Marina Social

Name: Marina Social
Address: First Floor; InterContinental, Dubai Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144466664

Dubai Marina

Modern European restaurant 04 446 6664

Marina Social is a modern European restaurant in Dubai Marina, serving British Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a waterfront setting. Reviews point to the Beef Wellington and Sunday roast as standout choices, with a terrace that makes the Marina views part of the occasion.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,269 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Marina views

The terrace and balcony look across Dubai Marina, with fairy lights adding to the evening setting.

Beef Wellington

The Beef Wellington is a recurring highlight, including a Wednesday offer that reviewers considered worth booking.

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What to Eat at Marina Social

These items at Marina Social got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Roast dinner Net +2

“A fabulous roast dinner - delicious meats and equally delicious sides.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Beef tartare Net +1

“The food is phenomenal, it’s actually delicious and well prepared, well presented and fairly priced. We decided to have only starters and such a way to dine. Beef tartare, Scallops, Crab, Duck and Foie Gras, amazing salads.”
Burrata Net +1

“The Italian beef tomato was whimsical; it looked like a pristine peeled tomato on the outside, but when you slice it open it is stuffed with burrata. Also, the waiter shows you the bottle of a 25 year aged balsamic then proceeds to drizzle some onto the tomato —I enjoyed the flavors.”
Burrata filled tomato Net +1

“Parmesan churros, burrata filled tomato, and green bean salad, amazing!”
Cheese cake Net +1

“I had Salad ,the cod fish in white creamy sauce and a dessert which was apple's shaped but it was cheese cake . Totally remarkably well presented.”
Chocolate marquise Net +1

“For desserts, we had the White chocolate cheesecake and the Chocolate marquise; they were both good but I preferred the chocolate marquise.”
Cod fish in white creamy sauce Net +1

“I had Salad ,the cod fish in white creamy sauce and a dessert which was apple's shaped but it was cheese cake . Totally remarkably well presented.”
Crunchy salad Net +1

“We had our starters (amazing crunchy salad, rolled goat cheese and garlic bread)and had to wait for an hour for the mains.”
Duck breast Net +1

“The food was generally really well prepared and flavourful - we had the scallops and the duck breast (divine) but the steak, though tasty, was overpriced for a piece of meat on a plate with a small cup of fries.”
Easter brunch Net +1

“The food was very good our waitress Jyoti was very kind and willing to help out but the menu for the Easter brunch with small but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t good five stars will come again”
Eton mess Net +1

“Wow. The best quality chicken I have had in Dubai. Great service. Free flowing drinks. Amazing wagu beef. Delicious Eton Mess. Fab live music. Will come again.”
Fish with black quinoa Net +1

“We had the Chargrilled tiger prawns and the fish with black quinoa. You could tell that the tiger prawns were grilled because that was evident in the taste, and the sauce of the fish was great. However, what was done amazingly was the cuisson of the fish; it was as perfect as it could get. It was excellently moist but still firm —if I were to imagine how fish should taste like, this is it.”
Gift cakes Net +1

“The head chef came to see if we enjoy, and sure gift cakes 🙂”
Goat’s cheese “churros” truffle honey Net +1

“For starters, we had the Goat’s cheese “churros” truffle honey, the Italian beef tomato, the Hand chopped beef tartare, and the Reblochon cheese sourdough pizza. The truffle honey was subtle, yet it suited the goat cheese churros well.”
Goose fat roasted potatoes Net +1

“I opted for the roast lamb which was cooked to my liking and the goose fat roasted potatoes had a splendid crunch.”
Green bean salad Net +1

“Parmesan churros, burrata filled tomato, and green bean salad, amazing!”
Italian beef tomato Net +1

“For starters, we had the Goat’s cheese “churros” truffle honey, the Italian beef tomato, the Hand chopped beef tartare, and the Reblochon cheese sourdough pizza. The truffle honey was subtle, yet it suited the goat cheese churros well. The Italian beef tomato was whimsical; it looked like a pristine peeled tomato on the outside, but when you slice it open it is stuffed with burrata. Also, the waiter shows you the bottle of a 25 year aged balsamic then proceeds to drizzle some onto the tomato —I enjoyed the flavors.”
Mango soufflé Net +1

“Plus the Mango Soufflé for dessert was divine.”
Mashed potatoes Net +1

“Followed by this where are delicious main courses short rib slow cooked of course on a bed of mashed potatoes absolute comfort food.”
New chicken main course Net +1

“My partner said the new chicken main course was some of the best food he’d ever had (especially the sauce) The table had an amazing view of the Marina and it has become one of our favourite places.”
Norwegian salmon Net +1

“It’s a five course set menu we started with some mushroom tea and then had some beef tartare and a delicious Norwegian salmon on some sourdough I really liked their toast I think they do their breads in house.”
Parmesan churros Net +1

“Parmesan churros, burrata filled tomato, and green bean salad, amazing!”
Prime rib Net +1

“We ordered prime rib and sea bass. The food was excellent and very good food presentation.”
Roast lamb Net +1

“I opted for the roast lamb which was cooked to my liking and the goose fat roasted potatoes had a splendid crunch.”
Sauce Net +1

“My partner said the new chicken main course was some of the best food he’d ever had (especially the sauce) The table had an amazing view of the Marina and it has become one of our favourite places.”
Scallops Net +1

“The food was generally really well prepared and flavourful - we had the scallops and the duck breast (divine) but the steak, though tasty, was overpriced for a piece of meat on a plate with a small cup of fries.”
Sea bass Net +1

“We ordered prime rib and sea bass. The food was excellent and very good food presentation.”
Short rib Net +1

“Followed by this where are delicious main courses short rib slow cooked of course on a bed of mashed potatoes absolute comfort food.”
Shrimp linguine pasta Net +1

“And the other main course was a shrimp linguine pasta which was too pretty to eat I enjoyed how it had bits of shrimp in all of the pasta along with the whole pieces.”
Sourdough Net +1

“It’s a five course set menu we started with some mushroom tea and then had some beef tartare and a delicious Norwegian salmon on some sourdough I really liked their toast I think they do their breads in house.”
Steak Net +1

“The food was generally really well prepared and flavourful - we had the scallops and the duck breast (divine) but the steak, though tasty, was overpriced for a piece of meat on a plate with a small cup of fries.”
Steak tartare Net +1

“Burrata was sublime and the steak tartare also very good.”
Sticky toffee date pudding Net +1

“Followed by dessert which was sticky toffee date pudding topped with banana ice cream but I really liked about this dessert was that it wasn’t very date flavored as opposed to how usually desserts are in the month of Ramadan and I frankly don’t really enjoy that so I really like this one and of course a portion was very generous after the meal we honestly could not finish the whole dessert.”
Summer social menu Net +1

“Tried the summer social menu and the food was delicious.”
Sunday roast Net +1

“We booked for the Sunday roast and were seated outside on a beautiful day. People started trickling in after 2pm. We were craving for our Sunday roast and opted for the chicken - they were done superbly, with all the trimmings, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.”
Toast Net +1

“It’s a five course set menu we started with some mushroom tea and then had some beef tartare and a delicious Norwegian salmon on some sourdough I really liked their toast I think they do their breads in house.”
Vegan cheesecake Net +1

“The vegan cheesecake was the best vegan dessert I’ve ever had.”
Wagu beef Net +1

“Wow. The best quality chicken I have had in Dubai. Great service. Free flowing drinks. Amazing wagu beef. Delicious Eton Mess. Fab live music. Will come again.”
White chocolate cheesecake Net +1

“For desserts, we had the White chocolate cheesecake and the Chocolate marquise; they were both good but I preferred the chocolate marquise. I did like how the cheesecake was presented though, again with a playful gesture.”

What to Avoid (1)

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Triple cooked fries Net −1

“The “triple cooked fries” are an accompaniment designed for the likes of ants. “Don’t worry, there are more underneath” we were told after the 45aed side dish appeared at our table. I needed reading glasses to find the rest.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for popular dinners; one reviewer said a reservation was required.

Request terrace. Ask for a terrace table if you want the Marina view; cooling fans are provided in hotter weather.

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Practical details

First Floor; InterContinental

Dubai Marina, Dubai

04 446 6664

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Common Concerns

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Slow mains

One dinner experienced an hour-long wait for the main course, despite accommodating staff.

Small portions

Several reviews found the portions modest, including one complaint about a 45 AED fries side.

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The Bottom Line

Marina Social is a modern European restaurant in Dubai Marina where the waterfront view is as much part of the outing as the food. You can book a terrace table, order Beef Wellington, or come for a Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, gravy and traditional trimmings. Brunches and special occasions may include live music, while cocktails and wine are also regularly praised.

The Beef Wellington is the clearest signature in the reviews, with Wellington Wednesdays called worth the visit. Desserts are another strong point: customers mention the Mango Soufflé, vegan cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. The kitchen has also handled a dairy intolerance thoughtfully, offering substitutions rather than simply removing ingredients.

Families appear in the reviews too, including an unlimited brunch booking for two adults and one child, with the child complimentary. There are a few practical cautions. Portions can feel small, and one diner considered the steak poor value beside its small fries portion.

Service is usually described as attentive, but two reviews reported an hour-long wait for mains. Reserve ahead for busy evenings, ask for the terrace, and check dietary choices before arriving. Valet parking is available at the hotel.