Seafood Variety
Seafood buffets have included fresh shrimp, oysters, crabs, lobsters and well-cooked grilled fish.
Open Sesame
Business Bay
Open Sesame is a hotel restaurant in Business Bay serving all-day dining with local and international influences. Reviews make its seafood buffets and breakfast spreads the clearest reasons to visit, while the indoor and outdoor seating suits family meals and pet-friendly dining.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
193 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Spread
The breakfast buffet is praised for having a broad selection while keeping the individual dishes fresh and tasty.
Pet Friendly
Both indoor and outdoor dog-friendly areas make it easier to dine with a pet, especially at breakfast.
Family Friendly
A small kids’ play area was available during seafood night, giving families a little breathing room at dinner.
Outdoor Setting
The outdoor area is described as relaxed, with a waterfall feature and a quieter setting for dining.
Dietary Help
One breakfast review says staff were willing to help accommodate dietary restrictions.
What to Eat at Open Sesame 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 Open Sesame, 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.
These items at Open Sesame got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 2
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Seafood night Net +2
“We came for seafood night. Buffet was small, but we found there everything we like, oysters, shrimps, crabs, salmon.”
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“We came for seafood night. Buffet was small, but we found there everything we like, oysters, shrimps, crabs, salmon.”August 2025
“The sea food night is amazing. I'd like to come here again one more time. I will recommend it for my friends. I want to thank Shadwan for his the best service”November 2024
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Umm ali Net +2
“It was a 3 course meal with all the items from the buffet, only we got a private royalty service from the staff. It was an arabic cuisine with a hint of biryani to give it an asian touch. The flavours of the salads to the main course to the dessert were amazing. Very authentic arabic cuisine and light on the stomach. Have to mention the Umm Ali, which was particularly fantastic. One of the best Umm Ali's that I have tasted in Dubai.”
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“It was a 3 course meal with all the items from the buffet, only we got a private royalty service from the staff. It was an arabic cuisine with a hint of biryani to give it an asian touch. The flavours of the salads to the main course to the dessert were amazing. Very authentic arabic cuisine and light on the stomach. Have to mention the Umm Ali, which was particularly fantastic. One of the best Umm Ali's that I have tasted in Dubai.”May 2021
“Umm Ali and the baklawa selections were fantastic plus the Turkish delights which was a great addition!”April 2022
Honorable mentions (24)
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3 Course iftar menu Net +1
“We tried their Arabian nights themed iftar. It’s an exquisite 3 course iftar menu consisting of Levant cuisine with a local touch to it. Food was flavorsome & delish.”
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“We tried their Arabian nights themed iftar. It’s an exquisite 3 course iftar menu consisting of Levant cuisine with a local touch to it. Food was flavorsome & delish.”April 2021
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3 Course meal Net +1
“We used EliteClub lunch for 2 and got a 3 course meal with juice and coffee. Which was great. Food was also good and fresh”
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“We used EliteClub lunch for 2 and got a 3 course meal with juice and coffee. Which was great. Food was also good and fresh”August 2023
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Arabian nights themed iftar Net +1
“We tried their Arabian nights themed iftar. It’s an exquisite 3 course iftar menu consisting of Levant cuisine with a local touch to it. Food was flavorsome & delish.”
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“We tried their Arabian nights themed iftar. It’s an exquisite 3 course iftar menu consisting of Levant cuisine with a local touch to it. Food was flavorsome & delish.”April 2021
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Art brunch Net +1
“We visited it for Art brunch with amazing buffet.”
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“We visited it for Art brunch with amazing buffet.”February 2023
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Business lunch Net +1
“During weekdays, you can opt for their Business Lunch which is a good deal.”
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“During weekdays, you can opt for their Business Lunch which is a good deal.”January 2026
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Chocolate fountain Net +1
“There were oysters, all kinds of grilled seafood, seafood salad, and different preparations of seafood. I also had a lot of fun with their chocolate fountain 😆 Yummy!”
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“There were oysters, all kinds of grilled seafood, seafood salad, and different preparations of seafood. I also had a lot of fun with their chocolate fountain 😆 Yummy!”July 2024
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Christmas brunch Net +1
“We had our Christmas brunch here and I must say it was good value for money. The food was great and service was superb! One of our servers Nafil even gave us coffee at the end of our brunch. Will definitely come back and try their other specials.”
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“We had our Christmas brunch here and I must say it was good value for money. The food was great and service was superb! One of our servers Nafil even gave us coffee at the end of our brunch. Will definitely come back and try their other specials.”December 2025
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Date and arabic coffee ice cream Net +1
“You can end your meal with a hot cup of Arabic tea with some love Turkish delights & ice creams. My favorite was the date and Arabic coffee ice cream 😍 A definitely must have 🥰”
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“You can end your meal with a hot cup of Arabic tea with some love Turkish delights & ice creams. My favorite was the date and Arabic coffee ice cream 😍 A definitely must have 🥰”April 2022
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Edamame Net +1
“I found a lot of delicious food for whole plant based people, even edamame and seaweed!”
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“I found a lot of delicious food for whole plant based people, even edamame and seaweed!”February 2023
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Fish Net +1
“The spread was fresh, flavorful, and full of variety… from prawns and oysters 😍 to perfectly cooked fish and rich seafood dishes.”
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“The spread was fresh, flavorful, and full of variety… from prawns and oysters 😍 to perfectly cooked fish and rich seafood dishes.”September 2025
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Glazed beef Net +1
“There was a wide variety of seafood to choose from, plus some great meat options like the glazed beef, which was 🔥 Everything was delicious.”
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“There was a wide variety of seafood to choose from, plus some great meat options like the glazed beef, which was 🔥 Everything was delicious.”July 2024
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Grilled fish Net +1
“The grilled fish was cooked to perfection, offering a flaky texture and subtle seasoning.”
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“The grilled fish was cooked to perfection, offering a flaky texture and subtle seasoning.”February 2026
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Lebanese mezza Net +1
“The Lebanese mezza was presented in great variety even though the hummus and tabooleh could have been made in a more authentic way as they were missing the flavors they are famous for!”
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“The Lebanese mezza was presented in great variety even though the hummus and tabooleh could have been made in a more authentic way as they were missing the flavors they are famous for!”April 2022
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Lunch 3 course meal Net +1
“Amazing food, for both the breakfast buffet and the lunch 3 course meal. The breakfast buffet has an amazing spread, but each item is very tasty as well. One of the best breakfasts I've had in Hotels.”
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“Amazing food, for both the breakfast buffet and the lunch 3 course meal. The breakfast buffet has an amazing spread, but each item is very tasty as well. One of the best breakfasts I've had in Hotels.”August 2024
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Marasi brunch Net +1
“Great experience in open sesame (marasi brunch) food was delicious, very good selection of food, nice ambiance, live dj and music show 🙌🏻 this is a perfect place to celebrate with your loved ones ❤️ thank you guys we enjoyed a lot 🍩”
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“Great experience in open sesame (marasi brunch) food was delicious, very good selection of food, nice ambiance, live dj and music show 🙌🏻 this is a perfect place to celebrate with your loved ones ❤️ thank you guys we enjoyed a lot 🍩”September 2022
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Pasta Net +1
“Nice variety of food (live bbq, Arabian rice/meat, soups, Thai curry, various rices, lots of varieties of sweets, icecream, a chocolate fountain!). Pasta from inside a cheese bowl was really nice.”
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“Nice variety of food (live bbq, Arabian rice/meat, soups, Thai curry, various rices, lots of varieties of sweets, icecream, a chocolate fountain!). Pasta from inside a cheese bowl was really nice.”April 2023
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Pasta station Net +1
“The pasta station was a hit as the chef gave my little one a great presentation of making his favorite pasta dish!”
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“The pasta station was a hit as the chef gave my little one a great presentation of making his favorite pasta dish!”April 2022
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Prawns Net +1
“The spread was fresh, flavorful, and full of variety… from prawns and oysters 😍 to perfectly cooked fish and rich seafood dishes.”
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“The spread was fresh, flavorful, and full of variety… from prawns and oysters 😍 to perfectly cooked fish and rich seafood dishes.”September 2025
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Scones Net +1
“Tried the high tea and the spread was quite impressive. The scones were freshly made and the waitstaff are efficient and professional. Zooz looked after us, him and his colleagues were attentive and super accommodating. Definitely a hidden gem. Kudos guys!!”
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“Tried the high tea and the spread was quite impressive. The scones were freshly made and the waitstaff are efficient and professional. Zooz looked after us, him and his colleagues were attentive and super accommodating. Definitely a hidden gem. Kudos guys!!”June 2022
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Seafood platter Net +1
“The seafood platter featuring shrimp, oysters, crabs, and lobsters was exceptionally fresh and flavorful.”
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“The seafood platter featuring shrimp, oysters, crabs, and lobsters was exceptionally fresh and flavorful.”February 2026
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Seafood salad Net +1
“There were oysters, all kinds of grilled seafood, seafood salad, and different preparations of seafood. I also had a lot of fun with their chocolate fountain 😆 Yummy!”
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“There were oysters, all kinds of grilled seafood, seafood salad, and different preparations of seafood. I also had a lot of fun with their chocolate fountain 😆 Yummy!”July 2024
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Seaweed Net +1
“I found a lot of delicious food for whole plant based people, even edamame and seaweed!”
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“I found a lot of delicious food for whole plant based people, even edamame and seaweed!”February 2023
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Tajeen Net +1
“I enjoyed the flavored dishes of Tajeen they were absolutely delicious.”
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“I enjoyed the flavored dishes of Tajeen they were absolutely delicious.”April 2022
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Turkish delights Net +1
“Umm Ali and the baklawa selections were fantastic plus the Turkish delights which was a great addition!”
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“Umm Ali and the baklawa selections were fantastic plus the Turkish delights which was a great addition!”April 2022
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High tea Net +1
“Tried the high tea and the spread was quite impressive. The scones were freshly made and the waitstaff are efficient and professional. Zooz looked after us, him and his colleagues were attentive and super accommodating. Definitely a hidden gem. Kudos guys!!”
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“Tried the high tea and the spread was quite impressive. The scones were freshly made and the waitstaff are efficient and professional. Zooz looked after us, him and his colleagues were attentive and super accommodating. Definitely a hidden gem. Kudos guys!!”June 2022
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Jubilee afternoon tea Net +1
“We went to experience their Jubilee Afternoon Tea, wanting to get into the spirit of the Jubilee.”
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“We went to experience their Jubilee Afternoon Tea, wanting to get into the spirit of the Jubilee.”June 2022
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Plated afternoon tea Net +1
“But when the plated afternoon tea finally arrived, it was delicious.”
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“But when the plated afternoon tea finally arrived, it was delicious.”June 2022
What to Avoid (6)
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Brussel sprouts Net −1
“The food was average tasting, the vegetables were bland and the Brussel sprouts weren’t completely cooked through either.”
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“The food was average tasting, the vegetables were bland and the Brussel sprouts weren’t completely cooked through either.”December 2025
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Christmas buffet Net −1
“My review is based off the Christmas buffet. The food was average tasting, the vegetables were bland and the Brussel sprouts weren’t completely cooked through either. I’d say the comparison between the menu and how it was presented was quite disappointing.”
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“My review is based off the Christmas buffet. The food was average tasting, the vegetables were bland and the Brussel sprouts weren’t completely cooked through either. I’d say the comparison between the menu and how it was presented was quite disappointing.”December 2025
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Hummus Net −1
“The Lebanese mezza was presented in great variety even though the hummus and tabooleh could have been made in a more authentic way as they were missing the flavors they are famous for!”
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“The Lebanese mezza was presented in great variety even though the hummus and tabooleh could have been made in a more authentic way as they were missing the flavors they are famous for!”April 2022
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Iftar buffet Net −1
“The iftar buffet was a joke, with a handful of mediocre dishes that were clearly not prepared with care or attention. The taste was horrible, and it was clear that the ingredients were of poor quality.”
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“The iftar buffet was a joke, with a handful of mediocre dishes that were clearly not prepared with care or attention. The taste was horrible, and it was clear that the ingredients were of poor quality.”March 2026
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Tabooleh Net −1
“The Lebanese mezza was presented in great variety even though the hummus and tabooleh could have been made in a more authentic way as they were missing the flavors they are famous for!”
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“The Lebanese mezza was presented in great variety even though the hummus and tabooleh could have been made in a more authentic way as they were missing the flavors they are famous for!”April 2022
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Turkey Net −1
“The turkey looked as if it was spare leftovers and only displayed in small cuts that were sliced as requested.”
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“The turkey looked as if it was spare leftovers and only displayed in small cuts that were sliced as requested.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Timing. For special buffets, confirm last drink orders and closing time before booking; one Christmas service wound down early.
Use Valet. Hotel valet parking was reported as hassle-free, useful if you are driving to dinner or iftar.
Try Lunch. On weekdays, ask about the Business Lunch: the reported two-course option included a starter, main and drink.
Expect Seafood. Seafood night covers oysters, prawns, crabs and salmon, but do not assume sushi or sashimi are included.
Check Offers. Before paying full price for iftar, check whether an Entertainer buy-one-get-one offer applies.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown Ground Floor - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Iftar Value
One Ramadan guest felt the AED 250 iftar lacked variety and did not justify its price.
Inconsistent Freshness
A Ramadan review reported that several dishes did not taste fresh and that the diner felt unwell afterward.
Early Closing
At a Christmas buffet, drinks ended before the advertised 2–6pm window and the terrace was packed away early.
Slow Service
Breakfast service was described as slower than hoped, and another review mentioned a slightly long food wait.
Small Buffet
One seafood-night guest found the buffet small, despite finding the main seafood choices they wanted.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 279
Surf&Turf offer
“They also have a 1+1 offer going on and it starts at AED 279”Google review · October 2023
100 AED
small portion
“You pay 100 AED for a small portion, you end still hungry until the next day”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
Open Sesame is an all-day hotel restaurant in Business Bay, with the strongest review interest around its Friday seafood dinner buffet, breakfast buffet and Ramadan iftar. Seafood nights have featured oysters, prawns, crabs, lobster, grilled fish and desserts, while breakfast reviewers mention a wide spread with fresh, flavourful dishes. Weekday Business Lunch is another practical option, with one review describing a two-course meal including an appetizer, main dish and drink.
The setting works for different kinds of visits. There is indoor and outdoor seating, an outdoor waterfall feature, and reviews describe both areas as dog friendly. Families may appreciate the small children’s play area reported during seafood night.
Hotel valet parking was also described as easy, and some guests found Entertainer offers useful for reducing the bill. Experiences are not completely consistent, particularly for special-event buffets. Some diners found the seafood fresh and varied, while Ramadan and Christmas reviews cited limited selection, questionable freshness, high pricing or an earlier-than-expected close.
Confirm the buffet hours and last-order policy before booking, especially for iftar or holiday dining. If seafood is your priority, ask what is included that night rather than assuming sushi or sashimi will be available.