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Al Fanar Seafood Market (Al Seef)
The creekside Al Seef branch of an Emirati restaurant group, specialising in local seafood trays, machboos and traditional desserts such as luqaimat.
At a glance
- Type
- Emirati seafood
- Area
- Al Seef, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily · 13:00–22:30
- Official site
- alfanarrestaurant.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Why we recommend it
Al Fanar has built its name on traditional Emirati cooking, and its Al Seef outlet, set in the heritage-style quarter on the banks of Dubai Creek, focuses on seafood. It is one of the easier places in the city for visitors to try dishes that rarely appear on hotel menus.
The signature is a seafood tray of fish, prawns and calamari over spiced rice, while machboos, a fragrant spiced rice with meat, chicken or fish, and jesheed, a dish of shredded shark with onion and spices, show the more traditional side of the menu. Finish with luqaimat, crisp dumplings drizzled with date syrup, and a cup of karak tea. The setting suits an early dinner after a walk along Al Seef. Hours can change during Ramadan and on public holidays.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Al Fanar Seafood Market (Al Seef) FAQs
What is Emirati machboos?
A spiced rice dish cooked with meat, chicken or fish.
Are hours different during Ramadan?
Yes, the restaurant notes that hours can change during Ramadan and public holidays.