Beachfront setting
The restaurant sits directly by the beach, with Palm views, a terrace and a small beachfront guests can access.
The MAINE Beach House Restaurant, Palm Jumeirah Dubai
Jumeirah
The MAINE Beach House is a beachside seafood and grill restaurant in Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor dining, a terrace and access to a small beachfront. Reviews make it especially appealing for fresh oysters, crab pasta, lobster rolls and relaxed meals with Palm views.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
181 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
Seafood is a consistent strength in the reviews, with fresh oysters, tender grilled octopus and well-received crab pasta.
Lobster rolls
The lobster rolls were a standout order for one birthday visit and were described as worth returning for.
Attentive service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming and attentive, including careful service to guests using the beach setup.
Flexible atmosphere
The mood can shift from relaxed lounge music to a livelier dancing atmosphere, making the venue work for both dinner and a longer evening.
Family friendly
One Saturday brunch review says children enjoyed the small beachfront, while the setting also suited adults-only dining.
Outdoor terrace
The large outdoor terrace gives diners another way to enjoy the beachside setting and views.
What to Eat at The MAINE Beach House Restaurant, Palm Jumeirah Dubai 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 MAINE Beach House Restaurant, Palm Jumeirah Dubai, 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 MAINE Beach House Restaurant, Palm Jumeirah Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Grilled octopus Net +2
“We also had the octopus for appetizer and it was grilled so good.”
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“We also had the octopus for appetizer and it was grilled so good.”February 2026
“The seafood was delicious: the grilled octopus was perfectly cooked (tender), and the blue crab pasta was rich, fresh, and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Steak Net +2
“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”
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“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”March 2026
“The fish Tacos are delicious and the steak was perfect.”February 2026
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Tuna tartare Net +2
“Had lunch at the Maine and was kindly looked after by Bien & Reggie - their service was incredible and loved the food specially the tuna tartar and the desserts! Will definitely be back”
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“Had lunch at the Maine and was kindly looked after by Bien & Reggie - their service was incredible and loved the food specially the tuna tartar and the desserts! Will definitely be back”February 2026
“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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Blue crab pasta Net +1
“The seafood was delicious: the grilled octopus was perfectly cooked (tender), and the blue crab pasta was rich, fresh, and full of flavor.”
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“The seafood was delicious: the grilled octopus was perfectly cooked (tender), and the blue crab pasta was rich, fresh, and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Crab and clams pasta Net +1
“Moving on to the food, I can’t tell you how much we love the crab and clams pasta. They are all really good.”
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“Moving on to the food, I can’t tell you how much we love the crab and clams pasta. They are all really good.”February 2026
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Crab pasta Net +1
“We had the fish dip, octopus, chicken, and the crab pasta—everything was delicious.”
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“We had the fish dip, octopus, chicken, and the crab pasta—everything was delicious.”January 2026
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Fish dip Net +1
“We had the fish dip, octopus, chicken, and the crab pasta—everything was delicious.”
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“We had the fish dip, octopus, chicken, and the crab pasta—everything was delicious.”January 2026
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Fish tacos Net +1
“The fish Tacos are delicious and the steak was perfect.”
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“The fish Tacos are delicious and the steak was perfect.”February 2026
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Fresh oysters Net +1
“We enjoyed the fresh oysters to start and all the food was delicious.”
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“We enjoyed the fresh oysters to start and all the food was delicious.”March 2026
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Key lime pie Net +1
“Don’t forget to try the key lime pie for dessert; it’s the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“Don’t forget to try the key lime pie for dessert; it’s the perfect way to end the meal.”March 2026
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Lobster rolls Net +1
“The lobster rolls were absolutely my favorite — delicious and worth coming back for.”
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“The lobster rolls were absolutely my favorite — delicious and worth coming back for.”June 2026
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Parmesan chicken Net +1
“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”
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“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”March 2026
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Rose Net +1
“Service was super attentive, the rose was lovely and the whole atmosphere was so chilled.”
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“Service was super attentive, the rose was lovely and the whole atmosphere was so chilled.”March 2026
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“I really liked the restaurant, a good atmosphere and the staff were very attentive, the food was delicious, especially the seafood pasta. Good music. Large outdoor terrace. I recommend it.”
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“I really liked the restaurant, a good atmosphere and the staff were very attentive, the food was delicious, especially the seafood pasta. Good music. Large outdoor terrace. I recommend it.”February 2026
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Sticky short ribs Net +1
“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”
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“I highly recommend the sticky short ribs, tuna tartare, steak and the parmesan chicken — all of them were absolutely delicious.”March 2026
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T-bone Net +1
“We tried the crab pasta, garlic pasta, kale salad, and T-bone, which was cooked to absolute perfection.”
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“We tried the crab pasta, garlic pasta, kale salad, and T-bone, which was cooked to absolute perfection.”January 2026
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Tiramisu dessert Net +1
“Food experience 10/10. Especially tiramisu dessert!!”
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“Food experience 10/10. Especially tiramisu dessert!!”March 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Steak frites Net −1
“Ordered the steak frites, steak was really tough. Not really what I expected. Food could have been better.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the steak frites, steak was really tough. Not really what I expected. Food could have been better.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try seafood. If you are deciding what to order, the grilled octopus and blue crab pasta have especially specific praise for texture and flavour.
Plan brunch. Saturday brunch can be paired with happy hour from 5–7, giving you a longer beachside visit.
Bring children. For a family outing, the small beachfront gives children somewhere to enjoy themselves during a brunch or meal.
Check seating. If comfortable table height matters, ask about seating before settling in, as one review found the couches unusually low.
Try daytime. A daytime visit is worth considering for the Palm setting; one evening visitor specifically thought the views might be even better during the day.
Ladies night. Tuesday Ladies Night was praised for its beach views, chic atmosphere and a good deal, so it may suit a group outing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Vista Mare Palm
The Palm Jumeirah - jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Tough steak
One guest found the steak frites steak notably tough and felt the food did not meet expectations.
Low couches
The low couches created an uncomfortable dining position, leaving one guest almost eye-to-eye with the table.
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The Bottom Line
The MAINE Beach House is a beachside restaurant in Jumeirah built around Palm views, relaxed dining and a small beachfront. You can come for lunch, dinner or Saturday brunch, then stay for happy hour; the setting also works for families because children can use the beachfront while adults dine. Seafood is the safest theme to follow.
Reviews specifically mention fresh oysters, lobster rolls, tuna tartare, grilled octopus and blue crab pasta, with the octopus praised for being tender and the pasta for its rich, fresh flavour. The menu also includes grills, though one guest found the steak frites steak tough. The atmosphere moves between breezy and peaceful during the day and more energetic at night.
Guests describe lounge music that can develop into dancing, alongside a large outdoor terrace and beach seating. Service is one of the more dependable positives, with repeated comments about friendly, attentive and welcoming staff. There is one comfort caveat: the low couches left a diner almost eye-to-eye with the table, so check the seating if that could bother you.
For a more occasion-led visit, reviews also mention thoughtful birthday cake surprises and a Tuesday Ladies Night deal.
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