The Courtyard

The Courtyard

Dubai Creek Harbour

The Courtyard in Dubai Creek Harbour is a relaxed restaurant and lounge built around skyline, creek and Burj Khalifa views. Reviews point to afternoon tea and well-made shisha as two especially popular ways to enjoy the setting.

Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,363 ratings
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92%
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The Good Stuff

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Skyline Views

The outdoor setting looks across the creek towards the skyline and Burj Khalifa, giving meals and drinks a memorable backdrop.

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Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is described as fresh, generous and beautifully presented, with savoury bites, pastries, desserts and tea.

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What to Eat at The Courtyard

These items at The Courtyard got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Arabic mix grill Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  2. Australian lamb chops Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  3. Burrata salad Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  4. Chicken burger Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  5. Creamy spinach Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  6. Eggs benedict Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  7. Fish n chips Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  8. Grilled octopus Net +1
    “I had a lovely afternoon tea at The Courtyard in Vida Creek Harbour. The food was fresh and nicely presented, especially the grilled octopus, which is a new dish on their menu.”
  9. Lotus milk cake Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  10. Prime beef rib eye Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
Honorable mentions (7)
  1. Special chicken pizza Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  2. Steak sandwich Net +1
    “Their steak sandwich was perfection.”
  3. Sweet potato fries Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  4. Tagliatelle bolognese Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  5. Truffle pizza Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  6. Vida chicken sandwich Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”
  7. Wagyu beef burger Net +1
    “Vinod the cook prepared excellent food. delicious and detailed. We ordered wagyu beef burger and salads.”

Drinks 2

  1. Afternoon tea Net +6
    “Had a wonderful afternoon tea experience at Courtyard in Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel.”
  2. Coffee Net +1
    “Amazing experience, very cozy in door and outdoor space. Enjoyed every item ordered during a couple of days, the quality of food and the taste was bang on. Sharjeel (F&B), Hafeez, Khalid & Naha thank you for your service and hospitality, you made our day every time we visited. I tired the following: Burrata Salad Vida Chicken Sandwich Truffle Pizza Special Chicken Pizza Tagliatelle Bolognese Australian Lamb Chops Prime Beef Rib Eye Arabic Mix Grill Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Spinach Fish n Chips Chicken Burger Eggs Benedict Lotus Milk Cake Coffee”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose Your Section. If you want shisha, request the smoking section; otherwise ask for the non-smoking zone when booking or arriving.

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Plan Weather. For outdoor seating, check the heat before visiting; the indoor area may not feel suitable for a full meal.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Ground floor, Vida Creek Harbour
Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai
Mon8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Tue8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Wed8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Thu8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 12:30 AM
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Common Concerns

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Outdoor Heat

Outdoor tables can become uncomfortable in hot weather.

Indoor Seating

One reviewer found the indoor seating unsuitable for eating, despite moving inside because the outdoor area was too hot.

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The Bottom Line

The Courtyard is a restaurant and lounge in Dubai Creek Harbour where the setting is a major part of the experience. You can come for a full meal, afternoon tea, drinks or shisha, with views extending across the creek and towards the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa. The outdoor seating is spacious, while the atmosphere is often described as calm and easy-going.

Afternoon tea stands out for its fresh savoury and sweet bites, pastries, desserts and tea; one guest found the spread generous enough to skip eating beforehand. Food reviews also mention the salmon, pasta, truffle pizza, steak sandwich and Lotus milk cake. Shisha is another strong reason to visit, with a broad selection and a dedicated smoking section alongside a non-smoking zone.

Service is usually the restaurant’s strongest point, though it is not completely consistent. Many guests describe attentive hospitality and thoughtful handling of celebrations, but one dinner involved multiple wrong or forgotten orders, including dietary items, while another daytime visit was slow with only one main waiter working. Outdoor tables can also get hot, and the indoor seating may feel less suited to dining.

Check the weather, clarify dietary orders and ask about blankets on cooler evenings.

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