Breakfast buffet
The buffet earns repeated praise for fresh pastries, shakshuka, Arabic bread and a broad selection of dishes.
The Bay
Jumeirah
The Bay is a beachside brasserie in Jumeirah serving Mediterranean-inspired food, with breakfast, Italian dishes and seafood among the recurring highlights. Its open setting and Arabian Gulf backdrop make it appealing for a leisurely meal, especially when the outdoor terrace and sunset views are available.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
215 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sea setting
The open, luminous setting pairs breakfast or dinner with an Arabian Gulf backdrop and a relaxed beachside atmosphere.
Italian menu
Pizza, pasta and seafood are dependable draws, with reviewers especially enjoying the bolognese, vongole pasta and pizza.
Iftar buffet
Iftar reviews highlight a varied buffet with Lebanese, Indian and seafood stations, plus attentive service.
Family brunch
Sunday brunch includes table-served mains and a pizza-making activity where children can make and bake their own pizzas.
Outdoor terrace
The outdoor seating is described as comfortable and beachside, with sunset views and a relaxed place to linger.
Dietary flexibility
One visitor says the team accommodated dietary restrictions during the meal.
What to Eat at The Bay 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 The Bay, 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 The Bay got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pizza Net +2
“Best lunch spot in Dubai ! The food is amazing, the pizza is an absolute must try !!! The service as well is really outstanding, Carlos who was looking after us and he is an amazing character, super friendly and helpful in all the needs we had but in general the staff is very smiley and helpful ensuring a truly luxurious experience.”
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“Best lunch spot in Dubai ! The food is amazing, the pizza is an absolute must try !!! The service as well is really outstanding, Carlos who was looking after us and he is an amazing character, super friendly and helpful in all the needs we had but in general the staff is very smiley and helpful ensuring a truly luxurious experience.”May 2024
“The pizza, fish, risotto were delicious.”August 2025
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Shakshuka Net +2
“The highlight of my visit was definitely the shakshuka — it was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the rich, flavorful tomato sauce had just the right balance of spices. You can tell the ingredients were fresh and carefully prepared.”
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“The highlight of my visit was definitely the shakshuka — it was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the rich, flavorful tomato sauce had just the right balance of spices. You can tell the ingredients were fresh and carefully prepared.”March 2026
“The selection of foods and drinks were fresh and tasty. I loved the Shakshuka and the arabic bread. We really enjoyed the time in this luxurious hotel and will definitely come back.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (25)
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Arabic bread Net +1
“The selection of foods and drinks were fresh and tasty. I loved the Shakshuka and the arabic bread. We really enjoyed the time in this luxurious hotel and will definitely come back.”
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“The selection of foods and drinks were fresh and tasty. I loved the Shakshuka and the arabic bread. We really enjoyed the time in this luxurious hotel and will definitely come back.”April 2026
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Australian wagyu Net +1
“The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”
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“The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”June 2022
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Bolognese pasta Net +1
“Beautiful lunch experience, the bolognese pasta as well as the fried calamari were very good! The restaurant looks and feels very warm, definitely will come back again!”
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“Beautiful lunch experience, the bolognese pasta as well as the fried calamari were very good! The restaurant looks and feels very warm, definitely will come back again!”May 2026
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Burrata Net +1
“The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”
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“The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”June 2022
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Butcher cut Net +1
“Very good vibe and ambience, came to try the butcher cut, and it was amazing. Service was provided were excellent from Wei and Andrew.”
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“Very good vibe and ambience, came to try the butcher cut, and it was amazing. Service was provided were excellent from Wei and Andrew.”June 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“The setback point of my experience would be the main thing which is food...not so good food, I just liked the calamari therefore I am taking out 2 stars.”
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“The setback point of my experience would be the main thing which is food...not so good food, I just liked the calamari therefore I am taking out 2 stars.”July 2020
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Ceviche Net +1
“Amazing Ceviche, Paella and octopus!😘”
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“Amazing Ceviche, Paella and octopus!😘”October 2021
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Chocolate fondant with orange zest Net +1
“For dessert, you MUST try their profiteroles - it comes with vanilla ice cream and is a lovely balance between crunchy and soft. I also tried the chocolate fondant with orange zest - a unique take to the classic fondant. But I’d go back for the profiteroles!”
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“For dessert, you MUST try their profiteroles - it comes with vanilla ice cream and is a lovely balance between crunchy and soft. I also tried the chocolate fondant with orange zest - a unique take to the classic fondant. But I’d go back for the profiteroles!”December 2023
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Croque monsieur Net +1
“One of the newer items, Croque monsieur, is the best I have had in Dubai!”
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“One of the newer items, Croque monsieur, is the best I have had in Dubai!”June 2026
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“The food? Absolutely delightful. I especially fell in love with their eggs Benedict – perfectly poached, rich, and flavorful. It’s now officially my favorite in the city.”
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“The food? Absolutely delightful. I especially fell in love with their eggs Benedict – perfectly poached, rich, and flavorful. It’s now officially my favorite in the city.”April 2025
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Eggs royale Net +1
“I’m still thinking about the matcha, the fresh honeycomb, and the Eggs Royale—they were honestly my favorites!”
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“I’m still thinking about the matcha, the fresh honeycomb, and the Eggs Royale—they were honestly my favorites!”August 2026
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Filetto di tonno Net +1
“The FILETTO DI TONNO, a grilled tuna steak with caponata, herbs oil, and basil, was perfectly cooked and delicious.”
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“The FILETTO DI TONNO, a grilled tuna steak with caponata, herbs oil, and basil, was perfectly cooked and delicious.”January 2025
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Fresh honeycomb Net +1
“I’m still thinking about the matcha, the fresh honeycomb, and the Eggs Royale—they were honestly my favorites!”
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“I’m still thinking about the matcha, the fresh honeycomb, and the Eggs Royale—they were honestly my favorites!”August 2026
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Fried calamari Net +1
“Beautiful lunch experience, the bolognese pasta as well as the fried calamari were very good! The restaurant looks and feels very warm, definitely will come back again!”
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“Beautiful lunch experience, the bolognese pasta as well as the fried calamari were very good! The restaurant looks and feels very warm, definitely will come back again!”May 2026
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Home made pizza Net +1
“My go to spot when bringing friends from outside Dubai, very nice and comfortable outdoor seating, great italian menu with the usual signature items as home made pizza and pasta! always a pleasure coming here”
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“My go to spot when bringing friends from outside Dubai, very nice and comfortable outdoor seating, great italian menu with the usual signature items as home made pizza and pasta! always a pleasure coming here”May 2026
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Mai tai Net +1
“I had a fantastic dining experience at The bay last night. The bartender Shiva, was incredibly attentive and offered excellent recommendations from the menu.especially his cocktails..The Best Mai Tai in Ras Al Khaimah..highly recomemdable.which he makes, The food was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. We'll definitely be back!"”
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“I had a fantastic dining experience at The bay last night. The bartender Shiva, was incredibly attentive and offered excellent recommendations from the menu.especially his cocktails..The Best Mai Tai in Ras Al Khaimah..highly recomemdable.which he makes, The food was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. We'll definitely be back!"”October 2025
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Nicoise salade Net +1
“Lovely restaurant for lunch also with a terace. Nicoise salade in particular good. Had few dishes and I enjoyed them all.”
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“Lovely restaurant for lunch also with a terace. Nicoise salade in particular good. Had few dishes and I enjoyed them all.”February 2022
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Paella Net +1
“Amazing Ceviche, Paella and octopus!😘”
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“Amazing Ceviche, Paella and octopus!😘”October 2021
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Profiteroles Net +1
“For dessert, you MUST try their profiteroles - it comes with vanilla ice cream and is a lovely balance between crunchy and soft. I also tried the chocolate fondant with orange zest - a unique take to the classic fondant. But I’d go back for the profiteroles!”
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“For dessert, you MUST try their profiteroles - it comes with vanilla ice cream and is a lovely balance between crunchy and soft. I also tried the chocolate fondant with orange zest - a unique take to the classic fondant. But I’d go back for the profiteroles!”December 2023
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Risotto Net +1
“The pizza, fish, risotto were delicious.”
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“The pizza, fish, risotto were delicious.”August 2025
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Tartare di orata Net +1
“I tried the TARTARE DI ORATA, a fresh and tasty seabream tartare with tomato pesto, capers, shallot, lime, and anchovy crema—it had a perfect balance of flavors.”
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“I tried the TARTARE DI ORATA, a fresh and tasty seabream tartare with tomato pesto, capers, shallot, lime, and anchovy crema—it had a perfect balance of flavors.”January 2025
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Tartufo pizza Net +1
“I tried the tartufo pizza (delicious, but not the best pizza dough), truffle fries.”
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“I tried the tartufo pizza (delicious, but not the best pizza dough), truffle fries.”December 2023
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Three course meal Net +1
“The three course meal is just wonderful! The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”
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“The three course meal is just wonderful! The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”June 2022
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Tiramisu Net +1
“The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”
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“The place was packed but the staff made sure we are attended. Shout out to April who was patient to take our orders and informed us of any changes. I had the Burrata, Australian Wagyu and tiramisu. I missed luck on having the crème brûlée as it ran out. I enjoyed the food a lot.”June 2022
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Vongole pasta Net +1
“AMAZING FOOD AND STAFF, Chef Fabio well recommended to our table the best dishes listening to our preferences and personalizing the experience, the food was amazing I choose the Vongole pasta and it was incredibly creamy and tasty. Loved it!!!”
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“AMAZING FOOD AND STAFF, Chef Fabio well recommended to our table the best dishes listening to our preferences and personalizing the experience, the food was amazing I choose the Vongole pasta and it was incredibly creamy and tasty. Loved it!!!”January 2026
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Matcha Net +1
“I’m still thinking about the matcha, the fresh honeycomb, and the Eggs Royale—they were honestly my favorites!”
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“I’m still thinking about the matcha, the fresh honeycomb, and the Eggs Royale—they were honestly my favorites!”August 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Avocado toast Net −1
“While the buffet offered a good variety of options, the quality was inconsistent. The simit was stale, and the avocado toast was poorly presented, messy, and lacked flavor. Although there was a wide selection available, several items did not meet the standard one would expect from a luxury hotel restaurant.”
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“While the buffet offered a good variety of options, the quality was inconsistent. The simit was stale, and the avocado toast was poorly presented, messy, and lacked flavor. Although there was a wide selection available, several items did not meet the standard one would expect from a luxury hotel restaurant.”June 2026
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Simit Net −1
“While the buffet offered a good variety of options, the quality was inconsistent. The simit was stale, and the avocado toast was poorly presented, messy, and lacked flavor. Although there was a wide selection available, several items did not meet the standard one would expect from a luxury hotel restaurant.”
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“While the buffet offered a good variety of options, the quality was inconsistent. The simit was stale, and the avocado toast was poorly presented, messy, and lacked flavor. Although there was a wide selection available, several items did not meet the standard one would expect from a luxury hotel restaurant.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve outdoors. If the terrace matters to you, reserve ahead or arrive early: one breakfast visitor could not get an outside table when the restaurant was crowded.
Time sunset. For the beachside atmosphere, plan an evening visit around sunset, which reviewers describe as a standout part of the outdoor experience.
Try brunch. Sunday brunch is worth considering if you prefer quality over a huge spread: starters and desserts are self-service, while mains come to the table.
Ask restrictions. Mention dietary requirements when ordering; a reviewer says the staff accommodated them.
Check shisha. If you plan to add shisha, check the current charge first, as one customer considered it pricey.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Road
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent breakfast
One breakfast review found the buffet quality uneven, including stale simit and a messy, bland avocado toast.
Table upkeep
A reviewer reported uncomfortable chairs and stained, poorly maintained tables during breakfast.
Outdoor demand
The restaurant can be crowded enough that an outside table is unavailable, even at breakfast.
Premium pricing
Several diners describe the restaurant as pricey or not the cheapest option, even when they felt the quality justified it.
Shisha cost
One review specifically found the shisha expensive.
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The Bottom Line
The Bay is a beachside brasserie in Jumeirah with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and a broad breakfast buffet. The setting is a major part of the appeal: reviews describe an open, airy restaurant with the Arabian Gulf behind it, comfortable outdoor seating and memorable sunset views. Breakfast is the most consistently discussed meal.
The spread includes pastries and freshly prepared dishes, with shakshuka, Arabic bread, Eggs Royale and fresh honeycomb among the standouts. For lunch or dinner, the menu moves from pizza and pasta to seafood; diners have singled out the bolognese, vongole pasta, fried calamari and butcher cut. The Croque monsieur also gets an unusually strong mention.
Families have a clear reason to consider Sunday brunch: children can make and bake their own pizzas with the chef, while starters and desserts are self-service and mains are served at the table. Ramadan reviews also praise the varied Iftar buffet, including Lebanese, Indian and seafood stations. There are caveats.
One breakfast visit found stale simit, underwhelming avocado toast, uncomfortable chairs and stained tables, while another found the restaurant crowded and could not secure outdoor seating. Prices are described as premium, and shisha has been called pricey. Reserve ahead if the terrace or sunset is central to your plan.