Fresh seafood
Fish, prawns and hammour are repeatedly described as fresh, well cooked and full of flavour.
Exotic Shoreline Restaurant
Al Furjan
Exotic Shoreline is a seafood restaurant in Al Furjan known for fresh fish, prawns and generous portions. Reviews point to fish fry, ghee rice with fish curry and a relaxed setting as strong reasons to consider a visit or takeaway order.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
547 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions can suit sharing, including rice servings and a 500g fried shrimp order.
Fish fry
The fish fry is praised for its freshness, flavour and careful cooking.
Relaxed setting
Customers describe the atmosphere as clean, cozy, modern and relaxing, with outdoor dining available in one review.
Takeaway option
Regular customers order takeaway and report that the food remains fresh and delicious.
Family friendly
The generous servings and comfortable setup work well for lunch or dinner with a big family or group.
Flexible portions
One review says diners can choose the fish size and specify how many grams of prawns they want.
What to Eat at Exotic Shoreline Restaurant 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 Exotic Shoreline Restaurant, 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 Exotic Shoreline Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fish fry Net +2
“Meals with Fish Fry Fresh Seafood And Tasty Curry. A Must Try Spot for Seafood Lovers Wide Menu Options are available”
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“Meals with Fish Fry Fresh Seafood And Tasty Curry. A Must Try Spot for Seafood Lovers Wide Menu Options are available”July 2026
“The fish fry was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”
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“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”December 2025
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Dahl and papad combo Net +1
“It's a good place for lunch/dinner if you are coming with a big family and friends. Seafood is fresh. The right serving too. Dahl and papad combo is 👍. But to those who are not used to spicy food, just ask for more veggies, yoghurt or royal falooda. 😆”
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“It's a good place for lunch/dinner if you are coming with a big family and friends. Seafood is fresh. The right serving too. Dahl and papad combo is 👍. But to those who are not used to spicy food, just ask for more veggies, yoghurt or royal falooda. 😆”April 2026
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Dhal curry Net +1
“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”
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“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”December 2025
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Fish with bread and rice Net +1
“Great meal at the hotel! Had the fish with bread and rice. The fish was incredibly fresh, tasted amazing, and was clearly high quality. Would order again.”
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“Great meal at the hotel! Had the fish with bread and rice. The fish was incredibly fresh, tasted amazing, and was clearly high quality. Would order again.”May 2026
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Fried fish Net +1
“Thank god they have soy sauce and vinegar with lemon for a perfect dipping sauce for fried fish.”
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“Thank god they have soy sauce and vinegar with lemon for a perfect dipping sauce for fried fish.”October 2025
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Fried prawns Net +1
“For the mains, we had sea bream fish and fried prawns served with paratha, along with a sardine gravy recommended by the owner — all of which were outstanding.”
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“For the mains, we had sea bream fish and fried prawns served with paratha, along with a sardine gravy recommended by the owner — all of which were outstanding.”February 2026
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Fried sherry & hamour Net +1
“Food is very delicious. We ordered 500g of fried shrimps & grilled chicken combo. If you eat here, order their best selling fried sherry & hamour.. Also, look for Anfaz for great service. He gave us complimentary ice cream since it is our first time.”
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“Food is very delicious. We ordered 500g of fried shrimps & grilled chicken combo. If you eat here, order their best selling fried sherry & hamour.. Also, look for Anfaz for great service. He gave us complimentary ice cream since it is our first time.”January 2026
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Fried shrimps & grilled chicken combo Net +1
“Food is very delicious. We ordered 500g of fried shrimps & grilled chicken combo. If you eat here, order their best selling fried sherry & hamour.. Also, look for Anfaz for great service. He gave us complimentary ice cream since it is our first time.”
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“Food is very delicious. We ordered 500g of fried shrimps & grilled chicken combo. If you eat here, order their best selling fried sherry & hamour.. Also, look for Anfaz for great service. He gave us complimentary ice cream since it is our first time.”January 2026
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Ghee rice Net +1
“This is like the upgraded version of the original BuQatair restaurant. But the food is just as yummy. I love the curry/masala dip paired with ghee rice and paratha.”
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“This is like the upgraded version of the original BuQatair restaurant. But the food is just as yummy. I love the curry/masala dip paired with ghee rice and paratha.”September 2024
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Ghee rice with fish curry Net +1
“My all-time favorite here is the ghee rice with fish curry. The taste is always amazing and never disappoints. Highly recommended!”
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“My all-time favorite here is the ghee rice with fish curry. The taste is always amazing and never disappoints. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Gobi manchurian Net +1
“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”
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“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”December 2025
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Hammour Net +1
“hammour is 100% fresh !Thanks to Salman who is very polite and accommdating! We will definitely come back again and again!”
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“hammour is 100% fresh !Thanks to Salman who is very polite and accommdating! We will definitely come back again and again!”May 2025
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Parotta Net +1
“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”
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“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”December 2025
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Prawn biriyani Net +1
“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”
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“Food here is really good and well worth the price. We had chicken fried rice, prawn biriyani, parotta, gobi manchurian, and dhal curry. Loved the chicken fried rice and gobi manchurian. The other dishes were equivalently good too. Highly recommended and we will visit again.”December 2025
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Sardine gravy Net +1
“For the mains, we had sea bream fish and fried prawns served with paratha, along with a sardine gravy recommended by the owner — all of which were outstanding.”
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“For the mains, we had sea bream fish and fried prawns served with paratha, along with a sardine gravy recommended by the owner — all of which were outstanding.”February 2026
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Sea bream fish Net +1
“For the mains, we had sea bream fish and fried prawns served with paratha, along with a sardine gravy recommended by the owner — all of which were outstanding.”
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“For the mains, we had sea bream fish and fried prawns served with paratha, along with a sardine gravy recommended by the owner — all of which were outstanding.”February 2026
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Tiger prawn Net +1
“Amazing service by Anfaz. Rice serving is good for sharing. Ordered chicken and tiger prawn, both taste fresh and good”
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“Amazing service by Anfaz. Rice serving is good for sharing. Ordered chicken and tiger prawn, both taste fresh and good”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve during busy hours because one review reports limited seating and recommends booking in advance.
Allow time. Build in extra time for the meal: a customer reported a considerably long wait, while another waited 10 to 15 minutes.
Ask mild. If spicy food is not your preference, ask for more vegetables or yoghurt alongside the meal.
Try takeaway. Takeaway is a tested option for regular customers who repeatedly order the restaurant’s fresh food.
Consider sharing. Plan to share where suitable: one review says the portions are generous, and rice servings are good for sharing.
Check parking. Parking can be busy in the evening, so check the situation before arriving at peak times.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rose residence 1
Jebel Ali Village - Al Furjan, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Busy parking
Parking was quite busy during one evening visit, so arrival may be less straightforward at peak times.
Limited seating
A customer reported limited seating and recommended booking ahead during busy hours.
Long waits
One review mentions a considerably long wait, while another records a 10–15 minute serving time.
Spicy dishes
If you are not used to spicy food, you may need to request milder accompaniments or extra vegetables and yoghurt.
Timing issues
A celebration meal had a minor problem with food not arriving at the agreed time.
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The Bottom Line
Exotic Shoreline is a seafood restaurant in Al Furjan where the reviews consistently focus on fresh fish, prawns and generous portions. Fish fry is a clear favourite, while ghee rice with fish curry, sea bream with fried prawns, and fish with bread and rice give first-time diners useful starting points. Takeaway is also popular with repeat customers.
The portions are often large enough for sharing, making the restaurant a practical choice for families and groups. One review says diners can choose the fish size and the number of grams of prawns, which is a helpful detail if you want more control over the order. The setting is described as clean, cozy, modern and relaxing, with a comfortable atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
There are a few practical cautions. Seating may be limited during busy hours, parking has been quite busy on at least one visit, and one customer reported a considerably long wait. Another waited 10 to 15 minutes, so avoid arriving hungry if your schedule is tight.
Diners unused to spicy food should ask for extra vegetables or yoghurt. A lunch meal was reported at 13AED, though another review found prices a little high; treat that amount as a past customer report, not a current menu guarantee.