Top 10 Best Seafood restaurants in Dubai
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- ✦ And customise the catch
- ✦ Kerala and South Indian seafood
- ✦ Traditional Emirati seafood and heritage setting
- ✦ Hands-on seafood boils
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What people like
Fresh SeafoodCustomers repeatedly describe the fish, prawns, shrimp, crab and calamari as fresh and well cooked.
Grilled HamourGrilled hamour is a standout order, praised for its freshness, seasoning and careful cooking.
Sallet Al Sayad is a seafood restaurant in Al Karama where you can choose fresh fish and have it grilled or seasoned to your preference. Reviews particularly highlight grilled hamour, shrimp, warm Arabic bread and a relaxed family atmosphere, with convenient parking reported outside the restaurant.
TipAsk staff to show the price before confirming a seafood selection, especially when fish is priced by weight.
Choose Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant مطعم سلة الصياد للمأكولات البحرية for hands-on guidance with fresh seafood, including help understanding the available catch and charges.
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What people like
Kerala CookingThe menu’s Kerala influence comes through in homestyle curries, fries and seafood meals.
Seafood BucketThe seafood bucket is repeatedly enjoyed, with one family saying it was enough for three to four people.
De Fish is a casual seafood restaurant in Al Karama focused on Kerala and South Indian-style cooking. Reviews point to fresh fish, generous seafood buckets and dishes such as fish tawa fry, with live fish selection available; it suits diners after a seafood-only meal rather than a broad non-vegetarian menu.
TipVisit outside peak lunch periods if possible; reviewers report waits of 15–20 minutes and crowded seating.
Choose De Fish Seafood Restaurant Dubai for authentic South Indian seafood, with fresh ingredients and a broad choice of preparations.
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AFAl Fanar Seafood Restaurant - Al BarshaAl Barsha$$ Price level: moderate★ 4.87,790 reviewsWhat people like
Heritage settingAntiques, traditional objects and old-Dubai décor give the dining room a distinctive cultural feel.
Generous portionsSharing platters and other dishes are described as substantial enough to leave diners with doggy bags.
Al Fanar Seafood Restaurant in Al Barsha is a traditional Emirati seafood restaurant with a 1960s-Dubai setting beside Al Barsha Pond Park. Reviews highlight all-day Emirati breakfast, fresh fish chosen from the market, and a family-friendly atmosphere filled with heritage-style décor.
TipAsk about the fresh fish market selection if you want guidance choosing a fish rather than ordering blindly.
Choose Al Fanar Seafood Restaurant - Al Barsha for a traditional Emirati seafood meal surrounded by distinctive old-Dubai décor.
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What people like
Fish choiceYou can select your own fish from the fresh display before choosing how it is prepared.
Warm serviceHospitality is a consistent strength, with attentive staff and complimentary starters or dessert mentioned by several diners.
Sardina is a Mediterranean seafood restaurant in Umm Suqeim, where diners can choose fresh fish and have it cooked to order. Reviews especially point to well-prepared grilled shrimp and the light, citrusy rice pudding.
TipAsk to see the fish on ice and choose the one you want before ordering.
Choose Sardina Seafood Restaurant to select fish from ice and have it prepared with friendly service.
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What people like
Hands-On DiningSeafood is served directly onto a paper-lined table, with gloves and a bib for the deliberately messy meal.
Set-Meal ValueThe Trio Set includes unlimited rice and drinks and was considered generous enough to share among four people.
Off The Hook is a casual seafood restaurant in Jebel Ali Village where seafood boils are poured onto the table for hands-on eating. Reviews highlight generous set meals, Cajun garlic butter sauce and fresh seafood, with a relaxed atmosphere that works for groups or solo diners.
TipTry a late lunch around 3pm; one review found it quiet then, while weekends can bring long waits.
Choose Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant- Ibn Batutta Mall for a generous, casual seafood boil with bold Cajun garlic butter sauce.
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What people like
Family FriendlyThe restaurant has a family-friendly setting, with a kids play area and soft toys mentioned by diners.
Shisha AreaThe venue has shisha, with reviews mentioning a designated smoking area and long-lasting shisha.
Sayad Bahar Restaurant & Cafe is a seafood restaurant in Al Garhoud where you can choose from fresh fish and have it cooked to your liking. Reviews especially highlight the grilled shrimp, grilled fish and generous Arabic-style sides.
TipAsk to select your own fish and discuss the cooking style; diners say the restaurant cooks the chosen fish to order.
Choose Sayad Bahar Restaurant & Cafe to handpick your fish and have it cooked to your liking.
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What people like
Strong SidesHummus, mutabbal, baba ghannouj and fresh salad receive unusually detailed praise alongside the seafood.
Cafe ExtrasCustomers mention good shisha, Moroccan tea and football screenings, so the venue can work for a relaxed evening after the meal.
Aylla is a seafood restaurant and cafe in Deira’s Waterfront Market, where you can select fresh fish and have it cooked to your preference. Reviews highlight the seafood platter, charcoal-grilled fish and a relaxed seaside setting suited to family meals or a longer cafe visit.
TipContact the restaurant before an iftar buffet visit to reduce the chance of inconvenience.
Choose Aylla Seafood Restaurant & Cafe مطعم ومقهى أيلا للبحريات for a market-to-table seafood meal where the team recommends the best preparation for your fish.
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What people like
Friday biryaniA regular visitor specifically returns for the Friday fish biryani.
Bu Qtair is a straightforward seafood restaurant in Umm Suqeim where you choose fresh fish or prawns before they are cooked. The main draw is crispy fried seafood served with signature fish curry and your choice of rice or paratha, in a casual, no-frills setting.
TipChoose and pay for your fish or prawns before sitting down; rice, curry and bread may be ordered afterward.
Choose Bu Qtair Restaurant for fresh fish and prawns cooked simply, with the option of frying or grilling your selection.
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What people like
Seafood soupThe creamy seafood soup is one of the restaurant’s most praised dishes, with mixed seafood and a rich base.
Local varietyThe menu includes local favourites such as baby shark, hammour, sea bream, prawns and crabs.
Al Qbabh Seafood Restaurant is a popular Emirati seafood spot in Ras Al Khor, known for local-style fish, generous sharing platters and a heritage-inspired setting. Customers particularly mention the creamy seafood soup and mixed platters served with rice, making it a good choice for family meals and group dining.
TipAllow extra time on weekends and public holidays, when the restaurant can fill completely and service slows.
Choose Al Qbabh Seafood Restaurant for generous Emirati seafood platters that work especially well for groups.
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