Maison Dali Dubai

Maison Dali Dubai

Business Bay

Fine dining restaurant 04 257 9554

Maison Dali is a surrealist relaxed fine-dining restaurant in Business Bay, pairing Mediterranean-Japanese cooking with an art-heavy setting. Reviews point to the “leave it to the chef” tasting menu and Bar Dali’s creative drinks, while lunch gives a more approachable way to try the kitchen.

Reputation Score
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179 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Artful setting

The Dalí-inspired interiors use striking paintings, installations, moody lighting and theatrical details to create an intimate dining room.

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Bold cooking

Mediterranean-Japanese dishes are often praised for balanced flavour and technique, especially the miso turbot, duck and squid.

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What to Eat at Maison Dali Dubai

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

Food 7

  1. Hokkaido corn Net +3
    “-> Hokkaido Corn. This was a very delicious corn “Salad”. The corn was tender, not very sweet, served with a hint of Sichuan, yet not overtly spicy. The cream on top really brought everything together.”
  2. Milk bread Net +3
    “Now onto the food I started my lunch with some Japanese milk bread and a dashi broth and boy did that excite my palate.”
  3. Squid pil pil Net +3
    “The Squid Pil Pil is a must to order!”
  4. Wood fired duck Net +3
    “-> Wood Fired Duck. This was a dry aged duck breast, cooked with home made hoisin sauce. When I was thinking about what main I wanted, I was contemplating between this and the Katsu, and honestly I was glad I went for the Duck. The cook was just perfect, the sauce was neither too sweet, nor too tart. It complemented the gamy meat perfectly. It came with a Waldorf salad side? Honestly this is where they lose points, I feel like they could’ve added a root vegetable or a starchy vegetable here? It just felt like it needed that added element. But the cook itself was perfection. The salad was a miss for me be because the crispy duck was warm, and I’m BIG on texture. The warmth of the duck wilted the fruits and leaves a bit, so it was weird. I didn’t enjoy that.”
  5. Phoenix Net +2
    “The highlight of the evening was their signature cocktail, "Phoenix" -absolutely divine! It’s now my all-time favorite, with a perfect balance of flavors that left me craving more.”
  6. Pumpkin soup Net +2
    “Everything was excellent, but the milk bread and pumpkin soup were real highlights.”
  7. Strawberries and cream Net +2
    “For dessert, do not miss the strawberries and cream!! It was out of this world and you wouldn't look at a strawberry the same way again!”
Honorable mentions (39)
  1. Business lunch menu Net +1
    “We chose the business lunch menu, all dishes were top notch with unique and subtle flavors. Especially loved the chicken salad.”
  2. Chicken salad Net +1
    “We chose the business lunch menu, all dishes were top notch with unique and subtle flavors. Especially loved the chicken salad.”
  3. Chicken yakitori Net +1
    “I loved the chicken yakitori in the supper club area and the cocktails had lovely concepts!”
  4. Chutoro Net +1
    “The food was exceptional across the board. We began with a trio of starters that set the tone perfectly: savory mochi with an unexpected twist, squid pilpil delicately with Japanese flavors, and a chutoro that simply melted on the tongue.”
  5. Cob salad Net +1
    “The cob salad is clearly NOW my favourite starter on the menu, it definitely exceeded expectations the combination of flavours and textures in there were pure genius.”
  6. Dali salad Net +1
    “The dali salad, miso turbot and lobster dunabe were particularly delicious.”
  7. Elevated take on s’mores Net +1
    “Dessert was playful yet sophisticated: an elevated take on s’mores that struck a nostalgic note while delivering complex layers of texture and flavor. It was the perfect finale to an unforgettable meal.”
  8. Gariguette strawberry dessert Net +1
    “Must-tries: the handrolls, the roasted aged duck, and the Gariguette strawberry dessert (simple but absolutely amazing).”
  9. Garlic bread Net +1
    “The best take on garlic bread I’ve ever tried, thanks to Tom for the recommendation.”
  10. Ginger dashi soup Net +1
    “Even just their ginger dashi soup will make you want more!”
  11. Handrolls Net +1
    “Must-tries: the handrolls, the roasted aged duck, and the Gariguette strawberry dessert (simple but absolutely amazing).”
  12. Hokkaido milk gelato Net +1
    “My group and I demolished the strawberries, hokkaido milk gelato and even challenged the cheesecake. Everything was perfect.”
  13. Honey toast Net +1
    “Everything on the dessert menu was incredible, but the honey toast won and the presentation was on top.”
  14. Japanese inspired toast Net +1
    “I had the Japanese inspired toast for dessert and I can't really recommend that enough either. It was flambayed at our table in butter, sugar and bourbon and tasted even better than it looked.”
  15. King crab ceviche Net +1
    “Every dish is a story. Every bite is an adventure. Imagine King Crab Ceviche with fermented pineapple, trout roe and tarragon: bracing acid, sharp umami, oceanic freshness.”
  16. Leave it to the chef tasting menu Net +1
    “We chose the “leave it to the chef” tasting menu for two; each course featured two distinct dishes, and every plate stood out with its own clear identity and excellent execution. The flavours were consistently surprising and well balanced throughout.”
  17. Lobster dunabe Net +1
    “The dali salad, miso turbot and lobster dunabe were particularly delicious.”
  18. Parmigiana Net +1
    “Food was next level! We tried the Duck, miso turbot, and the parmigiana everything was full of flavour and looked amazing.”
  19. Potato mochi Net +1
    “-> Potato Mochi. This one blew my mind. It’s basically a gnocchi but with a mochi texture. It’s more flavourful and more chewy gnocchi, with a boatload of truffle on top. I am neither a fan of gnocchi or mochi (it’s a texture thing for me), but I was truly pleasantly surprised with this dish. The Mochi is in a cacio e pepe sauce, so the truffle really comes through.”
  20. Roasted aged duck Net +1
    “Must-tries: the handrolls, the roasted aged duck, and the Gariguette strawberry dessert (simple but absolutely amazing).”
  21. Savory mochi Net +1
    “The food was exceptional across the board. We began with a trio of starters that set the tone perfectly: savory mochi with an unexpected twist, squid pilpil delicately with Japanese flavors, and a chutoro that simply melted on the tongue.”
  22. Sea bream carpaccio with fennel and tarragon Net +1
    “Super fresh and light fish dishes of sea bream carpaccio with fennel and tarragon, White miso cod with sharpness from yuzu to cut through the rich sauce.”
  23. Short rib katsu Net +1
    “The short rib katsu is little fatty but full of flavor.”
  24. Signature cocktails Net +1
    “Starting of in the Supper Club we’re I had of one the signature cocktails which was really amazing! Their version of a Martini. (As well the classic cocktails are a must try!)”
  25. Smoked lobster donabe Net +1
    “Or the Smoked Lobster Donabe infused with sansho and black truffle — decadence, elegance, fire & smoke, complexity.”
  26. Smoked quail Net +1
    “Every dish I ordered was absolutely delicious — especially the miso turbot and the smoked quail, which were both absolute bangers!”
  27. Smoked salmon Net +1
    “Amazing experience for festive menu testing very good atmosphere ambience professional staff friendly and great service love the olive oil smoked the pumpkin soup was beyond delicious the smoked salmon and the pickled cucumber overall love the menu and will be back to try more food from the maestro chef 3 Michelin star highly recommended”
  28. Splash Net +1
    “I stopped by Dali Supper Club and was blown away by their craft cocktails-especially their signature drink “Splash “ and “ Phoenix “ . The presentation was Instagram-worthy.”
  29. Sticky toffee pudding Net +1
    “Sticky toffee pudding was incredible and the crunch of the candied nuts with the butterscotch ice cream was a great contrast.”
  30. Tenderloin steak Net +1
    “There was a lovely lady who was part host, part waitress and even part chef as she seasoned cooked our tenderloin steak on a trolley next to the table!”
  31. Tomato salad Net +1
    “For the main course, I was suggested the tonkatsu veal short rib served with a tomato salad . The dish was melting in my mouth—rich and well-balanced by the acidity in the tomato salad cutting through the richness from the fat in the veal. The addition of the tomato salad was genius, as it added a pleasant freshness and balanced out the dish.”
  32. Tonkatsu veal short rib Net +1
    “For the main course, I was suggested the tonkatsu veal short rib served with a tomato salad . The dish was melting in my mouth—rich and well-balanced by the acidity in the tomato salad cutting through the richness from the fat in the veal.”
  33. Turkey Net +1
    “The turkey was incredibly tender and beautifully complemented by its side dishes.”
  34. Veal katsu Net +1
    “The veal katsu added a comforting touch, elevated by its refined technique and elegant presentation.”
  35. Veal ribs Net +1
    “A special mention must go to Delvin; the Veal Ribs were cooked to perfection, and the Basque Cheesecake is easily the best we’ve had.”
  36. Veal schnitzel Net +1
    “The dishes were so yummy, personal favourites were the Hokkaido corn, the squid and the veal schnitzel as they were so flavourful.”
  37. Wagyu sirloin Net +1
    “-> Wagyu sirloin. My colleague (and cousin lol) ordered this, and he wiped the plate clean and went for my duck as well. So, they cook their meat very well.”
  38. Wagyu tartare Net +1
    “-> Wagyu Tartare. This had bone marrow mixed into it. Honestly, I’m not a fan of raw beef like that, but I went in for a few servings. The menu says it has wasabi and shiso, but the tartare is so perfectly balanced it’s hard to place it. In a GOOD way. The meat is tender, doesn’t have that weird raw feeling, cut just the right size. Honestly, would order this when I go again. They serve you lettuce leaves to eat the Wagyu with, but honestly the Japanese Milk Bread with the tartare is perfect.”
  39. Basque cheesecake Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “A special mention must go to Delvin; the Veal Ribs were cooked to perfection, and the Basque Cheesecake is easily the best we’ve had.”

Drinks 2

  1. Martini Net +1
    “Starting of in the Supper Club we’re I had of one the signature cocktails which was really amazing! Their version of a Martini. (As well the classic cocktails are a must try!)”
  2. Matcha softie Net +1
    “All good things sadly come to an end, well not in this case as I ended my meal on a sweet note with a matcha softie.”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Cheese plate Net −1
    “The cheese plate was a joke.”
  2. Scallops Net −1
    “The scallops were unexciting and the Kare sauce was bland and even the horseradish managed to be flavorless.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book both. For a longer evening, reserve the Supper Club for cocktails and small bites before moving to the main dining room.

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Ask first. If tableside interaction matters to you, confirm what your chosen tasting menu includes before booking.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The Opus by Omniyat - Al A'amal St
Business Bay, Dubai
04 257 9554
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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent theatre

One full tasting-menu diner said the promised interactive elements did not happen for their table, while nearby diners received simpler activities.

Uneven flavours

A critical review found several dishes bland or unexciting, including scallops, turbot and a cheese plate.

Customer-reported prices

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

130 AED

Lunchtime deal

“Lunchtime deal 130 AED for 2 courses, add on dessert for just an extra 35 AED”
Google review · October 2025

35 AED

dessert add-on

“Lunchtime deal 130 AED for 2 courses, add on dessert for just an extra 35 AED”
Google review · October 2025

AED 165

4-course lunch

“I had their 4-course lunch that costs only AED 165 but the portion of each course is very generous”
Google review · June 2025

120aed

business lunch

“Start this week business lunch for 120aed 35$”
Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line

Maison Dali is a fine-dining restaurant in Business Bay built around surrealist art, moody interiors and Mediterranean-Japanese cooking. You can choose à la carte dishes or a “leave it to the chef” tasting menu, with reviews highlighting the miso turbot, wood-fired duck, squid pil pil and veal dishes. Bar Dali next door adds a separate cocktail-led start or finish to the evening.

The strongest theme across the reviews is the combination of visual design and attentive hospitality. Guests describe paintings, art installations, theatrical details and music that make the room feel intimate and distinctive. Tableside moments can include steak grilling, a dessert flambéed in butter, sugar and bourbon, or a fire-side presentation, although one tasting-menu diner said the promised interaction did not happen at their table.

Non-drinkers are well catered for through a juice programme and non-alcoholic wine menu. Reported lunch deals included AED 130 for two courses plus AED 35 for dessert, and AED 165 for a four-course lunch, though these should be checked before booking. There are a few cautions: one reviewer found portions small and flavours bland, while another noted that bread was not complimentary.

The dark lighting suits the concept but is not ideal for phone photography.

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