Breakfast buffet
Breakfast includes pastries, fresh fruit and hot dishes, with staff keeping the spread well stocked.
Pele Pool Bar & Social Hub
Jebel Ali Village
Pele Pool Bar & Social Hub is a poolside restaurant and bar in Jebel Ali Village, with indoor and outdoor seating, all-day dining and a social programme that includes brunch entertainment and late-night events. Reviewers especially mention the breakfast buffet and relaxing by the pool after brunch.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
113 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Calm pool
The large pool was described as calm and uncrowded, making breakfast and pool access feel relaxed.
Poolside seating
You can choose between indoor and outdoor seating beside the pool.
Brunch entertainment
Saturday brunches have included live cooking, music and a magic show alongside the food.
Celebrations
The space and atmosphere have worked well for smaller celebrations such as christenings and birthdays.
Pizza
One reviewer enjoyed trying every pizza flavour available.
What to Eat at Pele Pool Bar & Social Hub 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 Pele Pool Bar & Social Hub, 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 Pele Pool Bar & Social Hub, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Baby chicken Net +1
“The baby chicken was good, but had too much sauce.”
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“The baby chicken was good, but had too much sauce.”March 2024
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Baked mac and cheese Net +1
“The food was okay, buffet had a lovely range. But the quality wasn’t the best, except the baked Mac and cheese so good. We were welcomed by the hosts very warmly, special thanks to Khushal, great guy. Naila was a pleasure servicing our table. Thanks guys xo”
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“The food was okay, buffet had a lovely range. But the quality wasn’t the best, except the baked Mac and cheese so good. We were welcomed by the hosts very warmly, special thanks to Khushal, great guy. Naila was a pleasure servicing our table. Thanks guys xo”March 2026
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Buffet dinner Net +1
“All the chefs greeted us every morning with the most warmest smile that would make our day😊 we also had the buffet dinner once which was so delicious!”
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“All the chefs greeted us every morning with the most warmest smile that would make our day😊 we also had the buffet dinner once which was so delicious!”June 2023
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The buffet dinner is just amazing, I love the salads the lovely cheesecake 🤤🤤🤤 the ambience is for just chill.”
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“The buffet dinner is just amazing, I love the salads the lovely cheesecake 🤤🤤🤤 the ambience is for just chill.”December 2023
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Croissant Net +1
“Exceptionally good breakfast especially their Croissant & has both outdoor & indoor seating to decide from as per your prefrence.”
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“Exceptionally good breakfast especially their Croissant & has both outdoor & indoor seating to decide from as per your prefrence.”August 2022
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Heinekkens Net +1
“Pele is one of the best pool bars in the uae.. their heinekkens are the freshiest i have ever tasted. The food menu needs improvement thou.if u stay in avani it is grt advantage ,pele is a good refreshing weekend getaway.”
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“Pele is one of the best pool bars in the uae.. their heinekkens are the freshiest i have ever tasted. The food menu needs improvement thou.if u stay in avani it is grt advantage ,pele is a good refreshing weekend getaway.”May 2024
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Kung pao chicken Net +1
“Food was delicious, I enjoyed the Kung Pao chicken; the dishes are huge, hot and tasty.”
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“Food was delicious, I enjoyed the Kung Pao chicken; the dishes are huge, hot and tasty.”September 2024
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Nachos Net +1
“I think will be my first and last time I visited this place. The nachos was quite nice, but the bottle of the red wine is not even chilled and lack of costumer service as well. Very dissapointed !”
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“I think will be my first and last time I visited this place. The nachos was quite nice, but the bottle of the red wine is not even chilled and lack of costumer service as well. Very dissapointed !”November 2023
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Prawn red curry rice Net +1
“We went for dinner. We ordered a teriyaki beef rice and a prawn red curry rice. Taste was fantastic. The portion for the beef teriyaki is good, but the size of prawn curry was a bit small. The place is big but sadly not many tourists these days so the restaurant was pretty empty. I wish there were more patrons so to make it a bit more lively.”
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“We went for dinner. We ordered a teriyaki beef rice and a prawn red curry rice. Taste was fantastic. The portion for the beef teriyaki is good, but the size of prawn curry was a bit small. The place is big but sadly not many tourists these days so the restaurant was pretty empty. I wish there were more patrons so to make it a bit more lively.”April 2026
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Salmon Net +1
“Food was really incredible - had the salmon twice and my partner the rib eye - both were great; with wine too.”
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“Food was really incredible - had the salmon twice and my partner the rib eye - both were great; with wine too.”January 2023
Honorable mentions (2)
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Teriyaki beef rice Net +1
“We went for dinner. We ordered a teriyaki beef rice and a prawn red curry rice. Taste was fantastic. The portion for the beef teriyaki is good, but the size of prawn curry was a bit small. The place is big but sadly not many tourists these days so the restaurant was pretty empty. I wish there were more patrons so to make it a bit more lively.”
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Review excerpts
“We went for dinner. We ordered a teriyaki beef rice and a prawn red curry rice. Taste was fantastic. The portion for the beef teriyaki is good, but the size of prawn curry was a bit small. The place is big but sadly not many tourists these days so the restaurant was pretty empty. I wish there were more patrons so to make it a bit more lively.”April 2026
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Rib eye Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Food was really incredible - had the salmon twice and my partner the rib eye - both were great; with wine too.”
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“Food was really incredible - had the salmon twice and my partner the rib eye - both were great; with wine too.”January 2023
Drinks 4
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Coffee Net +1
“Swing by perhaps for a coffee (that was decent) and some appetizers perhaps, but I don’t think Pele Pool bar warrants a full meal.”
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“Swing by perhaps for a coffee (that was decent) and some appetizers perhaps, but I don’t think Pele Pool bar warrants a full meal.”December 2024
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Lemon mojito Net +1
“And MOJITO’s were the best . I tried their Strawberry and Lemon Mojito 😋👌 (It’s a must try again )”
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“And MOJITO’s were the best . I tried their Strawberry and Lemon Mojito 😋👌 (It’s a must try again )”June 2022
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Morning coffee Net +1
“Zoraya also helpful, she always prepare me the best morning coffee and always smilling them. I felt at hom”
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“Zoraya also helpful, she always prepare me the best morning coffee and always smilling them. I felt at hom”August 2023
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“And MOJITO’s were the best . I tried their Strawberry and Lemon Mojito 😋👌 (It’s a must try again )”
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“And MOJITO’s were the best . I tried their Strawberry and Lemon Mojito 😋👌 (It’s a must try again )”June 2022
What to Avoid (6)
Food 5
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Beef teriyaki Net −1
“I wouldn't recommend the beef teriyaki though; has that as in room dinning on my last night & the sauce is not quite right.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I wouldn't recommend the beef teriyaki though; has that as in room dinning on my last night & the sauce is not quite right.”January 2023
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Caprese salad Net −1
“Visited during lunch time, but didn't like the lentil soup (had weird spices) and caprese salad consisted from unripe low quality tomatoes.”
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“Visited during lunch time, but didn't like the lentil soup (had weird spices) and caprese salad consisted from unripe low quality tomatoes.”March 2024
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Hummus Net −1
“The food was average, not alot of variety, and one major thing was that hummus went bad and had a little tingle in my tongue and they still served it ..”
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“The food was average, not alot of variety, and one major thing was that hummus went bad and had a little tingle in my tongue and they still served it ..”March 2026
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Lentil soup Net −1
“Visited during lunch time, but didn't like the lentil soup (had weird spices) and caprese salad consisted from unripe low quality tomatoes.”
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“Visited during lunch time, but didn't like the lentil soup (had weird spices) and caprese salad consisted from unripe low quality tomatoes.”March 2024
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Pinacolada Net −1
“Amazing location.. we had a good time at the pool though Bar Service can be improved: Drinks weren't servied chilled, Pinacolada is just pineapple juice, towels were removed at sharp 8pm.. Management team should invest to make it a happening place in town.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Amazing location.. we had a good time at the pool though Bar Service can be improved: Drinks weren't servied chilled, Pinacolada is just pineapple juice, towels were removed at sharp 8pm.. Management team should invest to make it a happening place in town.”June 2026
Drinks 1
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Red wine Net −1
“I think will be my first and last time I visited this place. The nachos was quite nice, but the bottle of the red wine is not even chilled and lack of costumer service as well. Very dissapointed !”
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Critical review excerpts
“I think will be my first and last time I visited this place. The nachos was quite nice, but the bottle of the red wine is not even chilled and lack of costumer service as well. Very dissapointed !”November 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. For breakfast, check the current buffet hours; one review listed service from 6:30am to 10:30am.
Confirm access. If booking brunch, ask whether pool access is included, as one review says guests used the pool and lounge afterwards.
Verify payment. Confirm an online payment or voucher before seating so you are not interrupted during the meal.
Plan late nights. If you are staying at the hotel, note that the Saturday Latin dance night runs from 10pm to 3am.
Use valet. Valet parking is mentioned by a visitor, which may be useful when arriving for dinner or an event.
Check discounts. If using Entertainer, confirm the applicable rules before ordering because one reviewer found them confusing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Road, Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
One quiet dinner took more than an hour to arrive, with sparkling water delayed for over 30 minutes.
Payment confusion
Guests were interrupted during meals to prove payment, including one booking already paid online.
Food safety
A reviewer said spoiled hummus was served despite a tingling sensation on the tongue.
Bar temperature
A pool visit review said the drinks were not served chilled and criticised the preparation of a piña colada.
Late noise
Saturday night entertainment has disturbed hotel guests trying to sleep, running until 3am.
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The Bottom Line
Pele Pool Bar & Social Hub is a poolside restaurant and bar in Jebel Ali Village, with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that runs from breakfast through dinner. Breakfast is a strong reason to visit: reviews mention pastries, fruit, hot dishes and an egg live station. Brunches have also featured live cooking, live music, magic shows, drinks and access to the outdoor pool and lounge.
The setting can shift with the occasion. Some visitors describe a big, calm, uncrowded pool, comfortable seating and a cosy atmosphere, while others found the restaurant unusually empty and wanted more energy. The venue has hosted small celebrations, and families have mentioned a children’s pool and a welcoming brunch environment.
Saturday’s Latin dance night runs from 10pm to 3am, so it suits a late outing but may be disruptive for hotel guests. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though there are important inconsistencies. One dinner took more than an hour to arrive, payment checks interrupted diners, and a review raised a serious concern about spoiled hummus.
Check current pool access, breakfast hours and Entertainer rules before booking, and consider valet parking if driving.