Canal Terrace
Outdoor seating looks over the canal and water, giving evening visits an especially appealing setting.
Occo Restaurant Dubai - Business Bay
Business Bay
OCCO is a restaurant and lounge in Business Bay with an upscale, relaxed setting for dinner, drinks and shisha. Reviews also highlight fresh sushi, a stylish canal-side terrace and lively evenings with music or live entertainment, making it suited to both a meal and a longer night out.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
706 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth Shisha
Reviews repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful and long-lasting rather than harsh.
Fresh Sushi
Sushi is a reliable highlight, with fresh preparation and specific praise for the crispy tempura roll.
Food Presentation
Dishes are often noted for arriving beautifully presented as well as full of flavor.
Live Energy
Some evenings include a live DJ, dancing or shows, adding a more animated night-out atmosphere.
Valet Parking
Guests can use free valet parking after getting their ticket stamped inside the Hyde Hotel.
Relaxed Design
The interior combines soft lighting and stylish décor with a calm, comfortable feel.
What to Eat at Occo Restaurant Dubai - Business Bay 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 Occo Restaurant Dubai - Business Bay, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Occo Restaurant Dubai - Business Bay got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabian pasta Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious — I tried the hummus, Arabian pasta, and mousse cake, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious — I tried the hummus, Arabian pasta, and mousse cake, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“But the real standout? The chicken pizza. Wow. Just wow. The flavors were incredible and left me wanting more with every bite.”
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“But the real standout? The chicken pizza. Wow. Just wow. The flavors were incredible and left me wanting more with every bite.”July 2025
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Chicken salad Net +1
“The sushi starter was fresh and flavorful, and the chicken salad was perfectly balanced and delicious.”
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“The sushi starter was fresh and flavorful, and the chicken salad was perfectly balanced and delicious.”July 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“We tried the sushi, which was fresh and very well prepared, and the chicken tikka was flavorful and cooked perfectly.”
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“We tried the sushi, which was fresh and very well prepared, and the chicken tikka was flavorful and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
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Crispy tempura roll Net +1
“However, the sushi was amazing — especially the crispy tempura roll, which was absolutely delicious and definitely a highlight.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the sushi was amazing — especially the crispy tempura roll, which was absolutely delicious and definitely a highlight.”January 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The food is excellent, especially the grilled chicken, which is very flavorful.”
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“The food is excellent, especially the grilled chicken, which is very flavorful.”December 2025
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Mousse cake Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious — I tried the hummus, Arabian pasta, and mousse cake, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious — I tried the hummus, Arabian pasta, and mousse cake, and everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“We kept it simple with their pizza thin, crispy crust loaded with fresh toppings (loved the margherita vibes with quality mozzarella and basil) and paired it perfectly with freshly squeezed juices (the orange was zesty and pure, no added sugar).”
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Review excerpts
“We kept it simple with their pizza thin, crispy crust loaded with fresh toppings (loved the margherita vibes with quality mozzarella and basil) and paired it perfectly with freshly squeezed juices (the orange was zesty and pure, no added sugar).”April 2026
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Salmon roll Net +1
“I loved the salmon roll.”
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“I loved the salmon roll.”January 2026
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Sushi Net +1
“However, the sushi was amazing — especially the crispy tempura roll, which was absolutely delicious and definitely a highlight.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the sushi was amazing — especially the crispy tempura roll, which was absolutely delicious and definitely a highlight.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (1)
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Sushi starter Net +1
“The sushi starter was fresh and flavorful, and the chicken salad was perfectly balanced and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The sushi starter was fresh and flavorful, and the chicken salad was perfectly balanced and delicious.”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Casio pasta with shrimp Net −1
“I tried the Casio pasta with shrimp, which was just normal and honestly not worth the price compared to the taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I tried the Casio pasta with shrimp, which was just normal and honestly not worth the price compared to the taste.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Sit Outside. When the weather is good, choose the outdoor area for the canal-side setting and water views.
Use Valet. For parking convenience, ask about the free valet process and have the ticket stamped inside the Hyde Hotel.
Choose Sushi. If you are unsure what to order, sushi—especially the crispy tempura roll—was a standout in one mixed review.
Check Timing. For birthdays or other celebrations, confirm the schedule in advance after one guest reported a very long delay.
Check Music. If conversation matters, ask about the evening’s music level before settling in; one diner found it too loud to talk.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hyde Hotel
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Price Value
One diner found the food average and overpriced, while another said the Casio pasta was not worth its price.
Loud Music
Music can become too loud for conversation, and one review mentioned YouTube adverts interrupting the playlist.
Slow Celebrations
A birthday setup reportedly took around two and a half hours, so special-event timing may need checking.
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The Bottom Line
OCCO is a restaurant and lounge in Business Bay that works for a dressed-up dinner, a shisha session or a longer evening with music and entertainment. The canal-facing terrace is a strong draw, while the interior is described as stylish, cosy and softly lit rather than overly formal. Food reviews are strongest around sushi, including the crispy tempura roll and salmon roll, alongside dishes such as grilled chicken, hummus and Arabian pasta.
Drinks, cocktails and desserts also receive praise. Shisha is one of the clearest reasons people return: guests describe it as smooth, flavorful, clean and long-lasting. The mood varies.
Many diners found the music relaxed, but one review said it became too loud for proper conversation and even mentioned YouTube adverts interrupting the playlist. Live DJ sets, dancing and oriental dance performances are also mentioned, so check the evening’s entertainment if you want a quieter catch-up. For a practical detail, free valet parking is available after stamping inside the Hyde Hotel.
Outdoor seating is recommended when the weather is good. Pricing is worth keeping in mind: one diner called the food overpriced, and a birthday celebration was reported to have taken around two and a half hours.
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