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Best Restaurants in Dubai Marina.

Bistro des Arts, Ultra Brasserie — Marina Plaza and Row on 45 lead this Dubai Marina, Dubai shortlist, with 19 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

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Bistro des Arts, Ultra Brasserie — Marina Plaza and Row on 45 lead this Dubai Marina, Dubai shortlist, with 19 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

Best Restaurants in Dubai Marina is less about finding the longest list and more about matching the room to the plan. This Plate Snob edit brings together 19 restaurants in Dubai Marina, Dubai, using cooking, spend, setting and practical detail to separate a useful booking from a merely famous address. The selection stretches from french, healthy contemporary, modern european and mediterranean, with particularly useful options around Dubai Marina. We favour restaurants with a clear reason to go, reliable location information and enough context to choose confidently. Start with the highlighted picks for the strongest all-round answers, then use the full list and map to compare atmosphere, price and convenience. Availability, menus and opening times can move quickly in the UAE, so confirm the final details with the venue before travelling.

Reviewed 29 August 2026
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Where we'd start

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Plate Snob Pick

Row on 45

Dubai Marina, Dubai

A tiny chef's-table tasting experience high above Dubai Marina.

AED 1,145+ per personFull profile →

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Official view of Row on 45Modern EuropeanRow on 45
Plate Snob Pick

Row on 45

Dubai Marina, Dubai

A tiny chef's-table tasting experience high above Dubai Marina.

AED 1,145+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanAtelier M

Atelier M

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ItalianBussola

Bussola

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Italian dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AsianCargo Dubai

Cargo Dubai

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Asian dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
Latin AmericanMama Zonia

Mama Zonia

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Latin American dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ItalianPapas Dubai

Papas Dubai

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Italian dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
BritishRhodes W1

Rhodes W1

Dubai Marina, Dubai

British dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
InternationalSloane’s

Sloane’s

Dubai Marina, Dubai

International dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →

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Useful answers

Before you book.

What are the best restaurants in Dubai Marina?

Bistro des Arts is a strong place to start, backed by the broader Plate Snob selection on this page. The best choice still depends on your budget, preferred atmosphere and the kind of meal you are planning.

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Is there a good-value option in this Dubai Marina, Dubai edit?

Ultra Brasserie — Marina Plaza is among the more approachable options in this selection. Check the current menu before booking because set menus and per-person spend can change.

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Which restaurant works when the setting matters?

Bistro des Arts is worth considering when atmosphere and location matter alongside the food. Use the practical details and map on this page to check whether it fits the occasion.

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