Seafood Nights
Seafood buffets can include grilled scallops, grilled cheese lobster, sushi, oysters and other cooked and chilled selections.
Ewaan
Downtown Dubai
Ewaan is a Middle Eastern restaurant inside Palace Downtown in Downtown Dubai, known for broad buffet dining and an elegant oriental setting. Reviews especially highlight its seafood nights, breakfast spreads and outdoor tables overlooking the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,045 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Spread
The breakfast buffet is praised for its variety, including fresh fruit, pastries and hot options, with outdoor Burj Khalifa views.
Dubai Views
Outdoor seating can give you views of the Burj Khalifa light show and Dubai Fountain show during dinner.
Dessert Variety
Reviews mention Arabic sweets such as baklava, kadaifi, kunafa and Um Ali alongside cakes, ice cream and a chocolate fountain.
Elegant Setting
The restaurant’s oriental atmosphere, high ceilings and Arabic interior touches make the setting a major part of the experience.
Celebrations
A birthday review describes a surprise cake and birthday song, making the restaurant suitable for occasion meals.
What to Eat at Ewaan 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 Ewaan, 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 Ewaan got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Breakfast Net +1
“Amazing breakfast at Ewaan Palace, Downtown Hotel.”
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“Amazing breakfast at Ewaan Palace, Downtown Hotel.”August 2025
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“The entire property is beautifully maintained, but the real highlight was the breakfast buffet. It was truly delicious with an incredible variety of fresh fruits, pastries, and hot options.”
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“The entire property is beautifully maintained, but the real highlight was the breakfast buffet. It was truly delicious with an incredible variety of fresh fruits, pastries, and hot options.”December 2025
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Delectable lobster grills Net +1
“We indulged in mouthwatering dishes such as succulent duck, flavorful salmon, and delectable lobster grills, not to mention the irresistible assortment of desserts.”
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“We indulged in mouthwatering dishes such as succulent duck, flavorful salmon, and delectable lobster grills, not to mention the irresistible assortment of desserts.”June 2023
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Fish fingers Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the fish fingers—they're a must!”
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“I highly recommend trying the fish fingers—they're a must!”September 2024
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Flavorful salmon Net +1
“We indulged in mouthwatering dishes such as succulent duck, flavorful salmon, and delectable lobster grills, not to mention the irresistible assortment of desserts.”
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“We indulged in mouthwatering dishes such as succulent duck, flavorful salmon, and delectable lobster grills, not to mention the irresistible assortment of desserts.”June 2023
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Fresh kunafa Net +1
“There was also sweet food like ice cream,fresh kunafa,cakes and panacotta.”
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“There was also sweet food like ice cream,fresh kunafa,cakes and panacotta.”March 2024
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Grill prawns Net +1
“There were good grill prawns & a nice collection of salads & starters.”
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“There were good grill prawns & a nice collection of salads & starters.”October 2022
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Grilled cheese lobsters Net +1
“Highlight for me was the grilled scallops, they were big and fresh, and also the grilled cheese lobsters.”
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“Highlight for me was the grilled scallops, they were big and fresh, and also the grilled cheese lobsters.”September 2024
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Grilled scallops Net +1
“Highlight for me was the grilled scallops, they were big and fresh, and also the grilled cheese lobsters.”
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“Highlight for me was the grilled scallops, they were big and fresh, and also the grilled cheese lobsters.”September 2024
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“Even lobster tail and grilled shrimp, oyster sushi. There was a many other options of meat lovers too.”
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“Even lobster tail and grilled shrimp, oyster sushi. There was a many other options of meat lovers too.”April 2023
Honorable mentions (10)
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High-quality buffet Net +1
“Beautiful restaurant with an elegant oriental atmosphere and a high-quality buffet.”
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“Beautiful restaurant with an elegant oriental atmosphere and a high-quality buffet.”February 2026
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Ice cream Net +1
“There was also sweet food like ice cream,fresh kunafa,cakes and panacotta.”
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“There was also sweet food like ice cream,fresh kunafa,cakes and panacotta.”March 2024
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Lamb ouzi Net +1
“Loved the seafood options, lamb ouzi, dumplings, sushi, ice cream station, and the dessert cakes.”
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“Loved the seafood options, lamb ouzi, dumplings, sushi, ice cream station, and the dessert cakes.”June 2019
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Lobster grill Net +1
“A variety of international food can satisfy you very much. Especially we loved the sea food represented by excellent lobster grill!”
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“A variety of international food can satisfy you very much. Especially we loved the sea food represented by excellent lobster grill!”July 2021
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Panacotta Net +1
“There was also sweet food like ice cream,fresh kunafa,cakes and panacotta.”
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“There was also sweet food like ice cream,fresh kunafa,cakes and panacotta.”March 2024
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Saj Net +1
“Everything was fresh and delicious.The buffet had great varieties.From savory to sweet.There was savory food like saj,rice,salad,chicken and many more.”
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“Everything was fresh and delicious.The buffet had great varieties.From savory to sweet.There was savory food like saj,rice,salad,chicken and many more.”March 2024
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Saturday brunch Net +1
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ewaan in Palace Downtown for their Saturday brunch, and I must say, it was truly an outstanding experience.”
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“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ewaan in Palace Downtown for their Saturday brunch, and I must say, it was truly an outstanding experience.”June 2023
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Seafood buffet Net +1
“The seafood buffet is amazing and the service is great.”
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“The seafood buffet is amazing and the service is great.”January 2026
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Seafood night Net +1
“It was sk good 🤩 Especially the seafood night was so delicious.”
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“It was sk good 🤩 Especially the seafood night was so delicious.”April 2023
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Succulent duck Net +1
“We indulged in mouthwatering dishes such as succulent duck, flavorful salmon, and delectable lobster grills, not to mention the irresistible assortment of desserts.”
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“We indulged in mouthwatering dishes such as succulent duck, flavorful salmon, and delectable lobster grills, not to mention the irresistible assortment of desserts.”June 2023
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Prosecco Net +1
“We did the 535dhs packages which had good cocktails and nice Prosecco.”
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Review excerpts
“We did the 535dhs packages which had good cocktails and nice Prosecco.”October 2019
What to Avoid (3)
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Iftar Net −1
“Had Iftar on Friday at Ewaan Rest, food quality is poor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had Iftar on Friday at Ewaan Rest, food quality is poor.”March 2026
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Lobster Net −1
“The lobster was literally ruined, sadly.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The lobster was literally ruined, sadly.”April 2025
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Roast beef Net −1
“I asked the chef in charge whether he would personally be satisfied with a completely overcooked roast beef, and his response was that this is simply how it is at a buffet.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I asked the chef in charge whether he would personally be satisfied with a completely overcooked roast beef, and his response was that this is simply how it is at a buffet.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Outdoors. Request an outdoor table for Burj Khalifa and Fountain views, especially when the weather is comfortable.
Check Iftar. Check the current Iftar menu and recent feedback before booking, as reviews report sharply mixed food quality.
Try Seafood. If seafood is your priority, consider the Saturday seafood brunch, where guests specifically praised grilled scallops and lobster.
Check Availability. Book ahead for popular brunch dates; one review says the restaurant was fully booked for several weekends.
Look For Deals. Ask whether an Entertainer offer applies to your visit; a review reported a buy-one-get-one deal.
Use Valet. Valet parking is available, which may help when visiting the Palace Downtown for a busy buffet or brunch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
57VG+J35 Palace Downtown 9770 - L2 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Common Concerns
Iftar Quality
Several recent Iftar reviews report overcooked meat and fish, cold dishes and disappointing overall food quality.
Seafood Cooking
One buffet review says the seafood, including lobster, was overcooked despite the attractive presentation.
Inconsistent Service
Service experiences vary: one guest reported repeated order errors and interruptions, while another received no table service.
Outdoor Booking
A past guest could not secure outdoor seating and said the website did not clearly explain how to book it.
Premium Pricing
Reviews describe the buffet as expensive, with one guest reporting about $100 per person and another citing around €90 excluding drinks.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
330 AED
lunch
“The whole experience was worth the trip I had lunch with my friend each of us paid 330 AED”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Ewaan is a buffet-led Middle Eastern restaurant inside Palace Downtown in Downtown Dubai. It suits diners who want a substantial spread rather than a small à la carte meal, with reviews highlighting seafood nights, breakfast buffets, brunch and seasonal Iftar. The setting matters too: outdoor tables can look towards the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, while the interior has high ceilings and Arabic design details.
Seafood is one of the clearest draws. Guests have mentioned oysters, lobster, sushi, grilled shrimp and grilled scallops, with one Saturday brunch review calling the scallops big and fresh. Breakfast receives similarly strong feedback for its fresh fruit, pastries and hot dishes.
Desserts range from baklava and kadaifi to kunafa, Um Ali, ice cream and a chocolate fountain. Service is often described as attentive and helpful, but it is not completely consistent. More importantly, recent Iftar reviews describe overcooked meat and fish, cold buffet dishes and poor value, while other visits found the food fresh and delicious.
That makes checking the current Iftar offering worthwhile. Outdoor seating can be popular, so request it when booking; valet parking is available. Reported prices include 310 AED for an Iftar buffet, 330 AED per person for lunch and about $100 per person for one buffet experience.