Beach setting
Sand, pool views, warm lighting and wooden decor create a relaxed setting that works especially well at sunset.
Ula Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
Ula is a beachfront Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah with indoor and outdoor seating, relaxed music and views across the water. Customers come for dishes such as gyros and whole sea bass, as well as sunset drinks and beach-club time.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,501 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gyros
The gyros are a reliable pick, with one review describing the chicken version as generously filled.
Family friendly
Families praised the accommodating staff, a children’s menu and a spotless setting; children are reportedly allowed until 8pm.
Event venue
Reviews describe successful anniversary, birthday and corporate celebrations, including thoughtful complimentary cake for one anniversary.
Music
Live DJs and music help shape the venue’s evening atmosphere, with some guests finding the sound balanced enough for conversation.
Beach access
You can order from a sunbed and have food and drinks brought to you, making it workable for a longer beach day.
What to Eat at Ula 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 Ula Dubai, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Ula Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Chicken souvlaki Net +2
“We took the chicken souvlaki to go, as we were getting too full, so I couldn't snag a photo, but it looked and smelled amazing.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took the chicken souvlaki to go, as we were getting too full, so I couldn't snag a photo, but it looked and smelled amazing.”August 2023
“The chicken souvlaki was full of flame brimmed flavor as well.”August 2023
Honorable mentions (18)
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Carabinero prawns Net +1
“- Carabinero prawns: A MUST!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“- Carabinero prawns: A MUST!”July 2022
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Coconut Net +1
“The food was great. We were up for something lighter so we just had tuna tartar, burrata and fried squid. For drink we had coconut, which was super fresh and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was great. We were up for something lighter so we just had tuna tartar, burrata and fried squid. For drink we had coconut, which was super fresh and delicious.”March 2023
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Couples’ tasting menu Net +1
“Amazing place for a dinner with friends and family or on a beach day. We went for dinner with a couple and tried the couples’ tasting menu. However, we had ordered some cocktails before we precised that we were going for the couples’ tasting menu… the waiter wanted to charge us extra for them whereas they were supposed to be included in the tasting menu. We told them about it and after talking with the manager we managed to arrange for them to be taken into account with the tasting menu deal. Overall, very delicious food and beautifully decorated place.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing place for a dinner with friends and family or on a beach day. We went for dinner with a couple and tried the couples’ tasting menu. However, we had ordered some cocktails before we precised that we were going for the couples’ tasting menu… the waiter wanted to charge us extra for them whereas they were supposed to be included in the tasting menu. We told them about it and after talking with the manager we managed to arrange for them to be taken into account with the tasting menu deal. Overall, very delicious food and beautifully decorated place.”April 2022
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Halloumi Net +1
“The Halloumi was the star of the show for me.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Halloumi was the star of the show for me.”August 2023
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Lamb kebab Net +1
“The lamb kebab was sooooo tasty!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lamb kebab was sooooo tasty!”May 2023
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Mixed grill Net +1
“* Mixed grill: requested for well done but it was over well done. But this will not impact the rating as the taste is very nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“* Mixed grill: requested for well done but it was over well done. But this will not impact the rating as the taste is very nice.”February 2022
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Oyster Net +1
“* Oyster: well prepared.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“* Oyster: well prepared.”February 2022
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Patatas bravas Net +1
“The food was very nice, we had gyros, truffle fries, seafood risotto, patatas bravas, and drinks! Everything’s good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was very nice, we had gyros, truffle fries, seafood risotto, patatas bravas, and drinks! Everything’s good.”March 2026
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Seafood risotto Net +1
“The food was very nice, we had gyros, truffle fries, seafood risotto, patatas bravas, and drinks! Everything’s good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was very nice, we had gyros, truffle fries, seafood risotto, patatas bravas, and drinks! Everything’s good.”March 2026
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Tirokafteri Net +1
“* Tirokafteri: Greek feta with red chilli and paprika, the taste is nice and it comes with bread on the side.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“* Tirokafteri: Greek feta with red chilli and paprika, the taste is nice and it comes with bread on the side.”February 2022
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Truffle fries Net +1
“The food was very nice, we had gyros, truffle fries, seafood risotto, patatas bravas, and drinks! Everything’s good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was very nice, we had gyros, truffle fries, seafood risotto, patatas bravas, and drinks! Everything’s good.”March 2026
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“The gyros were a fave, truffle pizza was delightful & the desserts were delicious, & even though I had said no to any more food, I could not help myself as they truly were worth trying!”
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Review excerpts
“The gyros were a fave, truffle pizza was delightful & the desserts were delicious, & even though I had said no to any more food, I could not help myself as they truly were worth trying!”December 2021
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Tuffoli Net +1
“- Tuffoli: the best! It was reallly great😋❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“- Tuffoli: the best! It was reallly great😋❤️”July 2022
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Tzatziki dip Net +1
“- Tzatziki dip: yummy”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“- Tzatziki dip: yummy”July 2022
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Virgin pina colada Net +1
“- Virgin Pina Colada: highly recommended😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“- Virgin Pina Colada: highly recommended😋”July 2022
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Vongole Net +1
“I had a vongole and I love it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a vongole and I love it.”June 2022
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Whole sea bass Net +1
“We had a whole sea bass for our main meal. Very tasty and nicely done.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had a whole sea bass for our main meal. Very tasty and nicely done.”March 2026
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Calamari Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“- calamari: good but the sauce wasn’t”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Pizza margarita Net +1
“* Pizza margarita it was nice and saucy.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“* Pizza margarita it was nice and saucy.”February 2022
“- Margherita pizza: the kids really liked it🤩”July 2022
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Burrata Net −1
“- Burrata: I’ve tried better ones”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“- Burrata: I’ve tried better ones”July 2022
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Gyros pita Net −1
“We ordered 2 gyros pita and 2 drinks for approximately 300 AED (78 EUR / $85 USD), which is already overpriced for this type of food. The real problem: Several hours after leaving the restaurant, both of us are still feeling sick. This raises serious concerns about food safety and freshness. The price-performance ratio is terrible. While the atmosphere might be pleasant for drinks, we will definitely not be returning for food.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered 2 gyros pita and 2 drinks for approximately 300 AED (78 EUR / $85 USD), which is already overpriced for this type of food. The real problem: Several hours after leaving the restaurant, both of us are still feeling sick. This raises serious concerns about food safety and freshness. The price-performance ratio is terrible. While the atmosphere might be pleasant for drinks, we will definitely not be returning for food.”January 2026
Drinks 1
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Virgin mojito Net −1
“Virgin mojito is sweet like sugar, disgusting.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Virgin mojito is sweet like sugar, disgusting.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit sunset. Time your visit around sunset for the strongest combination of water views, lighting, music and a reported 150 AED bites-and-two-drinks offer.
Allow transfer. Allow extra time to reach the venue: guests reported taking a buggy or golf cart from the hotel area, with one saying the ride took about five minutes.
Book carefully. If celebrating, reconfirm the table and arrival setup in advance, as one birthday reservation was reportedly not prepared.
Choose seating. Pick indoor seating if the heat is intense; one review specifically notes an air-conditioned area alongside the sea-facing outdoor space.
Check deals. Ask how tasting menus handle add-on drinks before ordering; one couple had to clarify that cocktails should be included.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
A birthday booking reportedly arrived without a prepared table and involved long waits, missed orders and a rushed bill.
High prices
Some diners felt the food was expensive for its quality, including a reported 300 AED bill for two gyros pitas and drinks.
Access hassle
The restaurant cannot be reached directly on foot from the car or hotel lobby; guests reported needing a golf-cart transfer.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED
bites and two drinks
“They also have a great sunset offer 150 AED for bites and two drinks which is definitely worth it”Google review · April 2026
approximately 300 AED
2 gyros pita and 2 drinks
“We ordered 2 gyros pita and 2 drinks for approximately 300 AED (78 EUR / $85 USD), which is already overpriced for this type of food”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Ula is a beachside restaurant in Palm Jumeirah that leans into relaxed Mediterranean dining, sunset scenery and DJ-led evenings. You can come for a proper meal, order food at a sunbed, or settle in for drinks by the pool and beach. Gyros, calamari, whole sea bass and pasta dishes all appear in the reviews, while the Rose Sunday and tasting-menu experiences suit longer social visits.
The setting is the clearest draw: guests mention sand, water views, warm lighting, natural wood and a Balinese-inspired interior. Families have found the team accommodating, with a separate children’s menu, while other reviews describe successful birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events. Music is part of the experience, though one diner found it loud and more bar-like than restaurant-like.
Service is uneven. Many guests describe attentive, friendly hospitality, but others report slow drinks, forgotten orders and a birthday table that was not ready. Food feedback is similarly mixed, from excellent gyros and risotto to bland starters and a dry Margherita pizza.
Access also takes planning: reviews mention a golf-cart transfer and no straightforward car parking. Sunset is a sensible time to visit, especially if the reported 150 AED offer for bites and two drinks is available.