If there’s one seafood spot in Dubai that never disappoints and always exceeds expectations, it’s John Dory Seafood Market.

Honestly, I’ve lost count—this must be my seventh or eighth visit. Every time I bring friends, whether they’re traveling or living in Dubai, they all end up falling in love with this place.

Recently, the restaurant received a fresh batch of premium seafood, and they immediately updated their menu. The effort and sincerity behind it? Impressive and heartfelt. 🐟 Sashimi Series: Simple, Fresh, and Shockingly Good

Their new sashimi platter is a winner—a generous plate for only 150 AED. The quality is way beyond what you’d expect at this price.

• Tuna & Salmon: Basic choices, but the quality is top-tier. The salmon is rich yet clean, with no fishiness.

• Scallops: Sweet and tender.

• Yellowtail Sashimi: The star of the night!We tasted a piece in the platter and immediately ordered an extra plate.The white flesh has beautiful marbling; the moment it touches your tongue, it’s like being gently massaged by pomelo pulp—bouncy, refreshing, delicately sweet. Absolutely stunning.

And even though John Dory isn’t a Japanese restaurant, their sashimi rivals that of proper high-end sushi bars. Edible flowers, high-quality wasabi—every detail shows care and craftsmanship.

🌊 Sea Urchin: Huge, Creamy, Only 40 AED Each

This is a sea urchin lover’s dream.40 AED per piece, large and luxuriously creamy.

Crack it open, add a quail egg yolk and a splash of soy sauce, mix gently—silky, sweet, ocean-fresh.One bite and you’ll reach sea-urchin freedom instantly.

🍽 Four Must-Order Dishes

These four dishes are non-negotiable for me—ordered every single time:

• 🦐 Shrimp Risotto

• 🐙 Octopus Tentacle

• 🍝 Seafood Pasta

• 🐟 Curry Sea Bass

Every one of them is rich, flavorful, and impossible to get tired of.

🍠 Surprise Hit: Sweet Potato Fries with Tom Yum Dip

This dish caught us completely off guard.

Crispy sweet potato fries paired with a sweet & tangy Tom Yum–inspired sauce.The dip looks unassuming, but the flavor is magical—bright, zesty, aromatic.

It’s such a creative combination.We finished the entire plate in under two minutes.

💰 Pricing: Extremely Reasonable — About 200 AED per Person

We ordered generously this time, including sashimi, sea urchin, mains, and dessert (plus two dishes we forgot to photograph).The final bill came to around 200 AED per person.

For Dubai, this level of freshness, variety, and creativity at this price point is honestly unbeatable.

John Dory Seafood Market is firmly in my Top Must-Eat Restaurants in Dubai.

Fresh ingredients, thoughtful dishes, creative flavors, fair prices—it’s the kind of place you visit once and instantly want to return to.

Friends, if you’re craving seafood, don’t hesitate.Run, don’t walk.