Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as welcoming, helpful and attentive, including during team meals and birthday arrangements.
Seafarers Bar & kitchen
Dubai Industrial City
Seafarers Bar & Kitchen is a relaxed restaurant and bar in Dubai Industrial City, known as a useful break spot for JAFZA workers and seafarers. You can settle in for dishes such as chicken biryani, have a drink, or use the free pool table with colleagues and friends.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
689 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Free pool
The pool table is a genuine draw for groups, and several reviews say billiards or snooker is free to use.
Food choices
Customers mention well-liked chicken biryani, burgers, wings, pizza, butter chicken and chocolate fondant.
Large seating
There is ample room across indoor seating, outdoor tables, a bar counter and space for team gatherings.
Drink selection
The bar has a broad alcoholic-drink selection, including beer, wine and spirits mentioned by customers.
Parking
Parking is available, and one review describes the site as having ample parking for diners and groups.
What to Eat at Seafarers Bar & kitchen How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Seafarers Bar & kitchen, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Seafarers Bar & kitchen got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Biryani Net +2
“Vijay and chef kushal made us very nice biryani. We loved it nice experience in seafarer bar and kitchen.”
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“Vijay and chef kushal made us very nice biryani. We loved it nice experience in seafarer bar and kitchen.”August 2025
“Biryani was so delicious thanks once again Vijay.”May 2024
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Chicken wings Net +2
“Nice place for seamen to spend their time fish and chip and chicken wings was amazing.”
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“Nice place for seamen to spend their time fish and chip and chicken wings was amazing.”July 2024
“I love the chicken wings, chips with chicken, pizza and the fries we ordered.”October 2024
Honorable mentions (12)
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Good product: Butter chicken.”
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“Good product: Butter chicken.”March 2024
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Then I have order chicken biryani.it was fantastic.”
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“Then I have order chicken biryani.it was fantastic.”May 2024
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Chicken curry Net +1
“Chicken fajitas, chicken curry and salads are nice to have also.”
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“Chicken fajitas, chicken curry and salads are nice to have also.”February 2023
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Chicken peri peri Net +1
“Chicken Peri Peri : Taste was really nice and portion is big. Though i can feel the prices were on higher side.”
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“Chicken Peri Peri : Taste was really nice and portion is big. Though i can feel the prices were on higher side.”July 2020
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Chips with chicken Net +1
“I love the chicken wings, chips with chicken, pizza and the fries we ordered.”
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“I love the chicken wings, chips with chicken, pizza and the fries we ordered.”October 2024
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“We had a chocolate fondant which was very good.”
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“We had a chocolate fondant which was very good.”June 2026
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Fish and chips Net +1
“Nice place for seamen to spend their time fish and chip and chicken wings was amazing.”
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“Nice place for seamen to spend their time fish and chip and chicken wings was amazing.”July 2024
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Fries Net +1
“I love the chicken wings, chips with chicken, pizza and the fries we ordered.”
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“I love the chicken wings, chips with chicken, pizza and the fries we ordered.”October 2024
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Nasi goreng Net +1
“Nasi Goreng : Really amazing should try it once.”
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“Nasi Goreng : Really amazing should try it once.”July 2020
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Peri peri chicken without souce on top Net +1
“This time tried peri peri chicken without souce on top, it was great in taste.”
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“This time tried peri peri chicken without souce on top, it was great in taste.”July 2022
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Ribeye steak combo Net +1
“I had the Ribeye steak combo with 2 glass red wine. Everything on the table was just amazing. The steak, sides also the wine was amazing as well.”
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“I had the Ribeye steak combo with 2 glass red wine. Everything on the table was just amazing. The steak, sides also the wine was amazing as well.”May 2024
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Veg fajitas Net +1
“Tried veg fajitas yesterday and orange juice! Both were incredibly good... Def coming back for the same order soon.”
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“Tried veg fajitas yesterday and orange juice! Both were incredibly good... Def coming back for the same order soon.”December 2018
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Beer Net +1
“Food is yummy, good beer.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is yummy, good beer.”August 2024
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Orange juice Net +1
“Tried veg fajitas yesterday and orange juice! Both were incredibly good... Def coming back for the same order soon.”
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“Tried veg fajitas yesterday and orange juice! Both were incredibly good... Def coming back for the same order soon.”December 2018
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Red wine Net +1
“I had the Ribeye steak combo with 2 glass red wine. Everything on the table was just amazing. The steak, sides also the wine was amazing as well.”
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“I had the Ribeye steak combo with 2 glass red wine. Everything on the table was just amazing. The steak, sides also the wine was amazing as well.”May 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken bbq Net −1
“Chicken BBQ : Which comes with fries but chicken wings i really felt not at all tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken BBQ : Which comes with fries but chicken wings i really felt not at all tasty.”July 2020
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Chicken wrap Net −1
“Chicken Wrap : No taste no flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken Wrap : No taste no flavor.”July 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Try biryani. Chicken biryani is one of the clearest repeat recommendations, with customers calling it fantastic and delicious.
Ask discount. If you work inside JAFZA, ask whether the 20% employee discount applies to your bill.
Visit weekdays. For a quieter meal, consider a weekday visit; one review says Thursdays can be fully crowded while weekdays are less busy.
Use indoor seating. Choose an indoor table during hotter weather, since the outdoor area can be very hot.
Allow extra time. Build in time for terminal and duty-free security procedures before you reach the bar.
Play pool. Bring friends and use the pool table as part of the visit; reviews describe it as free and a strong reason to linger.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Duty Free Dubai Ports Building, road 551
Mena Jabal Ali - Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Some diners found the food expensive, with one comparing the pricing to European countries and another finding cheaper fish and chips elsewhere.
Security delays
Access through the terminal and duty-free area can involve tight security and extensive procedures before reaching the restaurant.
Hot outdoors
Outdoor seating can be uncomfortable in Dubai’s hotter months; one review specifically found the outside temperature very hot.
Limited menu
A review describes the food variety as limited, which may matter if your group wants a wide range of choices.
Inconsistent dishes
Although several dishes receive praise, one diner found the chicken wings and chicken wrap disappointing.
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The Bottom Line
Seafarers Bar & Kitchen is a practical Dubai Industrial City stop for JAFZA workers, seafarers and colleagues who want food, drinks and somewhere to unwind without leaving the area. Customers come for lunch, post-work drinks, team dinners and small celebrations. The free pool table gives groups something to do beyond eating, while indoor, outdoor and bar-counter seating make the venue flexible for different kinds of visits.
Food feedback is strongest around specific dishes rather than a uniformly broad menu. Chicken biryani is mentioned several times, alongside burgers, chicken wings, pizza, butter chicken, Nasi Goreng, ribeye steak and chocolate fondant. Drinks include beer, wine and spirits, and reviews describe a good choice of alcoholic options.
Service is a consistent bright spot, with staff described as friendly, attentive and accommodating. There is parking, but reaching the venue may take patience because some visitors pass through terminal and duty-free security. Outdoor seating can be uncomfortable in hot weather, so indoor seating is the safer choice in summer.
Prices divide opinion: some call the food affordable, while others compare it to European pricing; a 500ml water bottle was reported at AED 15. JAFZA employees may be eligible for a 20% menu discount, and weekdays are generally quieter than Thursdays.