Scenic views
Outdoor tables can overlook the golf course, Dubai Creek and sunset, creating a calm setting for meals or drinks.
Port Saeed
Lakeview is a relaxed restaurant in Port Saeed known for its golf-course and creek outlook, particularly from the outdoor terrace. Breakfast is a popular draw, with options such as English breakfast, avocado toast and eggs Benedict with salmon, while sunset drinks and family celebrations also feature strongly in reviews.
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Outdoor tables can overlook the golf course, Dubai Creek and sunset, creating a calm setting for meals or drinks.
The open-air patio is especially appealing during Dubai’s cooler months, with a relaxed atmosphere beside the golf course and creek.
Breakfast includes familiar favourites such as English breakfast, healthier options, smoothies and avocado toast.
Reviews describe the venue as suitable for family celebrations and small functions, including a customised lunch for around 25 guests.
Several diners found the staff attentive and accommodating, including helpful menu recommendations during breakfast.
The restaurant can feel peaceful and comfortable for dinner, drinks or catching up away from the city’s busier streets.
Parking is reported to be readily available, and another review specifically mentions free parking.
Some visits include live musicians or singers, adding entertainment to the outdoor dining atmosphere.
Choose winter. Visit outdoors between November and March for the terrace; reviews describe this as the strongest season for the setting.
Ask about seating. Ask for a table with an unobstructed outlook, since plants may block the creek or golf-course view from some seats.
Specify eggs. If ordering truffle eggs, ask for them more well done if you do not enjoy a very soft, runny texture.
Allow time. Build in extra time for the meal, especially at breakfast or outdoors, as several reviews mention slow service.
Check discounts. Before paying, confirm any app discount has been applied; diners have mentioned both the Entertainer and VIYA apps.
Plan transport. Arrive by car or taxi and allow time for parking, as one breakfast review says the restaurant is only accessible that way.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Plants and flower bushes can obstruct the creek or golf-course outlook from some seats.
Breakfast service has been slow in some visits, with diners reporting delays taking orders and bringing food.
Food feedback is mixed, with complaints about small portions, weak value and dishes such as hard waffles or an underwhelming dessert.
One outdoor visit reported stained tables, bird waste, dirty cushions and many spiders around the seating.
Construction outside has made the restaurant noisy during at least one recent breakfast visit.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Unlimited breakfast
“Unlimited breakfast every Fridays and Saturdays between 8-11am at AED 95 per person”Google review · December 2025
one glass of German white wine
“The white wine I chose was a German brand, and it was delicious, one glass for 65 aed”Google review · November 2024
smoothie
“My friend had a smoothie for 35 aed and it was good as well”Google review · November 2024
The Bottom Line
Lakeview is a restaurant in Port Saeed where the setting does much of the talking. Reviews describe views across Dubai Creek and the golf course, with sunset especially appealing from the outdoor seating. It works for a relaxed breakfast, drinks after golf, a quiet dinner or a family celebration rather than a rushed meal.
Breakfast is the clearest reason to visit. Customers mention the English breakfast, eggs Benedict with salmon, truffle eggs, avocado toast and oat-milk lattes. The Friday-and-Saturday unlimited breakfast includes à la carte choices such as the Big English Breakfast and açai bowl, with coffee, tea and water included.
Food opinions are mixed, though: some found it fresh and delicious, while others called portions small or felt dishes did not justify the price. Service is often described as kind and attentive, but slow orders and missed requests appear in several reviews. Outdoor tables can also have obstructed views because of plants, and one visit reported mosquitoes, spiders and unclean cushions.
Cooler months are the safer bet for the terrace. Parking is readily available, and reviews mention free parking, but another notes that access is by car or taxi. Check app discounts carefully before settling the bill.