Al-Fanar (Al Seef)

Al-Fanar at Al Seef serves Emirati cooking beside Dubai Creek.

Restaurant and setting

This is the Al Seef branch, identified by Michelin as unit P3-07-02. The operator traces the restaurant concept to 2011 and uses traditional Emirati recipes and interiors inspired by the UAE in the 1960s. Confirm Al Seef when arranging a visit: the brand also has other branches, including a separate Festival City location in Pearl.

Michelin Guide Dubai 2026

The Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 lists this branch as Selected. Selected is a restaurant recommendation, not a Michelin Star, Bib Gourmand or hotel Key.

Location and planning

Al Seef unit P3-07-02, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Official restaurant information | Michelin branch listing

Emirati heritage and the seafood menu

Al Fanar means the lantern. The family-run restaurant concept began in 2011 and draws on Emirati domestic cooking and the visual character of the UAE in the 1960s. Al Seef belongs to the Seafood Market format, distinct from the Restaurant and Cafe format at Festival City. The brand describes sharing trays of fish, prawns and calamari with spiced rice, alongside Emirati dishes such as machboos, stews and luqaimat. Menus vary between branches, so treat these as examples to check rather than a guaranteed order. The Al Seef terrace faces Dubai Creek. The operator lists parking and valet here, and recommends reserving ahead for weekends, public holidays and larger parties. The Al Seef telephone is the branch-specific contact for seating and menu questions.

Before reserving

Mention allergies or dietary restrictions before arrival and ask what the kitchen can accommodate. A guide listing does not guarantee a table, a fixed menu, a price or availability on a particular day. Recheck those practical details when making the reservation.