Trending Seafood Places in UAE You Seriously Need to Try

Seafood lovers across the UAE  2025 is your year. From Dubai’s beachfront luxury to Abu Dhabi’s creative seafood kitchens and Sharjah’s hidden coastal gems, the new wave of seafood restaurants in the UAE is worth diving into. These aren’t just places to eat they’re destinations where flavors, ambiance, and fresh ingredients come together to give you an experience you’ll remember (and want to post about).

Here are 6 seafood spots that are buzzing right now, with clear info on what’s new, where to go, what to eat, and what makes them different.

1. Oceana – Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Location: The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah

Vibe: Luxury beachfront dining with a view of Atlantis

Must-try: Pearl Lobster Risotto & Raw Oyster Bar

This place is for when you want seafood with serious style. Think gold-leafed lobster tails, candlelit sea-view tables, and plates that look like they belong in Vogue. Oceana is elegant without being stiff, and it’s where people are going for anniversaries, celebrations, or just to treat themselves.

What’s different?

Their live raw oyster bar, where you can pick your oysters and get them dressed tableside with custom toppings. Also trending: their sea bass ceviche with passionfruit foam.

2. Magadan – Palm West Beach, Dubai

Location: Palm West Beach, near Koko Bay

Vibe: Trendy Russian seafood lounge with beach glam

Must-try: Kamchatka King Crab Legs & Salmon Caviar Bites

Dubai loves luxury, and Magadan adds a Russian twist. You’ll find plush velvet interiors, neon signs, and seafood that’s as bold as the décor. It’s stylish, different, and great for weekend nights out.

What’s special?

They bring Kamchatka King Crab straight from the Russian Far East and serve it with a seaweed butter dip that’s already gone viral on TikTok UAE. You’ll also love their crispy caviar-topped salmon toast, perfect with a shot of infused vodka.

3. The Catch Grill – Makers District, Abu Dhabi

Location: Makers District, Reem Island

Vibe: Urban chic with an artsy twist

Must-try: Build-Your-Own Seafood Tray & Grilled Octopus with Date Glaze

In the capital, The Catch Grill is where the creative crowd is going. It’s funky, full of personality, and all about personalising your meal.

What makes it stand out? You can custom-build your seafood tray choose your base (rice or fries), your fish (prawns, calamari, crab, etc.), and your sauce (spicy harissa, creamy lemon butter, etc.). Their octopus with Emirati date glaze is something you won’t find anywhere else.

4. Ibn AlBahr (New Branch) – Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Location: Reem Central Park, Abu Dhabi

Vibe: Lebanese coastal casual with outdoor terrace

Must-try: Catch of the Day Grilled & Fish Shawarma Wraps

A hit in Dubai, Ibn AlBahr has opened in Abu Dhabi and locals are thrilled. It feels like dining at a fisherman’s house in Beirut grilled fish, warm bread, and lots of lemon.

What’s different?

You pick your own fresh fish from the counter and get it grilled or fried Lebanese style. Their fish shawarma (yes, fish!) is getting a lot of foodie attention — flaky, herby, and perfect for a light dinner.

5. Catch22 – Bluewaters Island, Dubai

Location: Next to Ain Dubai, Bluewaters

Vibe: Young, colourful, fusion with a beach boardwalk view

Must-try: Volcano Prawns, Sriracha Lobster Rolls & Crab Nachos

Catch22 is one of the most Instagrammed seafood spots in Dubai right now. Their menu reads like a seafood dream with global flavors Asian, American, Middle Eastern all mashed up with flair.

What’s cool? Their

 “Volcano Prawns” arrive sizzling and spicy, while their lobster rolls come loaded with creamy sriracha sauce. If you love bold flavors and vibey interiors, this one’s for you.

6. Surf & Turf – Dibba, Fujairah

Location: Dibba Beach, East Coast

Vibe: Barefoot beachfront casual with mountain-sea views

Must-try: Mango-glazed Snapper & Coconut Rice

Sometimes, all you want is a beach chair, fresh grilled fish, and sea breeze. That’s exactly what Surf & Turf gives you. Located on the eastern coast in Dibba, this new seafood shack offers mountain views on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other.

Locals love it for the simplicity:

seafood cooked right, seasoned lightly, and served fresh from the grill. Their mango-glazed snapper with coconut rice is the showstopper tropical, tangy, and oh-so-satisfying.

What UAE Diners Love About These Places

• Sea-to-table freshness is huge now — these places source daily
• Fusion is hot — global spices, sauces, and creative combos rule
• Casual luxury is preferred — not stiff fine dining, but stylish and easy
• Photo-worthy food — if it’s not Instagrammable, it’s not trending

Final Bite: The UAE’s Seafood Scene Just Got Hotter

This isn’t your old-school fish fry  UAE’s seafood dining in 2025 is diverse, modern, and full of character. Whether you’re all about beach vibes in Fujairah or rooftop chic in Dubai, there’s a trending seafood spot waiting for you to explore.

So the next time your cravings lean ocean-side, skip the usual spots and dive into something fresh, bold, and buzzing.