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(Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

This is by far one of Dubai's nicest venues for an al fresco eatery. But let's forget about the food, drinks and service for a moment: the location is simply stunning. Don't bother coming here in summer; visiting the Boardwalk is strictly for the cooler winter months, because sitting outside right by the water's edge is what you come here for.
Built on a wooden terrace over the creek, diners can take in a stunning view of the city. See the rich & ostentatious chug by & park their luxury yachts whilst dodging the small wooden "Abras" whizzing around them. This is Dubai: the old is constantly clashing with the new, and somehow it's amusing and it works.

Service is attentive but not overdone. There's a 2nd bar outside so and in winter (when true desert-dwellers like me actually feel cold at night!) they provide outdoor heaters. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We met with a few work colleagues for dinner: John had the traditional fish 'n' chips; a generous portion of 2 crispy Hammour (grouper) fillets and nice chips. I had the vegetarian lasagne; a relatively small portion but I wasn't too hungry & also planning on dessert ;-) A colleague had the lamb with grilled vegetables and was happy with the flavour & quality. For dessert we ordered cheesecake, which was OK but I've had better.

The restaurant (understandably) specialises in seafood & grilled meats, but also offers some vegetarian options and traditional favourites such as pasta or salads. Most dishes are good, few are excellent and unfortunately many are disappointingly bland.
The only reason I give this restaurant such a high rating is its location & service. The views & reasonable price tag are what really make this place special. If you don't want to take your chances with their menu, come here anyway & switch to a "liquid diet" of drinks & discussion for the evening.

--> TIP: For nice drinks & Sheesha (water pipe) visit the adjacent QDs (more info in my Nightlife Tips)

Opening Hours: Daily from 08:00am – 12:00 midnight.
NOTE: they don't accept any table reservations so you have to get there early!
Wish I was back in the city
Instead of this old bank of sand.
With the sun beating down over the roof tops
And the one I love so close at hand.
If I had wings and I could fly,
I know where I would go.
But right now I'll just sit here so contentedly
And watch the river flow.
(Bob Dylan, Watching the River flow)

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