Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyFour restaurants with three requiring reservations, plus six bars. The specialty restaurants (The Moon, Spices, The Palm) operate in two fixed sittings — 6:30–7:30pm and 8:15–9:15pm. Make reservations on arrival day. The Pearl lobby bar runs 24 hours. Alcohol is restricted to guests 21 and over per UAE law.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Andalus | Included | ||
| Coral | Included | ||
| Oasis | Included | ||
| Shamal | Included | ||
| Spices | Included | ||
| Spike | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| The Moon | Included | ||
| The Palm | Included | ||
| The Pearl | Included |
Lebanese
Lebanese specialty restaurant, poolside setting. Buffet format. Two sittings (6:30pm and 8:15pm). Reservation required. Smart casual dress — long trousers for men. Lebanese meze and grilled meats are the format; the poolside setting makes it the most atmospheric dinner option on the property.
Asian
Asian specialty buffet, indoor and air-conditioned. Two sittings. Reservation required. A broad interpretation of Asian — expect Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian dishes in rotation. Smart casual dress.
Italian
Italian restaurant, poolside. Serves lunch (12–3pm, casual format with lighter fare) and dinner (7–10pm, buffet). Reservation required for dinner. The lunch format doesn't require reservations and works well for a midday break from the pool.
International
Main buffet handling breakfast (7:30–10am), lunch (12:30–3pm), and dinner (6:30–10pm). Live cooking stations. Themed buffets twice weekly. No reservation needed. Indoor with terrace. The most consistent option — breakfast receives the strongest guest feedback for quality and variety.
Signature dishes: Varied international dishes, Themed buffets (twice a week)
Bar menu, Snacks
24-hour lobby bar with daily signature cocktail. Serves light snacks around the clock. Indoor with outdoor terrace. The practical go-to for late arrivals, early departures, or between-meal cravings. Alcohol restricted to 21+.
Signature dishes: Daily cocktail
Beverages
Lounge bar, evenings only. Indoor setting. Live entertainment programming. Casual atmosphere for pre-dinner drinks or post-show wind-down.
Beverages
Plaza bar, outdoor. Open daytime into evening. Casual stop between the pools and main building.
Pub snacks, Beverages
Indoor bar with sports screens. Extended hours with continental breakfast service, afternoon snacks, and late-night options. The most reliable option outside standard meal hours.
Signature dishes: Pub snacks
Refreshing tropical drinks, Beverages
Poolside swim-up bar, open during pool hours. Swim-up access restricted to 18+; alcohol to 21+. Tropical drinks and cold beverages. The more popular of the two swim-up bars based on positioning.
Refreshing drinks, Beverages
Second swim-up bar, poolside. Same restrictions as Oasis (18+ swim-up, 21+ alcohol). Alternative when Oasis is crowded.
