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Buddha Bar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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So
Review №1

Vibrant and sophisticated atmosphere, attentive service, professional and friendly staff assistance. Every dish we tried was delicious as well as the cocktails. Highly recommend the chicken signature salad as well as the beef. Marios elegant taste of music creates the perfect setting for a memorable night with friends or couples

Ge
Review №2

Well Buddha Bar was what I expected to be: good music and food. Sushi was good, dumplings were amazing. The dessert didn’t impress me in terms of taste but looked good nevertheless. The staff and service were top!

J
Review №3

I took my partner here for surprise Birthday meal. The staff were really sooo helpful in making his Birthday so special. Thank you to them. They took my cake delivery, gave us amazing table next to DJ and all the staff came together to sign Happy Birthday for him. The food was gorgeous and such tasty smooth white wine! The atmosphere is so beautiful and they even have a cute little sofa for lady handbags, that is a sign of class!

ma
Review №4

Vibing atmosphere, good service and food awesome view and ambience. DJ set was on point for a great dining experience

Te
Review №5

10 points out of 10 for the ambience! Great music. Very good wine selection. Food is tasty and well selected. Already one of my most favourite places to dine at Dubai.

Jo
Review №6

A beautiful atmosphere restaurant with medium high prices. Good sushi, and good selection of wines. A minus for last impression when we will go the personal start to request data for a point system. I believe it was unnecessary. 10 minutes to do that.

li
Review №7

Still nice. Amazing place. Good music, live DJ. Food is ok.Free valet parking.

An
Review №8

So fancy place !Great hosting !I really like the atmosphere ,and interior .We’re clean ( also the washrooms )Interesting menu : we’ve tried sushi and sashimi - were nice ,just didn’t like the Philadelphia rolls, was a bit strange for me with serving .large selection of cocktails and wine, prices are average.They have a DJ performance now ,which is really good.

Lo
Review №9

Fabulous brunch food and drinks were excellent. GREAT vibe DJ and violinist playing a mix of music and getting the party going. Whats not to like. Absolutely loved it !

Ju
Review №10

Satisfies your craving for Asian foodPros:Great Food (Asian fusion, Japanese mainly)Beautiful ambianceVery spacious dining roomsNice conceptBreathtaking view of the Marina 🌊Live music & DJ 💃🕺Elegant placeBeautiful toilet (I must say!😄)Cons:Pricey 😅Less staff, we have to always look for the assigned waitress because she handles too many customers 🤦‍♀️

Ra
Review №11

Man this place Is a must go to !!Every time i come to Dubai ... Buddha Bar is on the top of my list !The atmosphere, the music, the food, and the staff.. everything is just so perfect !There is nothing more I can say, but Buddha Bar in my opinion sets the bar for a 5 star review !Cant wait to come to dubai just to visit Buddha Bar again !

Fa
Review №12

Amazing experience, the food quality is splendid and service is superb.Our waiter was Talantbek and he was so nice and friendly

Fa
Review №13

There is loud music playing as they have a DJ. The DJ doesn’t play usual pop songs that are on the radio, I’m not sure which genre he plays but he sets a great vibe for the restaurant. We had a really lovely dinner and enjoy the food thoroughly. Would visit again!

wa
Review №14

Very dramatic scenery, cool vibe and music, good food. Will be back.

Ar
Review №15

This is an incredibly tough one for me to review…We had our wedding reception here and the manager was incredible, he did everything correct in insuring us and our friends had an excellent time including getting our wedding cake delivered there. Fantastic!!!Big shout out to ‘La Maison De Kait’ for our wedding cake!The waiter himself that we had was incredible too. The food is great, atmosphere was lovely as well as we were seated directly in front of the Buddha and the music was good too however …The women who work there. Wow. I’ve never known to be so rude… upon checking the place out before deciding on this venue, I was already unsure as I was completely ignored and not even acknowledged. Considering the fact it was for myself, the bride, and the groom. However, I decided to let it slide and continue anyway with the venue on such short notice and give benefit of the doubt.Even arriving on the night for our wedding reception, it was even worse… I may as well not been there and they didn’t even want to talk, look at me or acknowledge me. Even when asking for our name and I answered, the women there made sure to deliberately roll their eyes to divert their attention away and ignore what I said and go direct to my husband instead, who simply just repeated what I had already said, our name.Our friends seemed to have had a good time which was the main thing we wanted and the manager co-ordinating everything did a truly fantastic job, big kudos to him and the waiter, they get full high rating but… with how you are ‘welcomed’ on entertains the establishment… it’s not the kind of welcome I would want considering I wasn’t even felt welcomed there at all and even upon leaving they didn’t even acknowledge my existence.They need to do better at acknowledging ALL customers who enter and leave the establishment…Unfortunately, I don’t think I will ever return. I can’t stand rude people and being ignored as a customer.. especially even more so as it was for our wedding reception as bride and groom. Disappointing really.

Md
Review №16

I really like the atmosphere ,and interior .We’re clean ( also the washrooms )Interesting menu : we’ve tried sushi and sashimi - were nice ,just didn’t like the Philadelphia rolls, was a bit strange for me with serving .large selection of cocktails and wine, prices are average.They have a DJ performance now ,which is really good.

Ma
Review №17

Brunch 11/06/21Buddha bar has just started brunch and on Friday I had the pleasure of experiencing Seventh Heaven (name of brunch). It was absolutely 5 star from start to finish. We were greeted with a glass of pink fizz on arrival and taken to our table. The food menu was incredible and every dish was amazing. The cocktails were fantastic too. Service was exceptional with Arvind and Winlia providing us with a constant supply of food and drink and Malaka making fabulous cocktails. The venue itself is very decadent. They had a live DJ and drummer. What a brilliant atmoshpere. 10/10 for isabella the GM for pulling this off

Ow
Review №18

Felt like we escaped to a magic place.Amazing atmosphere with relaxing ambient music, stylish asian decor, and super tasty food. Wonderful experience at Buddha-Bar, our server Arvin was accommodating in every way. So many options on the menu and every option Arvin suggested was 10/10, he did not miss! Drinks were amazing and food was to die for.Thank you for the amazing service Arvin, see you next time!

al
Review №19

Great service! Beautiful place, lovely decorations, service is impeccable, location is very good. Food is absolutely 5 star.

IO
Review №20

Amazing Asian atmosphere with great music and food!! It’s our first choice when we are visiting Dubai!!

Fr
Review №21

Went for dinner time to this place. Its very dark inside, I have very good quality eyes but I felt that I was forcing my eyes too much looking at the menu so I put the light of my phone on. Is also a cold restaurant so ladies bring a scarf 😌. The food was amazing!! Sooo good and tasty. I ordered all the vegetarian options really, the most memorable thing for me is the coconut rice, OMG! I cant wait to go back to this Restaurant only for that rice. Walid, thank you so much for your service and talk you are a very nice person... I couldnt make it to dessert this time because I was so full. You will love this place, great for a date, to have a romantic dinner.

M
Review №22

I loved their crispy california roll/ yaki soba noodles, also their Chicken salad is a must to try! their food is delicious . 10/10 for their service and ambience. Had a great time!

Kr
Review №23

One of our favorite restaurants in Dubai. Very nice meals, great atmosphere. Bit pricey but totally worth it!

Юл
Review №24

Very humane restaurant. A portion of soup for 1 person was shared for 2 plates without notice, every of which seemed as a very full separate one. Tasty food with a creative pinch, massive and impressive interior, nice and diligent chef. Recommended

Ai
Review №25

Had a wonderful time, great ambience, the perfect spot for an occasion with friends or a romantic evening with an upbeat twist. Waitress Priscilla was also really lovely. Will definitely make this a regular visit!

Ah
Review №26

Music is good, vibes are amazing, i tried some maki sushi and lobester dumplings and they were very tasty, however prices are very high to quantities, but definitely will go there again. The good thing that there was smoking tables indoors which is a blessing for a smoker like me.The place is good for having a good photo or two, nice backgrounds are all over the place.

ca
Review №27

Amazing foodiesAmazing experienceTasty things are all there.Definitely wish to be back and enjoy more ❤️

Da
Review №28

Great atmosphere, excellent food and service.

Sh
Review №29

Heavy luxury but with a good taste and delicious menu

du
Review №30

Another great meal at this lovely restaurant in the grounds of the grosvenor House Hotel. The setting was a bit dark, needed to use phone riches to see the menu but the food and atmosphere were very good. Recommended

Ja
Review №31

The sushi platter was bomb and shrimp tempura was excellent. The seating was the ultimate charm. And the cocktails were nice. The hassled last hour did kill my experience as they shut at 1am with no music.. ahh bummer. Solid spot tho.

Aa
Review №32

Went here on a friends recommendation. We sat at the bar for drinks and had a great experience. There were 2 bartenders and both came up and talk to us and told us about their individual inspiration of their menu and we could really hear the passion for what they do. Everyone there was hospitable and very warm. Would recommend anyone for drinks and we will be returning to try out their Asian cuisine!

Al
Review №33

It was a great evening, the food was outstanding. Probably the best piece of meat of my life. Was here in March 2018 for my birthday.Fantastic!!

Ra
Review №34

This is my absolute favorite restaurant!! Food and drinks are always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal and cocktails!Servers are also great and always efficient, happy and polite!! Music is great (more than great) and the ambiance is just wow!!

To
Review №35

Very nice place! Full of beautiful stylish azian design statues and relicts. Food was nice 7/10, service 10/10, atmosfere 10/10. Must go in Dubai!

Ma
Review №36

Amazing food and attention 😋

Ma
Review №37

Excellent restaurant with great menu options though a tad on the pricey side.Quality of most dishes is excellent. Theres a good range to choose from for all palates.Service is generally excellent and ver attentive.Ambiance is the killer feature, its almost breathtaking when you first walk into the dining hall.

Le
Review №38

The atmosphere is fantastic. The food was good and the staff was very kind. But its bit expensive. And music is quite loud.

Ka
Review №39

Amazing place! Great atmosphere and great food. Service impeccable. Great DJ.

Mo
Review №40

Amazing place to grab a drink...staff were awesome.I was there with my brother and we realy enjoyed it

Ta
Review №41

Great place, great drinks, amazing food and music!Bar manager Marco very friendly and let guest stay happy and comfortable!

Qu
Review №42

My wife and I recently celebrated our anniversary here and were amazed by the service. Do try the Buddha Bar signature Chicken Salad when there!

Ad
Review №43

Usually a good vibe and nice atmosphere. The music most of the evenings is really nice, but you will be surprise to be used with a good vibe and the dj seems to be gone...Amazing place with a fantastic atmosphere and the venue is fantastic. Wonderful service and a range of different Asian starters and main courses. The dessert menu presents a variety of fruit, chocolate and ice. The most authentic and inspiring dessert menu I have seen here in Dubai.Fantastic service, exceptional food. The evening was made extra special after dinner when we went upstairs to our usual annual spot for a bottle of champagne and we were greeted so warmly by an old friend Arvin. Cant believe he recognised us after 5 years! He looked after us impeccably and we treated us like royalty. A true asset to the company. He is one in a million and our time at Buddha would simply not be the same without him.Regarding the presentation and taste of the food, the restaurant Zen-go was a bit more impressive, so that is the explanation for 4/5.Divine cocktails with knowledgeable staff. Food was delicious. Not cheap but worth every penny.

Ge
Review №44

Super food, service and atmosphere. Enjoy food, music and people around to get a breath of modern soul and ancient Chinese cuisine.

Al
Review №45

So nice place and super tasty food , everything was great including service

Do
Review №46

Amazing food and cocktails! Try definitely the strawberry roll desert.

Ol
Review №47

So cool place!

Ak
Review №48

Good food, nice ambience & good service

Ta
Review №49

Love the ambiance! Love the food and drinks. One of the best places in Dubai to go out to, over a weekend.

Ka
Review №50

An old school dubai classic. Always quality food, with good drinks menu. Great that you cant smoke downstairs. Shows on the weekends are entertaining but not annoying to your meal. Cocktail names are very interesting. The prices are on the high side.

Ka
Review №51

Their food is always great. I dont think Ive ever had a bad meal, or even a bad dish, from Buddah Bar.Their ambiance is world class

Sa
Review №52

Very classy, relaxing atmosphere . the food and drinks, fantastic. The place is filled with beautiful Buddhism culture. I recommend it. Make sure to reserve

ri
Review №53

Great service 👏 great ambiance 😊 well trained and very professional staff 👏 food was delicious 🤗 Live DJ 😍

Ca
Review №54

An amazing experience with wonderful staff!! Food is just delicious!! It is a must go place.

Ma
Review №55

Amazing place

Ca
Review №56

Very nice food and music.Check the menu

Si
Review №57

Wanted to celebrate birthday there. Got told its only allowed to stay 3 hours. When I asked to get 4 hours because of the birthday as we planned to eat and have some drinks, I got No because this is against our policy as an answer! Seems like they dont want our money and I will for sure not go there in future anymore.

Um
Review №58

Food was good but Iver priced and portions were so small that you have to order 2 mains to get a decent meal

ni
Review №59

Beautiful restaurant, I love the food there the atmosphere.The place en general very nice I recommend it.

jo
Review №60

Great place! Best sushi in dxb. Excellent staff *****

Sh
Review №61

Cool and trendy AND great food, result! Cocktails are unique also.

sa
Review №62

Had an amazing time at Buddha Bar! It was my and hubbys first time there and we were celebrating our anniversary and my bday! To start of with a big thankyou and appreciation to Anif who was our server for the evening! Absolutely loved his service from his recommendation to the way he provided excellent customer service. Was an absolute delight! Coming to the food my favourite was thier signature chicken salad which was nothing like any other salads i have had! Loved it and would def wanna go back to have it again! We ordered the nasi goreng and mi goreng which was full of flavor! Hubby got them to surprise me for our anniversary and was served the most amazing and not sickeningly sweet chocolate cake..could just not stop eating it! Overall loved the experience and would love to go back!

Mi
Review №63

The perfectissimmo place, one of places where you can find alcohol and good music, with good bass sound and spend you time live in lucsueriest places. Exactly recommend!!!

mi
Review №64

The food were not bad, the place looks great for pictures, however i enjoyed my dinner, i dont recommend for family or kids to be taken to buddha bar.

sh
Review №65

Ambience and music were great, food was very disappointing, we have ordered 6 dishes non of them were satisfactory, PF chang taste and quality. Everything is coated with so much sauce to hide the main ingredient taste. And the rolls werent fresh. Tuna on crispy rice was nice.

wa
Review №66

The ambiance is awe-striking, the music is sublime, the service is spectacular and the food out of this world. Start of with a drink of choice in the bar. Head to your table and eat some far eastern delicacies. Ending in another round from tonnes of drinks options to select from.

Na
Review №67

The Buddah bar lounge is one of the my favorites from 2007 being loyal guest , food is delicious , cozy atmosphere and I should give big bonus to the DJ for remix .. thanks for all staff

jo
Review №68

Loved the ambience.so unique. Food was good. Service was spot on

Pa
Review №69

Friday brunch was fantastic staff food service music all great 👍

Bi
Review №70

The well known Buddha bar. Always elegant tidy and classy. The famous place decorations with the huge golden Buddha statue. The food quality is perfect and the drinks are nice. The bathroom is fancy and tidy. The prices are of the average. A well designed restaurant and bar consists of two floors. First floor for the restaurant and the upper floor for the bar and smoking area. Good known for the special nice music made specially for Buddha bar. Specially recommended

Ji
Review №71

The atmosphere is so fantastic and wonderful. The food was very good and the staff was very kind. But its too expensive.

Ru
Review №72

Truly amazing place.Very stylish interiors, delicious food, fabulous staff.Everything is just perfect.

ta
Review №73

Prices a bit high if you would like to have a proper meal. The ambiance is very nice. The music is great, chill and you can have a conversation and hear each other. Busy. Should book table in advance.

Jo
Review №74

Huge, but not fun. Maybe after all the Covid rules disappear its going to get better... The place is great.

Ab
Review №75

Not good for couples, groups because they let any one goes in so easilyI basically dont give recommendation to go there if you have been in good places before alot of guys trying to get any girl they see

Me
Review №76

*Follow me on instagram: MenuCreeper*I came by for their Friday Brunch and when you think of Dubai and their Brunches, Buddar Bar is one of the best examples of an incredible, luxury brunch with entertaining that you would look forward to from the start of the week.The restaurant itself is one of the most beautifully decorated restaurant that I have been to Dubai, which says a lot considering there are plenty of nicely decorated restaurants in Dubai. It made a great first impression.The staff also played a key role in the experience. Being an Asian themed restaurant, it was nice to see the staff dressed up in Asian attires. They were also incredibly friendly and upbeat - a sign that the restaurant treats them well. Being a luxury Marriott property, Buddha Bar does a great job of representing what you would expect from a luxury collection from the worlds leading hospitality group.The food itself was stunning, salmon ceviche, wagyu with caviar, lobster scallop dumplings, oysters and the list goes on and on. Buddha Bar spares no expense to ensure their guests gets their moneys worth and then some more!Our server, Anif, always made sure we had everything that we needed. He didnt need to be reminded and was always on top of everything. Anif was also incredibly knowledgeable and knew the menu inside out, he was able to make suggestions and explained everything thoroughly.If you order Al A Carte, the prices are more than reasonable for the quality of food you are getting at such a nice restaurant.Buddha Bar is one of the rare restaurants where you can close your eyes and pick any item on the menu and still be satisfied.I could come here for breakfast, dinner, iftar, lunch, suhoor, and everything in between that would give me an excuse to visit Buddha Bar again.

Tr
Review №77

💜💙❤️💚💛🧡I love this room and its one of my favorites globally to visit.The ambience is top notch with enough distance (even prior Covid) to not feel like youre on top of each other and that you arent involved or involving other tables in your conversation. Downstairs decor provides a visual parade and the view from the lounge/bar is equally delightful. Food and drinks all top notch with wonderful, exotic fresh flavours. Service? Beyond exceptional!Like the music? Dont forget to grab one of the CDs on the way out.

An
Review №78

Great !!!nice People nice food nice everithing 🤩

ka
Review №79

If you like cocktails then this the place you need to be at. 😍

Ta
Review №80

Absolutely beautiful place and great music.Food wasn’t wow as I was expecting ... was “ok” but is a nice experience. Is very expensive.

Pa
Review №81

Michelin class experience!

Sa
Review №82

Great food, lovely DjI always love the vibes and music.Food is good as well

vO
Review №83

Amazing interiors, super welcoming hostesses and waiters. The soy milk ramen with tofu was delicious :) so was the black miso cod :) with coconut rice. It was a beautiful place for a special occasion, and delicious food :)

ro
Review №84

Great spot and consistent service/food. Always a good spot. Great vibe.

Po
Review №85

To me Bubba bar is one of the best restaurants in Dubai.Lounge tables upstairs and unique fabulous decoration makes it the best buddha bar in the world.Service is higher level than standard.Price is well high as expected but worth it.Drinks are on a good variety

Si
Review №86

Amazing food and calm/quiet ambiance. Elegant, but cool.

Ja
Review №87

Had a great time with a few drinks, nice ambience and great social distancing in place

Ir
Review №88

Great music, food ok, nice atmosphere

Ma
Review №89

Good to be back. It sure lives up as a gr8 experience time and again

Xa
Review №90

Surprisingly fun...with a different feel. Almost like being back in the US. Beautiful decor. Awesome food.

Mo
Review №91

Maintains its awesome atmosphere

Ha
Review №92

Must see place, interior design was spectacular and the food god tier.

Mo
Review №93

Fancy placeDj is awesome on weekendFood is yummyRecommended

El
Review №94

If you like the mixology you should try it!The most delicious cocktails that I have tried in Dubai. I visited 2 times this gorgeous venue till now and I will definitely come back to try also the food.

Ma
Review №95

Excellent service, amazing food and atmosphere

En
Review №96

Great service and really enjoyed our food. The ambiance was lovely.

Pe
Review №97

When I first walked into this space, I only had 1 thought - Fancy MancyThe lightning in this place is definitely low and as you enter the restaurant area you would see a big Buddha statueIf you really want to eat good food, just order the starters ;)I wouldnt go for the main dish personally..Oh let me not forget to tell you how crazy fancy the washroom is :D it is something you do not want to miss seeing even if you dont need to use it..heheOverall ->Staff : 5/5Service :5/5Food Taste : 3/5

Te
Review №98

Best Buddha bar I ever seen 😍 good food and amazing atmosphere ♥️

Ta
Review №99

If you want to forget where you are and what to have a nice conversation, this is the place.You can feel the difference atmosphere/environment from the moment you step in this place.Ambience is something amazing, I will just go there again to observe the details.

Fa
Review №100

Amazing restaurant and atmosphere.. love it

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:http://www.buddhabar-dubai.com/
  • Phone:+971 4 317 6000

Categories
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7PM–1AM
  • Tuesday:7PM–1AM
  • Wednesday:1–4PM
  • Thursday:7PM–1AM
  • Friday:7PM–1AM
  • Saturday:7PM–1AM
  • Sunday:7PM–1AM
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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