Buffet Variety
Buffets cover a wide spread, from seafood and grilled meats to Arabic dishes, Indian classics and desserts.
Nine7One
Business Bay
Nine7One is a Western restaurant in Business Bay, set inside Anantara Downtown with indoor seating and a courtyard. Reviews make its buffet a main draw, particularly themed evenings such as Arabic nights, Indian cuisine nights and seafood-focused dinners with live cooking stations and music.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
337 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Cooking
On-the-spot preparation adds a made-to-order element, including grill stations and dishes finished in front of diners.
Outdoor Setting
The courtyard and terrace are repeatedly described as peaceful, with trees, soft lighting and enough space between tables.
Iftar Spread
Ramadan reviews highlight mezzes, grilled meats, traditional rice dishes, breads, juices and a broad dessert selection.
Family Options
One review specifically notes vegetarian choices and a kids menu alongside the multi-cuisine buffet.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is available, and a reviewer found the service convenient with minimal waiting.
What to Eat at Nine7One 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 Nine7One, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Nine7One, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Akuri Net +1
“I ordered akuri ( a Parsi egg preparation not on the menu) and they gladly prepared it for me.”
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“I ordered akuri ( a Parsi egg preparation not on the menu) and they gladly prepared it for me.”December 2021
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Authentic iftar Net +1
“I highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious and authentic iftar.”
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“I highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious and authentic iftar.”March 2025
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“The experience here is always superlative - this is definitely the best breakfast buffet in town.”
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“The experience here is always superlative - this is definitely the best breakfast buffet in town.”December 2021
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Brisket Net +1
“Beautiful Ramadan decoration, live music, amazing food selection starting from starters and salads and finishing with main course - rich and fulfilling brisket, traditional style of rice with meat, pasta, and much more. And ofcourse - amazing variety of desserts!”
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“Beautiful Ramadan decoration, live music, amazing food selection starting from starters and salads and finishing with main course - rich and fulfilling brisket, traditional style of rice with meat, pasta, and much more. And ofcourse - amazing variety of desserts!”March 2025
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Calamari Net +1
“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”
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“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”September 2025
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Chicken tikka masala Net +1
“The standout dishes of the evening were the flavorful chicken tikka masala, the creamy mutter paneer, and the fragrant Zeera Rice.”
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“The standout dishes of the evening were the flavorful chicken tikka masala, the creamy mutter paneer, and the fragrant Zeera Rice.”April 2024
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Chicken wings Net +1
“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”
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“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”September 2025
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Hanging lamb Net +1
“What a gorgeous evening in the most amazing setting! It’s so tranquil in the courtyard that you forget you are in downtown, until you look up and see the Burj twinkling ✨ the buffet selection was excellent- we visited on a Wednesday which was surf and turf evening. My favourite was the hanging lamb which was so succulent, and my friend loved the short rib which was finished on the grill to order. The salad selection was also impressive and the desserts are a perfect end to the meal. Service was fantastic - this place is a hidden gem!”
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Review excerpts
“What a gorgeous evening in the most amazing setting! It’s so tranquil in the courtyard that you forget you are in downtown, until you look up and see the Burj twinkling ✨ the buffet selection was excellent- we visited on a Wednesday which was surf and turf evening. My favourite was the hanging lamb which was so succulent, and my friend loved the short rib which was finished on the grill to order. The salad selection was also impressive and the desserts are a perfect end to the meal. Service was fantastic - this place is a hidden gem!”November 2024
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Indian food buffet Net +1
“Very nice place, Authentic Indian food buffet, good selection dishes, famous Indian all time classics.”
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Review excerpts
“Very nice place, Authentic Indian food buffet, good selection dishes, famous Indian all time classics.”November 2024
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Lobster Net +1
“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (7)
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Mutter paneer Net +1
“The standout dishes of the evening were the flavorful chicken tikka masala, the creamy mutter paneer, and the fragrant Zeera Rice.”
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Review excerpts
“The standout dishes of the evening were the flavorful chicken tikka masala, the creamy mutter paneer, and the fragrant Zeera Rice.”April 2024
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Sausage Net +1
“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“Sachin truly impressed us at the grill station with perfectly cooked lobster, chicken wings, calamari, and sausage. Everything was prepared to perfection.”September 2025
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Short rib Net +1
“What a gorgeous evening in the most amazing setting! It’s so tranquil in the courtyard that you forget you are in downtown, until you look up and see the Burj twinkling ✨ the buffet selection was excellent- we visited on a Wednesday which was surf and turf evening. My favourite was the hanging lamb which was so succulent, and my friend loved the short rib which was finished on the grill to order. The salad selection was also impressive and the desserts are a perfect end to the meal. Service was fantastic - this place is a hidden gem!”
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Review excerpts
“What a gorgeous evening in the most amazing setting! It’s so tranquil in the courtyard that you forget you are in downtown, until you look up and see the Burj twinkling ✨ the buffet selection was excellent- we visited on a Wednesday which was surf and turf evening. My favourite was the hanging lamb which was so succulent, and my friend loved the short rib which was finished on the grill to order. The salad selection was also impressive and the desserts are a perfect end to the meal. Service was fantastic - this place is a hidden gem!”November 2024
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Steak Net +1
“I am impressed about the doneness of the steak combined with the sweet-savory sauce. That’s how I like my steak.”
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“I am impressed about the doneness of the steak combined with the sweet-savory sauce. That’s how I like my steak.”September 2024
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Traditional style of rice with meat Net +1
“Beautiful Ramadan decoration, live music, amazing food selection starting from starters and salads and finishing with main course - rich and fulfilling brisket, traditional style of rice with meat, pasta, and much more. And ofcourse - amazing variety of desserts!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beautiful Ramadan decoration, live music, amazing food selection starting from starters and salads and finishing with main course - rich and fulfilling brisket, traditional style of rice with meat, pasta, and much more. And ofcourse - amazing variety of desserts!”March 2025
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Zeera rice Net +1
“The standout dishes of the evening were the flavorful chicken tikka masala, the creamy mutter paneer, and the fragrant Zeera Rice.”
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Review excerpts
“The standout dishes of the evening were the flavorful chicken tikka masala, the creamy mutter paneer, and the fragrant Zeera Rice.”April 2024
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Thai-beef salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The options for salad are also interesting, it’s my first time to try Thai-beef salad.”
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Drinks 1
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Afternoon tea Net +1
“We were at Nine7one last week for afternoon tea and were impressed with the offerings.Being located inside The Oberoi,Nine7one offers Breakfast,Lunch,Afternoon Tea & Dinner for their guests.Diners can indulge gourmet food at their elegant and gorgeous dining area or their cosy outdoor area if the weather permits. For the afternoon tea,they showcased varieties of bites & pastries.We loved the baos,sandwiches and samosas.Pastries were equally good.All dishes are freshly made and guests can customize the afternoon tea spread according to their needs/dietary requirements.”
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Review excerpts
“We were at Nine7one last week for afternoon tea and were impressed with the offerings.Being located inside The Oberoi,Nine7one offers Breakfast,Lunch,Afternoon Tea & Dinner for their guests.Diners can indulge gourmet food at their elegant and gorgeous dining area or their cosy outdoor area if the weather permits. For the afternoon tea,they showcased varieties of bites & pastries.We loved the baos,sandwiches and samosas.Pastries were equally good.All dishes are freshly made and guests can customize the afternoon tea spread according to their needs/dietary requirements.”May 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Sit Outside. Choose the outdoor area for winter evenings, garden lighting and live music; one diner stayed three hours enjoying the courtyard.
Check Themes. Check the evening theme before booking: Wednesday was reported as surf and turf, with hanging lamb and grill-finished short rib.
Use Valet. If you are driving, use the available valet service, which a reviewer said involved minimal waiting.
Ask Chefs. Ask whether a dish can be prepared to order or adapted; one breakfast guest received an off-menu akuri.
Allow Time. Leave room for a leisurely meal, especially outdoors: one guest spent three hours at dinner without feeling the time pass.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Anantara Downtown - Level 1 - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One review reported slow service, so timing may not always match the otherwise positive service feedback.
Food Inconsistency
A review found the food average, suggesting the experience can vary beyond the more enthusiastic buffet reports.
Buffet Flow
At least one visit felt chaotic, with diners moving in different directions around the buffet.
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The Bottom Line
Nine7One is a hotel restaurant in Business Bay where the buffet is the main reason to visit. You can come for a themed dinner such as Arabic Night, Indian cuisine night or surf and turf, with live cooking stations and a substantial dessert selection. Ramadan reviews also describe a broad iftar spread with mezzes, grilled meats, traditional rice dishes and sweets.
The setting is a strong part of the appeal. The restaurant has indoor seating and a courtyard or terrace, and reviewers mention trees, soft lighting, calm music and generous spacing between tables. Outdoor seating is especially attractive in cooler weather, when live music or oud adds to the evening.
Valet parking is another practical plus. Service is usually described as attentive and quick, and one reviewer highlighted vegetarian and kids’ choices. Still, the experience is not entirely uniform: one review mentioned slow service and average food, while another found the buffet layout chaotic when diners were moving in different directions.
Check the night’s theme before booking, and consider allowing time for a relaxed meal rather than a rushed stop.