Brunch buffet
The buffet is unusually broad, with a dedicated seafood offering and a substantial dessert selection.
Envy
Palm Jumeirah
Envy is an international restaurant on Palm Jumeirah with Mediterranean and Levantine influences. Reviews make it especially appealing for Saturday brunches with broad buffet choices, seafood and live music, while the outdoor seating brings beach views and a relaxed setting for dinner or breakfast.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
197 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sea views
Outdoor seating looks towards Palm Beach, the Palm and Dubai Marina, giving brunch and dinner a strong scenic backdrop.
Live music
Saturday brunches and some dinners feature live singers, DJs or saxophone, adding energy without always overwhelming conversation.
Well-cooked steak
One dinner review found the steak exceptionally tender, alongside a well-received pasta order.
Breakfast variety
Breakfast is praised for offering plenty of choices, with reviewers also describing the buffet food as tasty and fresh.
Family friendly
Reviews describe the restaurant as welcoming for families, including children enjoying the brunch atmosphere and views.
Comfortable seating
The cosy decor and particularly comfortable chairs suit a long, unhurried breakfast or dinner.
What to Eat at Envy 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 Envy, 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 Envy got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bibimbap Net +1
“Their a la Carte menu was amazing! Our favorites were mushroom truffle soup, bibimbap and the chocolate sphere dessert.”
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“Their a la Carte menu was amazing! Our favorites were mushroom truffle soup, bibimbap and the chocolate sphere dessert.”December 2022
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Caesar salad Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the salmon, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the salmon, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“The sea bass was good and the calamari was pretty good but as appetizer was served after the main dish !”
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Review excerpts
“The sea bass was good and the calamari was pretty good but as appetizer was served after the main dish !”May 2026
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Carrot cake Net +1
“Your brunch will end sweetly with the best dessert spread from chocolate fountain to carrot cake and endless options of extremely delicious pastries.”
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“Your brunch will end sweetly with the best dessert spread from chocolate fountain to carrot cake and endless options of extremely delicious pastries.”January 2023
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Chicken pasta Net +1
“We had the chicken pasta along with the grilled salmon and it was absolutely fantastic!”
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“We had the chicken pasta along with the grilled salmon and it was absolutely fantastic!”September 2022
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Chocolate fountain Net +1
“Your brunch will end sweetly with the best dessert spread from chocolate fountain to carrot cake and endless options of extremely delicious pastries.”
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Review excerpts
“Your brunch will end sweetly with the best dessert spread from chocolate fountain to carrot cake and endless options of extremely delicious pastries.”January 2023
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Chocolate fudge Net +1
“Was awesome we had a variety of food included drinks the place had perfect ambiance classical furniture and crockery The staff was so welcoming the live music was so entertaining we have enjoyed the best sushi, mouth watering chocolate fudge and streak a lot”
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“Was awesome we had a variety of food included drinks the place had perfect ambiance classical furniture and crockery The staff was so welcoming the live music was so entertaining we have enjoyed the best sushi, mouth watering chocolate fudge and streak a lot”September 2022
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Chocolate mousse Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the salmon, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the salmon, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Chocolate sphere dessert Net +1
“Their a la Carte menu was amazing! Our favorites were mushroom truffle soup, bibimbap and the chocolate sphere dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“Their a la Carte menu was amazing! Our favorites were mushroom truffle soup, bibimbap and the chocolate sphere dessert.”December 2022
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Corn fed chicken cooked in the pot Net +1
“Must try the corn fed chicken cooked in the pot .”
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Review excerpts
“Must try the corn fed chicken cooked in the pot .”February 2023
Honorable mentions (9)
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“We had the chicken pasta along with the grilled salmon and it was absolutely fantastic!”
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Review excerpts
“We had the chicken pasta along with the grilled salmon and it was absolutely fantastic!”September 2022
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Mediterranean lamb chops Net +1
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”
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Review excerpts
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”June 2023
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Mushroom truffle soup Net +1
“Their a la Carte menu was amazing! Our favorites were mushroom truffle soup, bibimbap and the chocolate sphere dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“Their a la Carte menu was amazing! Our favorites were mushroom truffle soup, bibimbap and the chocolate sphere dessert.”December 2022
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Oysters Net +1
“It’s oysters were lovely although a shame there was no sauce.”
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Review excerpts
“It’s oysters were lovely although a shame there was no sauce.”June 2022
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Pan seared scottish salmon Net +1
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”
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Review excerpts
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”June 2023
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Roasted corn-fed baby chicken Net +1
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”
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Review excerpts
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”June 2023
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Salmon Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the salmon, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the salmon, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Sea bass Net +1
“The sea bass was good and the calamari was pretty good but as appetizer was served after the main dish !”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sea bass was good and the calamari was pretty good but as appetizer was served after the main dish !”May 2026
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Wild mushroom and truffle risotto Net +1
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Our selection of mains comprised of roasted corn-fed baby chicken, Mediterranean lamb chops, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and pan seared Scottish salmon. Each dish was better than the other, and we devoured them all.”June 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Charcoal chicken Net −1
“The absolute worst food I had in Dubai. The picture speaks for itself. They actually served this “charcoal” chicken, they weren’t joking it was burnt to coal!! I live in the building and took a guest there for dinner, what a huge embarrassment!”
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Critical review excerpts
“The absolute worst food I had in Dubai. The picture speaks for itself. They actually served this “charcoal” chicken, they weren’t joking it was burnt to coal!! I live in the building and took a guest there for dinner, what a huge embarrassment!”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check format. Ask about the buffet or scan the QR code for à la carte choices before ordering; one review reported AED190 per person for the buffet.
Request cutlery. If you choose the buffet, ask for spare knives and forks early, as one diner had to request them repeatedly.
Choose outdoors. For the strongest views and a breeze, request an outdoor table; reviews specifically praise the outside seating.
Book Saturday. Saturday brunch is the clearest choice if live singers and a lively atmosphere are important to you.
Allow time. Leave extra time for the meal if ordering à la carte, since one visit reported a long preparation wait.
Plan the visit
Practical details
West Palm Jumeirah - Crescent Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow preparation
One visit found the food preparation quite slow, alongside limited choices in plates and salads.
Buffet cutlery
At the buffet, guests reported having to repeatedly request replacement knives or forks, which made eating inconvenient.
Service timing
One dinner review said the calamari appetizer arrived after the main course.
Burnt chicken
A strongly negative review reported chicken that was served burnt to the point of being described as charcoal.
No paper menu
A lunch review noted that the restaurant used a contactless menu rather than providing a paper version.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED190/person
buffet
“They charge AED190/person for a buffet or you can easily choose an A la carte menu by scanning their QR code”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Envy is a Palm Jumeirah restaurant combining international food with Mediterranean and Levantine influences. The main draw in the reviews is the Saturday brunch: diners describe a large buffet spanning seafood, sushi, salads, breads, hot dishes and an expansive dessert table, with live music or a DJ helping set the pace. The chocolate fountain and seafood section get repeated attention.
For a quieter visit, breakfast and dinner are also well represented. Reviews mention salmon, Caesar salad, chocolate mousse, pasta and steak, with one diner calling the steak exceptionally tender. The outdoor terrace brings views over the beach, Palm and distant Dubai landmarks, while indoor seating is described as cosy, comfortable and family friendly.
Some dinners include live music, though one reviewer felt the performance could be more engaging. There are a few practical caveats. A buffet diner paid AED190 per person and found the knife-and-fork supply inconvenient, so ask for extra cutlery when you sit down.
Another visit reported limited plates and salads and a long preparation time, while a separate review said an appetizer arrived after the main course. Check the buffet versus à la carte setup and allow a little flexibility during busy periods.