Beach Access
A large, well-kept venue lets you choose between the pool, grass, shade, sun and beach, with food served on your sun lounger.
Mare by Bussola
Dubai Marina
Mare by Bussola is an Italian restaurant and pool-and-beach venue in Dubai Marina, at The Westin Mina Seyahi. You can settle in for Italian dishes such as truffle pizza or arancini, or spend the day by the pool and beach with food served to your sunbed.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
289 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Italian Food
Reviews highlight the truffle pizza, arancini, seafood, seabass and fresh Italian-style dishes.
Attentive Service
Customers repeatedly describe the team as polite, friendly and attentive, including service that accommodates dietary needs.
Clean Facilities
The pool, beach areas, loungers and facilities are consistently described as clean and well maintained.
Relaxed Music
DJs and soft background music support a chilled atmosphere, especially during Sunday visits.
Family Friendly
One review specifically notes a kids’ pool, secure surroundings and comfortable sunbeds for a family beach day.
What to Eat at Mare by Bussola 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 Mare by Bussola, 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.
These items at Mare by Bussola got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Apericena Net +1
“If you are a real italian who likes “Apericena” is definitely is the right place to be! From cheese, pork cold cuts, arancini, parmigiana, maialetto etc thank Marc for the hospitality! 1 drink cost only 60 aed MUST TRY”
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“If you are a real italian who likes “Apericena” is definitely is the right place to be! From cheese, pork cold cuts, arancini, parmigiana, maialetto etc thank Marc for the hospitality! 1 drink cost only 60 aed MUST TRY”April 2025
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Arancini Net +1
“I had the truffle pizza and the arancini - both were delicious and definitely worth coming back for.”
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“I had the truffle pizza and the arancini - both were delicious and definitely worth coming back for.”January 2026
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Caesar salad Net +1
“The food was also delicious, I ordered the caesar salad and pizza.”
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“The food was also delicious, I ordered the caesar salad and pizza.”February 2026
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Crostini al salmone Net +1
“My favorite was the Crostini al Salmone - crispy crostini with savory smoked salmon. Highly recommended!”
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“My favorite was the Crostini al Salmone - crispy crostini with savory smoked salmon. Highly recommended!”December 2023
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Domenica al mare Net +1
“A perfect Sunday experience – Domenica al Mare Bússola by Mare Bussola delivered an exceptional brunch experience with their Domenica al Mare. As an Italian, I can say the food was truly excellent – top quality, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared. Every bite reminded me of home.”
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“A perfect Sunday experience – Domenica al Mare Bússola by Mare Bussola delivered an exceptional brunch experience with their Domenica al Mare. As an Italian, I can say the food was truly excellent – top quality, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared. Every bite reminded me of home.”July 2025
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Seabass Net +1
“The seabass was perfectly cooked and the wine selection was excellent.”
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“The seabass was perfectly cooked and the wine selection was excellent.”December 2025
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“I had the truffle pizza and the arancini - both were delicious and definitely worth coming back for.”
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“I had the truffle pizza and the arancini - both were delicious and definitely worth coming back for.”January 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Chocolate truffles Net −1
“The chocolate truffles we also bought as a gift were all messed up and scattered in the box.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chocolate truffles we also bought as a gift were all messed up and scattered in the box.”April 2026
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Gnocchi Net −1
“The gnocchi was particularly underwhelming. It tasted like pre-made, shop bought gnocchi, paired with a watery tomato sauce that felt like it came straight from a tin. There was no richness, no texture, and no sense of freshness.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The gnocchi was particularly underwhelming. It tasted like pre-made, shop bought gnocchi, paired with a watery tomato sauce that felt like it came straight from a tin. There was no richness, no texture, and no sense of freshness.”April 2026
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Pepperoni pizza Net −1
“The pepperoni pizza was average at best, lacking depth of flavour and quality you would expect at this level.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The pepperoni pizza was average at best, lacking depth of flavour and quality you would expect at this level.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Water. Ask about bottle sizes and prices before ordering water; one guest received a large AED 40 bottle without advance notice.
Verify Offers. Confirm the current sundowner deal and last-order time before settling in, since one advertised offer was no longer active.
Check Music. If music matters, ask where it will be audible; one review says it was delayed in some areas, while Sunday DJ music was strong.
Allow Time. Leave extra time for the final bill, especially for group celebrations; one correction took 1¼ hours.
Book Sunbeds. Reserve sunbeds ahead if you want a particular spot; one guest praised the comfort and position of reserved loungers.
Ask Dietary. Tell the team about dietary restrictions when booking or ordering; one family received special gluten- and dairy-free help.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Beach Resort & Marina - The Westin
The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Billing Delays
One birthday visit took 1¼ hours to correct the bill after several versions included incorrect extra drinks.
Food Inconsistency
A dissatisfied diner found the pepperoni pizza average and the gnocchi underwhelming, with watery tomato sauce.
Offer Changes
A sundowner promotion was still advertised at reception after staff said it had ended; mosquitoes also affected that visit.
Music Coverage
Music was reportedly delayed or less audible in some areas, although the Sunday DJ was praised.
Slow Cake Service
At one celebration, bringing out a stored cake took 30 minutes, followed by another wait for a knife.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 40
large bottle
“We asked for water, and the staff brought a large bottle priced at AED 40”Google review · April 2026
60 aed
drink
“1 drink cost only 60 aed MUST TRY”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Mare by Bussola combines an Italian restaurant with a pool-and-beach day in Dubai Marina, at The Westin Mina Seyahi. You can come for a long lunch, brunch or sunset drink, or spend the day swimming and relaxing on a sunbed with food brought to you. The setting is repeatedly praised for its clean pool, greenery, sea views and choice of beach, grass, shade and sun areas.
The food is a strong draw when it lands well. Reviews specifically mention truffle pizza, arancini, seafood, seabass, Caesar salad and fresh Italian flavours. Brunches also receive warm feedback, including seafood starters, octopus, meat and desserts.
Service is usually a highlight: guests describe the team as welcoming and attentive, and one family received unusually thoughtful help with gluten and dairy sensitivities. There are a few practical cautions. Confirm promotions and bottle sizes before ordering; one guest was charged AED 40 for a large water bottle without prior explanation, while another found a sundowner offer still advertised after it had ended.
A birthday visit also involved four bills and a 1¼-hour correction, so check the final bill carefully and allow time. Music may vary by area, with Sunday DJ sessions getting the clearest praise.