DANAT ALBAHAR

DANAT ALBAHAR

Jumeirah

Seafood restaurant Closed 0 502 326 899

Danat Albahar is a seafood restaurant in Jumeirah built around choosing fresh fish and having it grilled, with BBQ fish served alongside Danat Mandi rice. Reviews also highlight generous mixed platters, fresh prawns and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
603 ratings
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92%
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Fish

Customers can choose their fish, which is grilled over charcoal with careful seasoning; sea bream is often singled out as tender and juicy.

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Generous Platters

The platters are substantial: one small platter was described as huge for a family, while another platter fed four.

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What to Eat at DANAT ALBAHAR

These items at DANAT ALBAHAR got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

  1. Bbq fish Net +3
    “If you are looking for the freshest and most delicious BBQ fish in town, Danat Al Bahar is the place to go. the experience is always amazing.The food is 10/10! You get to pick your own fresh fish, and they grill it perfectly with authentic spices.”
  2. Bbq prawns Net +2
    “The BBQ prawns are an absolute must-try and were one of the highlights of our meals.”
  3. Grilled hamour Net +2
    “I especially loved the spicy grilled prawns and the grilled hammour — cooked just right and served hot.”
  4. Grilled sea bream Net +2
    “Excellent grilled sea bream The fish was fresh, perfectly grilled, and full of flavor. The meat was tender and juicy, with crispy skin and just the right seasoning. Highly recommended for seafood lovers”
  5. Ice cream Net +2
    “To top it off, they surprised us with complimentary ice cream at the end of the meal, which was a sweet finishing touch.”
  6. Mandi rice Net +2
    “We had sea bream, prawns and mandi rice from here. It was so delicious and the sauce they serve with the rice is exceptional.”
Honorable mentions (28)
  1. Battered and fried prawns Net +1
    “We also tried their battered and fried prawns and calamari. The prawns dipped in their signature sauce is a must try!!”
  2. Bbq fish skewers Net +1
    “The BBQ fish skewers and fried calamari were also excellent, nicely grilled and fried, and tasted great with lemon and sauces.”
  3. Butter calamari fried Net +1
    “We had sea bream, prawns which was spicy grilled - outstanding. Butter calamari fried also very good.”
  4. Calamari Net +1
    “The calamari was tender with just the right bite and the red sauce was next level!”
  5. Chutney combo Net +1
    “If you enjoy authentic dishes, their Mandi and Chutney combo is a must-try as well, rich in taste and cooked with great care.”
  6. Fish Net +1
    “Choose your fish and get it barbecued in their signature sauce, and have it with mandi rice. It is flavorful and yumm.”
  7. Fish grill Net +1
    “The fish grill was very tasty, and the rice quality was also excellent.”
  8. Fish grill with rice Net +1
    “Very good fish grill with rice .. service is also very nice .. staffs are very attentive and fast.. fish is very fresh and food is very good . This is my second time . Totally recommend it .. seating is also nice with a family atmosphere.. overall it’s good”
  9. Fish platter Net +1
    “Got a fish platter recommended by one of the staff. Was AMAZING. So tasty and flavourful and staff were amazing! Thanks will come again”
  10. Fried calamari Net +1
    “The BBQ fish skewers and fried calamari were also excellent, nicely grilled and fried, and tasted great with lemon and sauces.”
  11. Grilled prawns Net +1
    “Honourable mention to the seafood soup and the grilled prawns. Best to end the meal with the suleiman tea”
  12. Large mixed plate Net +1
    “We were a group of 5 and had the large mixed plate which we all shared and there were still leftovers for a take away bag. Portion size was large.”
  13. Mandi Net +1
    “If you enjoy authentic dishes, their Mandi and Chutney combo is a must-try as well, rich in taste and cooked with great care.”
  14. Masala of the fish and prawn Net +1
    “The masala of the fish and prawn was amazing and the fish was very fresh.”
  15. Platter with salmon Net +1
    “Tried their platter with Salmon, Seabream, BBQ Prawns and Special Mandi Rice. What a taste, mouth watering and juicy 😋.”
  16. Platter with seabream, sebass Net +1
    “We ordered the Platter with Seabream, Sebass, both fish were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended.”
  17. Prawns dipped in their signature sauce Net +1
    “The prawns dipped in their signature sauce is a must try!!”
  18. Sea bream bbq Net +1
    “The highlight for me was the Sea Bass and Sea Bream BBQ. So fresh, flavourful, and grilled to perfection.”
  19. Seabream Net +1
    “Amazing seafood spot! Tried Seabream, BBQ Prawns, Special Mandi Rice, and Squid Fry — everything was super fresh and perfectly cooked. 😃 The seabream had a nice smoky BBQ flavour, prawns were juicy, squid fry was crispy, and the mandi rice paired really well with the seafood. 🐟”
  20. Seabreams Net +1
    “The grilled hamour and seabreams stole the show. Get the hamour if you like a slightly firmer taste and the sea bream for a bit more fish oil and a softer texture. Both dishes were grilled to perfection.”
  21. Seafood platter Net +1
    “We tried the seafood platter and it was honestly very good. The rice was cooked well and the meat was juicy. Mr. Ashiqu welcomed us with so much kindness and made us feel comfortable from the start. He was very hospitable throughout our visit.”
  22. Show-stopping platter Net +1
    “A refreshing watermelon welcome drink that actually tasted like summer (not syrup), a well-balanced soup- two options and a crisp, vibrant salad — then came then the show-stopping platter. Our hungry family truly enjoyed and not a single bite was left behind.”
  23. Shrimp ream soup Net +1
    “I ordered shrimp ream soup and grilled sea bream . Both the dishes were delicious and would definitely revisit for dinner.”
  24. Signature bbq fish Net +1
    “Their signature BBQ fish paired with flavorful Danat Mandi rice has made the jump to Dubai with the exact same authentic taste. Perfectly spiced, incredibly fresh, and wonderfully nostalgic—a total must-visit!”
  25. Small platter Net +1
    “Great food, very tasty. Small platter was huge for our family. We enjoyed a lot, especially with attentive care of Ashik, who was very hospitable.”
  26. Special mandi rice Net +1
    “Amazing seafood spot! Tried Seabream, BBQ Prawns, Special Mandi Rice, and Squid Fry — everything was super fresh and perfectly cooked. 😃 The seabream had a nice smoky BBQ flavour, prawns were juicy, squid fry was crispy, and the mandi rice paired really well with the seafood. 🐟”
  27. Spicy grilled prawns Net +1
    “I especially loved the spicy grilled prawns and the grilled hammour — cooked just right and served hot.”
  28. Squid fry Net +1
    “Amazing seafood spot! Tried Seabream, BBQ Prawns, Special Mandi Rice, and Squid Fry — everything was super fresh and perfectly cooked. 😃 The seabream had a nice smoky BBQ flavour, prawns were juicy, squid fry was crispy, and the mandi rice paired really well with the seafood. 🐟”

Drinks 2

  1. Suleiman tea Net +1
    “Honourable mention to the seafood soup and the grilled prawns. Best to end the meal with the suleiman tea”
  2. Watermelon welcome drink Net +1
    “A refreshing watermelon welcome drink that actually tasted like summer (not syrup), a well-balanced soup- two options and a crisp, vibrant salad — then came then the show-stopping platter.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose Fish. Ask to select your fish from the counter, then have it grilled or fried with the restaurant’s special seasoning.

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Share Platters. A platter can work well for groups: one review found the portion enough for four people.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeirah - Jumeira First - Dubai
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai
0 502 326 899
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Parking Pressure

Parking is paid RTA parking, and one review says finding a space can require patience.

Slow Visit

One customer experienced extremely slow service despite the restaurant not being full at the time.

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The Bottom Line

Danat Albahar is a Jumeirah seafood restaurant where the main attraction is choosing fresh fish and having it grilled with Arabic-style seasoning. Sea bream, sea bass, BBQ prawns and calamari all appear regularly in the reviews, while mixed platters make an easy choice for groups. One platter was described as enough for four, and another small platter was still huge for a family.

The signature BBQ fish with Danat Mandi rice is a strong combination, and the sauces are worth asking about. Reviewers particularly mention homemade sauces, chutney and a standout red sauce. The seafood is generally described as fresh, juicy and carefully cooked, with crispy skin on the sea bream and tender calamari.

Service is usually warm and attentive, and several reviews praise the welcoming, professional team. The setting is calm, clean and comfortable for families, rather than a rough-and-ready BBQ counter. Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable for the portions and the Jumeirah location.

The main practical drawback is parking: it is paid RTA parking, and finding a space may take patience. One reviewer also reported very slow service despite the restaurant not being full, so allow extra time if visiting at a busy moment.

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