Bu Qtair Restaurant

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bu Qtair – A Must-Visit for Seafood Lovers! Hidden along the coast of Jumeirah, Bu Qtair is an iconic gem that truly lives up to its reputation. The fresh catch of the day, spiced and grilled to perfection, delivers authentic coastal flavors that are hard to beat. We tried the *fried shrimp and fish with paratha and curry* — absolutely bursting with flavor! The setup is casual, with outdoor seating and a laid-back vibe, making it perfect for a chill evening by the sea. Expect a bit of a wait, especially on weekends, but trust me — it's worth it! Pro tip: Go just before sunset to enjoy the full vibe.

My family and I had a wonderful dining experience at Bu Qatir yesterday, thanks primarily to the outstanding quality of the food. The fish and prawns were remarkably fresh and cooked to perfection, with mild, well-balanced flavors that truly enhanced the natural taste of the seafood. A particular highlight was the fish curry gravy—flavorful gravy paired exquisitely with the Kerala porotta. The service was excellent and the staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, adding to the pleasant ambience. However, our experience was significantly dampened by an extremely long wait for our food. After placing our order, we had to wait nearly 90 minutes for it to arrive. The restaurant was very crowded, and we observed that at one point, about 70% of the occupied tables were also waiting for their meals. While the culinary quality is top-notch, such a prolonged wait time is difficult to manage, especially for families. I sincerely hope the management can address this operational bottleneck—perhaps by reviewing their kitchen workflow or managing table reservations differently during peak hours. Solving this would truly make Bu Qatir a flawless dining destination. In short: Amazing food, great service, but be prepared for a potentially very long wait during busy times.

This legacy dockside venue has the FRESHEST produce presented in a rustic indoor - mostly outdoor - venue that is still a very popular eating experience. It has been so for decades! This historically significant restaurant location is a perfect example of fresh (sea) food flavours that impress both the palette and your visual senses. The seafood could not be more delectable and fresh. Thoroughly enjoyed this humble but exciting eating experience.

Very traditional place very simplicity is the key. Marinated local fish and prawns usually they have catch of the day 3-4 different types of fish. You can select and they will fry it or grill it for you. I recommend taking 1 small fish 700g and 300g prawns to share between 2 people. It comes with the little salad then you can pick the paratha or rice and more salad options. You can pay by Cash only! Staff are happy to explain and recommend. After paying you will wait once ready they will bring it all together. Downside is the reconstruction nearby which is noisy and it is not a posh place but all is clean. Attaching pictures and video from my visit. Enjoy

Limited menu. But excellent quality. Prawns size and made very succulent. Limited but good choice of fish. Rice Paratha and dal (gravy) were good choice to go along. Fairly decent priced and excellent floating crowd.

My family and friends went here to have dinner. Ordering is a bit confusing especially if it will be your first time. Luckily my friend already ate here. First order would be the seafoods. Cash basis only. We ordered 1kg of shrimp and fish. Second order, once the first order arrives. So we add curry sauce, rice and drinks. To be honest, service is a bit slow. Maybe because of the number of people eating at this place. We opted for the outdoor seating which was amazing. Overall, we were really full and enjoyed the food here. One of the best in the area.

I managed to meet up with a friend who didn't actively contact for many years. She brought me to this restaurant which was one of my favourite restaurants now in Dubai! The deep fried fish and prawns were fantastic!!! Imagine you can completely chew the fish tail and swallow it! That so crispy it was! The prata was so so as it was cold. It will be nice if it served hot! The environment will not WOW you definitely. They only accept Cash, that was something I was not quite ok since I didn’t carry any cash. Lucky my friend treated me the meal, else will be awkward to treat someone without money. Please bring cash along!

The place is very close to Burj Al Arab and is therefore very popular with tourists. However, the food, service and atmosphere are all below the quality and standard you would expect for the prices they charge. Overall, it feels very expensive for what you get.