Beach Setting
Clean sand, clear water, comfortable loungers and Burj Al Arab views make the beach the main attraction.
CABANA ON THE BEACH
Palm Jumeirah
Cabana on the Beach is a Palm Jumeirah restaurant and beach club where you can swim, settle onto a sunbed, and order lunch or drinks by the water. Reviews particularly highlight the beach views, cocktails, and family-friendly pools, with paddleboarding and kayaking also available nearby.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
309 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family Friendly
Families have access to a large pool and kids pool, while children can explore shells, starfish and small crabs on the beach.
Food Quality
Reviews specifically praise the chicken and mushrooms pizza, juicy burgers, sushi and grilled prawns.
Cocktails
The cocktails are a strong part of the experience, from refreshing beach drinks to a passionfruit mojito.
Water Sports
Paddleboarding and kayaking give the beach day a more active option beyond swimming and sunbathing.
Quiet Music
Several reviews describe calm background music that lets people talk comfortably rather than turning the venue into a party.
Beach Towels
Towels are available alongside showers and pool access, making it easier to spend a full day without extra planning.
What to Eat at CABANA ON THE BEACH 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 CABANA ON THE BEACH, 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 CABANA ON THE BEACH got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Chicken & mushrooms pizza Net +2
“They have the best chicken & mushrooms pizza! You have to try!😋🍕”
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Review excerpts
“They have the best chicken & mushrooms pizza! You have to try!😋🍕”September 2025
“The restaurant offers amazing food, had chicken mushrooms pizza 🍕 and was delicious, also their staff are super friendly.”September 2025
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Ceviche Net +1
“I personally loved the green salad and the ceviche.”
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“I personally loved the green salad and the ceviche.”June 2024
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Crispy eggplant salad Net +1
“The food is delicious! The crispy eggplant salad is my favorite!”
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“The food is delicious! The crispy eggplant salad is my favorite!”October 2025
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Fruit platter Net +1
“The fruit platter and seafood selection are fresh and flavorful, perfect for a light, refreshing bite. The cocktails are expertly crafted, adding to the laid-back vibe. Ideal for unwinding with great food, drinks, and a beautiful setting!”
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Review excerpts
“The fruit platter and seafood selection are fresh and flavorful, perfect for a light, refreshing bite. The cocktails are expertly crafted, adding to the laid-back vibe. Ideal for unwinding with great food, drinks, and a beautiful setting!”November 2024
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Green salad Net +1
“I personally loved the green salad and the ceviche.”
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“I personally loved the green salad and the ceviche.”June 2024
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Grilled prawns Net +1
“Food and drinks? So good! I had the grilled prawns and a fresh passionfruit mojito — both amazing.”
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“Food and drinks? So good! I had the grilled prawns and a fresh passionfruit mojito — both amazing.”July 2025
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Salmon brioche Net +1
“The sushi is fresh, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor, and the salmon brioche is next level! soft, rich, and unforgettable.”
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“The sushi is fresh, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor, and the salmon brioche is next level! soft, rich, and unforgettable.”May 2026
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Turkey cutlets Net +1
“Everything I had was absolutely delicious and made with so much love. I ordered turkey cutlets, and I would like to come back and order again”
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“Everything I had was absolutely delicious and made with so much love. I ordered turkey cutlets, and I would like to come back and order again”February 2025
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Fresh passionfruit mojito Net +1
“Food and drinks? So good! I had the grilled prawns and a fresh passionfruit mojito — both amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food and drinks? So good! I had the grilled prawns and a fresh passionfruit mojito — both amazing.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Weekends. Reserve sunbeds ahead for Saturdays: one visitor found them available Thursday but fully reserved on Saturday.
Check Bills. Ask for a detailed printed bill rather than relying only on the final iPad difference, especially for group deposits.
Confirm Valet. Check where the valet has left your car before walking away, as one guest received a Dubai Police warning after sidewalk parking.
Find Entrance. Allow extra time to locate the entrance if you are an external guest; one reviewer found the route tricky and suggested clearer signage.
Try Watersports. If you want more than a beach day, ask about paddleboarding or kayaking through the watersports offering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Azraq Building, Between 5&6, Shoreline 20
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Outdated Facilities
The changing rooms and toilets were described as very outdated.
Billing Error
One group found a AED 200 deposit discrepancy and two duplicate beers on the printed bill.
Valet Parking
A customer reported that valet drivers parked cars on the pedestrian sidewalk, leading to a Dubai Police warning or fine notification.
Service Delays
One Saturday visit involved repeated calls before a server came over, despite otherwise positive feedback.
Beach Odour
A seasonal review reported a bad smell and dead fish on the sand, so beach conditions may vary.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 700
deposit
“At the entrance, we paid AED 700 as a deposit”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Cabana on the Beach is a Palm Jumeirah beach club and restaurant suited to a slow beach day rather than a loud party. You can swim, use the pools, relax on a sunbed, and eat by the water; reviews also mention paddleboarding and kayaking for a more active outing. The views towards the Palm, passing yachts and Burj Al Arab are a consistent draw.
Food covers familiar beach-club choices and more varied options. Burgers, seafood, sushi, grilled prawns, the crispy eggplant salad and chicken & mushrooms pizza all receive specific praise, while cocktails are regularly described as well made. Families may appreciate the large pool, kids pool, towels, showers and reports of children’s workshops.
For pricing, the business states a daily AED 100 minimum spend for a sunbed, or AED 200 for a cabana for up to seven guests, fully redeemable on food and drinks. One customer reported AED 50 entry redeemable on food or drinks. Book ahead for weekends, when sunbeds may be reserved.
Also check the printed bill carefully: one group reported a deposit-entry mistake and duplicate beers. Changing rooms and toilets were described as outdated, and a separate review raised concerns about valet parking on the sidewalk.