Ibn AlBahr Seafood Restaurant

Name: Ibn AlBahr Seafood Restaurant
Address: Club Vista Mare (Palm Jumeriah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971800426252247

Palm Jumeirah

Restaurant Open now 0 800 426 252247

Ibn AlBahr is a Lebanese seafood restaurant on Palm Jumeirah with indoor, terrace and beach seating. You can choose from the fresh catch and have it prepared to order, while dishes such as sayadieh rice and fattoush provide a distinctly Lebanese accompaniment.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

3,152 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Catch

Choose your own fish and have it prepared fresh to your preference.

Seafood Quality

Reviews repeatedly describe the seafood as fresh, with the red snapper, seabass, prawns and octopus earning specific praise.

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What to Eat at Ibn AlBahr Seafood Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Ibn AlBahr Seafood Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Fattoush salads Net +4

“The sardine “Bezri” dish is an absolute must-order, also their fresh and flavorful fattouch. Every dish reflects authentic taste, freshness, and attention to detail.”
Grilled seabass Net +2

“The fried hamour and grilled sea bass were both excellent 10/10 to add the grilled shrimps were amazing!”
Octopus Net +2

“The octopus was one of the best octopus dishes I’ve had in a very long time. Perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and not chewy at all like many places get wrong.”
Red snapper Net +2

“Food > when they say it’s run by fishermen , I have no doubt because the selection seems very fine and premium , they don’t waste time on to much flavouring and this is credit to their excellent selection of fish . huge prawns but the winner was the red snapper , felt like I was getting healthier by every bite , very very tasty and I can’t wait to go back for more , thank you Mani for your great service”
Tabbouleh Net +2

“The mutabal and tabbouleh paired beautifully with the fish as well.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Arak Net +1

“To top it off, I paired the meal with Arak, which made the experience even more authentic and enjoyable.”
Blue fish Net +1

“The blue fish was grilled to perfection.”
Crepe Net +1

“Amazing restaurant with delicious food and very fresh seafood. I highly recommend the crepe – it was fantastic! Special thanks to Ghias for his kindness and excellent service. Definitely one of the best dining experiences. Highly recommended!”
Crispy cheese rolls Net +1

“The crispy cheese rolls were golden and delicate, and the stuffed eggplant with pomegranate was a piece of edible art.”
Fish meal Net +1

“If you are graving fish meal severed the Lebanese way in Dubai don’t look further.. This restaurant is a Must Visit. 😍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Fried calamari Net +1

“We ordered hummus, two fattoush salads, lobster bisque, fried calamari, fried lady fish, grilled seabass, sayadieh rice, and fries. Every dish was well prepared, but the highlights were the perfectly grilled seabass, the crispy calamari, the flavorful lady fish, and the outstanding sayadieh rice. The lobster bisque was rich and delicious, while the hummus and fattoush were fresh and complemented the seafood perfectly.”
Fried cauliflower Net +1

“The table quickly filled with vibrant mezze: zesty tabbouleh, creamy eggplant dips, crispy fried cauliflower, and perfectly rolled vine leaves topped with pomegranate.”
Fried fish Net +1

“Their fried fish is the best I had in Saudi Arabia and UAE.”
Fried hamour Net +1

“The fried hamour and grilled sea bass were both excellent 10/10 to add the grilled shrimps were amazing!”
Garlic prawns Net +1

“We absolutely fell in love with the garlic prawns juicy, rich in flavor, swimming in olive oil with chili, garlic, and fresh herbs.”
Grilled shrimps Net +1

“The fried hamour and grilled sea bass were both excellent 10/10 to add the grilled shrimps were amazing!”
Hamour Net +1

“We tried a wide variety of dishes including Rocca salad, lobsters, crabs, prawns, octopus, calamari, hamour, and sea bass. Each item was cooked in a different style. Some were prepared with cream and cheese sauce, others were grilled with sauces served on the side, and some were cooked with lemon and herb sauce. Every single dish was fresh and delicious.”
Lady fish Net +1

“We ordered a few starters . Everything was amazing especially the oysters , lady fish and the tabbouleh salad .”
Lebanese seafood meal Net +1

“I recently enjoyed an incredible Lebanese seafood meal that truly took me back to my home country! The flavors were exceptional, bringing a taste of home that is hard to find elsewhere.”
Lobster bisque Net +1

“We ordered hummus, two fattoush salads, lobster bisque, fried calamari, fried lady fish, grilled seabass, sayadieh rice, and fries. Every dish was well prepared, but the highlights were the perfectly grilled seabass, the crispy calamari, the flavorful lady fish, and the outstanding sayadieh rice. The lobster bisque was rich and delicious, while the hummus and fattoush were fresh and complemented the seafood perfectly.”
Mutabal Net +1

“The mutabal and tabbouleh paired beautifully with the fish as well.”
Oysters Net +1

“We ordered a few starters . Everything was amazing especially the oysters , lady fish and the tabbouleh salad .”
Rocca salad Net +1

“We tried a wide variety of dishes including Rocca salad, lobsters, crabs, prawns, octopus, calamari, hamour, and sea bass. Each item was cooked in a different style. Some were prepared with cream and cheese sauce, others were grilled with sauces served on the side, and some were cooked with lemon and herb sauce. Every single dish was fresh and delicious.”
Sayadieh rice Net +1

“We ordered hummus, two fattoush salads, lobster bisque, fried calamari, fried lady fish, grilled seabass, sayadieh rice, and fries. Every dish was well prepared, but the highlights were the perfectly grilled seabass, the crispy calamari, the flavorful lady fish, and the outstanding sayadieh rice. The lobster bisque was rich and delicious, while the hummus and fattoush were fresh and complemented the seafood perfectly.”
Sea bass Net +1

“We tried a wide variety of dishes including Rocca salad, lobsters, crabs, prawns, octopus, calamari, hamour, and sea bass. Each item was cooked in a different style. Some were prepared with cream and cheese sauce, others were grilled with sauces served on the side, and some were cooked with lemon and herb sauce. Every single dish was fresh and delicious.”
Seafood tower Net +1

“We ordered the seafood tower and everything was fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented.”
Shrimp hummus Net +1

“The Shrimp Hummus was on another level — creamy, rich, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor without overpowering the freshness of the shrimp.”
Shrimp with butter and lemon sauce Net +1

“The red snapper was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The shrimp with butter and lemon sauce was rich, fresh, and incredibly satisfying. The fattoush salad was vibrant and refreshing ,the perfect balance to the meal.”
Stuffed eggplant with pomegranate Net +1

“The crispy cheese rolls were golden and delicate, and the stuffed eggplant with pomegranate was a piece of edible art.”
Tabbouleh salad Net +1

“We ordered a few starters . Everything was amazing especially the oysters , lady fish and the tabbouleh salad .”
Hummus Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We ordered hummus, two fattoush salads, lobster bisque, fried calamari, fried lady fish, grilled seabass, sayadieh rice, and fries. Every dish was well prepared, but the highlights were the perfectly grilled seabass, the crispy calamari, the flavorful lady fish, and the outstanding sayadieh rice. The lobster bisque was rich and delicious, while the hummus and fattoush were fresh and complemented the seafood perfectly.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Bezreh Net −1

“We ordered bezreh, hummus, mussels, and a few other dishes, and honestly, the food was horrible. None of us could actually eat what was served. The taste, quality, and overall preparation were far below what I’ve come to expect from this place.”
Mussels Net −1

“We ordered bezreh, hummus, mussels, and a few other dishes, and honestly, the food was horrible. None of us could actually eat what was served. The taste, quality, and overall preparation were far below what I’ve come to expect from this place.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Reserve for evening visits: one review says the restaurant fills up even on weekday nights.

Choose Indoors. On hot days, consider indoor seating rather than the beach or terrace, where a reviewer found no fans or coolers.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Club Vista Mare (Palm Jumeriah

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

0 800 426 252247

Mon	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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High Bills

One diner paid around 600 AED for two people and felt the experience did not justify the cost.

Outdoor Heat

The beachside seating can become hot because one reviewer found no fans or coolers outside.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

around 600 AED

2 appetizers, 2 main courses, 1 dessert to share, 2 beers, and 1 glass of wine

“We spent around 600 AED for 2 appetizers, 2 main courses, 1 dessert to share, 2 beers, and 1 glass of wine”

Google review · June 2026

1,086 AED

food for 3 people

“We paid 1,086 AED for 3 people, which was a very reasonable price for the amount and quality of food”

Google review · August 2025

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The Bottom Line

Ibn AlBahr is a Lebanese seafood restaurant on Palm Jumeirah where the main decision is often which fresh fish to choose and how to cook it. Reviews point to well-executed grilled seabass, fried calamari and seafood paella, with Lebanese sides such as fattoush and hummus. The strongest recurring theme is freshness.

Sardine Bezri, red snapper, octopus, prawns and sayadieh rice all receive specific praise, while the paella portion reportedly fed three people. The menu also includes familiar Lebanese mezze and seafood preparations ranging from grilled to fried. The setting is a major part of the appeal: choose indoors, an outdoor terrace or tables directly on the sand.

The beach view and relaxed atmosphere suit a long lunch, sunset meal or special occasion, but outdoor seating can become hot because one reviewer found no fans or coolers. Evening tables fill quickly, including on weekdays, so booking is sensible. Prices divide opinion.

Some diners call them fair for the freshness, while another spent around 600 AED for two and felt the value was weak, especially with separately charged filtered water and bread served in a plastic bag. Service is often praised, but a few recent reviews describe serious delays and inconsistent food, so expectations should allow for some variation.