Pick Your Own Fish at These Seafood Restaurants
If you’re a fan of the ‘ocean to plate’ concept, these seafood restaurant Dubai hotspots make for an awesome dining experience. Looking for the best seafood restaurant in Dubai? From Aprons and Hammers to Barracuda Seafood Restaurant Dubai, it’s time to get fishy.
1. Bu Qtair
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No seafood restaurant Dubai list can exist without a mention of Bu Qtair, one of the city’s most legendary institutions. This hidden gem serves the freshest (and cheapest!) seafood in town with a cult following to match. No-frills and an absolutely must-try, choose your catch-of-the-day while soaking up the multi-cultural atmosphere in this historic eatery.
Price: You’ll spend around AED 40
Location: Umm Suqeim Beach
insydo tip: This budget seafood restaurant in Dubai gets super busy in the evenings and on weekends, so you might be waiting around for a table to free up.
2. Aprons and Hammers
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Walk the jetty next to Mina Seyahi and enjoy a seafood feast on a Dhow boat at Aprons and Hammers. There’s a great buzz about this place as you de-shell crabs by the bucket load. With a ‘pick-
Price: You’ll spend around AED 120
Location: 2 branches: Dubai International Marine Club and JBR
insydo tip: We suggest coming before sunset to enjoy incredible views over the water.
3. Barracuda Seafood Restaurant Dubai
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A favourite seafood restaurant in Dubai for those who enjoy simple food packed with flavour, Barracuda Seafood Restaurant Dubai offers everything from spicy grilled prawns to sea bass – just choose your favourite fish! This awesome old-school joint uses basic seasonings like salt, lemon and oil, so expect all-natural flavour on your plate.
Price: You’ll spend around AED 150
Location: Beach Rd. near Sunset Mall
insydo tip: If you’re coming with a group, order a North African style fish tagine for the table – it’s really unique.
4. The Atlantic Dubai
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An upscale seafood restaurant The Atlantic Dubai at Souk Al Bahar, you’ll get perfect fountains views while savouring this ‘ocean to plate’ concept. Headed by celeb chef Donovan Cooke, this sophisticated Australian outpost is popular for drinks, brunch and gourmet eats.
Price: You’ll spend around AED 250
Location: Souk Al Bahar, Downtown
insydo tip: Get 20% off your total bill (and a glass of bubbly) when you present your show ticket from Dubai Opera.
5. Al Hallab – Bab al Bahar
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Fusing seafood with Lebanese cuisine, Al Hallab Bab El Bahr is the go-to place for fresh seafood cooked to order. Offering a variety of traditional dishes with a seafood twist, the restaurant is the perfect place to take visitors when you want to show off Downtown.
Price: You’ll spend around AED 150
Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown
insydo tip: Al Hallab also serves shisha – and the quality is one of the best in town.
