Large portions
Several diners found the servings generous; one specifically called out the especially large Pad Thai portion.
Charm Thai
Dubai Marina
Charm Thai is a Thai restaurant in Dubai Marina, serving street-food classics and creative drinks in a warm indoor setting with an alfresco terrace overlooking the waterfront. Reviews repeatedly point to the Pad Thai, tom yum soup and open-kitchen experience as strong reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
782 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Open kitchen
The open kitchen lets diners watch the chefs prepare food and observe the preparation process.
Celebrations
Birthday diners received thoughtful table setups, and one celebration included the chefs and staff singing happy birthday.
Group dining
A group of 25 was accommodated on an evening set menu, with menu adjustments made for dietary requirements.
Thai tea
Thai tea was specifically praised alongside Pad Thai, tom yum and som tam.
What to Eat at Charm Thai 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 Charm Thai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Charm Thai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Pad thai Net +5
“Big serving especially the pad Thai. Authentic thai food. A little pricey on the side but I think because of the location and service serves you best.”
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“Big serving especially the pad Thai. Authentic thai food. A little pricey on the side but I think because of the location and service serves you best.”April 2026
“I highly recommend trying the Pad Thai and the Mango Sticky Rice, which is the best I've ever had.”June 2024
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Tom yum soup Net +5
“Pricy but probably the best Thai I’ve had. Was craving tom yum after days of local food here and it was so tasty! A lot of vegetables, great flavors. Such a satisfying meal!!”
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“Pricy but probably the best Thai I’ve had. Was craving tom yum after days of local food here and it was so tasty! A lot of vegetables, great flavors. Such a satisfying meal!!”January 2026
“Mains & Soups: The signature papaya salad was perfectly crisp with a great tang, the tom yum soup was wonderfully aromatic, and the drunken noodles packed a delicious, authentic flavor punch.”June 2026
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Chicken satay Net +2
“We ordered the tofu Pad Thai, chicken satay, and papaya salad, and every dish was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor.”
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“We ordered the tofu Pad Thai, chicken satay, and papaya salad, and every dish was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor.”February 2026
“We both had satay chicken and chicken dumplings for starters... Both were excellent..”June 2023
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Drunken noodles Net +2
“The food was really good, especially the drunken noodles. We also got sea bass which was great for the kid. Chicken skewers were amazing as well.”
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“The food was really good, especially the drunken noodles. We also got sea bass which was great for the kid. Chicken skewers were amazing as well.”April 2023
“Mains & Soups: The signature papaya salad was perfectly crisp with a great tang, the tom yum soup was wonderfully aromatic, and the drunken noodles packed a delicious, authentic flavor punch.”June 2026
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Mango sticky rice Net +2
“The food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish was packed with flavor, but the real star of the night was the mango sticky rice — perfectly ripe mangoes, soft sticky rice, and that rich coconut sauce… pure heaven! 😍”
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“The food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish was packed with flavor, but the real star of the night was the mango sticky rice — perfectly ripe mangoes, soft sticky rice, and that rich coconut sauce… pure heaven! 😍”May 2025
“I highly recommend trying the Pad Thai and the Mango Sticky Rice, which is the best I've ever had.”June 2024
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Shrimp donuts Net +2
“The "Shrimp Donuts" arrived with a crunch so satisfying it should be choreographed, proving that deep-frying crustaceans into a circular pastry shape is the kind of innovation the world actually needs.”
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“The "Shrimp Donuts" arrived with a crunch so satisfying it should be choreographed, proving that deep-frying crustaceans into a circular pastry shape is the kind of innovation the world actually needs.”December 2025
“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”January 2025
Honorable mentions (33)
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Beef rendang bbq Net +1
“For the mains we had,Beef rendang bbq,Green curry with fish ball and jasmine rice,stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and Stir fried chicken with ginger.We enjoyed our mains as much as we enjoyed our starters but we loved Beef rendang,stir fried glass noodles and stir fried chicken little more.”
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“For the mains we had,Beef rendang bbq,Green curry with fish ball and jasmine rice,stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and Stir fried chicken with ginger.We enjoyed our mains as much as we enjoyed our starters but we loved Beef rendang,stir fried glass noodles and stir fried chicken little more.”September 2020
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Business lunch Net +1
“If you’re looking to feast like royalty while keeping your bank manager remarkably calm, the Business Lunch at Charm Thai is a triumph of culinary joy and fiscal wisdom.”
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“If you’re looking to feast like royalty while keeping your bank manager remarkably calm, the Business Lunch at Charm Thai is a triumph of culinary joy and fiscal wisdom.”December 2025
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Chicken cashewnuts Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the Chicken Cashewnuts, as it is always a standout dish.”
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“I highly recommend trying the Chicken Cashewnuts, as it is always a standout dish.”August 2026
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Chicken dumplings Net +1
“We both had satay chicken and chicken dumplings for starters... Both were excellent..”
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“We both had satay chicken and chicken dumplings for starters... Both were excellent..”June 2023
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Chicken pad thai Net +1
“The Chicken Pad Thai is a glorious, tangled heap of authenticity, while the Green Curry is so excellently balanced it feels like a warm hug from someone who genuinely likes you.”
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“The Chicken Pad Thai is a glorious, tangled heap of authenticity, while the Green Curry is so excellently balanced it feels like a warm hug from someone who genuinely likes you.”December 2025
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“The food was really good, especially the drunken noodles. We also got sea bass which was great for the kid. Chicken skewers were amazing as well.”
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“The food was really good, especially the drunken noodles. We also got sea bass which was great for the kid. Chicken skewers were amazing as well.”April 2023
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Crab springrolls Net +1
“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”
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“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”January 2025
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Duck curry Net +1
“Dined at Charm Thai Marina and was thoroughly impressed by the authentic flavors and warm atmosphere. The Pad Thai, Duck Curry, Tom Yum Soup were outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced.”
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“Dined at Charm Thai Marina and was thoroughly impressed by the authentic flavors and warm atmosphere. The Pad Thai, Duck Curry, Tom Yum Soup were outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced.”August 2024
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Evening set menu Net +1
“We were a party of 25 for an evening set menu. Mae looked after our booking and made some tweaks to the menu for our dietary requirements. She was so helpful and unbelievably happy. All the staff were great. The food was awesome as it always it.”
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“We were a party of 25 for an evening set menu. Mae looked after our booking and made some tweaks to the menu for our dietary requirements. She was so helpful and unbelievably happy. All the staff were great. The food was awesome as it always it.”June 2026
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Green chicken curry Net +1
“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”
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“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”January 2025
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Green curry Net +1
“The Chicken Pad Thai is a glorious, tangled heap of authenticity, while the Green Curry is so excellently balanced it feels like a warm hug from someone who genuinely likes you.”
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“The Chicken Pad Thai is a glorious, tangled heap of authenticity, while the Green Curry is so excellently balanced it feels like a warm hug from someone who genuinely likes you.”December 2025
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Green mango salad with fish Net +1
“Amazing Thai restaurant with a lovely terrace. The Green Mango salad with fish was my favorite dish tonight. We will come back ;)”
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“Amazing Thai restaurant with a lovely terrace. The Green Mango salad with fish was my favorite dish tonight. We will come back ;)”April 2026
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Lobster Net +1
“This is a really nice place to eat Thai food. The lobster is amazing, and the team is very kind and professional. A big up to Rugit for her excellent service. I strongly recommend this restaurant if you are in Dubai Marina.”
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“This is a really nice place to eat Thai food. The lobster is amazing, and the team is very kind and professional. A big up to Rugit for her excellent service. I strongly recommend this restaurant if you are in Dubai Marina.”June 2025
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Mince chicken with basil Net +1
“I think is one of the best Thai restaurant in marina; due to the hot weather we could not seat outdoor, inside the ambience is well made, very oriental how should be, I find very interesting the menu, I went for a mince chicken with basil and was delicious, drinks menu is good, just could have more selection of beers; most of the staff are Thai, all of them very gentle and smiling. The overall experience was positive.”
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“I think is one of the best Thai restaurant in marina; due to the hot weather we could not seat outdoor, inside the ambience is well made, very oriental how should be, I find very interesting the menu, I went for a mince chicken with basil and was delicious, drinks menu is good, just could have more selection of beers; most of the staff are Thai, all of them very gentle and smiling. The overall experience was positive.”August 2025
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Pad thai shrimp Net +1
“Tom yum soup was very delicious , I had the Pad Thai shrimp and my friend tried the sea Bass fillet , which was served and nicely presented!”
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“Tom yum soup was very delicious , I had the Pad Thai shrimp and my friend tried the sea Bass fillet , which was served and nicely presented!”February 2021
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Pineapple fried rice with shrimp Net +1
“The food was outstanding, especially the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and the Pad Thai. Everything was mouthwatering and incredibly delicious. To be honest, I even enjoyed it more than some of the food I had in Thailand!”
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“The food was outstanding, especially the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and the Pad Thai. Everything was mouthwatering and incredibly delicious. To be honest, I even enjoyed it more than some of the food I had in Thailand!”July 2026
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Prawn sesame triangle Net +1
“We had Prawn Sesame Triangle,Chicken Semolina Tikki & Spinach Fatayer,among which spinach fatayer and prawn sesame triangle were our favorites.”
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“We had Prawn Sesame Triangle,Chicken Semolina Tikki & Spinach Fatayer,among which spinach fatayer and prawn sesame triangle were our favorites.”September 2020
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Prik nam pla Net +1
“I even requested Prik Nam Pla (a traditional Thai fish sauce with garlic and lime), and the head chef kindly prepared it fresh on the spot. It was outstanding.”
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“I even requested Prik Nam Pla (a traditional Thai fish sauce with garlic and lime), and the head chef kindly prepared it fresh on the spot. It was outstanding.”July 2025
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Purple chicken dumplings Net +1
“I especially enjoyed the Purple chicken dumplings which were outstanding.”
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“I especially enjoyed the Purple chicken dumplings which were outstanding.”September 2025
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Roast duck serve with pancake Net +1
“Roast Duck serve with pancake is my favorite.”
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“Roast Duck serve with pancake is my favorite.”May 2024
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Satay Net +1
“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”
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“The green chicken curry, crab springrolls, shirmp donut and satay are worth to try! Why I said its authentic? All the kitchen staff are thailander so will u doubt it?”January 2025
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Signature chef’s menu Net +1
“We tried the signature Chef’s menu which is a curated 3-course menu with appetizer, main course and dessert along with their signature cocktails. All the dishes were packed with flavor and deliciousness. The vibes, the drinks, the food and the service was top notch.”
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“We tried the signature Chef’s menu which is a curated 3-course menu with appetizer, main course and dessert along with their signature cocktails. All the dishes were packed with flavor and deliciousness. The vibes, the drinks, the food and the service was top notch.”December 2025
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Signature papaya salad Net +1
“Mains & Soups: The signature papaya salad was perfectly crisp with a great tang, the tom yum soup was wonderfully aromatic, and the drunken noodles packed a delicious, authentic flavor punch.”
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“Mains & Soups: The signature papaya salad was perfectly crisp with a great tang, the tom yum soup was wonderfully aromatic, and the drunken noodles packed a delicious, authentic flavor punch.”June 2026
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Slow-cooked lamb shank Net +1
“Must-Order: The absolute star of the meal was the tender, slow-cooked lamb shank.”
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“Must-Order: The absolute star of the meal was the tender, slow-cooked lamb shank.”June 2026
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Spinach fatayer Net +1
“We had Prawn Sesame Triangle,Chicken Semolina Tikki & Spinach Fatayer,among which spinach fatayer and prawn sesame triangle were our favorites.”
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“We had Prawn Sesame Triangle,Chicken Semolina Tikki & Spinach Fatayer,among which spinach fatayer and prawn sesame triangle were our favorites.”September 2020
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Stir fried chicken with ginger Net +1
“For the mains we had,Beef rendang bbq,Green curry with fish ball and jasmine rice,stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and Stir fried chicken with ginger.We enjoyed our mains as much as we enjoyed our starters but we loved Beef rendang,stir fried glass noodles and stir fried chicken little more.”
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“For the mains we had,Beef rendang bbq,Green curry with fish ball and jasmine rice,stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and Stir fried chicken with ginger.We enjoyed our mains as much as we enjoyed our starters but we loved Beef rendang,stir fried glass noodles and stir fried chicken little more.”September 2020
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Stir fried glass noodles with vegetables Net +1
“For the mains we had,Beef rendang bbq,Green curry with fish ball and jasmine rice,stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and Stir fried chicken with ginger.We enjoyed our mains as much as we enjoyed our starters but we loved Beef rendang,stir fried glass noodles and stir fried chicken little more.”
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“For the mains we had,Beef rendang bbq,Green curry with fish ball and jasmine rice,stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and Stir fried chicken with ginger.We enjoyed our mains as much as we enjoyed our starters but we loved Beef rendang,stir fried glass noodles and stir fried chicken little more.”September 2020
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Stuffed cucumber soup Net +1
“The platter consists of Prawn Cracker,Masala Fried Chickpeas,Spicy Herb Mix nuts & dip.We were then served with a hot and flavorful stuffed cucumber soup.The flavor of broth was on point .”
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“The platter consists of Prawn Cracker,Masala Fried Chickpeas,Spicy Herb Mix nuts & dip.We were then served with a hot and flavorful stuffed cucumber soup.The flavor of broth was on point .”September 2020
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Thai beef salad Net +1
“We then had Thai Beef Salad & Pomelo Salad.Salads were fresh,crunchy and bursting with flavors.We enjoyed it much.”
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“We then had Thai Beef Salad & Pomelo Salad.Salads were fresh,crunchy and bursting with flavors.We enjoyed it much.”September 2020
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Thai chicken corn Net +1
“Nice thai restaurant at dubai marina. I have been here at 23 april 2025 about 20:00 pm. I have ordwred thais spicy beef soup, rice and thai chicken corn all of the foods are nice and testpy. Nice atmosphere and smile face service. Thank you”
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“Nice thai restaurant at dubai marina. I have been here at 23 april 2025 about 20:00 pm. I have ordwred thais spicy beef soup, rice and thai chicken corn all of the foods are nice and testpy. Nice atmosphere and smile face service. Thank you”April 2025
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Thais spicy beef soup Net +1
“Nice thai restaurant at dubai marina. I have been here at 23 april 2025 about 20:00 pm. I have ordwred thais spicy beef soup, rice and thai chicken corn all of the foods are nice and testpy. Nice atmosphere and smile face service. Thank you”
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“Nice thai restaurant at dubai marina. I have been here at 23 april 2025 about 20:00 pm. I have ordwred thais spicy beef soup, rice and thai chicken corn all of the foods are nice and testpy. Nice atmosphere and smile face service. Thank you”April 2025
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Tofu pad thai Net +1
“We ordered the tofu Pad Thai, chicken satay, and papaya salad, and every dish was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor.”
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“We ordered the tofu Pad Thai, chicken satay, and papaya salad, and every dish was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor.”February 2026
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Pomelo salad Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We then had Thai Beef Salad & Pomelo Salad.Salads were fresh,crunchy and bursting with flavors.We enjoyed it much.”
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“We then had Thai Beef Salad & Pomelo Salad.Salads were fresh,crunchy and bursting with flavors.We enjoyed it much.”September 2020
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Chang beer Net +1
“To complete the authentic experience, they serve refreshing Chang beer, which pairs perfectly with the spicy flavors of the food. Highly recommended for great service and upscale Thai dining in the Marina!”
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“To complete the authentic experience, they serve refreshing Chang beer, which pairs perfectly with the spicy flavors of the food. Highly recommended for great service and upscale Thai dining in the Marina!”June 2026
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Signature milk tea Net +1
“We were served with their refreshing and delicious signature milk tea and iced tea while we waited for our mains.”
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“We were served with their refreshing and delicious signature milk tea and iced tea while we waited for our mains.”September 2020
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Thai iced tea Net +1
“I went to Charm Thai restaurant a big bottle of still water. The manager even gave us complimentary Thai iced tea and Thai lemon iced tea. The service and atmosphere were great. All the dishes tasted really authentic, and the atmosphere was nice and the food was delicious. If you love Thai food, I highly recommend you visit this place. It's one of the best in Dubai in terms of taste and value for money. I'll definitely be going back for more.”
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“I went to Charm Thai restaurant a big bottle of still water. The manager even gave us complimentary Thai iced tea and Thai lemon iced tea. The service and atmosphere were great. All the dishes tasted really authentic, and the atmosphere was nice and the food was delicious. If you love Thai food, I highly recommend you visit this place. It's one of the best in Dubai in terms of taste and value for money. I'll definitely be going back for more.”October 2024
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Thai lemon iced tea Net +1
“I went to Charm Thai restaurant a big bottle of still water. The manager even gave us complimentary Thai iced tea and Thai lemon iced tea. The service and atmosphere were great. All the dishes tasted really authentic, and the atmosphere was nice and the food was delicious. If you love Thai food, I highly recommend you visit this place. It's one of the best in Dubai in terms of taste and value for money. I'll definitely be going back for more.”
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“I went to Charm Thai restaurant a big bottle of still water. The manager even gave us complimentary Thai iced tea and Thai lemon iced tea. The service and atmosphere were great. All the dishes tasted really authentic, and the atmosphere was nice and the food was delicious. If you love Thai food, I highly recommend you visit this place. It's one of the best in Dubai in terms of taste and value for money. I'll definitely be going back for more.”October 2024
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Thai tea Net +1
“Looks like this might take the reign of the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. So good! Ordered pad Thai, Tom yum and some tam. Authentic flavors. Sticky rice was on point too, as well as Thai tea.”
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“Looks like this might take the reign of the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. So good! Ordered pad Thai, Tom yum and some tam. Authentic flavors. Sticky rice was on point too, as well as Thai tea.”March 2026
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Water chestnut in coconut milk Net +1
“I rounded things off with the Water Chestnut in Coconut Milk, a refreshing, icy balm that is quite frankly the only sensible way to end a meal in the Dubai heat.”
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“I rounded things off with the Water Chestnut in Coconut Milk, a refreshing, icy balm that is quite frankly the only sensible way to end a meal in the Dubai heat.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. Tell the staff your spice tolerance before ordering; one reviewer found the kitchen’s chilli genuinely intense.
Confirm dishes. Ask what is available that day before choosing from the menu, as one diner found about half the listed offerings unavailable.
Allow time. Leave extra time for mains if you are dining to a schedule; one visit had a lengthy wait and a wrong dish.
Choose seating. Choose the terrace for Marina views, but sit indoors if you want alcohol with your meal.
Group bookings. For a large dinner, ask about set-menu adjustments in advance; a group of 25 received changes for dietary requirements.
Try sharing. The generous appetiser portions were described as comfortable for two people to share, useful when ordering several dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Crowne Plaza - Al Yahoom St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow mains
One diner reported that mains took quite a while to arrive, while another experienced slightly slow service at times.
Availability gaps
A reviewer found around half the menu unavailable, including mango salad and several sea-bass dishes.
Spice intensity
The kitchen’s chilli level can be serious, so diners unfamiliar with Thai spice should clarify their tolerance before ordering.
Beer choice
One otherwise positive review felt the drinks menu could offer a wider selection of beers.
Uneven flavours
One review found the pomelo salad too fish-sauce-heavy and less fresh than expected.
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The Bottom Line
Charm Thai is a Dubai Marina restaurant for diners who want recognisable Thai dishes in a polished hotel setting rather than a quick takeaway meal. The menu has plenty to explore, but the most consistently useful starting points in the reviews are Pad Thai, tom yum soup, drunken noodles and mango sticky rice. The food is often described as fresh, generously portioned and authentically flavoured.
A slow-cooked lamb shank, pineapple fried rice with shrimp, green curry and purple chicken dumplings each earned individual praise. The open kitchen is another nice touch: one diner appreciated being able to watch the chefs work and even received freshly prepared prik nam pla on request. Setting is a major part of the appeal.
The terrace looks over Dubai Marina, while the indoor room is warm and comfortable; reviewers have used it for relaxed dinners, birthdays and business meetings. Birthday arrangements and larger group bookings also received positive comments, including menu tweaks for dietary requirements. There are a few practical cautions.
Mains have sometimes taken a while, one visit found roughly half the menu unavailable, and the chilli can be seriously hot. Check availability and spice levels before ordering. Prices were described both as reasonable for the area and somewhat high, so expectations should match the waterfront hotel location.