Signature duck
The crispy duck with hummus and the 14-day slow-cooked whole or half duck are standout orders.
DEMON DUCK
Bluewaters Island
Demon Duck is a fine dining restaurant on Bluewaters Island shaped by chef Alvin Leung’s inventive take on Chinese cuisine. Reviews point to the slow-roasted duck, duck with hummus, creative cocktails and polished brunches as the main reasons to book.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
580 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch quality
Brunch delivers restaurant-quality dishes, including wagyu short rib dumplings, prawn dumplings and prawn roast.
Creative flavours
Reviews highlight unusual combinations such as duck on spicy hummus, Sichuan chilli chicken and lychee sweet-and-sour chicken.
Thoughtful service
Several diners describe service that anticipates drinks, explains dishes and handles celebrations with care.
Terrace setting
The outdoor terrace adds a relaxed option for winter visits, sunset drinks and breezy brunches.
Desserts
The lychee ice cream and matcha chocolate fondant receive especially strong mentions as memorable finishes.
Allergy care
A diner with a fish and seafood allergy said the team treated the restriction seriously.
Balanced atmosphere
The dining room is often described as elegant and lively without being too loud, though music varies by event.
What to Eat at DEMON DUCK 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 DEMON DUCK, 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 DEMON DUCK got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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48-Hour short ribs Net +1
“You have to try their slow-roasted Demon Duck (14-day aged 🤌) and the 48-hour short ribs, absolutely to die for.”
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“You have to try their slow-roasted Demon Duck (14-day aged 🤌) and the 48-hour short ribs, absolutely to die for.”January 2026
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“And you chocolate fondant was perfect.”
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“And you chocolate fondant was perfect.”May 2026
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Crispy duck hummus starter Net +1
“The crispy duck hummus starter is incredible! As well as the sweet and sour chicken!”
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“The crispy duck hummus starter is incredible! As well as the sweet and sour chicken!”July 2024
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Crispy duck on spicy hummus Net +1
“The real star here is the food though: the crispy duck on spicy hummus is too notch, I could eat this any day!”
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“The real star here is the food though: the crispy duck on spicy hummus is too notch, I could eat this any day!”May 2026
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Crispy duck with hummus Net +1
“For appetizers we had the lobster gao and crispy duck with hummus, both were so rich in flavor and texture.”
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“For appetizers we had the lobster gao and crispy duck with hummus, both were so rich in flavor and texture.”April 2025
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Demon duck Net +1
“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”
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“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”June 2026
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Duck Net +1
“However, I was pleasantly surprised that she liked everything they offered us, especially their starters, their unique take on hommous and the duck.”
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“However, I was pleasantly surprised that she liked everything they offered us, especially their starters, their unique take on hommous and the duck.”June 2026
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Duck hummus Net +1
“Good was lovely I had a duck hummus which was very nice and then the sweet sour chicken lychee.”
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“Good was lovely I had a duck hummus which was very nice and then the sweet sour chicken lychee.”May 2026
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Duck with hummus Net +1
“The duck with hummus was very tasty and the best duck I have had in years.”
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“The duck with hummus was very tasty and the best duck I have had in years.”July 2025
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Fondant with brown rice ice cream Net +1
“For dessert we shared the fondant with brown rice ice cream, which was so tasty!”
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“For dessert we shared the fondant with brown rice ice cream, which was so tasty!”July 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Friday feast Net +1
“Visited for Friday feast event in April from 18 till 21pm. We were happy with food, ambience. Great service by Jamshid and Maksim. Wonderful drinks by Sunil. Big thanks to all the team”
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“Visited for Friday feast event in April from 18 till 21pm. We were happy with food, ambience. Great service by Jamshid and Maksim. Wonderful drinks by Sunil. Big thanks to all the team”April 2026
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Full duck Net +1
“The full duck, along with various starters and rice we ordered, was cooked to perfection.”
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“The full duck, along with various starters and rice we ordered, was cooked to perfection.”February 2024
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Half duck Net +1
“Of course must try is a whole or half duck. Currently for 14 days slow cooked and fried! Absolutely amazing.”
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“Of course must try is a whole or half duck. Currently for 14 days slow cooked and fried! Absolutely amazing.”August 2025
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Hommous Net +1
“However, I was pleasantly surprised that she liked everything they offered us, especially their starters, their unique take on hommous and the duck.”
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“However, I was pleasantly surprised that she liked everything they offered us, especially their starters, their unique take on hommous and the duck.”June 2026
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Lobster gao Net +1
“For appetizers we had the lobster gao and crispy duck with hummus, both were so rich in flavor and texture.”
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“For appetizers we had the lobster gao and crispy duck with hummus, both were so rich in flavor and texture.”April 2025
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Pecking duck Net +1
“For our mains, we had the pecking duck and slow braised beef which were absolutely delicious. The beef was so tender and melts in your mouth. The pecking duck was the star of the meal, super crispy skin, favorable meat and such perfect sauces with the pancake.”
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“For our mains, we had the pecking duck and slow braised beef which were absolutely delicious. The beef was so tender and melts in your mouth. The pecking duck was the star of the meal, super crispy skin, favorable meat and such perfect sauces with the pancake.”April 2025
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Prawn dumpling Net +1
“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”
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“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”June 2026
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Prawn roast Net +1
“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”
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“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”June 2026
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Roasted duck Net +1
“Had a very good brunch experience here! I absolutely loved the food, especially the roasted duck — it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The dishes had an authentic Asian taste that really stood out.”
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“Had a very good brunch experience here! I absolutely loved the food, especially the roasted duck — it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The dishes had an authentic Asian taste that really stood out.”November 2025
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Short ribs Net +1
“The short ribs were tender and juicy, it can't get any better.”
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“The short ribs were tender and juicy, it can't get any better.”May 2026
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Shrimp toast Net +1
“Food was incredible 100/10, we are so glad we listen to our wonderful server Ravin’s recommendation to get the shrimp toast, it was definitely one of our favorite dishes.”
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“Food was incredible 100/10, we are so glad we listen to our wonderful server Ravin’s recommendation to get the shrimp toast, it was definitely one of our favorite dishes.”March 2026
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Sichan chili chicken with egg fried rice Net +1
“The sichan Chili chicken with egg fried rice was the best dish I have ever tasted.”
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“The sichan Chili chicken with egg fried rice was the best dish I have ever tasted.”July 2025
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Signature lychee ice cream Net +1
“The desserts are phenomenal! I would go back just for the signature lychee ice cream & matcha chocolate fondant.”
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“The desserts are phenomenal! I would go back just for the signature lychee ice cream & matcha chocolate fondant.”November 2025
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Slow braised beef Net +1
“For our mains, we had the pecking duck and slow braised beef which were absolutely delicious. The beef was so tender and melts in your mouth.”
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“For our mains, we had the pecking duck and slow braised beef which were absolutely delicious. The beef was so tender and melts in your mouth.”April 2025
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Slow-roasted demon duck Net +1
“You have to try their slow-roasted Demon Duck (14-day aged 🤌) and the 48-hour short ribs, absolutely to die for.”
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“You have to try their slow-roasted Demon Duck (14-day aged 🤌) and the 48-hour short ribs, absolutely to die for.”January 2026
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Sweet and sour chicken Net +1
“The crispy duck hummus starter is incredible! As well as the sweet and sour chicken! Saying this no matter what you choose you are guaranteed a great meal.”
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“The crispy duck hummus starter is incredible! As well as the sweet and sour chicken! Saying this no matter what you choose you are guaranteed a great meal.”July 2024
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Sweet sour chicken lychee Net +1
“Good was lovely I had a duck hummus which was very nice and then the sweet sour chicken lychee.”
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“Good was lovely I had a duck hummus which was very nice and then the sweet sour chicken lychee.”May 2026
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Tasting menu Net +1
“We tried the tasting menu & had a great experience. I won’t name dishes and spoil it for anyone looking to try, but the appetizers are reallyy good & mains have a good mix of flavours too.”
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“We tried the tasting menu & had a great experience. I won’t name dishes and spoil it for anyone looking to try, but the appetizers are reallyy good & mains have a good mix of flavours too.”November 2025
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Wagyu short rib dumpling Net +1
“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”
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“The wagyu short rib dumpling, prawn dumpling, and prawn roast were delicious, and of course the demon duck was to die for.”June 2026
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Wasabi prawn toast Net +1
“The wasabi prawn toast was the highlight for us.”
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“The wasabi prawn toast was the highlight for us.”April 2026
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Whole duck Net +1
“Of course must try is a whole or half duck. Currently for 14 days slow cooked and fried! Absolutely amazing.”
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“Of course must try is a whole or half duck. Currently for 14 days slow cooked and fried! Absolutely amazing.”August 2025
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Matcha chocolate fondant Net +1
“The desserts are phenomenal! I would go back just for the signature lychee ice cream & matcha chocolate fondant.”
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“The desserts are phenomenal! I would go back just for the signature lychee ice cream & matcha chocolate fondant.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Skip valet. For brunch, consider parking at The Wharf and walking over instead of risking a long valet wait.
Request outdoors. Ask about terrace availability when booking, since a private event once forced a guest indoors unexpectedly.
Order duck. Make the slow-roasted Demon Duck or Peking duck a centrepiece of the meal; both are repeatedly singled out.
Save dessert. Leave room for the lychee ice cream or matcha chocolate fondant, both praised after tasting-menu and dinner visits.
Check vouchers. If using The Entertainer, confirm the per-table voucher limit before booking so the allowance is clear.
Mention allergies. Tell the team about allergies before ordering; reviews describe careful handling of fish, seafood and peanuts.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island - Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Valet delays
One brunch guest reported waiting three hours for the car; valet may be the biggest practical risk.
Dark interior
A brunch review found the indoor tables a little dark, particularly compared with the outdoor option.
Slow drinks
One brunch review flagged slow drink service, while another mentioned that the music became too loud.
Uneven speed
Service was reported as slow on one tasting-menu visit, with the restaurant seeming understaffed that day.
Voucher limits
A guest was told late that The Entertainer limit was four vouchers per table rather than six.
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The Bottom Line
Demon Duck is a fine dining restaurant on Bluewaters Island built around chef Alvin Leung’s inventive Chinese cooking. The menu is particularly compelling for duck lovers: reviews praise the crispy duck with hummus, the 14-day slow-roasted Demon Duck and Peking duck with crisp skin, sauces and pancakes. Brunch is another strong draw, with dishes such as wagyu short rib dumplings, prawn dumplings and prawn roast appearing in enthusiastic reviews.
There is plenty beyond the duck. Guests mention shrimp toast, Sichuan chilli chicken with egg-fried rice, sweet-and-sour chicken with lychee, creative cocktails and desserts including lychee ice cream and matcha chocolate fondant. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and good at explaining the menu, with several celebrations receiving thoughtful birthday touches.
Allergy handling also earned specific praise. For the setting, ask about the terrace: it works well for winter brunches, sunset drinks and a livelier outdoor atmosphere, while some diners found the indoor room dark. Music and drink speed can vary during brunch.
The most important practical warning is valet parking; one guest waited three hours, so parking at The Wharf and walking over may be wiser. If using The Entertainer, confirm the table voucher limit before booking.