Fresh oysters
The raw oysters are praised for being exceptionally fresh, flavorful and available in several sizes.
Dibba Bay Oysters
Umm Suqeim
Dibba Bay Oysters is a small seafood restaurant in Umm Suqeim built around locally farmed oysters from Northern Fujairah. You can eat them raw or grilled beside the harbour, with extras such as smoked salmon; weekday sunset happy hour is a practical reason to plan a visit.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
472 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled option
Grilled oysters give regular oyster eaters a different way to try them, and reviewers found them delicious.
Harbour views
The cosy, simple setting overlooks the harbour and is especially appealing around sunset.
Happy hour
A weekday oyster deal makes the visit notably better value from Monday to Thursday in the late afternoon.
Local produce
Alongside oysters, the local burrata and Fujairah honey-topped cheese selection give the menu some regional character.
What to Eat at Dibba Bay Oysters 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 Dibba Bay Oysters, 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.
These items at Dibba Bay Oysters got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Bruschetta Net +4
“The oysters come in 4 different sizes, are actually delicious and very cleanly chucked with great flavor. Order the bruschetta as a starter as it won’t be a filling meal on oysters only. Staff is also friendly and service is fast.”
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“The oysters come in 4 different sizes, are actually delicious and very cleanly chucked with great flavor. Order the bruschetta as a starter as it won’t be a filling meal on oysters only. Staff is also friendly and service is fast.”August 2022
“The oysters and bruschetta were delicious and the price of the oysters at the happy hour really affordable.”June 2022
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Smoke salmon Net +4
“Smoke salmon is the best.”
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“Smoke salmon is the best.”October 2021
“Smoke salmon was not too salty, serving with sourdough. Really tasty.”December 2024
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Grilled oysters Net +3
“I recommend trying the grilled oysters as well—they are simply delicious.”
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“I recommend trying the grilled oysters as well—they are simply delicious.”April 2024
“Amazing experience and taste, this is my 3rd time and I will definitely go again. I tried size zero and three, simply delicious. I tried the grilled oysters experience, a whole new experience!”May 2025
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Cooked oysters Net +2
“The fresh oysters were incredibly fresh and full of flavor, and the cooked oysters were just as good.”
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“The fresh oysters were incredibly fresh and full of flavor, and the cooked oysters were just as good.”July 2026
“Super fresh, superb oysters and smoked salmon! Wildly impressed by their cooked oysters too! Highly recommend for a no frills, lovely meal”November 2023
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Raw oysters Net +2
“Definitely recommend for raw oysters.”
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“Definitely recommend for raw oysters.”January 2024
“The raw oysters come in sizes from zero (bigger) to 4 (smaller). The prices for the dozens change progressively from 300 to 150 AED. The oysters are fresh and with amazing taste in all sizes.”April 2023
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Burrata salad Net +1
“We tried bruschetta and burrata salad both were good.”
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“We tried bruschetta and burrata salad both were good.”January 2023
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“I ate Fish soup, Fattoush salad and Clamps. Perfect.”
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“I ate Fish soup, Fattoush salad and Clamps. Perfect.”January 2026
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Fish soup Net +1
“I ate Fish soup, Fattoush salad and Clamps. Perfect.”
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“I ate Fish soup, Fattoush salad and Clamps. Perfect.”January 2026
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Local camel, goat, and cow cheese selection Net +1
“The local Camel, Goat, and Cow cheese selection was also great, especially when topped with the Organic honey from Fujairah.”
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“The local Camel, Goat, and Cow cheese selection was also great, especially when topped with the Organic honey from Fujairah.”August 2025
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Medium size oyster Net +1
“We ordered a dozen of medium size oyster. Smoke salmon was not too salty, serving with sourdough. Really tasty. Also we order burrata and tomato salad. Overall experiences was really nice. Chill vibes and most important thing. The oyster was super fresh. But we got also small size of the oyster:/ so i was not sure how they do but i got the feeling that they try to mixed the small size into the big one as well. But as long as it was fresh. I'm not complaining.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a dozen of medium size oyster. Smoke salmon was not too salty, serving with sourdough. Really tasty. Also we order burrata and tomato salad. Overall experiences was really nice. Chill vibes and most important thing. The oyster was super fresh. But we got also small size of the oyster:/ so i was not sure how they do but i got the feeling that they try to mixed the small size into the big one as well. But as long as it was fresh. I'm not complaining.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit weekdays. Aim for Mon–Thu, 4:30–6:30pm, when the sunset oyster deal is available and value is strongest.
Arrive early. Come earlier for a harbour seat and easier parking; the small venue gets busy later in the day and on weekends.
Try smaller sizes. Consider #3 or #4 oysters: one reviewer felt the price increase for larger sizes was not worth the small difference.
Dress practically. Choose trousers or comfortable clothing rather than a skirt, since the bench-style tables can make sitting awkward.
Check delivery. If ordering through Deliveroo, inspect the packaging on arrival; one customer reported repeated spills and wasted orders.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fishing Harbour 2
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Small menu
This is mainly an oyster destination, so diners wanting lots of non-seafood or substantial meal choices may find the menu limited.
Limited parking
Parking can be difficult, particularly during busy winter periods and later in happy hour.
No alcohol
The outlet does not serve alcohol, although non-alcoholic beer and wine are available.
Crowded service
Service may slow down when the compact venue fills up.
Delivery risk
One reviewer reported repeated Deliveroo spills, with oysters arriving unusable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
240 AED
a dozen No.1 oysters
“1 oysters for 240 AED , they were fresh, big, and meaty”Google review · October 2025
99 AED
box
“For the not opened, the price is always 99 AED for a box and the number of pieces varies with the size”Google review · April 2023
50 aed
10oysters
“50 aed for 10oysters”Google review · December 2021
19 dh
bread basket
“Their breads didn't seem fresh, they were too dry, Totally not worth getting the bread basket for 19 dh”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Dibba Bay Oysters is a small seafood spot in Umm Suqeim for people who want oysters to be the main event. You can order them raw in different sizes or try the grilled version, with smoked salmon and burrata salad available when you want something alongside them. Customers repeatedly describe the oysters as meaty, tender, cleanly shucked and exceptionally fresh.
The setting is simple and cosy, with a few picnic-style tables overlooking the harbour. Sunset is the standout time, although the compact layout means seats can become difficult to find during busy periods. Air conditioning was also noted for summer visits.
The strongest value comes from the weekday happy hour, generally reported from Monday to Thursday around 4:30–6:30pm. 1 oysters at 240 AED, while another reported 99 AED for an unopened takeaway box; these are customer-reported examples, not a current price list. Non-alcoholic beer and wine are available, but the outlet does not serve alcohol.
Parking is limited, so arriving early is sensible. For delivery, take care: one reviewer said Deliveroo oysters repeatedly arrived spilled and unusable. On-site, the menu is deliberately small rather than broad, making this a better choice for an oyster-focused meal than a full seafood spread.