SAL

Name: SAL
Address: Burj Al Arab - Ground Floor - Jumeira St, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971800323232

Jumeirah

Mediterranean restaurant 0 800 323 232

SAL is a Mediterranean restaurant and beach club in Jumeirah, beside the Burj Al Arab. Guests come for pool days, sunset dining and dishes such as truffle pizza or salt-baked sea bass, with the infinity pool and Gulf views adding to the occasion.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

978 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Sea views

The Gulf-facing setting, Burj Al Arab backdrop and sunsets are the main draw, especially for an evening meal.

Pool days

The saltwater infinity pool has views of the Burj Al Arab, while luxury cabanas provide an air-conditioned break from the heat.

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What to Eat at SAL

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of SAL, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Buratta salad Net +3

“I had a fabulous day at Sal. Absolutely stunning location with the Burj Al Arab backdrop. Service was incredibly attentive throughout the day. The complimentary water bottles in the cool bags were a nice touch. The food (buratta salad and lobster roll) was very tasty and delivered in good time from ordering.”
Truffle pizza Net +3

“They have a lot of options for the vegetarian people too which was great ti accommodate The truffle pizza was amazing and very tasty .”
Fried calamari Net +2

“We tried the fried calamari and it was nice and crispy.”
Octopus carpaccio Net +2

“The octopus carpaccio is highly recommend, as well the the red snapper.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Brownies Net +1

“Cozy restaurant with good food. I loved their truffle pizza - it's definitely worth coming back for. The sea bass carpaccio and brownies were also great. The rest of the food was just fine.”
Chocolate mousse Net +1

“Celebrated our anniversary at SAL, Burj Al Arab – an unforgettable experience! The chocolate mousse is the best you’ll ever have. With stunning views & elegant vibes, every visit feels special.”
Club sandwich Net +1

“Excellent club sandwich, fries and burrata, service very good, little bit pricey but what do you expect at the Burg, staff friendly and attentive”
Desert kakau Net +1

“My favorite was a desert Kakau which consisted of the best vanilla gelato I ever had, combined with crumbs of cocoa and warm chocolate sauce. Definitely too big serving for one person, so plan to share it.”
Eggplant pizza Net +1

“Also, the Fried calamari was perfectly crispy and the Eggplant pizza presented a delightful fusion of flavors.”
Fried squid Net +1

“starters are great, steamed clams, fried squid 5*, weird they offer pizzas, not too great, more for vegetarians.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Liked their paella and lamb chops.”
Lobster roll Net +1

“I had a fabulous day at Sal. Absolutely stunning location with the Burj Al Arab backdrop. Service was incredibly attentive throughout the day. The complimentary water bottles in the cool bags were a nice touch. The food (buratta salad and lobster roll) was very tasty and delivered in good time from ordering.”
Lobster spaghetti Net +1

“We started with a delicate and flavorful seafood soup, followed by a perfectly cooked lobster spaghetti that was both rich and elegant.”
Mango sago Net +1

“If you look for a healthy delicious option go for Mango Sago.”
Milles feuille Net +1

“If you want something more disrupter goes for the Milles Feuille and his amazing vanilla ice cream”
Paella Net +1

“Liked their paella and lamb chops.”
Pistachio dessert Net +1

“But the must try dish that I still drool about is the Pistachio dessert. I am not a fan of pistachio.. Yet, I just had one spoon of this delicious creamy rich ice cream and I was floored!!!”
Pizza with truffle Net +1

“I would definitely recommend the pizza with truffle and the lobster pasta”
Rigatoni Net +1

“The rigatoni was incredible and same goes for the burrata salad.”
Salt baked sea bass Net +1

“We shared the burrata and then had the salt baked sea bass. The presentation was wonderful.”
Sea bass carpaccio Net +1

“Cozy restaurant with good food. I loved their truffle pizza - it's definitely worth coming back for. The sea bass carpaccio and brownies were also great. The rest of the food was just fine.”
Seafood risotto Net +1

“Food was great. Recommend seafood risotto”
Seafood soup Net +1

“We started with a delicate and flavorful seafood soup, followed by a perfectly cooked lobster spaghetti that was both rich and elegant.”
Spinach truffle salad Net +1

“Food was good, spinach truffle salad was amazing.”
Squid carpaccio Net +1

“We ordered squid carpaccio and the calamari, which were decent enough servings with great seasoning.”
Steamed clams Net +1

“starters are great, steamed clams, fried squid 5*, weird they offer pizzas, not too great, more for vegetarians.”
Vanilla ice cream Net +1

“If you want something more disrupter goes for the Milles Feuille and his amazing vanilla ice cream”
Waygu sliders Net +1

“The food was amazing had the waygu sliders and they were a solid 9/10.”
Lobster pasta Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I would definitely recommend the pizza with truffle and the lobster pasta”

Drinks 1

White sangria Net +1

“Tried a bunch of the signature drinks, but my favorite was the white sangria.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Angus beef Net −1

“The mains, angus beef was mediocre, lobster pasta was also not a wow, better at il Borro, chicken empanada was basically a pice of chicken wrapped in a pizza crust not so tasty.”
Chicken empanada Net −1

“The mains, angus beef was mediocre, lobster pasta was also not a wow, better at il Borro, chicken empanada was basically a pice of chicken wrapped in a pizza crust not so tasty.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve early and confirm your timing; the venue can be busy and booking may be needed for gate access.

Arrive early. Come before sunset if you want to combine lunch with golden-hour views and secure a comfortable table.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Burj Al Arab - Ground Floor - Jumeira St

Umm Suqeim Third - Jumeirah 3, Dubai

0 800 323 232

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Common Concerns

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High pricing

The Burj Al Arab setting comes at a premium; one diner felt the 700 AED per-person experience was not worth the cost.

Uneven service

Although many staff reviews are positive, some diners reported discourteous employees or periods when no staff were available.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

700 AED per person

experience

“At 700 AED per person, this experience was absolutely not worth it”

Google review · March 2025

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The Bottom Line

SAL combines a Mediterranean restaurant with a beach-club setting beside the Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah. You can book a meal, spend the day around the saltwater infinity pool, or reserve a luxury cabana with air conditioning. The Gulf outlook and sunset are the strongest reasons to come, especially for a celebration or a relaxed afternoon.

The food has several clear standouts. Reviews praise the truffle pizza, octopus carpaccio, seafood soup, lobster pasta and salt-baked sea bass; the chocolate mousse and pistachio dessert also receive enthusiastic mentions. Vegetarian diners have reported a good range of choices, although one reviewer found the mains less compelling for people who do not eat seafood.

Service is usually warm and attentive, and the team has helped with birthdays, anniversaries and even a proposal. The music is generally lively enough to create atmosphere without drowning out conversation. Outdoor comfort can change with the wind, and service has occasionally been uneven.

Book ahead and confirm your timing, particularly if sunset matters. If you are driving, ask the valet about the buggy transfer. Check pool hours before planning a swim, and budget carefully: one customer reported paying 700 AED per person and felt the experience was poor value.