Seafood Quality
Several diners found the lobster tender, fresh and well cooked, with seasoning that enhanced rather than masked its flavour.
Homer Lobster UAE - DIFC
DIFC
Homer Lobster UAE is a casual seafood sandwich restaurant in DIFC, centred on lobster rolls served in brioche buns. Reviews also point to strong alternatives such as the lobster, crayfish, avocado and soft-egg club sandwich.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
164 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brioche Buns
The soft brioche is a major part of the appeal, with one diner calling the buns divine alongside the lobster and truffle chips.
Helpful Service
Reviews regularly describe the team as friendly and knowledgeable, including staff who explained the menu and made recommendations.
Strong Alternatives
Non-lobster diners can look beyond the rolls: the soft eggs and grilled cheese received particularly positive mentions.
Group Boxes
The small lobster box was praised as a useful sharing option, with 18 mini rolls offered for a single group order.
Outdoor Seating
The DIFC terrace works well for a relaxed lunch or sunny people-watching, especially in cooler weather.
What to Eat at Homer Lobster UAE - DIFC 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 Homer Lobster UAE - DIFC, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Homer Lobster UAE - DIFC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Classic lobster rolls Net +3
“We tried the Classic and Connecticut. If you’re looking for more flavour try the Classic and if you’re looking for more lobster taste try the Connecticut.”
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“We tried the Classic and Connecticut. If you’re looking for more flavour try the Classic and if you’re looking for more lobster taste try the Connecticut.”October 2023
“I tried the Connecticut and Classic. Connecticut had Too much butter, it was almost like a wanna mask the taste of lobster. I ordered XL (extra lobster) but i didn’t really get extra. it was an average roll. Classic one was nice, but nothing impressive.”November 2023
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Grilled cheese Net +2
“I love the place and I ordered for grilled cheese and the lobster roll. Love it! Burrrrppp!!!”
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“I love the place and I ordered for grilled cheese and the lobster roll. Love it! Burrrrppp!!!”September 2024
“Loved it so much! Food was incredible, we had the miso & yuzu & classic lobster rolls, as well as a grilled cheese. The bread is so soft & lobster sweet & delicious. Service was great too! Definitely one to visit”July 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Nutella brioche dessert Net +1
“We were gifted a Nutella brioche dessert which was rich, buttery and nutty!”
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“We were gifted a Nutella brioche dessert which was rich, buttery and nutty!”August 2023
“Amazing rolls , top quality food and the chef himself gave is two free brioche with nutella and peanut-butter and jam which was tasty! Will definitely come back again.”October 2023
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Amarillo lobster roll Net +1
“We had the Amarillo lobster roll, PB&J sandwich and truffle chips - and everything was so delicious! For me the lobster roll and chips were 10/10 and I would get them again for sure. The place is cool, and the staff are so friendly.”
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“We had the Amarillo lobster roll, PB&J sandwich and truffle chips - and everything was so delicious! For me the lobster roll and chips were 10/10 and I would get them again for sure. The place is cool, and the staff are so friendly.”August 2023
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Cheese sandwich Net +1
“The food was great, the secret to their delicious sandwiches lies in their la brioche bread. The lobster portion is good. The cheese sandwich was very good also. The ambiance was also nice and fresh, however the food price was a bit expensive which is probably expected given its in DIFC”
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“The food was great, the secret to their delicious sandwiches lies in their la brioche bread. The lobster portion is good. The cheese sandwich was very good also. The ambiance was also nice and fresh, however the food price was a bit expensive which is probably expected given its in DIFC”October 2023
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Connecticut lobster Net +1
“I had an amazing experience at Homer Lobster! The seafood sandwiches are absolutely delicious, fresh. the Connecticut lobster was delicious .The salad were serve fresh. The staff is very friendly, welcoming, and quick to serve, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is casual yet cozy, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. If you love seafood, Homer Lobster is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!”
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“I had an amazing experience at Homer Lobster! The seafood sandwiches are absolutely delicious, fresh. the Connecticut lobster was delicious .The salad were serve fresh. The staff is very friendly, welcoming, and quick to serve, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is casual yet cozy, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. If you love seafood, Homer Lobster is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!”September 2025
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Connecticut lobster roll Net +1
“I ordered 4 Connecticut Lobster Roll added Caviar on top and were bursting with flavor. The seasoning was just right, enhancing the natural taste of the seafood without overpowering it.”
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“I ordered 4 Connecticut Lobster Roll added Caviar on top and were bursting with flavor. The seasoning was just right, enhancing the natural taste of the seafood without overpowering it.”September 2025
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Connecticut xl sandwich Net +1
“I had the Connecticut XL sandwich at Homer Lobster in Dubai's DIFC branch, and the experience was amazing! The staff girl was very welcoming, had a great understanding of the menu, and prepared everything neatly and professionally. On top of that, the sandwich was absolutely delicious! ✅”
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“I had the Connecticut XL sandwich at Homer Lobster in Dubai's DIFC branch, and the experience was amazing! The staff girl was very welcoming, had a great understanding of the menu, and prepared everything neatly and professionally. On top of that, the sandwich was absolutely delicious! ✅”March 2025
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Crab roll Net +1
“I also tried their crab roll with Amarillo sauce (little spicy) which was also delicious.”
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“I also tried their crab roll with Amarillo sauce (little spicy) which was also delicious.”August 2023
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Lobster & crayfish Net +1
“I have try the Lobster & Crayfish. It’s good combination and outstanding flavor.”
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“I have try the Lobster & Crayfish. It’s good combination and outstanding flavor.”September 2025
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Lobster roll with truffle chips Net +1
“I had a lobster roll with truffle chips and homer lemonade, they were tasty! Their lemonade is a must try! Will come back again soon ✨”
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“I had a lobster roll with truffle chips and homer lemonade, they were tasty! Their lemonade is a must try! Will come back again soon ✨”January 2025
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Mini lobster rolls Net +1
“We ordered the small Lobster box for our group. We got 18 mini lobster rolls for 360 AED, an absolute steal! The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, allowing us to switch out the sauces for the rolls. The final rolls were savoury, fresh and irresistible. The sauces were not too heavy and added a nice personality to each roll. Loved this place, looking forward to coming back next time!”
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“We ordered the small Lobster box for our group. We got 18 mini lobster rolls for 360 AED, an absolute steal! The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, allowing us to switch out the sauces for the rolls. The final rolls were savoury, fresh and irresistible. The sauces were not too heavy and added a nice personality to each roll. Loved this place, looking forward to coming back next time!”September 2023
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Miso lobster rolls Net +1
“Loved it so much! Food was incredible, we had the miso & yuzu & classic lobster rolls, as well as a grilled cheese. The bread is so soft & lobster sweet & delicious. Service was great too! Definitely one to visit”
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“Loved it so much! Food was incredible, we had the miso & yuzu & classic lobster rolls, as well as a grilled cheese. The bread is so soft & lobster sweet & delicious. Service was great too! Definitely one to visit”July 2025
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Pb&j sandwich Net +1
“We had the Amarillo lobster roll, PB&J sandwich and truffle chips - and everything was so delicious! For me the lobster roll and chips were 10/10 and I would get them again for sure. The place is cool, and the staff are so friendly.”
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“We had the Amarillo lobster roll, PB&J sandwich and truffle chips - and everything was so delicious! For me the lobster roll and chips were 10/10 and I would get them again for sure. The place is cool, and the staff are so friendly.”August 2023
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Salomon avocado toast Net +1
“I had a delicious Salomon avocado toast prepared by the Chef, so tasty.”
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“I had a delicious Salomon avocado toast prepared by the Chef, so tasty.”January 2025
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Shrimp roll connecticut Net +1
“Shrimp Roll Connecticut - 4/5 🔥”
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“Shrimp Roll Connecticut - 4/5 🔥”October 2023
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Smoked salmon pastrami Net +1
“The award-winning Parisian spot has an amazing interior, unique and flavorful sauces, clean premium seafood, and heavenly smoked salmon pastrami.”
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“The award-winning Parisian spot has an amazing interior, unique and flavorful sauces, clean premium seafood, and heavenly smoked salmon pastrami.”October 2023
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Soft eggs Net +1
“Great food. Even if you’re not a lobster person like me the alternatives are just as tasty….soft eggs were superb.”
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“Great food. Even if you’re not a lobster person like me the alternatives are just as tasty….soft eggs were superb.”January 2025
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Trikini caviar Net +1
“The best Trikini Caviar I’ve ever taste in my life. Worth the price. Service was incredible. Good luck guys. I will come again with my family and try the Lobster Rolls.”
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“The best Trikini Caviar I’ve ever taste in my life. Worth the price. Service was incredible. Good luck guys. I will come again with my family and try the Lobster Rolls.”September 2025
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Tuna melt Net +1
“Really liked the tuna melt. But little too much tuna at high price for street food. I recommend offering side and drink with the same price.”
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“Really liked the tuna melt. But little too much tuna at high price for street food. I recommend offering side and drink with the same price.”September 2023
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Yuzu lobster rolls Net +1
“Loved it so much! Food was incredible, we had the miso & yuzu & classic lobster rolls, as well as a grilled cheese. The bread is so soft & lobster sweet & delicious. Service was great too! Definitely one to visit”
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“Loved it so much! Food was incredible, we had the miso & yuzu & classic lobster rolls, as well as a grilled cheese. The bread is so soft & lobster sweet & delicious. Service was great too! Definitely one to visit”July 2025
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Homer lemonade Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I had a lobster roll with truffle chips and homer lemonade, they were tasty! Their lemonade is a must try! Will come back again soon ✨”
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“I had a lobster roll with truffle chips and homer lemonade, they were tasty! Their lemonade is a must try! Will come back again soon ✨”January 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Brioche peanut butter Net −1
“Brioche peanut butter was bitter than expected if you like peanut butter.”
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“Brioche peanut butter was bitter than expected if you like peanut butter.”September 2023
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Crab roll connecticut Net −1
“My feedback here is related to the price, I ordered Crab roll Connecticut via deliveroo and price was 96AED per sandwich, I order 3 for 3 persons. the sandwich is very small honestly, it either consider lowering the price or increasing the quantity.”
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“My feedback here is related to the price, I ordered Crab roll Connecticut via deliveroo and price was 96AED per sandwich, I order 3 for 3 persons. the sandwich is very small honestly, it either consider lowering the price or increasing the quantity.”May 2025
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Lobster roll Net −1
“Worst experience must be told , lobster roll doesn't come close to lobster rolls at all. 100 aed for a bread with mix of other seafood and they cut it too finely ( better explanation minced ) so you can't tell if its lobster or what!”
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“Worst experience must be told , lobster roll doesn't come close to lobster rolls at all. 100 aed for a bread with mix of other seafood and they cut it too finely ( better explanation minced ) so you can't tell if its lobster or what!”September 2025
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Regular lobster roll Net −1
“Tried the regular Lobster Roll with the spicy sauce. It was ok but nothing to crave. A bit on the dry side.”
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“Tried the regular Lobster Roll with the spicy sauce. It was ok but nothing to crave. A bit on the dry side.”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Consider XL. If you want a fuller sandwich, choose the XL rather than the regular size; one review specifically recommends it for a full sandwich.
Expect Crisps. The listed chips may mean packaged crisps rather than hot fries, so clarify if the side matters to you.
Skip Coleslaw. One diner advised avoiding the coleslaw after finding it poor, so choose another side if available.
Plan Arrival. Allow extra time to locate the restaurant and sort out parking; a first-time visitor said both were difficult in DIFC.
Share A Box. For a group, consider the small lobster box: one review describes it as 18 mini rolls suited to sharing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Precinct Building 05 - Floor 02
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
Common Concerns
Small Portions
Portion size is the clearest recurring concern: some diners found the bun large but the lobster filling sparse, even on XL orders.
High Prices
Several reviews felt the rolls were expensive for their size, with some diners saying one sandwich was not enough for a full meal.
Mixed Quality
Experiences are inconsistent: one diner reported brown coleslaw, cartilage in crab meat and a soft, fizzy pickle.
Cold Fillings
A review found the crab and shrimp extremely cold, which affected their texture and the overall roll experience.
Parking Difficulty
Finding the venue and parking can be inconvenient in DIFC, particularly for first-time visitors.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
96AED per sandwich
Crab roll Connecticut
“My feedback here is related to the price, I ordered Crab roll Connecticut via deliveroo and price was 96AED per sandwich, I order 3 for 3 persons”Google review · May 2025
360 AED
mini lobster rolls
“We got 18 mini lobster rolls for 360 AED, an absolute steal! The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, allowing us to switch out the sauces for the rolls”Google review · September 2023
225 dhs
lobster rolls
“Paid 225 dhs for 2 lobster rolls, 2 drinks, mini side of chips and mini coleslaw”Google review · November 2023
around 100 aed per bun
more lobster meat option
“We ordered the more lobster meat option which costs around 100 aed per bun”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Homer Lobster UAE is a casual seafood sandwich spot in DIFC, with lobster rolls as the main draw. You can order styles such as the Connecticut, Classic, Amarillo, miso and yuzu rolls, or try the lobster-and-crayfish combination. The club sandwich with lobster, crayfish, avocado and soft eggs is another standout mention, while grilled cheese and soft eggs give non-lobster diners alternatives.
The best feedback focuses on tender lobster, well-balanced seasoning, soft brioche buns and warm service. One diner ordered four Connecticut rolls with caviar and found them bursting with flavour; another paired a lobster roll with truffle chips. The terrace is also appealing for a sunny lunch or people-watching when the weather is comfortable.
Portion size and value are the main cautions. Reviews describe regular and XL rolls as small for their price, and some diners found the bun-to-lobster ratio disappointing. Quality is not completely consistent either: complaints include cold crab and shrimp, brown coleslaw and a fizzy, soft pickle.
Check whether the roll includes crayfish, expect crisps rather than fries, and allow extra time for DIFC parking and directions. The 18-mini-roll box may make more sense for sharing than individual sandwiches.