Ain Dubai views
Outdoor tables offer a direct view of Ain Dubai, making the terrace especially appealing in good weather.
Secret Garden by L'ETO
Bluewaters Island
Secret Garden by L'ETO is an all-day restaurant in Bluewaters Island, suited to breakfast, brunch, coffee and relaxed meals with views of Ain Dubai. Reviews highlight dishes such as ricotta pancakes and pasta, along with a plant-filled setting that works for casual visits or celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
465 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast favourites
Breakfast receives specific praise for ricotta pancakes, oatmeal, perfectly cooked eggs and tasty syrniki.
Strong coffee
Several guests singled out the lattes and coffee, with one buying beans to recreate the drink at home.
Plant-filled setting
The restaurant has natural plants and a calm, elegant atmosphere that suits brunch, reading or unwinding.
Pasta dishes
Pasta is repeatedly described as a standout, including one guest’s comparison to pasta in Italy.
Celebration-friendly
A family used half the café for a first-birthday setup, with staff helping organise permissions and the event.
Well-cooked steak
The flat steak and other meat dishes were praised for quality and careful cooking.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose terrace. Ask for an outdoor table if you want the Ferris wheel view; reviews describe direct views from outside.
Adjust AC. If the dining room feels too cold, ask staff to change the temperature; one review says they can do so.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a reliable starting point, with ricotta pancakes specifically recommended by returning diners.
Check matcha value. If ordering matcha, note that one guest found the 45 AED drink overpriced and too sweet with vanilla syrup.
Visit weekdays. For a quieter meal, consider a weekday: one review found the restaurant calm and quiet then.
Save coffee beans. Coffee fans can ask about taking beans home; multiple guests bought them after enjoying the drinks.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island - Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Price concern
One brunch review found the meal expensive, suggesting ambience may account for part of the bill.
Matcha mismatch
A guest said the 45 AED matcha did not seem ceremonial grade and became overly sweet with vanilla syrup.
Cold AC
One repeat visitor found the air conditioning uncomfortably cold, although staff could adjust the temperature.
Inconsistent visit
A December review reported more than 20 minutes for drinks and food that was returned uneaten.
Interior taste
One visitor did not enjoy the indoor interior personally, preferring the small terrace instead.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
45 AED
matcha
“it was 45 AED (the most expensive matcha) I’ve ever had and it was completely not worth the price”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Secret Garden by L'ETO is an all-day restaurant in Bluewaters Island where breakfast, brunch, coffee and dinner share a leafy, relaxed setting. The terrace faces Ain Dubai, so it is worth asking for an outdoor table when the weather is comfortable. The atmosphere also suits a quiet coffee or reading session rather than only a full meal.
Breakfast is one of the clearest strengths in the reviews. Guests mention ricotta pancakes, apple pancakes, Turkish eggs, hash brown with salmon gravlax and well-cooked eggs. Pasta and steak are also recurring dinner favourites, while desserts include saffron milk cake, cheesecake and a crunchy napoleon.
Coffee gets unusually specific praise: visitors enjoyed the iced latte and flat white, and some bought beans to take home. The restaurant’s plant-filled décor and calm mood work for couples, families and birthday gatherings. One family used half the café for a first-birthday setup, with the venue helping with permissions.
Prices are not universally considered good value, and one brunch guest called the bill a downside. A separate review found a 45 AED matcha disappointing and overly sweet with vanilla syrup. There is also one serious report of slow service and poor food, so expectations should allow for some inconsistency.