What are the best restaurants on Dubai Marina Walk?

It depends on the occasion. For a special night with a view, Pier 7 next to Dubai Marina Mall is the main choice, with Asia Asia for pan-Asian food. For a relaxed French meal on the water, Bistro des Arts is reached from the walk. For a budget meal, use the Dubai Marina Mall food court.

Do I need to book Marina Walk restaurants?

Book for Friday to Sunday evenings and for any sunset terrace table, especially at Pier 7. Cafes and casual terraces usually take walk-ins, particularly on weekday evenings.

Do Marina Walk restaurants serve alcohol?

Only licensed venues serve alcohol. Some Pier 7 restaurants and a few bistros are licensed, but many cafes on the promenade are not, so check before you sit down.

Is Barasti on Dubai Marina Walk?

No. Barasti is a beach bar at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi on the coast, not on the Marina Walk promenade. It is a taxi ride rather than a walk from Pier 7.

What is the nearest public transport to the Marina Walk restaurants?

The Dubai Tram's Dubai Marina Mall stop is closest to Pier 7 and the main restaurant strip. The tram connects with the Red Line metro.

Dubai Marina dining

Dubai Marina Walk restaurants: where to eat by budget

The Marina Walk restaurants cluster in two places: the Pier 7 tower beside Dubai Marina Mall, and the terrace strip of cafes and bistros along the water. Here is how to choose between them by budget, occasion and time of day.

PromenadeFree to walk

BusiestWeekend evenings

AnchorPier 7

TramDubai Marina Mall stop

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At a glance

Marina Walk restaurants in short

If you want one reservation with a marina view, book a table at Pier 7. If you want to wander and pick on the spot, walk the terrace strip between Dubai Marina Mall and the towers and read the menus posted outside. Prices change often, so treat any figure as a guide and check the restaurant's own menu before you go.

Best for a view

Pier 7 upper floors

Terraces look straight down the marina

Best for walk-ins

Waterfront terraces

Easier on weekday evenings

Best for budget

Mall food court and chains

Dubai Marina Mall, a few steps from the water

When to book

Friday to Sunday nights

The UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday

Getting there

Tram or metro

Parking fills up after dark

Alcohol

Licensed venues only

Many cafes on the walk are unlicensed

Orientation

How the Marina Walk dining strip is laid out

Most of the eating happens on the stretch around Dubai Marina Mall. Pier 7, a seven-storey glass tower of restaurants, sits on the water right next to the mall and is linked to it, so you can reach it without crossing a road.

Either side of the mall, the ground floors of the residential towers open onto the promenade with terraces facing the yachts. This is where you find the relaxed cafes, bistros and shisha spots. The further you walk from the mall, the quieter and more residential it gets.

For the promenade itself, its length, route and best times to stroll, see our Dubai Marina Walk guide. This page is only about where to eat.

Restaurant terraces along Dubai Marina at night

Where to eat

Marina Walk restaurants by type

We only name venues that recent listings and reservation platforms show as trading in 2026. Restaurants on the Marina change hands often, so confirm on the venue's own page or a booking app before you set off.

Pier 7: one building, several restaurants

The easiest choice for a group that can't agree. Each floor has a different venue and the upper terraces have the best elevated views of the marina. Line-ups change, so check the current list on the day. Expect mid-range to high prices, and book for weekend evenings.

Asia Asia (Pier 7): pan-Asian for a special night

A licensed pan-Asian restaurant high up in Pier 7, with terrace seating over the water. Suits a date night or a celebration rather than a quick bite. Reserve ahead, particularly for a terrace table at sunset.

Bistro des Arts: French bistro on the water

A Parisian-style bistro reached from the Marina Walk near Dubai Marina Mall, serving classics such as moules frites and steak tartare, with a terrace facing the yachts. Good for a long lunch or an unhurried dinner at a more moderate price than the Pier 7 upper floors.

Waterfront cafes: breakfast and coffee

The terraces along the promenade are at their best in the morning in the cooler months, when you can have breakfast outside before the heat. Most do not take bookings; just walk and choose.

Budget: Dubai Marina Mall

The mall's food court and casual chains are the cheapest way to eat within sight of the water. Buy a takeaway and sit on the promenade benches if you want the view without the terrace prices.

Shisha and late evenings

Several Arabic and Lebanese terraces along the walk serve shisha into the late evening. Shisha is only allowed at licensed outdoor areas, and prices vary a lot, so ask before you order.

Choose by budget

Which kind of Marina Walk restaurant suits you

The walk is free. Your spend depends on the type of venue far more than on the view. We have not listed per-person prices because menus on the Marina change frequently; check the latest menu online before booking.

Budget	Where	Good for	Book ahead?
Lowest	Dubai Marina Mall food court, takeaway	Families, quick dinner, eating on the benches	No
Moderate	Promenade cafes and casual terraces	Breakfast, coffee, relaxed walk-in dinner	Rarely
Mid to upper	Bistros and licensed terraces, e.g. Bistro des Arts	Long lunch, dinner with drinks	At weekends
Special occasion	Pier 7 upper floors, e.g. Asia Asia	Date night, celebrations, groups	Yes, especially sunset

Getting there

Reaching the restaurants

Traffic around the Marina is heavy on weekend evenings. Public transport or a taxi drop-off at Dubai Marina Mall is simplest.

Tram

The Dubai Tram has a Dubai Marina Mall stop close to Pier 7. It links with the Red Line metro. See our Dubai Tram guide for routes and fares.

Metro

Red Line stations in the Marina area are a short walk or one tram ride from the waterfront. Station names have changed in recent years, so check the RTA journey planner. Our Dubai Metro guide covers Nol cards.

Taxi and ride-hailing

Set the drop-off to Dubai Marina Mall or Pier 7. Fares depend on time and distance, so check the estimate in the app.

Driving

Dubai Marina Mall has paid parking that gets busy after dark. Check the mall's current parking terms on arrival.

Practical tips

Tips for eating on the Marina Walk

1

Book sunset tables, not just dinner. Terrace seats facing the water go first. Ask for "outside, marina view" when you reserve.
2

Remember the weekend. The UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday, and Friday night is busy too. Weekday evenings are easier for walk-ins.
3

Check the licence if you want a drink. Only licensed venues serve alcohol. Plenty of popular cafes on the walk do not.
4

Summer means indoor seating. From June to September, terraces are hot even after dark. Ask whether a venue has an indoor room with a view.
5

Read the bill. Menu prices in the UAE should include VAT, but some venues add a service charge, so check the bill before adding a tip.
6

Combine with a cruise. A Dubai Marina dhow cruise with dinner on board is an alternative to a terrace table if you want the view from the water.

More dining nearby

Beyond the Marina Walk

If nothing on the walk suits, these guides cover the wider area.

Restaurants across Dubai Marina

Hotel restaurants, rooftops and places away from the promenade.

Eating at JBR

Beachfront options at The Walk and The Beach, a short walk away.

Dubai Marina area guide

What to see and do around the Marina, plus getting around.

Staying in Dubai Marina

Hotels versus apartments and which side of the Marina suits you.

FAQ

Marina Walk restaurants: common questions

What are the best restaurants on Dubai Marina Walk?

It depends on the occasion. For a special night with a view, Pier 7 next to Dubai Marina Mall is the main choice, with Asia Asia for pan-Asian food. For a relaxed French meal on the water, Bistro des Arts is reached from the walk. For a budget meal, use the Dubai Marina Mall food court.
Do I need to book Marina Walk restaurants?

Book for Friday to Sunday evenings and for any sunset terrace table, especially at Pier 7. Cafes and casual terraces usually take walk-ins, particularly on weekday evenings.
Do Marina Walk restaurants serve alcohol?

Only licensed venues serve alcohol. Some Pier 7 restaurants and a few bistros are licensed, but many cafes on the promenade are not, so check before you sit down.
Is Barasti on Dubai Marina Walk?

No. Barasti is a beach bar at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi on the coast, not on the Marina Walk promenade. It is a taxi ride rather than a walk from Pier 7.
What is the nearest public transport to the Marina Walk restaurants?

The Dubai Tram's Dubai Marina Mall stop is closest to Pier 7 and the main restaurant strip. The tram connects with the Red Line metro.

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