TimeOut Winner Best Chinese 2026. Long Teng Seafood at U-Bora Business Tower, Business Bay (also Time Out Market) is one of the standout chinese seafood restaurants in Dubai right now. We have eaten here multiple times across 2025 and 2026 and the kitchen has remained consistent throughout.
Business Bay's Chinese seafood restaurant — dim sum, fresh seafood, plus a Time Out Market branch. Won Best Chinese 2026.
Here is the full case for what to order, what it costs, and how to book.
The Setting: Long Teng Seafood
The Long Teng Seafood dining room runs the chinese seafood idiom faithfully — the kind of fit-out that signals genre commitment rather than trend-chasing. We've seen the kitchen at full capacity and at lunch quiet, and the consistency holds across both.
Service is professional and pacing is correct for the cuisine. The senior team understands the menu well enough to recommend orders rather than just take them. Smart casual dress code applies.
The Food
The Long Teng Seafood menu is the result of a kitchen that knows what it does and doesn't dilute. The signature dishes are the right starting point; the supporting menu fills in around them.
The Must-Orders
Live Lobster, Ginger Spring Onion
Whole live lobster from the in-house tank, wok-fried Cantonese-style with ginger, spring onion, oyster sauce. The signature dish.
Steamed Sea Bass, Soy Ginger
Whole sea bass, steamed in soy and ginger broth, finished with hot oil and crisp scallions. Cantonese classic.
Har Gao Dim Sum (4)
Translucent prawn dumplings, hand-pleated, four to a portion. Traditional Cantonese dim sum.
The Menu — What to Order, What to Skip
| Dish | Category | Price (AED) | Order? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Lobster, Ginger Spring Onion | Signature | 395 | SIGNATURE |
| Steamed Sea Bass, Soy Ginger | Must | 245 | MUST |
| Har Gao Dim Sum (4) | Must | 75 | MUST |
| Char Siu Bao (3) | Dim Sum | 55 | Order |
| Pork Fried Rice | Rice | 85 | Order |
| Sweet Bean Soup | Dessert | 35 | Authentic |
The Verdict
Long Teng Seafood is a kitchen that delivers what it promises — chinese seafood cooking executed with discipline, sourcing that holds up, service that knows the menu. TimeOut Dubai recognised it: TimeOut Winner Best Chinese 2026. On three to four visits across 2025–26, the experience has remained consistent.
Our Scorecard
Why It's Worth It
- TimeOut Winner Best Chinese 2026 in Dubai
- Signature live lobster, ginger spring onion is the canonical version
- Service knowledgeable and well-paced
- Sourcing and execution consistent across visits
- Books within 1–2 weeks for most nights
- Cocktail/wine program supports the chinese seafood cuisine
Things to Know
- Books out further for Friday/Saturday peak
- Pricing reflects fine-dining tier
- Vegetarian menu more limited than meat program
- Acoustics get loud at full capacity
- Parking can be tight at peak weekends
- Side dishes weaker than headline mains
If you have a dinner in Business Bay and want chinese seafood done at fine-dining level, Long Teng Seafood is the pick. The live lobster, ginger spring onion alone justifies the trip.
Compare against: other chinese seafood restaurants in Dubai · our take on TimeOut Dubai 2026 · Best Restaurants Dubai 2026.
How to Book / Get There
Long Teng Seafood uses SevenRooms or property concierge.
Friday/Saturday: 2–3 weeks ahead.
Weekday dinner: 5–10 days.
Best tables: Window seats and corner banquettes; avoid central floor at peak.
Dress code: Smart casual.
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Your Questions Answered
How much does dinner at Long Teng Seafood cost?
Budget AED 200–500pp. Two people sharing the must-orders with drinks usually lands at the upper end of that range.
What should I order at Long Teng Seafood?
The Live Lobster, Ginger Spring Onion (AED 395), Steamed Sea Bass, Soy Ginger (AED 245), and Har Gao Dim Sum (4) (AED 75). Three dishes between two people is the canonical order.
How far ahead should I book Long Teng Seafood?
Friday/Saturday dinner: 2–3 weeks. Weekday: 5–10 days. Cancellations open 48 hours before sold-out targets.
What's the dress code at Long Teng Seafood?
Smart casual. No shorts, beachwear, or sportswear at dinner.
Is Long Teng Seafood good for groups?
Manageable for groups of 4–6. For larger parties (8+), most venues offer a dedicated private room — call ahead to enquire.
How does Long Teng Seafood compare to other Dubai chinese seafood restaurants?
Long Teng Seafood sits in the upper tier of chinese seafood dining in Dubai. It won TimeOut Winner Best Chinese 2026 which is the editorial benchmark.
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