Terrace Views
The rooftop terrace frames Dubai Marina’s skyscrapers and is especially appealing after sunset.
Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar
Dubai Marina
Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar is a restaurant, lounge and bar in Dubai Marina, with an open-air terrace overlooking the Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Arabian Gulf. Reviews point to sushi such as maki furai, well-made cocktails and DJ-led evenings, with shisha also available.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,430 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good Salmon
The salmon is a dependable choice; one diner found it tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked.
DJ Atmosphere
The DJ-led setting keeps the lounge lively while still leaving room for conversation.
Attentive Service
Several diners describe service as attentive and professional from arrival through the meal.
Brunch Format
The evening brunch is generous, with food continuing to arrive and an all-you-can-drink option mentioned by diners.
Family Friendly
A celebration group with children found the menu accommodating for them as well.
What to Eat at Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar 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 Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar, 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 Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Beef tartare Net +1
“The food was absolutely fantastic — we tried the sushi, beef tartare, and tuna tartare, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“The food was absolutely fantastic — we tried the sushi, beef tartare, and tuna tartare, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”October 2025
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Blueberry cheesecake Net +1
“To finish, I enjoyed the blueberry cheesecake, which was the perfect sweet ending, creamy, rich, and not overly heavy.”
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“To finish, I enjoyed the blueberry cheesecake, which was the perfect sweet ending, creamy, rich, and not overly heavy.”February 2026
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Braised wagyu short rib Net +1
“The main course we got was equally good - the braised wagyu short rib and salmon was cooked to perfection and loooved the glazed aborigine !”
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“The main course we got was equally good - the braised wagyu short rib and salmon was cooked to perfection and loooved the glazed aborigine !”April 2025
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Chili chicken Net +1
“The food was amazing, I had the Chili Chicken and it was full of flavor.”
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“The food was amazing, I had the Chili Chicken and it was full of flavor.”June 2023
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Cosmopolitan Net +1
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”
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Review excerpts
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”January 2026
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Creamy burrata salad Net +1
“The waiter was super friendly (Adnan) and the food kept coming ( if u order the evening brunch u better be hungry 😅) my favorite starters were tuna tartar, creamy burrata salad and endive salad !”
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“The waiter was super friendly (Adnan) and the food kept coming ( if u order the evening brunch u better be hungry 😅) my favorite starters were tuna tartar, creamy burrata salad and endive salad !”April 2025
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Crunchy shrimp sushi Net +1
“The mocktails were refreshing we also had a crunchy shrimp sushi which was delicious.”
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“The mocktails were refreshing we also had a crunchy shrimp sushi which was delicious.”June 2024
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Edamame Net +1
“The sushi and Edamame were delicious as for the drinks, my friends did not like them.”
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Review excerpts
“The sushi and Edamame were delicious as for the drinks, my friends did not like them.”February 2024
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Endive salad Net +1
“The waiter was super friendly (Adnan) and the food kept coming ( if u order the evening brunch u better be hungry 😅) my favorite starters were tuna tartar, creamy burrata salad and endive salad !”
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Review excerpts
“The waiter was super friendly (Adnan) and the food kept coming ( if u order the evening brunch u better be hungry 😅) my favorite starters were tuna tartar, creamy burrata salad and endive salad !”April 2025
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Glazed aborigine Net +1
“The main course we got was equally good - the braised wagyu short rib and salmon was cooked to perfection and loooved the glazed aborigine !”
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Review excerpts
“The main course we got was equally good - the braised wagyu short rib and salmon was cooked to perfection and loooved the glazed aborigine !”April 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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La fiesta menu Net +1
“we booked for 3 on a Sunday night and ordered from the La Fiesta Menu... each of the 3 course were fantastic.”
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Review excerpts
“we booked for 3 on a Sunday night and ordered from the La Fiesta Menu... each of the 3 course were fantastic.”November 2025
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Maki furai sushi Net +1
“Great view, delicious food (Maki furai sushi) and excellent service with Crizel Highly recommended!”
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“Great view, delicious food (Maki furai sushi) and excellent service with Crizel Highly recommended!”February 2026
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Maki salmon Net +1
“I recommend the maki salmon and the peach cocktail.”
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“I recommend the maki salmon and the peach cocktail.”September 2024
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Mini ceviche Net +1
“Mini Ceviche 100/10 so fresh like it almost melts in your mouth.”
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“Mini Ceviche 100/10 so fresh like it almost melts in your mouth.”January 2026
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Mini tacos shrimp Net +1
“Mini Tacos Shrimp 9.5/10 coz I like ceviche more”
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“Mini Tacos Shrimp 9.5/10 coz I like ceviche more”January 2026
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Passion fruit mousse Net +1
“Passion Fruit Mousse - 9/10 it was amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Passion Fruit Mousse - 9/10 it was amazing”January 2026
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Short rib adobo glaze with sweet corn purée Net +1
“Short rib Adobo glaze with Sweet corn purée - 9.5/10 perfect balance of sweet and savory”
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“Short rib Adobo glaze with Sweet corn purée - 9.5/10 perfect balance of sweet and savory”January 2026
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Sushi platter Net +1
“The sushi platter and truffle fries were particular standouts.”
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“The sushi platter and truffle fries were particular standouts.”December 2024
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Thai smash Net +1
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”
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Review excerpts
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”January 2026
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Tres leches Net +1
“Tres Leches - 1000000/10 not too sweet but perfect for my palate”
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“Tres Leches - 1000000/10 not too sweet but perfect for my palate”January 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“The sushi platter and truffle fries were particular standouts.”
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Review excerpts
“The sushi platter and truffle fries were particular standouts.”December 2024
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Tuna tartar Net +1
“The waiter was super friendly (Adnan) and the food kept coming ( if u order the evening brunch u better be hungry 😅) my favorite starters were tuna tartar, creamy burrata salad and endive salad !”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The waiter was super friendly (Adnan) and the food kept coming ( if u order the evening brunch u better be hungry 😅) my favorite starters were tuna tartar, creamy burrata salad and endive salad !”April 2025
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Tuna tartare Net +1
“The food was absolutely fantastic — we tried the sushi, beef tartare, and tuna tartare, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely fantastic — we tried the sushi, beef tartare, and tuna tartare, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”October 2025
Drinks 6
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Garnet cocktail Net +1
“I came on my mother's birthday and toasted her 'love & loyalty' with the tasty Garnet cocktail from the Birthstones Signature collection.”
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“I came on my mother's birthday and toasted her 'love & loyalty' with the tasty Garnet cocktail from the Birthstones Signature collection.”January 2020
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Margarita Net +1
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”January 2026
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Peach cocktail Net +1
“I recommend the maki salmon and the peach cocktail.”
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Review excerpts
“I recommend the maki salmon and the peach cocktail.”September 2024
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Sangria #2 Net +1
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”
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Review excerpts
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”January 2026
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Siddharta signature cocktail Net +1
“The Siddharta signature cocktail was a must-try!”
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Review excerpts
“The Siddharta signature cocktail was a must-try!”December 2024
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White wine Net +1
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“DRINKS: Everything is 10/10 White Wine Cosmopolitan Margarita Thai Smash Sangria #2”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance if the view matters; one review says booking is required for a good location.
Check Dress. Plan for smart casual clothing; one diner specifically reported no beachwear, flip-flops or men’s shorts.
Try Sundays. Ask whether the Sunday La Fiesta offer is running: a review describes three courses with two hours of overflowing drinks.
Use Valet. If you are driving, valet parking is available according to a recent diner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grosvenor House Dubai - Al Emreef St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Common Concerns
Table Requests
Even with a reservation, one anniversary group struggled to get a desirable table.
Dessert Shortage
One company party was promised chocolate cake but never received it despite asking several times.
Drink Hit-or-Miss
At one ladies’ night, the food and setting landed better than the drinks for some guests.
Upselling
One diner felt pressured to order starters, shisha and the costlier truffle fries.
Shisha Cost
A review specifically objected to paying 175 AED for a standard shisha.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
175 AED
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“g 175 AED for a standard-shisha (joke!)”Google review · April 2022
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The Bottom Line
Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar combines dinner, cocktails and a DJ-led rooftop setting in Dubai Marina. The main draw is the terrace view over the Marina skyline, with the Palm Jumeirah and Arabian Gulf also mentioned in the venue description. It suits a sunset drink, a lively dinner with friends or a special evening where the surroundings matter as much as the plate.
Food reviews point to maki furai sushi, crunchy shrimp sushi, salmon and well-presented three-course meals. Cocktails receive strong marks overall, while shisha is available in designated areas. The evening brunch is another substantial option: diners describe food that keeps arriving, with an all-you-can-drink format on some occasions.
Music can be energetic, including DJ sets and occasional entertainment, so this is more lounge night than quiet restaurant meal. Book ahead if you want a better-positioned table or a prime view, and check the smart-casual dress requirements before arriving. Valet parking is mentioned.
Service is usually described as warm and attentive, though one review reports pressure to order starters, shisha and pricier truffle fries. Another group had trouble receiving an advertised chocolate cake, so it is worth confirming special-menu items and offers when booking.