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Giardino Dubai
Al Jaddaf
Giardino Dubai is a buffet restaurant in Al Jaddaf, known in reviews for broad international spreads, live cooking stations and seafood-focused evenings. Breakfast buffets, iftar and brunch sit alongside an ornate jungle-inspired Versace setting, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
679 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live stations
Chefs prepare dishes to order at live cooking stations, adding freshness and a more interactive buffet experience.
Seafood selection
Seafood-focused visits are praised for large oysters, sushi, ceviche, prawns, crab and lobster.
Dessert spread
Reviews highlight the extensive desserts, including pastries, cakes, seasonal fruit, chocolate fondue and a chocolate fountain.
Family brunch
The jungle brunch includes face painting, balloons, magic shows and costumed entertainment for children.
Iftar dishes
Iftar reviews specifically praise tender lamb mansaf, lamb tajine, perfectly cooked oxtail and traditional Ramadan sweets.
Outdoor terrace
The terrace gives breakfast and brunch diners an outdoor option, and one review recommends it during Dubai’s winter season.
Allergy labels
Small allergen cards at the buffet make it easier for guests with allergies to identify suitable dishes.
What to Eat at Giardino Dubai 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 Giardino Dubai, 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 Giardino Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef dumplings Net +1
“The Chinese food offerings were delightful, especially the beef dumplings which were simply delicious.”
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“The Chinese food offerings were delightful, especially the beef dumplings which were simply delicious.”February 2025
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Beef wellington Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the beef Wellington and grilled prawns with grilled vegetables; they were cooked to perfection.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the beef Wellington and grilled prawns with grilled vegetables; they were cooked to perfection.”February 2025
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Ceviche Net +1
“They have everything, and the oysters are very very big 😍 lots of sushi and delicious ceviche.”
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“They have everything, and the oysters are very very big 😍 lots of sushi and delicious ceviche.”October 2024
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Chinese noodles Net +1
“They also had egg Benedict, Chinese noodles and coffee/chocolate upon request which we enjoyed.”
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“They also had egg Benedict, Chinese noodles and coffee/chocolate upon request which we enjoyed.”September 2025
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Chocolate fondue Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the chocolate fondue—it's a decadent way to end your meal!”
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“I highly recommend trying the chocolate fondue—it's a decadent way to end your meal!”February 2025
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Chocolate fountain Net +1
“Different cuisines of the world are presented, fruits, a very large selection of desserts, a chocolate fountain, a lot of cheeses, just delight!”
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“Different cuisines of the world are presented, fruits, a very large selection of desserts, a chocolate fountain, a lot of cheeses, just delight!”January 2025
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Crab Net +1
“The shrimps and crab were incredibly fresh, and the shrimp cocktail was a delightful addition.”
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“The shrimps and crab were incredibly fresh, and the shrimp cocktail was a delightful addition.”February 2025
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Egg benedict Net +1
“They also had egg Benedict, Chinese noodles and coffee/chocolate upon request which we enjoyed.”
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“They also had egg Benedict, Chinese noodles and coffee/chocolate upon request which we enjoyed.”September 2025
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Grilled prawns Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the beef Wellington and grilled prawns with grilled vegetables; they were cooked to perfection.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the beef Wellington and grilled prawns with grilled vegetables; they were cooked to perfection.”February 2025
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Grilled vegetables Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the beef Wellington and grilled prawns with grilled vegetables; they were cooked to perfection.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the beef Wellington and grilled prawns with grilled vegetables; they were cooked to perfection.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“Had a chance to try Iftar buffet and that was so delicious and mouthwatering. I really love that.”
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“Had a chance to try Iftar buffet and that was so delicious and mouthwatering. I really love that.”March 2025
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Jumbo lobsters Net +1
“🍽️✨ Impeccable service, extraordinary food – the seafood section, including the jumbo lobsters, is a standout! 🦞😍 And when it comes to desserts, words fall short to describe their delectable perfection.”
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“🍽️✨ Impeccable service, extraordinary food – the seafood section, including the jumbo lobsters, is a standout! 🦞😍 And when it comes to desserts, words fall short to describe their delectable perfection.”January 2024
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Lamb mansaf Net +1
“The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes. Among the highlights were the lamb mansaf, which was incredibly tender and flavorful, the lamb tajine, bursting with rich spices, and the oxtail, which was cooked to perfection.”
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“The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes. Among the highlights were the lamb mansaf, which was incredibly tender and flavorful, the lamb tajine, bursting with rich spices, and the oxtail, which was cooked to perfection.”March 2025
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Lamb tajine Net +1
“The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes. Among the highlights were the lamb mansaf, which was incredibly tender and flavorful, the lamb tajine, bursting with rich spices, and the oxtail, which was cooked to perfection.”
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“The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes. Among the highlights were the lamb mansaf, which was incredibly tender and flavorful, the lamb tajine, bursting with rich spices, and the oxtail, which was cooked to perfection.”March 2025
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Lobster Net +1
“My recommendation to try lobster 🦞 Big thanks for all stuff for your hospitality 🥰 Hope come back soon 😊”
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“My recommendation to try lobster 🦞 Big thanks for all stuff for your hospitality 🥰 Hope come back soon 😊”October 2023
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Lobsters Net +1
“I love the food deliciousness, the lobsters, oyster and salmon are top notch here!.”
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“I love the food deliciousness, the lobsters, oyster and salmon are top notch here!.”February 2025
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Ouzi with lamb Net +1
“That was amazing Arabic style night with all Arabic main dishes. My favorite one is Ouzi with Lamb 🤍 huge options of meat, cheese and desserts.”
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“That was amazing Arabic style night with all Arabic main dishes. My favorite one is Ouzi with Lamb 🤍 huge options of meat, cheese and desserts.”May 2024
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Oxtail Net +1
“The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes. Among the highlights were the lamb mansaf, which was incredibly tender and flavorful, the lamb tajine, bursting with rich spices, and the oxtail, which was cooked to perfection.”
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“The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes. Among the highlights were the lamb mansaf, which was incredibly tender and flavorful, the lamb tajine, bursting with rich spices, and the oxtail, which was cooked to perfection.”March 2025
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Oyster Net +1
“I love the food deliciousness, the lobsters, oyster and salmon are top notch here!.”
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“I love the food deliciousness, the lobsters, oyster and salmon are top notch here!.”February 2025
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Oysters Net +1
“They have everything, and the oysters are very very big 😍 lots of sushi and delicious ceviche.”
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“They have everything, and the oysters are very very big 😍 lots of sushi and delicious ceviche.”October 2024
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Pain au chocolate Net +1
“I loved the pastries options, especially the pain au chocolate and Pistachio croissant.”
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“I loved the pastries options, especially the pain au chocolate and Pistachio croissant.”September 2024
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Perfectly grilled, juicy steaks Net +1
“From fresh seafood and sushi to perfectly grilled, juicy steaks, Arabic specialties, flavorful Indian dishes, and authentic Chinese cuisine, every station was a treat.”
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“From fresh seafood and sushi to perfectly grilled, juicy steaks, Arabic specialties, flavorful Indian dishes, and authentic Chinese cuisine, every station was a treat.”February 2025
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Pistachio croissant Net +1
“I loved the pastries options, especially the pain au chocolate and Pistachio croissant.”
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“I loved the pastries options, especially the pain au chocolate and Pistachio croissant.”September 2024
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Salmon Net +1
“I love the food deliciousness, the lobsters, oyster and salmon are top notch here!.”
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“I love the food deliciousness, the lobsters, oyster and salmon are top notch here!.”February 2025
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Seafoods night Net +1
“The seafoods night is so amazing. So delicious.”
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“The seafoods night is so amazing. So delicious.”October 2024
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Shrimp cocktail Net +1
“The shrimps and crab were incredibly fresh, and the shrimp cocktail was a delightful addition.”
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“The shrimps and crab were incredibly fresh, and the shrimp cocktail was a delightful addition.”February 2025
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Shrimps Net +1
“The shrimps and crab were incredibly fresh, and the shrimp cocktail was a delightful addition.”
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“The shrimps and crab were incredibly fresh, and the shrimp cocktail was a delightful addition.”February 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“They also had egg Benedict, Chinese noodles and coffee/chocolate upon request which we enjoyed.”
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“They also had egg Benedict, Chinese noodles and coffee/chocolate upon request which we enjoyed.”September 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Ocean feast Net −1
“We have visited Giardino Restaurant for the “Ocean feast” but unfortunately we have tried to find the feast without any success!!”
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“We have visited Giardino Restaurant for the “Ocean feast” but unfortunately we have tried to find the feast without any success!!”October 2022
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Sea bass Net −1
“You can see this sea bass, not cooked, with a strange color, and not good to eat.”
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“You can see this sea bass, not cooked, with a strange color, and not good to eat.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check stock. For seafood night, ask what remains before settling in; one guest arrived at 8:30 pm and found oysters, crab and lobster missing.
Try terrace. Choose the terrace in winter for a more pleasant outdoor breakfast or brunch setting.
Ask stations. Use the live cooking stations for dishes prepared to your preference rather than relying only on the pre-set buffet.
Bring children. The jungle brunch is worth considering with kids because entertainment includes face painting, balloons, magic and costumes.
Request quieter music. If the brunch atmosphere feels loud, ask the team to lower the music; one group said it was turned down after their request.
Use valet. For breakfast, one review reports complimentary valet parking, which can make arriving at the hotel easier.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Jadaf - Jaddaf Waterfront - Dubai
Al Jadaf - Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Seafood gaps
One seafood-buffet visit found oysters, crab and lobster unavailable by 8:30 pm, with some seafood described as poor quality.
Slow clearing
A customer reported slow, disorganized service, with used plates and utensils requiring repeated requests to replace or clear.
Premium pricing
One guest felt the seafood-buffet bill did not match the experience and reported paying 604 AED for two people.
Loud setting
A review found the restaurant noisy, while another said the new bright white lighting reduced the elegant feel.
Limited hot dishes
One breakfast review enjoyed the cheeses, fruit and desserts but found the hot Asian selection very limited.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
604 AED
meal for 2 people
“We paid 604 AED for 2 people! A small Coke Zero costs 34 AED”Google review · September 2025
34 AED
Coke Zero
“We paid 604 AED for 2 people! A small Coke Zero costs 34 AED”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Giardino Dubai is a buffet restaurant in Al Jaddaf, set in a jungle-inspired Versace-style interior with indoor seating and an outdoor terrace. It suits diners who want breadth rather than a single signature dish: reviews describe international breakfast and dinner buffets, Iftar buffet service, and seafood-focused evenings with sushi, oysters, prawns, crab and lobster. The strongest practical draw is the range.
Live cooking stations prepare dishes to order, while the buffet can include Italian, Indian, Arabian, Asian and European food. Breakfast receives praise for eggs, cheeses, fruit, pastries and desserts, although one guest found the hot Asian section limited. Dessert lovers get plenty to explore, including cakes, pastries, seasonal fruit, chocolate fondue and, in one review, a chocolate fountain.
Families may enjoy the jungle brunch, which has included face painting, balloons, magic shows and costumed entertainment; music can be loud, but a guest said staff lowered it on request. Complimentary valet parking was reported for breakfast. Seafood availability appears less consistent: one visit found oysters, crab and lobster gone by 8:30 pm, while another reported slow table clearing and questioned the premium pricing.
Ask about stock and current inclusions before booking a seafood night.