Food range
The buffet spans international, Asian, Indian, Mediterranean and Arabic dishes, with enough variety for mixed groups.
Saffron Restaurant
Palm Jumeirah
Saffron is an Asian buffet restaurant in a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, with live cooking stations and a wide international spread. Reviews particularly highlight its seafood and sushi, plus an unusually extensive dessert section.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,923 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood spread
Seafood nights can include oysters, prawns, crab, lobster and sushi, with several reviews calling this the strongest section.
Desserts
The dessert station is a major draw, with cakes, mousses, tarts, candies, toppings and freshly made syrups.
Live cooking
Guests can watch dishes being prepared at stations, including fresh noodle dishes and a Chinese chicken soup made in front of them.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast reviewers mention fresh-to-order omelettes, a large pastry selection and a chocolate fountain.
Valet parking
Free valet parking is a useful convenience at Atlantis, especially for first-time visitors navigating the resort.
Theme nights
Daily themes change the buffet focus, giving repeat visitors a reason to try different evenings.
What to Eat at Saffron Restaurant 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 Saffron Restaurant, 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 Saffron Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beef oyster blade Net +1
“To me, the best dish has to be the beef oyster blade and the lamb ribs. Impressively tasty, the meat is tender, succulent and literally 'melts' in your mouth.”
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“To me, the best dish has to be the beef oyster blade and the lamb ribs. Impressively tasty, the meat is tender, succulent and literally 'melts' in your mouth.”April 2024
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“As someone who always booked hotels with breakfast, I must say that this is one of the best, or the best breakfast buffet I’ve experienced here in Dubai.”
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“As someone who always booked hotels with breakfast, I must say that this is one of the best, or the best breakfast buffet I’ve experienced here in Dubai.”September 2023
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Brisket Net +1
“The brisket was top-notch, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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“The brisket was top-notch, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Cake Net +1
“I made a note that it was our honeymoon and they were very kind to bring us a cake which was delicious!”
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“I made a note that it was our honeymoon and they were very kind to bring us a cake which was delicious!”November 2025
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Chicken wings Net +1
“The satay and chicken wings were good as well.”
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“The satay and chicken wings were good as well.”January 2023
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Chicken with soysauce Net +1
“My personal favorite is the Chicken with soysauce (which is always replenished)!”
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“My personal favorite is the Chicken with soysauce (which is always replenished)!”September 2023
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Chinese chicken soup Net +1
“My meal started with a Chinese chicken soup freshly prepared right in front of me, which set the tone for the evening.”
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“My meal started with a Chinese chicken soup freshly prepared right in front of me, which set the tone for the evening.”January 2026
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Chinese-style shrimp Net +1
“The Chinese-style shrimp 🍤 were full of flavor, while the roast station truly stood out with chicken, beef, chorizo, lamb, and delicious sides 🥩🔥.”
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“The Chinese-style shrimp 🍤 were full of flavor, while the roast station truly stood out with chicken, beef, chorizo, lamb, and delicious sides 🥩🔥.”February 2026
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Chocolate fountain Net +1
“What a selection of breakfast items. Fresh to cook omelettes, insane pastry selection, gorgeous chocolate fountain. Incredible! Cleanliness standards of the tables could be higher but overall a great experience”
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“What a selection of breakfast items. Fresh to cook omelettes, insane pastry selection, gorgeous chocolate fountain. Incredible! Cleanliness standards of the tables could be higher but overall a great experience”February 2026
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Crab Net +1
“The buffet was outstanding with a lavish spread, especially the seafood—juicy prawns, fresh crab, and perfectly prepared sushi were the stars of the evening.”
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“The buffet was outstanding with a lavish spread, especially the seafood—juicy prawns, fresh crab, and perfectly prepared sushi were the stars of the evening.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Dhokla with mint chutney Net +1
“A pleasant surprise was the dhokla with mint chutney, incredibly juicy and unlike any I’ve had before.”
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“A pleasant surprise was the dhokla with mint chutney, incredibly juicy and unlike any I’ve had before.”January 2026
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Focaccia Net +1
“The bread station was generous, with the focaccia 🥖 being a favorite, and the mushroom cream soup 🍄 was rich and comforting.”
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“The bread station was generous, with the focaccia 🥖 being a favorite, and the mushroom cream soup 🍄 was rich and comforting.”February 2026
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Freshly shucked oysters Net +1
“The spread was absolutely outstanding – from freshly shucked oysters and lobster to perfectly grilled prawns and crab. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”
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“The spread was absolutely outstanding – from freshly shucked oysters and lobster to perfectly grilled prawns and crab. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”September 2025
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Lamb ribs Net +1
“To me, the best dish has to be the beef oyster blade and the lamb ribs. Impressively tasty, the meat is tender, succulent and literally 'melts' in your mouth.”
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Review excerpts
“To me, the best dish has to be the beef oyster blade and the lamb ribs. Impressively tasty, the meat is tender, succulent and literally 'melts' in your mouth.”April 2024
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Mango sticky rice Net +1
“The mango sticky rice 🥭🍚 was a standout.”
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“The mango sticky rice 🥭🍚 was a standout.”February 2026
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Mushroom cream soup Net +1
“The bread station was generous, with the focaccia 🥖 being a favorite, and the mushroom cream soup 🍄 was rich and comforting.”
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“The bread station was generous, with the focaccia 🥖 being a favorite, and the mushroom cream soup 🍄 was rich and comforting.”February 2026
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Palak paneer Net +1
“The Indian station was decent; the palak paneer was acceptable, though not the most memorable.”
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“The Indian station was decent; the palak paneer was acceptable, though not the most memorable.”February 2026
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Peking duck Net +1
“Booking was seamless, and the Asian-themed dinner buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes 🍽️🥢 There were multiple stations featuring fresh salads, live noodle dishes, hot pot, and an excellent Peking duck station, which was a real highlight.”
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“Booking was seamless, and the Asian-themed dinner buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes 🍽️🥢 There were multiple stations featuring fresh salads, live noodle dishes, hot pot, and an excellent Peking duck station, which was a real highlight.”February 2026
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Perfectly grilled prawns Net +1
“The spread was absolutely outstanding – from freshly shucked oysters and lobster to perfectly grilled prawns and crab. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”
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“The spread was absolutely outstanding – from freshly shucked oysters and lobster to perfectly grilled prawns and crab. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”September 2025
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Raw fried fish Net +1
“Starters were impressive — raw fried fish, fries, and tandoori chicken were all excellent.”
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“Starters were impressive — raw fried fish, fries, and tandoori chicken were all excellent.”January 2026
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Roast beef Net +1
“We liked almost everything we tried there. Especially the roast beef was perfect.”
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“We liked almost everything we tried there. Especially the roast beef was perfect.”January 2024
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Salmon Net +1
“The Thai curry was really good and the salmon at the sushi bar was good as well.”
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“The Thai curry was really good and the salmon at the sushi bar was good as well.”January 2023
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Salmon dipped in citrus Net +1
“The salmon dipped in citrus is a must-try.”
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“The salmon dipped in citrus is a must-try.”January 2026
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Satay Net +1
“The satay and chicken wings were good as well.”
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“The satay and chicken wings were good as well.”January 2023
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“Starters were impressive — raw fried fish, fries, and tandoori chicken were all excellent.”
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“Starters were impressive — raw fried fish, fries, and tandoori chicken were all excellent.”January 2026
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Thai curry Net +1
“The Thai curry was really good and the salmon at the sushi bar was good as well.”
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“The Thai curry was really good and the salmon at the sushi bar was good as well.”January 2023
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Turkey Net +1
“The food was top notch. I was thrilled to find delicious turkey.”
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“The food was top notch. I was thrilled to find delicious turkey.”December 2025
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Vegetable dim sums Net +1
“The dim sum counter stood out — both chicken and vegetable dim sums were fresh and delicious straight from the pot.”
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“The dim sum counter stood out — both chicken and vegetable dim sums were fresh and delicious straight from the pot.”January 2026
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Butter chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Main courses like butter chicken, bread, and pizza were decent but fairly ordinary.”
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Normandy oysters Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Normandy oysters were 50/50.”
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Pizza Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Main courses like butter chicken, bread, and pizza were decent but fairly ordinary.”
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Drinks 1
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Cola with lemon Net +1
“Unlimited cola with lemon was included, which was refreshing.”
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“Unlimited cola with lemon was included, which was refreshing.”January 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Clams Net −1
“The same exact thing happened with all kinds of other seafoods! Lobster, scallops, clams… it’s as if the servers are trained to make you feel uncomfortable to ask for more.”
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“The same exact thing happened with all kinds of other seafoods! Lobster, scallops, clams… it’s as if the servers are trained to make you feel uncomfortable to ask for more.”March 2024
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Duck and chicken bbq Net −1
“While the duck and chicken BBQ felt slightly cold and less fresh compared to other items, it didn’t take away much from the overall experience.”
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“While the duck and chicken BBQ felt slightly cold and less fresh compared to other items, it didn’t take away much from the overall experience.”January 2026
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Paella Net −1
“The paella was tasteless 🤣”
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“The paella was tasteless 🤣”February 2025
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Salmon sashimi Net −1
“My biggest disappointment was the seafood section. Waiting in line to be served by staff behind glass, I received a small selection of a few prawns, two cuts of salmon sashimi, and two cuts of tuna sashimi. Requesting more felt like an imposition, which was somewhat embarrassing and off-putting. The quality of the seafood left much to be desired, with dry fish and sashimi lacking in flavour.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My biggest disappointment was the seafood section. Waiting in line to be served by staff behind glass, I received a small selection of a few prawns, two cuts of salmon sashimi, and two cuts of tuna sashimi. Requesting more felt like an imposition, which was somewhat embarrassing and off-putting. The quality of the seafood left much to be desired, with dry fish and sashimi lacking in flavour.”October 2023
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Scallops Net −1
“The same exact thing happened with all kinds of other seafoods! Lobster, scallops, clams… it’s as if the servers are trained to make you feel uncomfortable to ask for more.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The same exact thing happened with all kinds of other seafoods! Lobster, scallops, clams… it’s as if the servers are trained to make you feel uncomfortable to ask for more.”March 2024
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Tuna sashimi Net −1
“My biggest disappointment was the seafood section. Waiting in line to be served by staff behind glass, I received a small selection of a few prawns, two cuts of salmon sashimi, and two cuts of tuna sashimi. Requesting more felt like an imposition, which was somewhat embarrassing and off-putting. The quality of the seafood left much to be desired, with dry fish and sashimi lacking in flavour.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My biggest disappointment was the seafood section. Waiting in line to be served by staff behind glass, I received a small selection of a few prawns, two cuts of salmon sashimi, and two cuts of tuna sashimi. Requesting more felt like an imposition, which was somewhat embarrassing and off-putting. The quality of the seafood left much to be desired, with dry fish and sashimi lacking in flavour.”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book early. Choose an early booking if possible; one visitor said the restaurant became extremely busy around 20:00.
Reserve ahead. Make a reservation and arrive early if you want time to explore the counters or take photos before the room fills.
Follow directions. Use Google Maps carefully because Atlantis has multiple entrances and can be confusing on a first visit.
Check themes. Look up the evening’s theme before booking, since the cuisine focus changes and seafood is often a particular strength.
Expect noise. For conversation, avoid party-style brunches or the busiest periods; reviews describe loud music and a lively crowd.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Level, West Tower, Atlantis
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Crowding
Peak periods can become chaotic, with packed stations, messy tables and service staff under heavy pressure.
Food temperature
Some visits reported dishes that were barely warm, while one recent review mentioned undercooked food.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews raised concerns about children touching desserts with bare hands and inconsistent cleanliness around self-service stations.
Variable seafood
Lobster and oysters were not consistently well received; one reviewer found the lobster clearly frozen and the oysters uneven.
Loud atmosphere
Brunches and busy evenings can be noisy, making conversation difficult and giving the room a party-like feel.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
298 AED
all you can eat buffet
“All you can eat buffet and soft Drinks are included , the price :298 AED about 90$US”Google review · February 2026
99 AED/person
free drinks refills
“For 99 AED/person free drinks refills including alcoholic drinks”Google review · September 2023
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The Bottom Line
Saffron is a large hotel buffet on Palm Jumeirah, inside Atlantis The Palm, where the main appeal is being able to sample many cuisines in one meal. Dinner can include sushi, sashimi, oysters, prawns, roast meats and live noodle dishes, while breakfast brings fresh-to-cook omelettes and a substantial pastry spread. The dessert counter is a standout, with cakes, mousses, tarts, candies and syrups.
Seafood is often the strongest reason to book. Several reviews praise oysters, crab, prawns and sushi, and one seafood-night reviewer particularly enjoyed freshly shucked oysters and grilled prawns. Quality is not completely consistent, though: another guest found the lobster frozen, while others reported cold or under-seasoned dishes.
The atmosphere is lively rather than hushed. Brunches can become party-like, and peak dinner periods may mean crowded stations, messy tables and slower service. Hygiene around self-service desserts was also a concern in some reviews, so expectations matter.
Reserve ahead and aim for an early arrival, especially on busy theme nights. Free valet parking helps, but Atlantis has several entrances, so follow directions carefully. Customer-reported buffet prices include AED 255 for an international buffet and 298 AED for an all-you-can-eat buffet with soft drinks included.