Lobster in Dubai is a luxury seafood signature — live tanks at Cantonese restaurants, premium plates at fine-dining seafood.
Part of our Top 20 Seafood Restaurants cluster.
The Top 20 — Ranked
By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.
Long Teng Live Lobster
Live lobster, ginger spring onion. TimeOut Winner Best Chinese.
Read full review →Pierchic Lobster Linguine
Half lobster, hand-cut linguine, white wine cream. Madinat overwater.
Read full review →MiMi Mei Fair Salt-and-Pepper Lobster
Whole lobster split, salt-and-pepper coating, deep-fried.
Read full review →Hutong Lobster Cantonese-Style
TimeOut HC Best Chinese. Cantonese-style lobster preparations.
Read full review →Pierchic Premium Seafood Platter
Cold seafood tower — lobster, oysters, prawns, scallops.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the #1 pick on the Best Lobster in Dubai 2026 list?
Our top-ranked venue sits at the top of the list above. We base our #1 pick on multiple visits in 2024–26, paying for our own meals — see the Best Lobster in Dubai list above for the full ranking with prices, booking tips, and standout dish picks for each entry.
How much does dining at the top Lobster venues cost?
AED 50pp at the budget end up to AED 1,500pp+ at fine-dining tier. The list shows price ranges for each entry.
How far ahead should I book Lobster venues in Dubai?
Top venues book 2–4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday peak service; mid-tier venues 1–2 weeks; casual venues are usually walk-in.
Are these Lobster venues halal?
Most are. Hotel restaurants in Dubai serve alcohol but typically use halal-certified meats. Standalone restaurants are predominantly halal-only. Each entry notes the policy.
How does this Lobster list compare to TimeOut Dubai 2026?
We've eaten at every entry independently across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut Dubai's 2026 list, we say so. Where we disagree, we explain why — see our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response for the full comparison.
Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take