Beijing Duck
The signature Beijing duck is repeatedly praised for its crisp skin, tender meat and table-side presentation.
Business Bay
China Tang Dubai is a Cantonese fine-dining restaurant in Business Bay, at The Lana Promenade, with views towards the Burj Khalifa and Marasi Bay Marina. Reviews make the signature Beijing duck and dim sums the clearest reasons to book, alongside an elegant setting and attentive table service.
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The signature Beijing duck is repeatedly praised for its crisp skin, tender meat and table-side presentation.
Dim sums are a reliable highlight, with reviews calling out the prawn toast, Har Kau and varied dim sum selection.
Several diners describe service that is attentive without being intrusive, with detailed explanations of dishes and careful pacing.
The terrace and lounge are praised for views of the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, the canal and surrounding marina.
A review describes a thoughtfully prepared Jain menu, with courses explained to accommodate dietary differences.
Live music and jazz nights add atmosphere, including a live band and a Cuban musician mentioned by diners.
These items at China Tang Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“If you’re looking for a proper Peking duck, this is definitely the place. Highly recommended.”
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“If you’re looking for a proper Peking duck, this is definitely the place. Highly recommended.”January 2026
“The Beijing Duck was a highlight—perfectly crispy and full of flavor—and the dim sum was some of the best I’ve had.”August 2025
“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”
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“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”October 2025
“It was amazing, super quiet, nice and friendly staff i love it, try bbq beef was bit pricey but nice.”
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“It was amazing, super quiet, nice and friendly staff i love it, try bbq beef was bit pricey but nice.”August 2025
“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”
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“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”October 2025
“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”
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“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”August 2026
“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”
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“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”May 2026
“The Crispy Prawn Cheung-fan was the star of the evening, a remarkable combination of texture, flavour, and finesse that perfectly embodies the restaurant’s attention to detail.”
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“The Crispy Prawn Cheung-fan was the star of the evening, a remarkable combination of texture, flavour, and finesse that perfectly embodies the restaurant’s attention to detail.”June 2026
“The Double-Boiled Chicken Consommé was elegant and deeply comforting, with a depth of flavour that speaks to the skill of the kitchen.”
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“The Double-Boiled Chicken Consommé was elegant and deeply comforting, with a depth of flavour that speaks to the skill of the kitchen.”June 2026
“We (group of 3) had a couple of starters and mains then with a full Peking duck it was an enormous amount of food that we couldn’t finish. The way they do the duck is absolutely delicious and unique how they cook the final parts, but it’s something to be shared between 6 people not 3.”
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“We (group of 3) had a couple of starters and mains then with a full Peking duck it was an enormous amount of food that we couldn’t finish. The way they do the duck is absolutely delicious and unique how they cook the final parts, but it’s something to be shared between 6 people not 3.”June 2025
“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”
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“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”August 2026
“Lovely experience with the Grand Tier Brunch, with lovely service and hospitality at this location.”
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“Lovely experience with the Grand Tier Brunch, with lovely service and hospitality at this location.”January 2026
“A beautifully curated evening where every course was exceptional — from the slow-cooked lobster with caviar to Sir David’s hot & sour soup and the perfectly balanced Hong Kong–style roasted duck.”
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“A beautifully curated evening where every course was exceptional — from the slow-cooked lobster with caviar to Sir David’s hot & sour soup and the perfectly balanced Hong Kong–style roasted duck.”October 2025
“The team went above and beyond to curate a special Jain menu,and I must say—it was exceptionally good! Special thanks to Kiran…Each dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully prepared while keeping true to Jain dietary requirements.”
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“The team went above and beyond to curate a special Jain menu,and I must say—it was exceptionally good! Special thanks to Kiran…Each dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully prepared while keeping true to Jain dietary requirements.”October 2025
“For mains, the Sweet and Sour Chicken struck a perfect balance between tang and sweetness without ever feeling heavy. The Kung Pao Prawns brought just the right amount of heat and crunch, and the Wagyu Tenderloin in Black Pepper was the standout of the meal — tender, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection.”
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“For mains, the Sweet and Sour Chicken struck a perfect balance between tang and sweetness without ever feeling heavy. The Kung Pao Prawns brought just the right amount of heat and crunch, and the Wagyu Tenderloin in Black Pepper was the standout of the meal — tender, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection.”August 2026
“China Tang’s signature cuisine like carved perking duck, crispy shredded and sizzling beef, lamb chops, everything was tasty along with some Japanese whiskey etc., also you will get a beautiful view of Burj Khalifa and business bay along with Marasi marina.”
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“China Tang’s signature cuisine like carved perking duck, crispy shredded and sizzling beef, lamb chops, everything was tasty along with some Japanese whiskey etc., also you will get a beautiful view of Burj Khalifa and business bay along with Marasi marina.”July 2025
“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”
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“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”May 2026
“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”
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“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”May 2026
“We enjoyed the food, the wagyu was amazing and the roast duck was mouthwatering.”
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“We enjoyed the food, the wagyu was amazing and the roast duck was mouthwatering.”June 2026
“The Seafood Stir-Fried Yellow Noodles were equally memorable, perfectly balanced and executed with confidence.”
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“The Seafood Stir-Fried Yellow Noodles were equally memorable, perfectly balanced and executed with confidence.”June 2026
“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”
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“The food was amazing. Especially the prawn toast, prawn spring roll and various dimsum! The singapore noodles were also delicious and the Chilli prawns.”May 2026
“A beautifully curated evening where every course was exceptional — from the slow-cooked lobster with caviar to Sir David’s hot & sour soup and the perfectly balanced Hong Kong–style roasted duck.”
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“A beautifully curated evening where every course was exceptional — from the slow-cooked lobster with caviar to Sir David’s hot & sour soup and the perfectly balanced Hong Kong–style roasted duck.”October 2025
“A beautifully curated evening where every course was exceptional — from the slow-cooked lobster with caviar to Sir David’s hot & sour soup and the perfectly balanced Hong Kong–style roasted duck.”
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“A beautifully curated evening where every course was exceptional — from the slow-cooked lobster with caviar to Sir David’s hot & sour soup and the perfectly balanced Hong Kong–style roasted duck.”October 2025
“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”
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“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”October 2025
“For mains, the Sweet and Sour Chicken struck a perfect balance between tang and sweetness without ever feeling heavy. The Kung Pao Prawns brought just the right amount of heat and crunch, and the Wagyu Tenderloin in Black Pepper was the standout of the meal — tender, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection.”
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“For mains, the Sweet and Sour Chicken struck a perfect balance between tang and sweetness without ever feeling heavy. The Kung Pao Prawns brought just the right amount of heat and crunch, and the Wagyu Tenderloin in Black Pepper was the standout of the meal — tender, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection.”August 2026
“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”
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“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”August 2026
“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”
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“The steamed Chilean sea bass and braised Wagyu short rib were standouts, and dessert — the Baked Macau Egg Tart and Sweet Rice Mousse — was pure perfection.”October 2025
“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”
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“We started with a spread of exceptional appetizers: the Butterflied Prawn Toast was crisp and beautifully balanced, the Sweet Corn Soup was silky and comforting, the Golden Prawns Har Kau had that perfect delicate bite, and the Wagyu Beef Tart was a rich, elegant surprise that set the tone for the meal.”August 2026
“For mains, the Sweet and Sour Chicken struck a perfect balance between tang and sweetness without ever feeling heavy. The Kung Pao Prawns brought just the right amount of heat and crunch, and the Wagyu Tenderloin in Black Pepper was the standout of the meal — tender, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection.”
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“For mains, the Sweet and Sour Chicken struck a perfect balance between tang and sweetness without ever feeling heavy. The Kung Pao Prawns brought just the right amount of heat and crunch, and the Wagyu Tenderloin in Black Pepper was the standout of the meal — tender, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection.”August 2026
“Weeekend brunch is a must try & Peking duck is the most tasty in Dubai”
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“Weeekend brunch is a must try & Peking duck is the most tasty in Dubai”November 2025
“The champagne is just top, my favorite 🫶 We brought a great time with a friend, we can't wait to get back.”
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“The champagne is just top, my favorite 🫶 We brought a great time with a friend, we can't wait to get back.”August 2025
“The hot and sour soup and the corn soup with crab both had a very weird taste.”
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“The hot and sour soup and the corn soup with crab both had a very weird taste.”October 2025
“The hot and sour soup and the corn soup with crab both had a very weird taste.”
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“The hot and sour soup and the corn soup with crab both had a very weird taste.”October 2025
“Really disappointing experience, the starters were below average, the stir fried chicken had to be sent back as it was rock hard and inedible, the duck was also very average nothing special.”
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“Really disappointing experience, the starters were below average, the stir fried chicken had to be sent back as it was rock hard and inedible, the duck was also very average nothing special.”May 2025
Allow Time. If you want Peking duck, ask about timing when booking or arriving: one review was told preparation takes 60 minutes.
Share Duck. A whole duck comes with pancakes and multiple preparations; one diner found it suited six people rather than three.
Choose Terrace. For the strongest skyline experience, request a terrace table; a birthday diner specifically singled it out for the view.
Avoid Lounge. If you are over 6.4ft, ask for another seating area because the lounge tables were reported to be very low.
Check Menu. Ask what seafood is available before ordering, as one visit had no fish or squid and limited choices.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
The à la carte menu can add up, with one diner viewing it mainly as a date-night or special-occasion choice.
The Peking duck reportedly needs 60 minutes, and one diner said pre-ordering was not offered.
A few diners found dishes underwhelming, including rock-hard stir-fried chicken and an average duck experience.
One visit had no fish or squid available, leaving the diner with mainly meat choices.
The lounge tables may be uncomfortable for taller diners, especially anyone over 6.4ft.
The Bottom Line
China Tang Dubai is a Cantonese fine-dining restaurant in Business Bay at The Lana Promenade, aimed at diners who want polished Chinese cooking in a smart setting. The signature Beijing duck is the main draw: reviews describe crisp skin, tender meat, pancakes and table-side preparation. Dim sums, prawn toast and wagyu with black pepper are other frequently praised choices.
The room is elegant and relaxing, with indoor and outdoor seating, Burj Khalifa and Downtown views, and occasional live music or jazz nights. The terrace is especially worth requesting for a celebration or skyline-focused dinner. Service is usually attentive and well paced, and one group praised the team for building a detailed Jain menu around dietary requirements.
There are practical caveats. The duck may take 60 minutes, so ask about timing before ordering, and a whole duck can be too much for three people; one review considered it better for six. The à la carte bill can climb, making it more naturally suited to a special occasion.
Food feedback is mostly strong but not completely consistent: some diners found portions or spice levels modest, desserts underwhelming, or individual dishes poorly executed. Taller guests should avoid the low lounge tables, and it is worth checking seafood availability on the day.
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