Creative cocktails
The menu is playful and innovative, with carefully balanced cocktails and classics available on request.
Salmon Guru Dubai
Business Bay
Salmon Guru is a lively cocktail bar in Business Bay where inventive drinks, bold interior design and DJ-led evenings set the tone. Reviews point to the creative cocktail menu and dishes such as the short rib Bao bun as strong reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
409 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Striking interior
The highly conceptual décor, unusual glassware and lighting give the bar a distinctive visual identity.
Lively music
The changing music and DJ sets make it a strong choice for an energetic night out or dancing.
Short rib Bao
The short rib Bao bun is a standout dish, with one reviewer calling it the best they had in Dubai.
Business lunch
The business lunch combines two starters, a main, dessert and a glass of wine for AED 100.
Friendly service
Several reviews describe the team as welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable about the drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve for evening visits, as one review says the bar becomes busy and reservations are needed.
Go midweek. Try midweek if you want more room and easier conversation; a reviewer found it comfortable when not busy.
Expect volume. Choose another setting for a quiet catch-up: the music can be too loud for conversation.
Try lunch. For daytime value, ask about the business lunch: it includes two starters, a main, dessert and house wine for AED 100.
Use valet. Valet parking was reported as available and free, with restaurant validation.
Check billing. Review the bill before paying, particularly for larger groups, because guests have reported charging discrepancies.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Opus by Omniyat - 803 Al A'amal St
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Mad Bunny
A recommended cocktail for guests who prefer sweeter drinks.
French Night
A themed evening mentioned for its drinks, bar bites, music and attentive hospitality.
Tuesday ladies night
A reviewer highlighted this weekly offer as good value with an energetic crowd.
Kiss Me Now
A named cocktail tried during the business lunch visit.
Ultramarino & Tonico Sprenger
Two cocktails singled out as personal favourites by a reviewer.
Common Concerns
Loud music
Music can be loud enough to make conversation difficult, especially during busy evenings.
Crowded seating
The compact room, small tables and tightly packed seating can feel uncomfortable when the bar is busy.
Service lapses
Some guests reported inattentive or rude service, including delayed attention and a missed order in a group of ten.
Small portions
One large-group booking review found the portions small and the food less impressive than the presentation.
Bill checks
A reviewer advised checking the bill, while another reported being charged for more guests than attended.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 100
business lunch offer
“recently tried the business lunch offer and I was blown away by the value for money! For just AED 100, you get a choice of two starters, one main course, dessert, and even a glass of wine”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Salmon Guru is a cocktail-led bar in Business Bay built around inventive drinks, striking décor and a lively soundtrack. The menu is playful and mixology is the main draw; reviewers also mention classics made on request, the sweet Mad Bunny and a well-prepared Michelada. It suits drinks, dancing and energetic evenings more than a quiet conversation.
There is food beyond the bar snacks. The short rib Bao bun, chips and dip, edamame, ceviche and desserts all receive positive mentions, although one large-group booking found portions small and flavours underwhelming. The business lunch is a notable daytime option: for AED 100, reviews describe two starters, one main, dessert and a glass of wine.
The room is compact, with small tables and closely packed seating. Friday and full-night crowds can make it uncomfortable, while loud music may limit conversation. Booking ahead for evenings and trying midweek should make the visit easier.
Valet parking has been reported as free with restaurant validation. Service is often described as friendly and knowledgeable, but a few guests reported rudeness, missed or incorrect orders, and billing problems, so check the final bill before paying.