Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant مطعم سلة الصياد للمأكولات البحرية

Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant مطعم سلة الصياد للمأكولات البحرية

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.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
16,223 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Seafood

Customers repeatedly describe the fish, prawns, shrimp, crab and calamari as fresh and well cooked.

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Grilled Hamour

Grilled hamour is a standout order, praised for its freshness, seasoning and careful cooking.

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What to Eat at Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant مطعم سلة الصياد للمأكولات البحرية

These items at Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant مطعم سلة الصياد للمأكولات البحرية got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. 2 Grilled shrimps Net +1
    “- 2 Grilled Shrimps – Perfectly cooked with a smoky, char-grilled flavor.”
  2. 5 Prawns Net +1
    “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.”
  3. Appetizer platter Net +1
    “The appetizer platter with five different options was delicious, and the sauces were rich.”
  4. Crab Net +1
    “Exceptional seafood restaurant, must try. Shrimps, crab and fish were extremely fresh taste and all were grilled to perfection.”
  5. Crabs Net +1
    “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.”
  6. Fattoush salad Net +1
    “We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
  7. Fried calamari Net +1
    “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.”
  8. Fried shrimp Net +1
    “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).”
  9. Giant prawns Net +1
    “We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
  10. Grilled hamoor Net +1
    “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).”
Honorable mentions (13)
  1. Grilled prawns Net +1
    “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.”
  2. Grilled shrimps Net +1
    “We had the grilled fish and grilled shrimps. They were juicy and succulent - well marinated and perfectly grilled.”
  3. Grouper Net +1
    “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!”
  4. Hamra red snapper Net +1
    “My husband and daughter really liked the hamra red snapper.”
  5. Hamur fish Net +1
    “First time was here and it was simply amazing! Great taste, service and overall experience. Highly recommend Hamur fish on the grill 😍”
  6. Large prawns Net +1
    “The fish was nicely grilled and the large prawns were very fresh.”
  7. Octopus Net +1
    “We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
  8. Seabass with their house sauce Net +1
    “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”
  9. Seabream Net +1
    “We ordered Fattoush salad, octopus, seabream, and giant prawns — everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious.”
  10. Seafood soup Net +1
    “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!”
  11. Shrimp fajita Net +1
    “The Shrimp Fajita was tasty and well-prepared, but the portion size felt small for the price charged.”
  12. Squid Net +1
    “The squid was spectacular and the sauce they made was over the top good.”
  13. Whole fish Net +1
    “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.”

Drinks 1

  1. Authentic arabic tea Net +1
    “After our meal, we were treated to a steaming cup of authentic Arabic tea, a perfect way to end this incredible dining experience.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm Price. Ask staff to show the price before confirming a seafood selection, especially when fish is priced by weight.

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Choose Grilled. If unsure what to order, consider grilled fish; grilled hamour is repeatedly singled out as a strong choice.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bin Abdulah - AL Shafar building - 46 47C Street
Al Karama, Dubai
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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High Prices

Some diners found the bill expensive, with one reporting 602 dirhams for a modest meal for four.

Small Portions

The shrimp fajita portion was considered small for its price, and some diners felt overall portions did not justify the cost.

Customer-reported prices

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

around 300 AED

whole meal

“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
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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.

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