Wide menu
The menu covers several cuisines, giving groups plenty of choice under one roof.
Marina dine restaurant
Dubai Marina
Marina Dine Restaurant is a casual, multi-cuisine spot in Dubai Marina with a wide menu and generally affordable portions. Butter chicken and Filipino dishes such as kare-kare give first-time visitors two clear starting points, while indoor and outdoor seating offer different ways to dine.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
275 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Butter chicken
Butter chicken is a standout for some regulars, with one reviewer calling it perhaps the best in Dubai and another praising its generous chicken pieces.
Filipino dishes
Filipino favourites including sinigang na hipon, bulalo and kare-kare have impressed Filipino diners, though consistency varies.
Good value
Reviews repeatedly mention reasonable prices, large portions and filling meals for relatively little money.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area can be a pleasant choice, with one diner enjoying Marina street views and the surrounding evening activity.
Fresh drinks
Fresh juices and smoothies receive specific praise, with reviewers noting both flavour and careful presentation.
Fresh naan
Naan roti has been described as fresh, crisp and tasty, making it a useful accompaniment to rice and curries.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order ahead. If you are in a hurry, make an advance order or reservation; one customer specifically advised this for faster service.
Confirm orders. Check the dish and spice level when ordering, especially for takeaway or delivery, because multiple reviews report substitutions and incorrect versions.
Allow time. Avoid visiting when you have a tight schedule; reported waits range from 40 minutes to almost an hour.
Try outdoors. When the weather is comfortable, ask for outdoor seating for Marina street views rather than the less appealing indoor atmosphere mentioned by one reviewer.
Bring cash. One budget-focused reviewer recommends carrying cash, saying card fees can reduce the value of an otherwise inexpensive meal.
Check availability. Before paying, confirm that the ordered item is available and matches the menu, as one customer received a substitute without being told.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop no 1, 2 , 3 , 4 - opposite marina byblos
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Several customers received the wrong dish or wrong version of an order, including two spicy shawarmas instead of one spicy and one regular.
Uneven service
Service ranges from friendly and fast to openly dismissive when customers raise mistakes or complaints.
Long waits
Preparation can be slow, with one Filipino diner waiting almost an hour and another reviewer noting delivery orders seemed to take priority.
Breakfast issues
One breakfast visit was marred by cold toast, eggs and orange juice, alongside poor service and an unpleasant indoor atmosphere.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
51 dirhams
two biryani rice with goose fat
“We ordered two biryani rice with goose fat and it cost 51 dirhams”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Marina Dine Restaurant is a casual Dubai Marina option built around variety rather than a polished fine-dining experience. You can order Indian favourites such as butter chicken, shawarma and biryani, or try Filipino dishes including kare-kare, bulalo and sinigang na hipon. The menu is broad enough to suit mixed groups, although that breadth can make choosing surprisingly time-consuming.
Value is a clear attraction. Reviews mention large portions, affordable everyday meals and an iftari special with biryani, snacks and juice for 25 dhs. Naan roti, fresh juices and smoothies also receive specific praise.
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating; the latter can bring Marina street views and more evening atmosphere. The experience is uneven. Some diners describe friendly staff, fast service and a clean, well-maintained room, while others report long waits, delivery orders taking priority and staff arguing over mistakes.
Wrong dishes, missing items and inconsistent cooking appear often enough to warrant checking your order before leaving. Filipino food is especially mixed: some Filipino reviewers found it convincing, while others said dishes were far from typical. Order ahead if you are short on time, and consider visiting for value and choice rather than presentation or guaranteed consistency.