Marina views
The evening marina and skyline views are the main draw, with especially strong outdoor vantage points.
Pier 7
Dubai Marina
Pier 7 is a multi-level food court in Dubai Marina, with seven restaurant options, waterfront terraces and skyline views. You can settle in for dinner at places such as Asia Asia or Cargo, then continue upstairs for drinks and an evening out.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
8,799 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cuisine variety
Seven floors give you distinct choices, from Peruvian and British pub food to Asian street food and Lebanese dishes.
Outdoor terraces
Several restaurants provide open-air seating directly overlooking the Marina and passing boats.
Floor hopping
You can turn one booking into a longer evening by moving between floors for dinner, drinks or dessert.
Efficient service
Cargo was reported to keep service efficient even during busy hours, while staff were described as friendly and professional.
Accessible layout
One review describes elevators connecting all floors and the venue as fully wheelchair-accessible.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit evenings. Go in the evening for the marina lights, skyline and livelier atmosphere.
Try rooftop. For drinks and views, head straight to the seventh floor and rooftop rather than choosing a restaurant at random.
Plan transport. If driving or catching a boat, allow 30–40 extra minutes; walking may be easier than a taxi or private car.
Check portions. Ask what is included before booking a sharing menu, as one group found the food insufficient and drinks slow to arrive.
Book ahead. Make a reservation and check the smart-casual dress requirements before visiting.
Choose outdoors. Request an outdoor or balcony table if the view matters; indoor areas at some restaurants can feel quite dark.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina Promenade - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Asia Asia
Asia Asia is the sixth-floor option repeatedly mentioned for Pan-Asian food, marina views and evening dining.
Atelier M
Atelier M is highlighted as a rooftop choice for 360-degree views.
Abd El Wahab
Abd El Wahab is mentioned for authentic Lebanese food.
Elaia
Elaia is praised for its outdoor terrace, Marina outlook and beautifully presented food.
Salmon sushi
At Asia Asia, salmon sushi was paired with champagne and described as fresh and beautifully served.
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
Several reviews describe the fine-dining restaurants, particularly Asia Asia, as expensive or slightly overpriced.
Small portions
At one Asia Asia visit, a sharing dinner was described as insufficient, and another guest found portions small for the price.
Busy service
One guest waited 15 minutes for the dessert menu and again for the bill after the restaurant became crowded.
Loud music
Elaia’s terrace setting was praised, but one review found the in-house DJ slightly too loud.
Traffic delays
Driving to Pier 7 can be frustrating at busy times, with one visitor recommending arriving 30–40 minutes early for a boat departure.
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The Bottom Line
Pier 7 is a multi-level food court in Dubai Marina where the setting is as important as the meal. Seven restaurant concepts give you room to choose between experiences: Asia Asia for Pan-Asian food, Cargo for drinks and a lively industrial-style room, or Abd El Wahab for Lebanese cuisine. The Marina and skyline views become especially striking after dark, and moving between floors for dinner, drinks or dessert can turn a meal into a full evening out.
Outdoor seating is worth requesting if scenery is your priority. Reviews mention terraces, balconies and passing boats, while some indoor spaces feel dark when you first enter. The atmosphere generally leans energetic in the evening; Elaia’s terrace was praised, although its DJ was considered slightly too loud by one guest.
Budget for premium pricing at the higher-end restaurants. Asia Asia drew criticism for small portions on one visit and an insufficient prepaid sharing menu on another, while crowded periods have produced long waits for dessert menus and bills. Plan transport carefully: traffic around the Marina can be severe, so walking may beat a taxi or car, and boat passengers should allow an extra 30–40 minutes.
Elevators connect the floors, and one review describes the venue as wheelchair-accessible.