Fresh sushi
Sushi and sashimi are repeatedly praised for freshness and quality, with crispy spicy salmon and tuna singled out as standouts.
Salmontini
Al Barsha
Salmontini is an upscale seafood and sushi restaurant in Al Barsha, known in reviews for fresh sushi and in-house smoked salmon. It is temporarily closed while relocating within Mall of the Emirates, with the same team and cuisine planned for the new setting at Kempinski Hotel.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
806 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smoked salmon
The smoked salmon is a major draw, with one diner calling it the freshest they had tried.
Ski view
Window-facing tables can overlook Ski Dubai, adding a distinctive backdrop to meals at the mall.
Attentive service
Many diners describe the service as attentive and professional, with staff helping guests choose dishes and accommodating families.
Wider menu
The menu also works for mixed groups: reviewers enjoyed steak, salmon, pesto pasta, black cod and desserts.
Quiet setting
Reviews describe a calm, stylish and comfortable room suited to relaxed meals, family gatherings and solo occasions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book windows. Ask for a window table if you want the Ski Dubai view; not every table faces the slopes.
Try Tuesdays. Come hungry on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for the reported AED 210 unlimited-sushi deal.
Choose sushi. If sushi is your priority, focus on it: reviewers specifically praised seaweed salad, spicy crispy salmon and tuna.
Plan around closure. Check the restaurant’s current status before visiting, as the business says it is temporarily closed during relocation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Salmontini, Mall of The Emirates - E11 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
One couple reported a forgotten order, a further 30-minute wait and no apology despite the restaurant being half empty.
Value concerns
Several diners felt the food did not justify the price, including a late lunch where the veal escalope was strongly criticised.
Mixed dishes
The sushi receives occasional criticism: one diner found four of seven maki types very bland, while another found excessive rice.
Older interior
A reviewer found the interior dated and the combination of Japanese, Lebanese and French influences unfocused.
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The Bottom Line
Salmontini is a seafood and sushi restaurant in Al Barsha whose strongest reputation is for salmon-led dishes. Reviews particularly point to fresh sushi, sashimi, smoked salmon and crispy spicy salmon, while diners who want something beyond Japanese food have also enjoyed steak, pesto pasta and black cod. The setting is calm and polished, and tables overlooking Ski Dubai give the Mall of the Emirates location its most distinctive feature.
A window table is worth requesting if the view matters. Families have also found the staff accommodating; one review describes colouring being brought for a six-year-old while the adults ate. There is useful value on the reported unlimited-sushi offer: one diner paid AED 210 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
At other times, pricing is less clear-cut. Some guests considered the food worthwhile, while others felt dishes such as veal escalope or a mixed maki platter did not justify the bill. Sushi quality also appears more consistent than every item on the broader menu.
The important practical point is timing: Salmontini is currently temporarily closed while relocating within Mall of the Emirates to a new setting at Kempinski Hotel. Check that it has reopened before making the trip.