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مطعم خيمة جميرا ميناء راشد - Tent Jumeirah Restaurant Port Rashid
Dubai Maritime City
Tent Jumeirah Restaurant is a relaxed Emirati and Arabic restaurant in Dubai Maritime City, set beside the port with outdoor seating. Reviews highlight seafood, traditional dishes such as harees, and a calm setting for meals, tea or evening bites.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
241 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood Value
Seafood is a strong draw, with reviewers calling the prices reasonable and specifically praising grilled shrimp.
Port Setting
The peaceful Port Rashid surroundings and outdoor seating suit relaxed evening meals and winter visits.
Affordable Meals
Several customers consider the food inexpensive for Dubai, including one report of breakfast for three with chai at 40 dirhams.
Free Parking
Reviews mention ample or free parking outside, which makes driving here comparatively straightforward.
Family Friendly
A nearby kids area and board games give families and groups extra ways to spend time beyond the meal.
Friendly Service
Many reviews praise the welcoming staff, with customers returning regularly because they feel well looked after.
What to Eat at مطعم خيمة جميرا ميناء راشد - Tent Jumeirah Restaurant Port Rashid 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 مطعم خيمة جميرا ميناء راشد - Tent Jumeirah Restaurant Port Rashid, 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 مطعم خيمة جميرا ميناء راشد - Tent Jumeirah Restaurant Port Rashid got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“I recommend the chicken Biryani. I order at least once a week.”
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“I recommend the chicken Biryani. I order at least once a week.”December 2023
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Dynamite shrimp Net +1
“Eat here every week, Highlight of my week Dynamite Shrimp for a starter every time. LOVE IT!”
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“Eat here every week, Highlight of my week Dynamite Shrimp for a starter every time. LOVE IT!”February 2023
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Grilled fish Net +1
“My best place for grilled fish and other food ( chicken and meat ) , open 24 hours , big free parking outside , very cheap prices you feel you are in Ajman price not Dubai .”
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“My best place for grilled fish and other food ( chicken and meat ) , open 24 hours , big free parking outside , very cheap prices you feel you are in Ajman price not Dubai .”September 2022
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“And most of the things is food. Delicious traditional local food... Seafood amazing 🍲🍲😍😍specially grilled shrimp 🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤😍😍”
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“And most of the things is food. Delicious traditional local food... Seafood amazing 🍲🍲😍😍specially grilled shrimp 🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤😍😍”September 2021
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Harees Net +1
“We ordered jished which was so good, harees also amazing.”
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“We ordered jished which was so good, harees also amazing.”April 2023
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Hummus Net +1
“Nice find, very affordable prices for fish and seafood, good hummus and labneh, paratha and other fresh bread.”
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“Nice find, very affordable prices for fish and seafood, good hummus and labneh, paratha and other fresh bread.”December 2023
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Jished Net +1
“We ordered jished which was so good, harees also amazing.”
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“We ordered jished which was so good, harees also amazing.”April 2023
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Labneh Net +1
“Nice find, very affordable prices for fish and seafood, good hummus and labneh, paratha and other fresh bread.”
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“Nice find, very affordable prices for fish and seafood, good hummus and labneh, paratha and other fresh bread.”December 2023
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Meat shawarma Net +1
“The meat shawarma was somehow good.”
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“The meat shawarma was somehow good.”June 2024
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Khamir bread Net −1
“We ordered Khamir bread but it was obvious it was from the previous day probably and was heated in microwave”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Khamir bread but it was obvious it was from the previous day probably and was heated in microwave”March 2023
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Machboos Net −1
“That was a nice experience of local food restaurant with fresh food and good price, but Machboos need more salt and Umali need more sugar.”
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“That was a nice experience of local food restaurant with fresh food and good price, but Machboos need more salt and Umali need more sugar.”November 2021
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Meat tikka Net −1
“The meat tikka was horrible, i could not chew it, the meat was not cooked well at all.”
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“The meat tikka was horrible, i could not chew it, the meat was not cooked well at all.”June 2024
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Shawarma Net −1
“The price for the items on offer are very reasonable, but personally, I was not too impressed with the taste of the shawarma that I ordered.”
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“The price for the items on offer are very reasonable, but personally, I was not too impressed with the taste of the shawarma that I ordered.”May 2022
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Umali Net −1
“That was a nice experience of local food restaurant with fresh food and good price, but Machboos need more salt and Umali need more sugar.”
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Critical review excerpts
“That was a nice experience of local food restaurant with fresh food and good price, but Machboos need more salt and Umali need more sugar.”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. If you plan to eat after 2am, confirm the kitchen is serving food first; one regular customer was refused repeatedly despite the 24-hour claim.
Allow Time. Avoid arriving in a rush, especially at busy times: one review reports 45 minutes to place an order and another hour for delivery.
Try Local Dishes. For a traditional-food visit, reviewers specifically liked jished and harees, while fish and chicken biryani received a more mixed assessment.
Choose Outdoors. Pick an outdoor table for the port atmosphere, particularly on a winter visit or when you want a peaceful evening meal.
Drive Over. Driving is practical here because reviews mention both free parking and ample parking outside the restaurant.
Request Freshness. If ordering bread or seafood, ask what was freshly prepared; reviews include concerns about reheated bread and old crabs.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina Cubes Street
Port Rashid, Dubai
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Service can be very slow: one reviewer waited 45 minutes to order and another hour for the food.
Inconsistent Food
Food quality is not uniform; one visit produced old, tasteless crabs, tough meat tikka, and cold, dry dishes.
Late Service
Although one customer understood the restaurant to be open 24 hours, they were repeatedly refused food after 2am.
Uneven Treatment
One reviewer felt staff judged customers by their clothes and spoke more politely to richer guests.
Freshness Issues
A reviewer thought the khamir bread was from the previous day and reheated in a microwave.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 dirhams
Breakfast for 3 with chai
“Breakfast for 3 with chai only 40 dirhams”Google review · March 2022
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The Bottom Line
Tent Jumeirah Restaurant is a casual Emirati and Arabic dining spot in Dubai Maritime City, beside the port. It suits anyone looking for traditional local food without a formal atmosphere. Reviews mention seafood, chicken biryani, harees and jished; jished and harees received especially strong praise in one visit, while the biryanis were described as average by the same diner.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Customers describe a calm port-side location, heritage-style decor and outdoor seating that works well for evening bites, winter meals or a relaxed tea. Karak tea, fresh juices and board games also get mentions, and families may appreciate the nearby kids area.
Free or ample parking is repeatedly reported. Prices are one of the clearest reasons people return. A review reported breakfast for three with chai at 40 dirhams, while another mentioned 55 AED for three drinks for two people.
Seafood and simple Arabic meals are often described as affordable, though portion size and value depend on the visit. Service and food consistency need a little caution. Some customers experienced very long waits, cold or dry dishes, and disappointing seafood or meat.
If you are visiting after 2am, confirm that food service is actually available, despite reports that the restaurant is open 24 hours.