Fresh Seafood
Customers repeatedly describe the fish, prawns, shrimp, crab and calamari as fresh and well cooked.
Al Karama
Sallet Al Sayad is a seafood restaurant in Al Karama where you can choose fresh fish and have it grilled or seasoned to your preference. Reviews particularly highlight grilled hamour, shrimp, warm Arabic bread and a relaxed family atmosphere, with convenient parking reported outside the restaurant.
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Customers repeatedly describe the fish, prawns, shrimp, crab and calamari as fresh and well cooked.
Grilled hamour is a standout order, praised for its freshness, seasoning and careful cooking.
Several diners say freshly prepared dishes arrived quickly, including during busy group meals.
Staff explain the available seafood and help diners choose dishes and cooking preferences.
Reviews describe a calm, welcoming family setting with warm lighting, comfortable seating and slow music.
Warm Arabic bread and complimentary vegetables are recurring details that add value before the seafood arrives.
Multiple reviews mention convenient parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant.
One review notes clean bathrooms upstairs and a prayer area, alongside a clean, comfortable dining room.
These items at Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant مطعم سلة الصياد للمأكولات البحرية got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“- 2 Grilled Shrimps – Perfectly cooked with a smoky, char-grilled flavor.”
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“- 2 Grilled Shrimps – Perfectly cooked with a smoky, char-grilled flavor.”December 2024
“I tried the whole fish, 5 prawns, hummus, rice. They gave the vegetables and bread for free in the meal. Fresh, value for money, tasty seafood that is right opposite the Dubai Frame.”
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“I tried the whole fish, 5 prawns, hummus, rice. They gave the vegetables and bread for free in the meal. Fresh, value for money, tasty seafood that is right opposite the Dubai Frame.”February 2026
“The appetizer platter with five different options was delicious, and the sauces were rich.”
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“The appetizer platter with five different options was delicious, and the sauces were rich.”July 2025
“Exceptional seafood restaurant, must try. Shrimps, crab and fish were extremely fresh taste and all were grilled to perfection.”
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“Exceptional seafood restaurant, must try. Shrimps, crab and fish were extremely fresh taste and all were grilled to perfection.”February 2026
“Food was sensational. Very sweet team as well. Some of the best crabs I’ve ever had and their house seasoning on the red snapper was to die for.”
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“Food was sensational. Very sweet team as well. Some of the best crabs I’ve ever had and their house seasoning on the red snapper was to die for.”December 2025
“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”May 2026
“The fried calamari and grilled shrimp were definitely the highlights of the evening—both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and a big hit with everyone at the table.”
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“The fried calamari and grilled shrimp were definitely the highlights of the evening—both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and a big hit with everyone at the table.”March 2026
“The food arrived quickly and exceeded expectations. We enjoyed the mussels 10/10!, fried and grilled shrimp, and grilled hamoor with both red and lemon sauces (split half and half).”
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“The food arrived quickly and exceeded expectations. We enjoyed the mussels 10/10!, fried and grilled shrimp, and grilled hamoor with both red and lemon sauces (split half and half).”July 2025
“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”May 2026
“The food arrived quickly and exceeded expectations. We enjoyed the mussels 10/10!, fried and grilled shrimp, and grilled hamoor with both red and lemon sauces (split half and half).”
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“The food arrived quickly and exceeded expectations. We enjoyed the mussels 10/10!, fried and grilled shrimp, and grilled hamoor with both red and lemon sauces (split half and half).”July 2025
“Came here for dinner. We ordered the hamra red snapper, grilled squid and grilled prawns. The meat from the prawns came out cleanly when peeled, an obvious test of freshness. As good as the food was, the service was equally as excellent. The waiter was friendly and ever ready attending to our questions.”
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“Came here for dinner. We ordered the hamra red snapper, grilled squid and grilled prawns. The meat from the prawns came out cleanly when peeled, an obvious test of freshness. As good as the food was, the service was equally as excellent. The waiter was friendly and ever ready attending to our questions.”November 2024
“We had the grilled fish and grilled shrimps. They were juicy and succulent - well marinated and perfectly grilled.”
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“We had the grilled fish and grilled shrimps. They were juicy and succulent - well marinated and perfectly grilled.”May 2026
“I had an incredible dining experience at this seafood restaurant! The food was absolutely outstanding, and the flavors were truly amazing. I had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, including shrimp, grouper, calamari, mussels, and their seafood soup – all of which were out of this world!”
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“I had an incredible dining experience at this seafood restaurant! The food was absolutely outstanding, and the flavors were truly amazing. I had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, including shrimp, grouper, calamari, mussels, and their seafood soup – all of which were out of this world!”November 2024
“My husband and daughter really liked the hamra red snapper.”
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“My husband and daughter really liked the hamra red snapper.”June 2026
“First time was here and it was simply amazing! Great taste, service and overall experience. Highly recommend Hamur fish on the grill 😍”
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“First time was here and it was simply amazing! Great taste, service and overall experience. Highly recommend Hamur fish on the grill 😍”January 2026
“The fish was nicely grilled and the large prawns were very fresh.”
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“The fish was nicely grilled and the large prawns were very fresh.”January 2026
“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”May 2026
“I ordered the seabass with their house sauce. The meat was SO soft, literally falling apart as I pulled it out. Sauce was not spicy in a way that would ruin your meal nor was it bland, it had the perfect mix of lemon, garlic and.. tanginess? Very tasty”
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“I ordered the seabass with their house sauce. The meat was SO soft, literally falling apart as I pulled it out. Sauce was not spicy in a way that would ruin your meal nor was it bland, it had the perfect mix of lemon, garlic and.. tanginess? Very tasty”July 2026
“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”May 2026
“I had an incredible dining experience at this seafood restaurant! The food was absolutely outstanding, and the flavors were truly amazing. I had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, including shrimp, grouper, calamari, mussels, and their seafood soup – all of which were out of this world!”
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“I had an incredible dining experience at this seafood restaurant! The food was absolutely outstanding, and the flavors were truly amazing. I had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, including shrimp, grouper, calamari, mussels, and their seafood soup – all of which were out of this world!”November 2024
“The Shrimp Fajita was tasty and well-prepared, but the portion size felt small for the price charged.”
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“The Shrimp Fajita was tasty and well-prepared, but the portion size felt small for the price charged.”June 2026
“The squid was spectacular and the sauce they made was over the top good.”
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“The squid was spectacular and the sauce they made was over the top good.”March 2026
“I tried the whole fish, 5 prawns, hummus, rice. They gave the vegetables and bread for free in the meal. Fresh, value for money, tasty seafood that is right opposite the Dubai Frame.”
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“I tried the whole fish, 5 prawns, hummus, rice. They gave the vegetables and bread for free in the meal. Fresh, value for money, tasty seafood that is right opposite the Dubai Frame.”February 2026
“After our meal, we were treated to a steaming cup of authentic Arabic tea, a perfect way to end this incredible dining experience.”
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“After our meal, we were treated to a steaming cup of authentic Arabic tea, a perfect way to end this incredible dining experience.”December 2024
Confirm Price. Ask staff to show the price before confirming a seafood selection, especially when fish is priced by weight.
Choose Grilled. If unsure what to order, consider grilled fish; grilled hamour is repeatedly singled out as a strong choice.
Ask For Spice. If you want heat, confirm how the fish will be marinated or served spicy, since one diner found the order too mild.
Use Front Parking. Driving is practical: diners report plenty of parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant.
Try The Frame. The restaurant is a convenient food stop after Dubai Frame, though one visitor found it not close to the train.
Ask Recommendations. Let the team explain the day’s fresh seafood and suggest a preparation if you are undecided.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Some diners found the bill expensive, with one reporting 602 dirhams for a modest meal for four.
The shrimp fajita portion was considered small for its price, and some diners felt overall portions did not justify the cost.
A few reviews report disappointing fish taste or average dishes despite the stronger feedback elsewhere.
A diner who ordered spicy grilled hamour found it insufficiently spicy and poorly marinated inside.
Although many guests found service fast, one review mentions delays during the meal.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“We paid around 300 AED for the whole meal, which was more than worth it considering the quality and portion sizes”Google review · May 2026
The Bottom Line
Sallet Al Sayad is a seafood restaurant in Al Karama focused on fresh fish and Arabic-style preparations. You can choose seafood and have it cooked to preference; grilled hamour, red snapper, shrimp, calamari and large prawns receive the most useful praise. The house sauces, toum and warm Arabic bread also get specific mentions.
The setting is more comfortable and welcoming than swanky. Reviews describe a calm family atmosphere, warm lighting, clean facilities and attentive service, while several diners say freshly prepared food arrived quickly. Parking directly in front is a practical advantage, and the restaurant works for families or groups sharing dishes.
Pricing is the main point to clarify before ordering. Fish is sold by the kilo, and one guest paid 602 dirhams for a modest meal for four; another reported around 300 AED for a whole meal and considered it good value. That difference suggests checking the weight and total price before confirming your selection.
Food quality is also not perfectly consistent: most reviews praise freshness, but a few found the fish average, overly mild or disappointing. If you are visiting after Dubai Frame, reviews suggest it is worth considering, though it is not near the train.