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Nuska Beach
Umm Suqeim
Nuska Beach is a beachfront restaurant in Umm Suqeim, serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes beside the Burj Al Arab. Reviews highlight its sunset setting, fresh seafood and steaks, plus live entertainment that can turn dinner into a more occasion-led evening.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
623 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong steaks
The steak has been praised for being juicy, tender and perfectly grilled.
Seafood
Seafood is a reliable highlight, with fresh dishes such as sea bass and calamari mentioned repeatedly.
Family friendly
Families report that children enjoy the setting, food and entertainment.
Live shows
Weekend entertainment includes live performances and dance shows, including fire-themed performances.
Allergy care
One diner with allergies felt comfortable, after staff asked about dietary needs and recommended suitable dishes.
Valet parking
Guests have reported free valet parking inside the hotel, a useful convenience for drivers.
What to Eat at Nuska Beach 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 Nuska Beach, 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 Nuska Beach, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Calamari Net +2
“We ordered a selection of starters and sides including the burek and calamari, followed by the mixed grill sharer plate. Everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, and the cocktails were lush!”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a selection of starters and sides including the burek and calamari, followed by the mixed grill sharer plate. Everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, and the cocktails were lush!”December 2025
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Baklava Net +1
“For dessert, I ordered baklava, which was delicious and perfectly sweetened. But again, it took over an hour to be served, making the overall dining experience feel drawn out.”
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“For dessert, I ordered baklava, which was delicious and perfectly sweetened. But again, it took over an hour to be served, making the overall dining experience feel drawn out.”January 2025
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Beef kebabs Net +1
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”November 2025
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Burek Net +1
“We ordered a selection of starters and sides including the burek and calamari, followed by the mixed grill sharer plate. Everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, and the cocktails were lush!”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a selection of starters and sides including the burek and calamari, followed by the mixed grill sharer plate. Everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, and the cocktails were lush!”December 2025
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Byrek Net +1
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”November 2025
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Cheese and spinach pastry Net +1
“Favorite dish: The cheese and spinach pastry was a total standout — perfectly crisp and flavorful.”
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“Favorite dish: The cheese and spinach pastry was a total standout — perfectly crisp and flavorful.”March 2025
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“For the main course, I ordered chicken skewers, which were flavorful and well-prepared. Unfortunately, they were served nearly an hour after the appetizers, which disrupted the flow of the meal.”
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“For the main course, I ordered chicken skewers, which were flavorful and well-prepared. Unfortunately, they were served nearly an hour after the appetizers, which disrupted the flow of the meal.”January 2025
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Feta watermelon salad Net +1
“The starters are good, thank goodness they can prep a decent feta watermelon salad.”
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“The starters are good, thank goodness they can prep a decent feta watermelon salad.”January 2024
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Freshly baked focaccia Net +1
“The freshly baked focaccia was also delicious.”
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“The freshly baked focaccia was also delicious.”November 2025
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Frozen cocktails Net +1
“The frozen cocktails were also amazing and so refreshing.”
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“The frozen cocktails were also amazing and so refreshing.”April 2026
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Heart salad Net +1
“I had the heart salad, which was delicious.”
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“I had the heart salad, which was delicious.”November 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I recommend the lamb chops dish and Manti (oxtail ravioli with highly flavoured jus).”
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Review excerpts
“I recommend the lamb chops dish and Manti (oxtail ravioli with highly flavoured jus).”February 2026
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Lava cake Net +1
“Dessert is a MUST here, especially their lava cake 😋”
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“Dessert is a MUST here, especially their lava cake 😋”April 2026
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Manti Net +1
“From your heavy steak dishes to more light but full of flavour dishes like Manti, tartare (tuna or steak)”
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Review excerpts
“From your heavy steak dishes to more light but full of flavour dishes like Manti, tartare (tuna or steak)”February 2026
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Mixed grill sharer plate Net +1
“We ordered a selection of starters and sides including the burek and calamari, followed by the mixed grill sharer plate. Everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, and the cocktails were lush!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered a selection of starters and sides including the burek and calamari, followed by the mixed grill sharer plate. Everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, and the cocktails were lush!”December 2025
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Sea bass kebab Net +1
“Please try their sea bass kebab 🫠🫠🫠”
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Review excerpts
“Please try their sea bass kebab 🫠🫠🫠”October 2025
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Seabass carpaccio Net +1
“The seabass carpaccio and tuna tartare were out of this world — so fresh and full of flavor!”
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“The seabass carpaccio and tuna tartare were out of this world — so fresh and full of flavor!”November 2025
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Spinach pastry Net +1
“The croquettes, halloumi and spinach pastry were all good.”
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Review excerpts
“The croquettes, halloumi and spinach pastry were all good.”January 2024
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Tuna tartare Net +1
“The seabass carpaccio and tuna tartare were out of this world — so fresh and full of flavor!”
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“The seabass carpaccio and tuna tartare were out of this world — so fresh and full of flavor!”November 2025
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Wagu Net +1
“The wagu and sea bass were equally impressive — totally satisfying!”
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“The wagu and sea bass were equally impressive — totally satisfying!”March 2025
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Warm flatbread with butter Net +1
“For the welcome, they served warm flatbread with butter, which was nice, but I skipped it since I’m watching my calories.”
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Review excerpts
“For the welcome, they served warm flatbread with butter, which was nice, but I skipped it since I’m watching my calories.”November 2025
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Grilled sea bass Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious.”November 2025
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Passion fruit cocktail Net +1
“Also, the passion fruit cocktail was incredible — refreshing, perfectly balanced, and just what we needed to complement the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Also, the passion fruit cocktail was incredible — refreshing, perfectly balanced, and just what we needed to complement the meal.”April 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Chicken burger Net −1
“The chicken burger is dry and the grilled sea bass is tasteless with a bland sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken burger is dry and the grilled sea bass is tasteless with a bland sauce.”January 2024
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Eggplant frikkeh Net −1
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious. The only dish we didn’t enjoy was the eggplant, and once we mentioned it to our server, they happily took care of it for us.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We tried five dishes: the calamari, byrek, beef kebabs, grilled sea bass, and the eggplant frikkeh. Everything was delicious. The only dish we didn’t enjoy was the eggplant, and once we mentioned it to our server, they happily took care of it for us.”November 2025
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Lobster linguini Net −1
“The wagyu burger meat tastes off ish, the lobster linguini has an unseasoned tasteless tomato sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The wagyu burger meat tastes off ish, the lobster linguini has an unseasoned tasteless tomato sauce.”January 2024
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Wagyu burger Net −1
“The wagyu burger meat tastes off ish, the lobster linguini has an unseasoned tasteless tomato sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The wagyu burger meat tastes off ish, the lobster linguini has an unseasoned tasteless tomato sauce.”January 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Book weekends. Reserve ahead on weekends, when live entertainment and dance shows can make the venue busier.
Visit off-peak. For smoother service, consider a quieter period rather than a busy Friday lunch.
Use valet. If you are driving, ask about the reported free valet service inside the hotel.
Check beach hours. If you are planning beach time, confirm the closing schedule because one review reports a 6pm departure time.
Mention allergies. Tell the team about allergies before ordering; one diner said staff asked early and recommended suitable dishes.
Share mains. Portions can be generous: one group shared a single chicken-and-lamb main between three people.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Some visits have involved long waits, missed orders and difficulty finding a waiter.
Long courses
On one busy Friday, the main course arrived almost an hour after the starters and dessert took over an hour.
Price concerns
Some diners felt the overall experience was overly expensive, especially when the food disappointed.
Uneven mains
Reviews are mixed on main courses, with some diners describing them as bland or under-seasoned.
Early closure
The beach area closes early, with one guest saying visitors are asked to leave from 6pm.
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The Bottom Line
Nuska Beach is a beachfront restaurant in Umm Suqeim where the Burj Al Arab view is a major part of the experience. You can come for a sunset dinner, order seafood such as calamari or sea bass, or settle in for a steak-focused meal with cocktails. Weekend live entertainment and dance shows add a more celebratory feel.
The food gets strong praise overall, with reviewers calling out the steak, fresh seafood, calamari, mixed grill, lamb chops and Manti. Dessert is worth leaving room for: one diner specifically singled out the lava cake. Families also seem well catered for; children enjoyed the setting and entertainment, and one review describes attentive engagement with two young children.
Guests with allergies have reported feeling comfortable after discussing their needs before ordering. Service is not completely consistent. Many diners describe warm, professional staff, but others experienced hard-to-find waiters, order mistakes and waits of nearly an hour for mains or dessert during busy periods.
A quieter visit may be wiser. Weekend reservations are recommended, and drivers can ask about free valet parking. Note that the beach reportedly closes from 6pm, while some reviews also find the mains expensive or unevenly seasoned.