Craving Seafood this Season? These are the Dubai Hotspots You Need to Check Out

Sunny afternoons, lazy beach days and balmy evenings call for scrumptious platefuls of seafood — preferably with refreshing drink on the side. Whether you're traveling this summer or not, indulging your cravings is a breeze with Dubai's latest culinary offerings, which bring together the best catches from around the globe. Start booking now!

From the second you step through its doors, Sexy Fish, nestled in the heart of DIFC, pulls you into an underwater world of mermaids, glistening seashells and vibrant treasures. The magical interiors of this culinary hub serve as the perfect backdrop for what you'll find on your plate. This summer's special menu boasts a wide variety of must-haves, all celebrating delicate Japanese flavours and mindfully sourced ingredients.

Make sure to start your meal with the milk buns (served with a side of smoked kombu butter) before moving on to the smoked chilli oysters and prawn salad with apple miso dressing. Mains include everything from salmon teriyaki and king crab with truffle and toast, to lobster udon and a selection of gyoza. Not sure what's your flavour? Sexy Fish's tasting menus invite guests to have a taste of their greatest hits — the perfect choice for a night out with friends.

This season, the seafood party is at Sur Dubai. The restaurant is hosting Saturday brunches that offer up impeccable flavours with entertainment, ensuring an unforgettable weekend for all. On the Meditteranean-inspired menu, you'll find refreshingly light bites including tuna ceviche prepared with mango and passionfruit, crispy fried mussels served with Greek yogurt and cucumber and crunchy salmon rolls topped off with chili mayonnaise.

The main course boasts indulgent must-haves from the hearty seafood linguini that brings together prawns, calamari and lobster bisque, to the seared seabass filet, tiger prawns and monkfish casserole. Inspired by the iconic SurBalık, this is a menu that will never disappoint.

Perched above the Dubai skyline, Bar des Prés is a favourite for a reason. Helmed by chef Cyril Lignac, this stately dining spot boasts an incredible menu that balances the flavours between French and East Asian cuisine.

All floor-to-ceiling windows, dark wooden interiors and warm lighting, Bar des Prés relies on seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques to bring its offerings to life. This summer, it beckons with dishes including crunchy crab and avocado galette with madras, native lobster salad served with strawberries, elderflower and fresh almond, and spicy tuna tartare with soy sauce. For the sushi lover, nothing hits the spot quite like Lignac's Label Rouge salmon with avocado, jalapeño and sriracha. What better way to enjoy a meal than with a melange of mouth-watering concoctions and a sweeping view of Dubai’s Jumeirah Mosque, Al Yaqoub Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers?

At Loona, Italian cuisine comes alive with Parmigiano Reggiano that's been aged for 24 months, several types of Caputo flour, Lorenzo extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian olives and more. Just in time for the summer, the Downtown Dubai restaurant has now brought in Loona Russa, a spectacular set menu that boasts Eastern scallops, incredible wagyu dumplings, crab with morels and a toro tuna served with tomato soup that will have you asking for seconds — or even thirds. Ask for the special selection of mocktails to match your courses, and end the evening with honey cakes, strawberry sorbet and a selection of handcrafted chocolates.

When it comes to mains, hearty offerings include sea scallops with artichoke and cauliflower puree, black cod with baked tomatoes, and octopus cooked in the traditional Sicilian style. If you prefer to keep it simple as you enjoy the summer, ask for the sea bass or turbot, which can be grilled, baked in a salt crust or steamed.

There's no better venue for an indulgent seafood meal than a serene space by the water. Cue Iliana, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab's scenic new hub. Inspired by Greek islands and translating to ‘a ray of light’, the restaurant sits next to the hotel's pool club for the ultimate day out.

Under head chef Andreas Gkipalis, Iliana's summer offerings highlight the best of Mediterranean food, starting with handpicked oysters and fresh-as-can-be salads, as well as sashimi of sea bream, scallops and sea urchin. The Greek style tuna tataki deserves a special mention, as well as the shrimp saganaki and wide variety of grilled fish. Dover sole, sea bass, red mullet or langoustine? Here, you'll find yourself spoilt for choice.