Beachfront setting
Tables beside the sand create a relaxed setting, with snorkeling and sightings of fish, starfish and crabs reported nearby.
Zenzi Beach Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
Zenzi Beach Dubai is a boho-chic, beachside restaurant in Palm Jumeirah serving Mediterranean-style dishes in a relaxed setting. Reviews highlight its seafood platter, beachfront dining and family-friendly atmosphere, while cabanas and shisha add to the beach-day experience.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
132 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family friendly
Families can expect a calm atmosphere, children’s meals and a setting reviewers describe as cozy for kids.
Cabana comfort
One cabana review mentions two extra sunbeds, a large umbrella, welcome drinks and a fruit plate.
Seafood dishes
Positive reviews specifically mention the seafood platter, seabass ceviche and seafood pasta.
Shisha option
Shisha is available for beach-club visits; one regular visitor found it well made but somewhat overpriced.
Quiet atmosphere
The beach setting can be notably peaceful, with one visit featuring birdsong rather than loud music.
What to Eat at Zenzi Beach 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 Zenzi Beach 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Zenzi Beach 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 10
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Brunch Net +1
“It was not the best brunch I’ve ever had, but certainly still 5 stars.”
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Review excerpts
“It was not the best brunch I’ve ever had, but certainly still 5 stars.”April 2024
“Starting from outstanding brunches, with a very curated menu selection (you get a lot of food in a high quality standard) to drinks and last but not least, a very well working Shisha (even if a bit overpriced).”June 2024
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Cheese balls Net +1
“The dishes we ordered were amazing and tasty especially the cheese balls.”
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“The dishes we ordered were amazing and tasty especially the cheese balls.”April 2025
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Eggs Net +1
“Eggs are nice, very very nice, free range eggs - good.”
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“Eggs are nice, very very nice, free range eggs - good.”November 2024
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Fruit plate Net +1
“Shortly after settling in, we were presented with an exquisite fruit plate, a vibrant tapestry of nature's sweetest offerings. Each piece was perfectly ripe, a testament to the dedication to quality.”
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“Shortly after settling in, we were presented with an exquisite fruit plate, a vibrant tapestry of nature's sweetest offerings. Each piece was perfectly ripe, a testament to the dedication to quality.”March 2025
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Gnocchi Net +1
“Food is excellent here. I had the Gnocchi which is incredible.”
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“Food is excellent here. I had the Gnocchi which is incredible.”May 2025
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Lamb ragu Net +1
“For mains shared the lamb ragu and seafood pasta. Both were brilliant.”
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“For mains shared the lamb ragu and seafood pasta. Both were brilliant.”April 2026
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Pizza with cheese Net +1
“We ordered *prawns pasta* and *pizza with cheese*, both of which were absolutely delicious. The prawns were cooked perfectly, and the pizza had the perfect balance of flavor and texture.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered *prawns pasta* and *pizza with cheese*, both of which were absolutely delicious. The prawns were cooked perfectly, and the pizza had the perfect balance of flavor and texture.”January 2025
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Prawns pasta Net +1
“We ordered *prawns pasta* and *pizza with cheese*, both of which were absolutely delicious. The prawns were cooked perfectly, and the pizza had the perfect balance of flavor and texture.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered *prawns pasta* and *pizza with cheese*, both of which were absolutely delicious. The prawns were cooked perfectly, and the pizza had the perfect balance of flavor and texture.”January 2025
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Rose Net +1
“The rose is a delight.”
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Review excerpts
“The rose is a delight.”April 2026
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Seabass ceviche Net +1
“Seabass ceviche was an excellent start to proceedings with foccacia.”
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Review excerpts
“Seabass ceviche was an excellent start to proceedings with foccacia.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (4)
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“For mains shared the lamb ragu and seafood pasta. Both were brilliant.”
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“For mains shared the lamb ragu and seafood pasta. Both were brilliant.”April 2026
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Seafood platter Net +1
“The seafood platter for the brunch was a hit and very impressive.”
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“The seafood platter for the brunch was a hit and very impressive.”April 2024
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Sharing meat platter Net +1
“I ordered the sharing meat platter which was succulent and well seasoned. It was perfect portion for two people and the sides of kale and mash complimented it well.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the sharing meat platter which was succulent and well seasoned. It was perfect portion for two people and the sides of kale and mash complimented it well.”August 2025
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Wagyu beef pizzas Net +1
“The Wagyu Beef pizzas are amazing, also great service, and a haus muzak DJ on at the weekends.”
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Review excerpts
“The Wagyu Beef pizzas are amazing, also great service, and a haus muzak DJ on at the weekends.”May 2023
Drinks 1
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Margarita pizza Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Order was one margarita pizza and one burger. Nothing too fancy. Pizza was OK. More like average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (9)
Food 8
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Big fish plate Net −1
“We order big fish plate. Waiter told us that dish includes grilled vegetables . They brought us fish with tomato sauce and few tomato cherry and lettuce. When we asked why is different- one waiter told us sorry maybe coz of language barrier she didn’t explain right.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We order big fish plate. Waiter told us that dish includes grilled vegetables . They brought us fish with tomato sauce and few tomato cherry and lettuce. When we asked why is different- one waiter told us sorry maybe coz of language barrier she didn’t explain right.”June 2025
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Chilean sea bass Net −1
“We ordered a Chilean sea bass (AED 190), which did not even resemble a sea bass fillet, and we all experienced stomach pain after consuming it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a Chilean sea bass (AED 190), which did not even resemble a sea bass fillet, and we all experienced stomach pain after consuming it.”April 2024
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Duck parpadelle Net −1
“I ordered the duck parpadelle along with my friend. They forgot my order so we ate separately but when mine came it was nothing more than bland duck shavings, burnt cauliflower in plain pasta and water floating in the bottom of the dish. Not even a sauce. Honestly one of the worst things I’ve ever been served I’m shocked the chef even looked at it and sent it out to a paying customer.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the duck parpadelle along with my friend. They forgot my order so we ate separately but when mine came it was nothing more than bland duck shavings, burnt cauliflower in plain pasta and water floating in the bottom of the dish. Not even a sauce. Honestly one of the worst things I’ve ever been served I’m shocked the chef even looked at it and sent it out to a paying customer.”March 2024
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Gourmet pizza Net −1
“I ordered a gourmet pizza for 140 aed which was taleggio, wild mushrooms, PORCINI, and FRESH TRUFFLE. The pizza arrived with 95% wild mushrooms and 5% porcini and no truffle. I sent it back and they brought it to me with not even 1 gram of truffle (I’m not joking). I sent it back and it come back with 1 gram of truffle. I told them this is unreal.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a gourmet pizza for 140 aed which was taleggio, wild mushrooms, PORCINI, and FRESH TRUFFLE. The pizza arrived with 95% wild mushrooms and 5% porcini and no truffle. I sent it back and they brought it to me with not even 1 gram of truffle (I’m not joking). I sent it back and it come back with 1 gram of truffle. I told them this is unreal.”February 2024
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Grill salmon Net −1
“It was my birthday and I had to eat a grill salmon that took more than 1 hour and fruit salad . Even they didn’t have any detail to me being my birthday . Service very slow and unfortunately I’m not coming back again. The service wasn’t good . The food was ok but not 5 stars as expected.”
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Critical review excerpts
“It was my birthday and I had to eat a grill salmon that took more than 1 hour and fruit salad . Even they didn’t have any detail to me being my birthday . Service very slow and unfortunately I’m not coming back again. The service wasn’t good . The food was ok but not 5 stars as expected.”March 2023
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Hash browns Net −1
“Btw your hash browns soooooo bad, change your supplier.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Btw your hash browns soooooo bad, change your supplier.”November 2024
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Medium rare steak Net −1
“We ordered medium rare steak - it came well done.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered medium rare steak - it came well done.”February 2026
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Seafood salad Net −1
“A part of slow service (we sat at 14.00 and received the main an hour later), the food was terrible. We ordered 3 chilean sea bass and 1 seafood salad.”
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Critical review excerpts
“A part of slow service (we sat at 14.00 and received the main an hour later), the food was terrible. We ordered 3 chilean sea bass and 1 seafood salad.”April 2024
Drinks 1
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Cappuccino Net −1
“Oh btw last time you served me tooooo hot capuchino - cappuccino shouldn’t be more then 60 degrees!!! So fix it guys, coffee should be nice.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Oh btw last time you served me tooooo hot capuchino - cappuccino shouldn’t be more then 60 degrees!!! So fix it guys, coffee should be nice.”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Use happy hour. Visit between 5 and 7 for the reported 2-for-1 selected-drinks happy hour.
Confirm inclusions. Before booking a cabana, confirm exactly what the package includes, especially towels, sunscreen and the beach bag.
Allow extra time. Build in plenty of time for drinks and food; one visit waited 45 minutes for simple beverages.
Check menu rules. If booking around brunch, ask which menu applies and whether the stated fee is fully redeemable before arriving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Crescent Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Food reports range from excellent pasta and gnocchi to complaints about cold, bland or poorly cooked dishes.
Allergy handling
A reviewer reported that allergy questions were not handled confidently and that staff communication became frustrating.
High pricing
Some guests feel the food and beach-day pricing is too high for the quality and service delivered.
Package mismatch
A cabana guest said the advertised bag, towels and personal amenities were not supplied as described.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED per adult and 75 per child
half board
“Dined as a half board guests which gives 150 AED per adult and 75 per child”Google review · April 2026
AED 350
AED 350 fee
“When I called to make a reservation, I was informed that the AED 350 fee would be fully redeemable at the restaurant”Google review · February 2025
140 aed
gourmet pizza
“I ordered a gourmet pizza for 140 aed which was taleggio, wild mushrooms, PORCINI, and FRESH TRUFFLE”Google review · February 2024
90dhs
burger
“For I guess 90dhs burger this was a total waste”Google review · November 2023
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The Bottom Line
Zenzi Beach Dubai is a relaxed beachside restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, with a boho Mediterranean feel and a family-oriented atmosphere. You can eat beside the sand, book a cabana, order seafood such as ceviche or a brunch seafood platter, and add shisha to a beach-club visit. Some reviewers also enjoyed the sharing meat platter, gnocchi and seafood pasta.
The setting is the clearest draw. Guests describe tables on the sand, gentle beach vibes and, on one quiet visit, birdsong instead of loud music. Families are well represented, and the calm layout suits a leisurely lunch more than a party-focused outing.
Cabanas may include welcome drinks, fruit and extra sunbeds, but the advertised package details need checking carefully. Food and service are uneven. Several guests praised fresh, well-cooked dishes and attentive staff, while others reported long waits, cold or poorly prepared food, incorrect orders and weak allergy communication.
Value is a recurring concern because Palm Jumeirah pricing can feel high when execution slips. Ask which menu applies, confirm inclusions and allow extra time, especially around brunch or busy beach periods. The reported 2-for-1 selected-drinks offer from 5–7pm may help with the bill, but check current terms before relying on it.