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The Showhouse
Dubai Marina
The Showhouse is a restaurant-theatre in Dubai Marina, pairing dinner with live cabaret-style performances, dancers and music. Reviews point to a strong night-out format, with dishes such as steak and baked Camembert alongside shows including Down the Rabbit Hole and Soul Night.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
327 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dinner Pairing
Food and entertainment work well together for a full evening rather than a quick meal.
Steak Pick
Steak is a recurring favourite, including a striploin described as perfectly cooked and a Christmas dinner steak praised by a reviewer.
Atmosphere
The elegant, theatrical interior includes a dressing-room entrance and a Gatsby-style design.
Warm Service
Several reviews describe the welcome and table service as attentive, friendly and accommodating.
Valet Parking
One reviewer specifically reports free valet parking, useful for an evening at the venue.
What to Eat at The Showhouse 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 Showhouse, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Showhouse, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Steak main course Net +3
“Also the steak was so good and I loved the staff all energetic and happy face!”
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Review excerpts
“Also the steak was so good and I loved the staff all energetic and happy face!”December 2024
“We ordered dinner set menu and delicious:) The steak main course is my favorite dish!”November 2024
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Three-course meal Net +3
“The three-course meal was equally outstanding, with each dish fresh, flavorful, and expertly crafted.”
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“The three-course meal was equally outstanding, with each dish fresh, flavorful, and expertly crafted.”November 2024
“I opted for a three-course meal. Each dish was beautifully presented, showcasing fresh ingredients and innovative flavors. The balance between rich and light dishes ensured that the meal complemented the evening’s entertainment without overwhelming the palate.”January 2025
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Cheesecake Net +2
“Food was really nice ( especially the cheesecake) but to be honest I would be happy to pay the price only for the show as I loved it som much.”
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“Food was really nice ( especially the cheesecake) but to be honest I would be happy to pay the price only for the show as I loved it som much.”November 2024
“The cheesecake was the grand finale—creamy, rich, and absolutely divine and the show added even more flavour.”December 2024
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Cocktails Net +2
“The cocktails were also top-notch, and the dessert was a delightful way to end the evening.”
Positive 2Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“The cocktails were also top-notch, and the dessert was a delightful way to end the evening.”November 2024
“I have been to many restaurants and show venues in Dubai, but this was the most unique and extraordinary for me 🤩 I had a delicious dinner with a colorful and energetic show! The food and cocktails were great, the staff was very friendly and polite. In general, this place boosted my energy with its positive atmosphere! I will definitely go again, this place fascinated me 😍”December 2024
Honorable mentions (10)
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Baked camembert Net +1
“The dining experience matched the atmosphere — beautifully plated dishes with bold, memorable flavors that elevated the evening (Highly recommend Baked Camembert).”
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Review excerpts
“The dining experience matched the atmosphere — beautifully plated dishes with bold, memorable flavors that elevated the evening (Highly recommend Baked Camembert).”May 2025
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Burrata Net +1
“The food was amazing. I had the Burrata, Steak and Crème Brûlée. It was super tasty with a flawless service.”
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“The food was amazing. I had the Burrata, Steak and Crème Brûlée. It was super tasty with a flawless service.”May 2024
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Camembert cheese with mushrooms Net +1
“This restaurant with a show was amazing in the style of Cabaret. Very tasty food, especially Camembert cheese with mushrooms.”
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“This restaurant with a show was amazing in the style of Cabaret. Very tasty food, especially Camembert cheese with mushrooms.”February 2025
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Crème brûlée Net +1
“The food was amazing. I had the Burrata, Steak and Crème Brûlée. It was super tasty with a flawless service.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was amazing. I had the Burrata, Steak and Crème Brûlée. It was super tasty with a flawless service.”May 2024
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Dinner set menu Net +1
“We ordered dinner set menu and delicious:) The steak main course is my favorite dish!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered dinner set menu and delicious:) The steak main course is my favorite dish!”November 2024
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Foui gras Net +1
“Food was yummy, my personal favorite is leg of the such and foui gras.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was yummy, my personal favorite is leg of the such and foui gras.”October 2025
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Leg of the such Net +1
“Food was yummy, my personal favorite is leg of the such and foui gras.”
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“Food was yummy, my personal favorite is leg of the such and foui gras.”October 2025
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Striploin Net +1
“The food was just as impressive. I started with the tartare, which was fresh and flavorful, followed by a perfectly cooked striploin that melted in my mouth.”
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“The food was just as impressive. I started with the tartare, which was fresh and flavorful, followed by a perfectly cooked striploin that melted in my mouth.”December 2024
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Tartare Net +1
“The food was just as impressive. I started with the tartare, which was fresh and flavorful, followed by a perfectly cooked striploin that melted in my mouth.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The food was just as impressive. I started with the tartare, which was fresh and flavorful, followed by a perfectly cooked striploin that melted in my mouth.”December 2024
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Filet main Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The filet main was reasonable, although one of my dining companions thought it quite bland.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Martini Net +1
“The package also came with two glasses of champagne and cocktails—special mention to the martini, which was fantastic!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The package also came with two glasses of champagne and cocktails—special mention to the martini, which was fantastic!”September 2024
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Lobster starter Net −1
“The lobster starter was a middling Caesar salad, with about 4 tiny slivers of meat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The lobster starter was a middling Caesar salad, with about 4 tiny slivers of meat.”June 2024
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Tarte tartin Net −1
“Three of us had the tarte tartin to finish, and none of us ate more than half of it because it tasted burnt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Three of us had the tarte tartin to finish, and none of us ate more than half of it because it tasted burnt.”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Seating. If booking VIP, ask to avoid a pillar booth or any table with an obstructed stage view.
Plan Timing. Build the evening around the performance: one reviewer says the main show began exactly at 9pm.
Use Valet. Ask about the reported free valet service; another review also found parking easy at the InterContinental Hotel.
Dress Room. Arrive through the stage-door or parking-lot entrance if you want to see the dressing room and take photos before the show.
Plan the visit
Practical details
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Common Concerns
Food Consistency
One visit had two dishes returned for poor taste and smell, while another found the food merely adequate.
Seat Views
A VIP pillar booth beside the till reportedly had a limited view of the performance.
Room Heat
One evening had ineffective air conditioning, making it uncomfortably hot for diners.
Service Lapses
A table of seven reportedly had to make multiple requests before receiving enough water.
Playback Concern
One reviewer enjoyed the show but wondered whether some of the performance was playback.
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The Bottom Line
The Showhouse is a dinner-and-performance venue in Dubai Marina, suited to anyone who wants the evening to feel more like theatre than a standard restaurant meal. You can book dinner with a live cabaret-style show, including the Down the Rabbit Hole production, or visit themed music nights such as Soul Night. The steak, striploin and baked Camembert are among the more specifically praised food choices, while cheesecake and desserts also receive positive mentions.
The performances are the strongest and most consistent reason to visit. Reviews describe talented dancers, singers, colourful costumes, choreography and even acrobatic skills, with one show lasting around three hours and another running for about two. The setting is intimate and theatrical, with a Gatsby-style interior and a dressing-room feature that guests can visit for photos.
Staff are generally described as warm and attentive, and free valet parking was reported. There are a few practical cautions. Food quality is not uniformly reliable: one guest returned a main and dessert, and another found a tarte tatin burnt.
Check your table location carefully, especially with VIP seating, since a pillar booth reportedly obstructed the view. One evening was also uncomfortably hot because of the air conditioning, and the non-alcoholic package was said to cost the same as the alcoholic one.