Nobu By The Beach

Name: Nobu By The Beach
Address: Atlantis The Royal - Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144261600

Palm Jumeirah

Restaurant Closed 04 426 1600

Nobu By The Beach is a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant and pool-and-beach venue on Palm Jumeirah, beside Atlantis The Royal. It suits a relaxed day by the water or a casual dinner, with sushi, sharing dishes and cocktails served alongside the pool setting.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

697 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pool setting

The pool, beach and Atlantis The Royal backdrop give the venue a distinctive setting for lunch, dinner or a pool day.

Standout dishes

Several dishes make a stronger impression than the broader menu, especially lamb chops, sea bass ceviche, octopus and shiitake salad.

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What to Eat at Nobu By The Beach

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Nobu By The Beach, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Shiitake salad Net +2

“An even bigger surprise was the shiitake salad. So simple, yet so top quality.”
Wagyu beef sando Net +2

“The food is Nobu-standard exceptional (Wagyu Beef Sando is a must!) and the service is flawless.”

Honorable mentions (24)

Brunch set menu Net +1

“Favourite nobu I have been to so far, the brunch set menu was delicious.”
Coconut ceviche Net +1

“The coconut ceviche was a standout — light, fresh, and beautifully presented in its shell, bringing a tropical touch to the menu.”
Dish of the day Net +1

“The food was delicious, from the dish of the day to the creative fusion dishes on the menu, there was something for everyone's taste buds.”
Fish tacos Net +1

“The fish tacos were great and the revisited margarita was amazing 🤍”
Fruit platter Net +1

“The food was a major disappointment, the chicken had a smell, and it was in general very underwhelming- the only item we enjoyed was the fruit platter.”
Greek salad Net +1

“We ordered the tuna sandwich, which was good, and the Greek salad was delicious.”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“The grilled octopus was tender and perfectly charred, the sushi rolls were clean and precise, and the Wagyu beef sandos were rich and unforgettable.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“The highlights were definitely the lamb chops, which were cooked very well and full of flavor, and the sea bass ceviche, which was fresh, balanced, and one of the strongest dishes we tried.”
Mushroom salad Net +1

“Every dish on the menu is crafted with the finest ingredients, but for me, the highlight is always the mushroom salad, my absolute favorite salad in the world! I could truly eat it every day, it’s that good.”
Octopus Net +1

“I have never eaten such good octopus. Soft, tasty, top quality.”
Salmon tataki with sudachi Net +1

“If you’re a fan of raw dishes, I definitely recommend the salmon tataki with sudachi super fresh and full of flavor.”
Sea bass ceviche Net +1

“The highlights were definitely the lamb chops, which were cooked very well and full of flavor, and the sea bass ceviche, which was fresh, balanced, and one of the strongest dishes we tried.”
Short rib tacos Net +1

“We loved the short rib tacos, shitaki salad, the tempura shrimp (crispiest I’ve ever had) and the yellow tail sashimi.”
Signature sashimi dish Net +1

“Food was mediocre and not at all what was expected with the hype around Nobu - we had one signature sashimi dish that was tasty, but the other sushi rolls, dashi fries were non-descript and similar to what you’d find in a chain sushi restaurant like Yo Sushi - so for the price it was definitely not the value we expected.”
Sliders Net +1

“The sliders were good the bun was crunchy and they were tasty.”
Soft-serve ice cream Net +1

“And just when I thought it couldn’t get better, the dessert arrived, the soft-serve ice cream was creamy, smooth, and the sweetest way to end the night.”
Tartare with black caviar Net +1

“The rolls and the tartare with black caviar were good but not particularly memorable, especially considering the restaurant’s reputation and price point. They were enjoyable, but did not stand out in the same way as the lamb chops and ceviche.”
Tempura shrimp Net +1

“We loved the short rib tacos, shitaki salad, the tempura shrimp (crispiest I’ve ever had) and the yellow tail sashimi.”
Truffle burger sliders Net +1

“The sushi was fresh and full of flavor, but the best were the truffle burger sliders, seriously delicious and perfectly cooked.”
Tuna donuts Net +1

“And the dish of the day, the tuna donuts, was a delightful surprise.”
Tuna sandwich Net +1

“We ordered the tuna sandwich, which was good, and the Greek salad was delicious.”
Wagyu beef slider Net +1

“For the price you’re paying, it just didn’t feel worth it except for the Wagyu beef slider, which I personally really enjoyed.”
Yellow tail sashimi Net +1

“We loved the short rib tacos, shitaki salad, the tempura shrimp (crispiest I’ve ever had) and the yellow tail sashimi.”
Sushi rolls Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The grilled octopus was tender and perfectly charred, the sushi rolls were clean and precise, and the Wagyu beef sandos were rich and unforgettable.”

Drinks 2

Coffee Net +1

“Food was very delicious, service was very attentive, coffee was also great.”
Revisited margarita Net +1

“The fish tacos were great and the revisited margarita was amazing 🤍”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

Appetizers platter Net −1

“The food was really below the average and super expensive. 280aed for this appetizers platter and just one drink.”
Chicken katsu sandwich Net −1

“The chicken katsu sandwich was edible but not very good and honestly tasted like it had been reheated.”
Chicken skewers Net −1

“The rock shrimp tempura wasn't our favourite, and the chicken skewers arrived after about 45 minutes and unfortunately weren't very good.”
Dashi fries Net −1

“Food was mediocre and not at all what was expected with the hype around Nobu - we had one signature sashimi dish that was tasty, but the other sushi rolls, dashi fries were non-descript and similar to what you’d find in a chain sushi restaurant like Yo Sushi - so for the price it was definitely not the value we expected.”
Kale salad Net −1

“We had Wagyu tacos (3 of us but they only served 2), Kale salad - overly salty/vinegared, sushi was fresh -- salmon, yellow skipjack and tuna, Ceviche that was the usual tasty, avocado sando.”
Rock shrimp tempura Net −1

“The rock shrimp tempura wasn't our favourite, and the chicken skewers arrived after about 45 minutes and unfortunately weren't very good.”
Seabass Net −1

“The seabass didn’t seem very fresh, although it was still edible.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book early. Reserve sunbeds or a cabana ahead of time: one Wednesday afternoon was full with no sunbeds available.

Check offers. Confirm pool-package inclusions before paying; one guest was told at checkout that advertised drinks were no longer included.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Atlantis The Royal - Crescent Rd

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

04 426 1600

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

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Service is uneven, with reports of long waits, staff walking past tables and parts of orders arriving late.

High pricing

Some diners felt the food and portions did not justify the premium, including a small ceviche portion and a costly appetiser platter.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

750aed

cabana

“We took the cabana (750aed) for the poolside day pass”

Google review · July 2026

280aed

appetizers platter

“280aed for this appetizers platter and just one drink”

Google review · May 2026

$500

pool experience

“We booked a pool experience after being advertised an offer that included two complimentary drinks and one sashimi, for which we paid $500”

Google review · December 2025

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The Bottom Line

Nobu By The Beach combines a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant with a pool-and-beach day venue on Palm Jumeirah, beside Atlantis The Royal. You can book a pool day or cabana, settle in for a DJ-backed afternoon, or come for dinner and order sushi, ceviche, cocktails and sharing dishes. The sea and hotel setting are the main draw, while the atmosphere feels more relaxed and casual than a traditional Nobu dining room.

Food is notably mixed. Specific standouts include salmon tataki with sudachi, sea bass ceviche, lamb chops, octopus and the mushroom salad; Wagyu beef sandos and truffle burger sliders also have loyal fans. Vegetarian diners report enough choice.

That said, other guests found rolls, dashi fries, chicken and seabass ordinary or poorly executed, so the premium pricing will not feel equally convincing to everyone. Service can be excellent and personal, but several visits had slow or inattentive staff, including delayed dishes and a 15-minute wait for a dessert order. The pool may be crowded, sunbeds close together and music loud.

Reserve early, verify package inclusions, and ask for shade or indoor seating in strong daytime heat. Reservations may also provide free valet at the hotel entrance.