Filipino favourites
Kare-kare and sinigang receive especially strong praise from Filipino-food diners.
New Marina Restaurant - Al Rigga 2
Deira
New Marina Restaurant is a Deira dining spot serving Arabic and Filipino food, with customer favourites ranging from grilled chicken and shawarma to kare-kare and sinigang. Reviews also point to generous portions, fresh cooking, a relaxed atmosphere and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
406 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled staples
Grilled chicken and shawarma are repeatedly described as delicious and well prepared.
Generous portions
Several diners mention filling portions, including a surprisingly large platter and substantial servings.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe the staff as welcoming, attentive, respectful and accommodating.
Relaxed atmosphere
The restaurant is noted for a good ambience, relaxing atmosphere and soothing music.
Fresh desserts
Desserts are described as fresh, delicious and attractively presented.
Good value
Customers repeatedly describe the food as affordable or reasonably priced, with good value for the serving sizes.
What to Eat at New Marina Restaurant - Al Rigga 2 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 New Marina Restaurant - Al Rigga 2, 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 New Marina Restaurant - Al Rigga 2 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabic grilled chicken Net +1
“We had the Arabic grilled chicken and it was absolutely delicious — perfectly seasoned and tender. It would have been even better if they were more generous with the side dishes. But service was attentive and friendly, making the overall experience truly good. Highly recommended!"”
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“We had the Arabic grilled chicken and it was absolutely delicious — perfectly seasoned and tender. It would have been even better if they were more generous with the side dishes. But service was attentive and friendly, making the overall experience truly good. Highly recommended!"”April 2025
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Beef calderata Net +1
“Beef Calderata/Pancit Bihon/ Peri Peri /Beef Mami with there in house bread is highly recommended.”
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“Beef Calderata/Pancit Bihon/ Peri Peri /Beef Mami with there in house bread is highly recommended.”November 2024
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Beef mami Net +1
“Beef Calderata/Pancit Bihon/ Peri Peri /Beef Mami with there in house bread is highly recommended.”
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“Beef Calderata/Pancit Bihon/ Peri Peri /Beef Mami with there in house bread is highly recommended.”November 2024
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Beef sisig Net +1
“The food was delicious, especially our favorite beef sisig, which was full of flavor.”
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“The food was delicious, especially our favorite beef sisig, which was full of flavor.”July 2026
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Boodle fight cajun seafood Net +1
“We ordered their boodle fight Cajun seafood and grilled chicken, food were delicious with good amount of servings and super affordable.”
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“We ordered their boodle fight Cajun seafood and grilled chicken, food were delicious with good amount of servings and super affordable.”May 2025
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Chargrilled seafood Net +1
“Signature items like the marinated lamb chops and chargrilled seafood are crowd-pleasers, while the variety of side dishes and dips complement the main courses beautifully.”
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“Signature items like the marinated lamb chops and chargrilled seafood are crowd-pleasers, while the variety of side dishes and dips complement the main courses beautifully.”November 2024
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“The meat such as mutton and the chicken kebab were perfect and truly tender. Delicious! in other terms.”
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“The meat such as mutton and the chicken kebab were perfect and truly tender. Delicious! in other terms.”November 2024
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Homemade kubos Net +1
“A highlight of our meal was the homemade kubos, which was incredibly soft and fresh. And the best part? It’s unlimited!”
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“A highlight of our meal was the homemade kubos, which was incredibly soft and fresh. And the best part? It’s unlimited!”January 2025
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Kare kare Net +1
“Kare kare and sinigang was the best Filipino food I ever taste here in uae, I tried so many restaurant to buy some kare2 but not satisfied but for this restaurant I recommend a lot.. ❤️”
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“Kare kare and sinigang was the best Filipino food I ever taste here in uae, I tried so many restaurant to buy some kare2 but not satisfied but for this restaurant I recommend a lot.. ❤️”July 2026
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Marinated lamb chops Net +1
“Signature items like the marinated lamb chops and chargrilled seafood are crowd-pleasers, while the variety of side dishes and dips complement the main courses beautifully.”
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“Signature items like the marinated lamb chops and chargrilled seafood are crowd-pleasers, while the variety of side dishes and dips complement the main courses beautifully.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (2)
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Pancit bihon Net +1
“Beef Calderata/Pancit Bihon/ Peri Peri /Beef Mami with there in house bread is highly recommended.”
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“Beef Calderata/Pancit Bihon/ Peri Peri /Beef Mami with there in house bread is highly recommended.”November 2024
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Sinigang Net +1
“Kare kare and sinigang was the best Filipino food I ever taste here in uae, I tried so many restaurant to buy some kare2 but not satisfied but for this restaurant I recommend a lot.. ❤️”
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“Kare kare and sinigang was the best Filipino food I ever taste here in uae, I tried so many restaurant to buy some kare2 but not satisfied but for this restaurant I recommend a lot.. ❤️”July 2026
What to Avoid (8)
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Baba ganoush Net −1
“On both occasions, the food we received was spoiled — the first time it was the Baba Ganoush, and the second time it was the Hummus.”
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Critical review excerpts
“On both occasions, the food we received was spoiled — the first time it was the Baba Ganoush, and the second time it was the Hummus.”July 2025
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Beef bulalo Net −1
“And the second dish that I order kare-kare for my wife the beef tripe is already bad taste and spoiled and I ask the waiter to replace the food and they change it to beef bulalo as per my request OMG this the worse restaurant I experience the corn of the bulalo is spoiled the quality of the food is 100 percent drop and the presentation.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And the second dish that I order kare-kare for my wife the beef tripe is already bad taste and spoiled and I ask the waiter to replace the food and they change it to beef bulalo as per my request OMG this the worse restaurant I experience the corn of the bulalo is spoiled the quality of the food is 100 percent drop and the presentation.”June 2025
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Chicken inasal Net −1
“The food is good. The chicken inasal is not really cooked well today theres a blood in it. The rest food is good. Ali is very hospitable . The place is good .”
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“The food is good. The chicken inasal is not really cooked well today theres a blood in it. The rest food is good. Ali is very hospitable . The place is good .”June 2026
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Grill fish tilapia Net −1
“Late dinner with my wife to grillax restaurant and This is not my first time to order grill fish tilapia I was shocked and disappointed when they served my order .”
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“Late dinner with my wife to grillax restaurant and This is not my first time to order grill fish tilapia I was shocked and disappointed when they served my order .”June 2025
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Hummus Net −1
“On both occasions, the food we received was spoiled — the first time it was the Baba Ganoush, and the second time it was the Hummus.”
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“On both occasions, the food we received was spoiled — the first time it was the Baba Ganoush, and the second time it was the Hummus.”July 2025
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Kare-kare Net −1
“And the second dish that I order kare-kare for my wife the beef tripe is already bad taste and spoiled and I ask the waiter to replace the food and they change it to beef bulalo as per my request OMG this the worse restaurant I experience the corn of the bulalo is spoiled the quality of the food is 100 percent drop and the presentation.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And the second dish that I order kare-kare for my wife the beef tripe is already bad taste and spoiled and I ask the waiter to replace the food and they change it to beef bulalo as per my request OMG this the worse restaurant I experience the corn of the bulalo is spoiled the quality of the food is 100 percent drop and the presentation.”June 2025
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Sotanghon guisado Net −1
“I ordered sotanghon guisado carrots are older than an old man. Dry and discoloration due to exposure maybe. But they said its just soysauce. But why its doesnt have soya all over the carrots? Hehe . Disappointed . Sorry”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered sotanghon guisado carrots are older than an old man. Dry and discoloration due to exposure maybe. But they said its just soysauce. But why its doesnt have soya all over the carrots? Hehe . Disappointed . Sorry”June 2026
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Spicy grilled chicken Net −1
“Honestly Very bad experience for me.we ordered two full spicy grilled chicken it tastes too much salty and not spicy then they will change our order as 1 and half charcoal it tastes strangely the chicken flush was not cooked well and the added flavours are also poor. Totally disappointed. Wastage of money...”
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Critical review excerpts
“Honestly Very bad experience for me.we ordered two full spicy grilled chicken it tastes too much salty and not spicy then they will change our order as 1 and half charcoal it tastes strangely the chicken flush was not cooked well and the added flavours are also poor. Totally disappointed. Wastage of money...”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Filipino. For Filipino food, consider kare-kare and sinigang, the dishes one diner rated most highly.
Share platters. If you are dining with others, the platter is worth considering for its reported size and affordable price.
Ask about sides. With Arabic grilled chicken, ask what side dishes are included if you want a fuller accompaniment.
Check doneness. If ordering chicken inasal, check that it is fully cooked before eating, as one review reported blood in it.
Save room. Dessert is worth leaving space for: one review specifically found the desserts fresh and beautifully presented.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Near Al Ghurair Centre, Al Rigga Rd - Al Muraqqabat
UAE7889+CM2 - Al Rigga, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
One customer reported spoiled baba ganoush and hummus across two orders, raising a food-quality concern.
Undercooked chicken
A review reported that chicken inasal was not fully cooked and contained blood.
Inconsistent cooking
One diner found spicy grilled chicken too salty and another chicken order insufficiently cooked.
Small sides
The Arabic grilled chicken was praised, but one diner wanted more side dishes.
Variable vegetables
A customer was disappointed by dry, discoloured carrots in sotanghon guisado.
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The Bottom Line
New Marina Restaurant is a Deira spot for Arabic and Filipino food, with enough range for diners choosing between grilled favourites and Filipino comfort dishes. Reviews specifically mention grilled chicken, shawarma, kare-kare, sinigang and beef sisig, so there is a clear reason to come whether you want charcoal-style food or a familiar Filipino plate. Portions are a strong point.
Customers describe the food as filling and good value, with one diner surprised by the size of the platter and another praising a boodle fight Cajun seafood meal with grilled chicken for its generous serving and affordable price. The atmosphere also gets regular approval, from relaxing music to a clean, comfortable setting, while service is often described as warm, quick and accommodating. There is one important caveat: a handful of reviews report inconsistent food quality.
Concerns include spoiled baba ganoush and hummus on separate orders, undercooked chicken inasal, overly salty grilled chicken and dry, discoloured carrots in sotanghon guisado. If ordering chicken, check the doneness before eating, and ask about side dishes with Arabic grilled chicken, as one diner found them less generous than expected. Desserts are a useful final option, with fresh presentation noted in one review.