Next Door Kitchen

Name: Next Door Kitchen
Address: Tower 1, North Promenade, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143339296

Dubai Creek Harbour

Restaurant Closed 04 333 9296

Next Door Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour with relaxed indoor and outdoor seating. It suits coffee and dessert, all-day breakfast or a full meal, especially when you want harbour views alongside dishes such as flatbread or risotto.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,675 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Harbour Views

Waterfront seating looks across the harbour, with some reviews also noting views towards Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa.

Generous Portions

Portions are substantial enough for sharing or taking leftovers home; one couple had too much food for two.

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What to Eat at Next Door Kitchen

These items at Next Door Kitchen got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Dynamite shrimp tacos Net +3

“The Dynamite Shrimp Tacos are a must-try!”
San sebastian cheesecake Net +3

“They also serve an excellent San Sebastian cheesecake, and their breakfast menu is equally delicious.”
English breakfast Net +2

“I ordered their version of an “English Breakfast” which though not traditional was very pretty to look at and more importantly tasty.”
Kebbeh Net +2

“We ordered spicy falafel to start, followed by risotto and kebbeh for mains — everything was delicious, but definitely too much for two people, so we had to ask for takeaway!”
Prime rib sandwich Net +2

“🥪 Prime Rib Sandwich – 9.5/10 This sandwich was outstanding. The prime rib was tender and juicy, layered with BBQ mayo and melted cheddar cheese. It was hearty, flavorful, and definitely worth the price. One of the most filling and satisfying items on the menu.”
Seafood risotto Net +2

“Next Door Kitchen is an amazing place — with great food and superb service! Angelie was super friendly, professional and passionate with her work. We had the Mushroom Rib Eye and Seafood Risotto and a special cheesecake! Amazing coffee too! 👌🏼 💯 recommended!”

Honorable mentions (32)

Arabic breakfast Net +1

“We had an amazing breakfast here in ND kitchen, thanks to our great server Shemil. we ordered the English breakfast and Arabic breakfast. The food quality was top notch and the atmosphere and the staff are super friendly with soft music in the background.”
Bbq chicken flatbread Net +1

“The food here is amazing. We tried the BBQ Chicken Flatbread, which was absolutely delicious, and the Poulet Champignons, a unique dish with juicy chicken in a special creamy sauce.”
Burrata salad Net +1

“I recently tried their linguini seafood, dynamite shrimp tacos, burrata salad and salmon and it was absolutely delicious – perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection.”
Chicken milanese Net +1

“🍗 Chicken Milanese – 9.5/10 Perfectly crispy Parmesan-crusted fried chicken that was surprisingly soft and juicy on the inside. Topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, pesto, and fresh arugula, this dish was beautifully balanced and full of flavor. Absolutely delicious.”
Crispy chicken Net +1

“Literally everything we tried on the menu was amaaaazing. The crispy chicken, the kubbeh, and the flat bread and the rib sandwich.”
Cross-cut fries Net +1

“🌭 Elote Hot Dog – 9/10 A fun and savory twist on a classic hot dog. Served in a soft brioche bun and loaded with rich elote-style toppings, it was incredibly satisfying. The side of cross-cut fries was perfectly cooked and paired well with the dish.”
Dirty fries Net +1

“Their Dirty Fries are one of my absolute favorites and a must-order every time I visit! 🍟🤍”
Dynamite shrimp Net +1

“The dynamite shrimp which was a GREAT take on this classic. Plot Twist: there is no batter. But the fish speaks for itself. It was perfectly cooked! The sauce was well balanced and it was served on a bed of fresh, crunchy lettuce which was edible not just for aesthetics.”
Elote hot dog Net +1

“🌭 Elote Hot Dog – 9/10 A fun and savory twist on a classic hot dog. Served in a soft brioche bun and loaded with rich elote-style toppings, it was incredibly satisfying. The side of cross-cut fries was perfectly cooked and paired well with the dish.”
Flatbread bbq pizza Net +1

“This flatbread BBQ pizza was enough for two and the coffee was very nice as well.”
Flatbread short ribs Net +1

“We also ordered 2 flatbread, one with short ribs that was really good but the Margherita also lacked in flavor and seasoning.”
Guacamole dip Net +1

“We ordered the guacamole dip and the arincini for starters, the guac was spectacular 👌🏻 but the arincini, though pricy, was a small portion and super bland in flavor, even with the pomodoro sauce underneath.”
Halloumi Net +1

“All the food was good but the halloumi was the best by far.”
Hummus with wagyu beef Net +1

“I like the hummus with Wagyu beef and the seafood risotto.”
Kibebat Net +1

“We also had the kibebat which was flavourful, creamy and paired perfectly with arabic bread.”
Linguini seafood Net +1

“I recently tried their linguini seafood, dynamite shrimp tacos, burrata salad and salmon and it was absolutely delicious – perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection.”
Mushroom & spinach casareccia Net +1

“The food was spot on. We tried the Mushroom & Spinach Casareccia, which was rich and comforting, and the Prime Rib Sandwich, super juicy and packed with flavor.”
Mushroom rib eye Net +1

“Next Door Kitchen is an amazing place — with great food and superb service! Angelie was super friendly, professional and passionate with her work. We had the Mushroom Rib Eye and Seafood Risotto and a special cheesecake! Amazing coffee too! 👌🏼 💯 recommended!”
Nutella bread and butter pudding Net +1

“The nutella bread and butter pudding was decadent. You'd definitely need a coffee or sour drink to cut it. But so worth it.”
Pesto flatbread Net +1

“We ordered here pesto flatbread and we loved it! It was so fresh and delicious!”
Poulet champignons Net +1

“The food here is amazing. We tried the BBQ Chicken Flatbread, which was absolutely delicious, and the Poulet Champignons, a unique dish with juicy chicken in a special creamy sauce.”
Pumpkin spice lattes Net +1

“We took 2 Pumpkin spice lattes to go, they were pretty good, would definitely order those again.”
Rib sandwich Net +1

“Literally everything we tried on the menu was amaaaazing. The crispy chicken, the kubbeh, and the flat bread and the rib sandwich.”
Ribeye steak Net +1

“We also tried the ribeye steak, which was decent. Perhaps it could use more seasoning, but that's subjective. It was tender yet not chewy, so it was good. They also offered us both mushroom and chimichurri sauce.”
Risotto Net +1

“We ordered spicy falafel to start, followed by risotto and kebbeh for mains — everything was delicious, but definitely too much for two people, so we had to ask for takeaway!”
Short rib risotto Net +1

“And then the short rib risotto. Deeeee! Lishus! We were worried the short rib would be scarce as its shredded. But it had the perfect texture and umami to balance the rice. I would've added more parmesan but we devoured it so quickly we forgot to ask.”
Smoked chicken sandwich Net +1

“My favorite restaurant in the area! Chef Manish makes my beloved Smoked Chicken Sandwich even tastier, his hummus is a definitely must try, and the bagels are the best in town. I always feel genuinely welcomed and special every time I drop by for lunch.”
Sourdough bread avocado toast with poached eggs Net +1

“They had all day breakfast and i was happy to see they had sourdough bread avocado toast with poached eggs, fresh juices and great coffe !”
Spicy falafel Net +1

“We ordered spicy falafel to start, followed by risotto and kebbeh for mains — everything was delicious, but definitely too much for two people, so we had to ask for takeaway!”
Traditional arabic breakfast Net +1

“We had the traditional Arabic breakfast and it was absolutely fantastic.”
Tres leche pistachio cake Net +1

“The Tres Leche Pistachio cake complemented my coffee perfectly, offering a delightful taste experience.”
Turkish eggs Net +1

“Our favorite dish was the Turkish eggs.”

Drinks 5

Iced spanish latte Net +1

“Had an iced Spanish Latte which was very nice and thankfully not overdone on the sweetness.”
Latte Net +1

“As a coffee lover, I thoroughly enjoyed my Latte, made with Brazilian coffee and regular milk.”
Lychee and peach iced tea Net +1

“As far as drinks go, the lychee and peach Iced tea was slightly sweet, slightly sour and fully refreshing.”
Passion fruit mojito Net +1

“Loved the Passion Fruit Mojito ❤️.”
Pistachio latte Net +1

“The hot drinks were equally impressive, with the pistachio latte being a standout—rich, flavorful, and absolutely refreshing.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Arincini Net −1

“We ordered the guacamole dip and the arincini for starters, the guac was spectacular 👌🏻 but the arincini, though pricy, was a small portion and super bland in flavor, even with the pomodoro sauce underneath.”
Flatbread margherita Net −1

“We also ordered 2 flatbread, one with short ribs that was really good but the Margherita also lacked in flavor and seasoning. I would recommend to change their pomodoro/pizza sauce to better it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose Timing. For outdoor seating, aim for winter, evening or sunset; one review found summer terrace seating too hot.

Use Parking 4. If driving, try Creek Marina Parking 4 and take the elevator up, as suggested by a breakfast reviewer.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Tower 1, North Promenade

Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai

04 333 9296

Mon	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Summer Heat

Outdoor seating can become uncomfortably hot in summer, so the terrace is more appealing in cooler weather or after sunset.

Hummus Quality

One returning customer found the hummus overly tahini-heavy and suggested it needed more chickpeas, olive oil and seasoning.

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The Bottom Line

Next Door Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour where the waterfront setting and relaxed indoor/outdoor seating are a big part of the draw. You can come for coffee and dessert, a full dinner, or all-day breakfast; the English and Arabic breakfasts, shakshuka, and risotto all appear in the reviews. The menu has enough range for mixed groups.

Reviewers call out pesto and BBQ chicken flatbreads, dynamite shrimp tacos, prime rib sandwich, seafood risotto and San Sebastian cheesecake. Portions are repeatedly described as generous: one party of four found dinner more than enough, while two people took leftover risotto and kebbeh home. Service is usually warm and attentive, and several reviews mention staff helping with recommendations.

The creek and harbour views stretch towards Downtown Dubai and, from some seats, the Burj Khalifa; outdoor tables are especially appealing at night or around sunset. One reviewer also found the terrace pet friendly. Timing matters.

Summer heat can make outdoor seating uncomfortable, while winter is considered the better season by one reviewer. If you are driving, a review suggests Creek Marina Parking 4, followed by the elevator. There are a few caveats: one customer disliked the hummus, another reported difficulty paying with UnionPay, and some found service slower than ideal.