Best places for a beachside dinner with your friends in Dubai
Juliette Tijou

Looking for good vibes and sea views? This is where to go
In a city where the horizon dissolves into the sea and every sunset feels curated by design, few rituals rival the ease and magic of dining by the water. A beachside dinner amongst friends isn’t just a meal, it’s a shared exhale, a gentle celebration of closeness. Dubai coastlines offer not only breathtaking views but unforgettable culinary experiences that fuse coastal calm with bold flavour and slow luxury.
Here, we round up the best places to have a beachside dinner in Dubai.
Nuska Beach

This beachside spot at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel invites dinner to reconnect with nature and each other. The food here is elemental and soulful, centred around open-fire grilling and seasonal produce. Begin with the charred eggplant and whipped labneh, then share dishes like whole sea bream with lemon and herbs, roasted chicken with sumac and za’atar, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder for the table. There’s a purity to the ingredients and a softness to the service - a space where the meal feels grounded, nourishing and deeply communal.
jumeirah.com
Koko Bay

For a laid-back yet effortlessly stylish experience, Koko Bay on Palm Jumeirah brings Balinese charm to Dubai’s shore. The food is playful and eclectic, perfect for grazing with friends across a long table. Start with the baby crisp saudi or spicy tuna tartare cones, then explore the pan-Asian mains - Singaporean chilli crab, Thai Green curry, Korean BBQ sliders. Don’t skip their sushi rolls or the indulgent banana fritters served with coconut ice cream. With the sound of waves and bare-foot vibes, dinner here often becomes an all-evening affair.
kokobay.co
French Riviera Beach

At French Riviera Beach, nestled with Jumeirah Al Qasr, friends are welcomed into a dreamy tableau of white parasols, Provençal accents and candlelit tables right on the sand. The menu is refined and transportive: start with the delicate tuna tartare or the signature salade nicoise, then move to the creamy lobster linguine or the melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu tenderloin with black truffle jus. Deserts - such as the vanilla mille-feuille - are made for sharing, each bite tasting like a memory of summer on the French coast.
jumeirah.com
Tamoka

Perched along JBR’s beachfront, delivers a fun take on Latin American coastal dining. With its lively energy and generous communal tables, it’s a natural choice for groups. Start with zesty sea bream ceviche or plantain chips with guacamole, followed by Argentinian-style ribeye or grilled octopus served over yuca mash.
tamokadubai.com
Maison de la Plage

On Palm West Beach, Maison de la Plage offers a quieter elegance. It’s chic, yet relaxed, an ideal setting for friends who appreciate understated luxury. Begin with oysters on ice or artichoke hummus with homemade focaccia. The main courses shine with delicate precision; think miso-marinated black cod, roasted cauliflower steak or truffle pasta with shaved parmesan. Plates are generous enough to share, and the ambience invites you to do just that - slowly, luxuriously, with sun-kissed shoulders and stories unfolding over time.
maisondelaplage.com
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