Missing Dubai summer al fresco? Hold out no more. Dubai’s best beachfront restaurants in Dubai are back open, and we’ll be swapping air-conditioned interiors for sea breezes and beach meals sooner than you can say fast. Imagine it: wine glass in hand, good steak or seafood pasta on plate, sand at your back and warm sun making good atmosphere. Dubai’s best beachfront restaurants are preparing for the good times.
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Shimmers: Classic Moments with Greek Flair
Shimmers’ seafront restaurant in Jumeirah Mina Al Salam reopens. Seafront overlooking Burj Al Arab, this laid-back Greek restaurant serves up lively seafood starters, grilled meat and fish, and hands out that beach vibe everyone desires.
- Location: Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Madinat Jumeirah
- Timing: Daily 12:30pm to 1am
- Contact: 04 432 3232
French Riviera Beach: Breakfast through Sunset Apéro
This laid-back waterfront spot at Jumeirah Al Qasr is back for the season. One of the top beachfront restaurants in Dubai, French Riviera Beach serves daily breakfast from 8am right on the sand, featuring avo toast, smoked salmon eggs benedict, and crème brûlée French toast. From 5pm, golden hour apéro begins with small plates and rosé.
- Location: Beachfront, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Umm Suqeim
- Timing: Mon to Thu 8am to 10:30am, 1pm to 10pm; Fri to Sun 8am to 10am, 12:30pm to 10:30pm
- Contact: 800 323232
Nuska Beach: Burj Al Arab Views and Fire Cooking
Nuska Beach at Jumeirah Beach Hotel returns with sand tables, fire cooking, and those incredible Burj Al Arab views. New sun loungers, private cabanas, DJ sets, and evening entertainment opening early October make it the place to be.
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
- Timing: 10am to sunset daily
- Contact: 800 323 232
Tamoka: Chic Al Fresco Dining at JBR
Tamoka’s beach restaurant is already operational to greet visitors with elegant beachside dining ideal for sunset cocktails. Tamoka compared to beachfront restaurants in Dubai 2025 has crispy beef short ribs, smoked octopus, seafood, and Patagonian prawns. Caña by Tamoka is literally adjacent to it and is beachfront facing Ain Dubai.
- Location: Al Mamsha Street, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, JBR
- Timing: Lunch 12pm to 5pm | Sunset 5pm to 7pm | Dinner 7pm to 11:30pm | Bar 12pm to 1am
- Contact: 04 318 6099
Sirene by Gaia: Greek Summer Vibes
Opened mid to late October, Sirene by Gaia is that classic Greek summer-by-the-sea vibe. Pastel pale, white stone and bougainvillea set the beach-vacay vibe. Indulge in unforfectible plunges, simply beautiful seafood, and cozy homemade pasta with nearly every table having a water view.
- Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
- Timing: 10am to 1am daily
- Contact: 04 834 0303
Conclusion
Dubai winter brings al fresco dining back in its finest avatars. From laid back breakfast in sand, sundowner cocktail hours in the evening with the sunset view above Burj Al Arab, to late night dinner under stardom sky, these beach restaurants offer memorable beach dining experience where ocean breeze and beautiful views mix with fine cuisine.
