The best seafood restaurants in Dubai in 2026 include Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm, Pierchic at Jumeirah Al Qasr, Pisces at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Fish Beach Taverna at Rixos The Palm and the casual harbor-side Bu Qtair in Umm Suqeim.
Dubai's seafood scene runs from underwater fine dining to a simple fish shack by the fishing harbor. Hotel restaurants take bookings and often have dress codes, while Bu Qtair is a casual, no-frills place.
An underwater fine-dining restaurant at Atlantis The Palm.
Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm is a Michelin-recognized underwater fine-dining restaurant with seafood menus, according to the Atlantis website.
It suits a special-occasion dinner.
Good to know: Book well ahead and ask about the dress code.
Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
A restaurant at the end of a private pier at Jumeirah Al Qasr.
Pierchic is on a private pier at Jumeirah Al Qasr, according to Jumeirah. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine with seafood and has views over the water.
It suits a romantic dinner.
Good to know: Book for sunset.
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, UAE
A seafood restaurant at Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Pisces is a seafood restaurant at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with views of the waterfront.
It suits groups and families who want seafood in a resort setting.
Good to know: Check the menu on the Jumeirah site for the day's catch.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, UAE
Casual beachside seafood at Rixos The Palm.
Fish Beach Taverna is a casual beachside restaurant at Rixos The Palm on Palm Jumeirah.
It suits a relaxed lunch or sunset dinner by the water.
Good to know: Go at sunset for the best light.
Rixos The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
A long-standing casual fish restaurant by the Umm Suqeim fishing harbor.
Bu Qtair is a casual fish restaurant at the Umm Suqeim fishing harbor, known for simple fried and spiced fish. It has no website, so use the Maps link for the location.
It suits budget-conscious visitors who want local atmosphere.
Good to know: Go off-peak to avoid a wait.
Fishing Harbor 2, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, UAE
Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm, which its website calls an underwater restaurant.
Bu Qtair, a casual fish restaurant by the Umm Suqeim fishing harbor, is a long-standing budget option.
Yes for Ossiano, Pierchic and Pisces. Bu Qtair is casual and busy at peak times.
Hotel restaurants generally do. Bu Qtair is a casual spot and may not, so check first.