Seafood selection
The sushi and seafood selection is repeatedly praised for freshness, flavour and presentation.
Flow Kitchen
Palm Jumeirah
Flow Kitchen is a buffet restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, known for broad international spreads and live cooking stations. Seafood, sushi, fresh pizza and family-focused brunch entertainment are recurring reasons reviewers choose it for celebrations, weekend meals and group dining.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
528 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live stations
Live stations let diners see items prepared in front of them, including pizza, pasta and other made-to-order dishes.
Buffet variety
The spread covers international flavours alongside dedicated Arabic, Indian, wok, salad and dessert sections.
Family friendly
Saturday brunches include children’s entertainment, and families report that young children enjoy the experience.
Celebration care
Several reviews describe thoughtful birthday or anniversary cakes arranged by the team, including surprise gestures.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area is described as a particularly appealing space when the weather is cooler.
Table service
Even during a full service, reviewers saw plates cleared promptly and managers helping on the floor.
What to Eat at Flow Kitchen 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 Flow Kitchen, 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 Flow Kitchen got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Anniversary cake Net +1
“A special mention to Manisha and Alaa, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Their kindness and attention to detail made all the difference. And the anniversary cake—what a masterpiece! It wasn’t just delicious but also a touching gesture that made our celebration even more memorable.”
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“A special mention to Manisha and Alaa, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Their kindness and attention to detail made all the difference. And the anniversary cake—what a masterpiece! It wasn’t just delicious but also a touching gesture that made our celebration even more memorable.”December 2024
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Ice cream Net +1
“We ended our night with the ice cream, it was nice chilled way to conclude the night.”
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“We ended our night with the ice cream, it was nice chilled way to conclude the night.”November 2016
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Ice-cream Net +1
“Food was OK but not wow , and it was not that much worthy . Some dishes were OK and some just had an option on the table . The best thing we liked there all of us was ICE-CREAM, the waitress was amazing, full of heart .”
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“Food was OK but not wow , and it was not that much worthy . Some dishes were OK and some just had an option on the table . The best thing we liked there all of us was ICE-CREAM, the waitress was amazing, full of heart .”October 2023
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Kebab Net +1
“However they had great kebab and great sea food selection. Seafood was best thing about the buffet.”
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“However they had great kebab and great sea food selection. Seafood was best thing about the buffet.”December 2025
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Pork ribs Net +1
“I did love the fact there were pork ribs and roast pork meat, my kind of liking! My favourites absolutely the beef, sashimis, oysters, freshly made pizza and variety of desserts to go for.”
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“I did love the fact there were pork ribs and roast pork meat, my kind of liking! My favourites absolutely the beef, sashimis, oysters, freshly made pizza and variety of desserts to go for.”May 2025
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Red prawn soup Net +1
“Their Red Prawn soup was fabulous, I had 3 bowls.”
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“Their Red Prawn soup was fabulous, I had 3 bowls.”November 2016
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Roast pork meat Net +1
“I did love the fact there were pork ribs and roast pork meat, my kind of liking! My favourites absolutely the beef, sashimis, oysters, freshly made pizza and variety of desserts to go for.”
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“I did love the fact there were pork ribs and roast pork meat, my kind of liking! My favourites absolutely the beef, sashimis, oysters, freshly made pizza and variety of desserts to go for.”May 2025
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Sashimi Net +1
“Very good choice of food. Nice and friendly staff. Was surprised by the quality of kebabs and salads choice. All fresh including sashimi and sushi. Very much recommended for the everyone :) by the way very good arrangements for the kids. There is a separate buffet for the kids and lots of entertainment. Definitely good choice for your Friday afternoon :)”
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“Very good choice of food. Nice and friendly staff. Was surprised by the quality of kebabs and salads choice. All fresh including sashimi and sushi. Very much recommended for the everyone :) by the way very good arrangements for the kids. There is a separate buffet for the kids and lots of entertainment. Definitely good choice for your Friday afternoon :)”April 2017
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Steak Net +1
“It’s so sad they close it temporarily due to the low season, always my comfort food place, the variety is awesome and the steak is always cooked right on, extremely good quality, interior wise it’s a beautiful restaurant no doubts.”
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“It’s so sad they close it temporarily due to the low season, always my comfort food place, the variety is awesome and the steak is always cooked right on, extremely good quality, interior wise it’s a beautiful restaurant no doubts.”April 2026
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Sushi Net +1
“Very good choice of food. Nice and friendly staff. Was surprised by the quality of kebabs and salads choice. All fresh including sashimi and sushi. Very much recommended for the everyone :) by the way very good arrangements for the kids. There is a separate buffet for the kids and lots of entertainment. Definitely good choice for your Friday afternoon :)”
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“Very good choice of food. Nice and friendly staff. Was surprised by the quality of kebabs and salads choice. All fresh including sashimi and sushi. Very much recommended for the everyone :) by the way very good arrangements for the kids. There is a separate buffet for the kids and lots of entertainment. Definitely good choice for your Friday afternoon :)”April 2017
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Tea masala Net +1
“Their Tea masala was really good”
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“Their Tea masala was really good”November 2023
What to Avoid (2)
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Egg benedict Net −1
“We did not like the Egg benedict at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We did not like the Egg benedict at all.”November 2023
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Mousse cake Net −1
“If only they can improve the desserts section, less mousse cake would be great.”
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“If only they can improve the desserts section, less mousse cake would be great.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check deals. Ask whether The Entertainer applies to your buffet booking; one reviewer confirmed it could be used.
Choose weather. For outdoor seating, reviewers specifically suggest visiting in the colder season.
Allow time. At breakfast, allow extra time for hot drinks or order them early, since one guest had to ask repeatedly.
Bring children. Saturday brunch is worth considering with children because organised entertainment is part of the experience.
Check occasion. For birthdays or anniversaries, mention the celebration when booking; reviews describe surprise cakes arranged by the team.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fairmont The Palm - Lower Ground Floor, Fairmont The Palm - 72413 Palm Jumeirah Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Price
One diner reported 225 AED per person with a soft drink and considered it more expensive than other buffets.
Inconsistent quality
Some diners found the buffet average or underwhelming compared with other Dubai hotel buffets.
Breakfast repetition
Breakfast was described as repetitive, with hot-drink service slow enough to require repeated requests.
Desserts vary
Desserts receive mixed feedback: some visitors loved them, while others found the sweets or mousse-heavy selection weak.
Noise
A themed evening was noisy, and one diner seated beside a speaker could not hold a normal conversation.
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The Bottom Line
Flow Kitchen is a buffet-led restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where the main draw is breadth: diners can move between international mains, sushi and seafood, live stations, salads, Arabic sides and desserts. The sushi, seafood and BBQ sections receive some of the clearest praise, while fresh pizza and wok cooking add variety beyond the usual hotel buffet formula. It is a strong family and celebration setting.
5-year-old enjoying the visit. Birthday and anniversary cakes are a recurring thoughtful touch, so mention the occasion when booking rather than assuming it will be arranged. Service is one of Flow Kitchen’s most consistent strengths.
Reviewers describe attentive table care, prompt plate clearing even when the restaurant was full, and warm help during group bookings. Outdoor seating is another useful feature when the weather is cooler, although themed evenings can become noisy. Value and food quality are less settled.
One diner reported 225 AED per person with a soft drink and found it expensive; others felt the buffet was average, repetitive at breakfast or short on dessert quality. Ask about The Entertainer before paying, and allow extra time for hot drinks at breakfast.