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Best Crab Dishes in Dubai
5 restaurants compared
Price range: AED320.00 – AED380.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Crab Dishes in Dubai (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Roasted Coconut Crab at Manāo, (Jumeirah)
- Ghee-Roasted Crab in Cinnamon Bark at Trèsind Studio, (Palm Jumeirah)
- Crab on Toast at Row on 45, (Dubai Marina)
- Mixed Seafood Boodle Fight at Dampa — 93% recommended, AED380.00 (Deira)
- Garlic Butter Crab at Dampa — 89% recommended, AED320.00 (Deira)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Crab Dishes
#1
Roasted Coconut Crab
ManāoJumeirah·$$$
Whole crab roasted in a clay pot with coconut milk and Thai curry spices.
Tip: This is one of the showiest courses—the whole crab arrives steaming in its clay pot, providing drama and aroma.
#2
Ghee-Roasted Crab in Cinnamon Bark
Trèsind StudioPalm Jumeirah·$$$$
Crab cooked in ghee and presented in a fragrant cinnamon bark crust.
Tip: Let the cinnamon bark warm before breaking into it—the aroma that releases is part of the dish.
#3
Crab on Toast
Row on 45Dubai Marina·$$$$
Reimagined British classic with hand-dived scallops and premium crab on toasted sourdough.
Tip: This is quintessentially Atherton—nostalgic British comfort with gold-standard ingredients. It's become iconic on the menu.
#493% recommend
Mixed Seafood Boodle Fight
DampaDeira·$$
AED380.00
Shell-on shrimp, crab, mussels, clams, and corn on paper — eat by hand with sauce.
Tip: This dish is meant for 2-3 people — order one per group to maximize the communal experience. Disposable gloves are provided.
#589% recommend
Garlic Butter Crab
DampaDeira·$$
AED320.00
Fresh whole crab grilled with garlic butter and herbs.
Tip: Dampa gets extremely crowded during dinner (18:00-21:00) — arrive before 17:30 or after 21:30 to minimize wait times.