Bu Qtair Restaurant
⭐ 4.3/5
📍 Dubai
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Bu Qtair Restaurant is Dubai's most legendary no-frills seafood institution, where the day's catch meets fiery Kerala-style spices in a beachside setting. What began as a humble fisherman's shack in the 1980s has become an internationally renowned dining destination after Anthony Bourdain's 2014 visit on 'Parts Unknown'. Still family-run and fiercely authentic, Bu Qtair serves what many consider Dubai's best fish curry - cooked the same way for decades in giant copper pots, with recipes brought straight from the owner's hometown in Kerala.
Bu Qtair proudly maintains its rustic charm despite its fame. The open-air setup features simple plastic tables on a sandy patch near the fishing harbor, where the scent of frying fish mingles with the sea breeze. Fishing nets and vintage photos of old Dubai adorn the walls, while the constant clatter of plates and satisfied murmurs of diners create a lively atmosphere. This is where Dubai's food lovers come for an unfiltered taste of the city's maritime heritage.
Hamour (Grouper) – Curry or Fried,Sheri (Emperor Fish) – Curry or Fried,Farsh (Pomfret) – Curry or Fried
Jumbo Prawns – Kerala Spicy or Garlic Butter,Fish Head Curry – A delicacy for adventurous eaters,Mixed Seafood Platter – For groups
Parotta (Layered Flatbread),Steamed Rice,Kerala-style Pickles
Fresh Sugarcane Juice,Nannari Sherbet (Traditional Cooler),Karupatti Coffee (Palm Sugar Coffee)
Address : Street 4D, Opposite Fisherman's Accommodation, Near Burj Al Arab, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Look for the blue building)
Nearest Metro : 15-minute walk from Mashreq Metro Station
Parking : Extremely limited - take a taxi or ride-share
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