Dinner Show
The evening combines dinner with creative choreography, dancers, singers and acrobatic acts rather than a standard restaurant meal.
Papillon
Dubai Marina
Papillon is a dinner-show restaurant in Dubai Marina, located at the Westin hotel, where a meal comes with professional dancers, singers and acrobatic performances. Reviews also highlight its cocktails and the shift into a DJ-led party after 11 pm.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
283 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Late Party
After 11 pm, the dinner-show format can turn into a club-style night with a DJ and dancing.
Skilled Artists
Reviews specifically praise the dancers’ technique, including coordinated stunts and an impressive Argentinian tango.
Cocktails
The drinks receive repeated praise, with the house-made Parvane described as light and refreshing.
Food Highlights
Named favourites include seared foie gras, sea bass, escargot, Australian lamb chops and risotto dishes.
No Minimum
One review specifically notes that Papillon does not impose a minimum spend for its theatre-show format.
VIP View
The VIP area on the second floor was praised for giving guests a great view of the stage.
Valet Parking
A review mentions valet parking at the Westin hotel, useful for an evening in Dubai Marina.
What to Eat at Papillon 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 Papillon, 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 Papillon got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Escargot Net +2
“Special the escargot,king crab are fresh,and signature espresso martini as well.”
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“Special the escargot,king crab are fresh,and signature espresso martini as well.”December 2021
“The food was absolutely delicious with the highlight being the Escargot and Australian lamb chops.”October 2022
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Australian lamb chops Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious with the highlight being the Escargot and Australian lamb chops.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious with the highlight being the Escargot and Australian lamb chops.”October 2022
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“The food, was amazing! French cuisine at its best! We had the lobster linguini with shrimps, calamari and lots of wine, and topped it off with their chocolate cake that was so decadent and hits the right flavor notes.”
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“The food, was amazing! French cuisine at its best! We had the lobster linguini with shrimps, calamari and lots of wine, and topped it off with their chocolate cake that was so decadent and hits the right flavor notes.”July 2022
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King crab Net +1
“Special the escargot,king crab are fresh,and signature espresso martini as well.”
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Review excerpts
“Special the escargot,king crab are fresh,and signature espresso martini as well.”December 2021
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Lobster linguini with shrimps, calamari Net +1
“The food, was amazing! French cuisine at its best! We had the lobster linguini with shrimps, calamari and lots of wine, and topped it off with their chocolate cake that was so decadent and hits the right flavor notes.”
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Review excerpts
“The food, was amazing! French cuisine at its best! We had the lobster linguini with shrimps, calamari and lots of wine, and topped it off with their chocolate cake that was so decadent and hits the right flavor notes.”July 2022
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Oysters Net +1
“Love this place!! Best food, you need to try the Oysters! Also the best entertainment and the staff is so friendly!”
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“Love this place!! Best food, you need to try the Oysters! Also the best entertainment and the staff is so friendly!”January 2023
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Sea bass Net +1
“Oh, and the food was really delicious also. Loved the seared foie gras and sea bass, also from the side the potatoes with chess plate was superb! Amazing experience that I’ll probably go back again!”
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“Oh, and the food was really delicious also. Loved the seared foie gras and sea bass, also from the side the potatoes with chess plate was superb! Amazing experience that I’ll probably go back again!”January 2023
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Seared foie gras Net +1
“Oh, and the food was really delicious also. Loved the seared foie gras and sea bass, also from the side the potatoes with chess plate was superb! Amazing experience that I’ll probably go back again!”
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Review excerpts
“Oh, and the food was really delicious also. Loved the seared foie gras and sea bass, also from the side the potatoes with chess plate was superb! Amazing experience that I’ll probably go back again!”January 2023
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House made parvane cocktail Net +1
“I had far too many of the house made Parvane cocktail which is light and refreshing and the show itself blew me away.”
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Review excerpts
“I had far too many of the house made Parvane cocktail which is light and refreshing and the show itself blew me away.”October 2022
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Signature espresso martini Net +1
“Special the escargot,king crab are fresh,and signature espresso martini as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Special the escargot,king crab are fresh,and signature espresso martini as well.”December 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Stay Late. Stay beyond dinner if you want the club-style finish: reviews say the DJ and dancing begin after 11 pm.
Ask Upstairs. Ask about the VIP area on the second floor if stage visibility matters; one guest enjoyed its view of the performances.
Check Parking. Use the Westin’s valet parking if you are driving to the Dubai Marina location.
Budget Carefully. There is no minimum spend for the theatre-show restaurant, but one reviewer still found the food expensive.
Expect Variety. The programme can vary: reviews mention different acts, a jazz night and a burlesque version of Cats.
Book Ahead. For celebrations, mention the occasion when booking; one birthday visit included front-of-stage seats and a special cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Westin
Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Food Cost
Food is not cheap, so the bill may feel higher if you are mainly coming for dinner rather than the show.
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The Bottom Line
Papillon is a dinner-show restaurant at the Westin in Dubai Marina, aimed at people who want a full evening rather than a quiet meal. You can order dinner while watching dancers, singers and acrobats, then stay for a DJ-led party after 11 pm. Several reviews describe the performances as creative, theatrical and professionally choreographed.
The food has plenty of specific fans. Reviews mention seared foie gras, sea bass, oysters, escargot, Australian lamb chops and risotto, while the house-made Parvane cocktail is described as light and refreshing. Cocktails more broadly are a recurring strength, and the menu includes signature options rather than only standard drinks.
Papillon is also notable for not having a minimum spend for its theatre-show restaurant, although one guest cautioned that the food is not cheap. That makes it worth budgeting as an entertainment-led dinner, not a casual inexpensive meal. Service is repeatedly described as attentive and friendly, even when the venue was packed.
For the clearest stage view, ask about the VIP area on the second floor. If you are driving, a review mentions valet parking at the Westin. The show programme appears to change, so checking what is scheduled may help if you are hoping for a particular style of performance.