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Hotel Riu Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dining Guide for Hotel Riu Dubai

Four 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.

10 Dining Venues
10 Included

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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

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Dubai

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Quick Reference

RestaurantMealsReservationsPricing
Al-AndalusBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerWalk-inIncluded
CoralDaytimeWalk-inIncluded
OasisDaytimeWalk-inIncluded
ShamalEveningWalk-inIncluded
SpicesDinnerRequiredIncluded
SpikeDay, EveningWalk-inIncluded
Sports BarContinental Breakfast, Afternoon Snack, Nighttime SnackWalk-inIncluded
The MoonDinnerRequiredIncluded
The PalmLunch, DinnerRequiredIncluded
The PearlAll day/nightWalk-inIncluded

Included Dining

The Moon

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.

Dress code: Smart casual (Gentlemen: shirts/T-shirts with shoulders covered, long trousers preferred)PoolsideTwo sittings: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM and 8:15 PM - 9:15 PMBuffetReservations required
Dinner

Spices

Included

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.

Dress code: Smart casual (Gentlemen: shirts/T-shirts with shoulders covered, long trousers preferred)IndoorTwo sittings: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM and 8:15 PM - 9:15 PMBuffetReservations required
Dinner

The Palm

Included

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.

Dress code: Smart casual (Gentlemen: shirts/T-shirts with shoulders covered, long trousers preferred for dinner)PoolsideLunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Dinner: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMBuffet (dinner), Light meals (lunch)Reservations required
LunchDinner

Al-Andalus

Included

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.

Dress code: Casual (Breakfast/Lunch), Smart casual (Dinner: Gentlemen: shirts/T-shirts with shoulders covered, long trousers preferred)Indoor with a terraceBreakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM; Lunch: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM; Dinner: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PMBuffet with live cooking stationsNo reservations needed
BreakfastLunchDinner

Signature dishes: Varied international dishes, Themed buffets (twice a week)

The Pearl

Included

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+.

Dress code: CasualIndoor with an outdoor terraceOpen 24 hoursBar menu, table serviceNo reservations neededAlcohol consumption restricted to guests 21 years of age and older.
All day/night

Signature dishes: Daily cocktail

Shamal

Included

Beverages

Lounge bar, evenings only. Indoor setting. Live entertainment programming. Casual atmosphere for pre-dinner drinks or post-show wind-down.

Dress code: CasualIndoorEvening (for live entertainment)Bar menuNo reservations neededAlcohol consumption restricted to guests 21 years of age and older.
Evening

Spike

Included

Beverages

Plaza bar, outdoor. Open daytime into evening. Casual stop between the pools and main building.

Dress code: CasualNot specified (Likely daytime to evening)Bar menuNo reservations neededAlcohol consumption restricted to guests 21 years of age and older.
DayEvening

Sports Bar

Included

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.

Dress code: CasualIndoorExtended hours (likely 24-hour service for snacks/drinks, or very late)Bar menu with snacksNo reservations neededAlcohol consumption restricted to guests 21 years of age and older.
Continental BreakfastAfternoon SnackNighttime Snack

Signature dishes: Pub snacks

Oasis

Included

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.

Dress code: Casual (swimwear appropriate)Swim-up and covered walk-up bar with seatingDuring pool operating hoursBar menuNo reservations neededAccess to swim-up bar 18+; Alcohol consumption 21+.
Daytime

Coral

Included

Refreshing drinks, Beverages

Second swim-up bar, poolside. Same restrictions as Oasis (18+ swim-up, 21+ alcohol). Alternative when Oasis is crowded.

Dress code: Casual (swimwear appropriate)Swim-upDuring pool operating hoursBar menuNo reservations neededAccess to swim-up bar 18+; Alcohol consumption 21+.
Daytime

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