Skyline views
The rooftop and poolside seating give diners clear sunset and Downtown Dubai views, including Burj Khalifa.
TerraMar
Al Jaddaf
TerraMar is a boho-Med rooftop restaurant and lounge in Al Jaddaf, suited to sunset dinners, relaxed drinks and lively brunches. Reviews highlight Mediterranean dishes, seafood, carefully presented plates and views towards Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
172 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood
Seafood is a recurring strength, from fresh oysters and sushi to grilled sea bass, lobster and paella.
Food presentation
Reviewers repeatedly note artful plating, with one calling the presentation beautiful enough to be almost too stunning to touch.
Brunch variety
Brunches feature broad selections, including seafood, grilled meats, salads, mezze, live BBQ stations and drinks.
Four courses
The four-course menu has included seafood, watermelon salad, steak, pasta, sea bass and a dessert selection.
Rooftop music
DJ sets, live music and occasional drum performances add energy without always overpowering the rooftop setting.
Warm service
Many diners describe the team as attentive, friendly and accommodating, with service that feels welcoming rather than intrusive.
What to Eat at TerraMar 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 TerraMar, 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 TerraMar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Bbq stations Net +3
“Guys, I have visited Sunday Brunch and it was absolutely amazing! There were fantastic live BBQ stations & the wide variety of the delicious drinks.”
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“Guys, I have visited Sunday Brunch and it was absolutely amazing! There were fantastic live BBQ stations & the wide variety of the delicious drinks.”December 2024
“The atmosphere was super chill, with live BBQ stations serving delicious food, great live music, and a DJ spinning the perfect playlist.”November 2024
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Watermelon salad Net +3
“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”
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“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”December 2025
“The watermelon salad offered a refreshing burst of sweetness balanced by subtle savory notes, while the mushroom flatbread delivered earthy richness in every slice.”November 2025
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Aromatic spanish rice Net +2
“The steak was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, with a side of asparagus accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful Spanish rice.”
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“The steak was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, with a side of asparagus accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful Spanish rice.”November 2025
“The rib-eye steak was cooked to perfection, it was so tender, juicy, and brimming with depth accompanied by velvety mashed potatoes and aromatic Spanish rice.”November 2025
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Date pudding Net +2
“Dessert was a visual and culinary delight as we had a trio of fresh fruit, date pudding, and a beautifully presented assortment that captured the essence of understated indulgence.”
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“Dessert was a visual and culinary delight as we had a trio of fresh fruit, date pudding, and a beautifully presented assortment that captured the essence of understated indulgence.”November 2025
“The date pudding, in particular, was divine: warm, soft, and perfectly complemented by its delicate sweetness.”November 2025
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Mushroom flatbread Net +2
“The second course started off with the watermelon salad which was a refreshing symphony of texture and taste, while the mushroom flatbread was amazing too.”
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“The second course started off with the watermelon salad which was a refreshing symphony of texture and taste, while the mushroom flatbread was amazing too.”November 2025
“The watermelon salad offered a refreshing burst of sweetness balanced by subtle savory notes, while the mushroom flatbread delivered earthy richness in every slice.”November 2025
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Spinach rigatoni pasta Net +2
“The spinach rigatoni pasta stood out for its rich sauce and al dente texture, while the grilled sea bass was subtly seasoned to allow its natural flavors to shine.”
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“The spinach rigatoni pasta stood out for its rich sauce and al dente texture, while the grilled sea bass was subtly seasoned to allow its natural flavors to shine.”November 2025
“The spinach rigatoni pasta offered a comforting yet sophisticated balance, while the grilled sea bass was delicately charred, moist, and flawlessly seasoned.”November 2025
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Velvety mashed potatoes Net +2
“The steak was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, with a side of asparagus accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful Spanish rice.”
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“The steak was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, with a side of asparagus accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful Spanish rice.”November 2025
“The rib-eye steak was cooked to perfection, it was so tender, juicy, and brimming with depth accompanied by velvety mashed potatoes and aromatic Spanish rice.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (25)
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Baby octopus Net +1
“The variety of seafood was nothing short of exceptional, from fresh baby octopus and succulent fresh lobsters to perfectly paella and expertly prepared.”
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“The variety of seafood was nothing short of exceptional, from fresh baby octopus and succulent fresh lobsters to perfectly paella and expertly prepared.”December 2024
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Bread with spiced labneh Net +1
“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”
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“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”December 2025
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Calamari Net +1
“The fried squid, crab, and calamari were crisp and golden, offering a delightful contrast in both flavor and presentation.”
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“The fried squid, crab, and calamari were crisp and golden, offering a delightful contrast in both flavor and presentation.”November 2025
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Crab Net +1
“The fried squid, crab, and calamari were crisp and golden, offering a delightful contrast in both flavor and presentation.”
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“The fried squid, crab, and calamari were crisp and golden, offering a delightful contrast in both flavor and presentation.”November 2025
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Delicate sushi Net +1
“Our journey began with an exquisite seafood platter, a beautifully arranged celebration of the ocean’s finest offerings : fresh oysters, delicate sushi, and house-made olive focaccia bread. Each bite was a harmony of freshness and texture, underscoring Terra Mar’s dedication to both quality and artistry.”
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“Our journey began with an exquisite seafood platter, a beautifully arranged celebration of the ocean’s finest offerings : fresh oysters, delicate sushi, and house-made olive focaccia bread. Each bite was a harmony of freshness and texture, underscoring Terra Mar’s dedication to both quality and artistry.”November 2025
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Dessert platter Net +1
“The dessert platter was the perfect finale, truly delicious and indulgent.”
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“The dessert platter was the perfect finale, truly delicious and indulgent.”December 2025
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Fresh oysters Net +1
“Our journey began with an exquisite seafood platter, a beautifully arranged celebration of the ocean’s finest offerings : fresh oysters, delicate sushi, and house-made olive focaccia bread. Each bite was a harmony of freshness and texture, underscoring Terra Mar’s dedication to both quality and artistry.”
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“Our journey began with an exquisite seafood platter, a beautifully arranged celebration of the ocean’s finest offerings : fresh oysters, delicate sushi, and house-made olive focaccia bread. Each bite was a harmony of freshness and texture, underscoring Terra Mar’s dedication to both quality and artistry.”November 2025
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Fried squid Net +1
“The fried squid, crab, and calamari were crisp and golden, offering a delightful contrast in both flavor and presentation.”
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“The fried squid, crab, and calamari were crisp and golden, offering a delightful contrast in both flavor and presentation.”November 2025
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House-made olive focaccia bread Net +1
“Our journey began with an exquisite seafood platter, a beautifully arranged celebration of the ocean’s finest offerings : fresh oysters, delicate sushi, and house-made olive focaccia bread. Each bite was a harmony of freshness and texture, underscoring Terra Mar’s dedication to both quality and artistry.”
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Review excerpts
“Our journey began with an exquisite seafood platter, a beautifully arranged celebration of the ocean’s finest offerings : fresh oysters, delicate sushi, and house-made olive focaccia bread. Each bite was a harmony of freshness and texture, underscoring Terra Mar’s dedication to both quality and artistry.”November 2025
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La piña Net +1
“Rosé Spritz and La Piña were the best cocktails to try out.”
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“Rosé Spritz and La Piña were the best cocktails to try out.”November 2024
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Lemon mint sorbet Net +1
“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”
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“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”December 2025
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Lobsters Net +1
“The variety of seafood was nothing short of exceptional, from fresh baby octopus and succulent fresh lobsters to perfectly paella and expertly prepared.”
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“The variety of seafood was nothing short of exceptional, from fresh baby octopus and succulent fresh lobsters to perfectly paella and expertly prepared.”December 2024
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Oysters Net +1
“Our evening began with an impressive seafood platter, a fresh and vibrant introduction featuring sushi, oysters, and soft olive focaccia bread.”
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“Our evening began with an impressive seafood platter, a fresh and vibrant introduction featuring sushi, oysters, and soft olive focaccia bread.”November 2025
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Piña colada Net +1
“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”
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“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”November 2025
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Rib-eye steak Net +1
“The rib-eye steak was cooked to perfection, it was so tender, juicy, and brimming with depth accompanied by velvety mashed potatoes and aromatic Spanish rice.”
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“The rib-eye steak was cooked to perfection, it was so tender, juicy, and brimming with depth accompanied by velvety mashed potatoes and aromatic Spanish rice.”November 2025
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Sea platter Net +1
“The sea platter was absolutely outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“The sea platter was absolutely outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”December 2025
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Seabass Net +1
“The seabass was exceptionally flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the tortellini had that comforting, delicate richness that makes you savor every bite.”
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“The seabass was exceptionally flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the tortellini had that comforting, delicate richness that makes you savor every bite.”December 2025
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Seafood paella Net +1
“We hade the best seafood paella I have ever had!”
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“We hade the best seafood paella I have ever had!”October 2024
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Spanish paella Net +1
“My recommendation is the Spanish paella! It was delicious with a generous amount of seafood.”
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“My recommendation is the Spanish paella! It was delicious with a generous amount of seafood.”December 2024
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Special menu Net +1
“The special menu was exceptional – perfectly curated and beautifully presented, with every course a delight.”
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“The special menu was exceptional – perfectly curated and beautifully presented, with every course a delight.”February 2026
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Steak Net +1
“The steak was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, with a side of asparagus accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful Spanish rice.”
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“The steak was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, with a side of asparagus accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful Spanish rice.”November 2025
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Sushi Net +1
“Our evening began with an impressive seafood platter, a fresh and vibrant introduction featuring sushi, oysters, and soft olive focaccia bread.”
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“Our evening began with an impressive seafood platter, a fresh and vibrant introduction featuring sushi, oysters, and soft olive focaccia bread.”November 2025
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Tortellini Net +1
“The seabass was exceptionally flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the tortellini had that comforting, delicate richness that makes you savor every bite.”
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“The seabass was exceptionally flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the tortellini had that comforting, delicate richness that makes you savor every bite.”December 2025
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Virgin mojitos Net +1
“The strawberry mojito and virgin mojitos were expertly balanced and invigorating, while a fine red wine and chilled beer enhanced the flavors of the meal with effortless grace.”
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“The strawberry mojito and virgin mojitos were expertly balanced and invigorating, while a fine red wine and chilled beer enhanced the flavors of the meal with effortless grace.”November 2025
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Wagyu beef tenderloin Net +1
“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”
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“We especially loved the bread with spiced labneh, the watermelon salad, the wagyu beef tenderloin, and the lemon mint sorbet.”December 2025
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Chilled beer Net +2
“The strawberry mojito and virgin mojitos were expertly balanced and invigorating, while a fine red wine and chilled beer enhanced the flavors of the meal with effortless grace.”
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“The strawberry mojito and virgin mojitos were expertly balanced and invigorating, while a fine red wine and chilled beer enhanced the flavors of the meal with effortless grace.”November 2025
“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”November 2025
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Fine red wine Net +2
“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”
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“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”November 2025
“The strawberry mojito and virgin mojitos were expertly balanced and invigorating, while a fine red wine and chilled beer enhanced the flavors of the meal with effortless grace.”November 2025
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Strawberry mojito Net +2
“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“The strawberry mojito and piña colada were refreshing and skillfully mixed, while the red wine and beer paired harmoniously with the menu’s range of flavors.”November 2025
“The strawberry mojito and virgin mojitos were expertly balanced and invigorating, while a fine red wine and chilled beer enhanced the flavors of the meal with effortless grace.”November 2025
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Rosé spritz Net +1
“Rosé Spritz and La Piña were the best cocktails to try out.”
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“Rosé Spritz and La Piña were the best cocktails to try out.”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Aim sunset. Choose an early evening table if the Burj Khalifa sunset view is a priority.
Try brunch. Brunch is the clearest way to sample the broad buffet, live BBQ stations and drinks selection.
Seafood first. Seafood lovers should look for the sea platter, oysters, sushi or seafood paella.
Check music. Check the evening’s entertainment if you prefer either calm beats, live music or a livelier DJ atmosphere.
Allow time. Allow extra time during busy periods, since one visit experienced slow service when staffing was short.
Choose outdoors. For a poolside feel and better airflow, ask about outdoor seating rather than the terracotta-roofed area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Oud Metha Rd
Al Jadaf, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
One reviewer reported long waits when staffing was limited.
Food inconsistency
A contrasting review found the food overcooked and the selection too limited.
Airflow
The terracotta-roofed indoor area was described as needing better airflow, with outdoor fans suggested.
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The Bottom Line
TerraMar is a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant and lounge in Al Jaddaf where the setting is as central to the visit as the food. Customers come for sunset views towards Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa, poolside seating, date nights and brunches with DJ music or live performances. There is plenty to explore on the menu.
Reviews mention a fresh sea platter, seafood paella, oysters, sushi, grilled sea bass and a four-course experience that has included watermelon salad, steak, pasta and dessert. Brunch is especially broad, with live BBQ stations, seafood, grilled meat, salads, mezze and free-flowing drinks mentioned in customer accounts. Plates are consistently praised for their presentation, although one reviewer found the food overcooked and the selection limited.
The atmosphere moves between relaxed and lively: some evenings feature calm beats or a drum performance, while brunches and night events can feel more energetic. Service is usually described as warm and attentive, but a reviewer reported a long wait when staffing was short. If you want the skyline, book around sunset; if airflow matters, ask for outdoor pool-view seating rather than the terracotta-roofed area.