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Best Waterfront Restaurants in Dubai.

Bistro des Arts, 3Fils and Tasca by José Avillez lead this Dubai shortlist, with 97 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

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Bistro des Arts, 3Fils and Tasca by José Avillez lead this Dubai shortlist, with 97 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Dubai is less about finding the longest list and more about matching the room to the plan. This Plate Snob edit brings together 97 restaurants in Dubai, using cooking, spend, setting and practical detail to separate a useful booking from a merely famous address. The selection stretches from french, japanese contemporary, persian and portuguese contemporary, with particularly useful options around Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Deira and JBR. 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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Plate Snob PickHot right now

3Fils

Jumeirah, Dubai

A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.

AED 100–200Full profile →

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Official view of 3FilsJapanese Contemporary3Fils
Plate Snob PickHot right now

3Fils

Jumeirah, Dubai

A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.

AED 100–200Full profile →

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Modern Grill11 Woodfire

11 Woodfire

Jumeirah, Dubai

Modern Grill dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Italian SeafoodAlici

Alici

Bluewaters, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Middle EasternAmaseena

Amaseena

JBR, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
EuropeanAretha

Aretha

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

European dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ 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 →
Middle EasternBahar

Bahar

JBR, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
TurkishBosporus JBR

Bosporus JBR

JBR, Dubai

Turkish dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 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 →
InternationalCaravan

Caravan

JBR, Dubai

International dining in JBR, 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 →
FrenchChez Wam

Chez Wam

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

French dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
NikkeiClay Dubai

Clay Dubai

Bluewaters, Dubai

Nikkei dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MediterraneanCouCou Dubai

CouCou Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

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

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanFebruary 30

February 30

West Beach, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MexicanGITANO Dubai

GITANO Dubai

J1 Beach, Dubai

Mexican dining in J1 Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
KoreanHANU

HANU

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Korean dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
Open FireINA Dubai

INA Dubai

J1 Beach, Dubai

Open Fire dining in J1 Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
NikkeiKayto

Kayto

Jumeirah, Dubai

Nikkei dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
AsianKoko Bay

Koko Bay

West Beach, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
GreekKyma Beach

Kyma Beach

West Beach, Dubai

Greek dining in West Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AsianLing Ling Dubai

Ling Ling Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

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

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
SpanishLúnico Dubai

Lúnico Dubai

J1 Beach, Dubai

Spanish dining in J1 Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 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 →
Southeast AsianMekong

Mekong

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Southeast Asian dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MediterraneanNuska Beach

Nuska Beach

Jumeirah, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ThaiPai Thai

Pai Thai

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Thai dining in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 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 →
Italian SeafoodPierchic

Pierchic

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Italian Seafood dining in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 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 →
MediterraneanSAN Beach

SAN Beach

West Beach, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
LebaneseShababeek

Shababeek

Jumeirah, Dubai

Lebanese dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
ChineseSHI

SHI

Bluewaters, Dubai

Chinese dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 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 →
Korean SteakhouseSmoki Moto

Smoki Moto

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Korean Steakhouse dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
AsianSummersalt

Summersalt

Jumeirah, Dubai

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

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanSurf Club

Surf Club

West Beach, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
SpanishTagomago

Tagomago

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Spanish dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Latin AmericanTamoka

Tamoka

JBR, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ItalianTorno Subito

Torno Subito

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

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

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ArmenianVAGA

VAGA

Bluewaters, Dubai

Armenian dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ItalianZest

Zest

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

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

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
Official view of ShabestanPersianShabestan

Shabestan

Deira, Dubai

A long-running Persian dining room overlooking Dubai Creek.

AED 180–280 per personFull profile →

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Useful answers

Before you book.

What are the best waterfront restaurants in Dubai?

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.

See Bistro des Arts
Is there a good-value option in this Dubai edit?

3Fils is among the more approachable options in this selection. Check the current menu before booking because set menus and per-person spend can change.

See 3Fils
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.

See Bistro des Arts

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