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Praia | Beach Restaurant & Lounge | FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah
Praia at FIVE Palm Jumeirah is a beachfront restaurant and lounge that shifts from relaxed daytime dining to livelier evenings with music and DJs. Reviews particularly point to the salmon, cocktails such as the Piña Colada, sunset views and a poolside setting for dinners, drinks or a social beach-club day.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
3,659 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Salmon Standout
Salmon is repeatedly praised, including versions served with rice or black rice and a smoky preparation.
Day-To-Night
The setting works for a relaxed lunch or pool day, then becomes a more energetic lounge as the evening develops.
Live Music
DJs and well-judged music create a social atmosphere where guests can still relax, or dance as the energy rises.
Attentive Service
Reviews describe staff as friendly, quick and attentive without hovering; one afternoon review noted food arrived quickly and looked polished.
Outdoor Comfort
Outdoor seating includes practical touches such as blankets in cooler weather and personal air conditioning when needed.
What to Eat at Praia | Beach Restaurant & Lounge | FIVE Palm Jumeirah 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 Praia | Beach Restaurant & Lounge | FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 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 Praia | Beach Restaurant & Lounge | FIVE Palm Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef sliders Net +2
“I had the beef slider, and it was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
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“I had the beef slider, and it was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”October 2025
“The beef sliders were juicy and delicious, and the grilled chicken with rice was perfectly cooked and very satisfying.”July 2026
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Piña colada Net +2
“We absolutely loved the drinks, especially the Piña Colada, it’s easily one of the best and most refreshing cocktails in the city.”
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“We absolutely loved the drinks, especially the Piña Colada, it’s easily one of the best and most refreshing cocktails in the city.”July 2026
“The Piña Colada, Passion Fruit Mojito, and Strawberry Mojito were all refreshing and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Bbq chicken steak Net +1
“If you're looking for a stylish spot with beach views and delicious food, Praia at FIVE Palm is the place to be! The BBQ Chicken Steak was tender and rich, while the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders hit that perfect balance between gourmet and comfort food. Their Virgin Mojitos were the cherry on top—crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced. Amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, and those FIVE signature vibes—definitely coming back!”
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“If you're looking for a stylish spot with beach views and delicious food, Praia at FIVE Palm is the place to be! The BBQ Chicken Steak was tender and rich, while the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders hit that perfect balance between gourmet and comfort food. Their Virgin Mojitos were the cherry on top—crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced. Amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, and those FIVE signature vibes—definitely coming back!”July 2026
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Dirty praia wagyu sliders Net +1
“If you're looking for a stylish spot with beach views and delicious food, Praia at FIVE Palm is the place to be! The BBQ Chicken Steak was tender and rich, while the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders hit that perfect balance between gourmet and comfort food. Their Virgin Mojitos were the cherry on top—crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced. Amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, and those FIVE signature vibes—definitely coming back!”
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Review excerpts
“If you're looking for a stylish spot with beach views and delicious food, Praia at FIVE Palm is the place to be! The BBQ Chicken Steak was tender and rich, while the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders hit that perfect balance between gourmet and comfort food. Their Virgin Mojitos were the cherry on top—crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced. Amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, and those FIVE signature vibes—definitely coming back!”July 2026
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Grilled chicken with rice Net +1
“The beef sliders were juicy and delicious, and the grilled chicken with rice was perfectly cooked and very satisfying.”
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“The beef sliders were juicy and delicious, and the grilled chicken with rice was perfectly cooked and very satisfying.”July 2026
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious, particularly the Grilled Salmon, which was clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious, particularly the Grilled Salmon, which was clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.”September 2025
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Salmon fillet Net +1
“For our main dishes, the burger was incredibly juicy and came with a mountain of crispy fries, while the salmon fillet was cooked to absolute perfection.”
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“For our main dishes, the burger was incredibly juicy and came with a mountain of crispy fries, while the salmon fillet was cooked to absolute perfection.”July 2026
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Smoky salmon dish Net +1
“We had a good time, their smoky salmon dish was really good, the drinks were nice. And the waiter gavengood recommendations”
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“We had a good time, their smoky salmon dish was really good, the drinks were nice. And the waiter gavengood recommendations”October 2025
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Virgin mojitos Net +1
“If you're looking for a stylish spot with beach views and delicious food, Praia at FIVE Palm is the place to be! The BBQ Chicken Steak was tender and rich, while the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders hit that perfect balance between gourmet and comfort food. Their Virgin Mojitos were the cherry on top—crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced. Amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, and those FIVE signature vibes—definitely coming back!”
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Review excerpts
“If you're looking for a stylish spot with beach views and delicious food, Praia at FIVE Palm is the place to be! The BBQ Chicken Steak was tender and rich, while the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders hit that perfect balance between gourmet and comfort food. Their Virgin Mojitos were the cherry on top—crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced. Amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, and those FIVE signature vibes—definitely coming back!”July 2026
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Virgin piña colada Net +1
“The chicken was absolutely flavorful and cooked perfectly and the virgin piña colada was honestly sooo good. Refreshing, creamy, and exactly what you want by the beach.”
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“The chicken was absolutely flavorful and cooked perfectly and the virgin piña colada was honestly sooo good. Refreshing, creamy, and exactly what you want by the beach.”May 2026
Drinks 3
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Passion fruit mojito Net +1
“The Piña Colada, Passion Fruit Mojito, and Strawberry Mojito were all refreshing and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The Piña Colada, Passion Fruit Mojito, and Strawberry Mojito were all refreshing and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“The Piña Colada, Passion Fruit Mojito, and Strawberry Mojito were all refreshing and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The Piña Colada, Passion Fruit Mojito, and Strawberry Mojito were all refreshing and full of flavor.”July 2026
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White wine Net +1
“I ordered a glass of white wine, which was perfectly chilled and paired wonderfully with my dinner.”
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“I ordered a glass of white wine, which was perfectly chilled and paired wonderfully with my dinner.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Salmon. If you are choosing one main, salmon is the clearest recurring recommendation; try it with rice or black rice.
Time Sunset. Arrive around sunset to catch the sea views before the music and evening lounge atmosphere build.
Expect Music. Choose Praia when you want music and a social atmosphere; the mood can become lively, with guests dancing later on.
Ask Comfort. For outdoor visits in cooler weather, ask about blankets; reviewers also mention personal air conditioning as a comfort option.
Plan the visit
Practical details
No. 1 Palm Jumeirah - Dubai
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Pricey
One reviewer found Praia a bit pricey, so budget accordingly for the upscale beach-club setting.
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The Bottom Line
Praia at FIVE Palm Jumeirah suits diners who want the meal to come with a setting. You can come for lunch, dinner, drinks or a pool-and-beach-club day, with the atmosphere moving from relaxed seaside lounge to a livelier evening scene as the music picks up. Sunset is a recurring highlight, with beach views and, in one review, an especially striking Marina skyline.
Food reviews are strongest around the salmon, including salmon with rice or black rice. Other named favourites include the Dirty Praia Wagyu Sliders, BBQ Chicken Steak and a selection of cocktails and virgin mojitos. The Piña Colada appears several times, while Passion Fruit Mojito and Strawberry Mojito are also praised.
Dishes are generally described as fresh, flavorful and attractively presented. Service is another consistent plus: guests mention friendly, attentive staff, quick food delivery and care that does not feel intrusive. Music is part of the experience rather than background detail; DJs create a social, sometimes dance-friendly mood.
If you prefer a quieter dinner, an earlier visit may suit you better. One reviewer found the venue a bit pricey, which is worth keeping in mind for this upscale beach setting. Outdoor seating has useful touches, including blankets in cooler weather.