Best Waterfront Restaurants in Dubai13 places
Tables on the water: marina views, beach settings, and creekside classics.
Nobu (Dubai)
Why it's here: Located on the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Palm on The Palm Jumeirah, Nobu Dubai offers outdoor seating with views over the waterfront. The venue combines stunning views with acclaimed Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine in a sophisticated setting.
Why it's here: The resort houses multiple dining venues with private beach access and yacht views on Jumeirah Bay Island. Beachside dining options complement the Italian restaurants, all set against impeccably landscaped waterfront grounds.
Why it's here: ROKA features outdoor terrace seating with sensational panoramic views of the Dubai skyline from its Business Bay location. The restaurant combines these views with contemporary Japanese cuisine in a sophisticated waterfront setting.
Five Luxe (JBR)
Why it's here: FIVE LUXE JBR sits directly on the Jumeirah Beach Residence shoreline with fabulous dining venues overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Ain Dubai and Palm Jumeirah. The beachfront resort combines culinary excellence with direct beach access and stunning water views at every turn.
Why it's here: Sa'Cha by Pang is located along Dubai Creek Harbour's promenade at Address Creek Harbour Hotel, offering waterfront views that complement the dining experience. The best times description specifically notes the livelier crowds along the waterfront promenade on weekends.
Sushisamba
Why it's here: Situated on Level 51 of the St. Regis on The Palm Jumeirah with 360-degree panoramic views that encompass the surrounding waterfront and Arabian Gulf. The Palm location inherently provides waterfront vistas from this elevated vantage point.
Vida Creek Beach
Why it's here: Nestled along the waterfront of Dubai Creek Harbour with gorgeous creek views, the property offers multiple dining spots and cosy eateries overlooking the scenic lagoon and waterfront.
The Banc (Dubai)
Why it's here: Located on Marasi Drive in Business Bay with an outdoor terrace overlooking the canal. Offers Mediterranean dining with shisha service in a waterfront setting that guests consistently praise for beautiful canal views.
Why it's here: The island offers diverse dining options ranging from casual eateries to world-class restaurants, all with sea views and waterfront locations. Visitors consistently praise the excellent dining variety and beautiful sea and skyline views.
Why it's here: Located along the picturesque Water Canal at Four Seasons Private Residences with outdoor seating overlooking the water. The canal views are highlighted as a key positive theme in the 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews.
Why it's here: Located in Al Kheeran First within Dubai Creek Harbour, the bakery features a beachside setting that creates a relaxed waterfront atmosphere for coffee breaks and brunches. Guests consistently praise the beautiful beachside location as a key highlight of the café experience.
Why it's here: Sutēki is set along Marina Promenade at Dubai Marina with waterfront views, offering contemporary Japanese wagyu specialties in a trendy waterfront setting. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, the restaurant combines premium dining with scenic Marina views.
Why it's here: The beach pavilion brings together licensed restaurants, casual beach clubs and waterfront bars all set directly along the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah with views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina. Dining options range from Jones the Grocer to Lucky Fish, all positioned along the palm-lined beachfront promenade.