Moana Restaurant

Name: Moana Restaurant
Address: East - Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144556677

Palm Jumeirah

Restaurant 04 455 6677

Moana is a pagoda-style seafood restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu shaped by Latin American flavours. Reviewers come for fresh fish, sushi and dishes such as tuna tartare with caviar, in a setting that can feel elegant and pleasantly quiet.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

395 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh seafood

Fresh tuna tartare with caviar and crispy hake were standout lunch choices.

Strong sushi

Sushi is a recurring highlight, including the Dragon Roll and well-regarded rolls.

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What to Eat at Moana Restaurant

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

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Truffle beignets Net +2

“We started with the Dragon Roll and the Truffle Beignets as appetizers, both of which were delicious.”

Honorable mentions (26)

All you can eat sushi Net +1

“Delicious all you can eat sushi on Saturday. Plus you can have access to the beach and pool”
Backed salmon Net +1

“Excellent tasty seafood.. I was joking with the manager or the waiter complaining about the dish had a little amount of backed salmon 😁😁.... The few moments later, he brought me another dish of backed salmon and says this is from the management.... It was very nice and generous action.. THANKS... VERY PROFESSIONAL”
Birthday cake Net +1

“The chief came to our table and gave us a complimentary appetizers and birthday cake. We had a once in a lifetime experience.”
Brulee & moana ice cream Net +1

“The set menu was a triumph. The Crab Bisque was rich and elegant, the Truffle Biegnets were deeply satisfying, and the Brulee & Moana ice cream made it a perfect sweet finish.”
Chicken nuggets Net +1

“there is a kids menu..chicken nuggets is good.rolls are tasty . The bread is delicious. Lamb is good. And other dishes that I do not remember the names.”
Chilean sea bass Net +1

“Exquisite! And limited time only! 50Best LATAM Chef Manu Buffra join forces wth resident Head Chef Jacob Nava Villarreal…so defo go! 🥰😋🤤🤤🤤👌Wagyu Nigiri wth Black Truffle 🤤 Chilean Sea Bass🤦🏻‍♀️🤤 and more!”
Churros Net +1

“For our main courses, we had the Half Lobster and the Shrimp Linguine. To top it all off, we finished with the Churros and the Mango Crème Brûlée for dessert. Everything was fantastic and tasted very nice.”
Crab bisque Net +1

“The set menu was a triumph. The Crab Bisque was rich and elegant, the Truffle Biegnets were deeply satisfying, and the Brulee & Moana ice cream made it a perfect sweet finish.”
Dine-around menu Net +1

“We had a halfboard stay, the dine-around menu was wonderful. Enough choice (both adults as kids) and very delicious. The kids loved it, we even went 2 nights in a row. Also thanks to the warm service of all staff like Umesh, Dipak and the beautiful petite lady (sorry forgot your name).”
Dover fish plate Net +1

“Absolutely loved dining at Moana ,The Dover fish plate is a MUST TRY - fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
Dragon roll Net +1

“We started with the Dragon Roll and the Truffle Beignets as appetizers, both of which were delicious.”
Fish soup Net +1

“The lamb is to die for as is the fish soup.”
Half lobster Net +1

“For our main courses, we had the Half Lobster and the Shrimp Linguine. To top it all off, we finished with the Churros and the Mango Crème Brûlée for dessert. Everything was fantastic and tasted very nice.”
Kingfish molee Net +1

“For the main course, the Kingfish Molee was a standout—deliciously spiced, perfectly cooked, and served in a generous portion.”
Mango crème brûlée Net +1

“For our main courses, we had the Half Lobster and the Shrimp Linguine. To top it all off, we finished with the Churros and the Mango Crème Brûlée for dessert. Everything was fantastic and tasted very nice.”
Mussels marinare Net +1

“The chowder was rich and full of flavour, followed by a tasty mussels marinare.”
Rice pudding Net +1

“We ended on a high note with their desserts, especially the rice pudding, which was a warm, comforting surprise.”
Roast chicken Net +1

“The food quality is excellent! We had the sashimi platter and tempura rolls for appetizer. For mains we had the roast chicken, the yellowfin tuna, and the aubergine. Everything exceeded our expectations.”
Sashimi platter Net +1

“The food quality is excellent! We had the sashimi platter and tempura rolls for appetizer. For mains we had the roast chicken, the yellowfin tuna, and the aubergine. Everything exceeded our expectations.”
Shrimp linguine Net +1

“For our main courses, we had the Half Lobster and the Shrimp Linguine. To top it all off, we finished with the Churros and the Mango Crème Brûlée for dessert. Everything was fantastic and tasted very nice.”
Shrimp tacos Net +1

“The quality and taste of the food and beverages was great without being exceptional. Definitely recommend the shrimp tacos. This is definitely somewhere that I could see myself visiting again but at this price point, there are better restaurants that beat it in every department. Still a nice place to have an enjoyable meal.”
Taco tuesday night Net +1

“Absolutely fab. Visited twice during our stay at the Sofitel, once for the Taco Tuesday night and once for A La Carte. Both excellent and pleasantly surprised to find that the taco Tuesday night was included in the half board rate.”
Tempura rolls Net +1

“The food quality is excellent! We had the sashimi platter and tempura rolls for appetizer. For mains we had the roast chicken, the yellowfin tuna, and the aubergine. Everything exceeded our expectations.”
Tres leches dessert Net +1

“The next moment, we received a delicious tres leches dessert. Such attentiveness and thoughtfulness is a mark of excellent customer care.”
Tuna tartare with caviar Net +1

“We came for lunch .I had mouthwatering tuna tartare with caviar .The freshness of the tuna melted in my mouth. Really delicious, we also had hake with some signature drinks.”
Wagyu nigiri wth black truffle Net +1

“Exquisite! And limited time only! 50Best LATAM Chef Manu Buffra join forces wth resident Head Chef Jacob Nava Villarreal…so defo go! 🥰😋🤤🤤🤤👌Wagyu Nigiri wth Black Truffle 🤤 Chilean Sea Bass🤦🏻‍♀️🤤 and more!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check dress code. Avoid arriving in sandals if you are a man, as entry may be refused.

Try lunch. A late lunch may be especially calm; one reviewer found the restaurant very quiet then.

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Practical details

East - Crescent Rd

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

04 455 6677

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Common Concerns

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Entry rules

Men wearing sandals may be refused entry, according to one reviewer.

Booking issue

One diner said their reserved table was given to other guests despite arriving on time.

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The Bottom Line

Moana is a pagoda-style restaurant on Palm Jumeirah with indoor and outdoor seating, centred on seafood and Latin American flavours. Sushi also has a real role: reviewers mention the Dragon Roll, excellent rolls and tuna tartare with caviar. It suits a relaxed dinner or a special occasion, with several birthday reviews noting complimentary cake.

Seafood choices run from rich chowder and Crab Bisque to Dover fish, Kingfish Molee, lobster and shrimp linguine. Portions can be filling even by high-end restaurant standards. Families have useful flexibility too: one dine-around menu had enough choice for adults and children, and the kids enjoyed it enough for a two-night return.

Gluten-free diners also reported finding options easily. The setting is often described as elegant, quiet and softly lit. A late lunch was especially quiet, while the outdoor area has air-conditioning units.

Reviewers also mention wine-pairing advice and a good variety of wines. Half-board guests should ask about inclusions, as one review says Taco Tuesday was covered by the rate. Check entry rules before arriving: one guest was refused over shoes, and another warned that men in sandals may not be admitted.

There are also isolated reports of a missed reservation, long waits when understaffed and pricing that felt high. One review called a 520 dhs offer good value, while another objected to a 7-euro bottled-water charge.