Custom cooking
Choose your seafood, sauce and cooking style; one guest had half a fish fried and half grilled.
Fish Market
Deira
Fish Market is a Deira seafood restaurant where you choose from fresh fish and seafood, then select the sauce and cooking style. Reviews also highlight its all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, creek views and a market-style dining experience that works for relaxed meals or family gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,289 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh selection
Reviews repeatedly describe the seafood as fresh, with guests choosing fish directly from the market-style display.
Buffet choice
The all-you-can-eat seafood buffet includes selected fresh seafood cooked to your preference, alongside a broad spread.
Creek views
The restaurant has views across the creek and Al Seef, adding an appealing backdrop to the meal.
Helpful guidance
Servers are often praised for explaining the seafood process and helping guests choose sauces and dishes.
Family friendly
A past Friday brunch included a kids room with gingerbread houses, movies and games for young children.
What to Eat at Fish Market 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 Fish Market, 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 Fish Market got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Calamari Net +1
“From the seafood selection, the grilled shrimp, clams, and calamari stood out — incredibly fresh and tasty.”
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“From the seafood selection, the grilled shrimp, clams, and calamari stood out — incredibly fresh and tasty.”July 2025
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Fish & chips Net +1
“Fish & chips were perfect, and accompanied by different sauces.”
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“Fish & chips were perfect, and accompanied by different sauces.”April 2025
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Fresh fried squid calamari Net +1
“Had the fresh fried squid calamari, grilled seabream, mixed vegetable in olive & garlic and hamour fish and chips. It was quite yummy, especially the grilled seabream.”
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“Had the fresh fried squid calamari, grilled seabream, mixed vegetable in olive & garlic and hamour fish and chips. It was quite yummy, especially the grilled seabream.”April 2023
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Fried calamari Net +1
“My personal favorites are fried calamari, red Thai curry with red mullet and their grilled fish options.”
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“My personal favorites are fried calamari, red Thai curry with red mullet and their grilled fish options.”June 2021
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Grilled seabream Net +1
“Had the fresh fried squid calamari, grilled seabream, mixed vegetable in olive & garlic and hamour fish and chips. It was quite yummy, especially the grilled seabream.”
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“Had the fresh fried squid calamari, grilled seabream, mixed vegetable in olive & garlic and hamour fish and chips. It was quite yummy, especially the grilled seabream.”April 2023
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“From the seafood selection, the grilled shrimp, clams, and calamari stood out — incredibly fresh and tasty.”
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“From the seafood selection, the grilled shrimp, clams, and calamari stood out — incredibly fresh and tasty.”July 2025
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Hammour Net +1
“I selected a mix of jumbo prawns, hammour, and a succulent lobster, all of which were grilled to perfection!”
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“I selected a mix of jumbo prawns, hammour, and a succulent lobster, all of which were grilled to perfection!”December 2024
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Hamour fish and chips Net +1
“Had the fresh fried squid calamari, grilled seabream, mixed vegetable in olive & garlic and hamour fish and chips. It was quite yummy, especially the grilled seabream.”
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“Had the fresh fried squid calamari, grilled seabream, mixed vegetable in olive & garlic and hamour fish and chips. It was quite yummy, especially the grilled seabream.”April 2023
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Iftar dinner Net +1
“Visited for Iftar dinner on a Friday. Very good food and a lot of choices to choose from. It can be very crowded on Friday, visiting after 8.15pm during Ramadan (if you're not a Muslim) could be a good idea. There is ample parking available in front of Hotel. Creek view adds to the good ambience and great service.”
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“Visited for Iftar dinner on a Friday. Very good food and a lot of choices to choose from. It can be very crowded on Friday, visiting after 8.15pm during Ramadan (if you're not a Muslim) could be a good idea. There is ample parking available in front of Hotel. Creek view adds to the good ambience and great service.”May 2018
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Jumbo prawns Net +1
“I selected a mix of jumbo prawns, hammour, and a succulent lobster, all of which were grilled to perfection!”
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“I selected a mix of jumbo prawns, hammour, and a succulent lobster, all of which were grilled to perfection!”December 2024
Honorable mentions (14)
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Lobster Net +1
“I selected a mix of jumbo prawns, hammour, and a succulent lobster, all of which were grilled to perfection!”
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“I selected a mix of jumbo prawns, hammour, and a succulent lobster, all of which were grilled to perfection!”December 2024
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Lobster thermidor Net +1
“Some of the must haves are Lobster thermidor , steamed Seabass, and Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce.”
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“Some of the must haves are Lobster thermidor , steamed Seabass, and Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce.”October 2023
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Mediterranean salad Net +1
“The sea bass was baked tob order and very good as was the Tuna Ceviche and Mediterranean Salad.”
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“The sea bass was baked tob order and very good as was the Tuna Ceviche and Mediterranean Salad.”August 2023
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Papaya salad Net +1
“The papaya salad was delicious, and the Tom Yum soup was absolutely yummy to start with!”
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“The papaya salad was delicious, and the Tom Yum soup was absolutely yummy to start with!”July 2025
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Red curry sauce with mussels Net +1
“I recommend the red curry sauce with mussels - amazing”
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“I recommend the red curry sauce with mussels - amazing”February 2018
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Red thai curry with red mullet Net +1
“My personal favorites are fried calamari, red Thai curry with red mullet and their grilled fish options.”
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“My personal favorites are fried calamari, red Thai curry with red mullet and their grilled fish options.”June 2021
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Sea bass Net +1
“The sea bass was baked tob order and very good as was the Tuna Ceviche and Mediterranean Salad.”
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“The sea bass was baked tob order and very good as was the Tuna Ceviche and Mediterranean Salad.”August 2023
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Sea bass ceviche Net +1
“A must try from the menu as a starter or a the sea bass ceviche, you will not be disappointed and it is the right dish to wet your appetite!”
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“A must try from the menu as a starter or a the sea bass ceviche, you will not be disappointed and it is the right dish to wet your appetite!”November 2022
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Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce Net +1
“Some of the must haves are Lobster thermidor , steamed Seabass, and Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce.”
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“Some of the must haves are Lobster thermidor , steamed Seabass, and Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce.”October 2023
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Steamed seabass Net +1
“Some of the must haves are Lobster thermidor , steamed Seabass, and Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce.”
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“Some of the must haves are Lobster thermidor , steamed Seabass, and Squids in lemon butter garlic sauce.”October 2023
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Sushi Net +1
“Sushi was good, food was generally fresh and there was a variety of dishes for the buffet from all restaurants on that floor.”
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“Sushi was good, food was generally fresh and there was a variety of dishes for the buffet from all restaurants on that floor.”July 2021
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Thai fish curry Net +1
“My taste buds are still happy with the quality and flavour of the food. Thai fish curry was excellent and i could taste the fish, green curry and coconut flavour in a flow. Our waitresses leona was extremely helpful and perfectly trained. Will def. go again😊”
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“My taste buds are still happy with the quality and flavour of the food. Thai fish curry was excellent and i could taste the fish, green curry and coconut flavour in a flow. Our waitresses leona was extremely helpful and perfectly trained. Will def. go again😊”October 2018
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Tom yum soup Net +1
“The papaya salad was delicious, and the Tom Yum soup was absolutely yummy to start with!”
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“The papaya salad was delicious, and the Tom Yum soup was absolutely yummy to start with!”July 2025
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Tuna ceviche Net +1
“The sea bass was baked tob order and very good as was the Tuna Ceviche and Mediterranean Salad.”
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“The sea bass was baked tob order and very good as was the Tuna Ceviche and Mediterranean Salad.”August 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Cold prawns Net −1
“Cold prawns should not have their skin and the crab arms should be pre-cracked for easy peeling.”
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“Cold prawns should not have their skin and the crab arms should be pre-cracked for easy peeling.”July 2021
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Fresh squid Net −1
“What I would say is that the fresh seafood could be a little fresher... the large prawns practically disintegrate under the knife abs the fresh squid a little too rubbery. Almost as if they were frozen before defrosting.”
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“What I would say is that the fresh seafood could be a little fresher... the large prawns practically disintegrate under the knife abs the fresh squid a little too rubbery. Almost as if they were frozen before defrosting.”August 2023
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Large prawns Net −1
“What I would say is that the fresh seafood could be a little fresher... the large prawns practically disintegrate under the knife abs the fresh squid a little too rubbery. Almost as if they were frozen before defrosting.”
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Critical review excerpts
“What I would say is that the fresh seafood could be a little fresher... the large prawns practically disintegrate under the knife abs the fresh squid a little too rubbery. Almost as if they were frozen before defrosting.”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Customize cooking. Ask how your fish can be split between cooking styles; one guest ordered half fried and half grilled.
Ask for guidance. If the display or sauces are unfamiliar, ask the team to explain the process and recommend a combination.
Try buffet. Consider the all-you-can-eat brunch if you want variety and unlimited seafood prepared in different styles.
Plan parking. A past brunch review reported ample parking in front of the hotel, though Friday events can be crowded.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Plaza Building - 2nd floor - Baniyas Rd
Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Pricey extras
One diner found it pricey, listing steam rice and a large bottle of Al Ain water at AED 35 each.
Limited menu
A guest found the menu limited and suggested adding more set-menu choices beyond the build-your-own seafood format.
Mixed freshness
One review questioned the freshness of large prawns and squid, describing the prawns as disintegrating and the squid as rubbery.
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The Bottom Line
Fish Market suits diners who want more control than a standard seafood menu provides. You can choose seafood from the display, then decide how it is cooked and which sauce accompanies it. Reviews specifically mention jumbo prawns, hammour and lobster grilled to order, while the lobster thermidor, steamed seabass and squid in lemon butter garlic sauce are named menu picks.
The all-you-can-eat seafood buffet is another major draw. Guests describe selecting fresh seafood for custom cooking alongside salads, appetisers, desserts and, in one older review, drinks included in the buffet. Staff are often praised for explaining the process and helping with sauces, which is useful if you are visiting for the first time.
The setting is a strong part of the experience, with creek, corniche and Al Seef views, a cosy atmosphere and occasional live entertainment. Families may appreciate the kids room mentioned at a past Friday brunch, while another review noted ample parking in front of the hotel. Friday events can be crowded, however.
Prices are not uniformly perceived as reasonable: one diner called the restaurant pricey and listed AED 35 for steam rice and AED 35 for a large bottle of Al Ain water. One older review also reported rubbery squid and prawns that fell apart, so expectations about freshness may vary.