John Dory Seafood Market

John Dory Seafood Market

Dubai Festival City

Fish restaurant Open now 0 522 403 898

John Dory Seafood Market is a fish restaurant and counter-style seafood market in Dubai Festival City, pairing a fishmonger-style display with a kitchen serving dishes such as signature tuna and oysters. Reviews point to fresh seafood, creative preparations and a polished, cozy setting within the mall’s food-hall environment.

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166 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Cooking

The grilled salmon was juicy, fresh and properly seared, while seafood pasta delivered squid, mussels and prawns with a rich flavour.

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Creative Dishes

The octopus hot dog stands out as an unusual dish, with reviewers describing the octopus as tender and perfectly seasoned.

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What to Eat at John Dory Seafood Market

These items at John Dory Seafood Market got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

  1. Argentinian prawn risotto Net +2
    “Great seafood place at Festival City , the seafood pasta was so good , the Argentinian Prawn Risotto was full of flavours , but as a main course the portion was very little , the drinks were great and the mango sorbet topped it , perfect, service was brilliant and the attendant gave us suggestions and recommendations and informed us of the promotions !”
  2. Fish and chips Net +2
    “We had a fantastic lunch experience at the newly opened John Dory in Market Island – Dubai Festival City Mall. The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We tried the Grilled Seabass with Pepper Glaze Sauce and Lemongrass Sauce, Argentinian Prawn Risotto, Fish & Chips, and Baked Potato with Avocado — every dish was a delight!”
  3. Octopus hot dog Net +2
    “We had the octopus hot dog - such a different dish and the octopus was cooked perfectly.”
  4. Orange cake Net +2
    “•    And for dessert, the Orange Cake – wow. It was moist, fragrant, and just the right balance of sweetness and zest. One of the best cakes we’ve had in Dubai! Thanks to the pastry chef I believe his name was yugen .”
Honorable mentions (34)
  1. Asian style mussels Net +1
    “We tried the fish and chips and Asian style mussels. Both were very tasty.”
  2. Baked potato with avocado Net +1
    “We had a fantastic lunch experience at the newly opened John Dory in Market Island – Dubai Festival City Mall. The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We tried the Grilled Seabass with Pepper Glaze Sauce and Lemongrass Sauce, Argentinian Prawn Risotto, Fish & Chips, and Baked Potato with Avocado — every dish was a delight!”
  3. Buabes soup Net +1
    “👍👍👍 buabes soup, oysters, urchins, crab salad - everything was delicious!”
  4. Cod fillet Net +1
    “We ordered Tuna tartare and Cured Salmon salad as starters. Then Cod fillet and Fish bolognese lasagne. All was at perfect temperature, cooking and taste was amazing.”
  5. Crab salad Net +1
    “👍👍👍 buabes soup, oysters, urchins, crab salad - everything was delicious!”
  6. Cured salmon salad Net +1
    “We ordered Tuna tartare and Cured Salmon salad as starters. Then Cod fillet and Fish bolognese lasagne. All was at perfect temperature, cooking and taste was amazing.”
  7. Date cake Net +1
    “The Date Cake was lovely.”
  8. Dry agend tuna medium Net +1
    “Great seefood place! Highly recommend the miso black cod and dry agend tuna medium. Dont skip the dessert (orange cake)”
  9. Fish bolognese lasagne Net +1
    “We ordered Tuna tartare and Cured Salmon salad as starters. Then Cod fillet and Fish bolognese lasagne. All was at perfect temperature, cooking and taste was amazing.”
  10. Flame-grilled morrocan spiced seabass Net +1
    “Finally the Flame-Grilled Morrocan Spiced SeaBass is super good. It was fresh, well-seasoned, tender, the tasty rice with tomatoes.”
  11. Grilled salmon Net +1
    “* Grilled Salmon: Cooked just right, juicy, and fresh with a nice sear.”
  12. Grilled seabass with pepper glaze sauce and lemongrass sauce Net +1
    “We had a fantastic lunch experience at the newly opened John Dory in Market Island – Dubai Festival City Mall. The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We tried the Grilled Seabass with Pepper Glaze Sauce and Lemongrass Sauce, Argentinian Prawn Risotto, Fish & Chips, and Baked Potato with Avocado — every dish was a delight!”
  13. Iftar set Net +1
    “We had their Iftar set which was a complete fulfilling meal.”
  14. King crab Net +1
    “The kombucha juice was very tasty, and the King Crab was the highlight – absolutely unmissable.”
  15. Lentil soup with duo shrimp Net +1
    “The Lentil Soup with Duo Shrimp gave me warmth - so delicious.”
  16. Mango sorbet Net +1
    “Great seafood place at Festival City , the seafood pasta was so good , the Argentinian Prawn Risotto was full of flavours , but as a main course the portion was very little , the drinks were great and the mango sorbet topped it , perfect, service was brilliant and the attendant gave us suggestions and recommendations and informed us of the promotions !”
  17. Miso black cod Net +1
    “Great seefood place! Highly recommend the miso black cod and dry agend tuna medium. Dont skip the dessert (orange cake)”
  18. Pasta frutti di mare Net +1
    “* Pasta Frutti di Mare: Rich seafood flavor packed with fresh squid, mussels, and prawns.”
  19. Pineapple basil Net +1
    “Dropped by Johndory sea food restaurant, and trust me I was completely blown away by the drinks. The cappuccino was a work of art. And the pineapple basil was just so good. So refreshing 😌.”
  20. Salad of vegetables with labneh and avocado cream Net +1
    “The freshest salad of Vegetables with Labneh and Avocado cream together with warm and freshly baked bread gave me a wonderful start.”
  21. Salmon sashimi Net +1
    “Best salmon sashimi I’ve had in Dubai.”
  22. Salmon tartar Net +1
    “The salmon tartar was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, while the tuna burger was juicy, flavorful, and unlike anything we’ve tried before.”
  23. Scallops in foie gras mouse Net +1
    “My favorite is the new item scallops in foie gras mouse. The taste is perfect. This may not be the main dish size for most people but perfect for me in a diet.”
  24. Sea bass with coconut curry Net +1
    “The sea bass with coconut curry was a true standout; the fish was cooked to perfection, and the fragrant curry added a rich, tropical depth that paired beautifully.”
  25. Seabass Net +1
    “•    Seabass – perfectly cooked, flaky and flavorful with a delicate seasoning that let the freshness of the fish shine.”
  26. Seafood pasta Net +1
    “Great seafood place at Festival City , the seafood pasta was so good , the Argentinian Prawn Risotto was full of flavours , but as a main course the portion was very little , the drinks were great and the mango sorbet topped it , perfect, service was brilliant and the attendant gave us suggestions and recommendations and informed us of the promotions !”
  27. Seafood soup Net +1
    “The seafood soup from business lunch menu was amazing, very rich in favors plus good quality of seafood of very reasonable price.”
  28. Signature tuna Net +1
    “- The signature tuna is a GAME CHANGER! Don't miss it!”
  29. Sourdough caviar Net +1
    “Also had the sourdough caviar which was perfectly balanced.”
  30. Three course lunch Net +1
    “Very reasonable price for the three course lunch”
  31. Tuna burger Net +1
    “The salmon tartar was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, while the tuna burger was juicy, flavorful, and unlike anything we’ve tried before.”
  32. Tuna cheeseburger Net +1
    “So delicious food, tuna cheeseburger was fantastic and so delicious.”
  33. Tuna steak Net +1
    “The food was so delicious. thanks to Fahad and Serge the bartenders who recommended me the fizzy fermented Raspberry kombucha ❤️❤️ it was such a great experience not to forget Naya who recommended me the Tuna steak”
  34. Tuna tartare Net +1
    “We ordered Tuna tartare and Cured Salmon salad as starters. Then Cod fillet and Fish bolognese lasagne. All was at perfect temperature, cooking and taste was amazing.”

Drinks 8

  1. Cappuccino Net +1
    “Dropped by Johndory sea food restaurant, and trust me I was completely blown away by the drinks. The cappuccino was a work of art. And the pineapple basil was just so good. So refreshing 😌.”
  2. Cold v60 coffee (colombia beans) Net +1
    “* Cold V60 Coffee (Colombia Beans): big Ice cube, smooth body, and nice fruity notes.”
  3. Fizzy fermented raspberry kombucha Net +1
    “The food was so delicious. thanks to Fahad and Serge the bartenders who recommended me the fizzy fermented Raspberry kombucha ❤️❤️ it was such a great experience not to forget Naya who recommended me the Tuna steak”
  4. Grapefruit spritz Net +1
    “•    I ordered the grapefruit spritz and it was perfect a non alcoholic mocktail that had perfect amount of sweetness, tartness and a touch of bitterness from the grapefruit which all and on Made the drink very refreshing.”
  5. Kampuchea ginger and rosemary drink Net +1
    “The oysters and the lightly grilled Canadian 🇨🇦 lobster were exquisite. The Kampuchea ginger and rosemary drink is delicious and refreshing.”
  6. Kombucha juice Net +1
    “The kombucha juice was very tasty, and the King Crab was the highlight – absolutely unmissable.”
  7. Raspberry house-made fermented drink Net +1
    “- And the raspberry house-made fermented drink? MIND-BLOWING!”
  8. Strawberry matcha Net +1
    “Delicious fresh food. Nice strawberry matcha. We enjoyed it. The food tastes far better than it looks in pictures.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm Weight. For grilled fish sold by weight, ask for the final price after the fillet is weighed and before grilling starts.

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Check Availability. If you are visiting specifically for sea urchin, check availability first; one diner found it unavailable and contacted the restaurant for a future visit.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Market Island Food Court, Festival Waterfront Centre, Dubai Festival City Mall
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
0 522 403 898
Mon12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Flies Nearby

One diner reported flies around the table throughout the meal and felt this was especially concerning alongside raw seafood dishes.

Small Portions

A reviewer found the main-course portion of Argentinian prawn risotto very small, while another felt the octopus portion was small for its price.

Customer-reported prices

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

50 dhs per 100 gms

Seabream for a grill

“For the first visit, I chose a simple fillet of • 'Seabream' for a grill at 50 dhs per 100 gms”
Google review · May 2026

35 aed

roasted baby potatoes

“I chose a bowl of • roasted baby potatoes at 35 aed as a side from the selection of around 6 items”
Google review · May 2026

15 aed

normal water/aqua small glass

“I took a normal water/aqua small glass for 15 aed”
Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line

John Dory Seafood Market is a fish restaurant in Dubai Festival City, set within the mall’s food-hall environment. It combines a fish-counter feel with cooked seafood and raw options, and reviews make freshness the main reason to consider it. The signature tuna, oysters, octopus hot dog and salmon sashimi are among the dishes customers specifically mention.

There is plenty beyond familiar grilled fish. Reviewers enjoyed miso black cod, Galician octopus, scallops in foie gras mousse, seafood pasta and the sea bass with coconut curry. The octopus hot dog is the playful choice; the five-oyster selection and salmon sashimi suit diners who want seafood closer to its natural form.

House-fermented kombuchas, including raspberry and pineapple-basil versions, are a distinctive drink option. The setting is described as elegant, cozy and lounge-like, with an open kitchen around part of the seating area. Service is generally prompt, friendly and good at explaining dishes.

Prices are often described as reasonable, though portions can feel small, particularly for some mains. One diner also reported flies around the table, so raw-seafood diners may want to check the table area on arrival. The restaurant can be tricky to find on Market Island, and fish sold by weight should be confirmed before cooking.

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