoids leaving the car in the heat.
Allow Time. If ordering delivery, build in plenty of time and keep the phone nearby; several customers reported long waits and unanswered calls.
Try Haggis. For something beyond the usual fish, haggis balls received an unusually enthusiastic review and were singled out as a standout.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina, Dream Tower 2 - Dream Tower 2 Shop Number 4 - Al Hubob St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Delivery reliability is a serious concern, with reports of orders taking two to more than four hours or being marked delivered before arrival.
Cold Arrivals
Some delayed deliveries arrived cold, dry or inedible, and customers reported difficulty reaching the restaurant for updates.
Inconsistent Cooking
Food quality varies: one diner found the fish dry with rock-hard batter, while another reported overcooked fish that could not be eaten.
High Prices
A two-cod meal with calamari, sausage and drinks was reported to cost over AED 300, with the reviewer finding the quality poor value.
Doner Issues
The doner has drawn complaints about dry meat, overpowering sauce and a filling that fell apart while eating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25aed each
soft drink cans
“Also note that their soft drink cans are extortionately priced at 25aed each 🥴😵💫”Google review · September 2021
140 dirhams
1 fish and 11 shrimp and a kilogram of potatoes
“We paid 140 dirhams for 1 fish and 11 shrimp and a kilogram of potatoes”Google review · January 2020
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The Bottom Line
Bob’s Fish & Chips is a casual Dubai Marina spot for British-style comfort food, with eat-in and takeaway service. The main reason to consider it is the cod and chips: several diners describe flaky fish, crisp thin batter and chunky chips that work best when served hot. Haddock with mushy peas is another well-liked order, while seafood platters provide a more substantial option for sharing.
The menu goes beyond fish. Reviews mention chicken doner, Caribbean dishes, burgers, salads, battered chips and unusual extras such as haggis balls and fried pizza. Portions can be generous; one regular chips serving was considered large enough for two, and a large fish-and-chips set was said to suit two people.
Eat in if you can. Delivery reviews are sharply mixed, with reports of two- to four-hour waits, unanswered calls, wrong addresses and food arriving cold or dry. Freshly fried items also lost their texture in transit.
Prices are not universally seen as good value: one order of two cod meals, calamari, sausage and drinks exceeded AED 300, while a soft-drink can was reported at AED 25. Drivers may find the mentioned basement valet useful.