Terrace Views
The terrace brings open-air dining, skyline and Palm views, with cooling systems for summer and warmers when evenings turn chilly.
Maiden Shanghai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Jumeirah
Maiden Shanghai is a stylish Chinese restaurant in Jumeirah, known for bold, beautifully presented dishes and a lively setting at FIVE Palm Jumeirah. Customers come for the terrace views, cocktails, Peking duck and entertainment-led brunches or evenings out.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,251 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced Cocktails
Cocktails are repeatedly praised for creative presentation and balance; one guest tried every drink on the menu and rated them highly.
Attentive Service
Reviews consistently describe the team as warm, welcoming and professional, with attentive service throughout dinner and drinks.
Lively Entertainment
Brunches and celebrations can include live singers, dancers, performances, DJs and a rooftop after-party.
Standout Dishes
Named favourites include Boom Boom Organic Chicken, crispy prawn, salt-and-pepper shrimp and a well-regarded broccolini dish.
Sharing Menus
A generous sharing menu was praised for offering plenty of choices for both carnivores and vegetarians.
What to Eat at Maiden Shanghai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah 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 Maiden Shanghai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 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 Maiden Shanghai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 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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Salt & pepper shrimp Net +2
“The food is delicious—especially the Zimbun chicken and the salt & pepper shrimp, both were outstanding.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is delicious—especially the Zimbun chicken and the salt & pepper shrimp, both were outstanding.”January 2026
“The salt-and-pepper shrimp is a standout dish, perfectly crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Broccolini Net +1
“The broccolini was fantastic, more like kai lan, perfectly cooked with a great sauce.”
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“The broccolini was fantastic, more like kai lan, perfectly cooked with a great sauce.”February 2026
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Chilean sea bass roll Net +1
“I especially loved the Boom Boom Organic Chicken, Crispy Prawn and Chilean Sea Bass Roll. All packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The dishes were rich, crispy, and well-balanced, making every bite enjoyable.”
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“I especially loved the Boom Boom Organic Chicken, Crispy Prawn and Chilean Sea Bass Roll. All packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The dishes were rich, crispy, and well-balanced, making every bite enjoyable.”January 2026
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Crispy prawn Net +1
“I especially loved the Boom Boom Organic Chicken, Crispy Prawn and Chilean Sea Bass Roll. All packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The dishes were rich, crispy, and well-balanced, making every bite enjoyable.”
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Review excerpts
“I especially loved the Boom Boom Organic Chicken, Crispy Prawn and Chilean Sea Bass Roll. All packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The dishes were rich, crispy, and well-balanced, making every bite enjoyable.”January 2026
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Crispy shrimps Net +1
“The fried rice was rich and satisfying, the crispy shrimps were perfectly seasoned, and the main dish had that ideal balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.”
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“The fried rice was rich and satisfying, the crispy shrimps were perfectly seasoned, and the main dish had that ideal balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.”May 2026
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“Egg fried rice rounded out the meal nicely.”
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Review excerpts
“Egg fried rice rounded out the meal nicely.”February 2026
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Lobster in black bean sauce Net +1
“The lobster in black bean sauce is rich and flavorful, with the lobster cooked to tender perfection and the sauce adding just the right balance of spice and savory goodness.”
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“The lobster in black bean sauce is rich and flavorful, with the lobster cooked to tender perfection and the sauce adding just the right balance of spice and savory goodness.”November 2025
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Peking duck Net +1
“The Peking duck was very good—eaten a lot around the world—but slightly fattier than we’re used to.”
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“The Peking duck was very good—eaten a lot around the world—but slightly fattier than we’re used to.”February 2026
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Rolls with fish and shrimp Net +1
“We enjoyed delicious shrimp, flavorful chicken, and tasty rolls with fish and shrimp. Each dish was fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented.”
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“We enjoyed delicious shrimp, flavorful chicken, and tasty rolls with fish and shrimp. Each dish was fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented.”September 2025
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Seafood hot pot Net +1
“For those who love variety, the seafood hot pot is an absolute feast. It’s packed with an impressive assortment of shrimp, crab, fish, and clams, all served in a steaming, fragrant broth that’s as comforting as it is delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“For those who love variety, the seafood hot pot is an absolute feast. It’s packed with an impressive assortment of shrimp, crab, fish, and clams, all served in a steaming, fragrant broth that’s as comforting as it is delicious.”November 2025
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Spicy prawns Net +1
“My favorite was the spicy prawns and the boom chicken.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite was the spicy prawns and the boom chicken.”February 2026
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Sweet & sour chicken Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious from the perfectly cooked sweet & sour chicken to the flavorful beef and fried rice, everything was spot on.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious from the perfectly cooked sweet & sour chicken to the flavorful beef and fried rice, everything was spot on.”September 2025
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Zimbun chicken Net +1
“The food is delicious—especially the Zimbun chicken and the salt & pepper shrimp, both were outstanding.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is delicious—especially the Zimbun chicken and the salt & pepper shrimp, both were outstanding.”January 2026
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Chicken satay Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Chicken satay was decent, though coming from Singapore we’re a bit spoiled!”
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What to Avoid (3)
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Appetizer basket Net −1
“The appetizer basket also felt underwhelming overall, with only a couple of items standing out positively. I would say most of the food was around average, while the fish and vegetables dish fell below average for me personally.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The appetizer basket also felt underwhelming overall, with only a couple of items standing out positively. I would say most of the food was around average, while the fish and vegetables dish fell below average for me personally.”May 2026
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Beef bao Net −1
“The beef bao included a sweet coleslaw that overpowered the wagyu beef rather than complementing it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The beef bao included a sweet coleslaw that overpowered the wagyu beef rather than complementing it.”May 2026
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Spring rolls Net −1
“Disappointingly, the fayre was not upto scratch.The spring rolls were ok but the wrap was too thick so not thin and crispy as we are used to.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Disappointingly, the fayre was not upto scratch.The spring rolls were ok but the wrap was too thick so not thin and crispy as we are used to.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Terrace. Ask for terrace seating if views matter; reviews highlight sunset skyline scenery and an outdoor-lounge feel.
Check Package. If dining on an inclusive package, consider asking about à la carte dishes, since one guest felt the package food was weaker.
Plan Transport. Allow time to reach the restaurant along West Beach promenade; one visitor used a free buggy to avoid missing a booking.
Validate Valet. If driving, valet parking is available, but remember to validate your ticket before leaving.
Choose Brunch. For a generous weekend meal, the brunch includes broad Asian choices and cocktails; reported prices were AED 250 with soft drinks and AED 350 with alcohol.
Order Carefully. If crisp duck is important, note that one review found the Peking duck fattier than expected, while the broccolini was excellent.
Plan the visit
Practical details
No 1 Palm
Jumeirah Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Food
One dinner found the duck slightly gamey, its skin insufficiently crisp, and the fish and vegetables overly oily.
High Pricing
A guest felt pricing was a little high, though expected for The Palm.
Bland Mains
One visitor found both mains lacking authentic flavour and described them as bland.
Thin Festivities
A Chinese New Year Eve visit felt short on occasion-specific festivities.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 250
brunch with soft drinks
“The brunch is priced at AED 250 with soft drinks and AED 350 with alcoholic beverages, and it truly delivers on both quality and quantity”Google review · January 2026
AED 350
brunch with alcoholic beverages
“The brunch is priced at AED 250 with soft drinks and AED 350 with alcoholic beverages, and it truly delivers on both quality and quantity”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Maiden Shanghai is a Chinese restaurant at FIVE Palm Jumeirah in Jumeirah, suited to dinners where the setting matters as much as the plate. You can order Peking duck, Boom Boom Organic Chicken, crispy prawns or a seafood hot pot, then settle into a terrace with skyline, Palm or water views. The mood ranges from stylish and relaxed to distinctly party-focused.
Food reviews are mostly enthusiastic about bold flavours, careful presentation and dishes such as salt-and-pepper shrimp and broccolini with a well-liked sauce. There is some inconsistency, though: one guest found the duck gamey with under-crisp skin, while another thought the Peking duck was fattier than expected. A separate visit described the mains as bland and lacking authentic flavour, so expectations around the food may depend on the order or package.
Cocktails are a strong reason to visit for drinks, with several guests praising their balance and creativity. Brunch is more than a quiet meal: live singing, dancers, DJs and rooftop after-parties feature in celebration reviews. A reported brunch price was AED 250 with soft drinks or AED 350 with alcoholic beverages.
Valet parking is available, but validate the ticket; along the promenade, free buggies can save time getting to the venue.