Terrace views
The terrace looks towards Dubai Marina, The Palm and Ain Dubai, with especially striking evening views.
VAGA Armenian-Middle Eastern Fusion Cuisine
Bluewaters Island
VAGA is a bar and Armenian–Middle Eastern fusion dining spot on Bluewaters Island, with terrace views towards Ain Dubai and Dubai Marina. Reviews highlight dishes such as chicken tajin alongside creative cocktails, shisha and evening music, making it suited to dinners that continue into a night out.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
781 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fusion menu
The Armenian-Arabic fusion is the defining draw, with reviewers praising tender lamb, tajine, manti and octopus dishes.
Creative cocktails
Cocktails are repeatedly singled out; Cleo combines tequila, passion fruit and lime.
Shisha option
Shisha is available alongside the food and drinks, with reviews describing it as smooth, flavorful and very nice.
Live atmosphere
DJ sets, singers and background music give the room more energy than a quiet dinner-only restaurant.
Attentive service
Reviews consistently describe the service as warm and professional, with staff helping guests choose dishes and cocktails.
Family friendly
One review specifically found the restaurant child friendly, with accommodating staff.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use last entrance. For parking, use the last Bluewaters entrance; a reviewer says it leads straight to the restaurant.
Request terrace. Ask for a terrace table if the view matters, especially for an evening visit.
Try Cleo. Cocktail fans should consider Cleo, made with tequila, passion fruit and lime.
Save room. Leave space for dessert: baklava with ice cream was described as a memorable choice.
Check events. For a livelier evening, check whether a DJ, singer or special show is scheduled.
Consider shows. The terrace can work well for event viewing; diners reported seeing a Dubai Drone Show and fireworks.
Plan the visit
Practical details
34JF+97 The Wharf - Unit D08, Ground Floor - below Dubai Eye
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Chicken tajin
A repeatedly praised main course, including one review that paired it with hot banana soufflé.
Baklava with ice cream
A dessert reviewers describe as delicate, flavorful and memorable.
Marinated octopus with eggplant
A standout dish praised for its unusual combination and execution.
Hot banana soufflé with apricot ice cream
A dessert combination enjoyed alongside chicken tajin.
Common Concerns
No concerns reported yet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 320/person
amount of food we have ordered
“The value for money was good for the amount of food we have ordered (AED 320/person)”Google review · October 2022
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The Bottom Line
VAGA is an Armenian–Middle Eastern fusion bar and dining spot on Bluewaters Island, chosen as much for its setting as its food. You can settle on the terrace for views of Ain Dubai, Dubai Marina and The Palm, then order dishes such as chicken tajin, manti or marinated octopus with eggplant. The restaurant also serves cocktails and shisha.
The food reviews are strongest around richly flavoured, carefully presented dishes. Chicken tajin and Moroccan tagine receive repeated praise, while the octopus, manti and chicken skewers give first-time diners several clear starting points. Desserts are not an afterthought: baklava with ice cream, hot banana soufflé with apricot ice cream and Armenian fruit pastry all get specific mentions.
Expect an elegant but social atmosphere rather than a hushed dining room. DJs, singers and background music feature in the reviews, and the terrace is especially appealing in the evening or during a drone show or fireworks display. Service is commonly described as attentive, warm and professional, with staff helping guests navigate the menu.
For parking, one reviewer recommends the last Bluewaters entrance because it leads directly to the restaurant. One customer reported AED 320 per person for the amount of food ordered, but this is an older review rather than a current price guide.