Golf Views
Outdoor seating looks over peaceful green golf-course views, with city views and a relaxed feel away from Dubai’s bustle.
Carine Restaurant
Emirates Hills
Carine is a French Mediterranean restaurant in Emirates Hills, set beside the golf course with indoor dining and outdoor tables. Reviews point to the burrata and sea bass as dependable orders, while the setting works especially well for relaxed lunches, dinners and breakfast.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,104 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Burrata
The burrata is repeatedly praised; one review highlights its creamy texture with heirloom tomatoes, basil and a little basil sauce.
Sea Bass
The sea bass is described as flaky and tender, with the lemon butter sauce standing out alongside it.
Attentive Service
Several diners describe the service as professional and attentive, including helpful menu recommendations without intrusive hovering.
Fresh Bread
Fresh bread is served at the beginning of the meal and is a recurring favourite, with one diner calling it gorgeous.
Breakfast Favourites
Eggs Benedict and French toast receive strong breakfast feedback, and coffee has been served with a freshly baked madeleine.
What to Eat at Carine Restaurant 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 Carine Restaurant, 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 Carine Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Apple tart Net +1
“You MUST get the apple tart for dessert and be sure you preorder! Yum!”
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“You MUST get the apple tart for dessert and be sure you preorder! Yum!”October 2022
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Avocado salad Net +1
“Secondly, the food was really really wonderful. We had the sea bass which was our favourite, the gnocci, chicken, prawns, and the avocado salad and lentil salad. Both the salads really stood out as well!”
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“Secondly, the food was really really wonderful. We had the sea bass which was our favourite, the gnocci, chicken, prawns, and the avocado salad and lentil salad. Both the salads really stood out as well!”October 2025
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Baby chicken Net +1
“Baby chicken is on point.”
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“Baby chicken is on point.”June 2025
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Beef fillet Net +1
“Also their beef fillet is excellent 👌”
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“Also their beef fillet is excellent 👌”January 2026
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Beef ragout Net +1
“The Seafood Risotto was decent, the Beef Ragout was cooked with just the right blend of sauces and spice, whereas the Veal Striploin served as a great treat for all the meat lovers out there, so rich and comforting that you won’t regret ordering it.”
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“The Seafood Risotto was decent, the Beef Ragout was cooked with just the right blend of sauces and spice, whereas the Veal Striploin served as a great treat for all the meat lovers out there, so rich and comforting that you won’t regret ordering it.”November 2018
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Burratta Net +1
“Great service and delicious food. The burratta, lentils salad and the gnocchis are amazing. Can be a bit noisy if full (indoors). Great views from the outdoor tables.”
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“Great service and delicious food. The burratta, lentils salad and the gnocchis are amazing. Can be a bit noisy if full (indoors). Great views from the outdoor tables.”February 2026
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Chocolate mousse Net +1
“The bolognese sauce was too sweet, the lobster salad was great and the chocolate mousse for desert was to die for.”
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“The bolognese sauce was too sweet, the lobster salad was great and the chocolate mousse for desert was to die for.”September 2024
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Creme brulee Net +1
“Creme Brulee was perfect, I thoroughly enjoyed my desert.”
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“Creme Brulee was perfect, I thoroughly enjoyed my desert.”May 2021
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Croissant Net +1
“Croissant were the most filling item on the menu.”
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“Croissant were the most filling item on the menu.”June 2021
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Duck leg Net +1
“The Burrata is something to die for (with little basil sauce) , and the duck leg was exceptional, perfectly cooked and incredibly satisfying.”
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“The Burrata is something to die for (with little basil sauce) , and the duck leg was exceptional, perfectly cooked and incredibly satisfying.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Gnocchis Net +1
“Great service and delicious food. The burratta, lentils salad and the gnocchis are amazing. Can be a bit noisy if full (indoors). Great views from the outdoor tables.”
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“Great service and delicious food. The burratta, lentils salad and the gnocchis are amazing. Can be a bit noisy if full (indoors). Great views from the outdoor tables.”February 2026
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Grilled harssa prawns Net +1
“We started off with some Watermelon with Feta Cheese, and the Grilled Harssa Prawns which were perfectly tender and with a hint of perfect spice.”
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“We started off with some Watermelon with Feta Cheese, and the Grilled Harssa Prawns which were perfectly tender and with a hint of perfect spice.”November 2018
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Hot chocolate mousse with ice cream Net +1
“The deserts we tried the passionfruit cheesecake (to die for) and the hot chocolate mousse with ice cream (also amazing).”
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“The deserts we tried the passionfruit cheesecake (to die for) and the hot chocolate mousse with ice cream (also amazing).”October 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“For the main, I had the lamb chops, cooked to absolute perfection and full of flavor. Every bite was memorable.”
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“For the main, I had the lamb chops, cooked to absolute perfection and full of flavor. Every bite was memorable.”April 2025
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Lentils salad Net +1
“Great service and delicious food. The burratta, lentils salad and the gnocchis are amazing. Can be a bit noisy if full (indoors). Great views from the outdoor tables.”
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“Great service and delicious food. The burratta, lentils salad and the gnocchis are amazing. Can be a bit noisy if full (indoors). Great views from the outdoor tables.”February 2026
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Linguine lobster Net +1
“The food was very good, especially the burrata for a starter and then the linguine lobster 🦞 was amazing. Big chunks and not just a lobster flavored dish.”
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“The food was very good, especially the burrata for a starter and then the linguine lobster 🦞 was amazing. Big chunks and not just a lobster flavored dish.”April 2019
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Lobster salad Net +1
“The bolognese sauce was too sweet, the lobster salad was great and the chocolate mousse for desert was to die for.”
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“The bolognese sauce was too sweet, the lobster salad was great and the chocolate mousse for desert was to die for.”September 2024
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Madeleines Net +1
“The only thing that blended well with my palate is their watermelon salad and their madeleines that they serve with tea and other hot beverages.”
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“The only thing that blended well with my palate is their watermelon salad and their madeleines that they serve with tea and other hot beverages.”April 2022
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Molten brownie Net +1
“They have a very tempting array of sweet treats and the ones that we tried, i.e. the Molten Brownie was so heavenly that I’ve honestly been craving to go back to have it, the Tiramisu is like no other in all of Dubai, and the Passionfruit Cake is a must try too.”
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“They have a very tempting array of sweet treats and the ones that we tried, i.e. the Molten Brownie was so heavenly that I’ve honestly been craving to go back to have it, the Tiramisu is like no other in all of Dubai, and the Passionfruit Cake is a must try too.”November 2018
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Onion tart Net +1
“I recommend trying the burrata, the lentil salad and the onion tart.”
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“I recommend trying the burrata, the lentil salad and the onion tart.”January 2026
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Passion fruit cheesecake Net +1
“The passion fruit cheesecake (40 AED) was delicious !”
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“The passion fruit cheesecake (40 AED) was delicious !”February 2021
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Passionfruit cake Net +1
“They have a very tempting array of sweet treats and the ones that we tried, i.e. the Molten Brownie was so heavenly that I’ve honestly been craving to go back to have it, the Tiramisu is like no other in all of Dubai, and the Passionfruit Cake is a must try too.”
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Review excerpts
“They have a very tempting array of sweet treats and the ones that we tried, i.e. the Molten Brownie was so heavenly that I’ve honestly been craving to go back to have it, the Tiramisu is like no other in all of Dubai, and the Passionfruit Cake is a must try too.”November 2018
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Passionfruit cheesecake Net +1
“The deserts we tried the passionfruit cheesecake (to die for) and the hot chocolate mousse with ice cream (also amazing).”
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“The deserts we tried the passionfruit cheesecake (to die for) and the hot chocolate mousse with ice cream (also amazing).”October 2025
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Ratatouille Net +1
“The ratatouille is prepared the same as in La Serre but, sadly, without the smoked paprika flavor. It's clear that attention is paid to the ingredients as evidenced in the presentation and taste.”
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“The ratatouille is prepared the same as in La Serre but, sadly, without the smoked paprika flavor. It's clear that attention is paid to the ingredients as evidenced in the presentation and taste.”November 2018
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Smoked salmon Net +1
“The smoked salmon was tasty however my husband thought the veal bacon was poor quality and quite fatty.”
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“The smoked salmon was tasty however my husband thought the veal bacon was poor quality and quite fatty.”June 2021
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Tomato burrata Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was the tomato burrata, tiramisu and amazing freshly baked bread.”
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“The highlight of the meal was the tomato burrata, tiramisu and amazing freshly baked bread.”December 2020
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Truffle eggs Net +1
“French toast and truffle eggs were good, but I wouldn’t order the other dishes again.”
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“French toast and truffle eggs were good, but I wouldn’t order the other dishes again.”February 2025
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Veal striploin Net +1
“The Seafood Risotto was decent, the Beef Ragout was cooked with just the right blend of sauces and spice, whereas the Veal Striploin served as a great treat for all the meat lovers out there, so rich and comforting that you won’t regret ordering it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Seafood Risotto was decent, the Beef Ragout was cooked with just the right blend of sauces and spice, whereas the Veal Striploin served as a great treat for all the meat lovers out there, so rich and comforting that you won’t regret ordering it.”November 2018
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Watermelon salad Net +1
“The only thing that blended well with my palate is their watermelon salad and their madeleines that they serve with tea and other hot beverages.”
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Review excerpts
“The only thing that blended well with my palate is their watermelon salad and their madeleines that they serve with tea and other hot beverages.”April 2022
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Coffee Net +1
“Coffee is good”
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“Coffee is good”March 2024
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Signature blueberry coffee Net +1
“I enjoyed the signature blueberry coffee, and the fresh bread and viennoiserie.”
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“I enjoyed the signature blueberry coffee, and the fresh bread and viennoiserie.”February 2021
What to Avoid (7)
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Baguette Net −1
“The baguette was not good and a bit dry but that’s a detail (even if I am French and it’s a French restaurant :) ).”
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“The baguette was not good and a bit dry but that’s a detail (even if I am French and it’s a French restaurant :) ).”July 2021
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Escargot Net −1
“The escargot smelled fishy, I think it wasn't fresh or preserved correctly.”
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“The escargot smelled fishy, I think it wasn't fresh or preserved correctly.”May 2021
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Ravioli Net −1
“The peppers weren't good, neither the ravioli.”
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“The peppers weren't good, neither the ravioli.”May 2021
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Salmon carpaccio Net −1
“Their salmon carpaccio was too salty.”
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“Their salmon carpaccio was too salty.”April 2022
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Seabass Net −1
“I ordered seabass for my main course and the rice was pretty dry.”
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“I ordered seabass for my main course and the rice was pretty dry.”April 2022
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Truffle omelette Net −1
“Truffle omelette is overrated.”
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“Truffle omelette is overrated.”March 2024
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Veal bacon Net −1
“The smoked salmon was tasty however my husband thought the veal bacon was poor quality and quite fatty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The smoked salmon was tasty however my husband thought the veal bacon was poor quality and quite fatty.”June 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Book a table in advance, especially if you want to sit outside and enjoy the golf-course view.
Choose Terrace. Choose outdoor seating for the golf-course outlook; winter patio visits are described as especially lively.
Preorder Dessert. If you want the apple tart, preorder it: one diner said it takes about 40 minutes to prepare.
Check Breakfast. If visiting for breakfast, confirm coffee and tea availability before ordering, as one diner found neither available.
Ask About Gluten. For gluten-free dining, ask specifically about shared fryer oil and garnish substitutions rather than relying only on the dish label.
Avoid Crowds. For easier conversation, consider a quieter period: one diner found the restaurant peaceful, while another found it noisy when full.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emirates Golf Club
Al Thanyah Third - Emirates Hills 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Noise Levels
The restaurant can become noisy when full indoors, and one breakfast diner compared the sound to a canteen.
Breakfast Service
A breakfast visit went badly when coffee and tea were unavailable and repeated requests for a manager went unanswered for over 20 minutes.
High Prices
Some diners feel the food does not consistently justify the bill, while another specifically flags the wine list as heavily marked up.
Gluten-Free Limits
Fries labelled gluten-free were cooked in shared oil, and a salmon dish arrived without a substitute garnish.
Uneven Arrival
One review found no visible host on arrival, while other diners reported an unfriendly or unwelcoming reception during busy or quiet services.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
36aed
juice
“The juice had a good ginger kick, however very cheeky to fill the glass with ice and charge 36aed”Google review · June 2021
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The Bottom Line
Carine is a French Mediterranean restaurant in Emirates Hills with indoor dining and a terrace overlooking the golf course. It suits a relaxed lunch, business meeting, breakfast or polished dinner where the setting matters as much as the plate. The outdoor tables bring green views and, in some reviews, a peaceful escape from the city.
Food feedback is strongest around the burrata, sea bass, salmon, fresh bread and desserts. The burrata is described as creamy and paired with heirloom tomatoes; the sea bass is flaky with lemon butter sauce. Breakfast has good moments too, particularly the eggs Benedict and French toast, although experiences are less consistent.
Service is often attentive and professional, but the arrival and breakfast service have drawn sharp criticism. One breakfast party found no coffee or tea available and waited more than 20 minutes for a manager. Noise also varies: the room can become loud when full, while quieter visits are comfortable for conversation.
Prices are on the high side, and a review specifically warns about marked-up wine. If you want the terrace, book ahead. For the apple tart, preorder it, and if you need gluten-free food, confirm fryer oil and garnish details directly with the team.