Sunday Roast
The Sunday roast earns repeated praise, with generous portions, excellent beef and standout cauliflower cheese.
The Strand Restaurant
Palm Jumeirah
The Strand is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant on Palm Jumeirah serving food, cocktails and relaxed waterfront dining. Reviews particularly highlight its Sunday roast, dog-friendly seating and views towards Bluewaters and Dubai Eye.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
507 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dog Friendly
Dogs can dine indoors, and one guest says their dog even received chicken in a special bowl.
Waterfront Views
Outdoor tables look towards Bluewaters, Dubai Eye and the Palm, with sunset views adding to the atmosphere.
Breakfast Hours
Breakfast is available early, with one review noting that the restaurant opens at 6 am.
Dish Quality
The beef brisket Benedict, fried chicken and waffles, and huevos rancheros were singled out during Saturday brunch.
Filtered Water
A large jar of filtered water is available, which guests appreciated as an alternative to expensive imported water.
Event Hosting
Reviews describe successful baby showers and a 30-person birthday breakfast on the outside terrace.
What to Eat at The Strand Restaurant 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 Strand Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Strand Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sunday roast dinner Net +5
“One of my fave spots for breakfast and the Sunday Roast dinner is 10/10!”
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“One of my fave spots for breakfast and the Sunday Roast dinner is 10/10!”March 2026
“Came for Sunday roast and it was truly a 10/10 experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself looks fantastic, with an inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for a perfect meal. The food was absolutely delicious, with beautiful plating and presentation that showed real attention to detail.”September 2025
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Sunset brunch Net +2
“We had a wonderful meal and drinks at the Sunset Brunch.”
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“We had a wonderful meal and drinks at the Sunset Brunch.”March 2025
“I’ve tried both their sunset brunch and Sunday roast, and they never disappoint.”October 2024
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Truffle and beef pasta Net +2
“The food is unbelievably delicious, and every bite is homemade and full of flavors. We had the burger, the fish and chips, the truffle and beef pasta and the seafod ceviche.”
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“The food is unbelievably delicious, and every bite is homemade and full of flavors. We had the burger, the fish and chips, the truffle and beef pasta and the seafod ceviche.”May 2026
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Yorkshire puddings Net +2
“Generous portions, with lots of different vegetables, great gravy and Yorkshire Puddings.”
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“Generous portions, with lots of different vegetables, great gravy and Yorkshire Puddings.”August 2023
“We came here for both chicken, salmon and beef roast dinners. White wine and processco. Great food, we also also entered the Yorkshire pudding into the best Yorkshire pudding competition.”August 2024
Honorable mentions (34)
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Avocado toast with poached eggs Net +1
“We had the avocado toast with poached eggs, green juice and great coffe!! Dogs 🐶 are allowed here, can’t wait to bring mine with me next time and also to try out their famous Sunday roast, I heard it’s wow!✨”
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“We had the avocado toast with poached eggs, green juice and great coffe!! Dogs 🐶 are allowed here, can’t wait to bring mine with me next time and also to try out their famous Sunday roast, I heard it’s wow!✨”December 2024
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Beef brisket benedict Net +1
“The Beef Brisket Benedict, with its slow-roasted, tender brisket and a chipotle hollandaise that has a delightful little kick, proves that some things are just better when they're a bit unorthodox.”
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“The Beef Brisket Benedict, with its slow-roasted, tender brisket and a chipotle hollandaise that has a delightful little kick, proves that some things are just better when they're a bit unorthodox.”August 2025
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Beef roast Net +1
“Had the beef roast at The Strand and it was excellent, the beef was cooked to perfection.”
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“Had the beef roast at The Strand and it was excellent, the beef was cooked to perfection.”August 2025
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Bloody mary Net +1
“All of this was washed down with a Bloody Mary that was so spicy and fresh, and with a strip of bacon added on request, it was a work of art and a must-try.”
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“All of this was washed down with a Bloody Mary that was so spicy and fresh, and with a strip of bacon added on request, it was a work of art and a must-try.”August 2025
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Buratta salad Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Carrot cake Net +1
“The carrot cake was one of the best I’ve ever had, with a rich cinnamon flavor that made it stand out as my favorite dessert.”
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“The carrot cake was one of the best I’ve ever had, with a rich cinnamon flavor that made it stand out as my favorite dessert.”February 2025
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Cheese cauliflower Net +1
“The portion size was huge and the cheese cauliflower was incredible.”
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“The portion size was huge and the cheese cauliflower was incredible.”February 2026
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Cheesecake Net +1
“We are so delighted with our dining experience. Their cheesecake is superb! The environment is quite beautiful and intimate.”
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“We are so delighted with our dining experience. Their cheesecake is superb! The environment is quite beautiful and intimate.”July 2025
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Chicken and prawns skewers Net +1
“Loved this place with an amazing view, chill atmosphere, welcoming staff, and even dog friendly) we had a mains chicken and prawns skewers which were delicious and flavored, spicy margarita must to try🥰”
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“Loved this place with an amazing view, chill atmosphere, welcoming staff, and even dog friendly) we had a mains chicken and prawns skewers which were delicious and flavored, spicy margarita must to try🥰”December 2025
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Christmas dinner Net +1
“I loved it so much I came back for the Christmas dinner. It was my first Christmas away from home and they made me feel as if I was with family. The dinner was outstanding and the team was so welcoming and attentive.”
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“I loved it so much I came back for the Christmas dinner. It was my first Christmas away from home and they made me feel as if I was with family. The dinner was outstanding and the team was so welcoming and attentive.”December 2023
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Classic avocado toast Net +1
“I tried the classic avocado toast, and it was absolutely amazing — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”
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“I tried the classic avocado toast, and it was absolutely amazing — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”February 2025
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Croissant Net +1
“n the freshly baked croissant with fresh squeezed juices were just so amazing.”
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“n the freshly baked croissant with fresh squeezed juices were just so amazing.”April 2024
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Fish and chips Net +1
“The food is unbelievably delicious, and every bite is homemade and full of flavors. We had the burger, the fish and chips, the truffle and beef pasta and the seafod ceviche.”
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“The food is unbelievably delicious, and every bite is homemade and full of flavors. We had the burger, the fish and chips, the truffle and beef pasta and the seafod ceviche.”May 2026
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Fresh guacamole Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Fried chicken & waffle Net +1
“The Fried Chicken & Waffle, a sweet and savoury American classic, was elevated to new heights with a drizzle of house-made chipotle honey that was frankly, genius.”
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“The Fried Chicken & Waffle, a sweet and savoury American classic, was elevated to new heights with a drizzle of house-made chipotle honey that was frankly, genius.”August 2025
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Greek fish and chips Net +1
“I went for lunch and had the greek fish and chips! It was delicious!”
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“I went for lunch and had the greek fish and chips! It was delicious!”August 2025
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Grilled eggplant Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Grilled jumbo prawns Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Huevos rancheros Net +1
“And then there's the Huevos Rancheros, a taste of Mexico on a tortilla, topped with carne asada and a sunnyside egg that practically winked at me.”
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“And then there's the Huevos Rancheros, a taste of Mexico on a tortilla, topped with carne asada and a sunnyside egg that practically winked at me.”August 2025
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Lamb burger Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Lean green Net +1
“It’s my go-to spot for meetings, especially with their delicious homemade mocktails—*Lean Green* is my absolute favorite!”
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“It’s my go-to spot for meetings, especially with their delicious homemade mocktails—*Lean Green* is my absolute favorite!”October 2024
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Mousaka Net +1
“This is a great find. The best Mousaka I have ever had, fantastic wine at a great price and exceptional service from Tyler the entire night.”
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“This is a great find. The best Mousaka I have ever had, fantastic wine at a great price and exceptional service from Tyler the entire night.”June 2026
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Moutable Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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Pina colada gelato Net +1
“For desert I would highly recommend the pina colada gelato and the San Sebastián cheesecake.”
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“For desert I would highly recommend the pina colada gelato and the San Sebastián cheesecake.”September 2023
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Retro classic avocado Net +1
“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”
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“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”June 2024
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Retro egg benedict Net +1
“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”
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“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”June 2024
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Retro succotash avocado toast Net +1
“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”
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“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”June 2024
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Retro the cowboy Net +1
“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”
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“We could select 5 dishes, but nearly all contained eggs. So after trying the Retro Egg Benedict, Retro Classic Avocado, Retro the Cowboy and the Retro Succotash avocado toast we had more than enough eggs. Food was tasty but not fantastic.”June 2024
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Roast beef Net +1
“The roast beef and chicken were both excellent.”
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“The roast beef and chicken were both excellent.”August 2023
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Salmon Net +1
“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”
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“Some of the dishes we loved were for the entree the grilled jumbo prawns, fresh guacamole, grilled eggplant, moutable, the mains we loved the salmon, lamb burger and pasta with beef and truffle, the buratta salad is a must.”September 2023
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San sebastián cheesecake Net +1
“For desert I would highly recommend the pina colada gelato and the San Sebastián cheesecake.”
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“For desert I would highly recommend the pina colada gelato and the San Sebastián cheesecake.”September 2023
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Seafod ceviche Net +1
“The food is unbelievably delicious, and every bite is homemade and full of flavors. We had the burger, the fish and chips, the truffle and beef pasta and the seafod ceviche.”
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“The food is unbelievably delicious, and every bite is homemade and full of flavors. We had the burger, the fish and chips, the truffle and beef pasta and the seafod ceviche.”May 2026
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Steak and fries Net +1
“Beautiful place and good offer for steak and fries with a nice view on the palm highly recommended good food and vibes”
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“Beautiful place and good offer for steak and fries with a nice view on the palm highly recommended good food and vibes”April 2026
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Sunday lunch Net +1
“A great traditional Sunday lunch. The roast beef and chicken were both excellent.”
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“A great traditional Sunday lunch. The roast beef and chicken were both excellent.”August 2023
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Spicy margarita Net +1
“Loved this place with an amazing view, chill atmosphere, welcoming staff, and even dog friendly) we had a mains chicken and prawns skewers which were delicious and flavored, spicy margarita must to try🥰”
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“Loved this place with an amazing view, chill atmosphere, welcoming staff, and even dog friendly) we had a mains chicken and prawns skewers which were delicious and flavored, spicy margarita must to try🥰”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Sunday. If you want breakfast on Sunday, ask what is being served when booking; one guest was told only about the roast on arrival.
Check Parking. With validation, parking can be free for up to three hours; one review places it about 100 metres from the venue.
Bring Your Dog. Pet owners can ask for indoor seating; a returning guest says dogs are allowed inside and received a special chicken portion.
Try Sides. For Sunday roast, consider the cauliflower cheese and caramelized leeks, specifically recommended by a roast guest.
Choose Terrace. The outside terrace is repeatedly praised for its atmosphere and views, while one review found the interior dated.
Early Breakfast. For an early meal, breakfast starts at 6 am according to one review.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm Views West
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Sunday Notice
A Sunday reservation was not told that breakfast was unavailable and only Sunday roast was being served.
Interior Update
One reviewer liked the terrace but felt the inside interior needed renewal.
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The Bottom Line
The Strand is a relaxed Mediterranean-inspired restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, with a waterfront setting that looks towards Bluewaters, Dubai Eye and the Palm. It is especially known in the reviews for Sunday roast, dog-friendly dining and breakfast, making it a flexible choice for a casual meal, a catch-up or a celebration. Sunday roast is the clearest standout: guests describe excellent beef, generous portions, Yorkshire puddings, gravy and cauliflower cheese.
Breakfast also gets strong marks, including the Beef Brisket Benedict, Fried Chicken & Waffle and Huevos Rancheros from the Saturday brunch. Cocktails, tapas and bingo nights add variety, while the Steak and Wine deal is mentioned as good value. Dogs can sit indoors or outside, and one guest says their pet received chicken in a dog bowl.
The terrace is the better bet if views and atmosphere matter, particularly around sunset. Parking may be free for up to three hours with validation, with one review placing it about 100 metres away. There are two practical cautions: confirm the Sunday menu when booking, since breakfast may be replaced by roast, and be aware that flies were described as a serious nuisance in two reviews.
One diner also found the interior in need of renewal.