Scenic setting
Large windows, terrace seating and views towards the Burj Al Arab give the dining room a memorable backdrop.
MayaBay Dubai
Umm Suqeim
MayaBay Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Umm Suqeim, set within Jumeirah Al Naseem. Reviews point to a stylish evening setting with music and views towards the Burj Al Arab, alongside dishes such as prawn dumplings and miso-glazed black cod.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
806 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Distinctive design
The red-toned interior, warm lighting and floral decor are repeatedly praised as stylish and photogenic.
Attentive service
Reviews describe knowledgeable recommendations, friendly staff and polished service from arrival through the meal.
Event handling
A corporate dinner for 150 guests was praised for smooth large-event management as well as strong service.
Brunch variety
Sunday brunch includes unlimited sushi, sashimi and dim sums, followed by mains, sides and a dessert platter.
Valet convenience
Hotel valet parking is available, with validation handled at the hostess desk.
What to Eat at MayaBay Dubai 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 MayaBay Dubai, 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 MayaBay Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sushis Net +6
“The food is exceptional, especially the sushi, robata grill, and Thai dishes. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor.”
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“The food is exceptional, especially the sushi, robata grill, and Thai dishes. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor.”February 2026
“The mix of Thai and Japanese cuisine is exceptional, with sushi and curries being the highlights.”December 2024
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Dimsums Net +4
“Had an amazing dinner at Mayabay Dubai. The food was delicious, especially the sushi and dim-sum)) The place looks beautiful and has a really nice vibe.”
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“Had an amazing dinner at Mayabay Dubai. The food was delicious, especially the sushi and dim-sum)) The place looks beautiful and has a really nice vibe.”October 2025
“We had some sushis, yakitori and dimsums - all were mouthwatering.”February 2026
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Duck salad Net +3
“Delicious food, inviting atmosphere and truly friendly staff - recommend Maya Bay 150% - you will feel invigorated and your tastebuds touched in new ways. Recommend the sushi, lamb and duck salad !”
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“Delicious food, inviting atmosphere and truly friendly staff - recommend Maya Bay 150% - you will feel invigorated and your tastebuds touched in new ways. Recommend the sushi, lamb and duck salad !”December 2025
“The duck salad is highly recommended.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (25)
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Asian aubergine Net +1
“The sushis were less than average, but some of their signature dishes were outstanding, especially the Neua Yang Sirloin Steak and the Asian Aubergine.”
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“The sushis were less than average, but some of their signature dishes were outstanding, especially the Neua Yang Sirloin Steak and the Asian Aubergine.”May 2025
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Black cod Net +1
“Came for brunch. The food it outstanding: the black cod beats Zuma and Nobu both in my opinion.”
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“Came for brunch. The food it outstanding: the black cod beats Zuma and Nobu both in my opinion.”October 2025
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“the chicken skewers are the bomb highly recommend and tastes soooooo good and fresh and moist!”
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“the chicken skewers are the bomb highly recommend and tastes soooooo good and fresh and moist!”May 2026
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Dessert platter Net +1
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”November 2025
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Imperial spring rolls Net +1
“We also loved the imperial spring rolls and dumplings so much that we ordered a second round.”
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“We also loved the imperial spring rolls and dumplings so much that we ordered a second round.”May 2025
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Lime-topped appetizer Net +1
“The presentation is neat and aesthetic: the dim sum are delicate, the sauces complement the flavors well, and the lime-topped appetizer adds freshness.”
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“The presentation is neat and aesthetic: the dim sum are delicate, the sauces complement the flavors well, and the lime-topped appetizer adds freshness.”February 2026
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Milk cake Net +1
“Love this place! One of the top spots in Dubai 100%! Best dim sums! Also the milk cake is an absolute must try!”
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“Love this place! One of the top spots in Dubai 100%! Best dim sums! Also the milk cake is an absolute must try!”February 2026
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Milk cake with fresh mangos Net +1
“The cocktails were amazing and their milk cake with fresh Mangos was irresistible.”
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“The cocktails were amazing and their milk cake with fresh Mangos was irresistible.”July 2026
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Miso-glazed black cod Net +1
“Highlights included the sushi platter, which was fresh and delicate, and the delicious miso-glazed black cod that melted in the mouth.”
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“Highlights included the sushi platter, which was fresh and delicate, and the delicious miso-glazed black cod that melted in the mouth.”November 2024
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Mochi ice cream Net +1
“The Mochi Ice Cream is delicious”
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“The Mochi Ice Cream is delicious”May 2025
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Neua yang sirloin steak Net +1
“The sushis were less than average, but some of their signature dishes were outstanding, especially the Neua Yang Sirloin Steak and the Asian Aubergine.”
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“The sushis were less than average, but some of their signature dishes were outstanding, especially the Neua Yang Sirloin Steak and the Asian Aubergine.”May 2025
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Pad thai Net +1
“The Pad Thai is impressively authentic, which is rare to find outside Thailand.”
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“The Pad Thai is impressively authentic, which is rare to find outside Thailand.”October 2025
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Passionfruit martinis Net +1
“The bartenders were so friendly and they make the best espresso and passionfruit martinis.”
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“The bartenders were so friendly and they make the best espresso and passionfruit martinis.”February 2026
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Prawn curry Net +1
“For the main course we tried the prawn Curry and vegetable rice and it was really good.”
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“For the main course we tried the prawn Curry and vegetable rice and it was really good.”February 2026
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Prawn curry with white rice Net +1
“Their sushi always satisfies my cravings (10/10!), the prawn curry with white rice is a total game changer, and their duck salad is one of the best I’ve had.”
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“Their sushi always satisfies my cravings (10/10!), the prawn curry with white rice is a total game changer, and their duck salad is one of the best I’ve had.”October 2025
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Prawn dumplings Net +1
“The prawn dumplings are the star of the show, I even order them at home through Deliveroo because they’re that good.”
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“The prawn dumplings are the star of the show, I even order them at home through Deliveroo because they’re that good.”October 2025
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Sashimi Net +1
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”November 2025
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Set menu Net +1
“It has a set menu during lunch with a couple of reorders.”
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“It has a set menu during lunch with a couple of reorders.”March 2025
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Sunday brunch Net +1
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”November 2025
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Sushi platter Net +1
“Highlights included the sushi platter, which was fresh and delicate, and the delicious miso-glazed black cod that melted in the mouth.”
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“Highlights included the sushi platter, which was fresh and delicate, and the delicious miso-glazed black cod that melted in the mouth.”November 2024
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Unlimited sushi Net +1
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Sunday Brunch and it was truly exceptional. The food quality, presentation, and variety were outstanding — from soups, appetizers, and salads to unlimited sushi, sashimi, and dim sums (both steamed and fried). The mains, sides, and dessert platter were equally impressive.”November 2025
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Vegetable rice Net +1
“For the main course we tried the prawn Curry and vegetable rice and it was really good.”
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“For the main course we tried the prawn Curry and vegetable rice and it was really good.”February 2026
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Wagyu beef taco Net +1
“Our waiter from Nepal was super helpful and recommended the Wagyu beef taco, which ended up being the best dish of the day. Seriously good.”
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“Our waiter from Nepal was super helpful and recommended the Wagyu beef taco, which ended up being the best dish of the day. Seriously good.”May 2025
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Wasabi gimlet Net +1
“A special mention goes to the Wasabi Gimlet—it was outstanding and one of the best cocktails we've had.”
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“A special mention goes to the Wasabi Gimlet—it was outstanding and one of the best cocktails we've had.”July 2026
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Yakitori Net +1
“We had some sushis, yakitori and dimsums - all were mouthwatering.”
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“We had some sushis, yakitori and dimsums - all were mouthwatering.”February 2026
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Espresso Net +1
“The bartenders were so friendly and they make the best espresso and passionfruit martinis.”
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“The bartenders were so friendly and they make the best espresso and passionfruit martinis.”February 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Yellow tail Net −1
“The yellow tail needs some taste addition.”
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“The yellow tail needs some taste addition.”February 2026
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Passion fruit spritz Net −1
“The cocktail I ordered — a passion fruit spritz made with champagne, priced at 120 AED — was served in a very plain glass with a large ice cube. Given the price, I was expecting something more refined and visually appealing. Unfortunately, it felt quite underwhelming, and not really worth the price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The cocktail I ordered — a passion fruit spritz made with champagne, priced at 120 AED — was served in a very plain glass with a large ice cube. Given the price, I was expecting something more refined and visually appealing. Unfortunately, it felt quite underwhelming, and not really worth the price.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. For a date or scenic dinner, reserve a sea-facing table in advance rather than leaving the view to chance.
Confirm seating. For birthdays or other occasions, reconfirm the exact seating area and ask about the indoor room before arrival.
Use validation. If driving, use the hotel valet and get the parking validation at the hostess desk.
Order generously. Portions can run small, so consider ordering extra appetisers, especially if sharing across the table.
Come hungry. Brunch is abundant: one guest enjoyed the food but could barely move by the end, so arrive ready for a substantial meal.
Check the policy. If cigar smoking matters to your group, ask about the current policy before booking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Al Naseem
Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven sushi
Some guests found the sushi bland or less impressive than the restaurant’s other dishes.
Seating mismatch
A birthday reservation request for a good table resulted in outer-area seating, while the indoor red dining room felt substantially better.
Cocktail value
One guest felt a 120 AED passion fruit spritz looked underwhelming for its price, arriving in a plain glass with a large ice cube.
Smoking policy
Cigar smoking was not permitted, even when the restaurant appeared nearly empty; the reviewer was also unhappy with the manager communication.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
120 AED
passion fruit spritz made with champagne
“The cocktail I ordered — a passion fruit spritz made with champagne, priced at 120 AED — was served in a very plain glass with a large ice cube”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
MayaBay Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Umm Suqeim for diners who want more than a quiet meal. The setting inside Jumeirah Al Naseem is a major draw: stylish design, evening music, terrace seating and views towards the Burj Al Arab. It suits date nights, dinners with friends and celebrations, although the exact table can make a big difference.
The menu covers Thai and Japanese-style dishes, with reviews highlighting prawn dumplings, sushi, duck salad, prawn curry and miso-glazed black cod. The food is often praised for freshness, presentation and bold flavour, but sushi feedback is mixed; one guest found it bland, while another called it a favourite. Portions may be smallish, so sharing groups should consider adding appetisers.
Sunday brunch is a substantial proposition, including unlimited sushi, sashimi and steamed and fried dim sums, plus mains and dessert. Reported packages were AED 425 non-alcoholic, AED 595 with house beverages and AED 795 with champagne. Service is usually attentive, and valet parking can be validated at the hostess desk.
Before a special occasion, confirm whether you are getting the indoor red dining room or outer seating, and reserve a sea-facing table early.