Brunch variety
Saturday brunches can include sushi, live seafood grills, steak carvings and Arabic, Chinese and Indian sections.
The Market
Business Bay
The Market is an all-day dining restaurant in Business Bay, known for buffet meals and weekend brunches. Reviews especially highlight seafood stations, sushi, live cooking and a family-friendly kids’ play area.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
213 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
The Saturday seafood buffet has been praised for fresh, varied seafood with oysters, shrimp, salmon, sashimi and sushi.
Family friendly
Families get a separate kids’ area, making it easier for adults to enjoy brunch or a meal nearby.
Desserts
Ice cream, gelato, cakes and pastries are recurring bright spots, with one review calling the gelato particularly good.
Canal views
The restaurant has been noted for views of the Dubai Canal, fountains and surrounding city landmarks.
Live music
Some brunches and celebrations include live music, with one guest noting it was enjoyable without being too loud.
Attentive service
Reviews often describe quick, friendly service, including prompt seating and hands-on help during a busy breakfast.
What to Eat at The Market 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 Market, 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 Market got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Ice cream Net +3
“Live station of Ice Cream is second to none, sweets sections generally is extra delicious.”
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“Live station of Ice Cream is second to none, sweets sections generally is extra delicious.”May 2024
“Desert was decent with cakes and ice cream.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (18)
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Beef satay Net +1
“the beef satay is amaaazing.”
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Review excerpts
“the beef satay is amaaazing.”June 2023
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Brazo de mercedes Net +1
“they have brazo de mercedes on their dessert anf fondue too! they have excellent dessert options.”
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“they have brazo de mercedes on their dessert anf fondue too! they have excellent dessert options.”June 2023
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City brunch Net +1
“I’d recommend the city brunch!”
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“I’d recommend the city brunch!”December 2017
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Delicious cake Net +1
“He took care of us brought mojitos, a nice fruit platter, the chef made a fresh kebab & they celebrate my birthday with a delicious cake 🥰”
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Review excerpts
“He took care of us brought mojitos, a nice fruit platter, the chef made a fresh kebab & they celebrate my birthday with a delicious cake 🥰”May 2023
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Dim sum Net +1
“I went for dim sum which was freshly prepped.”
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Review excerpts
“I went for dim sum which was freshly prepped.”June 2018
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Fondue Net +1
“they have brazo de mercedes on their dessert anf fondue too! they have excellent dessert options.”
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Review excerpts
“they have brazo de mercedes on their dessert anf fondue too! they have excellent dessert options.”June 2023
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Fresh kebab Net +1
“He took care of us brought mojitos, a nice fruit platter, the chef made a fresh kebab & they celebrate my birthday with a delicious cake 🥰”
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Review excerpts
“He took care of us brought mojitos, a nice fruit platter, the chef made a fresh kebab & they celebrate my birthday with a delicious cake 🥰”May 2023
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Fruit platter Net +1
“He took care of us brought mojitos, a nice fruit platter, the chef made a fresh kebab & they celebrate my birthday with a delicious cake 🥰”
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Review excerpts
“He took care of us brought mojitos, a nice fruit platter, the chef made a fresh kebab & they celebrate my birthday with a delicious cake 🥰”May 2023
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Gelato Net +1
“I love the gelato — quite good!”
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Review excerpts
“I love the gelato — quite good!”September 2025
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Iftar Net +1
“We had Iftar with relatives last weekend and was indeed a lovely evening. Food was good and the service was excellent. They even included drinks, tea, coffee etc. All staff and the manager was extremely accommodating with all are requests.”
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Review excerpts
“We had Iftar with relatives last weekend and was indeed a lovely evening. Food was good and the service was excellent. They even included drinks, tea, coffee etc. All staff and the manager was extremely accommodating with all are requests.”March 2025
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Lamb ouzi Net +1
“Had the lamb Ouzi also, lamb was cooked well.”
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Review excerpts
“Had the lamb Ouzi also, lamb was cooked well.”June 2018
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Live grill seafood counter Net +1
“My friend and I had a great time for Saturday brunch at the Market restaurant. The food was truly so fresh and delicious with so many cuisines available. We especially liked the live grill seafood counter and the burrata stations.”
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“My friend and I had a great time for Saturday brunch at the Market restaurant. The food was truly so fresh and delicious with so many cuisines available. We especially liked the live grill seafood counter and the burrata stations.”November 2025
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Live seafood grills Net +1
“We absolutely love the sushi station, live seafood grills, Steak Carvings, Chinese, Indian, Arabic section.”
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Review excerpts
“We absolutely love the sushi station, live seafood grills, Steak Carvings, Chinese, Indian, Arabic section.”August 2025
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Pastries Net +1
“Can’t get enough of their Ice cream 🥰 Pastries on different level of tastiness, not too sweet just well balanced.”
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“Can’t get enough of their Ice cream 🥰 Pastries on different level of tastiness, not too sweet just well balanced.”August 2025
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Saturday brunch Net +1
“Very good Saturday brunch. Super tasty, overwhelming choices of food, very good and friendly service with Mr. Tarun and Dinesh.”
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“Very good Saturday brunch. Super tasty, overwhelming choices of food, very good and friendly service with Mr. Tarun and Dinesh.”October 2023
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Steak Net +1
“The saving grace was the steak — nicely cooked and genuinely flavorful. Unfortunately, the experience was dimmed by the steak server’s attitude. I specifically requested a certain cut, but ended up being served something else entirely, without much care or explanation. Small detail, but it added to the overall “off” vibe.”
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Review excerpts
“The saving grace was the steak — nicely cooked and genuinely flavorful. Unfortunately, the experience was dimmed by the steak server’s attitude. I specifically requested a certain cut, but ended up being served something else entirely, without much care or explanation. Small detail, but it added to the overall “off” vibe.”July 2025
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Steak with sauce Net +1
“Edit: after our complain we were offered steak with sauce and potato with deserts. It tasted really nice as if we were in a different place. Would like to thank the manager and the friendly staff. Things have completely changed. Special thanks to Tanin the manager, thank you”
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“Edit: after our complain we were offered steak with sauce and potato with deserts. It tasted really nice as if we were in a different place. Would like to thank the manager and the friendly staff. Things have completely changed. Special thanks to Tanin the manager, thank you”January 2026
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Sushi station Net +1
“We absolutely love the sushi station, live seafood grills, Steak Carvings, Chinese, Indian, Arabic section.”
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Review excerpts
“We absolutely love the sushi station, live seafood grills, Steak Carvings, Chinese, Indian, Arabic section.”August 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Arabic dishes Net −1
“Arabic dishes fell short, but the affordable price (around 200 dirhams per person) with a plethora of Ramadan drinks made up for it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Arabic dishes fell short, but the affordable price (around 200 dirhams per person) with a plethora of Ramadan drinks made up for it.”April 2024
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Arabic sweet Net −1
“We had Ramadan Iftar there unfortunately food was cold also not that much middle east food we paid 250 dhs per person, we doubt they chief making arabic sweet he is arabic no arabic test in the sweet at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We had Ramadan Iftar there unfortunately food was cold also not that much middle east food we paid 250 dhs per person, we doubt they chief making arabic sweet he is arabic no arabic test in the sweet at all.”March 2026
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Mediocre pastries Net −1
“It’s not a buffet for a 5 stars hotel. They don’t have fruit, gluten free food nor anything besides salty food and mediocre pastries”
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Critical review excerpts
“It’s not a buffet for a 5 stars hotel. They don’t have fruit, gluten free food nor anything besides salty food and mediocre pastries”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book Saturday brunch in advance: one review says the place gets busy and that a reservation is essential.
Check stations. Confirm which seafood is being served before booking; one buffet had sashimi but no lobster or oysters.
Use discounts. Check The Entertainer before visiting; a guest used it for a two-for-one dinner and found the value much better.
Bring children. If dining with children, use the separate kids’ hangout area so adults can brunch while they play nearby.
Set expectations. For Iftar, ask about the current menu and food temperature first, as one visit reported cold dishes and limited Middle Eastern food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent variety
Several guests found the buffet selection limited, including a half-closed salad bar and only a few main dishes.
Iftar temperature
One Ramadan Iftar visit found the food cold and the Middle Eastern selection weaker than expected.
Sushi quality
Sushi receives mixed feedback, with some guests finding it bland or disappointing in both taste and presentation.
Coffee taste
A breakfast review criticised the coffee beans as very acidic and bitter, with no appealing alternative available.
Price value
At AED 250 per person for Iftar, one guest felt better offers were available elsewhere.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
250 AED
buffet
“buffet includes soda, coffee and tea for 250 AED”Google review · June 2023
199 dirhams
dinner
“199 dirhams for this quality and variety of dinner is a joke”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Market is a hotel restaurant in Business Bay built around buffets, with Saturday brunches drawing the strongest praise. Depending on the occasion, you may find sushi, live seafood grills, steak carvings, Arabic and Asian sections, plus desserts such as ice cream and gelato. The selection is broad when the buffet is fully running, but reviews show that variety can change noticeably.
Seafood brunch is a recurring highlight: one guest described it as fresh and well varied, while another mentioned oysters, shrimp, salmon, sashimi and sushi. Live cooking stations also add some interest, and occasional live music stays quiet enough for conversation. Families have a separate kids’ area, and some tables enjoy Dubai Canal or fountain views.
The main caution is consistency. Some diners found limited dishes, tired salad greens, bland food or underwhelming sushi; an Iftar review also reported cold food and weaker Middle Eastern choices. Pricing matters too: guests cited AED 250 per person for Iftar and AED 199 for dinner, amounts that some considered poor value.
Check the current buffet stations, look for an Entertainer offer, and reserve Saturday brunch ahead of time.