Panoramic Views
Floor-to-ceiling views take in the Dubai skyline, canal, Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab.
Summer Place Dubai
Dubai
Summer Place Dubai is an Asian restaurant built around skyline and canal views, with a polished evening atmosphere that can include house music and sunset watching. Reviews point to standout dishes such as Peking duck and unlimited dim sum, plus a private dining area for small celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
565 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sunset Setting
The high-level windows make sunset one of the strongest reasons to plan a visit.
Peking Duck
The Peking duck is served with paper-thin pancakes and tangy hoisin sauce; one reviewer called it phenomenal.
Dim Sum
Unlimited dim sum is served hot whenever you like, making it a useful choice for a longer dinner.
Private Dining
The private dining area suits intimate events of about 12 people, and staff helped decorate it for one celebration.
Menu Guidance
Several reviews describe staff explaining the menu, suggesting dishes and keeping service attentive without being intrusive.
Evening Vibe
The eclectic evening atmosphere can include a DJ mixing house music, with one guest comparing it to South Beach.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Sunset. Plan ahead for sunset and request a table with an unobstructed view; one guest was initially seated beside a view-blocking column.
Order Duck. Order the signature Peking duck in advance, as one reviewer specifically advised doing so.
Try Dim Sum. If you enjoy dim sum, ask about the unlimited option, served hot whenever you want during the meal.
Consider Private Dining. For an intimate celebration, ask about the private dining area, which one review says accommodates about 12 people.
Check Tea Value. Budget carefully for drinks: one diner paid 40 AED for tea served as a pot with one tea bag.
Bring Children. Families may find the small arcade opposite the restaurant useful, though the kids noodles received a poor review.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al habtoor City V Hotel Dubai
Common Concerns
High Pricing
Some diners feel prices reflect the location and ambience more than the food, and describe them as high.
Uneven Service
Service is not consistently at the venue’s level; one late-night guest found the welcome and farewell particularly cold.
Plain Noodles
The kids noodles were described as especially plain.
Over-Spiced Soup
The spicy and sour soup was too hot for one diner, with the seafood flavour difficult to taste.
Small Portions
One family felt the food was fresh and flavourful but thought portions should be larger for the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“Disappointment came with the tea for 40 aed with a pot with one twinnings tea bag in it…”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
Summer Place Dubai is an Asian restaurant where the setting is a major part of the meal. The high-rise views stretch across the Dubai Canal and skyline towards Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab, while floor-to-ceiling windows make sunset a natural time to book. Evenings can have an eclectic, DJ-led house-music atmosphere rather than a quiet dining-room feel.
The menu has several clear talking points. Peking duck comes with paper-thin pancakes and tangy hoisin sauce, and another review praises chicken chow mein and spring rolls. Dim sum fans can ask about the unlimited dim sum, served hot whenever they like.
The Pearl menu is described as a filling sharing tasting menu. For occasions, the private dining area has been used for intimate events of about 12 people, with staff helping decorate one bridal shower. Families may also appreciate the small arcade opposite the restaurant.
Service reviews are mostly warm and attentive, but not entirely consistent; one late-night visit felt unwelcoming, while other diners praised the menu guidance and care. Price is worth keeping in mind. Some diners felt the bill reflected the location and ambience, and one reported paying 40 AED for a pot of tea containing a single teabag.
Portions and the children’s noodles also drew criticism, so ask questions before ordering.
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