Where is the best seafood in Dubai?

Based on diner recommendations, the best seafood in Dubai is at Nobu Dubai. We compared 13 restaurants serving seafood.

How much does seafood cost in Dubai?

Seafood prices in Dubai range from AED78.00 to AED285.00 across 13 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Dubai

Best Seafood in Dubai

13 restaurants compared

Price range: AED78.00 – AED285.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Seafood in Dubai (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 13 restaurants:

Nobu Dubai, AED195.00 (The Palm)
Trèsind, AED225.00 (Dubai Marina)
Trèsind Studio, (Palm Jumeirah)
3 Fils, AED78.00 (Jumeirah)
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, AED235.00 (Palm Jumeirah)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 13 Restaurants Compared

Nobu Dubai

The Palm·$$$$

Rock Shrimp Tempura

AED195.00

Crispy battered rock shrimp with spicy mayo, sriracha, sesame, and scallion.

Tip: If you're intimidated by the formality, this dish eases you in—it's playful, warm, and delicious without pretense.

Trèsind

Dubai Marina·$$$

Tandoori Prawns

AED225.00

Large prawns marinated in yogurt and tandoor spices, charred in the clay oven.

Tip: The char on the prawn adds depth that simple boiling can't replicate. Ask for extra lime to squeeze over them.

Trèsind Studio

Palm Jumeirah·$$$$

Ghee-Roasted Crab in Cinnamon Bark

Crab cooked in ghee and presented in a fragrant cinnamon bark crust.

Tip: Let the cinnamon bark warm before breaking into it—the aroma that releases is part of the dish.

3 Fils

Jumeirah·$$

Hokkaido Scallops

AED78.00

Seared scallops with ponzu, micro greens, and crispy garlic.

Tip: Order this if available—scallop quality varies weekly with shipments. If they're not today's shipment, ask what's freshest instead.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Palm Jumeirah·$$$

Turbot and Green Sauce

AED235.00

Delicate turbot from circa 1440 with herb-forward green sauce providing color and brightness.

Tip: Ask if the green sauce was made that day—Heston uses fresh seasonal herbs and the flavor changes throughout the year.

Manāo

Jumeirah·$$$

Roasted Coconut Crab

Whole crab roasted in a clay pot with coconut milk and Thai curry spices.

Tip: This is one of the showiest courses—the whole crab arrives steaming in its clay pot, providing drama and aroma.

Jamavar Dubai

Downtown Dubai·$$$

Leela's Lobster Neeruli

AED285.00

Lobster in a silky coconut milk curry with subtle southern spices, pear onions, and kal dosa.

Tip: This is the most refined lobster curry you'll find in Dubai—the restraint in spicing elevates the seafood.

FZN by Björn Frantzén

Palm Jumeirah·$$$$

Breton Turbot

Flaky Breton turbot prepared with Japanese-inspired techniques and locally sourced herbs.

Tip: Ask your server about the sourcing—the turbot is flown in fresh weekly and the preparation changes seasonally.

#991% recommend

COYA Dubai

Jumeirah·$$$

Miso Chilean Seabass Cazuela

AED195.00

Described as an iconic dish at the global COYA level—Chilean seabass in a rich, aromatic broth.

Tip: This is COYA's signature main—reviewers consistently call it iconic. Book for this if you're visiting specifically for a quality seafood experience.

#1090% recommend

Iliana

Umm Suqeim·$$$$

Grilled Branzino

AED215.00

Whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass with seasonal vegetables and herb oil.

Tip: Request a whole fish grilled skin-side down for maximum flavor. The skin crisps and the flesh cooks gently below.

#1188% recommend

Iliana

Umm Suqeim·$$$$

Chargrilled Octopus

AED185.00

Tender octopus grilled over charcoal, finished with lemon oil and herbs.

Tip: Request it be charred well — the contrast of crispy exterior and tender interior is what makes this dish.

#1287% recommend

Zuma

DIFC·$$$$

Rock Shrimp Tempura

AED165.00

Crispy battered rock shrimp with creamy spicy sauce, sesame, and scallion.

Tip: Ask your server about the heat level—the creamy sauce carries sriracha kick. It's present but not overpowering.

#1385% recommend

Masti

Downtown Dubai·$$$

Prawn Koliwada

AED195.00

Crispy tempura-fried prawns with aromatic spice blend.

Tip: The business lunch (Monday-Thursday 12:30-14:30) is AED 120 including drink and coffee — excellent value for signature dishes.