Bull & Bear DIFC

Name: Bull & Bear DIFC
Address: Burj Daman - Floor 18 - Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145159888

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Restaurant Closed 04 515 9888

Bull & Bear DIFC is a refined steakhouse and signature restaurant in DIFC, set on Level 18 of the Waldorf Astoria. Reviews point to carefully cooked steaks, memorable Sunday roasts and Burj Khalifa views, with an atmosphere that suits celebrations as well as business meals.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

855 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Steaks

Steaks are repeatedly praised for accurate cooking, including shared chateaubriand and a perfectly cooked Wagyu ribeye.

Sunday Roast

The Sunday roast delivers generous portions and strong execution, from 24-hour lamb shoulder to a horseradish Yorkshire pudding.

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What to Eat at Bull & Bear DIFC

These items at Bull & Bear DIFC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Sunday roast Net +3

“We’ve visited Bull and Bear twice now for Sunday roast. The first time, the food was absolutely exceptional – we were blown away by the depth of flavour in every element of the meal. I especially love the sharing-style presentation, which adds a lovely, communal feel to the experience. On our second visit, the food was still of good quality, but the restaurant was noticeably busier, and it felt like the flavours were tailored more towards catering for a higher volume of orders.”
Beef tartare Net +2

“-follow on with starters, tiger prawns with a beautiful broth. The other, a beef tartare served and wrapped in a leaf, absolutely sensational.”
Broccolini Net +2

“: Broccolini - it’ll Do. Perhaps the right dish needs to be paired with it to shine.”
Lamb chop Net +2

“: Lamb Chop - Great cook, balanced Dish”

Honorable mentions (38)

24 Hour cooked shoulder of lamb Net +1

“For my main dish, I ordered the 24 hour cooked shoulder of lamb. It was tender, soft, and thoroughly cooked with rich flavors. The pomegranate molasses added a sweet flavor to balance the fat. The assorted sides were plentiful and generous in their portion sizes.”
Atlantic cod Net +1

“For mains, we had the Atlantic cod with red Thai curry and finger lime, the Picanha – MB5 Sanchoku Wagyu with black garlic and za’atar hollandaise, and added the Wagyu beef Wellington carved tableside (supplement AED 450). Every bite was indulgent and memorable — perfectly cooked, expertly seasoned, and beautifully plated.”
Australian wagyu flank Net +1

“: the Australian Wagyu Flank - good cook and sauce pairing.”
Baked ny cheesecake with cherries Net +1

“After the roast, I elected to try one of their desserts. I went for the Baked NY cheesecake with cherries. It was rich, light, creamy, and the cherry puree added a kick of mesmerizing flavor.”
Bull & bear burger Net +1

“We had the Glazed Roasted Baby Chicken and the Bull & Bear Burger, and both were outstanding—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Business lunch set Net +1

“Wow amazing!! We came during lunch and got their business lunch set, which is a steep discount on the main menu. Super worthwhile. Definitely more of a steak place so get the beef and skip everything else. Bread is 10/10”
Butcher block Net +1

“Was there with my friends for dinner. It was an incredible experience the food was fantastic! We had the butcher block was cooked to perfection. Rikthi delivered an incredible service throughout the evening.”
Charred asparagus Net +1

“Followed by crispy crab cakes & the Waldorf salad before sharing perfectly cooked steaks. Fresh, tender, flavourful, and paired with charred asparagus and broccolini. Every dish felt thoughtfully executed and balanced.”
Chateaubriand Net +1

“And then, to top it off, the food was fantastic. We shared the chateaubriand, with steak chips and beef fat carrots and it was all stunning. There was also great views across the the Burj Khalifa to top it all off. Thank you so much for making our night so special.”
Cheesecake Net +1

“Finally we ended our meal with a plethora of puddings: toasted hazelnut and chocolate, cheesecake and a token from the restaurant too.”
Crab and egg scramble Net +1

“Had the Crab and Egg Scramble on yesterdays bread (bread from dinner service - great use of bread)”
Crab cake starter Net +1

“The Waldorf salad and crab cake starter were equally impressive, made with fresh herbs and vegetables grown and sourced by the restaurant itself, which truly elevated the quality and taste of every dish.”
Crab cakes Net +1

“I started off with an order of their Crab Cakes which were exquisite. The texture, temperature, and the taste were perfectly balanced which created a soft crunch. It was masterfully cooked to an exact golden brown with an evenly distributed amount of panko breadcrumbs.”
Crispy crab cakes Net +1

“Followed by crispy crab cakes & the Waldorf salad before sharing perfectly cooked steaks.”
Fresh oysters Net +1

“We started with fresh oysters pairs with champagne.”
Glazed roasted baby chicken Net +1

“We had the Glazed Roasted Baby Chicken and the Bull & Bear Burger, and both were outstanding—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Heirloom luncheon Net +1

“The Heirloom Luncheon - an absolute must-try for anyone who appreciates refined flavors, excellent value, and a beautiful dining experience. For AED 165 per person (starter + main), the quality of food and presentation is exceptional.”
Heritage carrots Net +1

“We started with the Heritage carrots cooked over coals with hummus and dukkah, Seabass crudo with blood orange and miso, and the Wagyu beef tartare with pickled shimeji and perilla leaf — each dish was thoughtfully composed and packed with flavor.”
Mushroom soup Net +1

“The mushroom soup was a standout — rich, velvety, and full of depth, exactly what you want to start Iftar.”
Picanha – mb5 sanchoku wagyu Net +1

“For mains, we had the Atlantic cod with red Thai curry and finger lime, the Picanha – MB5 Sanchoku Wagyu with black garlic and za’atar hollandaise, and added the Wagyu beef Wellington carved tableside (supplement AED 450). Every bite was indulgent and memorable — perfectly cooked, expertly seasoned, and beautifully plated.”
Ramadan iftar set menu Net +1

“I had the pleasure of experiencing the Ramadan Iftar set menu at Bull & Bear DIFC, and it was truly a refined way to break the fast in the heart of Dubai.”
Raw shrimp Net +1

“I ordered the raw shrimp and the lamb chops—both were absolutely delicious, full of flavor and incredibly fresh.”
Red mullet Net +1

“-for mains we shared one steak frites and one red mullet. Very good too but starters were the highlight for us.”
Roast beef Net +1

“I’m a bit of a roast beef and Yorkshire pudding snob - Being an Englishman and having lived in Australia for 26 years this was my first Sunday roast since arriving full-time in Dubai four weeks ago. This did not disappoint - the Yorkshire was cleverly mixed with a horseradish paste - super nice”
Roast dinner Net +1

“The roast dinner was absolutely wonderful and cooked to perfection!”
Seabass crudo Net +1

“We started with the Heritage carrots cooked over coals with hummus and dukkah, Seabass crudo with blood orange and miso, and the Wagyu beef tartare with pickled shimeji and perilla leaf — each dish was thoughtfully composed and packed with flavor.”
Steak frites Net +1

“-for mains we shared one steak frites and one red mullet. Very good too but starters were the highlight for us.”
Steak saturday brunch package Net +1

“Went for their steak Saturday brunch package which including a bubbly drink. Absolutely love it and good quality food.”
Sujuk and haloumi Net +1

“Had the Sujuk and Haloumi, with their assortment of bread and middle eastern dips/spread ( very good).”
Sunday lunch Net +1

“Made a booking for the Sunday Lunch. What a great restaurant. Food was excellent. 3 courses amazing views of downtown. One of the top places in Dubai for a sunday roast and very good value.”
Tiger prawns Net +1

“-follow on with starters, tiger prawns with a beautiful broth. The other, a beef tartare served and wrapped in a leaf, absolutely sensational.”
Toasted hazelnut and chocolate Net +1

“Finally we ended our meal with a plethora of puddings: toasted hazelnut and chocolate, cheesecake and a token from the restaurant too.”
Tuna tartar Net +1

“Haven’t been in years till last night. And it was an excellent choice. Great quality food esp the steak and tuna tartar.”
Wagyu beef tartare Net +1

“We started with the Heritage carrots cooked over coals with hummus and dukkah, Seabass crudo with blood orange and miso, and the Wagyu beef tartare with pickled shimeji and perilla leaf — each dish was thoughtfully composed and packed with flavor.”
Wagyu beef wellington Net +1

“For mains, we had the Atlantic cod with red Thai curry and finger lime, the Picanha – MB5 Sanchoku Wagyu with black garlic and za’atar hollandaise, and added the Wagyu beef Wellington carved tableside (supplement AED 450). Every bite was indulgent and memorable — perfectly cooked, expertly seasoned, and beautifully plated.”
Wagyu cut of the day ribeye Net +1

“The Wagyu cut of the day, a ribeye which was cooked to absolute perfection - beautifully tender, richly marbled, and full of flavour.”
Waldorf salad Net +1

“The Waldorf salad and crab cake starter were equally impressive, made with fresh herbs and vegetables grown and sourced by the restaurant itself, which truly elevated the quality and taste of every dish.”
Yuzu balls Net +1

“We were enthralled by one which contained yuzu balls which our waitress, Piyumi, noticed and brought us more to eat on their own as neither of us had tried them before!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Windows. Reserve ahead and request a window seat if the Burj Khalifa view matters; a walk-in may leave you with less of it.

Order Beef. If you are choosing from the lunch set, prioritise the beef: one diner found Bull & Bear more compelling as a steak place.

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Practical details

Burj Daman - Floor 18 - Al Mustaqbal St

Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai

04 515 9888

Mon	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Large Menus

One diner found the menus too large for the table sizes.

Sound Levels

Live music was appreciated, but one review said the sound needed reworking to better highlight the singer.

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The Bottom Line

Bull & Bear DIFC is a Level 18 steakhouse in the Waldorf Astoria, with Downtown and Burj Khalifa views as part of the experience. It makes sense for a celebration, polished business meal or leisurely Sunday lunch. The clearest draws from the reviews are precisely cooked steaks, the Sunday roast, beef tartare and the warm croissant-style bread served at the start.

The Sunday roast is especially well documented: diners mention generous sides, a 24-hour cooked shoulder of lamb and a Yorkshire pudding mixed with horseradish paste. Steak fans have also enjoyed chateaubriand, butcher block and a Wagyu ribeye. The Heirloom Luncheon was reported at AED 165 per person for a starter and main, while a Wagyu beef Wellington supplement was quoted separately at AED 450; these are customer-reported examples rather than a current price list.

Service is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe attentive menu guidance, thoughtful birthday and anniversary touches, and discreet help with a proposal. Live singers and musicians add energy, although one diner found the sound needed refinement.

Book ahead for a window seat, especially for roast lunch. The menu can feel oversized for the tables, and wine markups may be noticeable, so check the menu and pairing costs before ordering.