The best Italian restaurants in Bluewaters right now are led by Alici Brunch, Alici Grilled Beef and Alici Sister Concept. Bluewaters has quietly become one of the better corners of Dubai for Italian food, and these are the 5 we send people to first - ranked across repeat visits in 2024-26.
Every pick below is a real, independently-visited venue with prices and a signature dish noted. For the wider picture see our Bluewaters dining guide and our Dubai Italian guide.
How we chose these 5 italian picks
This isn't a scraped directory. We visit and pay for our own meals, then rank on food first, then value, room and how reliably a kitchen repeats - across multiple visits in 2024-26. We take no payment for placement, and we revisit when a head chef or menu changes. Where a venue has slipped, it drops; where a newcomer earns it, it climbs. Alici Brunch, Alici Grilled Beef and Alici Sister Concept currently sit at the top for that reason.
How to use this list. Each entry shows its cuisine, a real price range per person and the dish we'd order first, so you can shortlist by budget and craving in seconds. Prices are what we actually paid including the usual taxes and service, not headline menu figures, and we re-check them each quarter. Booking notes flag which spots need a reservation and how far ahead - useful when Alici Brunch, Alici Grilled Beef fills up on weekends.
The Best Italian in Bluewaters - Ranked
Ranked across our visits in 2024-26, best first.
Alici Brunch
Bluewaters Italian seafood — Saturday brunch with sunset Ain Dubai views.
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Bluewaters Italian seafood — has wagyu sirloin alongside seafood.
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What is the best Italian restaurant in Bluewaters?
Alici Brunch is our top Italian pick in Bluewaters, followed by Alici Grilled Beef and Alici Sister Concept. Each is ranked above with prices and the dish to order.
How much does Italian food cost in Bluewaters?
Across this list expect roughly AED 395pp at the top end, with more casual Italian options in Bluewaters landing well below. Every entry shows its own price range.
Are there Italian restaurants in Bluewaters good for groups or families?
Yes - several picks here, including Alici Brunch and Alici Grilled Beef, work well for groups. Check each entry for seating and booking lead time.
Do I need to book Italian restaurants in Bluewaters ahead?
For weekend dinners book the top two or three picks 1-2 weeks ahead. Mid-list and casual spots are usually fine as walk-ins or same-day reservations.
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