The Marketplace

Name: The Marketplace
Address: Marriott Hotel - G Floor, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971509344357

Al Jaddaf

Restaurant 0 509 344 357

The Marketplace is a family-friendly international restaurant in Al Jaddaf, known for its buffet-led dining. Seafood Night is the standout: you can choose from fish, lobsters and oysters, then have selections cooked at live stations, while breakfast brings broad choices and on-demand cooking.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

441 ratings

Call Website Directions

The Good Stuff

Showing 2 of 6

Seafood Night

The Friday buffet has oysters, lobsters, prawns and many types of fish, with grilling available to order.

Fresh Cooking

The market-style seafood setup lets diners select fish or shellfish and hand it to the chef for preparation.

Let's go!

What to Eat at The Marketplace

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

Food 1

Sushi Net +3

“The variety was impressive oysters, lobsters, prawns, sushi, and more. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”

Honorable mentions (41)

Baked yoghurt Net +1

“Some of my favourites were the Baked Yoghurt- I popped in about 3-4 of those cute sized pieces with ease- so creamy and simple.”
Beef beijing Net +1

“Moving ahead, their beef beijing with prawn crackers was another hit for me- tender pieces of beef tossed in thick soy sauce gravy and colored capsicums with a subtle hint of spice.”
Beef salad Net +1

“I spotted some of my favourite salads and appetisers- loved the beef salad, fattoush, cheese board, moutable was so creamy and you can make your own salads as well.”
Beef with jus Net +1

“The food was amazing, especially the beef with jus (went back for that like 3 times, no regrets 😅).”
Berrylicious Net +1

“We also enjoyed their juice counter(drop by my story to have a glimpse)- the flavours were- Frosty Forest, Passionfruit Mojito and Berrylicious- this was my favourite concoction for the night, perfect balance of tang, sweetness and sour notes.”
Breakfast buffet Net +1

“I recently had the pleasure of enjoying the breakfast buffet at the Marriott Al Jaddaf, and it was a truly delightful experience. The variety and quality of the food exceeded expectations.”
Cheese board Net +1

“I spotted some of my favourite salads and appetisers- loved the beef salad, fattoush, cheese board, moutable was so creamy and you can make your own salads as well.”
Chicken alfredo Net +1

“The chicken alfredo was thick and creamy, just as I’ve always loved it, deliciously made.”
Chicken moussakan Net +1

“I also enjoyed the chicken moussakan- something new, mellow, simple yet flavourful.”
Chicken tawook Net +1

“The chicken tawook and kofta had the right amounts of spices, pair that with their oriental rice- aromatic and fragrant cooked in cinnamon, minced meat, and sumak, this was scrumptious and the cinnamon wasn’t overpowering at all.”
Chocolate fondue fountain Net +1

“Desserts were also good! Tried Arabic sweets and was surprised by the chocolate fondue fountain.”
Cookie cream cake Net +1

“The Cookie Cream Cake was so light and fluffy, a bit dry but the whipped cream compensated for it.”
Crab Net +1

“The Friday Seafood night was splendid! The spread was insane— class, crab, lobsters, prawns, fish. It was so fun picking them out to be cooked by the chefs!”
Crickets Net +1

“I especially enjoyed choosing fresh lobsters and crickets and having them grilled for you.”
Fattoush Net +1

“I spotted some of my favourite salads and appetisers- loved the beef salad, fattoush, cheese board, moutable was so creamy and you can make your own salads as well.”
Fresh fish Net +1

“I loved the market-style concept — you walk in, choose your favourite fresh fish or seafood from the display, and hand it directly to the chef. Everything is incredibly fresh, and you can see exactly what you’re getting.”
Fresh oysters Net +1

“We were even served fresh oysters right at our table, such an amazing experience!”
Fresh seafood Net +1

“Great place for fresh seafood and buffet variety! Loved the seafood night Friday , very fresh selection with plenty of options from salads to grilled fish.”
Friday seafood buffet Net +1

“We tried the Friday seafood buffet, it was really delicious. Fresh, clean and yummy.”
Grilled fish Net +1

“Loved the seafood night Friday , very fresh selection with plenty of options from salads to grilled fish.”
Grilled lobster Net +1

“Incredible variety of the freshest oysters, grilled lobster, fish, prawns, and sushi. The live grilling stations were a highlight!”
Grilled seafood Net +1

“Everything we tried was delicious, especially the grilled seafood.”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“The iftar buffet was very good but the music was too loud and there were a lot of unruly kids running around. They could have broken a lot of things.”
Kofta Net +1

“The chicken tawook and kofta had the right amounts of spices, pair that with their oriental rice- aromatic and fragrant cooked in cinnamon, minced meat, and sumak, this was scrumptious and the cinnamon wasn’t overpowering at all.”
Maqlouba rice Net +1

“I personally had a vegetarian meal, and my favorites were the maqlouba rice, mushroom mutter, and the roasted vegetables. I usually abstain from rice, but their maqlouba was simply irresistible. I kept getting second servings even though there were more expensive dishes I should be filling up on to get a higher ROI.”
Moutable Net +1

“I spotted some of my favourite salads and appetisers- loved the beef salad, fattoush, cheese board, moutable was so creamy and you can make your own salads as well.”
Mushroom mutter Net +1

“I personally had a vegetarian meal, and my favorites were the maqlouba rice, mushroom mutter, and the roasted vegetables. I usually abstain from rice, but their maqlouba was simply irresistible. I kept getting second servings even though there were more expensive dishes I should be filling up on to get a higher ROI. I also really enjoyed the mushroom mutter, but that could have been my love for green peas.”
Oriental rice Net +1

“The chicken tawook and kofta had the right amounts of spices, pair that with their oriental rice- aromatic and fragrant cooked in cinnamon, minced meat, and sumak, this was scrumptious and the cinnamon wasn’t overpowering at all.”
Pistachio muhalabia Net +1

“The Pistachio Muhalabia and Halawet El Jibn(Sweet Cheese Rolls) were another classic, especially the Muhalabia had the perfect consistency and sweetness- middle eastern desserts done right! .”
Salmon Net +1

“Great customer service , everyone is smiling. The salmon is the tastiest one! We would love to come back. Taifur is the best!”
Seafood brunch Net +1

“That was such a generous buffet, they had all types of seafood you can imagine, anything you wish for is there , from hot to cold , from raw to cooked to fried , it was hugeeeee , amazing seafood brunch, i definitely recommend for seafood lovers like me”
Seafood buffet Net +1

“The seafood buffet was fresh and delicious, with a good variety. Highly recommended!”
Seafood buffet dinner Net +1

“Best seafood buffet dinner in Dubai, we loved how everything was so fresh and the staff was super friendly with us❤️”
Seafood dinner Net +1

“Had a wonderful seafood dinner at the Marketplace, Marriott Al Jaddaf. The selection was fresh and beautifully presented, with a great variety of flavors. Everything we tried was delicious, especially the grilled seafood.”
Seafood night Net +1

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at the Seafood Night at The Market Place, Marriott Jeddah. Everything about the evening was exceptional, starting with the incredible freshness of the seafood—you can truly taste the quality in every bite.”
Seafood night buffet Net +1

“If you’re a seafood lover, this is one Friday night you shouldn’t miss. The Seafood Night Buffet at The Marketplace has all the seafood dishes you’re probably craving for, from fresh fish to shellfish, it’s a full-on feast.”
Seafood night friday Net +1

“Great place for fresh seafood and buffet variety! Loved the seafood night Friday , very fresh selection with plenty of options from salads to grilled fish.”
Seafood selection Net +1

“The seafood selection was huge, and was super fresh.. Felt like it was straight out from the ocean!”
Steamed sea bream bass Net +1

“The steamed sea bream bass with asparagus and baby corn was too good, I paired that with some mixed veggies cooked in béchamel sauce and that was a done deal.”
Strawberry baked yoghurt Net +1

“Their Strawberry Baked Yoghurt was another favourite of mine as well as the Ice Cream counter- catering to chocolate and vanilla with toppings to settle on.”
Umm ali Net +1

“Their Umm Ali was super scrumptious and rich with flavours, loved the puff pastry soaked in warm milk with nuts and essence, the mushy texture is what I enjoyed.”

Drinks 1

Champagne Net +1

“An oyster specialist comes to each table and opens fresh oysters. Champagne and oysters are a perfect combination.”

What to Avoid (2)

Drinks 2

Cola Net −1

“The salads didn’t seem fresh, and even the drinks were disappointing — the cola was completely flat with no carbonation.”
Fizzy drink Net −1

“Food was not upto the expectation.I had to finish my dinner when I realized my fizzy drink was flat and was poured out of a 2 L bottle that got opened perhaps not hours but days ago.”

Tips for a Better Visit

Showing 2 of 6

Choose Friday. For the fullest seafood experience, target Friday Seafood Night, when reviews mention lobster, oysters, prawns and live stations.

Request Cooking. At the seafood station, tell the chef whether you want your fish grilled, fried or prepared another way.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Marriott Hotel - G Floor

Al Jadaf, Dubai

0 509 344 357

Get directions

Common Concerns

Showing 2 of 5

Booking Confusion

A confirmed OpenTable booking for a Tuesday all-you-can-eat visit was reportedly rejected because weekday reservations and the offer were unavailable.

Iftar Value

Several Ramadan reviews found the iftar buffet’s quality and variety weak for the price, especially the desserts.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 245

Buffet with soft drink

“Buffet with soft drink AED 245”

Google review · October 2025

DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

The Marketplace is an international buffet restaurant in Al Jaddaf, with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Its strongest draw is Seafood Night: diners describe oysters, lobsters, prawns, sushi and fish, with live stations where selected seafood is grilled or cooked to order. There are also meat, salad and dessert sections, so non-seafood diners have plenty to choose from.

Breakfast gets good marks for variety, particularly the Indian, Arabic and Chinese corners, live cooking and freshly brewed coffee. The restaurant’s atmosphere is generally described as welcoming and relaxed, with live music adding a lively note. It is family-oriented, though that also means the room may feel busy, and one iftar guest found the music too loud.

The experience is not entirely consistent. Multiple Ramadan diners felt the AED 250 iftar buffet did not deliver enough quality or variety, while other reviews praised fresh food and generous seafood spreads. Reports of flat cola and cold food also appear.

Service is often described as friendly and attentive, but a serious booking issue left one birthday guest turned away despite a confirmed OpenTable reservation. For a first visit, verify the buffet theme and reservation rules before travelling. Friday seafood evenings appear to be the clearest reason to go, while breakfast is worth considering outside peak hours.