The best restaurants on the water Dubai

One of the nicest places in Bur Dubai to have a coffee, a snack or a lunch. An Italian woman, Ilaria, married to an Emirati, Mohammed Al Mazmi, opened this charming place on the waterfront in the textile souk. The decoration is particularly successful, both inside and outside. Beautiful books that reflect the tradition and heritage of this neighborhood are available inside! As for the menu, it is simple and good with some dishes with Middle Eastern accents and good salads. The ice creams are delicious.

Located on a small fishing port, Seaview offers very fresh seafood, and with good reason: it has a boat that is licensed to fish and provides supplies. Everything that is offered here comes from the fishing of the day: Several kinds of fish, shrimps, squid, sometimes crabs, depending of course on the season and the luck of the fishermen. You choose what you wish to have on your plate, the method of cooking (sautéed, grilled, tandoori or steamed), the possible sauce (garlic, butter, lemon, spices) as well as the accompaniment.

The yacht club is located on the other side of the hotel on the residential side. In a chocolate coloured wooden case, this superb restaurant is nestled in a beautiful setting decorated with numerous photos of Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren (to name but a few) all taken on the Riviera. The setting is idyllic and the terrace has for horizon the skyline of Dubai downtown and the superb yachts of the Marina of the Bulgari hotel. On the plate side, Italy delights us with its risottos and pasta alla vongole. An ultra-refined place far from the hubbub of Dubai.

This company offers a 1.5 hour dinner cruise on board a boat with large windows that allow a 360° view from the Marina district. Among the huge offer of boat-cruises and the mediocre quality of many, this one is undoubtedly among the best. The quality of the buffet is good, which is rare in this type of offer. As for the view, you'll pass the BlueWaters Island and the Ain Dubai Wheel, and then head to the Burj Al Arab. On the way back, admire the illuminated towers of the Marina.