Seafood Choice
The seafood buffet can include fresh fish for chef preparation alongside salads, sushi and desserts.
Medley Restaurant
Port Saeed
Medley Restaurant in Port Saeed is a buffet-led international restaurant at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre. It is especially known for its Friday seafood buffet with live cooking, while Saturday lunch brings a broader spread of sushi, grilled meats and desserts.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
156 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature Dishes
Lobster and paella were singled out as standout dishes during one buffet visit.
Live Cooking
The fresh-catch station lets diners choose seafood and have it grilled or cooked to order.
Dessert Bar
The dessert section has been praised for its range, including live éclair making during Saturday lunch.
Celebrations
Birthday visits can include a song and cake, making the restaurant a popular choice for family occasions.
Easy Parking
Valet parking is available, and the hotel is attached to Deira City Centre mall.
Welcoming Service
Several celebration and brunch reviews describe attentive, warm service that adds to the occasion.
What to Eat at Medley Restaurant 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 Medley Restaurant, 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 Medley Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Paella Net +3
“The lobster and paella are definitely a must-try!”
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“The lobster and paella are definitely a must-try!”November 2025
“My favorite is the seafood thermidor and paella.”May 2024
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Iftar buffet Net +2
“Delicious food and amazing service Experience the spirit of Ramadan with a lavish Iftar Buffet at Medley Restaurant where flavors meet tradition in a heartwarming feast.”
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“Delicious food and amazing service Experience the spirit of Ramadan with a lavish Iftar Buffet at Medley Restaurant where flavors meet tradition in a heartwarming feast.”February 2025
“Great spot to try buffets.We visited Medley to check out their iftar buffet.Descent spread, good food and spacious restaurant. Excellent service too!”April 2022
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Seafood thermidor Net +2
“My favorite is the seafood thermidor and paella.”
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“My favorite is the seafood thermidor and paella.”May 2024
“In the mains I loved the seafood thermidore, paella, seafood quiche .”July 2018
Honorable mentions (23)
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Aloo mutter paneer Net +1
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”
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“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”November 2018
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Bbf beef Net +1
“Their BBF beef and calamari was delicious and their dessert bar is amazing.”
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“Their BBF beef and calamari was delicious and their dessert bar is amazing.”February 2025
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Beetroot halva Net +1
“We ended the evening with some deserts, Beetroot halva was my favourite, and the masala chaas.”
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“We ended the evening with some deserts, Beetroot halva was my favourite, and the masala chaas.”November 2018
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Bhindi aaloo sabzi Net +1
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”
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Review excerpts
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”November 2018
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Butter lentil soup Net +1
“The tender chicken tikka masala and the creamy butter lentil soup were absolute highlights.”
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“The tender chicken tikka masala and the creamy butter lentil soup were absolute highlights.”June 2023
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Calamari Net +1
“Their BBF beef and calamari was delicious and their dessert bar is amazing.”
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“Their BBF beef and calamari was delicious and their dessert bar is amazing.”February 2025
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“The grilled meats were cooked to perfection, with succulent cuts of steak and juicy chicken skewers leaving me wanting more.”
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“The grilled meats were cooked to perfection, with succulent cuts of steak and juicy chicken skewers leaving me wanting more.”June 2023
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Chicken tikka masala Net +1
“The tender chicken tikka masala and the creamy butter lentil soup were absolute highlights.”
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“The tender chicken tikka masala and the creamy butter lentil soup were absolute highlights.”June 2023
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Corn salad Net +1
“Next I ventured to the Salad section and what caught the attention of my tastebuds was the fruit salad and the corn salad.”
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“Next I ventured to the Salad section and what caught the attention of my tastebuds was the fruit salad and the corn salad.”November 2018
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Deep fried hamour fish Net +1
“Courteous staff. Deep fried Hamour fish was nice. They were accommodating and got my child a chicken dish as he doesn’t eat seafood.”
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“Courteous staff. Deep fried Hamour fish was nice. They were accommodating and got my child a chicken dish as he doesn’t eat seafood.”January 2025
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Eclair Net +1
“The dessert section was splendid, it was like a dessert garden, they also have live Eclair making.”
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“The dessert section was splendid, it was like a dessert garden, they also have live Eclair making.”June 2023
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Fish and chips Net +1
“I tried the fish and chips which was excellent, the pasta is pink sauce, some hummus and lebanese salad, sushi, chicken burger 🍔, gohst biryani, and some pastries,cakes and muffins and chocolate pudding and finally topped up with a black coffee.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the fish and chips which was excellent, the pasta is pink sauce, some hummus and lebanese salad, sushi, chicken burger 🍔, gohst biryani, and some pastries,cakes and muffins and chocolate pudding and finally topped up with a black coffee.”November 2018
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Freshly grilled seafood Net +1
“In terms of the food, it is just good. If I can recommend one, that is to add more savory and tasty food. The freshly grilled seafood were the best ones for me!”
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“In terms of the food, it is just good. If I can recommend one, that is to add more savory and tasty food. The freshly grilled seafood were the best ones for me!”September 2021
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Fruit salad Net +1
“Next I ventured to the Salad section and what caught the attention of my tastebuds was the fruit salad and the corn salad.”
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“Next I ventured to the Salad section and what caught the attention of my tastebuds was the fruit salad and the corn salad.”November 2018
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Grilled paneer Net +1
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”
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Review excerpts
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”November 2018
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Jeera rice Net +1
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”
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Review excerpts
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”November 2018
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Lentil soup Net +1
“However, the lentil soup stood out as a highlight, being well-liked.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the lentil soup stood out as a highlight, being well-liked.”March 2024
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Mango mousse Net +1
“The spread for desserts were excellent too and I loved the vanilla panacotta and mango mousse the best .”
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“The spread for desserts were excellent too and I loved the vanilla panacotta and mango mousse the best .”July 2018
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“Moving on to the hot dishes, Mutton Biryani stole the spotlight. The aromatic spices and rich flavors transported me to another world.”
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“Moving on to the hot dishes, Mutton Biryani stole the spotlight. The aromatic spices and rich flavors transported me to another world.”June 2023
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Pakora kadi Net +1
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”
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Review excerpts
“The mains i tried were, pakora kadi, jeera rice, bhindi aaloo sabzi, aloo mutter paneer and not to forget the starters the grilled paneer. For some strange odd reason we both were vegetarian on that day. But, nonetheless the taste was good.”November 2018
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Seafood quiche Net +1
“In the mains I loved the seafood thermidore, paella, seafood quiche .”
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Review excerpts
“In the mains I loved the seafood thermidore, paella, seafood quiche .”July 2018
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Steak Net +1
“The grilled meats were cooked to perfection, with succulent cuts of steak and juicy chicken skewers leaving me wanting more.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled meats were cooked to perfection, with succulent cuts of steak and juicy chicken skewers leaving me wanting more.”June 2023
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Vanilla panacotta Net +1
“The spread for desserts were excellent too and I loved the vanilla panacotta and mango mousse the best .”
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Review excerpts
“The spread for desserts were excellent too and I loved the vanilla panacotta and mango mousse the best .”July 2018
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Lemon mimt drink Net +1
“Do try lemon mimt drink.”
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“Do try lemon mimt drink.”May 2024
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Masala chai Net +1
“My wife tried some masala chai which was given a thumbs up by her.”
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Review excerpts
“My wife tried some masala chai which was given a thumbs up by her.”November 2018
What to Avoid (15)
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Amritsar fish Net −1
“The Amritsar fish was super oily.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Amritsar fish was super oily.”January 2025
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Deep fried peeled shrimp Net −1
“We requested deep fried peeled shrimp but received them with shells on, usually this item should be ready in the buffet same like calamari and fish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We requested deep fried peeled shrimp but received them with shells on, usually this item should be ready in the buffet same like calamari and fish.”August 2025
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Fatoush Net −1
“Fatoush was very plain.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Fatoush was very plain.”January 2025
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Fried calamari Net −1
“There were some fried calamari, but it seemed like the calamari managed to escape the frying oil altogether—barely cooked and not crispy.”
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“There were some fried calamari, but it seemed like the calamari managed to escape the frying oil altogether—barely cooked and not crispy.”May 2025
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Fried fish Net −1
“We specifically asked for grilled and fried fish, medium rare. What we got was completely overcooked, dry, and inedible. The fried fish had a foul odor, like the oil hadn't been changed in ages.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We specifically asked for grilled and fried fish, medium rare. What we got was completely overcooked, dry, and inedible. The fried fish had a foul odor, like the oil hadn't been changed in ages.”May 2025
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Grill seafood Net −1
“Marinade or spices used to grill seafood was not enjoyable at all. I’m not sure if it was five spice, cardamom or ginger but it left a funny after taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Marinade or spices used to grill seafood was not enjoyable at all. I’m not sure if it was five spice, cardamom or ginger but it left a funny after taste.”January 2025
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Iftar meal Net −1
“i bought an iftar meal voucher with this restaurant and booked a table for 2 at 9pm today for my parents to go for , when i rang the lady she said the iftar ends at 10:30pm and assured me it was okay to be booking for 9pm, and they will be served with no issues. They were asked to present their vouchers at the entrance and when they went in and to their surprise, it was all closed and the staff were wrapping up all the counters and cleaning the area, they drove from Ajman and hence it was a 1:30 mins away both of them in their late 60's and both fasting and hence decided to just sit and eat, they were truly asked to dig into leftovers , no live stations , no servers had to constantly request for cutlery no service, this how you treat your guests during the Holy month of Ramadan! Absolute disgrace, i have been served better at cafeterias.”
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Critical review excerpts
“i bought an iftar meal voucher with this restaurant and booked a table for 2 at 9pm today for my parents to go for , when i rang the lady she said the iftar ends at 10:30pm and assured me it was okay to be booking for 9pm, and they will be served with no issues. They were asked to present their vouchers at the entrance and when they went in and to their surprise, it was all closed and the staff were wrapping up all the counters and cleaning the area, they drove from Ajman and hence it was a 1:30 mins away both of them in their late 60's and both fasting and hence decided to just sit and eat, they were truly asked to dig into leftovers , no live stations , no servers had to constantly request for cutlery no service, this how you treat your guests during the Holy month of Ramadan! Absolute disgrace, i have been served better at cafeterias.”April 2022
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Kebab Net −1
“The rice was overly oily, and the kebab was dry and tough.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The rice was overly oily, and the kebab was dry and tough.”March 2024
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Lebanese bread Net −1
“The Lebanese bread came out of a packet hardly a 5 star restaurant experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Lebanese bread came out of a packet hardly a 5 star restaurant experience.”March 2026
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Prawns Net −1
“Prawns were very soft with no texture.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Prawns were very soft with no texture.”January 2025
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Salad à la carte Net −1
“I ordered a salad à la carte and most of the ingredients were from a can.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a salad à la carte and most of the ingredients were from a can.”May 2026
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Shasmi Net −1
“They have nice presentation of salad ,live Cooking in seafood fish,shrimp, mussels,sushi but no shasmi was disappointed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“They have nice presentation of salad ,live Cooking in seafood fish,shrimp, mussels,sushi but no shasmi was disappointed.”October 2023
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Shrimp Net −1
“The food taste was good, but you have to be patient as you will make your order and they will take about 30 min to cook for you. And most of the time they will give you less quality than you order especially for shrimp and lobster.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food taste was good, but you have to be patient as you will make your order and they will take about 30 min to cook for you. And most of the time they will give you less quality than you order especially for shrimp and lobster.”October 2019
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Watermelon Net −1
“The watermelon tasted off.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The watermelon tasted off.”March 2026
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Sushi Net −2
“I wish if sushi was a bit more fresh and has better variety.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I wish if sushi was a bit more fresh and has better variety.”May 2024
“The sushi selection was limited and lack of taste.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Timing. Confirm the Friday seafood-buffet date and start time before travelling; one guest arrived before the advertised launch.
Allow Time. Leave plenty of time for live-cooked fish: one guest said preparation took almost an hour.
Check Seafood. Ask whether oysters, sashimi and the specific seafood you want are included before booking a seafood night.
Check Offers. Ask about current buffet promotions; a reviewer found a soft-package lunch promotion at AED 95.
Use Valet. If you are driving, valet parking is available at the venue, which is attached to Deira City Centre mall.
Friday Window. A regular guest reported the Friday seafood night running from 7 to 10, so check the current hours when reserving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre - 8th St
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Order Delays
Seafood cooked to order has sometimes been delayed or forgotten, with only one chef handling live orders.
Inconsistent Quality
Seafood reviews vary sharply, including complaints about overcooked fish, cold dishes and poor-tasting sushi.
Limited Oysters
One seafood-night guest said oysters were hidden or unavailable, while another reported none at all.
Iftar Shortages
A review of the iftar buffet reported empty counters by 7:30 and a very small dessert selection.
Dessert Access
One dinner guest waited 10 minutes before being able to reach the dessert bar.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
aed 95 PP
soft package buffet
“The service is fantastic and this buffet is on a promo price of only aed 95 PP for the soft package”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Medley Restaurant in Port Saeed, inside Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre, is built around buffets rather than a short à la carte meal. The main draw is Friday seafood night: reviews describe fresh fish chosen for live cooking, plus lobster, paella, seafood thermidor, sushi, salads and desserts. Saturday lunch has also received praise for its international spread, grilled meats and live éclair station.
The setting is spacious and generally described as cosy or attractive, with valet parking and direct access to Deira City Centre mall. Service is a consistent bright spot, especially for birthdays and family gatherings; one party received a surprise song and cake, while brunch guests appreciated attentive service that was not overbearing. Food quality is less predictable than the hospitality.
Some diners call the seafood fresh and varied, but others report delayed lobster orders, cold dishes, limited sushi, overcooked fish and missing oysters. Iftar reviews are similarly mixed, including a complaint that the buffet was empty by 7:30 and had very few desserts. Even the dessert bar, praised elsewhere, was slow to access on one dinner visit.
Confirm the buffet date, hours, inclusions and current promotion before going. Live-cooked seafood may require patience, so this is not an ideal stop when you are in a hurry.