Creek views
Outdoor seating looks across Dubai Creek, with especially strong sunset and skyline views.
QD's
Port Saeed
QD’s is a creekside restaurant in Port Saeed serving regional and international food with outdoor dining and skyline views. Reviews make it especially appealing for sunset seating, Arabic mezze and grills, shisha, and evenings with music or live entertainment.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
6,156 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arabian Nights
Arabian Night evenings combine generous food portions with music and an entertaining belly dancer.
Food variety
Reviews mention flavorful grills, Arabic mezze, vegetarian choices and well-presented dishes.
Live atmosphere
DJ sets, belly dancing, live shows and sports on a large screen give the outdoor venue an active evening feel.
Friendly service
Several diners describe the service as attentive, quick and welcoming without being intrusive.
Iftar buffet
The iftar buffet was praised for its broad selection, unlimited desserts and welcoming chefs.
Complimentary parking
One review specifically notes complimentary parking as a useful convenience.
What to Eat at QD's 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 QD's, 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 QD's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Arabian bread Net +1
“I liked the incredibly tasty and juicy kebab, hummus and Arabian bread.”
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Review excerpts
“I liked the incredibly tasty and juicy kebab, hummus and Arabian bread.”August 2025
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Arabian night menu Net +1
“I have been to QD's on Saturday and could avail of the Arabian Night menu. It was a very good combination of cold and warm starters and a generous mixed grill.”
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Review excerpts
“I have been to QD's on Saturday and could avail of the Arabian Night menu. It was a very good combination of cold and warm starters and a generous mixed grill.”November 2025
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Bbq chicken wings Net +1
“Tried the BBQ chicken wings and hummus shawarma, both were amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the BBQ chicken wings and hummus shawarma, both were amazing!”January 2025
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Calamri Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, beautifully presented, and generously portioned. My personal favorite was the [calamri], but honestly, every bite was a treat.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, beautifully presented, and generously portioned. My personal favorite was the [calamri], but honestly, every bite was a treat.”August 2025
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Cold mezzanine Net +1
“Teuly enjoyed both their hot and cold mezzanine, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Teuly enjoyed both their hot and cold mezzanine, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”September 2024
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Crispy fried baby calamari Net +1
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”December 2024
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Fried calamari Net +1
“I specifically recommend the passionova cocktail and fried calamari as an appetizer.”
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Review excerpts
“I specifically recommend the passionova cocktail and fried calamari as an appetizer.”January 2025
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Hot mezzanine Net +1
“Teuly enjoyed both their hot and cold mezzanine, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Teuly enjoyed both their hot and cold mezzanine, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”September 2024
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Hummus Net +1
“I liked the incredibly tasty and juicy kebab, hummus and Arabian bread.”
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Review excerpts
“I liked the incredibly tasty and juicy kebab, hummus and Arabian bread.”August 2025
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Hummus shawarma Net +1
“Tried the BBQ chicken wings and hummus shawarma, both were amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the BBQ chicken wings and hummus shawarma, both were amazing!”January 2025
Honorable mentions (4)
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Kebab Net +1
“I liked the incredibly tasty and juicy kebab, hummus and Arabian bread.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I liked the incredibly tasty and juicy kebab, hummus and Arabian bread.”August 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“It was a very good combination of cold and warm starters and a generous mixed grill.”
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Review excerpts
“It was a very good combination of cold and warm starters and a generous mixed grill.”November 2025
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Panipuri Net +1
“Amazing location!! Wide selection of food for iftar. staffs are very professional specially the chef’s very welcoming, unlimited desserts and my favorite of the night the panipuri, I really enjoy it!!”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing location!! Wide selection of food for iftar. staffs are very professional specially the chef’s very welcoming, unlimited desserts and my favorite of the night the panipuri, I really enjoy it!!”April 2023
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Qd’s club sandwich Net +1
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”December 2024
Drinks 4
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Espresso martini Net +2
“Drinks are a reasonable price and the expresso martinis were excellent!!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Drinks are a reasonable price and the expresso martinis were excellent!!”September 2025
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”December 2024
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Aperol spritz Net +1
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, QD’s Club Sandwich, and Crispy Fried Baby Calamari – everything was spot on! The drinks were perfectly made, and the food was super tasty.”December 2024
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Passionova cocktail Net +1
“I specifically recommend the passionova cocktail and fried calamari as an appetizer.”
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Review excerpts
“I specifically recommend the passionova cocktail and fried calamari as an appetizer.”January 2025
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Woo woo cocktail Net +1
“The Woo Woo cocktail was super refreshing and paired perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“The Woo Woo cocktail was super refreshing and paired perfectly.”January 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 1
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Lemon cheese cake Net −1
“I gave this 3 stars because I order lemon cheese cake and it was so bad and there is no lemon taste in it”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I gave this 3 stars because I order lemon cheese cake and it was so bad and there is no lemon taste in it”December 2025
Drinks 1
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Margarita pizza Net −1
“Don’t order margarita pizza, it will not be good, all 3 pizzas are not meat expectations.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Don’t order margarita pizza, it will not be good, all 3 pizzas are not meat expectations.”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book sunset. Choose outdoor seating around sunset for the creek and skyline views that are repeatedly highlighted by diners.
Check hookah. If you want traditional shisha, confirm that the order is classic hookah rather than electronic before it reaches the bill.
Try Arabian Night. For a group meal, Arabian Night portions can be substantial: one review says two sets served three people.
Use parking. Ask about the complimentary parking, which one diner found convenient.
Skip cheesecake. The lemon cheesecake received a specific complaint for lacking lemon flavour, so consider another dessert.
Check weather. Outdoor seating is especially comfortable in cooler weather; during hot days, a ventilated tent and AC may be used.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Creek Resort
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Shisha quality
Some diners found the shisha stale or unlike traditional shisha; one reported tasting rust and was offered an upgrade instead.
Order mismatch
One guest ordered classic hookah but received electronic hookah and said the unwanted charge could not be removed.
Food inconsistency
Recent reviews range from exceptional dishes to complaints that food was bland, poor quality or not fresh.
Dessert miss
The lemon cheesecake was described as very poor, with no noticeable lemon taste.
Pizza warning
One diner specifically advised against the margarita pizza after finding all three pizzas below expectations.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 125
shisha
“What made it worse is that we already paid AED 125 for the shisha, which is definitely not worth the quality we received”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
QD’s is a creekside restaurant in Port Saeed where the setting does much of the work: outdoor tables look over Dubai Creek and the skyline, with sunset repeatedly singled out as the best time to sit outside. It suits drinks, casual dinners, dates and small gatherings, especially when you want a relaxed evening with music or a live show rather than a quiet meal. The food reviews are generally positive but not completely consistent.
Diners mention grilled meats, Arabic mezze, vegetarian dishes, mixed grills and an iftar buffet with unlimited desserts. Arabian Night is a useful group option; one review says two sets were enough for three people. Cocktails and drinks also receive good comments, including the Espresso Martini, passionova cocktail and Woo Woo cocktail.
Entertainment varies by evening, with reviews mentioning DJs, belly dancing and sports on a large screen. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, and complimentary parking was noted as a convenience. The main caution is shisha: some guests enjoyed it, while others found it too much like vaping, stale or even rusty.
If you want classic hookah, confirm the order before it is billed. One diner also disliked the lemon cheesecake and another advised avoiding the margarita pizza.