Shi Restaurant

Name: Shi Restaurant
Address: Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island - Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143939990

Bluewaters Island

Asian restaurant Closed 04 393 9990

Shi Restaurant is an Asian restaurant on Bluewaters Island, known for its waterfront setting, polished dining room and Cantonese-leaning menu. Reviews particularly highlight the brunch, with sushi, dim sum and Peking duck rolls, as well as the upstairs shisha lounge and views.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

2,163 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Waterfront Views

Indoor, outdoor and upper-floor seating give the meal a strong sea, Marina and Ain Dubai backdrop.

Strong Dim Sum

Dim sum is a standout for some diners, with intense flavours and repeat visits specifically for the selection.

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What to Eat at Shi Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shi Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Brunch Net +3

“The brunch was really good. I was celebrating my birthday today with my friend and the staffs they made it special for us 🥰”
Cocktails Net +3

“The cocktails he served were nothing short of exceptional. Each drink was not only balanced and flavorful but also beautifully presented—very creative and definitely Instagram-worthy.”
Snow crab dumplings Net +2

“The Assorted Dim Sum Platter was beautifully presented, but the flavors were mostly average, except for the Snow Crab, which stood out.”

Honorable mentions (45)

Bergamot mint Net +1

“Non-alcoholic drinks like Passion Citrus and Bergamot Mint complement the menu nicely.”
Black pepper beef Net +1

“The black pepper beef was equally memorable, featuring tender cuts of beef coated in a robust, peppery glaze that delivered just the right amount of heat.”
Black pepper lobster Net +1

“The black pepper lobster was expertly prepared, with the bold, aromatic pepper sauce enhancing rather than overpowering the sweet, succulent lobster meat.”
Black truffle chicken siu mai Net +1

“The brunch menu is especially impressive: high-quality sushi, dim sum (prawn har gau, black truffle chicken siu mai, snow crab dumplings), and standout Peking duck rolls.”
California shushi Net +1

“Excellent food (dim sum, California shushi, edamame, noodles...).”
Cheesecake Net +1

“The desserts are to die for and the cheesecake is a must.”
Cheesecake egg Net +1

“His food suggestions were amazing. You must try the fried Seabass as an appetizer and the cheesecake egg was not only delicious but fun to crack open and eat.”
Chicken dumplings Net +1

“I absolutely loved the duck salad, chicken dumplings, and the prawn dish whose name I sadly can’t remember 🙈 The dessert was delightful too.”
Chicken with black bean paste Net +1

“Had a great dining experience with excellent food and a perfect location to watch the drone show. Highly recommend the spicy edamame, chicken with black bean paste, and the garlic chilli duck.”
Chilean seabass Net +1

“The Chilean seabass paired with spicy tiger prawns, wok-fried wild rice, and bok choy is balanced and aromatic.”
Crème brûlée Net +1

“Desert was also really good my wife had the crème brûlée.”
Crispy duck Net +1

“The sushi was fresh, the crispy duck was full of flavor, and the cocktails were great too.”
Crunchy crab Net +1

“The food was decent. We really enjoyed the crunchy crab and the crunchy duck salad. The Singapore noodles were also nice.”
Crunchy duck salad Net +1

“The food was decent. We really enjoyed the crunchy crab and the crunchy duck salad. The Singapore noodles were also nice.”
Dessert platter Net +1

“Endings are equally satisfying with a dessert platter featuring sorbets and matcha tiramisu, all served with a fresh, outdoor Dubai Marina backdrop.”
Dimsum with chicken sheng jian bao Net +1

“The food is very good, my favourite is their Udon noodles with seafood and DimSum with Chicken Sheng Jian Bao. We even went back there twice during our one-week-vacation for the dimsum.”
Dragon & lychee Net +1

“• Dragon & Lychee 🍹4/5 (it was refreshing but won’t order it again)”
Duck salad Net +1

“I absolutely loved the duck salad, chicken dumplings, and the prawn dish whose name I sadly can’t remember 🙈 The dessert was delightful too.”
Duck spring roll Net +1

“The Duck Spring Roll and salmon tacos were absolutely incredible!”
Dynamite sushi Net +1

“The dim sum were the best, the taste was intense as well as the flavors; the sushi also was tasty, every dish has either 6 or 8 pieces and I especially enjoyed the dynamite sushi.”
Edamame Net +1

“Excellent food (dim sum, California shushi, edamame, noodles...).”
Fried seabass Net +1

“His food suggestions were amazing. You must try the fried Seabass as an appetizer and the cheesecake egg was not only delicious but fun to crack open and eat.”
Garlic chilli duck Net +1

“Had a great dining experience with excellent food and a perfect location to watch the drone show. Highly recommend the spicy edamame, chicken with black bean paste, and the garlic chilli duck.”
Hazelnut & choco profiterole Net +1

“I have to highlight the Salmon Tataki and the Hazelnut & Choco Profiterole, which were the stars of the night. The cream cheese and orange sauce on the Salmon Tataki were sublime, while the Hazelnut & Choco Profiterole was a heavenly dessert, truly satisfying.”
Homemade lamonade Net +1

“I also tried the homemade lamonade, and I loved them!”
Lunch set menu Net +1

“The lunch set menu was really good and great quantity!”
Mango hamachi Net +1

“Would highly recommend the mango hamachi and the nigiri 🍣 platter.”
Nigiri platter Net +1

“Would highly recommend the mango hamachi and the nigiri 🍣 platter.”
Passion citrus Net +1

“Non-alcoholic drinks like Passion Citrus and Bergamot Mint complement the menu nicely.”
Peking duck rolls Net +1

“The brunch menu is especially impressive: high-quality sushi, dim sum (prawn har gau, black truffle chicken siu mai, snow crab dumplings), and standout Peking duck rolls.”
Pistachio fondant Net +1

“• Pistachio Fondant 🥮 5/5 (to die for!)”
Prawn dumplings Net +1

“The prawn dumplings were equally impressive, delicate and bursting with fresh flavor in every bite.”
Prawn har gau Net +1

“The brunch menu is especially impressive: high-quality sushi, dim sum (prawn har gau, black truffle chicken siu mai, snow crab dumplings), and standout Peking duck rolls.”
Sake truffle maki Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious—especially the sake truffle maki and spicy crab roll.”
Salmon tacos Net +1

“The Duck Spring Roll and salmon tacos were absolutely incredible!”
Salmon tataki Net +1

“I have to highlight the Salmon Tataki and the Hazelnut & Choco Profiterole, which were the stars of the night. The cream cheese and orange sauce on the Salmon Tataki were sublime, while the Hazelnut & Choco Profiterole was a heavenly dessert, truly satisfying.”
Sesame toasted prawns Net +1

“The sesame toasted prawns were a standout, perfectly crispy with a delightful nutty flavor that complemented the tender prawns beautifully.”
Singapore noodles Net +1

“The food was decent. We really enjoyed the crunchy crab and the crunchy duck salad. The Singapore noodles were also nice.”
Spicy crab roll Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious—especially the sake truffle maki and spicy crab roll.”
Spicy edamame Net +1

“Had a great dining experience with excellent food and a perfect location to watch the drone show. Highly recommend the spicy edamame, chicken with black bean paste, and the garlic chilli duck.”
Spicy prawns Net +1

“The spicy prawns rounded out our selection perfectly, offering a vibrant kick that showcased the kitchen’s mastery of balancing bold flavors.”
Udon noodles with seafood Net +1

“The food is very good, my favourite is their Udon noodles with seafood and DimSum with Chicken Sheng Jian Bao.”
Assorted dim sum platter Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The Assorted Dim Sum Platter was beautifully presented, but the flavors were mostly average, except for the Snow Crab, which stood out.”
Dynamite rolls Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Dynamite rolls - 5 out of 10”
Soft shell crab Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Soft shell crab - 5 out of 10”

Drinks 1

Passion fruit mojito Net +1

“🍹 The Passion Fruit Mojito was refreshing and really enjoyable.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Lamb chop Net −1

“I also found the Lamb Chop a bit on the sweet side, which didn’t blend well with the meat in my opinion.”
Peking duck Net −1

“Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the Peking Duck (AED 455) as much as I hoped. Some parts of the meat taste raw, and it wasn’t as tender as expected, though the skin was perfectly crispy and flavorful.”
Sake roll Net −1

“sake roll was too much rice, Dessert was nothing special!”
Sweet and sour chicken Net −1

“Starter was okay the sweet and sour chicken main course was bad! Its doesnt taste good and who put mango,kiwi and strawberry on the main course? 🤣 terrible combination its taste like chicken dessert And you need to order rice on the side with it you can’t hardly eat it!”
Vegetable miso soup Net −1

“Ordered vegetable miso soup - 3 out of 10”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Reserve in advance for evening visits, as one repeat diner found the restaurant quite full at night.

Check Upstairs. Ask about second-floor seating before booking: it comes with a reported minimum spend of €400.

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Practical details

Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island - Dubai

Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai

04 393 9990

Mon	1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tue	1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wed	1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thu	1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat	1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sun	1:00 PM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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High Prices

Multiple diners consider the pricing above average or difficult to justify against the food experience.

Sushi Balance

One diner found the buttery sushi sauce so dominant that it hid the salmon, fruit and vegetables.

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The Bottom Line

Shi Restaurant is a polished Asian dining venue on Bluewaters Island, with indoor, outdoor and upper-floor tables looking towards the sea, Marina skyline and Ain Dubai. It suits a special dinner, a social brunch or drinks with a view rather than a quick, low-cost meal. The menu includes sushi, dim sum, duck dishes and modern Chinese-Japanese plates.

Brunch is one of the clearest draws, with reviews praising fresh sushi, prawn har gau, black truffle chicken siu mai, snow crab dumplings and Peking duck rolls. Dim sum also has a loyal following: one visitor returned twice during a week-long holiday for it. The duck salad, Udon noodles with seafood, cocktails and desserts—particularly the cheesecake and pistachio fondant—are useful picks from the reviews.

Vegan and vegetarian diners report dedicated or plentiful options. The setting is a major part of the experience, and the upstairs lounge adds shisha and city views. Valet parking is available, with one review noting validation for up to three hours.

Prices are high, and food quality is not perfectly consistent: some diners found sushi, dim sum or wagyu disappointing, while others described exceptional freshness and presentation. Check the second-floor minimum spend before booking, reserve evenings ahead, and note that the music can be loud and upbeat.