Waterfront setting
The terrace sits beside the creek, with waterside tables, evening views and a calm atmosphere that suits relaxed dinners and dates.
Skafos
Umm Hurair
Skafos is a Mediterranean restaurant in Umm Hurair, set beside the Dubai Creek waterfront. Reviews make it especially appealing for a waterside brunch with live cooking stations or a relaxed evening of food, drinks and shisha.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,412 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch variety
Saturday brunches can include live stations for grilled shrimp, chicken, lamb chops and pasta, alongside a broad food selection.
Strong grilling
Grilled dishes are a recurring highlight, including grilled prawns, a meat platter and a well-liked grill mix.
Shisha quality
One reviewer described the shisha as smooth and long-lasting, making it a credible reason to stay after dinner.
Relaxed music
The atmosphere ranges from soft, romantic background music to live DJs at brunch and evening events.
Family-friendly touches
A brunch guest said the team arranged ice cream for their children even though it was not on the menu.
What to Eat at Skafos 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 Skafos, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Skafos got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Grill mix Net +1
“Grill mix is great!”
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Review excerpts
“Grill mix is great!”June 2026
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Grilled shrimps Net +1
“The service was flawless, the food was incredibly delicious, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They hosted a couple of fantastic live ccoking stations for grilled shrimps, chicken and lamb chops, along with a pasta station.”
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“The service was flawless, the food was incredibly delicious, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They hosted a couple of fantastic live ccoking stations for grilled shrimps, chicken and lamb chops, along with a pasta station.”February 2026
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“Amazing experience for their Iftar buffet, served very well and the food was excellent.”
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“Amazing experience for their Iftar buffet, served very well and the food was excellent.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The service was flawless, the food was incredibly delicious, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They hosted a couple of fantastic live ccoking stations for grilled shrimps, chicken and lamb chops, along with a pasta station.”
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“The service was flawless, the food was incredibly delicious, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They hosted a couple of fantastic live ccoking stations for grilled shrimps, chicken and lamb chops, along with a pasta station.”February 2026
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Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce Net +1
“Special thanks to the chef for the delicious lamb meatballs in tomato sauce. Absolutely outstanding and full of flavor.”
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“Special thanks to the chef for the delicious lamb meatballs in tomato sauce. Absolutely outstanding and full of flavor.”May 2026
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Lamp chops Net +1
“When it comes to food the lamp chops cost AED199 and its only 3 pieces. Is that the real portion for that price? Our overall mood changed because of how the food was presented and the taste was so good and knowing that its located in Al Seef we enjoyed the view.”
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Review excerpts
“When it comes to food the lamp chops cost AED199 and its only 3 pieces. Is that the real portion for that price? Our overall mood changed because of how the food was presented and the taste was so good and knowing that its located in Al Seef we enjoyed the view.”January 2026
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Meat platter Net +1
“We also ordered a meat platter, and it was unexpectedly delicious. I recommend having it with some Arabic bread or a salad.”
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Review excerpts
“We also ordered a meat platter, and it was unexpectedly delicious. I recommend having it with some Arabic bread or a salad.”April 2026
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Pasta station Net +1
“The service was flawless, the food was incredibly delicious, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They hosted a couple of fantastic live ccoking stations for grilled shrimps, chicken and lamb chops, along with a pasta station.”
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Review excerpts
“The service was flawless, the food was incredibly delicious, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They hosted a couple of fantastic live ccoking stations for grilled shrimps, chicken and lamb chops, along with a pasta station.”February 2026
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Seizer salad Net +1
“I would like to thank Shital and Paritosh for their hospitality and chef Soloman for the amazing Food and the special Seizer Salad”
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“I would like to thank Shital and Paritosh for their hospitality and chef Soloman for the amazing Food and the special Seizer Salad”March 2026
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Strawberry 0% alcohol Net +1
“Various cocktails and mocktails. Strawberry 0% alcohol was so good!😋”
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Review excerpts
“Various cocktails and mocktails. Strawberry 0% alcohol was so good!😋”June 2026
Honorable mentions (2)
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Tuesday set menu Net +1
“Great food! We went for the Tuesday set menu with unlimited drinks and Sabina was amazing with helping us through the evening! Highly recommended”
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“Great food! We went for the Tuesday set menu with unlimited drinks and Sabina was amazing with helping us through the evening! Highly recommended”July 2026
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Whole baked salmon Net +1
“One highlight was the whole baked salmon, which was soft and really well cooked, and the grilled prawns.”
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Review excerpts
“One highlight was the whole baked salmon, which was soft and really well cooked, and the grilled prawns.”March 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Pancakes Net −1
“No kunafa, rice pudding, baklava cheesecake, crème brûlée, tiramisu, macarons… and there were no toppings at all for the pancakes.”
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Critical review excerpts
“No kunafa, rice pudding, baklava cheesecake, crème brûlée, tiramisu, macarons… and there were no toppings at all for the pancakes.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Iftar. For Iftar, confirm the day’s buffet availability and dessert replenishment before booking, as one Saturday had major omissions.
Ask buffet rules. If ordering brunch, ask whether main dishes are included or cooked to order; the buffet format changed between visits.
Choose indoors. If you are sensitive to mosquitoes, request an indoor table rather than relying on the outdoor waterfront seating.
Check discounts. Confirm discount eligibility before arriving: one reviewer said the listed FAZAA discount was not accepted.
Use parking. Driving may be convenient, as a reviewer specifically noted that the location has good parking.
Try off-peak. For smoother table service, consider an off-peak visit because one review linked long waits to limited staffing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Umm Hurair - Canopy by Hilton Dubai - Al Seef St
Umm Hurair First - Umm Hurair 1, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Iftar gaps
One Saturday Iftar buffet had many advertised dishes and roughly 70% of desserts unavailable, with no regular restocking.
Long waits
A review reported delayed attendance and ordering when limited staff were handling service.
Mosquitoes
Outdoor diners may encounter mosquitoes; one group moved indoors because of them.
Limited drinks
A reviewer found the drinks selection narrow, with only two draft beers and one unavailable.
Value concerns
Some guests considered the restaurant expensive, including one report of AED199 for three lamb chops.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED199
lamp chops
“When it comes to food the lamp chops cost AED199 and its only 3 pieces”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Skafos is a Mediterranean restaurant in Umm Hurair with a creekside setting that does much of the inviting. The outdoor terrace, waterside tables and evening views suit a slow dinner, date or relaxed drink. Brunch is a major draw: reviews mention live stations for grilled shrimp, chicken, lamb chops and pasta, as well as varied buffet selections.
Iftar buffets and shisha are also part of the experience. The food receives plenty of praise, particularly grilled prawns, grill mix, seafood and the lamb meatballs in tomato sauce. One brunch guest appreciated that dishes were brought fresh to the table rather than taken from a buffet, while another found the live cooking stations a highlight.
Shisha feedback is mostly positive, though favorite flavors were unavailable for one guest. Service is often described as warm and attentive, and the team has arranged thoughtful touches such as children’s ice cream and a birthday cake. Still, staffing can affect the visit: one diner reported a long wait, and another saw uncleared tables.
Iftar availability deserves a quick check before booking, since a Saturday visit found many advertised dishes and desserts missing. Outdoor diners should also consider mosquitoes, while drivers may appreciate the reported parking.
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