Water views
Creek and sea-facing tables create a relaxing setting, including a private cabin used for a client lunch.
Themar Albahar Restaurant - Dubai
Tourist Village
Themar Albahar is a seafood restaurant in Tourist Village with a waterside setting, broad seafood dishes and buffet occasions. Reviews highlight butterfly shrimp, lobster and lively Iftar meals, while families can also find children’s activities and Arabic entertainment alongside their food.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,039 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood variety
Reviews mention fresh, well-seasoned seafood, from whole salt-crust fish to generous mixed seafood grills.
Iftar buffet
The Ramadan buffet is praised for its broad choice, creekside atmosphere and family-friendly activities after Iftar.
Family setting
Kids’ animation and activities help families settle in for a longer meal, especially during Ramadan.
Live entertainment
Some visits include a live band, violinist or Arabic music, giving evening meals a more animated feel.
Breakfast spread
Sunday breakfast buffet reviews describe Egyptian, Mediterranean and Danish selections, plus a fatayer station and fresh juices.
Private dining
The sea-facing cabin was described as private and relaxing, making it useful for hosting overseas clients.
What to Eat at Themar Albahar Restaurant - Dubai 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 Themar Albahar Restaurant - Dubai, 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 Themar Albahar Restaurant - Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Iftar buffet Net +2
“The best iftar buffet in Dubai, excellent food and spectacular see view.”
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“The best iftar buffet in Dubai, excellent food and spectacular see view.”March 2026
“Such a fantastic place with an amazing Iftar buffet! We had a lot of fun! Everything was perfect but what made our night was the fantastic staff!”March 2024
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“Come and enjoy breakfast buffet every Sunday morning.”
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“Come and enjoy breakfast buffet every Sunday morning.”October 2024
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Butterfly shrimps Net +1
“Best butterfly shrimps and lobsters I have ever tried.”
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“Best butterfly shrimps and lobsters I have ever tried.”June 2026
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Creamy seafood platter Net +1
“The highlight was a whole fish prepared in an authentic Italian style—baked in a salt crust, which kept it moist and flavorful. Alongside that, I had a creamy seafood platter featuring a variety of fresh options, and a refreshing tuna salad. Every dish was perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and rich in well-balanced flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight was a whole fish prepared in an authentic Italian style—baked in a salt crust, which kept it moist and flavorful. Alongside that, I had a creamy seafood platter featuring a variety of fresh options, and a refreshing tuna salad. Every dish was perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and rich in well-balanced flavors.”December 2025
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“From the succulent grilled shrimp to the perfectly seasoned lobster, each dish demonstrated a commitment to quality and creativity.”
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“From the succulent grilled shrimp to the perfectly seasoned lobster, each dish demonstrated a commitment to quality and creativity.”April 2025
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Lobster Net +1
“From the succulent grilled shrimp to the perfectly seasoned lobster, each dish demonstrated a commitment to quality and creativity.”
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“From the succulent grilled shrimp to the perfectly seasoned lobster, each dish demonstrated a commitment to quality and creativity.”April 2025
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Lobsters Net +1
“Best butterfly shrimps and lobsters I have ever tried.”
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“Best butterfly shrimps and lobsters I have ever tried.”June 2026
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Mixed seafood grills Net +1
“I took 2 overseas client guests for lunch yesterday, we enjoyed the closed cabin right in front of the sea/creek and the mixed seafood grills and entre’s were full portions and delicious!”
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“I took 2 overseas client guests for lunch yesterday, we enjoyed the closed cabin right in front of the sea/creek and the mixed seafood grills and entre’s were full portions and delicious!”May 2026
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Tuna salad Net +1
“The highlight was a whole fish prepared in an authentic Italian style—baked in a salt crust, which kept it moist and flavorful. Alongside that, I had a creamy seafood platter featuring a variety of fresh options, and a refreshing tuna salad. Every dish was perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and rich in well-balanced flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight was a whole fish prepared in an authentic Italian style—baked in a salt crust, which kept it moist and flavorful. Alongside that, I had a creamy seafood platter featuring a variety of fresh options, and a refreshing tuna salad. Every dish was perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and rich in well-balanced flavors.”December 2025
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Whole fish Net +1
“The highlight was a whole fish prepared in an authentic Italian style—baked in a salt crust, which kept it moist and flavorful. Alongside that, I had a creamy seafood platter featuring a variety of fresh options, and a refreshing tuna salad. Every dish was perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and rich in well-balanced flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight was a whole fish prepared in an authentic Italian style—baked in a salt crust, which kept it moist and flavorful. Alongside that, I had a creamy seafood platter featuring a variety of fresh options, and a refreshing tuna salad. Every dish was perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and rich in well-balanced flavors.”December 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“The coffee was perfectly prepared and served with a smile.”
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“The coffee was perfectly prepared and served with a smile.”February 2026
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Kiwi juice Net +1
“Everything was so good, the fish, the salads, also some kind of milkshake and kiwi juice - everything! Will definitely come again!”
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“Everything was so good, the fish, the salads, also some kind of milkshake and kiwi juice - everything! Will definitely come again!”May 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Egyptian breakfast Net −1
“We ordered the egyptian breakfast and thr syrian brea breakfast. We got almost 7-8 mini plates per set between hot and cold. The food is a 2/10.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the egyptian breakfast and thr syrian brea breakfast. We got almost 7-8 mini plates per set between hot and cold. The food is a 2/10.”January 2024
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Grilled fish Net −1
“A very bad seafood restaurant Grilled fish came out undercooked The sauces are a failure and tasteless.”
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Critical review excerpts
“A very bad seafood restaurant Grilled fish came out undercooked The sauces are a failure and tasteless.”July 2026
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Grilled shrimps Net −1
“The grilled ones are full of onions like an onion sandwich not shrimp,🤦🏻♂️ very small shrimps (they are using the frozen ones not fresh at all).👎🏼 The funny thing is that the taste of the grilled shrimps was literally like chicken masala.😅 don’t ask me why or how🥲”
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Critical review excerpts
“The grilled ones are full of onions like an onion sandwich not shrimp,🤦🏻♂️ very small shrimps (they are using the frozen ones not fresh at all).👎🏼 The funny thing is that the taste of the grilled shrimps was literally like chicken masala.😅 don’t ask me why or how🥲”June 2025
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Thr syrian brea breakfast Net −1
“We ordered the egyptian breakfast and thr syrian brea breakfast. We got almost 7-8 mini plates per set between hot and cold. The food is a 2/10.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the egyptian breakfast and thr syrian brea breakfast. We got almost 7-8 mini plates per set between hot and cold. The food is a 2/10.”January 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, as one quiet visit took 45 minutes before dishes began arriving.
Clarify cooking. For fresh seafood, ask how each item will be cooked before ordering; a group found the display guidance unclear.
Choose outdoors. Request a sea- or creek-facing table or cabin if the view and a quieter meal matter to you.
Try Ramadan. During Ramadan, consider Iftar for variety and family activities, or Suhoor for a calmer late-night atmosphere.
Check buffet details. If planning breakfast, confirm the Sunday buffet; one review specifically describes it as a Sunday morning offering.
Expect evening energy. For more atmosphere, visit at night, when one reviewer said the venue comes alive compared with a quiet daytime visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Boom
Tourist Village, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits; one quiet visit took 45 minutes before food started arriving.
Order delays
Large groups may face missed or incorrect orders, with some seafood taking more than an hour.
Inconsistent cooking
One customer received undercooked grilled fish and found the sauces tasteless, showing that food quality can vary.
Breakfast hygiene
A breakfast reviewer reported flies, an unpleasant smell and concerns about animals near the seating area.
Higher prices
One review considered prices high for the service, while another described them as higher but justified by quality.
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The Bottom Line
Themar Albahar is a seafood restaurant in Tourist Village built around water views, generous seafood dishes and buffet occasions. You can order mixed seafood grills, lobster with cheese, sea bass butterfly grill or the restaurant’s cream soup; Ramadan visitors also come for Iftar and Suhoor. The setting is a major part of the appeal, with creek-facing tables and, according to one lunch review, a private cabin directly in front of the water.
Families have plenty to occupy them on selected visits: reviews mention kids’ animation after Iftar, Arabic music, live bands and even a violinist at a birthday gathering. Sunday breakfast buffet is another draw, with Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes, Danish pastries, a fatayer station and fresh juices. A reported price for the Egyptian Buffet Breakfast was 49 AED per person, while other reviews describe prices as average, affordable or on the higher side.
The main caution is consistency. Several diners praise fresh, flavorful cooking and attentive service, but others report 30–60 minute waits, missed orders and food arriving incorrectly. One review found grilled fish undercooked, while another described flies and an unpleasant smell during breakfast.
For a smoother visit, clarify cooking choices and allow extra time, particularly with large groups.