Supervised play
The spacious play area keeps children occupied for hours, with staff-led games, toys, books and activities for different ages.
Ribambelle Dubai
Bluewaters Island
Ribambelle Dubai is a family restaurant on Bluewaters Island where parents can dine while children use a supervised play area and activities. Reviews also point to well-presented food, birthday celebrations with entertainment, and thoughtful family facilities such as baby changing areas.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,350 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Parent downtime
Dedicated play-area staff and entertainers give parents a realistic chance to sit, eat and enjoy a coffee while children play.
Family details
Reviews mention clean facilities, baby changing, separate child and adult sinks, booster seats, bibs and even soft-toy back support.
Good food
Unlike many kids-focused venues, the menu gets strong reviews; the margarita pizza, ravioli and seabass carpaccio are specific standouts.
Birthday events
Birthday packages can be tailored with activities, food and cakes; one first-birthday celebration included a bubble show and photography.
Included meal
One review says a children’s meal is included in the entrance fee, which can add value for families using the play area.
What to Eat at Ribambelle Dubai 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 Ribambelle Dubai, 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 Ribambelle Dubai, 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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Birthday cake Net +1
“But they serve delicious food so it is also worth it and the birthday cake which we chose to have two flavors in one was amazing too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“But they serve delicious food so it is also worth it and the birthday cake which we chose to have two flavors in one was amazing too.”February 2025
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Bread basket Net +1
“It also came with a complementary bread basket which was amazing as well with a wide variety of tasty breads and butter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It also came with a complementary bread basket which was amazing as well with a wide variety of tasty breads and butter.”August 2025
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Butter Net +1
“It also came with a complementary bread basket which was amazing as well with a wide variety of tasty breads and butter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It also came with a complementary bread basket which was amazing as well with a wide variety of tasty breads and butter.”August 2025
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Chicken and mash Net +1
“Our toddler enjoyed the chicken and mash while we had pizza and a few other bits.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Our toddler enjoyed the chicken and mash while we had pizza and a few other bits.”January 2026
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Christmas brunch Net +1
“We visited Ribambelle for their Christmas brunch and had such a wonderful time! The festive spread was delicious, and the ambience was warm and cheerful.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We visited Ribambelle for their Christmas brunch and had such a wonderful time! The festive spread was delicious, and the ambience was warm and cheerful.”December 2025
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Mushroom risotto Net +1
“The mushroom risotto took the longest although it was very worth it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mushroom risotto took the longest although it was very worth it.”August 2025
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Ravioli Net +1
“Ravioli was veeeeeryyy delicious!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ravioli was veeeeeryyy delicious!!”May 2026
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Seabass carpaccio Net +1
“Seabass carpaccio was pretty delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Seabass carpaccio was pretty delicious!”January 2026
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Shrimp popcorn Net +1
“The food was really sumptuous especially the recommended shrimp popcorn Yummy to die for.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was really sumptuous especially the recommended shrimp popcorn Yummy to die for.”October 2024
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Spinach fettuccine with chicken Net +1
“The food was delicious, especially the Spinach Fettuccine with Chicken, which was creamy, flavourful, and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was delicious, especially the Spinach Fettuccine with Chicken, which was creamy, flavourful, and perfectly cooked.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (2)
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Tasty breads Net +1
“It also came with a complementary bread basket which was amazing as well with a wide variety of tasty breads and butter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It also came with a complementary bread basket which was amazing as well with a wide variety of tasty breads and butter.”August 2025
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Salmon bruschetta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“However the salmon bruschetta was okay - not a standout.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Margarita pizza Net +1
“The margarita pizza we ordered was one of the better ones I’ve had in all of Dubai. Delicious dough and tomato sauce!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The margarita pizza we ordered was one of the better ones I’ve had in all of Dubai. Delicious dough and tomato sauce!”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Request seating. Ask for a table with direct play-area access; one family said the hostess helped them get optimum seating for their toddler.
Confirm fees. Before booking, ask whether play-area access is chargeable and what the entrance fee includes, as one diner was not told.
Visit midweek. A midweek visit was described as pleasantly quiet, while the reviewer expected weekends to be busier.
Consider upstairs. For a children’s party, ask about the upstairs option if the ground floor may feel crowded during activities.
Check offers. Ask at the counter about current promotions rather than relying on social media offers, which one visitor said were not mentioned.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Wharf
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High prices
A reviewer felt the prices were higher than the quality and value justified, while another described the venue as expensive for Bluewaters.
Slow service
One visit involved a long wait before assistance, although other reviews describe service as fast and prompt.
Kids’ menu
One reviewer found the children’s meal disappointing for the price and would order from the main menu instead.
Party crowding
A birthday review found the ground floor cramped when many guests and activities were taking place.
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The Bottom Line
Ribambelle Dubai is built around a simple family trade-off: children get a supervised play area, while adults get time to eat and talk. On Bluewaters Island, families can order proper restaurant food, use the play space and activities, or book a birthday celebration with a tailored programme, cake and entertainment. Reviews describe children staying happily occupied for hours, including toddlers and children of different ages.
The food is a stronger part of the experience than you might expect from a play-focused restaurant. Specific mentions include the Spinach Fettuccine with Chicken, ravioli, margarita pizza and seabass carpaccio, while the children’s menu receives a more mixed assessment. The setting is welcoming and thoughtfully arranged, with clean play facilities, baby changing, separate sinks for children and adults, booster seats and bibs.
There are practical caveats. One diner found both the pricing and service speed disappointing, and another said the play-area fee was not clearly explained when booking. A midweek visit was pleasantly quiet, whereas birthday events can make the ground floor cramped; ask about the upstairs space for parties.
If you are bringing a toddler, request seating that overlooks or gives easy access to the play area.