Beach setting
Sea views, outdoor seating and beach access make it a strong choice for a slow lunch or sunset dinner.
Canary Beach
Palm Jumeirah
Canary Beach is a beachfront restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, with outdoor seating, sea views and beach access. Reviews point to fresh sushi and a well-liked matcha tiramisu, while the relaxed daytime setting shifts toward cocktails, music and livelier evenings.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
173 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh sushi
Sushi is repeatedly praised for being fresh, beautifully presented and full of flavour; crab sushi also stood out at brunch.
Matcha tiramisu
The matcha tiramisu is described as light and delicate, with a noticeable matcha flavour.
Relaxed atmosphere
The calm beach setting, shaded seating and comfortable sofas suit conversation, unwinding and long afternoons.
Attentive service
Reviews describe the service as friendly, prompt and accommodating, including during a busy ladies’ night.
Evening music
Jazz, DJs and chilled music give the venue different moods, from conversation-friendly lunches to lively nights out.
Cocktails
Customers mention well-presented cocktails and a strong drinks selection, including a highly praised passion fruit mocktail.
What to Eat at Canary 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 Canary 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 Canary Beach got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sushi Net +6
“Sushi highly recommended, Friendly staff and welcoming hospitality that let you enjoy a long afternoon”
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“Sushi highly recommended, Friendly staff and welcoming hospitality that let you enjoy a long afternoon”February 2026
“We tried several dishes and everything was excellent. The sushi were absolutely delicious, very fresh and beautifully presented. The meat dish was also cooked perfectly and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Matcha tiramisu Net +2
“For dessert we had the matcha tiramisu, and it was honestly one of the highlights — light, delicate and with a really nice matcha taste.”
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“For dessert we had the matcha tiramisu, and it was honestly one of the highlights — light, delicate and with a really nice matcha taste.”March 2026
“It felt like a day on vacation, and the food was excellent overall. I especially recommend trying the salmon appetizer, the bao bun for the main course, and the matcha tiramisu.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Bao bun Net +1
“It felt like a day on vacation, and the food was excellent overall. I especially recommend trying the salmon appetizer, the bao bun for the main course, and the matcha tiramisu.”
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“It felt like a day on vacation, and the food was excellent overall. I especially recommend trying the salmon appetizer, the bao bun for the main course, and the matcha tiramisu.”January 2026
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Black cod Net +1
“Great food and amazing chilled atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing evening. The octopus, the steak and the black cod were ton notch.”
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“Great food and amazing chilled atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing evening. The octopus, the steak and the black cod were ton notch.”May 2026
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Churros Net +1
“We had churros for dessert and it was filled with apples which went well with the cinnamon churros and vanilla ice cream.”
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“We had churros for dessert and it was filled with apples which went well with the cinnamon churros and vanilla ice cream.”December 2025
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Cinnamon churros Net +1
“We had churros for dessert and it was filled with apples which went well with the cinnamon churros and vanilla ice cream.”
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“We had churros for dessert and it was filled with apples which went well with the cinnamon churros and vanilla ice cream.”December 2025
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Crab sushi Net +1
“The food was brilliant, the crab sushi was definitely the best I’ve ever tasted.”
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“The food was brilliant, the crab sushi was definitely the best I’ve ever tasted.”May 2026
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Crispy chicken burger Net +1
“I had the crispy chicken burger. WOW so yummy. 10/10.”
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“I had the crispy chicken burger. WOW so yummy. 10/10.”July 2026
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Mushroom rice Net +1
“We had the sushi and the mushroom rice, absolutely delectable. The staff was very attentive and prompt. Excellent selection of wine. All on all, a brilliant weekend evening. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect Dubai evening with beach, booze and finger licking food”
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“We had the sushi and the mushroom rice, absolutely delectable. The staff was very attentive and prompt. Excellent selection of wine. All on all, a brilliant weekend evening. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect Dubai evening with beach, booze and finger licking food”April 2026
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Octopus Net +1
“Great food and amazing chilled atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing evening. The octopus, the steak and the black cod were ton notch.”
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“Great food and amazing chilled atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing evening. The octopus, the steak and the black cod were ton notch.”May 2026
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Pineapple chicken Net +1
“The food was delicious, especially the pineapple chicken and desserts.”
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“The food was delicious, especially the pineapple chicken and desserts.”February 2026
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Prawns Net +1
“Loved everything! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the prawns and sushi. The atmosphere was beautiful and so relaxing. Definitely coming back! ❤️”
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“Loved everything! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the prawns and sushi. The atmosphere was beautiful and so relaxing. Definitely coming back! ❤️”July 2026
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Salmon appetizer Net +1
“It felt like a day on vacation, and the food was excellent overall. I especially recommend trying the salmon appetizer, the bao bun for the main course, and the matcha tiramisu.”
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“It felt like a day on vacation, and the food was excellent overall. I especially recommend trying the salmon appetizer, the bao bun for the main course, and the matcha tiramisu.”January 2026
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Salmon lil tacos Net +1
“Food was very nice, I can recommend sushi and salmon lil tacos. Cocktails were very nice as well.”
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“Food was very nice, I can recommend sushi and salmon lil tacos. Cocktails were very nice as well.”January 2026
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Short rib bao bun Net +1
“Wow! New place and this was a wonderful journey into the world of flavors! The food was very tasty with high quality and the staff was super nice and professional. We will definitely come again....can't wait to eat the short rib bao bun ASAP, it was a 6/5!😍👍 We defenitely loved a View and atmosphere also!👌”
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“Wow! New place and this was a wonderful journey into the world of flavors! The food was very tasty with high quality and the staff was super nice and professional. We will definitely come again....can't wait to eat the short rib bao bun ASAP, it was a 6/5!😍👍 We defenitely loved a View and atmosphere also!👌”February 2026
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Steak Net +1
“Great food and amazing chilled atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing evening. The octopus, the steak and the black cod were ton notch.”
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“Great food and amazing chilled atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing evening. The octopus, the steak and the black cod were ton notch.”May 2026
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Sushi roll Net +1
“We came for lunch at Canary Beach and really enjoyed it. The place is beautiful with a great beach vibe - bright, cozy, and very relaxing. We ordered some appetizers and mocktails - everything was tasty and refreshing. The sushi roll was genuinely delicious and fresh, and the presentation was a nice touch.”
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Review excerpts
“We came for lunch at Canary Beach and really enjoyed it. The place is beautiful with a great beach vibe - bright, cozy, and very relaxing. We ordered some appetizers and mocktails - everything was tasty and refreshing. The sushi roll was genuinely delicious and fresh, and the presentation was a nice touch.”February 2026
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Passion fruit mocktail Net +1
“Also, the passion fruit mocktail was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had 🍹✨.”
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“Also, the passion fruit mocktail was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had 🍹✨.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order early. If cocktails are part of your plan, order them early during brunch; one reviewer was especially impressed by them.
Try sunset. For the most scenic timing, consider an evening visit around sunset, when reviews specifically highlight the beach view.
Plan sharing. If you are dining as a group, factor in smaller portions when deciding how many dishes to order.
Try the sushi. Sushi is one of the safest first orders, with several reviews calling out its freshness; crab sushi was a brunch highlight.
Expect music. The venue can move from chilled conversation-friendly music to DJs and party energy, especially in the evening.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Club Vista Mare
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One group found the dishes flavourful but noted that the portion sizes were not large, so sharing may require extra orders.
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The Bottom Line
Canary Beach is a beachfront restaurant on Palm Jumeirah with sea views, outdoor seating and beach access. It works for a slow lunch, a sunset dinner or a more energetic evening with cocktails and music. The atmosphere is often described as stylish, calm and comfortable rather than crowded, though DJs and party nights bring a livelier feel.
Food is the main reason to visit. Sushi is a consistent favourite, with reviews describing it as fresh and carefully presented; the crab sushi was singled out at brunch. The short rib bao bun, prawns, black cod and crispy chicken burger also received specific praise.
Leave room for the matcha tiramisu, which one reviewer found light, delicate and pleasantly matcha-forward. Service is another strong point: customers mention prompt, friendly and accommodating staff, including during ladies’ night and brunch. Cocktails are well presented, and a passion fruit mocktail was especially memorable.
If you are sharing several dishes, keep in mind that one group found the portions on the smaller side. For a quieter visit, aim for a relaxed afternoon; for views and atmosphere, sunset is a natural choice.
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