The Scene at Pier 7

Name: The Scene at Pier 7
Address: Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144222328

Dubai Marina

Restaurant 04 422 2328

The Scene at Pier 7 is a British pub-style restaurant, lounge and terrace in Dubai Marina, known for its retro setting and marina outlook. Reviews point to comforting dishes such as shepherd’s pie and sticky toffee pudding, alongside live music, drinks and outdoor dining.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

1,305 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Marina views

The outdoor terrace gives diners broad Dubai Marina and JBR views, with especially striking night lights and yachts.

British classics

British comfort food is a clear strength, with reviewers praising the roast, shepherd’s pie, cod and lamb pie.

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What to Eat at The Scene at Pier 7

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Scene at Pier 7, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Cheese cake Net +2

“For the sweet I ordered cheese cake and it is also delicious .”
Roast beef Net +2

“About food. Roast beef - huge portion !!! Make sure you hungry before ordering this dish 😂😂”

Honorable mentions (20)

Seafood linguine Net +1

“The seafood linguine was amazing but not as good as the desserts that followed.”
Beef cheek tart Net +1

“The food at The Scene were excellent for me. I enjoyed eating the Oozy Brie and Chorizo, Crispy Jerk Chicken and Beef Cheek Tart.”
Black angus sirloin Net +1

“Black Angus sirloin (well-done): I am honestly not a fan of well-done and I prefer the raw side more. However, I accommodated to my friend’s need and I am glad that I was not disappointed. It was delicious!”
Chicken popcorn Net +1

“Their Chicken popcorn, Seafood Linguini & Cheesecake were my favorite.”
Chicken skewers Net +1

“Chicken Skewers - 5/5”
Crispy jerk chicken Net +1

“The food at The Scene were excellent for me. I enjoyed eating the Oozy Brie and Chorizo, Crispy Jerk Chicken and Beef Cheek Tart.”
Egg benedict Net +1

“We ordered for egg Benedict and some pancakes topped with raspberry jam and cream with some toast topped with pouched eggs... sounds so delish right ? Well if you love fresh and healthy food it is a must try for breakfast.”
Fresh cheese selection Net +1

“We were enjoying amazing fresh cheese selection and wines, singing our favourite tracks (the singer is the best!).”
Haloumi fried stick Net +1

“The Haloumi fried stick was yum!”
In-home guacamole Net +1

“In-home guacamole: delicious crisps on the side and guacamole is 90% well smashed! Also, the Chili is amazing! I wouldn’t munch it all day, but when I took it in, accidentally, it was hot but after awhile when I ate more of the guacamole it settled the matter for me.”
Lamb loin with bubble and squeak Net +1

“In the end, I chose the tuna tartare as a starter and the lamb loin with bubble and squeak as my main. Although I am British, I actually have never tried bubble and squeak before and had to be educated on what it actually was- shallow-fried leftover vegetables. It sounded more exotic than it actually was, nevertheless, it tasted good but it was nothing special. The lamb was cooked to medium, well seasoned, and was very tender and dewy, which meant that it was gone in 5 minutes. The tuna tartare which was also very well made but it was not very filling.”
Lamb pie Net +1

“The food at The Scene was delicious. We enjoyed Rayan's hospitality. We will definitely come back here. The shrimp was wonderfully seasoned and the Lamb pie was super tasty.”
Oozy brie and chorizo Net +1

“The food at The Scene were excellent for me. I enjoyed eating the Oozy Brie and Chorizo, Crispy Jerk Chicken and Beef Cheek Tart.”
Pancakes topped with raspberry jam and cream Net +1

“We ordered for egg Benedict and some pancakes topped with raspberry jam and cream with some toast topped with pouched eggs... sounds so delish right ? Well if you love fresh and healthy food it is a must try for breakfast.”
Roasted lamb with potato Net +1

“Roasted Lamb with Potato- 4/5”
Sticky toffee pudding Net +1

“Sticky toffee pudding and upside down cheesecake, both great desserts that hit the spot.”
Toast topped with pouched eggs Net +1

“We ordered for egg Benedict and some pancakes topped with raspberry jam and cream with some toast topped with pouched eggs... sounds so delish right ? Well if you love fresh and healthy food it is a must try for breakfast.”
Tuna tartare Net +1

“In the end, I chose the tuna tartare as a starter and the lamb loin with bubble and squeak as my main. Although I am British, I actually have never tried bubble and squeak before and had to be educated on what it actually was- shallow-fried leftover vegetables. It sounded more exotic than it actually was, nevertheless, it tasted good but it was nothing special. The lamb was cooked to medium, well seasoned, and was very tender and dewy, which meant that it was gone in 5 minutes. The tuna tartare which was also very well made but it was not very filling.”
Upside down cheesecake Net +1

“Sticky toffee pudding and upside down cheesecake, both great desserts that hit the spot.”
Quinoa prawns Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I had the quinoa prawns and that was ok.”

Drinks 4

Beer Net +2

“Love the food from Starters to Main course, one of the best gastropub in Dubai. Enjoyed the dinner and beer.”
Berry mojito Net +1

“I paired my meal with a Berry mojito, which was quite refreshing.”
Iced coffee Net +1

“Cocktails delicious, iced coffee - great .”
Pirate grog cocktail Net +1

“Beautiful view of the marina and the best way to see and enjoy Dubai's nightlights - This place had a good selection of drinks and their cocktails we're delightful, we particularly enjoyed the Pirate Grog cocktail and highly recommend it, if you like piña coladas.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Butter chicken Net −1

“The food has taken that age old route of diminishing quality to the point of no longer even bothering to distinguish that a butter chicken has zero chilli and the kitchen is saving money by using the same chicken mix as a tikka massala; or the Chicken kievs sorely lacking in the garlic and butter sauce department and so on and so forth.”
Chicken kievs Net −1

“The food has taken that age old route of diminishing quality to the point of no longer even bothering to distinguish that a butter chicken has zero chilli and the kitchen is saving money by using the same chicken mix as a tikka massala; or the Chicken kievs sorely lacking in the garlic and butter sauce department and so on and so forth.”
Tikka massala Net −1

“The food has taken that age old route of diminishing quality to the point of no longer even bothering to distinguish that a butter chicken has zero chilli and the kitchen is saving money by using the same chicken mix as a tikka massala; or the Chicken kievs sorely lacking in the garlic and butter sauce department and so on and so forth.”
Tofu “fish” Net −1

“Also the tofu “fish” used silken tofu rather than firm and it wasn’t wrapped in a sheet of nori so there was no “fishy” flavour to it.”
Virgin pinacolada Net −1

“Mocktail options are less .So, a bit disappointed. We had passion fruit mojito and virgin pinacolada which was very normal”

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Passion fruit mojito Net −1

“Mocktail options are less .So, a bit disappointed. We had passion fruit mojito and virgin pinacolada which was very normal”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve if you want balcony seating or are visiting at the weekend; one reviewer specifically advised booking for busy periods.

Request outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if the weather is comfortable: reviewers consistently say the terrace delivers the strongest marina view.

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Practical details

Pier 7

Dubai Marina, Dubai

04 422 2328

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Common Concerns

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Busy weekends

The venue can become crowded at weekends, particularly around balcony seating, which may affect the relaxed experience.

Uneven food

Food is not uniformly impressive: one dinner review found it ordinary, while another reported chewy squid in the seafood linguine.

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The Bottom Line

The Scene at Pier 7 is a British pub-style restaurant, lounge and terrace in Dubai Marina, with its main draw being the open marina view. It suits an easy dinner, Sunday lunch, brunch or drinks with live music. Reviews repeatedly mention the roast beef, shepherd’s pie, seafood linguine and sticky toffee pudding, although individual dishes are not always consistent.

The terrace is the table to target. Diners describe views across the Marina and JBR, with yachts by day and bright city lights after dark. The setting has a retro British feel, and the atmosphere can shift from laid-back pub lunch to a lively evening with a singer.

Portions are often generous, and breakfast reviewers have enjoyed egg Benedict, pancakes and vegan choices. Happy-hour and other drink promotions are a practical reason to visit, with reviewers mentioning cocktails, beers on tap and a Spanish wine selection. Weekend evenings can be crowded, especially for balcony tables, so booking is sensible.

Parking at Dubai Marina Mall was reported as roughly five minutes door to door. Outdoor seating can also be windy, while mocktail choice has been criticised as limited. Food reviews range from excellent hot, timely meals to an ordinary dinner and chewy squid, so come primarily for the view, atmosphere and pub experience rather than guaranteed fine dining.